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Post by waywardmonk on May 9, 2017 16:04:21 GMT -6
I've debated about whether or not to officially include some of the latter-year lines that are only very loosely related to early Mannix lines. I've come to the conclusion that I should officially list them and I'll refer to them as "Mannix"-related. Many collectors disagree on what is "Mannix" and what isn't. I will recap and update my opinion on the matter: 1) The original "Mannix" lines are MCT's 5" Top Warrior/OverTop Man, Monster Warriors, & Two Face Monster. The later 5.5" wrestler bodies are up-sized resculpts of these original molds. It is an injustice to refer to these as "Mannix" because it does not credit the originators for their genius knock-off work that started it all. 2) The only official Mannix figures in this thread are the IWC International Wrestling Champions figures. (Mannix did have a few other unrelated lines with their name on them however, including a line of Sungold body wrestlers!) I consider Mannix more of an importer/distributor, than a real brand. 3) The rest of the lines in this thread are referred to as "Mannix" (in quotes). Sniper Toys was the 1st super collector of these figures and dubbed them as such due to the common use of molds in the various lines. Since most of the lines have no brand affiliation except Mannix IWC wrestlers, the name "Mannix" stuck. Rocklord perpetuated this moniker when he purchased Sniper's collection and later sold them. 4) I have expanded what was previously considered "Mannix" by including the many 6" lines that use IWC wrestler head molds and/or early "Mannix" weapon molds. These all have bodies loosely based on Hasbro's Conan line from the 90's. Later lines have new weapon molds, but retain the original 6" bodies so they are included. 5) I include the Skeleton Fighter lines because they use early & late Mannix weapon molds and well, they're just cool 6) A few later 6" lines include both Conan-style bodies and also knights that use non-"Mannix" bootleg body molds (e.g. Galaxy Empire & Spawn). I have included these as officially "Mannix" because they are within the same lines as "Mannix" figures even though they share no molds in common. 7) I have decided to officially include "Mannix"-related lines that have all-new body molds and whose only loose link to previous lines are the reuse of later "Mannix" weapon molds. Here's a couple "red-headed stepchildren of Mannix" ("Mannix"-related lines) that I've recently acquired (Thanks again to Skullbooska!)  Thunder Snake I believe there are four in this set. God knows what line or franchise they may be knocking off (perhaps Mummies Alive?), but they are kinda cool. The body is from Nuclear Spawn and the weapons are the same later "Mannix" bootlegs of Hasbro's Wrath Amon that I pointed out in my previous post.  The Power Slayer Clearly a knock-off of Clayburn Moore's Buffy line from 1999. I believe there are also 4 in this line, all with same heads/bodies just painted different. They all use later "Mannix" weapon molds (which were bootlegs of weapons from Skeleton Warriors, Power Rangers, Spawn, et al). |
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Post by waywardmonk on May 10, 2017 9:32:45 GMT -6
This is one of my favorite "Mannix"-related lines.  Knight Warrior 2.5" Minifigs using down-sized molds of a couple 6" Mannix warriors. These are undoubtedly manufactured by the same guys that made the Darkness Warriors he-man bootlegs as they share common elements including the same castle mold as seen on the back:  They were also sold in single packs just like the Darkness Warriors were:  Here's a side-by-side comparison of the 6" Mannix warriors vs their 2.5" minifig counterparts. The warrior on the right uses the Toy Biz Hercules Ares head I mentioned previously.  And lastly, close-up pic of the minifgs with their helmets off and a comparison of the 6" Mannix sword vs the 2.5" version. The sword by the way is a bootleg of a Gargoyles sword   The Darkness Warriors were no doubt released in the early 2000's to take advantage of the 200X He-Man franchise. The Knight Warriors I expect were knocking off Fisher Price's Imaginext castle lines which began in 2002. I love that they shrunk the Mannix warrior and sword molds and even went the extra mile to make the helmets removable. There seem to be at least a few color variations, but apparently only the two basic warrior styles. |
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Post by waywardmonk on May 20, 2017 15:36:39 GMT -6
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Post by waywardmonk on May 20, 2017 15:52:17 GMT -6
The Wild Hunter This one's a new favorite. I had the figure with the crown of thorns loose a couple years ago and suspected it was Mannix related just based on the classic Hasbro Conan straddle-stance used in so many of the 6" Mannix lines. Now to find them carded with the same late-Mannix bootleg accessories, I can offically add them to the list. Looks like a bizarre knock-off of Tarzan. My first instinct was to say it's a ko of Mattel's 1999 Disney Tarzan line, but the knife and spear with each figure are straight-up bootlegs from Trendmasters 1995 Tarzan line. Curious. I'm going to guess that my instinct is right, that these were released c. 2000 to take advantage of the Disney line. And that the clever makers went back to the 95 Tarzan line for the accessories. I love the horned beast man, but what is up with that blue hat on the other figure???     |
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Post by rihia2k on May 20, 2017 16:32:21 GMT -6
The Wild Hunter I love the horned beast man, but what is up with that blue hat on the other figure??? This line is amazing! But that hat! Noticed it straight away. What the que?! |
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Post by Ebessan on Jun 3, 2017 4:22:35 GMT -6
Nothing says "animal hide" like a fancy li'l hat.
