Phoenixman
Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series
Phoenixman is figure #188 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$26
- Purple$39
- Dark Blue$42
- Green$35
- Magenta$46
About this figure
Identifying the sculpt is straightforward once you know what to look for: standing, single top-knot spike on head, angry face, right fist clenched at chest, left hand open at side, ragged-edged tunic and shorts, barefoot. 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.
Phoenixman is documented in 5 of the ten production colors (Flesh, Purple, Dark Blue, Green, Magenta). The flesh version books around $26 in mint condition, while the magenta run is the toughest to find and trades closer to $46. As a Class A rare it anchors many want lists — mint examples move quickly when they surface.
