Ox Baker
Justoys • WWF Bend-Ems / Bend-Ems Classics
Toy Category
Action Figure
Year Released
1994
Condition
Good to Very Good. There is visible paint loss on the black shoulder strap and slight scuffing on the black boots. The rubber appears structurally sound without significant 'dry rot' or wire protrusions, common in this line.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $18.00 (Loose condition)
Description
A bendable rubber figure of professional wrestler Ox Baker. The figure is shirtless with a sculpted black chest strap, black pants, and black boots. The head features his signature bald pate, thick black mustache, and prominent blue-dyed sideburns. Both hands are wrapped in bandages; the right hand is sculpted in a pointed finger pose mimicking his 'Heart Punch' finishing move setup.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $18.00 (Loose condition)
Auction Estimate
$12.00 - $15.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard retail release, part of the Legend/Classics sub-series. Manufactured in China.
Model Number
Series 1 Classics / Item #12108
Toy Type
3.5 to 4-inch scale, wire-core rubberized bendable figure
Toy Condition
Good to Very Good. There is visible paint loss on the black shoulder strap and slight scuffing on the black boots. The rubber appears structurally sound without significant 'dry rot' or wire protrusions, common in this line.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (loose figure).
Rarity & Significance
Moderate rarity. While Justoys Bend-Ems were mass-produced, the Classics line (featuring older legends like Ox Baker, George 'The Animal' Steele, and Captain Lou Albano) is more sought after by niche wrestling collectors than the standard modern 90s roster figures.
Special Features
Internal wire armature allowing for limited poseability; bandage-wrapped hand sculpt representing the 'Heart Punch' gimmick.
Notable Variations
A 'Classic' variant exists with a slightly different card back, but the figure mold and paint application remained consistent throughout its short production run.