Edit: Then again, if you're mixing metals with tree bark, maybe this species was bound to disappear. They look like inmates who spent 10 minutes looting a Party City.
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Post by waywardmonk on Aug 23, 2017 11:35:49 GMT -6
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Post by sexyoldersister on Feb 27, 2021 16:05:37 GMT -6
I'd love more info and pics too Thanks for starting the thread. There's threads on the board I've noticed but obit for each line. As a huge fan of the 90s WWF Toys these ripped I fell for them right add I saw them. |
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Post by sexyoldersister on Feb 27, 2021 16:06:16 GMT -6
I've been trying to figure out a reasonable chronology for the various "Mannix" lines. Here is what I have come up with so far and my reasoning. A lot of assumption, but there's not much to go on. First, I think it's unfortunate these figures will likely continue to be called "Mannix" figures until no one cares about them anymore. MCT actually appears to be responsible for releasing these bizarre and beautiful creations into the world. I feel it's insulting to the creative geniuses that obviously put a great deal of effort into making these unique and detailed designs that their figures should be cursed with the name of the company responsible for the most ordinary and thoughtless of the lot, the straight-up bootleg IWC figures. In fact... I don't think the first few lines put out by MCT were knock-offs at all. At least I can't figure out what they are supposed to be copying. It seems to me they are 100% original, weird and totally awesome discount store action figures. MCT was a discount store distributor for regional stores like Jackpot and Roses. They mostly had the same kind of junk toys you can find at dollar stores today. Their action figures were not so typical. The first few 5" scale figure lines were produced like regular action figure lines with date stamps. card art on the front and back of the cardbacks, unique accessories, and even trading cards! They probably had higher production runs and better distribution which would explain why they are the most common. It's very possible some lines may have been on the shelves for several years after their initial release. "Two Face Monster" and "Vikings" lost the MCT 1993 stamp and the Vikings lost the peg holes on the feet. These probably had shorter production runs and limited distribution being at the tail end of this manufacturing cycle. 5" OverTop Man 1992 The earliest official date. Package states 1992 (figures stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet)
5" Top Warrior 1993 Figures and cards stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet
5" Monster Warriors 1993 Figures and cards stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet
5" "Two Face Monster" 1993+ Have not seen these carded; figures not stamped MCT 1993 anymore, but peg holes still on feet.
5" "Vikings" 1993+ Have not seen these carded; figures no longer stamped MCT 1993 and no more peg holes.
The 9" figures lack the MCT date stamp and were possibly released later than their 5" counterparts. Perhaps they were made in response to Toy Biz' 10" figures released in the mid-90's. They have similar window-box packaging.
The 5.5" introduced all new, but very similar body molds. While dubious artistic licencse is taken, these are the real knock-offs. The Mannix wrestlers appear to be among first produced and were knocking off Hasbro's big WWF franchise. They probably had high production numbers and better distribution than the other 5.5" which would explain why they are the most common. (There is a small manufacturing difference in the 5.5": All have screwholes in the back except Mighty Sharks and possibly the Dinos)
5.5" Two Face Monster 1994+ Likely knock-off of the 5" "Two Face Monster" and must have come later.
5.5" IWC wrestling et al 1994+ The Hasbro figures that Mannix bootlegged were released in 1994. These had to come after them.
5.5" Mighty Sharks 1995+ Likely knock-offs of the Street Sharks figures released in 1995
5.5" "Dinos Attacks" 1996+ Likely knock-offs of Extreme Dinsosaurs released in 1996
5.5" Monsters Maniacs 1998+ Likely knock-offs of McFarlanes Movie Maniacs
5.5" Apes Attacks ver 1 2001+ Likely knock-offs of the Planet of the Apes remake movie released in 2001
5.5" Apes Attacks ver 2 2001+
5.5" Master of the Fighters 2002+ Likely knock-offs of the MOTU 200x figs released in 2002 (and read on another forum they were seen together)
The 6" figures seem to be the last ones made, but likely overlap the 5.5" lines at their end. These continue the knock-offs, but may have some original lines as well.
