Kazuo Nakano
Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series
Kazuo Nakano is figure #162 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$17
- Salmon$26
- Red$24
- Light Blue$25
- Green$23
About this figure
Identifying the sculpt is straightforward once you know what to look for: standing, business suit and tie, glasses, short parted hair, holding microphone in left hand at chest, right arm at side, small stocky build. 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.
Kazuo Nakano is documented in 5 of the ten production colors (Flesh, Salmon, Red, Light Blue, Green). The flesh version books around $17 in mint condition, while the salmon run is the toughest to find and trades closer to $26. As a Class A rare it anchors many want lists — mint examples move quickly when they surface.
