Before we begin today's figure review, I'd just like to announce
that I have finally finished going through and updating this blog
from the ground up.
The previous blog entries (about 38 in total) now include new
pictures, scans, updated links, added information and even series
checklists!
Click the "older posts" button at the bottom of this page to scroll
through and check out all of the previous figure reviews in this
blog. You'll be glad you did!
Jinsei Shinzaki DX Character Product figure review:
Today's blog post is all about Character Products's deluxe Jinsei
Shinzaki (better known as "Hakushi - the white angel" to Western
Wrestling fans) figure.
from the ground up.
The previous blog entries (about 38 in total) now include new
pictures, scans, updated links, added information and even series
checklists!
Click the "older posts" button at the bottom of this page to scroll
through and check out all of the previous figure reviews in this
blog. You'll be glad you did!
Jinsei Shinzaki DX Character Product figure review:
Today's blog post is all about Character Products's deluxe Jinsei
Shinzaki (better known as "Hakushi - the white angel" to Western
Wrestling fans) figure.
Released in 2002, the clamshell packaging features a graphic of Jinsei
(left) and his alter ego Hakushi (right).
The bottom of the packaging includes a bonus, interchangeable arm
accessory.
This figure is also one of the earliest examples of Character Product
switching from blister to clamshell packaging.
(left) and his alter ego Hakushi (right).
The bottom of the packaging includes a bonus, interchangeable arm
accessory.
This figure is also one of the earliest examples of Character Product
switching from blister to clamshell packaging.
The back of the packaging contains Shinzaki's stats (top left corner)
as well as an uncommon split biography for both Jinsei (left) AND
Hakushi (bottom right)!
as well as an uncommon split biography for both Jinsei (left) AND
Hakushi (bottom right)!
The Jinsei Shinzaki DX Character Product figure comes with two
interchangeable arms accessories; the first of which holds Shinzaki's
entrance monk staff (known as a Shakujo).
interchangeable arms accessories; the first of which holds Shinzaki's
entrance monk staff (known as a Shakujo).
The tip and handle grip of this particular copy of Shinzaki's monk staff
has discoloured to a dark green with age.
A hard to find, non-discoloured example.
In Buddhist tradition, the Shakujo monk staff contained rings that would
jingle as the holder would walk. The purpose for the sounds were to ware
off wild animals and alert the faithful in need that a Monk was in close
proximity.
has discoloured to a dark green with age.
A hard to find, non-discoloured example.
In Buddhist tradition, the Shakujo monk staff contained rings that would
jingle as the holder would walk. The purpose for the sounds were to ware
off wild animals and alert the faithful in need that a Monk was in close
proximity.
As one of the very few Shinzaki figures in existence, this particular
design features Japanese Kanji on both sides of Shinzaki's ring pants.
design features Japanese Kanji on both sides of Shinzaki's ring pants.
The left side also contains a red stamped decal beneath the Kanji.
The right side of Shinzaki's ring pants. Shinzaki is also wearing split
- toe, white Tabi shoes.
- toe, white Tabi shoes.
As an authorized figure, the back of the Shinzaki DX figure's pants
are stamped with "(C) JINSEI CHINA".
Pictured with a Mogura House Shinya Hashimoto figure.
are stamped with "(C) JINSEI CHINA".
Pictured with a Mogura House Shinya Hashimoto figure.
The second interchangeable arm accessory switches Shinzaki's left
staff -holding arm with an outstretched arm mold intended to recreateShinzaki's signature "Ogami Watari" (translation: "God Walk") attack!
When used by other Wrestlers, the move goes by the name "Rope Walk
Chop" or just simply "Old School".
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