In 2005, Character Product would release another popular figure
in the form of the Minoru Suzuki DX Figure.
The DX Minoru figure was the second-ever deluxe figure to be made
by Character Product (the first featured a younger Minoru from his
Pancrase days with his pre-braided hairstyle).
At the time, Minoru was part of tag team with Yusuke Fuke called
"Pancrase Mission" which, as freelancers, would "invade"
promotions such as New Japan and Pro-Wrestling NOAH.
This figure would be the second Charapro release to include
Minoru's signature entrance towel complete with gold signature.
The first Minoru Suzuki figure also with entrance towel.
The entrance towel accessory can be removed to reveal Minoru's modern
hair style and stern facial expression. This man is not pleased...
logo; once again referencing Minoru's "Pancrase Mission" stable (the
modern variation would be "Suzuki Gun").
As a deluxe figure, Minoru comes packaged with a display base with
removable leg holders and an attachable acrylic nameplate that reads
"鈴木 みのる" (Minoru Suzuki) in Japanese.
a brief history on Minoru's career from the U.W.F. to competing in
New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
For collectors looking for an even rarer variant, Character Product
would also release a limited edition, alternate-white variant with red
signature.
The white DX variant is another throwback to Minoru's noteworthy
Pancrase run.
Closing thoughts:
When it comes to detail, presentation and overall coolness, the DX
Minoru Suzuki Character Product figure has it all (and then some)!
14 years later with Minoru once again making waves in New Japan,
the prices for these variants continue to rise as finding pristine,
unopened examples has become a challenge in itself.
The only figure that could rival the detail of the DX version is
HAO'S soft vinyl version.
What is your favorite Minoru Suzuki figure?
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