Retro Review - Unreleased Hasbro Tugboat

In this episode of Retro Review, Broski finally talks about one of the most rare figures of all time. The unreleased Hasbro Tugboat! Matt talks about how he got this, his thought process and how this is real! This single figure is one of the main reasons that he is the Michael Jordan of wrestling figure collecting!
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Join Matt Cardona (WWE Superstar Zack Ryder) and Brian Myers (WWE Superstar Curt Hawkins) as they talk about one of their favorite hobbies...collecting wrestling toys! Each week these two members of Mattel's “Elite Squad” chat about the latest news, upcoming releases, toy history, vintage collecting and much more! As lifelong wrestling fans and wrestling memorabilia experts, these two have plenty to say about the world of wrestling collectables. They started the obsession as kids and continued it through adulthood, and now as wrestling superstars they now have their own figures and merchandise and an insiders look at the wrestling figure business. PLUS, with all their friends in wrestling, you never know who could make an appearance each episode! If you collect anything wrestling, this is the podcast for you! SCRATCH THAT ITCH!
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[@carbonsilkthread]

I absolutely dig the energy and excitement Zack has for finding these rare figures. Be careful folks. Jakks and Hasbro are known as gateway drugs...

[@andrewbeatty8189]

the broski brought my love of figures back. im off to collect all mine today

[@Soldmysoulforablurayplayer]

Now you need a Shockmaster figure to complete the Tugboat collection.

[@smhgaming3259]

To bad their isn't one

[@saricku42]

Steve Michael there is a shockmaster figure. It’s a 2016 SD Comic-con exclusive elite figure that comes upside down in the packaging, because of course it does.

[@inmyruins]

@@saricku42 Legit the best info

[@MansonX]

Maybe I should use my 3D Printer and make one

[@bradbebout785]

That was Earthquake sir

[@onefastbird1995]

Have the figure digitally scanned by Bill/Mattel and produced as an exclusive (comic con?) on a vintage style card as the figure was intended to be released. That would be some real MVP shit.

[@LivingLemmer]

onefastbird1995 that’s an awesome idea!

[@GlassesnMouthplates]

"But babe, I got a Tugboat!" is the answer to any form of argument.

[@lucasshrewsberry7682]

Great Video! This is what I am talking about I want to know the small minutia that is hard to come by. LOVE IT!

[@stephendoyle1151]

Yeah I agree these lads no there stuff its such good content

[@MrScurv]

Matt, you should write a book. The ultimate Hasbro/Hasbro era guide

[@WaxPackin]

When all that detective work comes together and you get a result, it’s priceless. A true treasure hunter!! My hats off to you, sir.

[@LivingLemmer]

I am obsessed with everything about the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast! Love it all! Reminds me of my childhood! Thanks Matt and Brian!

[@DeckyStrikesBack]

Thanks for doing a review with the lights on for a change, Zack. I could nearly see the figures this time!

[@aremdvnasophia]

"Tug Boat Guy" 🤣

[@stevenimeson902]

So stoked we are finding more and more about the hasbro wwf line !!!

[@stacygill320]

I am so jealous of all your figures,they are so incredible!

[@skinz316]

Hope to see you guys here in Toronto on Summerslam weekend

[@joeriveracomedy]

I saw a Curt Hawkins fig at a collectors shop today. Curt came out at No Mercy 16 when I was getting hotdog.

[@conejoxx2095]

Great show as always bringing our INNER KID OUT

[@goonernaz77]

Great video Matt. Loving the energy. I could have sworn there was a Tugboat figure, but I guess I’m wrong. Just one thing I wanted to point out is Tugboat didn’t turn on Hogan, he actually turned on the Bushwhackers in a 6 man tag against earthquake and the Nasty Boys on Superstars of Wrestling. Luckily for Tugboat he didn’t turn on Hogan otherwise he would have been buried and stuck in mid card status.

[@jeffblackwell7285]

Let's call him "Eddie" because his name is .... Eddie

[@owen800xl]

I have a Rhythm and Blues Greg made out of this grey plastic which has been crudely painted. I bought it a few years ago on ebay, the clothesline arm is on opposite side to the normal version and has a lot less detail on the jacket. I always thought of it as fake, it probably still is, but seeing that Tugboat is interesting...

