Nostalgic Showa Pro-Wrestling figure collection review

Blog #284 Nostalgic Showa Pro-Wrestling figure collection review.

While browsing for content on the Nendo Pro-Wrestling figure exhibition, I came across two listings on Amazon Japan which caught my attention.



These figures are made of clay ceramic; which was a common trend for collectibles in Japan during the 1980's. In fact, famous Japanese Wrestler Riki Choshu had a collection of them officially made under his Riki Pro banner during the era.

The first figure is the Fighting Spirit Enzuigiri figure. The figure is based off of Antonio Inoki performing his signature Enzuigiri finisher.

With attached stand, I was reminded of the fantastic Antonio Inoki Enzuigiri figure by Charapro. 




At first, I thought this next figure was a poorly sculpted Stan Hansen or Karl Gotch. Alas, it's officially listed as 'Superman Hulk Hogan'. This is, without a shadow of a doubt, the worst Hulk Hogan figure ever created. Even in ceramic form, it takes an extra special level of talent to mess up the Hulkster this badly.

There is no brand behind these figures. They were listed to Amazon in 2022 and are essentially bootleg
figures. You can find the listings by typing:

Hogan:
懐かしの昭和プロレス超人ハルクホーガンフィギュア

Inoki:
懐かしの昭和プロレス鎮魂闘魂延髄斬りフィギュア