Specialman
Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series
Specialman is figure #069 of 236 in Mattel's 1985–88 M.U.S.C.L.E. line (Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere). Like every figure in the line, the sculpt originates from the Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series; the US release kept the Japanese name.
5 KNOWN COLOR VARIANTS · EST. VALUES FOR MINT CONDITION
- Flesh$24
- Salmon$37
- Purple$36
- Dark Blue$38
- Light Blue$35
About this figure
Identifying the sculpt is straightforward once you know what to look for: standing, both fists raised at chest height, insect/beetle-like head with vertical crest, "SPECIAL 98" jersey text, football-style uniform, boots. Like every genuine figure in the line, originals carry the “Y/S·N·T” foot stamp — a soft or missing stamp is the quickest way to spot a reproduction.
Specialman is documented in 5 of the ten production colors (Flesh, Salmon, Purple, Dark Blue, Light Blue). The flesh version books around $24 in mint condition, while the dark blue run is the toughest to find and trades closer to $38. As a Class A rare it anchors many want lists — mint examples move quickly when they surface.