[@theindustryexposed]

Awesome. Happy you got your hands on some rares

[@SiberianSwordsman]

Now if you could just get the Shockmaster variant, your Tugboats would be complete.

[@drmariopepper4354]

Awesome Video!

[@jeremyburdge8573]

Cool thing about your collection is seeing the prototypes that i had no clue about

[@RepoManFan4Lyfe]

Awesome sauce, broski 🤙🏻

[@jonathanalvarez2909]

Actually Tugboat turned on the Bushwhakers in a 6 man tag team match.

[@mikesharon2177]

Awesome video broski this made me sub and Bell:)

[@robertgeorge6046]

His son would love this . I am going to share this video with him...

[@llovethe80s]

Awesome video I'm a huge fan.

[@stoptimestudio85]

Zac is always fun to watch. N its nice to see rare figures as well.b

[@Jonwood74]

I liked the Tugboat character..like a real life Bluto...Also I never understood why the WWE never really gave Zack a push...they gave him that one Mania moment, but he could have been much more than they allowed.

[@jeffmooney3991]

Is there a video out of a room tour of your collection?

[@phobod1]

Finkel is Einhorn....Einhorn is finkel

[@knightwalker317]

I would use Apoxie Sculpt to fix that and seal it, I saved my Doink the clowns broken Finger with Apoxie Sculpt and it worked like a charm 🤙🏻

[@joshsvision2764]

This was such a dope vid

[@NotAGarage]

Need the RAW tag title hanging now

[@VarangianVigilante]

One day you need to open up a museum

[@SchoonsComics]

I don’t collect wrestling figures (I’m a comic book guy) but I never miss one of your uploads. So entertaining and informative.

[@holmes7772000]

This was a cool find!!!

[@RelaxingGhost]

Thats a 1 of a kind. Broski u hit it the big time.

[@fulljuggaloalbumz2691]

Cool stuff

[@joeysaint3623]

Bro I love your videos I was born in 83 this is my era of toys wwf/WWE fan since I was 4 ty broski keep the videos coming.

[@kingsmithie1712]

Did they release a retro version of zack and curt action figures?

[@bleacherbumpauly]

You rock bro Woo woo Woo you know it!!!!! Do you ever buy any custom hasbros?

[@Retro_AO_1982]

Thats so dang cool!!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@rocknwo1]

Wow, Zack you did it again I don't know how you run across these holy Grail but I am seriously glad you are the man for the job the thousand-dollar broski thank you for sharing love podcast #ScratchThatFigureItch

[@luchadorbeaux1698]

When are you gonna add a Raw tag title to that wall?

[@jetman80pops]

Matt love the production and prototype vids do more please.

[@tyson1fan487]

This was amazing for me to be this tugboat figure because I remember wanting Jim and looking for him and I wonder what else is out there but I'm sure you will be the first to find out

[@RetroPillowcase]

Review? More like History and discovery. Insane.

[@thev2ify]

The prototype game goes deep

[@TKDubya]

He’s not a tugboat - he’s a man damnit!

[@SiberianSwordsman]

MIne, mine, mine, all mine. My precious.

[@thealmightysmack]

cool show broski

[@LeAcacia]

Never realized how much he looks like mojo. when he’s watching himself in the camera trying to flex and look buff, I only see mooooojo.

[@knightwalker317]

Yesssss more Retro Figs 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TombstoneChris]

Are you sure he was unreleased because I could have sworn that I had him as a kid and he and Hulk Hogan were my tag team champions. They used to battle the Legion of Doom all the time in my play Federation.

[@FTW54]

yes for sure it was unreleased

[@majorwfpod]

You had Typhoon

[@bL3dbL4k]

Sick pickup! Wow. So much memories. I also thought I remember seeing him in some sort of way, back in the day. Like the rhythm and blues. But maybe I'm trippin. It's a similar situation, except the opposite. Rhythm and blues, no longer. They release solo Greg the hammer. Tugboat changed character, went in a tag team. They release Typhoon. If you grew up in this time period, it was the best. Hope you find some more unreleased protos!

[@forgetpanda]

i dont evne collect wrestling figures, but i love your videos!

