D-Von Dudley's Wrestling Figure Collection: A Deep Dive

Early Career Figures

• 💡 The first figure discussed is the ECW D-Von Dudley figure, notable for its inclusion of a trash can and a unique pivot punch action.
• ⚠️ A rare factory error is highlighted where a New Jack figure was mistakenly packaged as D-Von, a detail discovered years later.
• 🚀 D-Von expresses that receiving his first action figure was a significant moment, signifying he had "finally arrived" and was a major milestone for him and his young children.
• 🧩 The ECW figures are praised for their unique body parts, making each figure distinct, unlike later lines that often reused molds.

WWE and Ruthless Aggression Era Figures

• 🏆 The WWF Rulers of the Ring D-Von Dudley figure is presented as a marker of his arrival at Wrestlemania, particularly after the iconic ladder match.
• 🤩 D-Von shares that he was a childhood wrestling figure collector, making the creation of his own WWE figure a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
• 💥 A three-pack with The Rock is mentioned as a significant figure, solidifying his status within WWE.
• 🧐 The Ruthless Aggression era figure is discussed as one of the last figures released before D-Von and Bubba Ray left WWE in 2005.
• 🤔 D-Von expresses disappointment that a Reverend D-Von figure was never produced, believing it would be a popular addition, especially with current legend deals.

TNA and Later Career Figures

• 🤼 The TNA "Brother Devon" figure is noted for its inclusion of a table accessory, molded wrist tape, finger tape, and chains, reflecting his TNA persona.
• 🚫 The team faced challenges with WWE owning the rights to the "Dudley Boyz" name, leading to the creation of "Team 3D" and "Brother Devon" and "Brother Ray".
• 📉 The Jax Team 3D figure is considered less detailed and a step down from previous WWE figures, likely due to using older molds and a change in manufacturer.
• 🌟 A recent "From the Vault" figure based on his 2015 WWE return is highlighted as potentially the best figure due to its detailed sculpt, red camo, accessories, and tattoos.

Figure Collecting and Legacy

• 📈 D-Von acknowledges having a vast collection, possibly over a hundred figures, leading to significant royalty checks over the years.
• 🤝 He expresses gratitude for the newer generation of wrestlers welcoming him and Bubba Ray back into WWE, contrasting it with potential locker room friction from past eras.
• 🎁 The Ringside Exclusive ECW figure is praised for its detail, accessories like the ECW Tag Team Titles, and its presentation, making it a fan favorite and a great item for signings.
• 🌟 The "Major Wrestling Figure Podcast" is promoted, with D-Von highlighting his own YouTube channel and Instagram presence, encouraging fans to follow his content.