ukaking
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Post by ukaking on Oct 28, 2008 20:11:17 GMT -6
Back in the day, I had these wrestlers that were labeled as "Wrestlers of the World". They were the kinda short, stocky type of figures that came in two packs. I remember a pack of masked guys called the "Masked Devils", black boot and yellow boot. Also a guy named "Dr. Death". They also had a red ring the same size as the old AWA Ring.
Anyone know who made them or have any info at all?
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Post by drekkus on Oct 29, 2008 4:55:15 GMT -6
Dr. death was actually called dr. fear these toys where made in the '80 by Sparkle they were also released on single cards.....................
I think you should search a bit more on these boards perhaps using the search function cause i'm quite sure there's more info on them here.
But here's a start there where 8 figures:
Super Sam from San francisco
Terrible tom Tomahawk
Fearless frenchie
Tennessee terry
Masked devil yellow boot
Masked devil black boot
Dr. Fear
Bad boy from bag dad
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Post by drekkus on Oct 30, 2008 3:49:23 GMT -6
Here are bad boy and doctor fear from my personal collection. Bad boy is missing his outfit and belt, dr. fear is just missing his belt:  |
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Post by Meatybat on Oct 30, 2008 16:46:08 GMT -6
They also have an odd variant , some have lips painted on... some don't .
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Post by Meatybat on Nov 1, 2008 6:24:45 GMT -6
I just noticed that on the back they have Galaxy arms , I never noticed that before. The boots are also painted in two colors . That's crazy I never paid close attention the card backer.
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chiefchief
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Post by chiefchief on Mar 9, 2012 11:32:51 GMT -6
Did any of these come with belts? I picked up a Tennessee Terry and he had a blue singlet and a gold, single cast belt with a torch on it. I wasn't sure if that was the belt used for that line, it looked a little more like an old boxing belt for a Rocky knockoff.
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Post by Terrible Tony on Mar 9, 2012 13:12:10 GMT -6
Did any of these come with belts? I picked up a Tennessee Terry and he had a blue singlet and a gold, single cast belt with a torch on it. I wasn't sure if that was the belt used for that line, it looked a little more like an old boxing belt for a Rocky knockoff. Yes they came with belts. Probably the best looking belts out of all the Knock Off Wrestling lines. Here is my collection with some of the belts.  I remember having these as a kid and that they came one package with all the figures and the ring! I've never seen that package ever again. I could only imagine how much that would go for. |
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Post by drekkus on Mar 9, 2012 15:25:11 GMT -6
Here are some carded examples from my collection:   |
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chiefchief
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Post by chiefchief on Mar 9, 2012 15:52:51 GMT -6
Wow, great photo. That is the belt I do have, very interesting belt for the figure line. Gives it a very European, old-school look. Definitely sets it apart from other belts. I did not know they made singles of the figures as I have seen the set with the ring before but not the singles. The packaging is fantastic. I notice the photos on the back are in color, did not see that a lot in knock offs in my day. I notice some of the boots have color at the top, I wonder if there are any figures with those as a variant or if that would mean those would be the prototypes?
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Post by Terrible Tony on Mar 9, 2012 17:08:34 GMT -6
I also noticed that Tomahawk has a Mohawk on the card, while the actual figure has a ponytail. I've never seen that figure with a Mohawk.
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chiefchief
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Post by chiefchief on Mar 12, 2012 14:44:27 GMT -6
Here are two customs my wife did for these Wrestlers of the World. I do not have the original outfits and she thought that Frenchie looked like a cowboy. This is what she whipped up for me. Attachments:
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Post by Terrible Tony on Oct 5, 2012 8:36:56 GMT -6
Here is a picture of the Ring & Figures.  |
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Post by galaxystarshooter on Oct 5, 2012 12:54:22 GMT -6
Thank you Terrible Tony  Looks like might be another line to search for Nice detail I like the guy in the cape. Nice packaging and art as well |
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Post by mdc113 on Feb 1, 2013 10:53:59 GMT -6
Just got these guys. No marking on them, but they still have their clothes and are in great shape. Anyone have an idea where these came from??  |
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Post by skullbooska on Feb 1, 2013 11:05:36 GMT -6
They are Wrestlers of the World by Sparkle Toys. Cool line and nice find.
They are in order Terrible Tom Tomahawk, Bad Boy from Bagdad, and Dr Fear.
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Post by Ebessan on Mar 14, 2014 12:40:42 GMT -6
Has anyone noticed this?   Frenchie's rip-off has 2 variants. Love the blonde hair/black mustache. |
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Looks like might be another line to search for 
