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Mr. Perfect and Curtis Axel FACE OFF!

January 24th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

The late, great Mr. Perfect was known the world around for his perfect demeanor, perfect attitude and perfect executions of athleticism. Wowing fans with incredible skill, tossing a towel from one hand to the other was sometimes all it would take for Curt Hennig to show his greatness. The word ‘Perfect’ in the wrestling world will always be synonymous with Hennig and rightfully so. His son, Curtis Axel, aims to follow in his father’s footsteps, hoping to match some of his dad’s perfect achievements both genetically and socially. Both men are receiving Mattel WWE figures just in time for fans to decide for themselves whether or not Curtis Axel can truly walk along side his dad in a wrestling ring.

Mattel WWE Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig!

Finally making his way into a Mattel WWE series for just the second time, Mr. Perfect sports a yellow and black singlet with white boots and a ‘perfect’ headsculpt. It looks just like him, but it’s up to fans playing with this wrestling figure to perfectly re-enact Mr. Perfect’s Perfectplex. This figure is part of the WrestleMania Heritage Series, so it commemorates Mr. Perfect’s participation in the biggest event of the year.

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 26 Curtis Axel!

Curtis Axel’s only Mattel WWE appearance up to this point had been under the guise of ‘Michael McGillicutty,’ forgotten ex-Nexus member who left WWE with a whimper. Now, in Mattel WWE Battle Packs 26 (included with his boss, Triple H) Curtis Axel tears his way back into the WWE scene. With an adjusted hairline, more accurate body mold and tights reflecting his new name, Curtis Axel is ready to capture the Intercontinental Championship like his father before him and make a unique name for himself.

So who wins out, Mr. Perfect or Curtis Axel? If father and son stepped into the ring together, sparks would no doubt fly but the only way fans can truly know which performer would defeat the other is to re-enact what would no doubt be a classic match themselves with these Mattel WWE wrestling figures.

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Mattel WWE Dude Love…The Only Face Of Foley Left!

January 17th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Mick Foley has maintained three faces (four, if you count his handsome real life face) throughout his wrestling career. Mankind, the wildly bizarre and masked eccentricity, Cactus Jack, the hardcore legend and bandit from the desert, and Dude Love, the peace lovin’, hippy groovin’ dancer. While Dude Love may be considered by many in the WWE Universe to be the least popular of the three, he is certainly the most colorful. Here are a few Mattel WWE possibilities for Dude Love:

Tag Team Champion Mattel WWE Dude Love!

Dude Love replaced an injured Shawn Michaels and became Tag Team Champion with Stone Cold Steve Austin, helping him face off against the villainous Hart Foundation! With a different style of tie dye and headband, this figure could also include a WWE Attitude Era Tag Team Championship, complete with full gold faceplate. It is certainly the first exposure of the WWE Universe at the time to Dude Love’s wildly free personality.

Classic Mattel WWE Dude Love figure!

Dude Love maintained a look that included a tie die shirt, headband and blue ring pants that he is most known for and mostly pictured as in the minds of many WWE wrestling fans. With round, hippy style sunglasses and a need to dance his pants off, Dude Love brought a level of fun and silliness that wasn’t often seen during the Attitude Era and fans took to his personality, loving or hating his actions at the time. The sunglasses and a removable headband would make great accessories to any Mattel WWE figure, but especially to this one. A Mattel WWE Elite style of this version of Mrs. Foley’s Baby Boy would hopefully have enough articulation to dance the night away, including the ability to dance to ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes.’

Modern Day Mattel WWE Dude Love figure!

