The toys were manufactured from plastic and although not fully articulated, had various spring-loaded action features such as punches and clotheslines, although they were not unique to each figure.

approximately 6 in tall Each figure sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. Each WWE® action figure is approximately 6 in tall and at authentic "Superstar Scale."

Wrestling action figures were the brainchild of Richard Derwald of Buffalo NY who sold the idea to LJN in the summer of 1984. (Video in references). They were made by the toy and video game company LJN from 1984 to 1989.

The black card LJN figures are all particularly rare and most of them are considered to be holy grails of the hobby. The rare Macho Man Randy Savage figure isn't even available online anywhere right now for sale still in its box. However, the Andre The Giant is findable and can go for over $7,000.

Modelling clay and various sculpting tools are used to create the prototype. The actual figure is molded from a harder plastic resin such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Softer plastics and nylon may be used for costume components including body suits, capes, and face masks.

They are currently manufactured by Mattel and have formerly been manufactured by Jakks and Hasbro.

January 1, 2010 Mattel. Mattel took over production of WWE action figures. The new line-up was introduced on January 1, 2010 on wwe.com.

Colors and decorations may vary. Each WWE® action figure is approximately 6 in tall and at authentic "Superstar Scale." Recreate favorite matches from WWE® programming or create new rivalries. The figure features 10 points of articulation to play out signature moves and poses.

According to sources, the highest WWE salary for a WWE main roster superstar is 12 Million and belongs to the Current WWE Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar. The lowest salary, on the other hand, is 250,000. Following Lesnar, 16-time World Champion John Cena earns an enormous paycheck, even though he's part-time in WWE.

However, one particular action figure that's sought after is the Ultimate Warrior action figure. Currently, one of these sells for at least $2,500. The reason that they are worth so much is that only five of them were ever made, which makes them highly desired by wrestling action figure collectors.

Figurines have been made in many media, with clay, metal, wood, glass, and today plastic or resin the most significant. Ceramic figurines not made of porcelain are called terracottas in historical contexts.

A common feature among action figures is body articulation, often referred to as points of articulation (POA) or joints. The most basic forms of articulation include one neck joint, two shoulder joints, and two hip joints. Beyond these, rotating wrists, bending knees, and a swiveling waist are also common.

1984 With the rise in popularity that the wrestling industry experienced during the 1980s, Titan Sports (the parent company of the WWF) contracted LJN to produce the first wrestling action figures in 1984.

The Company's first big hit is the Uke-A-Doodle, a child-sized instrument designed to make music more interactive and accessible. Mattel is incorporated with headquarters in Los Angeles.

History | Mattel, Inc. It all began in a garage in 1945, as a collaboration between Ruth and Elliot Handler, and Harold “Matt” Matson. They were designers and engineers, whose collective focus on creativity and innovation forever changed how kids play.

With more than 400 unique WWE Superstars in the collection, the Series celebrates the history of WWE spanning from the Legends of the 1980's to the present Superstars of today. “WWE fans, both kids and collectors, are among the most loyal and passionate of any property.