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Mattel WWE Main Event Series Roman Reigns Action Figure
The basic tier of Mattel's WWE line, with 14 points of articulation and a lower price than the Elite or Ultimate Edition figures. A good starting figure or stocking-stuffer pick rather than a display piece.
See current price on AmazonAbout WWE Main Event Roman Reigns
Mattel has been WWE's exclusive global toy licensee since 2010, and its 6-inch figure line splits into three real tiers: Main Event Series at the entry level, Elite Collection in the middle, and Ultimate Edition at the top. This Roman Reigns figure is Main Event Series #166 (model number JHJ22), carrying the entry-tier spec across the board: 14 points of articulation versus 25 on Elite and 30+ on Ultimate Edition, TrueFX Technology for the face sculpt but not the extra engineering reserved for the top tier, and no swappable hands or interchangeable heads. What it does share with the pricier tiers is the 6-inch scale, so it displays fine next to an Elite or Ultimate Edition figure on the same shelf.
Roman Reigns, the ring name of Joe Anoa'i from WWE's Anoa'i wrestling family, spent 1,316 days as WWE Universal Champion (later Undisputed WWE Universal Champion): a Triple Threat win over Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman at WWE Payback on August 30, 2020, through a loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL in April 2024, built around his Tribal Chief role in The Bloodline storyline. The figure itself ships as a single piece, about 5.28 ounces and roughly 7 inches tall out of the packaging, made of plastic, with no ring gear or accessories beyond the figure. As of this writing it's ranked around #90 in Amazon's Action Figures category, and the rating count is still small.
This is the pick for a kid's first WWE Superstar, a stocking-stuffer, or building out a roster of several Superstars without spending Elite or Ultimate Edition money on every one, not a display piece for a serious collector. Our guide to the best WWE action figures across Mattel's three tiers ranks it as the Best Budget Tier pick, next to the Elite Collection and Ultimate Edition figures for the step-up options.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Same 6-inch scale as Mattel's Elite and Ultimate Edition WWE figures, so it stands next to pricier figures on a shelf without looking mismatched
- TrueFX Technology gives the face sculpt more detail than a generic action figure at this price
- 14 points of articulation covers the basic stances and arm raises most kids actually pose a figure in
- Lowest price point in Mattel's officially licensed WWE line
- Officially licensed WWE product from Mattel, not a third-party knockoff
What holds it back
- Only 14 points of articulation, noticeably less posable than the Elite Collection's 25 or the Ultimate Edition's 30+
- No swappable hands or interchangeable heads, so there's no way to change expression or grip
- No ring gear or accessories included, just the figure itself
- Mattel rotates specific Superstars and series numbers in and out of stock, so this exact Series #166 Roman Reigns may not be easy to find again once it sells out
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
you want a specific WWE Superstar at the lowest price Mattel offers, for a kid's first figure or a stocking-stuffer, you're building out a roster of multiple Superstars and don't need swappable parts on every one, or shelf compatibility with existing Elite or Ultimate Edition figures matters more to you than extra articulation.
Skip it if…
you want swappable hands or interchangeable heads for more dynamic poses (that's the Elite Collection or Ultimate Edition tier), you want ring gear or accessories included in the box, or you're buying for serious display purposes where higher articulation and a closer TrueFX sculpt matter more than price.
The verdict
This Roman Reigns figure does what a budget-tier Mattel WWE figure is supposed to do: real WWE licensing, a decent TrueFX face sculpt, and enough articulation for basic ring poses, at the lowest price point in Mattel's WWE line. It isn't trying to compete with the Elite Collection or Ultimate Edition tiers on posability or included extras, this is the pick for a kid's first Superstar or a stocking-stuffer, not a display piece for a serious collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points of articulation does this Roman Reigns figure have?
14 points of articulation, the standard for Mattel's Main Event Series. That's fewer than the Elite Collection's 25 points or the Ultimate Edition's 30+, but enough for basic wrestling poses like stances and arm raises.
Does it come with any accessories?
No. The box includes only the 6-inch Roman Reigns figure itself, no ring gear, weapons, or display stand. Accessories start showing up at the Elite Collection tier.
What age is this figure recommended for?
Mattel lists a manufacturer-recommended age of 6 and up.
How is this different from the Elite or Ultimate Edition Roman Reigns figures?
This Main Event Series figure is the budget entry point in Mattel's WWE line: 14 points of articulation, no swappable hands or heads, and the lowest price of the three tiers. Our guide to the best WWE action figures covers all three tiers side by side, including the John Cena Elite and The Rock Ultimate Edition figures, if you're deciding whether to step up.
Is this figure officially licensed by WWE?
Yes. It's an officially licensed Mattel product, part of the Main Event Series line, numbered Series #166 for this particular release, not a third-party or knockoff figure.
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