10 of today's best WWE action figures

I have a confession to make. At nearly 40 years old, I have a massive toy collection. However, my collection doesn't include nerf guns, legos or hot wheels. My collection contains roughly 2,500 wrestling action figures.

I have been collection wrestling action figures since I was 7 years old. Over the years, I have acquired some amazing finds. I still have the old Hasbro and Jakks Pacific figures from decades ago, but I also collect a lot of today's Mattel figures as well.

While the real monetary value lies within the old figures from the 80's and early 90's, it's important to understand that Mattel has really stepped their game up with today's new line of action figures, which are certainly worth investing in, if you are a collector.

I recently sat down and scoured through the latest WWE action figures, searching for the hottest selling, must-have figures currently on the market. After several days of research, I have come up with the following list of 10 WWE action figures that you should consider purchasing. Here's a look at today's best WWE action figures.

#10 Dusty Rhodes: Mattel Summerslam 2017

He's the American Dream and while he may be gone physically, his spirit and his legacy will live on for eternity.

Mattel knocked this one out of the park. This is the latest Mattel Summerslam series, which only costs around 10 bucks at your local retail stores. This figure features Dusty's iconic black trunks with yellow polka-dots, as well as the famous cowboy boots. The figures even have the birthmark on Dream's big ol' belly!

#9 John Cena: Defining Moments "Thuganomics"

Enter capt — Cena's had many figures produced, this might be his best!

If you are a collector, then you're well aware that nearly every series of today's action figures contains a John Cena. However, this isn't your average WWE series, this is the exclusive Mattel series known as Defining Moments.

The Defining Moments series is a bit more expensive than the Mattel Elite series figures. For instance, this particular Cena figure will run you close to 25 bucks before taxes. However, don't let the price detour you. The detail and overall articulation of this figure is absolutely flawless. This is one to put in a package protector and keep away from the little ones!

#8 Macho Man Randy Savage: Mattel Elite Series Flashback "Ultimate Maniacs"

Enter capn — Mattel did great bringing back the days of The Ultimate Maniacs!

Not too many WWE Superstars past or present are as polarising as the one and only Macho Man Randy Savage! In this recent Elite Series, Savage is dressed down in his red-and-yellow ring attire from the Ultimate Maniacs era, when he partnered briefly with The Ultimate Warrior.

Mattel has really done great with the Elite run of their WWE figures. While they are usually around double the price of most basic figures, the Elite figures are very much worth the investment, especially considering the extra attention to detail, as well as the added accessories, such as Macho's hat in this one.

#7 Big Boss Man: Mattel Elite Series 47-A

To keep with the nostalgia theme, our next figure is this awesome Elite Series figure of the Big Boss Man. There have been a few Boss Man figures in the past, but this is the first time a figure has been produced featuring the blacked out ring attire, complete with the black hood, handcuffs, nightstick, and shades.

One other thing worth noting with the Series 47-A run is that each figure in the series comes with a piece of the entrance ramp display accessory. Once you collect each of the figures in this series, you will have all of the pieces to complete the display. Similar to most Elite Series figures, this one will run you between 18 and 20 dollars in most retail stores.

#6 Honky Tonk Man/Ultimate Warrior: Mattel Battlepack "Summerslam"

Enter captio — Two of the best from the 80's and 90's!

I just had to include at least one Battlepack in this list. Just for those who are not familiar with WWE action figure collecting, or simply haven't paid much attention to the market in recent years, the Mattel Battlepack is always going to be a package that contains two action figures. Usually, it'll be a tag-team, or perhaps two rivals, or something along those lines. In this pack, Mattel gives us two of the greats from the past, as well as two of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all-time with Ultimate Warrior and The Honky Tonk Man.

The Mattel Battlepack series typically goes for around 25 bucks in most retail stores. However, this particular one has been in high-demand and selling out in many stores, which has caused its collector value to rise. Many online third-party sellers are asking for anywhere between $35 and $50 for this Battlepack.

#5 Asuka: Mattel Elite Series 47-A "First time in the line"

The first ever Asuka WWE figure is here!

As we continue up our list, on our way to the today's top figure, we have yet another figure from Mattel's Elite Series 47-A. This is the Asuka Elite figure. What makes this one extra special, is the fact that this is Asuka's very first WWE action figure! Anytime a WWE Superstar has their first action figure produced, Mattel will include the phrase "first time in the line," which signifies the obvious.

This Asuka figure comes with her infamous mask as well, which has dynamite detail. As I have mentioned about previous Elite figures, this one will also cost you around $20 in stores, if you can find one. Otherwise, you will likely pay double on eBay, or Ringside Collectables.

#4 AJ Styles: Mattel Elite Series 47-A

Mattel has finally released the very first AJ Styles WWE action figure and it is perfect! This particular figure is yet another one from the high-profiled Elite Series 47-A, but this one could be the most sought after of the entire series.

In the past, Jakks Pacific has created and produced several TNA figures for AJ Styles. However, this is the first one for AJ as a WWE Superstar. Not to mention the fact that Mattel's quality is far and away better than Jakks.

Good luck finding this one on toy store shelves. A number of online resellers are asking up to $50 for this figure, which normally goes for roughly 20 bucks in stores.

#3 Farooq and The Rock: Mattel Elite 2-Pack "Nation of Domination"

Enter capti — We are the NATION....of DOMINATION!

In my personal opinion, the Nation of Domination remains as one of the most underrated factions of all-time. With that said, I was extremely excited when I heard that Mattel was producing this unique 2-pack, featuring The Rock and Farooq.

Surprisingly, this particular pack is easy to find on most retail store shelves. For whatever reason, the initial run sold fairly slow but is now starting to finally pick up speed.

In this 2-pack, you'll get Farooq and The Rock, along with the intercontinental title accessory for The Rock, and the hat for Farooq. Most stores sell this set for around 29 dollars.

#2 Kevin Owens: Mattel Elite Series 47-A

Kevin Owens has been privy to having several WWE action figures made in his likeness since he arrived. However, none of the past KO figures can come close to touching this beauty.

This Elite Kevin Owens features his "Fight Owens Fight" shirt, but the best addition is the Universal Championship, along with the revealing podium, much like what you saw on Monday Night RAW the night this title was introduced to the WWE Universe.

You may have to search a few store before you'll find this one, but there are certainly plenty of these figures out there and with a price tag of under 20 bucks, it's well worth your time.

#1 Chris Jericho: Mattel Elite Ringside Exclusive "The List"

At last, we have arrived at the number one pick on my list of today's best WWE action figures.

Chris Jericho is no stranger to the action figure world. In fact, Jericho has several older figures that are now worth a pretty penny on the hardcore collectors market. But this one is not an old one. In fact, this is the newest Y2J release and it's certainly a must-get for all fans, regardless if you're a collector or just a common fan.

As you see, this one comes with Jericho's patented scarf, as well as the most famous clipboard of all-time. You know it better as "The List." Week after week, Chris Jericho added multiple names to The List, including his former BFF, Kevin Owens.

It is important to note that this figure is not and never will be available in retail stores. The only place you can purchase it is online at Ringside Collectables and the current price they have this figure listed for is just $21.99.

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