Watch out GI Joe, there are some new kids on the block.

It was only a matter of time before big name mixed martial artist took on alternative life forms. Round 5 MMA has just released a set of figurines, collectibles, dolls, action heroes, whatever you want to call them, of some of the UFC’s most popular fighters. Currently these things are going for $16.99 which doesn’t seem like too bad of a deal.

From their press release today:

“This first series showcases the most exciting championship fighters to date, in their most well known poses,” said Barron Lau, Marketing Director of Round 5. He continues to explain, “Series 1: Champions, will include fan favourites; Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Tito ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ Ortiz, Matt Hughes, and Randy ‘The Natural’ Couture. Each collectible is expertly sculpted, stands 6” tall and is fully pose-able. Select characters even include accessories such Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s signature chain. Each fighter had direct input in the design and development of their own collectible figure including the look, feel and pose. We are honoured to be releasing these collectibles at a time when the sport has achieved so much success.”

They haven’t announced what other fighters they have in store for future development, but I can’t wait for them to try to unveil a Tim Sylvia or Fedor Emelianko with abs.

Unfortunately I can’t embed this video, but you can check out their commercial HERE

Friday, November 2nd, 2007 | File under MMA Fighters, MMA Merchandise