Mini Review #2 - 2 Tuff Series 1 Double Packs

In the BCA universe, what happens when you mix the Tag Team series with the Managers series?

That's right, it's too tough to call.

...Wait, no, I mean...it's 2 Tuff!


So, I thought I would put together a mini review of sorts, skipping all of the background information and getting right to the heart of the matter.

As you may or may not know, I'll be using a rating system which focuses on five major aspects of the figure - the head, torso, arms, legs and any additional accessories or extra details that should be factored in.


Before we get started, take a look at the original prototypes shown on the back carding and compare them to the finished products.

Good? Okay, well let's move on...


Truth Commission (The Interrogator and Rekon) - 17/25

Most fans will remember The Interrogator as the fun-loving Kurrgan from The Oddities and Rekon as Bossman's sidekick Bull Buchanan, but this 2-pack representing their time together in the short-lived Truth Commission stable is fairly good even without Sniper.

I reviewed Rekon before as part of my list of the top ten one-hit wonders in the BCA line, but maybe I should have included The Interrogator, too, since this figure was also never released again.

Either way, it's clear that this set is worth picking up for those looking to add another duo to their late 90s WWF tag team division.


Disciples of Apocalypse (Chainz and 8-Ball) - 19/25

Chainz and 8-Ball made up one-half of the DOA stable - other members included 8-Ball's twin brother, Skull, and Crush - and were chosen for this series to defend the group well.

From the logos on the back of the vests to the tattoos wrapping around their arms, it's the attention to detail that makes this 2-pack stand out the most to me.

They didn't always put on mat classics each week against the Nation of Domination or Los Boricuas, but it's safe to say that Chainz and 8-Ball's debut Jakks figures are a worthy addition to any collection.


Goldust and Marlena - 19/25

Goldust dons the Two-Face make-up alongside his ex-wife, Marlena, in this 2-pack remniscent of the days when their marriage was crumbling right before our very eyes.

How sad. Yet, it brings the best (or near to it, at least) out of Jakks with the incredible sculpt of Marlena, which I reviewed earlier, and the equally-impressive Goldust repaint.

However, Dustin's get-up does lose a few points for me because the silver sheen of the attire is not wholly accurate (check the prototype again to see how it changed).

You've got to appreciate the "Goldust" writing across his upper back, though, since it's the only time you'll see it in the BCA line.


Chyna and HHH - 16.25/25

Yeah, it's a weird score average, but blame it on Hunter's oft-released, if not off-putting, debut figure.

Chyna carries the load in this 2-pack and once again proves that Jakks could make an excellent female figure in those days with much more ease than a figure of a male wrestler.

Of course, HHH's frame would be better represented later on with the Superstars Series 6 sculpt, but there's still no denying the awfulness that was his Superstars Series 4 figure.

Besides, who didn't hate accidentally breaking off that ponytail and having to super glue it back on multiple times? I know I did.

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Be on the lookout for more mini and full-length reviews from VJB in 2011.

Until next time, thanks for looking and have a nice day!

- Alex