By Robert Mulrenin
They’re coming in hot! The Mattel WWE Series 54 AND Series 55 sets now have prototype images! That’s one set, Mattel WWE Series 54 with the standard number of 6 figures and another set, Mattel WWE Series 55 with a massive 8 figures to be included! Have a look at the new prototype images below.
Hold on to your hats, wrestling action figure fans! Mattel #WWE Series 55 has been officially announced, and includes MORE figures than usual at a full lineup of 8!
Since the dismantling of The Shield by The Authority in their recruitment of Seth Rollins, fans have struggled to accept the fact that the ‘Hounds of Justice’ are no longer running together as a pack. Seth Rollins is living out his life of selling his soul to the devil and seemingly struggling on their own, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns have seldom been seen together.
Until now.
As a last minute surprise, Mattel WWE wrestling figure fans were treated to an appearance at Wizard World Las Vegas by Mattel WWE Lead Designer Bill Miekina! Bill brought along some new looks at upcoming Mattel WWE figures, including a packaged version of the Ringside Collectibles Exclusive American Made Hulk Hogan, Defining Moments Sting, Bo Dallas’ first Mattel WWE Elite and more! To add to the excitement, the one and only Dean Ambrose arrived to take photographs of himself with his upcoming Mattel WWE figure! Stay tuned to Ringside Collectibles for the latest in Mattel WWE wrestling action figure news!
Slam City, the innovative new cartoon from the WWE and soon to be featured on the WWE Network, showcases WWE Superstars in the wild and crazy world of Slam City! With zany antics and huge, stretchy muscles, the Slam City superstars are ready for things to get even wilder than they do in a WWE ring. Here, John Cena and Alberto Del Rio both speak about their fondness for the program:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL7nTR2JNQw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQH7PjGRxc
Their Slam City ‘day jobs’ including an auto-mechanic and a barista, keep both Alberto Del Rio & John Cena busy during their time away from the ring!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-wdeNIFHQ
They even run into other WWE Superstars, like Damien Sandow, and zaniness ensues with crazy, over-the-top happenings!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPEkP_csuLY
John Cena, of course, runs into trouble with The Big Show, who is as big in Slam City as his real life counterpart! With crazy combat, this is one of the most memorable WWE ‘fights’ ever!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpUMlObDBLs
Other WWE Superstars, like Kane & Santino Marella, come to blows during their wild day jobs! Here, they fight in a cafeteria, the likes of which WWE fans have never seen before!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13lRyUJOcyQ
Mattel has done it again, this time with Slam City, making sure all the episodes have excellent Mattel WWE toys to go along with them for fans! With launchable arms and perfectly adapted stylized versions, the Mattel WWE Slam City toys feature all your favorites, like John Cena, CM Punk, Sheamus, Wade Barrett, Dolph Ziggler & many, many more as part of the Slam City universe!
Mattel WWE Slam City Toys!
Don’t just enjoy the WWE Slam City cartoon, but re-enact all the wild, out of this world excitement with Mattel WWE Slam city toys and figures!
To see all available Mattel WWE Slam City items click here!
The week after Royal Rumble 2014, speculation has run rampant on Twitter, Facebook and amongst the WWE Universe and beyond as to whether or not CM Punk is still with the WWE. Rumor has it that CM Punk, unhappy with his Royal Rumble loss and stature in the company, decided to leave the WWE early with a contract expiring in July and his absence from Monday Night RAW has further fueled this speculation. No one, including CM Punk himself, has made an official statement on the matter but rumors of fights with Vince McMahon, tension with Triple H and more have made people immensely curious about what is going on with the wrestling superstar they consider The Best In The World. Wrestling figure fans have already begun to speculate as to what this means for Mattel WWE CM Punk action figures and their future releases. Could Mattel WWE CM Punk figures be a thing of the past? Here are a few of the best Mattel WWE CM Punk figures so far:
Mattel WWE Straight Edge Society CM Punk Exclusive!
The Ringside Collectibles Exclusive Mattel WWE Straight Edge Society CM Punk featured camouflage Straight Edge Society garb for the Straight Edge Superstar. Complete with a removable mask and an extremely detailed bald headsculpt, this CM Punk was hugely sought after by Mattel WWE figure fans, sold quickly and remains a hot item to this day. Celebrating Punk’s time in the Straight Edge Society, it captured the essence of his purely evil turn and cult-like feuds with Rey Mysterio and Big Show.
Mattel WWE Elite 1 CM Punk!
The Mattel WWE Elite 1 CM Punk, his first released Mattel WWE Elite during the launch of the Mattel WWE line, featured CM Punk’s post-Money In the Bank win look, confidence and edge. The grey and yellow outfit featured in this figure, unlike so many other CM Punk outfits, has yet to be replicated and remains unique and unchanged. Also included, now a thing of the past in the Mattel WWE figure line, was a cotton-style cloth t-shirt.
