Crush Demolition WWE Elite Collection Series 125 Figure Review

I’ve been wanting to take a closer look at this Crush Demolition WWE Elite Collection Series 125 figure, especially since Demolition as a tag team doesn’t get nearly enough representation in the Elite line AND they are my absolute favorite tag team of all time. Mattel went with the full Demolition gear here, and the accessories reflect that: you get the face paint mask, the spiked bracers, and the studded vest, all the signature pieces that made Demolition one of the most visually striking tag teams of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Crush joined Demolition as the third member after the original Ax and Smash lineup, and while his run with the team was shorter and more divisive among fans, the look was undeniably cool. The figure itself comes in at the standard six-inch Elite scale with the expected deluxe articulation, and the alternate pair of hands is a welcome inclusion for posing variety. The sculpt on the mask is where I think this one earns its keep, capturing the angular, aesthetic that Demolition was known for. One thing I appreciate is that Mattel didn’t skimp on the vest detail either, giving it actual texture rather than a flat paint app over smooth plastic. For collectors who’ve been building out a Demolition shelf, this Crush fills a gap we’ve had for a while. Huge thanks to Big Bad Toy Store for sending this Crush Demolition WWE Elite Collection Series 125 over for review, and if he has been on your must have list, you can still grab him now at Big Bad Toy Store.

Packaging

The front of the box features a large illustrated portrait of Crush with his signature red and black face paint, tongue out, set against the red card backing. The back panel includes a reference photo of the real Crush in his harness and face paint, along with a brief bio and lineup shots of the other figures in the wave.

Here’s a good look at both the side and back panels of the Demolition Crush box. The side panel features his name running vertically alongside a close-up of Crush in his studded gear and face paint, while the back gives you the full bio layout with another reference photo.

Figure Details

Demolition Crush comes loaded with accessories, including a pair of alternate hands, spiked bracers, and a studded mask. The vest has a nice leather-like texture to it with rows of raised studs across the shoulders and down the chest straps, and that face paint sculpt with the silver, red, and black is sharp.

Up close, the mask is covered with individually sculpted studs across the entire surface, each one tipped with a metallic finish that contrasts sharply against the black base. The eye and mouth openings are cleanly cut into the sculpt, with sculpted hair hanging down from underneath.

You can really see how the face paint on Crush works up close here, with the silver covering one half and the red wedge cutting sharply across the other, all framed by thick black lines that follow the contours of the sculpt. The spiked bracers have a nice chunky feel to them, with serrated edges along the wrist guard that add some real aggression to the design.

The harness straps cross over his bare torso with rows of sculpted silver studs running along each strap, and that ring connector at the center holds the whole piece together nicely. Both spiked bracers are loaded with individually sculpted spikes, each one tapering to a fine point.

Front and back views together give you a full read on the vest, and the back panel is especially nice, with buckle details and D-rings sculpted into the leather-textured surface. His long, wavy hair is sculpted with deep grooves that drape naturally over the vest’s collar and shoulder pads.

This side-by-side comparison gives you a great look at both face paint variants, with the silver and black scheme on one head and the red and black on the other. The boots have a nice sculpted buckle detail running up the side of each one.

With the entrance gear off, you can see that the black studded trunks have the same rivet detailing as the vest and harness, tying the whole outfit together as one cohesive look. From the back, the knee pads sit snugly over the boot tops, with a textured surface that matches the leather-like finish of the rest of his gear.