It is no surprise that a huge proprietor of funk in the WWE would one day return to show the modern day funky folk how it’s actually done. Returning to dance with Tons of Funk on RAW, Dude Love grooved and moved with the modern day WWE Universe, Brodus Clay, Sweet T and the Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) as they joined forces to provide an entirely new level of funk to the WWE Universe. A bunch of dancing machines would only make the universe explode with colors and excitement, so fans of Mattel WWE action figures could easily bring that excitement to their ring with a modern day version of Dude Love to dance along with their modern day wrestling figures. If a fan were looking for Mick Foley to step back into the ring for some type of action one last time, this version of Dude Love would certainly provide a fun, if not colorfully silly, option. A giant smiley face shirt with the possibility of being removed may also provide the first shirtless Mick Foley wrestling figure ever, something fans have been clamoring for since Mattel attained the WWE license. Dude Love remains a bright and cheery portion of Mick Foley’s career, one that fans related to and one that he can be proud of despite its’ reputation.

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The Usos Need More Mattel WWE Figures!

January 17th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

On an upswing of excitement, Jimmy and Jey Uso are becoming one of, if not the, hottest tag teams in the WWE. With wild eyed ring entrances and a modern look saluting their heritage and wrestling family life, they are connecting with both fans and the locker room alike, providing a unique couple of ring combatants that are a force to be reckoned with. They have received one Mattel WWE wrestling figure set so far, included in Mattel WWE Battle Packs 11 in red:

Featured with red trunks and tights, this version of the Usos represents their debut in the WWE. They have gained infinitely more personality and been featured on television a great deal more since the release of this set, so more Mattel WWE Uso figures are imminent. Possible designs are plentiful, and the following would make some great ones:

Mattel WWE Usos in Yellow!

The Usos have shown up time and time again with matching yellow ring shorts with blue designs and yellow boots. The greatest detail is the addition of face paint, adding the island feel to the Usos and their ring presence. They are reminiscent of their wrestling relatives and ready to fight with any challengers in this look. The blue outline of the yellow face paint is an even more notable detail.

Mattel WWE Usos in pink and green!

In pink and green, the Usos added a more pastel look to their arsenal of imagery. Sporting pink and green shorts, matching ring boots and face paint, they also wear necklaces to complete their style. Possibly an unexpected look for such a masculine team, but Bret Hart proved time and time again that real men wear pink.

Green and headband-style Mattel WWE Usos!

The Usos have opted for headbands over face paint at times, like this style complete with a green island shorts, orange and green boots and a head band for each. While this doesn’t have the same level of intimidation factor as face paint might for some, it can be argued that it is a more cerebral approach to attacking the tag team division. A possible removable headband would set these figures apart not only from their own, but from other Mattel WWE figures as well.

Updated Mattel WWE Usos in red!

With all their new looks and designs, the Usos have reinvented the classic red that they debuted in. They may already have Mattel WWE figures in red, but updated versions including face paint, matching shorts and new, styled boots would make a perfect addition to any Mattel WWE figure collection.

Whether it’s in the ring with their unique style of heavy hitting, or on the way to a match with their wild dances and crowd interaction, The Usos are a family team that are here to stay in the wrestling business. Mattel has always produced wrestling figures of staple talents, and since the Usos are one of the most featured tag teams of the modern day division, more of their figures are certainly soon to follow.

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Triple H Mattel WWE Figures Are What’s Best For Business!

January 16th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Triple H has become a dictatorial authority figure in the WWE as time goes on and the WWE locker room has a difficult time reaching the top under his power. This fighting against ‘the machine’ is a hot topic amongst wrestling fans and wrestling figure fans alike, who are constantly looking for new ways to re-invent their antagonists while collecting and playing. They can start with these perfect representative Mattel WWE Triple H figures:

Mattel WWE COO Triple H Exclusive!

The Mattel WWE COO Triple H Exclusive figure finds the boss in a suit and tie. He has a friendly smirk, a well articulated suit and his old school pony tail. This figure represents Triple H’s ‘friendly’ authority times, when he was helping the likes of CM Punk and Daniel Bryan instead of fighting against them. With this figure, a savvy wrestling figure fan could pop off the head of this figure and replace it with one of the newer, shorter haired Triple H figures to create a current COO.

The Mattel WWE Series 35 Triple H!

