Junkman
Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series
Junkman is figure #127 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
- Orange$31
- Red$34
- Purple$36
About this figure
Identifying the sculpt is straightforward once you know what to look for: standing, angry grimacing face, muscular torso with buttons/rivets down chest, arms out holding large rectangular block hands with two circular studs each, thick legs. 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.
Junkman is documented in 5 of the ten production colors (Flesh, Salmon, Orange, Red, Purple). The flesh version books around $24 in mint condition, while the salmon run is the toughest to find and trades closer to $37. As a Class A rare it anchors many want lists — mint examples move quickly when they surface.