6" Heroes of Empire 2000+ Possible connection to Gladiator movie released in 2000
6" The Dungeons 2000+ May be original line. Assume to be released around same time as other 6" figures.
6" The Last Frighter 2000+ May be original line. Assume to be released around same time as other 6" figures.
6" Combo Knight 2000+
6" Apes Attacks 2001+ Likely knock-offs of the Planet of the Apes remake movie released in 2001
6" Mystic Rings 2001+ Likley knock-offs of the Lord of the Rings movies which began in 2001
6" Krieger/Ritter 2002+ Euro price tag dates it ** thanks Alfi! **
The 6" skeletons are not so clear. They are obviously knock-offs of Playmates Skeleton Warriors line which was originally released in 1994. This line was rereleased in 2002 however by RePlay. There have been at least 7 distinct releases of the skeleton figures with accessory variations spanning all the "Mannix" lines. Some skeletons may be regional variations, but it's likely the various lines span many years and could have been released anywhere between 1994 and 2002+...
The Galaxy Warriors/Fighters-style Two Faces Devil I thought may predate these lines, but the card art looks the same as the mid-late 90's figures.
The metallic "Shark Warriors" have Devil Warriors bodies which I've read came out in 1997, so they probably came out after that.
Any insights or corrections are greatly appreciated.
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Post by sexyoldersister on Feb 27, 2021 16:10:12 GMT -6
I've been trying to figure out a reasonable chronology for the various "Mannix" lines. Here is what I have come up with so far and my reasoning. A lot of assumption, but there's not much to go on. First, I think it's unfortunate these figures will likely continue to be called "Mannix" figures until no one cares about them anymore. MCT actually appears to be responsible for releasing these bizarre and beautiful creations into the world. I feel it's insulting to the creative geniuses that obviously put a great deal of effort into making these unique and detailed designs that their figures should be cursed with the name of the company responsible for the most ordinary and thoughtless of the lot, the straight-up bootleg IWC figures. In fact... I don't think the first few lines put out by MCT were knock-offs at all. At least I can't figure out what they are supposed to be copying. It seems to me they are 100% original, weird and totally awesome discount store action figures. MCT was a discount store distributor for regional stores like Jackpot and Roses. They mostly had the same kind of junk toys you can find at dollar stores today. Their action figures were not so typical. The first few 5" scale figure lines were produced like regular action figure lines with date stamps. card art on the front and back of the cardbacks, unique accessories, and even trading cards! They probably had higher production runs and better distribution which would explain why they are the most common. It's very possible some lines may have been on the shelves for several years after their initial release. "Two Face Monster" and "Vikings" lost the MCT 1993 stamp and the Vikings lost the peg holes on the feet. These probably had shorter production runs and limited distribution being at the tail end of this manufacturing cycle. 5" OverTop Man 1992 The earliest official date. Package states 1992 (figures stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet)
5" Top Warrior 1993 Figures and cards stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet
5" Monster Warriors 1993 Figures and cards stamped MCT 1993, peg holes on feet
5" "Two Face Monster" 1993+ Have not seen these carded; figures not stamped MCT 1993 anymore, but peg holes still on feet.
5" "Vikings" 1993+ Have not seen these carded; figures no longer stamped MCT 1993 and no more peg holes.
The 9" figures lack the MCT date stamp and were possibly released later than their 5" counterparts. Perhaps they were made in response to Toy Biz' 10" figures released in the mid-90's. They have similar window-box packaging.
The 5.5" introduced all new, but very similar body molds. While dubious artistic licencse is taken, these are the real knock-offs. The Mannix wrestlers appear to be among first produced and were knocking off Hasbro's big WWF franchise. They probably had high production numbers and better distribution than the other 5.5" which would explain why they are the most common. (There is a small manufacturing difference in the 5.5": All have screwholes in the back except Mighty Sharks and possibly the Dinos)
5.5" Two Face Monster 1994+ Likely knock-off of the 5" "Two Face Monster" and must have come later.
5.5" IWC wrestling et al 1994+ The Hasbro figures that Mannix bootlegged were released in 1994. These had to come after them.
