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NEWS:Signature Series 5: Silver Edition? The next assortment of Signature Series figures will be known as Silver Edition. Already confirmed are Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kane, Billy Gunn, and Road Dogg. Austin is made up of a 2Tuff 5 Billy Gunn upper body painted as a t-shirt similar to his 3:16 football jersey with Off the Mat Austin legs and head. Kane is the same as in Fully Loaded 1. Billy Gunn's Silver Edition figure is a new mix of parts for the King of the Ring, featuring a 2Tuff 5 Billy Gunn head, 2 Tuff 3 Austin upper body, and Fully Loaded Billy Gunn legs. Road Dogg is very similar to his Fully Loaded 2 figure, only he's wearinf a "Down Where?" t-shirt. The remaining two figures in the "second-to-last" bone-crunching assortment have not yet been announced.

KB's latest exclusive 3-packs have hit stores. The Camo Carnage 3-pack includes repaints of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Billy Gunn, and HHH from Camo Carnage loaded with an array of accessories. No Chance features a Fully Loaded 2 Stone Cold Steve Austin figure, Superstars Series 9 Vince McMahon, the Big Show in referee attire, and a guard rail. These sets may only be repaints, but they're a good deal for $20.

I can't wait to get my hands on the brand new Steve Austin Interactive Figure that is in stock now. I should have a full review in next week's column. For complete information about The Interactive Austin, Click Here to check out Jakks official Interactive Austin Website with complete information. After you visit the site and check out the information, come back here and vote in this week's poll about the Interactive Austin. Remember, Ringside Collectibles has The Steve Austin Interactive Figure in stock right now!!

Final Results of last week's Poll:
It's no surprise, last week's poll shows that your favorite figures by Jakks are the Superstars. Coming in a distant second were the Titan Tron Live figures with Maximum Sweat, STOMP, and Ripped and Ruthless proving to be not as popular as the main Jakks lines.

Steve Austin
Superstar Series 4

He's the most popular wrestler today and is included in nearly every assortment by Jakks, so it's natural that Stone Cold Steve Austin had to be Figure of the Week at some point. Superstars Series 4 marked the debut of the Rattlesnake, and the figure was so popular that it was immediately released in Superstars Series 5 to meet the high demand for it. Since then, the figure's been re-released a few more times in Best of '97 and Best of '98.

BRING IT TO ME JAKKS!: Is there a certain figure that you would like to see produced or an accessory you would like to see made? Jakks has told us that they would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for future products! If you always wanted that Howard Finkel figure to complete your collection or if you ever wanted a life-size Headbanger skirt that you can actually wear, all that you have to do is e-mail Jakks with your suggestion. They just might use it!
All product suggestions sent to: [email protected] will be forwarded directly to Jakks Pacific.

WWF FIGURE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This weeks prize is a $50 Ringside Collectibles Gift Certificate. The question is: Who was the first wrestler to have a second sculpt made of him by Jakks and what set was this new figure in?If you think you know the answer, just send an e-mail to:[email protected] with the subject "INSIDER CONTEST", in the e-mail you MUST include your answer along with your complete name, mailing address, and phone number. Only one entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Your answer must be received by 11:59pm eastern time on September 24th. One winner will be chosen from all correct entries received.
The winner of this contest will be announced on the Figure Insider page the weekend of September 24.

Toys R Us's Off the Mat 4-pack was the first set to feature the Road Dogg with "RD" on his pants in place of the "PD" error on his previous figures. Last week's winner is [email protected].

E-Mail me any questions, comments or suggestions you may have at: [email protected]

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