WWE Ultimate Edition Figures: An Overview
WWE Ultimate Edition figures, produced by Mattel, represent the pinnacle of the company’s wrestling figure offerings. Launched in 2019, this premium line targets collectors by providing highly detailed and articulated representations of WWE Superstars, past and present. Each figure is designed to offer the most authentic and feature-rich experience for fans.
Defining Features
Ultimate Edition figures are distinguished by several key characteristics:
- Enhanced Articulation: They feature an extensive range of motion with over 30 points of articulation, including butterfly joints, double-jointed elbows and knees, ab-crunch torsos, and articulated toes, allowing for dynamic posing and recreation of signature moves.
- TrueFX Facial Detailing: Utilizing advanced facial scanning and printing technology, TrueFX provides lifelike head sculpts with remarkable accuracy and detail.
- Swappable Parts: Most figures come with multiple interchangeable heads (showcasing different expressions or eras), swappable hands (open, gripping, gesturing), and sometimes even swappable torso sections or limbs.
- Authentic Attire and Accessories: Figures are clad in meticulously recreated ring gear and often include entrance attire (jackets, robes, shirts), championship belts, and other iconic accessories specific to the Superstar.
- Premium Packaging: The figures are presented in collector-friendly window box packaging that showcases the figure and its accessories.
Comprehensive List of WWE Ultimate Edition Figures
The WWE Ultimate Edition line has grown extensively since its inception. This list aims to be comprehensive, covering figures released and officially announced up to a recent point. The line is continually expanding with new series and exclusive releases.
Main Series Releases
- Series 1: Ronda Rousey, The Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania VI)
- Series 2: Bret “Hit Man” Hart (WrestleMania VIII), Shinsuke Nakamura
- Series 3: Triple H (DX), Finn Bálor (Demon King)
- Series 4: Brock Lesnar, Shawn Michaels (DX – WrestleMania XIV)
- Series 5: John Cena (Thuganomics), Becky Lynch (The Man)
- Series 6: The Rock (Attitude Era), Charlotte Flair (WrestleMania 35)
- Series 7: “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan, “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt
- Series 8: Edge (Rated R Superstar), “Macho Man” Randy Savage (WrestleMania VII)
- Series 9: “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Ric Flair (WrestleMania VIII)
- Series 10: John Cena (Debut), The Rock (Nation of Domination)
- Series 11: Kane (Attitude Era), The Undertaker (Ministry of Darkness)
- Series 12: Alexa Bliss, Seth Rollins (Shield Attire)
- Series 13: Mr. T (WrestleMania I), Hulk Hogan (WrestleMania I)
- Series 14: Roman Reigns (Head of the Table), Jeff Hardy (Attitude Era)
- Series 15: “Macho King” Randy Savage (WrestleMania VI), AJ Styles
- Series 16: André the Giant (WrestleMania III), The Undertaker (Modern Phenom)
- Series 17: Bobby Lashley (The All Mighty), Rey Mysterio (Halloween Havoc ’97)
- Series 18: The Ultimate Warrior (WrestleMania XII), Chyna
- Series 19: Brock Lesnar (Modern Beast), Randy Orton (Legend Killer)
- Series 20: Cody Rhodes (American Nightmare), The Rock (Brahma Bull)
- Series 21: Razor Ramon, Kevin Nash (nWo)
- Series 22: Kurt Angle (Team Angle), The Miz (Awesome)
- Series 23 (Announced/Upcoming): Seth “Freakin” Rollins, The Undertaker (Phantom)
- Series 24 (Announced/Upcoming): “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dude Love
Retailer & Event Exclusives
Numerous exclusive Ultimate Edition figures have been released through various retailers and as special event items. Examples include:
- Amazon Exclusives: The Ultimate Warrior (Survivor Series 1990), The Undertaker & Kane (Brothers of Destruction 2-Pack), Hulk Hogan (Pre-Hulkamania)
- Ringside Collectibles Exclusives: Bret “Hit Man” Hart (Pink Top & Jacket), Jeff Hardy (Glow in the Dark Face Paint), Mankind (Boiler Room Brawl), Dude Love (Love Shack), Cactus Jack (Wanted Poster)
- Walmart Exclusives: Hulk Hogan (WrestleMania III Attire), “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (Austin 3:16 Shirt), The Rock (Brahma Bull – early variant)
- Target Exclusives (Fan TakeOver / Legends / Coliseum Collection):
- Ultimate Warrior (“Crow Sting” Face Paint)
- Jeff Hardy (“No More Words” Entrance Attire)
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin (Smoking Skull Vest)
- Edge (Rated R / Brood Attire)
- Kane (Debut Attire)
- Goldberg (WCW)
- Coliseum Collection: Hulk Hogan & Terry Funk, Roddy Piper & George “The Animal” Steele, Randy Savage & Diamond Dallas Page
- Mattel Creations / WWE Shop Exclusives: “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt (with Custom Championship & Lantern), “Macho Man” Randy Savage (Slim Jim Attire), The Undertaker (30th Anniversary), Ultimate Warrior (Defining Moments – Comic Con At Home 2020), Cody Rhodes (WrestleMania 38 Entrance Gear)
The WWE Ultimate Edition line continues to be a highly sought-after collection for wrestling fans, offering unparalleled detail and playability for figures representing WWE’s most iconic Superstars.
