Monster Wrestlers in My Pocket

Release Date: 1995-1996
Colors: Painted
Sculpts: 45
Location(s): UK, Germany, and probably other European countries.

These figures were only released in the UK, except for a few promotional figures that were released in Long John Silver's and White Castle. The promotional figures were much more simplistic versions of the original figures and had different sculpts. The figures were the same at both restaurants, only the packaging was different (the Long John's ones also came 1 to a pack, while White Castle had 2 wrestlers per pack). The Long John Silver's promos were released in 1995 and the White Castle Promos in 1996.

The first 9 regular Monster Wrestler figures were promotional figures in Kellogg's Frosties Cereal, 10-40 and 42 were sold in stores. They were originally released in single packs with Grapple Cards, then later on they released alternate colors with Pogs. Monsters 18 (Pirannah Piledriver), 28 (Man O Arms) and 40 (Referee 'Final' Countdown) were available in the Champions Set (and probably sold separately in stores as well.)

Monsters 23 (Bloodsucker the Vampire), 39 (Referee 'Double' Nelson) and 42 (Pinhead) were available in the Grappling Ring Set (and probably sold separately in stores as well). 41 and 43-45 were sold in stores as the Physio Terrorist Team (info from Raumhafen).
The variant black outfits for 16-17 were a mail away offer listed in the Monster Wrestler Comic Book (you would mail UPC's to get them).

The figures were large mostly humanoid and painted. The applications were slightly better than the series 4-7, but still rather primitive. The figures are based on wrestlerized versions of various monsters (like a Gillman in wrestling gear). There were various playsets and a board game made for the wrestlers.

The wrestlers have point values on their feet, along with Pogs to play games with. The figures were released in 1995, so like everything else they had to have Pogs. Several figures are known to have paint color variations in the Pog re-release, Hog Stomper, Toad Trasher, Gizzard the Lizard, Stickleback, Steel Slammer, Chain Gang Chomper and Bully Beef. Some of these were released via promotions (Toad Trasher and Gizzard), but the others appear to have been released to the public.

The figures are relatively cheap and not very popular. The rarer figures don't seem to command higher prices than the commons.

There were some figures with different paint applications and no numbers discovered a few years ago (picture below). These are believed to be prototypes as they were discovered at a car boot sale close to the original UK factory. Credit to Dielaughing from LRG for sharing a picture of them.

The wrestlers spawned 2 other similar series of figures.

Thanks to Dan Tessier for contributing more knowledge about the Monster Wrestler premiums and correcting my error on the point values. Big thanks to Mint on Card Cast for confirming, correcting and adding a bunch of info about the variants and release information. Thanks to David Olsen for the Tony pic.

UPDATE:

There is a whole new set of Monster Wrestlers discovered that were released as a different toyline in Bulgaria. Some of the rarer variations noted below may actually be from Bulgaria. See the paragraph at the bottom of this page for more information.

Monster Wrestlers in my Pocket Pictures

#1 Iron Mighty

#2 Jester Minute

#3 Brad the Barbarian

#14 Howlin' Prowlin' Werewolf

#15 Sabretooth

#16 Toad Trasher

#17 Gizzard the Lizard

#18 Piranha the Piledriver

#23 Bloodsucker the Vampire

#31 Chain Gang Chomper

#37 Sergeant Strangle

#38 Coach Harry Headlock

#39 Referee 'Double' Nelson

#40. Referee 'Final' Countdown

#41 Tongue Tied

#42 Pin Head

#43 Ortho the Ogre

#44 Deadly Night Nurse

#45 Dr. Suture Self

Monster Wrestlers Monster Information

No checklist is known to exist, but monster information is below. Common versions are the first wave and uncommon are the second wave.

1. Iron Mighty
Point Value: 50

Iron Mighty Gallery

Name: Iron Mighty. Number: 1 of 45. Color: Brown with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

2. Jester Minute
Point Value: 50

Jester Minute Gallery

Name: Jester Minute. Number: 2 of 45. Color: Flesh with Red and Yellow Tights Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

3. Brad the Barbarian
Point Value: 75

Brad the Barbarian Gallery

Name: Brad the Barbarian. Number: 3 of 45. Color: Flesh with Black Tights Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

Name: Brad the Barbarian. Number: 3 of 45. Color: Pink with Black Tights Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Rare Location: UK or Bulgaria?

