Strongman
Kinnikuman (Kinkeshi) series
Strongman is figure #202 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
- Purple$26
- Dark Blue$27
- Green$23
- Magenta$30
About this figure
Identifying the sculpt is straightforward once you know what to look for: standing, arms slightly out at sides, single tall spike/mohawk fin on head, angry face, muscular bare torso, briefs, bare 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.
Strongman is documented in 5 of the ten production colors (Flesh, Purple, Dark Blue, Green, Magenta). The flesh version books around $17 in mint condition, while the magenta run is the toughest to find and trades closer to $30. As a Class A rare it anchors many want lists — mint examples move quickly when they surface.
