The toys were manufactured from plastic and although not fully articulated, had various spring-loaded action features such as punches and clotheslines, although they were not unique to each figure.

approximately 6 in tall Each figure sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary. Each WWE® action figure is approximately 6 in tall and at authentic "Superstar Scale."

History. In late 2009, Mattel signed a deal to make WWE toys starting in 2010. The deal has proven to be successful for WWE, garnering nearly $52 million in toy and related merchandise sales in 2010, compared to $44.7 million the previous year.

Wrestling action figures were the brainchild of Richard Derwald of Buffalo NY who sold the idea to LJN in the summer of 1984. (Video in references). They were made by the toy and video game company LJN from 1984 to 1989.

Sugar glass has been used to simulate glass in movies, photographs, plays and professional wrestling.

All painted parts are assembled into complete action figures. This involves 'popping' parts together, adding plastic rivets or metal screws, and in some cases, gluing or sonic welding parts together. Each action figure is finished and assembled by hand.

The 15 Rarest (And Most Expensive) WWE Action Figures

• WWE Jakks Limited Edition Marble Ultimate Warrior.
• WWF LJN Wrestling Superstars Andre the Giant Black Card MOC.
• LJN WWF Wrestling Superstars BIG BOSS MAN, 89 Black Card, MOC, Incased.
• Rare Rhythm & Blues Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine WWF Hasbro Prototype.

7-inch action figures (Mattel "classic scale" He Man and the Masters of the Universe, DC Universe and most NECA Figures). 8-inch action figures and dolls (Mego World's Greatest Super Heroes). Also used for "Traditional scale" model horses. 12-inch Articulated figures - Action Figures like Hasbro "classic scale" G.I.

2009 Since 2009, Mattel and WWE have developed a diverse portfolio of toys in more than 50 global markets.

In 2013, the series was rebranded as WWE 2K, beginning with WWE 2K14. WWF SmackDown! The games were originally published by THQ and developed by Yuke's under the WWF SmackDown! name - in 2002, the WWF was renamed to WWE.

WWF Wrestling Superstars by LJN were the first action figures based on wrestlers of the WWF.

Through a combination of rarity and desirability, some of these action figures end up being worth a small fortune. Though most of the really expensive ones feature popular wrestlers who were celebrated throughout their careers, being a beloved icon is not enough to shield someone from the ongoing march of capitalism.