WWE Backlash William Regal Figure

WWE's action figure line during the early 2000s was a factory for hard-plastic character work, and William Regal was one of the most satisfying subjects they ever produced. Backlash-branded figures from this run tied the product directly to a specific pay-per-view event, which means this piece carries both the character and the card context in one package. Without the photo in front of us, the production year is provisional, but Regal's Backlash appearances cluster around 2002 through 2004, so that's the range worth verifying before the era claim sticks.

Regal's place in early 2000s WWE was genuinely strange in the best way. He was doing Commissioner work, Power of the Punch angles, and a tag run with Lance Storm while carrying the European and Intercontinental titles at different points across that stretch. Backlash 2002 in Kansas City was the show where Hulk Hogan got a last run at the WWE title against Triple H, and Regal was deep in the mix on the same roster. Backlash 2003 in Worcester put him opposite Rob Van Dam. These were real mid-card programs with real crowd heat, and the figure line was tight enough to the TV product that Regal's posture, gear color, and facial sculpt will reflect which iteration of the character this represents. The figure lines from this period, whether Jakks Pacific or Mattel's early WWE output, had distinct differences in articulation and paint application that let you date the run if you know what to look for.

The figure appears to be in vintage shop-find condition, which typically means display-ready but not factory-sealed, and the detail on Regal figures from this period tends to hold up well given that he was rendered in a suit or ring gear rather than painted skin tones that crack or yellow. Color retention on the jacket lapels and trunks will tell you a lot about storage history. Inspect the elbow joint pegs closely: the Jakks Pacific pivot joints from this period are the first thing to stress on a well-handled figure, and a tight peg with no stress whitening puts this in strong collectible shape.

OWNER VERIFY: Era and production year: confirm whether this is a Jakks Pacific or Mattel release and the Backlash year (2002, 2003, or 2004) that matches the figure's gear and character design.
OWNER VERIFY: Provenance and manufacturer: check the base or back of the torso for the Jakks Pacific or Mattel copyright stamp and the WWE licensing mark, which will confirm the production run.
OWNER VERIFY: Condition: inspect the elbow and knee joint pegs for stress whitening or looseness, and note whether the figure is loose, carded, or packaged in any original blister.