The first short haired Mattel WWE Triple H figure was released in Series 35. With gold, black and white ‘King of Kings’ style trunks and boots, this figure is the most current and a very modern form of Triple H in ring gear, ready to fight and face off with the oncoming WWE locker room. This is exactly what a figure collector looking for a Triple H that is WrestleMania match ready would be happy to find.

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 26 Triple H vs. Curtis Axel!

Taking the Triple H vs. the locker room battle a step further, the Mattel WWE Battle Packs 26 Triple H vs. Curtis Axel includes a pallet accessory and a slightly modified version of the Series 35 Triple H. With his short hair and strong willed sculpt, he will not let the likes of someone like Curtis Axel, featured in his latest Mattel WWE figure and first under the Axel name, have any effect on his authority or power. This is perfect for anyone looking to have a strong, high powered Triple H suppress a WWE Superstar and keep him from causing a problem in his control.

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Roman Reigns Set To Make An Impact At Royal Rumble 2014?!

January 16th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Roman Reigns has been the standout, powerhouse member of The Shield for the past few months and he continues to break away from his fellow Shield members as they often run into conflict with each other. They remain a unit as of the posting of this blog, but many WWE wrestling fans speculate that at Royal Rumble 2014, Roman Reigns will have a huge turn in the ring and have to choose between his singles career and his membership in The Shield. Only time will tell if Reigns will go on the offensive, but his sheer size, strength and ability have caused discussion in the wake of the 2014 Royal Rumble. Fans of Roman Reigns have several options in the Mattel WWE world to put him on top when playing with wrestling figures.

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 24 Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins!

Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins both debuted as the first ever Mattel WWE The Shield figures and Reigns figure is spot on. With tattoos placed on his shoulder just in time for release, Mattel was able to turn the figure out in a way that fans would appreciate, finally adding members of the justice serving group to their roster.

Mattel WWE Elite 26 Roman Reigns!

In Mattel WWE Elite 26, Roman Reigns got an entire arm tattoo treatment and extra articulation to give the beastly brawler a more accurate look. With accurate sizing and a molded vest, this version of Reigns came with a barricade to let anyone and everyone re-enact the monstrous spears that Roman Reigns loves to dish out.

Mattel WWE Series 37 Roman Reigns!

Reign’s latest Mattel WWE figure comes in Series 37 with a shouting, open mouthed head sculpt that showcases just how wildly powerful he can get when he is in the ring. With a different style of molded vest, this represents Reign’s first appearance at WrestleMania and embodies his intensity.

Despite his newness, Roman Reigns is an easy dark-horse favorite to make a massive attack at the 2014 Royal Rumble and the question isn’t so much his ability, but whether or not that ability will tear apart his team.

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EXCUSE ME! Vickie Guerrero is the Perfect Mattel WWE Authority Figure!

January 16th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

When Vickie Guerrero makes her presence known, everyone in the arena can hear. Entering with her trademark ‘EXCUSE ME!’ statement, she screeches much to the dismay of wrestling fans who would rather watch a match than hear her musically challenged voice. However, her decisions making skills and authoritative presence are a must to maintain order in the WWE, so it is no surprise that she has received three Mattel WWE figures up to this point.

Mattel WWE Series 13 Vickie Guerrero!

Vickie Guerrero’s first released Mattel WWE figure included a ‘Cougar’ necklace, dastardly headsculpt and removable white and black shirt and heels that put her over the edge in terms of carrying an appearance that no one wants to mess with. Including a ‘First Time in the Line’ sticker, this figure was most certainly not going to be her last.

Mattel WWE Battle Packs 22 Vickie Guerrero & Dolph Ziggler!

Including her ‘boy toy’ Dolph Ziggler, the Mattel WWE Battle Packs 22 Vickie Guerrero brought a new, spot on and smiling headsculpt, complete with new look and that same ‘Cougar’ necklace. Vickie knows that power is everything, and to be powerful you need some muscle. She found that muscle in Dolph Ziggler, as represented in this Battle Pack.

Mattel WWE Series 38 Vickie Guerrero!