[@360SIC]

Polyurethane was used for early skateboard wheels

[@jacquieharder7222]

Yes I remember when the natural disasters worth more and it was on addition of WWF superstars back in 1991 when tugboat turn heal and join jimmy hart stable

[@curtrogness1546]

Very awsome wwe has the best toys ever great video zack

[@TTVviper3831]

Hey Zack and curt your my favourite wrestlers wo wo wo

[@Kevin87A]

Hey, it's the Shockmaster

[@jesseperez1727]

Your the man !

[@MikeL0084]

how did Tugboat guy get the 2up?

[@jaybennett2740]

with 3d printing be so good I would be worried about getting a fake.

[@serbonkers4130]

What about the shark action figure

[@trapboi6733]

Hey I’m looking for all the hasbro action figures can u help me the hasbro figures mean sumthing to me it’s a father son thing

[@200percenthealth]

Off tópic, did you ever finish your Monster Squad section of your room?

[@aaronofthefuture3424]

( Invites serial killer to house ) I got tugboat !

[@tallthinkev]

Polyurethane? A non plastic plastic, think skateboard wheels.

[@theblueprince4866]

I dont give an f about wwe, fkn love this channel 🥳👍

[@WinnerWinnerChicken]

WTF? i have it set to remind me when a new Video releases... I stumbled across this Video ! I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ...... TMWFP FTW !!!!!

[@brok4life2121]

Here is my question... Why can you not just go to the source? Find those that worked either for WWF at the time that was in charge or green lighting projects, or go to those that worked for Hasbro that there has to be documents or files saved or what have you of all of these things... Also while you are at it, why not go to the source and confirm that these are real? Am I missing something that it seems just that easy.

[@gavinhelgeson2880]

Hi from Orlando

[@Eric78DX]

"Turned on Hogan"??? Not a Tugboat fan I see. He turned on the Bushwhackers in a six man tag where good guy Tugster teamed with Butch and Luke and took on Earthquake and The Nasty Boys

[@landonwheat]

Typhoon is tugboat, and tugboat is shockmaster

[@carbonsilkthread]

Landon Wheat ::Ace Ventura voice:: “shockmaster.. is a man!!”

[@kingsmithie1712]

the greatest entrance debut ever, I still can't believe this day that all the wrestler present in that episode didn't break character

[@rexsexson5349]

@@kingsmithie1712 but they did. Especially British Bulldog

[@kingsmithie1712]

@@rexsexson5349 I did check, and yeah, I did notice it😂

[@rorybrendonbarker1893]

OMG... I love prototypes...lucky man zack ryder

[@chartreuseninjano.7762]

nice shirt

[@Nicolewhite743]

I have 3 Tugboots !

[@TheDavezgz]

who is this handsome guy??

[@zachleblanc1720]

Nice

[@MetaBlox2008]

Oh wow

[@dirty.dan.69]

Everybody please keep Al Snow in your prayers.

[@treykay9923]

Whats wrong with al?

[@mwheelznicholas]

@@treykay9923 he's got a big stick up his butt

[@jrami223]

3dwrestlingnerd made one resin! Check out his channel

[@RybackV1]

Why are we “Infamous” 😂😂 much love broski

[@4thecollectors]

Y did they stop making wwe retro s

[@matthewpartin7515]

Hay bro do a new belt unboxing

[@andyhazard]

Why is this so interesting?

[@codypool6822]

Oldsmar flea market (FL)..... Just go, and film it...... I'm telling ya!

[@EML4200]

I’m a marvel legend, Figuarts (DB) collector but still love watching and listening to the podcast so much knowledge. I’m a wrestling fan but the figures isn’t something that I ever got into.

[@fulljuggaloalbumz2691]

Do You collect mortal kombat toys

[@fonzycampos4416]

🤯🙊🔥💯

[@LaMaldiciondelConquistador]

In spain we call it "El marinero Tarugo".. means something like dumb seaman

[@MrJordanSilver]

i don't know what Legos you were playing with.

[@knightwalker317]

TKW for WWE

[@jamesfrancistamburojr8180]

Wow Zack ryder

[@MACsDaddyNotYours]

Tug Job. 👍

[@bashcrash9148]

Sheik Tugboat aka Uncle Fred

[@Keebo84]

I will see your Uncle Fred with a Cousin Fred!

[@cybervenom2001]

Prototype items? You collect John Cena?

[@elishachase3506]

can you do a crossover with upupdowndown for the internet and the upupdowndown championship