One of the rarest official Ripster figures ever made, if not the rarest.
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It is uncommon to see a figure this limited. But when they are, it's almost always a repaint. What is remarkable about this is that it is not a repaint at all. Mattel made a 1k run and that's it.
(1) Unopened Limited Edition Ripster Figure by Mattel Creations based on the original design
Basically this is a bit like the Street Sharks version of Mondo's first Turtle figure, except that figure was repainted multiple times.
Unlike some others, this is actually complete with shipper, unaltered, untouched, still in the original sealed shipping box. Not quite sure why many sellers feel the need to tamper with collectibles before listing them.
Packaging might have minor imperfections due to the random care by shipping companies and the stupidity of Mattel by shipping these separately instead of in a box together.
A complete set may be available separately if preferred, but the price will obviously be higher.
Don't delay. At only 1000 made, it's safe to say this is one of the most limited official Ripster figures ever produced, and the only one in the set that is actually a shark. Plus, there are tons of Sentinel figures with an edition size between 21,000 to 100,000 sold for 2 or 3x original cost. Here's a chance to own something legitimately rare and much more affordable, currently anyway. Price could change at any time or say no longer available.
If there's still any hesitation, feel free to look up some other figures significantly cheaper to produce, like a Funko Pop Lime Sour Patch Kid (LE 1000) for example, which is a much lower quality figure, not unique, just recolored, as well as many others which are typically recolors or repaints of high edition size figures, unlike this original Street Shark.
If there are any other name-brand figures this limited, but not some sort of reused parts variant, I'd love to know about them.
This is offered unopened because that is the original condition and it is by far my preferred way to buy items. While new items might have issues, I tend to avoid buying opened due in part to the numerous problems and dishonesty or carelessness of many sellers claiming "unused, displayed, inspected, new" and so on.
Obviously some pictures show a prototype. Paint may be slightly different.
Mattel's description:
- The Street Sharks Ripster figure stands 7" tall and features intricate sculpt details, big teeth and muscles, metallic finishes and 5 points of articulation.
- Accessories include a football helmet, a jaw shaped dumbbell and a bazooka launcher with football projectile.
- Premium display packaging reveals the designer story and the concept sketch that inspired the eventual Street Sharks characters you know and love.
- Ripster can also be displayed in the included clear bag with header card reminiscent of vintage toy packaging.
- The half-human, half-shark character was originally called "Ripley" and became the leader of the Street Sharks and my favourite as a kid!
Keep in mind that I end up with less than 87% of the payment. Then insured shipping takes another chunk of those leftovers. EBay may offer a good buyer discount though.
Ships in an actual box, not a bag or envelope. As always, shipping might result in imperfections.
Ships within 3 days of completed payment. Multiple shipping options available to suit your needs. Some faster than others.
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