San Diego Comic-Con isn’t happening with millions of fans and movie, television, and publishing folks swarming to Southern California this year, for obvious reasons. But it’s still happening, with panels and product rollouts online.
Commerce never stops.
That’s included the rollout of wrestling toys. This week there have been glimpses of additions to AEW’s new line from Jazwares, including PAC and Orange Cassidy.
And, or course, WWE and Mattel have lots to show off. Including the first (and probably only) figure for WrestleMania 36 host, 24/7 champion, and Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Rob Gronkowski!
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Gronk’s in the Elite Collection reveals from today, along with some cool-looking Viking Raiders, Kyle O’Reilly, & Keith Lee figs, and a strange looking Kevin Owens one. Check them out here.
Thursday featured a mix from the Basic and Elite lines, which included first-timers like Humberto Carrillo and long-timers like Undertaker. A highlight is this kick-ass Io Shirai...
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... and, I don’t know if it’s a highlight, but the Montez Ford one is pretty funny. Insert your own “looks like he got the smoke alright” joke here...
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There’s also a Chyna in that group, which could be good news for those of us holding out hope for a stand-alone Hall of Fame berth for the Ninth Wonder of the World. The Masters of the Universe crossover toys are pretty snazzy, and there’s a Firefly Fun House Bray Wyatt which comes with some must-have accessories.
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You can click through a gallery of the entire Thursday line-up here. And Wednesdays are here.
Anybody gonna cop a Gronk?