4. Texas Turbo
Point Value: 100

Texas Turbo Gallery

Name: Texas Turbo. Number: 4 of 45. Color: Flesh with Blue Tights Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

5. Shark Bite
Point Value: 75

Shark Bite Gallery

Name: Shark Bite. Number: 5 of 45. Color: Blue with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

6. Mane Man
Point Value: 100

Mane Man Gallery

Name: Mane Man. Number: 6 of 45. Color: Yellow with Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

7. Cross Bones
Point Value: 75

Cross Bones Gallery

Name: Cross Bones. Number: 7 of 45. Color: White with Purple Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

8. Frank the Stone
Point Value: 50

Frank the Stone Gallery

Name: Frank the Stone. Number: 8 of 45. Color: Green with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

9. Tony the Coach
Point Value: 100

Tony the Coach Gallery

Name: Tony the Coach. Number: 9 of 45. Color: Tiger Striped with Painted Coach Shirt. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

Name: Tony the Coach. Number: 9 of 45. Color: Tiger Striped with Inscribed Coach Shirt. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

Name: Tony the Coach. Number: 9 of 45. Color: Tiger Striped with Tony Shirt. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK as a Cereal Premium.

10. Double Header
Point Value: 100

Double Header Gallery

Name: Double Header. Number: 10 of 45. Color: Purple with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

11. Hog Stomper
Point Value: 25
Variants: Yellow with Purple Tights, Flesh with Green Tights, Blue with White Tights

Hog Stomper Gallery

Name: Hog Stomper. Number: 11 of 45. Color: Yellow with Purple Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Hog Stomper. Number: 11 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Hog Stomper. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: Blue with White Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

12. Nuclear Ninja
Point Value: 75
Variants: Black with Red Weapons

Nuclear Ninja Gallery

Name: Nuclear Ninja. Number: 12 of 45. Color: Purple Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Nuclear Ninja. Number: 12 of 45. Color: Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

13. Simian Smasher
Point Value: 25

Simian Smasher Gallery

Name: Simian Smasher. Number: 13 of 45. Color: Brown with Pink Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

14. Howlin' Prowlin' Werewolf
Point Value: 100

Howlin' Prowlin' Werewolf Gallery

Name: Howlin' Prowlin' Werewolf. Number: 14 of 45. Color: Brown with Blue Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

15. Sabretooth
Point Value: 50

Sabretooth Gallery

Name: Sabretooth. Number: 15 of 45. Color: Brown with Orange Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

16. Toad Trasher
Point Value: 25
Variants: Green with Red Tights, Green with Black Tights

Toad Trasher Gallery

Name: Toad Trasher. Number: 16 of 45. Color: Green with Red Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Toad Trasher. Number: 16 of 45. Color: Green with Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

17. Gizzard the Lizard
Point Value: 25
Variants: Green with Black Tights, Green with Red Tights

Gizzard the Lizard Gallery

Name: Gizzard the Lizard. Number: 17 of 45. Color: Green with Red Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Gizzard the Lizard. Number: 17 of 45. Color: Green with Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

18. Piranha Piledriver
Point Value: 75

Piranha Piledriver Gallery

Name: Piranha Piledriver. Number: 18 of 45. Color: Green with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

19. Grunt
Point Value: 25
Variants: Flesh with Black Tights, Green with Yellow Tights, Blue with Red Tights

Grunt Gallery

Name: Grunt. Number: 19 of 45. Color: Green with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Grunt. Number: 19 of 45. Color: Blue with Red Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Grunt. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: Flesh with Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

20. One-Eyed Jack
Point Value: 50
Variants: Green with Orange Dress, Blue with Yellow Dress

One-Eyed Jack Gallery

21. Gargoyle
Point Value: 25
Variants: Flesh with Purple Tights, Green with Blue Tights, Blue with Purple Tights

Gargoyle Gallery

Name: Gargoyle. Number: 21 of 45. Color: Green with Blue Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Gargoyle. Number: 21 of 45. Color: Blue with Purple Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Gargoyle. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: Flesh with Purple Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

22. Bulldog Drumhead
Point Value: 25
Variants: Flesh with Pink Tights, Green with Yellow Tights, White with Green Tights

Bulldog Drumhead Gallery

Name: Bulldog Drumhead. Number: 22 of 45. Color: Green with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Bulldog Drumhead. Number: 22 of 45. Color: White with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Bulldog Drumhead. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: Flesh with Pink Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

23. Bloodsucker the Vampire
Point Value: 100

Bloodsucker the Vampire Gallery

Name: Bloodsucker the Vampire. Number: 23 of 45. Color: Yellow with Black and Red Cape. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

24. Stickleback
Point Value: 25
Variants: Green with Black Speedo, White with Red Speedo

Stickleback Gallery

Name: Stickleback. Number: 24 of 45. Color: Green with Black Speedo. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Stickleback. Number: 24 of 45. Color: White with Red Speedo. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

25. Crusher Cossack
Point Value: 25

Crusher Cossack Gallery

Name: Crusher Cossack. Number: 25 of 45. Color: Flesh with Brown Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

26. Steel Slammer
Point Value: 100
Variants: Flesh with Black Outfit, Flesh with Silver Outfit

Steel Slammer Gallery

Name: Steel Slammer. Number: 26 of 45. Color: Flesh with Silver Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Steel Slammer. Number: 26 of 45. Color: Flesh with Black Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

