{"product_id":"wwe-retro-wave-2-nikolai-volkoff-2022-mattel","title":"WWE Retro Wave 2 Nikolai Volkoff (2022 Mattel)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew WWF Golden Age heels carry the nostalgic weight of Nikolai Volkoff, the Soviet villain who shocked the wrestling world by winning the Tag Team Championships alongside the Iron Sheik at the very first WrestleMania. Mattel's Official WWE Retros line was built precisely for collectors who lived through that era, deliberately evoking the chunky, low-articulation aesthetic of the classic LJN rubber figures of the 1980s — a design philosophy that makes this Wave 2 release an instant shelf centerpiece for anyone chasing that Golden Age feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a vintage carded example, presented on the original red-and-blue blister card featuring Volkoff's iconic scowling photo and the \"Authentic Superstar Moves — Nikolai Kickolai!\" action-feature medallion. The card back lists all four Wave 2 figures — Bret \"Hit Man\" Hart, Jimmy Hart, Jim \"The Anvil\" Neidhart, and Volkoff — alongside the pull-back leg action diagram and the WrestleMania I Tag Team Championship bio blurb. The bubble remains fully intact and securely attached. Collectors should note that the Soviet flag deco omits the hammer-and-sickle symbol, a production detail that distinguishes this release from a fully screen-accurate representation and has become a talking point in the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced and assessed firsthand by the Jay's Toys team, this card presents in solid vintage condition consistent with its 2022 production run. As an authentic Mattel WWE product (Asst. HDX83 \/ HDX85), it carries full manufacturer legitimacy. We stand behind every collectible we sell — contact us with any questions about condition before purchasing. In stock now and ready to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mattel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54006742384956,"sku":"CC-MAT-WWE-NV-RET-7QDG","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/2596\/8956\/files\/image_001_4da70c66-317b-408f-ad8e-b25d6db66862.jpg?v=1787260205","url":"https:\/\/www.jaystoysandgames.com\/products\/wwe-retro-wave-2-nikolai-volkoff-2022-mattel","provider":"Jay's Toys And Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}