The Mogura House legends series coverage continues with another special
robed figure variant.
For blog #107, we'll be looking at the Mogura House Rikidozan Dragon robe
variant.
robed figure variant.
For blog #107, we'll be looking at the Mogura House Rikidozan Dragon robe
variant.
The dragon robe variant contains the same deluxe packaging as the other
robed Rikidozan figures.
As a Pro-Wrestling revolutionary and notable Sumo beforehand, Rikidozan
was the first Japanese Wrestler to popularize wearing a robe (kimono) to the
ring; a tradition that has been reserved for only the country's most respected
Wrestlers.
Other Japanese Wrestling legends to adopt robes of their own after Rikidozan's
passing included Antonio Inoki, Seiji Sakaguchi, Giant Baba, Rusher Kimura,
Genichiro Tenryu, Tatsumi Fujinami, Osamu Nishimura, Toshiaki Kawada,
Shinya Hashimoto & Umanosuke Ueda.
robed Rikidozan figures.
As a Pro-Wrestling revolutionary and notable Sumo beforehand, Rikidozan
was the first Japanese Wrestler to popularize wearing a robe (kimono) to the
ring; a tradition that has been reserved for only the country's most respected
Wrestlers.
Other Japanese Wrestling legends to adopt robes of their own after Rikidozan's
passing included Antonio Inoki, Seiji Sakaguchi, Giant Baba, Rusher Kimura,
Genichiro Tenryu, Tatsumi Fujinami, Osamu Nishimura, Toshiaki Kawada,
Shinya Hashimoto & Umanosuke Ueda.
Rikidozan's noticeable white robe contains a traditional depiction of a Japanese
dragon painted in black and gold ink.
Rikidozan's likeness is captured perfectly with a big smile on his face.
Like other Wrestling figures released by Mogura House, the Rikidozan dragon
robe version figure is based on an actual robe Rikidozan wore to the ring!
I have to commend Mogura House on the exhaustive research and attention to
detail the company has applied in regards to creating time-accurate pieces.
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