Back in March Toys R Us released a series of two-packs to promote the then-upcoming WWE All-Stars video game. The WWE All-Stars two-packs consist of a set of one WWE Legends figure and a current Superstar from the WWE Elite Collection. Here's a look at Austin versus Punk.
Steve Austin vs CM Punk
WWE All-Stars
Mattel/ 7" Scale
$25.99 (Toys R Us & online exclusive)
Regarding the sculpting of the two figures, there's nothing new, as the main purpose of this series is to provide previously released figures in new decos at a lower price. The set also features a few accessories to keep things interesting. We'll start things off with Stone Cold.
It would have been great to get a DTA t-shirt instead, but that probably didn't "cost out" for Mattel. The hat fits his head fine, but it looks a little goofy considering Austin's in his wrestling attire.
If you've collected Legends and Elites from the beginning, you probably already have earlier versions of these two. There's not much new sculpt-wise, but if either is a favorite of yours, you'll happily add them as I have. With Punk you get great new redecos of his attire, but for Stone Cold that's not easily accomplished since his attire barely changed at all. I'm glad Mattel added the second knee brace and added a new deco to his vest, in that respect. I could live without out the cap, and in fact, I think instead of it and the hair clippers, they should have given Punk a t-shirt or weapon. The price isn't bad considering single Elite figures now sell for $16.99 at Toys R Us (and not much cheaper everywhere else). In all, it's a good set and great value if you don't have either of these guys, yet.