SUMMARY:
From Mattel in 2011, this 7-inch WWE figure represents an older Hulk Hogan casually dressed with a painted-on ensemble.
His outfit consists of: a red-and-yellow “Hulkamania” headband (non-detachable); yellow-and-black sunglasses; a matching red-and-yellow “Hulkamania” cut-off shirt; black slacks with a silver-buckled black belt; and black hiking boots. A black italicized “I am that I am” (worthy of Popeye) tattoo adorns his right forearm. His articulation includes: 1. His head barely nods and turns slightly both directions. 2. His buff arms are easily flexible, in part due to the well-built joints in his elbows and wrists. The arms easily rotate the full 360-degrees while the wrists bend back and forth. 3. His waist also rotates 360-degrees, but his abdomen & ribs don’t bend. However, his full upper body will bow. 4. The legs sufficiently bend at the knees, so sitting pose and running poses are viable options. The legs also easily swing back and forth. 5. The ankle joins allow his boots to tilt slightly in both directions.
REVIEW:
With or without the sunglasses, its resemblance to the Hulkster is spot-on. Even his blue eyes and blonde hair & handlebar moustache are depicted with impressive care. The paint job (especially the red T-shirt) is immaculate. Impressively, surprising flexibility ensures that this Hulk Hogan is available for either playtime or display options. Peg holes are included in the bottom of the hiking boots for any display bases. Whether he is posing with his 24-inch pythons, or pounding his next adversary with a leg-drop, this Hulk Hogan figure is a great buy at its standard purchase price.
ADDITIONAL CONTENT:
Though a bit flimsy, Hogan’s yellow-and-black-shades are detachable. To re-attach them, these sunglasses must slide through his bandanna. A display base isn’t included.
PACKAGING:
The packaging is simplistic yet effective. The Hulkster’s photo shows him wearing the same red cut-off shirt.
BRIAN & ROSCOE’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
