Continuing the three-part trilogy of Hiroyoshi Tenzan figure coverage, we'll be taking
an in-depth look at one of my favourite Puroresu figures. Blog #148 challenges the
Super Star Figure Collection Deluxe Hiroyoshi Tenzan figure by Toukon Shop.
Released as part of Toukon Shop's Super Star Figure Collection Deluxe in 2003 (the updated
series name to Toukon Shop's Deluxe Figure Collection line), this would Hiroyoshi Tenzan's
third and final, full-sized action figure released to date.
Mecha Tenzan would be the 13th figure added to the Deluxe Line.
If you thought the entrance attires of modern New Japan talent are wild, take a look
at Hiroyoshi Tenzan's spiked, scaled and metallic attire.
A homage to Mecha Godzilla!
Tenzan's boots contain armoured shin guards and kneepads along with a grill design
along Tenzan's tights.
The very rare Mecha and standard Mini Big Head variants of Hiroyoshi Tenzan that were
produced between 2003 and 2004.
The Mecha Tenzan action figure was also shrunken down into an extremely rare alternate
figure variant as part of Character Product's Pro-Kaku Heroes Mini Big Head figure
line.
So rare that photographed examples were next to impossible to find for many years!
The studded design continues on the back of the Mecha Tenzan figure. I especially
like the spiked shoulder armour and tattered look of Tenzan's robe portion.
With mecha helmet removed. Tenzan retains his intense grimace as depicted in all of
Tenzan's Toukon Shop action figures.
Tenzan's facial hair and signature haircut are also spot on.
A closeup of the scale texture on the back of Tenzan's attire.
Out of the three action figures released by Toukon Shop, this is hands downs, my favourite
depiction of Hiroyoshi Tenzan.
Other than a few keychains and minfigures, the Mecha variant would be the last action figure
based on Hiroyoshi Tenzan to date. Though, what a figure to go out on.
To Toukon Shop, I tip my hat to you.
Stay tuned for more Puroresu figure coverage.
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