Defining Moments Macho Man
WWE Mattel
From what is arguably the greatest wrestling match of all time, the Defining Moments line delivers the Macho Man Randy Savage in all his Wrestlemania III glory. WMIII may have had Hulk Hogan bodyslamming Andre the Giant at the top of the card, but Ricky the Dragon Steamboat challenging the Macho Man for the Intercontinental Championship stole the show; thanks to Macho's demand to work out the entire match start to finish, and both performers ability to execute the plan to a tee. Pretty impressive for a spectacle that also featured Aretha Franklin, Alice Cooper, and Bob Uecker!
This figure sports match-accurate bandanna, glasses, and "fur" lined, cloth robe. The color of the trunks has met with contention from fans on wrestling toy boards, some feeling this is too pink and not enough purple or the other way around. Also, it has been criticized for not having the IC title belt included. Spoilers: He may not have left with it after the match, but this is depicting the beginning of the match, right? Pretty cheap of Mattel. I had to yank this belt from another figure in my collection. (Sorry, Razor Ramon)
Mattel did up it's game in giving us an all-new head scan/sculpt. Some fans have been crying "too much underbite" and that he looks more like Karl from "Sling Blade." I disagree. While it's not perfect, it's pretty darn good. I definitely think it's more "Savage" than the previous sculpts. From it's announcement, I knew that this would instantly become my favorite Macho Man figure...and like the match it is based on, it does not disappoint. Please, watch the match, read the stories behind it...and get down with the madness! Oh, and, Mattel? Please make the miniature ring carts from Wrestlemania III.
Such fun pictures!!
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