Variant Spotlight - Signature Series 3 Torsos

Before I get around to comparing old and new BCA figures in my next post, I hope to introduce to some of you an unusual variant that exists in the Signature Series 3 assortment.


Following on the heels of the Ripped and Ruthless Series 2 HHH sculpt released six months earlier, Jakks Pacific decided that, for whatever reason, their regular 6-inch figure line needed an influx of male torsos with gigantic, sagging breasts. Oh, and nipples.

If you're confused right now as to what kind of blog you might be reading, rest assured that this is a family show. SFW? Well, that's another story.

Thankfully, only three of the six figures in the set were equipped with these rather awkward augmentations. Edge, HHH and Stone Cold Steve Austin were the unlucky three, whereas The Rock, Undertaker and Jacqueline were saved from the humiliation.

Then again, I have a feeling Jacqueline's figure might have sold a little better with, umm, bigger man boobs.

Nevertheless, someone involved with the production of the Signature Series 3 figures considered this a good idea, maybe because they were trying to put the torso sculpt to better use or for cost-cutting measures, but it only leaves me scratching my head.

Oww, and I think just rubbed it raw.

MY HEAD pe-people..the head..on..top of my head. Oh, you know what I mean.

So, with my scalp mostly intact, I am only left to wonder what Jakks could have been thinking and why is it that the torso was never used again after that one occasion?

Beats me (again, family show), but I can say that Jakks made the right decision on the second go-round, and I'm sure all Edge, HHH and Steve Austin figure collectors were all the happier for it.

How ironic is it that The Rock was the one who had chest surgery because of excessive fat buildup in his breasts, yet his Signature Series 3 figure was not affected like some of the others?

Yes, I know what you're thinking, and it's true.

VJB has hit a new low.

I promise I won't make anymore references to The Rock's breasts.

Okay, just one, but I'll save it for someone special.

On that note, thanks for looking and have a happy Valentine's Day!

- Alex