This figurine is perfection. I don’t care what anyone else says; this is what I hoped Jazwares would make.
Addressing some of the best features. The soft goods jacket is god-tier. I mean seriously, the look, the feel, everything about it. It works so well and really is an upgrade from Sting’s molded entrance jacket. Sting also comes with two soft-goods shirts, adding more variety to this figurine. Initially, I wasn’t sure about the shirts, especially the long-sleeve. But I think they look 1,000% better than the connected torso we’ve usually seen. And as usual, we got Sting’s trademark baseball bat. I think that’s always a requirement for any Sting figurine.
And the best part? The mask. That iconic Sting mask. It’s such a comical, but iconic, accessory for a goated figurine. And makes for some really cool photos.
And the headscans? Jazwares has always made some pretty good headscans. But I think these one’s take the cake. The first headscan we’re greeted with is a battle-torn Stinger. I love how Jazwares made the face paint here. They gave it a more faded appearance, making it seem like Sting’s in the heat of the match or just finished it. But the faded color of this headscan makes the other two headscans really shine. One of which is a smirking/chuckling Sting. Which is a very unique look for the Stinger. I especially like the facial expression they went with here. It really captures more of his sarcastic persona that we saw in his career with AEW.
Unfortunately, the biggest issue with this figurine is his size. The physical build, I’m not so pressed about. But the height… Sting’s a little smaller than expected. Sting’s billed at around 6’2″. Yet, he’s about the same size as Kenny Omega (6’0″) and shorter than Samoa Joe (also billed at 6’2″). While it doesn’t destroy the figurine entirely, it does make it kind of awkward for customization and photography, since Sting’s shorter than he should be.
Height aside, this is an awesome figurine. An absolute 10/10 and must-have for any Sting fan.