Vickie Guerrero has since slimmed down and worked hard to maintain a figure that would rival the WWE Divas. Her new, toned body is represented in Mattel WWE Series 38, complete with similar style to her previous figures and that ‘Cougar’ necklace. A black and gold scheme showcases the authoritative, no-nonsense Vickie Guerrero loves to maintain. When the words ‘EXCUSE ME’ ring out in the arena, hopefully wrestling figure fans will have a great authority figure in a Vickie Guerrero figure to keep order in their roster.

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The New Age Outlaws…Part of the Machine?!

January 16th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Since finding a new home in the WWE after years of absence, the New Age Outlaws have rekindled the fans love for their anti-authority antics and reinvigorated the true meaning of D-Generation X. However, they recently betrayed CM Punk and walked out on him in the middle of a tag team match with The Shield. While they claim they are not in cahoots with COO and fellow D-Generation X member Triple H, all arrows seem to point in that direction. In the meantime, modern day fans get to enjoy an Attitude Era staple that hasn’t changed much since it’s original run, the tag team of the New Age Outlaws. As the Outlaws continue to make their presence felt, their Mattel WWE figures add new depth to the rosters of wrestling figure collectors who love mixing the ‘old’ with the ‘new.’

Mattel WWE Elite 26 Road Dogg Jesse James!

Road Dogg Jesse James was released first in Mattel WWE Elite 26, complete with hat and two D-Generation X style shirts. His ‘shake, rattle and roll’ finish can be re-enacted and he can be posed like a true degenerate. Welcome to the Dogg house takes on entirely new meaning with such a detailed figure.

Road Dogg’s partner in crime, the ‘Bad Ass’ Billy Gunn has yet to be put on display by Mattel. Speculation runs rampant as to which outfit would best suit Mr. Ass, but the possibilities are endless. The most likely choices are either green with lips featured or pink with lips featured on the ‘rear’ and front. Billy Gunn looks almost exactly the same as he did during the Attitude Era, so fitting him in with the rest of your Mattel WWE figures should be no problem.

It is unknown whether or not DX has a corporate agenda, but after their actions against CM Punk on RAW it can only be assumed that even D-Generation X will do what’s ‘best for business.’

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Mattel WWE Series 38 Images!

January 16th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

There are now proto images of the Mattel WWE Series 38 wrestling action figures! This hotly anticipated set features some of the WWE’s most sought after full time and part time Superstars in all of their plastic glory. The set includes:

Vickie Guerrero
Kofi Kingston
Chris Jericho
The Miz
Dolph Ziggler
Sheamus

Mattel WWE Series 38 Chris Jericho!

The Ayatollah of Rock and Rolla Chris Jericho gets a brand new headsculpt this time around! His purple trunks and boots represent his modern day color scheme and though he may be taking a break from the WWE to focus on other projects, anytime he returns the crowd goes wild!

Mattel WWE Series 38 Dolph Ziggler!

Well known for having one of the best physiques in WWE, Dolph Ziggler’s latest from Mattel captures that perfectly. With a winningly mischievous smile and washboard abs, Ziggler is an athletic force to be reckoned with. His white boots and pink trunks make up the rest of his unique style.

Mattel WWE Series 38 Vickie Guerrero!

Vickie Guerrero has always been a highly demanded Mattel WWE action figure so it is no surprise she is again being released in another set. Perfect for wrestling figure fans to use as an authority figure for play, she includes her ‘Cougar’ necklace and black and gold shirt and shiny boots.

Mattel WWE Series 38 Sheamus!

Sheamus has been absent from WWE for some time due to an injury, but he remains a fan favorite amongst the younger crowd and could return at any time to surprise everyone. His figures haven’t changed much since his Mattel WWE debut but this comes with a silver and orange scheme for those who are keeping track of the Irish fighter’s different styles.

The Miz in Mattel WWE Series 38!

The most must-see WWE Superstar of all time, The Miz, makes his way back into the figure lineup with a standard look in black and gold but including an updated head scan. Trying his hand at commentary, The Miz looks to continue making an impact on the WWE scene.