Mattel WWE Elite 11 CM Punk!
After a forceful takeover of The Nexus from Wade Barrett, CM Punk put his leadership skills to good use and ran the group into the ground while using it as a springboard for his own success. Fans are often reminded of CM Punk’s time in the Royal Rumble surrounded by Nexus members and his infamous “Pipe Bomb” speech that took place during his time as Nexus leader. The Mattel WWE Elite 11 figure captured both his time in the group and his transition to mega superstar, complete with Nexus armband and Nesus t-shirt, both removable so wrestling figure fans could easily have their CM Punk abandon the group if he needed to.
Mattel WWE Elite 20 CM Punk!
The Mattel WWE Elite 20 CM Punk was monumental for Mattel WWE wrestling figure fans as it included a new, slick-haired headsculpt and accurate, colorful tattoos that were finally realized as intended. This figure also included the Mattel WWE Spinner championship, commemorating CM Punk’s monumental WWE Championship reign that lasted over a year and ended at the hands of The Rock.
Mattel WWE Battle Packs 25 CM Punk vs. The Undertaker!
What could possibly be CM Punk’s last great feud in the WWE, he faced off with Undertaker at WrestleMania 29, angrily trying to end what he considered to be a self indulgent and silly WrestleMania streak carried by the Undertaker. Going so far as to make jokes with the urn of the Undertaker’s late father Paul Bearer, CM Punk reached into the mind of Undertaker to pull out a loss. He didn’t find it, but his memorable elbow drop on to Undertaker and his ongoing grouchy demeanor made the face off extremely memorable.
Mattel WWE Ringside Collectibles ECW CM Punk Exclusive!
The latest planned Mattel WWE ECW CM Punk Ringside Collectibles Exclusive figure was revealed by Mattel and Ringside Collectibles at Ringside Fest 2013. A happier, smiling CM Punk included red trunks and boots, a microphone, heart t-shirt and ECW Championship from a time when the new Superstar was doing his best to make a name for himself in the WWE. Many die-hard wrestling fans had already taken to CM Punk, but he slowly but surely made his way atop the WWE ladder, and it began while in ECW. The fate of this Mattel WWE Ringside Collectibles Exclusive ECW CM Punk figure is currently unknown, but upon its release, it will be a fitting tribute as the start of a career in the WWE that many have not wanted to see end.
To see all available Mattel WWE CM Punk items click here!
Any WWE wrestling fan watching from the years of 1998-2002 remember the Attitude Era. One of the most popular aspects of the Attitude Era was the Hardcore Championship and its’ ’24/7 rule!’ Instated during the height of the championship’s popularity, the winner had to defend the title 24 hours a day and seven days a week from any oncoming challengers! Here are the Mattel WWE figures you need to have your own WWE Hardcore Championship wrestling figure circuit:
Mattel WWE Ringside Collectibles Exclusive Hardcore Kane!
Kane held the Hardcore Championship multiple times, so his Ringside Collectibles Exclusive includes the Hardcore Championship. The belt will get your hardcore matches started.
Mattel WWE Elite 26 Road Dogg Jesse James!
The Road Dogg defeated Big Boss Man during a very dark time to become Hardcore Champion. Although he didn’t hold the title for long, it cemented his place in hardcore action by proving he could beat a former world title contender if the stakes were right.
Christian in Mattel WWE Elite 20!
Christian knew that the Hardcore Championship totally reeked of awesomeness so he snuck around and weaseled his way into multiple wins of the battered gold. Even defeating Molly Holly at WrestleMania, he took heavy advantage of the 24/7 rule.
Mattel WWE Elite 22 The Giant!
Big Show captured The Hardcore Championship three times during his original WWE tenure, making a massive impact after coming over from WCW. The Giant figure may not be the exact era, but it is very close and with an nWo shirt, it would add extra spice to those wanting to recreate a WCW invasion! If you want a more accurate style, though, you could shoot for Big Show’s Mattel WWE Pay Per View 11 figure.
These two popular Mattel WWE Ringside Collectibles Exclusives are no strangers to the world of HARDCORE wrestling. Kane and Mick Foley have faced off before so they are no strangers to each other, but lets see how their figures stack up:
Mattel WWE Ringside Exclusive Hardcore Kane!
The Big Red Machine, Kane, is the Hardcore Champion in his figure, complete with mask and Hardcore Championship! Detailed with flames and mesh from the Attitude Era.
Mattel WWE Ringside Exclusive Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack comes with his most wanted shirt, a Stop sign, handcuffs AND black steel ring steps!
If these two figures go at it, Cactus Jack definitely has the accessories to battle with but Kane has the (battered) gold! A champion doesn’t let go easy and Kane wouldn’t give up to Cactus Jack even though he has been hardcore wrestling all over the world!
Get these two in a package deal and decide for yourself here!
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