K-1 Bob Sapp DX figure review

From the deluxe K-1 figure line is a mixed martial artist that needs no introduction: Bob "The Beast"
Sapp!

Released in 2003 as part of Character Product's K-1 Fighters DX
line.

The official K-1 Corporation logo is visible in the top left corner.

Like the Ernesto Hoost and Jerome LaBanner figures from the

DX K-1 figure line, the product numbers "020" are once again
used (all three figures contain the same numbers).

The back of the Bob Sapp DX figure contains Sapp's stats and
a bio in Japanese.

While most bios simply state the Wrestler's stats and accolades,
Sapp's Japanese bio included on the back of the package goes
the extra mile in terms of getting to know The Beast.

A rough translation of the package is as follows:

"PROFILE

D.O.B.: 1974.9.22. (September 22nd, 1974)
From: AMERICA, COLARADO
Height: 200cm (6ft 5")
Weight: 171kg (376 lbs)
Education: University of Seattle, Washington,
                  Major in Sociology and Pharmacy
Likes: Cats, The Internet
Favorite dishes: Japanese dishes, Steak
Favorite fruits: Watermelon, Apples"
The included bio mentions Sapp's start in American Football
playing for the Chicago Bears, his short WCW run, as well as
Sapp's participating in the PRIDE promotion as well as his K-1
fight against Ernesto Hoost.

Let's take the K-1 Bob Sapp DX figure out of the package
for a closer look.




                         

The DX Bob Sapp figure comes dressed in his standard white
trunks and matching foot tape.


                              

Sapp's famous bug-eyed stare and fine goatee is captured with great
accuracy.

Also included are two boxing gloves accessories.

The alternate variant of this DX figure includes blue coloured
boxing gloves.


                   

With boxing gloves removed, Sapp is also ready to take on
shoot fighters and Pro-Wrestlers alike!

Scale-wise,  the Bob Sapp DX figure stands about 5 1/2"
inches, towering over other Japanese figures in the line.

Sapp's nickname "THE BEAST" is written in bold lettering
on the back of the Bob Sapp DX figure's trunks.

                               

The bottom left of Sapp's trunks is stamped with "(C) K-1 2003".



                               

Character Product would also create two miniature figures of Sapp
as part of their Mini Big Heads - Vol. 2. K-1 Fighters series.

K-1 Ernesto Hoost DX figure review

Today we'll be looking at another DX figure from Japan. Multi-time K-1
Grand Prix champion, widely considered the greatest K-1 fighter of
all time: Ernesto "Mr. Perfect" Hoost!

                          

Released by Character Product in 2003, this deluxe figure set pays
tribute to Ernesto's K-1 World Grand Prix 2002 Final championship
victory over Jerome LaBanner.

The Ernesto Hoost deluxe figure is the only figure from Character
Product's K-1 line (a 3 figure set with 2 variants each) to include a
golden, K-1 Grand Prix Laurel accessory.

The writing on the top left corner reads:

"K-1 FIGHTER
FIGUER

*RECORDS
107 Fights 90 Wins 16 Loses
1 Draw 60 KOs
Wrestling 1 Fight 1 Win"

A pair of red boxing gloves and a special K-1 acrylic display base
(with attachable foot holders and namplate which reads ERNESTO
HOOST) are also added as accessories.

Released in two similar variants, this dx figure features Ernesto's
blue, black and white trunks with warrior graphic.

The cardboard backing also contains the bold lettering "FOUR
TIMES CHAMPION".

The bottom of the packaging includes the official Character Product
logo on the right as well a sticker with the official "K-1 Corporation
" logo on the left.

The K-1 sticker also includes the product number "020" which is
displayed on all three figures from the set.

The back of the packaging contains Ernesto's stats, title victories
and a brief bio in Japanese. Ernesto's stats read:

"From: HOLLAND
Born: 1965.7.11. (July 11th, 1965)
Height: 189cm (6ft 2in)
Weight: 108kg (238 lbs)
Theme song: GRON TAPU
                      DOUBLE KAWINA

Titles
* K-2 GRAND PRIX '93
* I.K.B.F. Light Heavyweight Champion
* I.S.K.A. Light Heavyweight Champion
* K-1 GRAND PRIX '97 99 Champion
* K-1 WORLD GP 2000 runner up in Nagoya
* K-1 WORLD GP 2000 Champion
* K-1 WORLD GP 2001 in Melbourne
* K-1 WORLD GP 2002 Champion

"The included Japanese bio elaborates on Ernesto's title victories
and mentions the accuracy of Ernesto's nickname "Mr. PERFECT".                                    

As an added bonus, I'll be including the Ernesto Hoost key strap in this review.E!


                                         

The 1 inch figure strap was also released in 2003 by Japanese
company MDK (who are best known for creating the K-1
Polystone statues).

The strap once again celebrates Ernesto's 2002 K-1 Grand
Prix victory and contains a gold strap with a graphic of
Ernesto's name in black lettering.

                                         


                            

Character Product would also shrink down both DX variants
and add them to the company's 2nd volume of Mini Big Heads:
Volume 2 - K-1 Fighters.




More Japanese figure reviews to come!