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The Story

Step into the golden age of professional wrestling with this authentic LJN Wrestling Superstars figure of the legendary "Mean" Gene Okerlund from 1985. As one of the most recognizable voices and personalities in WWF history, Mean Gene was the interviewer who captured the most memorable moments of the Rock 'n' Wrestling era. This original LJN release showcases the company's distinctive style with its solid construction and classic card artwork that defined mid-1980s wrestling toy culture.

LJN's Wrestling Superstars line brought WWF icons into fans' homes during the explosive growth of wrestling entertainment. Mean Gene's figure stands as a unique piece from this era—rarely do interviewers and non-wrestlers receive the action figure treatment, making this release particularly special for completists and fans of wrestling history alike. The vintage card art captures the charisma and microphone presence that made Okerlund a household name.

This example has weathered the decades with honest wear consistent with a CC-5 Fair grade. The card shows age-appropriate characteristics including wrinkled and discolored corners and edges, with visible bending in spots. A previous price sticker remains affixed to the top right corner of the card, adding to its authentic vintage retail provenance. For collectors seeking an affordable entry point into rare LJN territory or those building a comprehensive Wrestling Superstars collection, this piece delivers the character at an accessible price point while maintaining its original carded presentation.

The Details

Line
Wrestling Superstars
Era
80s
Manufacturer
LJN
UPC
023582054254

The Grade, Explained

Every graded piece is our honest in-house call — not third-party slabbed. Here's exactly where this one lands, and why.

  1. CC-10 Pristine
  2. CC-9 Near Mint
  3. CC-8 Excellent
  4. CC-7 Very Good
  5. CC-6 Good
  6. CC-5 Fair
  7. CC-4 Poor / Display Only

This piece: CC-5 — Fair

Heavy wear. Multiple creases, significant corner damage, possible small tears. Bubble may be partially detached, cracked, or heavily yellowed. Still carded but shows its age hard.

Condition notes:
Corners and edges of card are wrinkled/discolored. Card itself is bent in some spots. Previous price sticker is present in the top right corner of the card.

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Shipping & Returns

Shipping

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  • Beat the 12 PM CT cutoff and it ships the same day.
  • Packed collector-grade — bubble-wrapped, padded, boxed like it's going into our own case. Damage rate under 1%.
  • Ships from our central Iowa warehouse. Pick USPS or UPS at checkout.
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Returns

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  • Sent back unopened and in the same condition we shipped it.
  • Full refund to your original payment method.
  • Return shipping is on you — unless we got it wrong, then it's on us.
  • Arrived damaged? We replace or refund — fast.

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Wrestling Superstars

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How Do We Pack Orders?

Every item gets collector-grade treatment: bubble wrap, proper padding, and zero envelope crimes. We pack like your grail’s riding shotgun with us — damage rate is under 1%.

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What's Your Return Policy?

30 days to decide if it’s true love. Not happy? Full refund to your original payment method. Damaged? We replace or refund fast. Just keep items in the condition you got them, and we’ll make it right — because the only drama in collecting should be choosing a display pose. One exception: trading card game product is final sale, since a sealed box can’t be verified once it leaves our hands.

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