5.5" Mighty Sharks 1995+ Likely knock-offs of the Street Sharks figures released in 1995
5.5" "Dinos Attacks" 1996+ Likely knock-offs of Extreme Dinsosaurs released in 1996
5.5" Monsters Maniacs 1998+ Likely knock-offs of McFarlanes Movie Maniacs
5.5" Apes Attacks ver 1 2001+ Likely knock-offs of the Planet of the Apes remake movie released in 2001
5.5" Apes Attacks ver 2 2001+
5.5" Master of the Fighters 2002+ Likely knock-offs of the MOTU 200x figs released in 2002 (and read on another forum they were seen together)
The 6" figures seem to be the last ones made, but likely overlap the 5.5" lines at their end. These continue the knock-offs, but may have some original lines as well.
6" Heroes of Empire 2000+ Possible connection to Gladiator movie released in 2000
6" The Dungeons 2000+ May be original line. Assume to be released around same time as other 6" figures.
6" The Last Frighter 2000+ May be original line. Assume to be released around same time as other 6" figures.
6" Combo Knight 2000+
6" Apes Attacks 2001+ Likely knock-offs of the Planet of the Apes remake movie released in 2001
6" Mystic Rings 2001+ Likley knock-offs of the Lord of the Rings movies which began in 2001
6" Krieger/Ritter 2002+ Euro price tag dates it ** thanks Alfi! **
The 6" skeletons are not so clear. They are obviously knock-offs of Playmates Skeleton Warriors line which was originally released in 1994. This line was rereleased in 2002 however by RePlay. There have been at least 7 distinct releases of the skeleton figures with accessory variations spanning all the "Mannix" lines. Some skeletons may be regional variations, but it's likely the various lines span many years and could have been released anywhere between 1994 and 2002+...
The Galaxy Warriors/Fighters-style Two Faces Devil I thought may predate these lines, but the card art looks the same as the mid-late 90's figures.
The metallic "Shark Warriors" have Devil Warriors bodies which I've read came out in 1997, so they probably came out after that.
Any insights or corrections are greatly appreciated.
Hi I just purchased this at an antique market any info would be great I can’t post a picture  Galaxy War two black and silver figures on card with a gold and a silver weapon |
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Post by figurecollector on Feb 27, 2021 19:47:27 GMT -6
Hi I just purchased this at an antique market any info would be great I can’t post a picture Galaxy War two black and silver figures on card with a gold and a silver weapon You should be able to post photos. I am not sure how you store them, but you have to have IMG codes that appear on sites like Photobucket and Imgr. I am not certain that you can load them from a phone. |
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Post by Ghouldrool on Sept 27, 2021 6:55:38 GMT -6
Anybody still collecting these Mannix figures? They were quite the rage back in 2012! Well, if anybody is still interested in info on these, we never found the red robot that's pictured on this awesome card art:  But I remembered I came across it once and saved a picture. For reference, here it is!  So it actually DOES exist. I wonder if it's made by the same company and if it bootlegs a known body, too. |
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Post by figurecollector on Sept 27, 2021 19:16:59 GMT -6
I haven't gotten any in a while, but I collect the wrestling versions.
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Post by dylansharek on Oct 21, 2021 9:39:24 GMT -6
waywardmonk - First, thank you for this thread. I run www.WrestlingFigureDatabase.com and this has been super helpful for understanding the "Mannix connection" of all these lines. Second, I was wondering if you happened to have high resolution photos of OverTop Man and Top Warrior figures? Either way, I'd love to connect to talk about these and other bootleg wrestling lines with an expert. Our email is wrestlingfiguredb@gmail.com.
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Post by francop2 on Nov 18, 2021 14:30:01 GMT -6
"Shark Warriors" (Mighty Sharks heads on Devil Warriors bodies). I'm convinced now that these metallic sharks are legitimate bootlegs and not some custom jobs. I've seen all 4 Mighty Sharks heads on them with several different eye colors. I'd love to see a carded version!  Thanks to Skullbooska & Collectively Speaking for use of their pics!Hello fellow "mannix maniacs"! In response to: Metallic Sharks ** need verification of name ** (gold/silver Devil Warrior bodies w/ Mighty Sharks heads) I don't know if some one else already noticed this. This line was call "Sharks Ocean Warrior"  It is right to make this connection? Mighty Sharks -> Sharks Ocean Warrior -> Ocean Warrior This means "Ocean Warrior" (Street Sharks KO) also belongs to the "Mannixverse" ? |
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Post by figurecollector on Nov 18, 2021 20:06:39 GMT -6
Looks like it to me.
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Post by Ghouldrool on Nov 19, 2021 1:58:10 GMT -6
Oh that is a fantastic card back, great find! I don't believe I've ever seen those figures on the card before!
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Post by kuo on Aug 15, 2022 1:56:51 GMT -6
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Galaxy War two black and silver figures on card with a gold and a silver weapon 
I got these