Okay, here’s my take on sharing my “Cody Rhodes WWE Elite” figure practice, blog-style:
Alright guys, so you know I’m a sucker for wrestling figures, right? Especially the Elite series. Well, I finally got my hands on the Cody Rhodes WWE Elite figure, and man, I had to share my experience. It wasn’t just a “rip open the box and pose” kinda thing. I actually went through a whole process, so here’s the breakdown.
First off, hunting it down! You know how it is, these figures are always hard to find. I checked Target, Walmart, even some comic book shops. Nothing. Finally, I hit up a local toy store I hadn’t been to in ages, and BAM! There it was, shining like a beacon of awesome. I grabbed it so fast, I think I pulled a muscle.
Then the real work started. Unboxing and inspection. I’m meticulous, okay? I carefully opened the box, admiring the packaging (because, you know, gotta keep that mint-in-box value even though I’m gonna pose the heck out of it). Once it was out, I gave it a good once-over. Checked the paint apps, the joints, everything. Thankfully, no major issues, just a tiny smudge on the knee pad, which I could live with.
Next, posing time! This is where the fun begins. I’ve got this whole setup with a little wrestling ring backdrop I made, and I wanted to recreate some of Cody’s signature moves. The figure’s articulation is pretty good, not perfect, but decent enough. I tried a Cross Rhodes, a Disaster Kick… it took a few tries to get the balance right. Those tiny figure stands are a lifesaver, seriously.
- I started with the classic Cody pose, arms outstretched, pointing to the sky.
- Then I went for some action shots, like him delivering a punch or getting ready for a springboard cutter.
- Finally, I tried to recreate his entrance pose with the pyro going off (using my imagination, of course).
But here’s where I took it a step further. I wanted to customize it a bit. The figure is great as is, but I thought I could make it even better. I’d seen some customizers online adding cloth goods to figures, and I wanted to give it a shot. I bought some tiny bits of fabric from a craft store, some black and white for a new weight belt.
Modding the Figure First up was the weight belt.. I’m no seamster, mind you, so it was a bit rough, but I think it looks pretty good. I also added a small wrist tape piece using some white electrical tape. It’s a small detail, but I think it adds to the realism.
Photography! After all that, it was time for the final step: taking pictures. I messed around with different lighting, angles, and backgrounds. I even tried to edit them to make them look like they were from a real WWE event. Some of them turned out pretty cool, if I do say so myself.
Final Thoughts
Overall, I had a blast with this Cody Rhodes figure. It wasn’t just about buying a toy; it was about the whole process: the hunt, the unboxing, the posing, and the customizing. It’s a reminder of why I love collecting these things. It’s a creative outlet, a way to connect with my love of wrestling, and just a fun way to spend an afternoon. Now, what figure should I get next…?
