First Tiger Mask III Mark Ring Grade Hood, Yellow And Gold Lame Metal Jersey With Black Glass Leather, Unworn
First Tiger Mask III Mark Ring Grade Hood, Yellow And Gold Lame Metal Jersey With Black Glass Leather, Unworn
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Black glass on yellow
For the collector who likes the stripes in deep relief.
Best for: Wrestling memorabilia and mask collections
Condition notes
Described as unused.
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An unworn ring grade hood with the III mark, cut by the Knockout workshop in yellow and gold lamé metal jersey with thick black glass leather.
The Piece
Glossy black leather, cut thick so the stripes and eyes stand in relief, is set against bright yellow jersey shot with gold. White fur lines the jaw and the back laces. A sewn tag of the workshop line is fitted and the lining is complete for ring use.
Sayama and the Hood
At Kajiwara's suggestion, New Japan Pro-Wrestling created a real Tiger Mask to coincide with the sequel anime, and on 23 April 1981 Satoru Sayama walked to the ring at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo as Tiger Mask to face Dynamite Kid. He left New Japan in 1983 and later wrestled for the UWF as The Tiger and as Super Tiger.
Hoods in the patterns he wore are still cut by hand in Japan. This unworn ring grade hood with the III mark was cut by the Knockout workshop. More Showa character toys are gathered on the soft vinyl shelf, and our guide to Showa tin plate and soft vinyl toys explains how they were made.
Details
- Model: III mark type
- Maker: Knockout workshop
- Cloth: Yellow and gold lamé metal jersey
- Trim: Thick black glass leather
- Closure: Laced back
- Ring debut: Satoru Sayama, 23 April 1981
Sizes are measured by hand; please allow a small margin.
Condition
- Described as unused.
- Every photograph is part of the description.
Condition grade S (unused) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
Authenticity & Care
Maker, model name, signature and papers are described as the previous keeper presents them and as the photographs show; the house has not had the signature examined by a third party. Examined and photographed in Japan before dispatch.
Delivery from Japan
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