AWA Remco Action Figure line


The AWA Remco Action Figure Line was an action figure toyline based on the wrestlers of the now defunct American Wrestling Association Promotion, or AWA. They were made by the toy company Remco from 1985 to 1986. The toys were made of a solid plastic pose, with moveable waists, legs, arms, and heads. Most came with accessories, from outfits to championship belts. This was actually the first line of wrestling figures available for sale in the United States, preceding the very popular WWF Wrestling Superstars line from LJN which also debuted in 1985.
This set is unique for releasing figures in 2 or 3 packs as opposed to single figure packs. the only figures available in single figure packs was the final series in the collection, the highly collectible Mat Mania series released in 1986.
The set has become increasingly valuable in recent years. The most common figures are the figures released the earliest, and the most sought after are the final series. Loose figures are valuable if they come with the original accessories. The Mat Mania series released in 1986 have been sold on eBay for anywhere from $400-$1200 MOC.
Referee's Nasty Ned and Curly Brown heads were redesigned using the 1982 Remco Lost World of the Warlord MIKOLA and MACHISTE 6" Action Figures.

The Complete Collection

Series 1 (Yellow Banner)- 1984

Series 2 (Red Banner)- 1985

Series 3 (3-Packs) - 1985

Fight to the Finish 2 Packs with VHS Cassette
  • Steve Regal vs. Curt Hennig
  • Buddy Roberts vs. Greg Gagne
  • Michael Hayes vs. Rick Martel

Series 4 (Black Cards)- 1986

Greatest Grudge Matches 2 Packs
Rings and Accessories - 1985
  • Allstar Wrestling Ring
  • Battle Royal Playset with 7 figures
  • 2nd Battle Royal Playset with 7 figures
  • Steel Cage Match Playset
Thumbsters - 1985
Championship Belt - 1985
Could hold up to 5 different figures
'''Power Slam Wrestling VCR Game - 1985'''

Series 5 (Single Card Release) - 1986

Mat Mania
Re-Releases on Mat Mania Card
Mini Mashers - 1986
Came in a 12 pack, 8 pack or 4 pack with assorted AWA colored silicone plastic figures, 12 figures in all: Animal, Hawk, Scott Hall, Boris Zhukov, Stan Hansen, Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty, John Nord, Larry Zybszko, Ric Flair, Curt Hennig, and Nick Bockwinkel.