Professional wrestling has always been a spectacle that has captivated audiences across the globe. The American Wrestling Association (AWA), one of the legendary wrestling promotions, has been a source of entertainment for wrestling fans since its inception in 1960. Its legacy extends beyond the ring and into the world of collectibles with the creation of the original AWA action figures.
The Original AWA Action Figures
Remco, a Minnesota-based toy manufacturing company, introduced the original AWA action figures to the public in 1984. The action figures had moveable appendages and even came with accessories, such as outfits to championship belts. This toy line was the first line of wrestling figures available in the U.S. AWA preceded the WWF Wrestling Superstars line from LJN, which came shortly after AWA in 1985.
The Remco AWA Era
Remco took on the challenge to bring the passion of AWA wrestling into homes with a line of action figures representing the brand’s iconic wrestlers. Their wrestling figures were roughly six inches tall, and they captured the larger-than-life personas of AWA wrestlers, complete with their distinct wrestling attire.
Remco produced five different series of AWA Wrestling Figures. The first series (the Yellow Banner) was introduced in 1984 and featured eight figures, with wrestler pairs such as The Road Warriors, The Fabulous Ones, and The High Flyers. The second series (the Red Banner) launched in 1985 and included recognizable faces like The Long Riders and Gagne’s Raiders. A third series (3-Packs) was released later that same year. Remco released the final two series (Black Cards and Single Card Release) in 1986.
Collecting AWA Wrestling Action Figures
Given their vintage nature and their nostalgia, these AWA Wrestling figures have become highly sought-after collectibles among wrestling enthusiasts and vintage toy collectors. Their worth is often determined by their condition, rarity, and whether or not they are still in their original packaging.
Conclusion
In the world of vintage toys, AWA Wrestling figures hold a place of honor. Despite their creation in the mid-80s, they continue to excite collectors with their vivid detail and memories of a golden era in wrestling. They serve as a fantastic testament to the timeless appeal of the AWA wrestlers, symbolizing an essential part of wrestling history that continues to live on through these collectibles.
So, whether you’re an enthusiastic wrestling fan or a vintage toy collector, the AWA Wrestling figures offer a slice of nostalgia that is definitely worth exploring. And who knows? You might find that missing piece of your collection among them.
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Author: Chris Ingledue
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Bio: I am the founder and owner of Wheeljack’s Lab pop Culture and Toy Shop. My vision has always been to reunite customers with their favorite childhood toys and pop culture, triggering fond memories, and reigniting their imaginations. Every day, I work in the “lab” where it’s Christmas 365 days a year. I scour the internet, like when we had the Sears Catalog of yesteryear, for the next great treasure. Then, I await the arrival of the postman as if he were Santa Claus himself and helping collectors worldwide with their versions of Christmas. Every day as a vintage toy buyer is an absolute joy!