27. General Mayhem
Point Value: 50

General Mayhem Gallery

Name: General Mayhem. Number: 27 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

28. Man 'O' Arms
Point Value: 50

Man 'O' Arms Gallery

Name: Man 'O' Arms. Number: 28 of 45. Color: Flesh with Blue Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

29. Goonie
Point Value: 25
Variants: Flesh with Green Tights, Flesh with Pink Tights, White with Green Tights

Goonie Gallery

Name: Goonie. Number: 29 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Goonie. Number: 29 of 45. Color: Flesh with Pink Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity):Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Goonie. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: White with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

30. Julio the Mauler
Point Value: 75
Variants: Flesh with Pink Tights, Flesh with Red Tights

Julio the Mauler Gallery

Name: Julio the Mauler. Number: 30 of 45. Color: Flesh with Red Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Julio the Mauler. Number: 30 of 45. Color: Flesh with Pink Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

31. Chain Gang Chomper
Point Value: 75
Variants: Flesh with Yellow Tights, Flesh with Green Tights

Chain Gang Chomper Gallery

Name: Chain Gang Chomper. Number: 31 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Chain Gang Chomper. Number: 31 of 45. Color: Flesh with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

32. The Executioner
Point Value: 75

The Executioner Gallery

Name: The Executioner. Number: 32 of 45. Color: Flesh with Blue Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

33. Kongo King
Point Value: 30

Kongo King Gallery

Name: Kongo King. Number: 33 of 45. Color: Brown with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

34. Bully Beef
Point Value: 50
Variants: Flesh with Red Tights, Flesh with Brown Tights

Bully Beef Gallery

Name: Bully Beef. Number: 34 of 45. Color: Flesh with Red Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Bully Beef. Number: 34 of 45. Color: Flesh with Brown Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

35. Smasher Basher
Point Value: 75

Smasher Basher Gallery

Name: Smasher Basher. Number: 35 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

36. Headbanger
Point Value: 25

Headbanger Gallery

Name: Headbanger. Number: 36 of 45. Color: Brown with Yellow Tights. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

37. Sergeant Strangle
Point Value: 50
Variants: Brown with Blue Outfit, Flesh with Blue Outfit

Sergeant Strangle Gallery

Name: Sergeant Strangle. Number: 37 of 45. Color: Brown with Blue Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Sergeant Strangle. Number: Not Numbered (8 figures released). Color: White with Blue Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: US, UK, possibly other countries in Long John Silver's and White Castle Restaurants Kid's Meals.

38. Coach Harry Headlock
Point Value: 0

Coach Harry Headlock Gallery

Name: Coach Harry Headlock. Number: 38 of 45. Color: Flesh with Purple and White Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

39. Referee 'Double' Nelson
Point Value: 0
Variants: Flesh with Yellow Tights

Referee 'Double' Nelson Gallery

Name: Referee 'Double' Nelson. Number: 39 of 45. Color: Flesh with Green Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Uncommon. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

Name: Referee 'Double' Nelson. Number: 39 of 45. Color: Flesh with Yellow Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

40. Referee 'Final' Countdown
Point Value: 0

Referee 'Final' Countdown Gallery

Name: Referee 'Final' Countdown. Number: 40 of 45. Color: Flesh with Purple Outfit. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

41. Tongue Tied
Point Value: 25

Tongue Tied Gallery

Name: Tongue Tied. Number: 41 of 45. Color: Flesh with Brown Pants. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

42. Pin Head
Point Value: 50

Pin Head Gallery

Name: Pin Head. Number: 42 of 45. Color: Blue with Yellow Speedo. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Common. Location: UK and other parts of Europe.

43. Ortho the Ogre
Point Value: 50

Ortho the Ogre Gallery

Name: Ortho the Ogre. Number: 43 of 45. Color: Green with Blue Pants. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK and other parts of Europe as a contest prize.

44. Deadly Night Nurse
Point Value: 75

Deadly Night Nurse Gallery

Name: Deadly Night Nurse. Number: 44 of 45. Color: Flesh with Blue and White Uniform. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK and other parts of Europe as a contest prize.

45. Dr. Suture Self
Point Value: 100

Dr. Suture Self Gallery

Name: Dr. Suture Self. Number: 45 of 45. Color: Yellowish with Green and White Scrubs. Year Released: 1995. Type: (Rarity): Premium. Location: UK and other parts of Europe as a contest prize.

Bulgarian or Protos?

Several of the rarer color variations of Monster Wrestlers were thought to be prototypes including those discovered by me and by DieLaughing on LRG. However the discovery of Bulgarian MIMP calls into question whether these are actually Bulgarian Monster Wrestlers. I will place all the confirmed wrestlers on their own page, but these might be Bulgarian as well.