REVIEW: MATTEL WWE ULTIMATE EDITION TRIPLE H AND THE ROCK
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REVIEW: MATTEL WWE ULTIMATE EDITION TRIPLE H AND THE ROCK
Mattel has been doing a decent job with the WWE Elite figures for years, but I had yet to get any of the ‘Ultimate Edition’ ones. After trying to convince myself that I didn’t need it for months, I saw a review online that convinced me otherwise (Thanks, Adventures in Collecting Podcast youtube channel!).
I picked up Triple H and Rock “The Dwayne” Johnson because I started watching wrestling in the late 90’s, and saw those 2 guys become huge main eventers and their feuds were memorable. I always wanted a ‘Ultimate’ The Rock figure (no pun intended…ok, maybe) and this looked like this could be it.
Some packaging shots:
Nice little “easter egg”, when you open the flaps at the top and bottom of the packaging, some catchphrases are hidden there!
I only have an AEW ring, and I can already see the ton of hate mail I would get for that, so I won’t use a ring. It’s too bad. If only I had something cool to display behind… Oh, wait… I know!
The Ultimate edition figures have “Ultimate articulation for authentic poseability”, so we’re gonna put that to the test… Entering first, the most elecrifying man in AAAALL of entertainment:
IF YOU SMEEEEELL…WHAT THE ROCK… IS COOKING! *90’s guitar jamming*
“FINALLY…THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO *INSERT TOWN* !!”
‘The Rock says he is gonna lay the smackdown on Triple H’s candy ass! Bring it!”
TIME TO PLAY THE GAME…
“Triple H’s old theme song, ‘My Time’, is exactly the soundtrack I imagine if there is a war.” - Michael M.
Who loved that theme? It's such an underrated theme… Of course, Motörhead rules (RIP Lemmy), but there was some weird aura about ‘My Time’. A great fit for that time.
And now, there’s water EVERYWHERE.
Can he do the DX crotch chops?
… close enough. At least the tip of his fingers are crossed!
“The Rock says what we got here is a Jabroni who looks like Tarzan, and fights like Jane!” (Remember the Trash Talking Stage from Jakks Pacific? That thing was so cool… I still remember most of the lines!)
An intense staredown before the main event of the evening!
Running knee!
Rock bottom! Rock bottom!
Sharpshooter!
Triple H’s trusted Sledgehammer!
Oh no, this means the end for The Rock…
Pedigree! Pedigree!
Now, for the Most Electrifying move in Sports-Entertainment…
(Hands with pointing fingers would have been great in that set, for The People’s Elbow pose)
The People’s Elbow!
The Rock is the new WWE Champion !
#ANDNEW…
Triple H also comes with his ‘McMahon-Helmsley era’ cap and chainmail entrance gear… Well, it was the late 90’s… It was legal, then.
“What the hell are you wearing, man?”
“It’s called “fashion”, look it up!”
The Ultimate Edition are great figures with a ton of poseability. So far there’s only been 10 (I might pick up that Ultimate Edition The Fiend, someday…), and I can’t wait for more.
More news at 11:00… Know your role… AND SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
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