Mattel WWE Series 38 Kofi Kingston!

Kofi Kingston has since changed his look and style to sport long tights as opposed to short trunks. The move has translated well to his first Mattel WWE figure of the type, showcasing a green and black scheme with his new logo in the very front. Kofi Kingston’s high energy, roundabout style takes him to new heights every single time he steps into the ring, now with a new appearance.

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Ric Flair – A Mattel WWE Wrestling Action Figure? WOOOO!

January 8th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Ric Flair is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, no questions asked. With charisma, ability and a larger than life presence, few true wrestling fans would argue not only his place in wrestling history, but his influence and lasting impression. Ric Flair has notoriously not been the subject of any Mattel WWE action figures as of yet, with rumors constantly flying of his inclusion in the line. While there have been no confirmations as to when or if he will ever have a Mattel WWE figure made, with his recent appearance on Old School RAW, we can speculate and hope it could be one of the following outfits:

Mattel WWE WrestleMania VIII Ric Flair?

Ric Flair’s red outfit from WrestleMania VIII seems a perfect fit, matching the Mattel WWE Elite 23 Macho Man and Elite 19 Miss Elizabeth. After teasing and taunting Macho Man about Elizabeth for an entire Road to WrestleMania season, Flair finally got a spoonful of what was coming to him and is largely remembered for making a huge impact on Macho Man’s life despite losing the championship match to him.

Mattel WWE WCW Ric Flair?

With loads of colors and styles during his WCW run, the 16-time world champion is a peacock of coolness. We decided on a purple robe as it has been rarely seen, but the possibilities are endless. Green, black and red also make up trademark Flair WCW robes and a WCW World Heavyweight championship would be an ideal accessory.

Mattel WWE Retirement Match Ric Flair?

Perhaps one of Ric Flair’s most memorable moments was his retirement match with Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XXIV. After begging for a Sweet Chin Music kick from Shawn Michaels, Flair’s wrestling career in the WWE ended. For many fans, this is an iconic look and was a sad time, having to say goodbye to one of their all time favorites. For others, it could present a modern wrestling attire for those hoping Flair will hop back into the ring for old times sake.

Mattel WWE NWA Champion Ric Flair?

Speaking of old times, it doesn’t get any more classic than Ric Flair sporting a look from his time in the NWA. While this may be out of Mattel’s WWE jurisdiction, it would be a pleasure to have a version of Flair that embodies his roots and the basis for the stylin’ and profilin’ legend he became.

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Extreme Build-Up With WWE Stackdown Toys & Playsets!

January 8th, 2014 by Ringside Figures

Ever wanted to play with AND build your wrestling toys? The build-up to a match takes on an entirely new meaning with the new WWE Stackdown toys and playsets. Entirely combinable with other major building block brands, the WWE Stackdown toys offer rings, Superstars and a variety of unique playsets with each.

WWE Stackdown Ring with John Cena, The Miz & Referee figures!

All wrestling matches need one core element, the ring! Starting off your WWE Stackdown collection with this Ring Playset will also get you John Cena, The Miz, and even a Referee figure! Building your Stackdown roster begins with building the place where your Stackdown matches take place.

WWE Stackdown Undertaker’s Entrance Playset!

Deepen your Stackdown toys with the inclusion of The Undertaker, complete with motorcycle, entryway and American BadAss style figure! The Undertaker is one of the most powerful, well respected WWE Superstars ever and it’s no surprise he is one of the first to be enshrined as a Stackdown figure. Build his entrance to have him show up to your match in style!

High Flyin’ Sin Cara WWE Stackdown Playset!

Sin Cara burst on to the WWE scene and has quickly become one of the most popular high flying WWE Superstars. His mysticism and masked mannerisms include matches showcased in different colors and incredible Lucha Libre moves. His Stackdown set includes a trampoline launcher and breakable entrance. Surely, Sin Cara isn’t the only Stackdown Superstar who would make use of such a device.

Build, play with or collect your WWE Stackdown toys for a miniature, more hands on approach to wrestling toys and action figures!

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