Mattel WWE Series 131 Roman Reigns Action Figure

This is a mass-produced 6-inch scale action figure of the professional wrestler Roman Reigns, manufactured by Mattel as part of the WWE Basic Series 131. The figure is constructed from molded plastic and features multiple points of articulation at the head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees. It depicts the wrestler in his 'Tribal Chief' persona, wearing a black 'Greatness Amongst You' graphic t-shirt, black pants, and red sneakers. The facial sculpt utilizes TrueFX technology for improved likeness accuracy. The item is still in its original 'New on Card' (NOC) packaging. The blister card art features a high-definition photograph of Roman Reigns on the left side with his name printed prominently in red and black text. Notable branding includes the Mattel logo in the top left and the modern WWE logo in the top right. A gold circle badge indicates the figure is 'Highly Articulated.' Condition-wise, the cardboard backing shows some edge wear and a slight curve typical of retail storage. A red circular price sticker marked '$15' is adhered to the top left of the card face, which may leave residue upon removal. The clear plastic blister bubble appears intact without significant crushing or yellowing, though light surface scuffs are visible from handling.

I have virtually examined this WWE Series 131 Roman Reigns action figure. The item appears to be an authentic mass-market product from Mattel’s 2022 basic line. It is currently in New on Card (NOC) condition. Based on the visual inspection, the card exhibits minor shelf wear, including edge softening and a slight curl, which is typical for 'Basic' series packaging. The plastic blister is clear and structurally sound, though a retail price sticker is present, slightly detracting from the aesthetic for mint-on-card collectors. Authenticity is supported by the TrueFX facial application and the specific legal stampings visible on the carding. The market for modern WWE Basic figures is currently saturated. These are high-volume, mass-produced items intended for retail play rather than limited-edition collecting. While Roman Reigns is a top-tier character with high demand, the 'Basic' series lacks the elite articulation and accessories (like cloth shirts or championship belts) that drive premium secondary market prices. Recently sold comparables on secondary markets like eBay place this figure consistently in the $12-$20 range, effectively mirroring its original retail price. Critically, a digital examination cannot confirm the adhesive strength of the blister seal or detect fine surface scratches on the plastic. Full authentication for high-grade archival purposes would require a physical inspection to check for factory reseal evidence and tactile verification of the plastic's chemical integrity. Given this is a contemporary retail item, provenance documentation is not necessary, though the removal of the price sticker would require professional care to avoid tearing the lithograph ink.