Funk/Scorpio competed for the WWF during the mid-to-late 1990s so, as was customary at the time, he received a wrestling figure courtesy of Jakks Pacific. He was featured in the main Superstars line, the fifth assortment released in 1997, and was released in a blue jumpsuit with removable blue entrance hat accessory. Originally, the figure wore an orange jumpsuit in one prototype from what I've heard but not seen (that I know of).
An entirely new body mold was created specifically for Funk (not Terry), and it was NEVER used again for any other BCA figure. The Flash Funk character did not survive on TV and, despite rumors of an upcoming 2 Cold Scorpio BCA figure in 1998, it was Scaggs' (REAL NAME ALERT!!!11) only Jakks Pacific WWF/E wrestling figure from his tenure with the company.
These were the days prior to Real Scan technology and parts were sculpted without anything to fall back on. Jakks Pacific put in a lot of effort for this one particular figure at the time, and I believe it paid off.
Head:
Again, the majority of BCA heads were not pretty and only a few were a good representation of the actual person.
The skintone is way off for the lighter-skinned Funk/Scorpio in real life, but the sculpt is decent, if not a little too round. The mustache is also too thick and stubble would have been the preferred choice here. Overall, though, it isn't terrible for its time (maybe it is now), but it was Jakks' one and only attempt and I thought they did a fair job. Also, notice the painted ear ring, which is a plus. Grade - 2.5/5
Torso:
Skintone is off and there are some checkered details missing from the suit, but it is an otherwise excellent torso mold for Funk. The open chest with painted cross and chain draped over it really complements the figure, and I find it hard to give this portion of the figure a bad grade. Grade - 4/5
Arms:
It is hard to distinguish where the forearm ends and the wrist begins, but the arms feature designs on the shoulders and a silver-painted ring on his left hand. I would have liked if there had been actual gloves separated from the suit instead of as one whole part, but I'll take it as is. Still very nice detail. Grade - 3.5/5
Legs:
Similar to the arms, there are some designs, including "FF" on the outer portion of Funk's right leg, but the real story is the sculpt of the boot covering on each leg. Really good job here by Jakks that simply wouldn't have cut it if there had been metallic blue painted over regular legs in tights. Also, I love the silver painted on the front and heel of the boots, which could have been skipped over if Jakks had wanted. Grade - 4.5/5
Accessories/Other:
"FF" hat that Funk wore during his entrance is included, and with plenty of detail to boot. A fur coat would have made this a must-have figure, but it isn't necessary for a figure that was mass released/produced in a large quantity. I'll also factor in the silver WWF stand and the various painted items molded to Funk (ear ring, cross, etc), but the hat was a nice touch. The entrance coat would have topped it off. Grade - 4.5/5
OVERALL: 19/25
More pictures of Superstars Series 5 Flash Funk can be viewed at this link:
- Alex
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