WWE Elite #80 Kyle O’Reilly figure review
Kyle O’Reilly is currently enjoying a renewed singles push the likes we haven’t seen since his final stint in Ring of Honor. I’ve been a big fan of his and was happy Mattel revealed another one as just one Elite figure wasn’t enough. Now let’s see if there’s any disputing this figure.
Packaging: This is the final series with the white and red color scheme — Series 81 marks the slight cosmetic changes — but it’s the basic template of a portrait on the right side and an action shot on the left side.
The bio is reused from the Bobby Fish figure.
Likeness: Of the original three Undisputed Era figures in the Elite box set O’Reilly had the weakest head sculpt. You could sorta see the likeness, but it wasn’t such a major evolution in head sculpts like the Adam Cole and Bobby Fish figures.
This time, it’s O’Reilly who has the best secondary head sculpt. The likeness is terrific and is another exemplary showcase of the True FX face printing technique. Mattel went with the best available part choices for O’Reilly’s body and he matches up properly with the rest of the UE.
Scale: O’Reilly is 6’ the same height as stable mate Adam Cole and a pinch taller than the 5’11” Bobby Fish and 5’10” Roderick Strong.
Paint: Mattel went with the NXT War Games outfits for the Undisputed Era. It’s a complicated camouflage pattern that Mattel knocks out easily right down to the UE and KO logos on the kneepads.
O’Reilly’s facial hair turned out very nicely. This is one of the biggest advantages of the new printing tech, which allows for the subtle details of beards.
Precise detail like his rib tattoo came out very clean as well while most of his finger tape turned out alright.
Kyle O’Reilly has a chase figure with a more traditional black and gold Undisputed Era color scheme.
Articulation: There’s no surprises with this articulation. O’Reilly can do a lot of his poses, but the Elite articulation scheme is starting to become outdated thanks to its lack of butterfly shoulders, double-jointed elbows and floating torso joints.
Kyle O’Reilly has:
- neck
- bicep
- ball-jointed shoulders
- elbows
- wrists
- wrist hinge
- torso
- waist
- hips
- thighs
- knees (double-jointed)
- ankles
Accessories: Kyle O’Reilly comes with the Undisputed Era gesture hands. It’s a nice thought, but without double-jointed elbows, it’s impossible to actually pull the gesture off properly.
Like the other UE members, Kyle O’Reilly gets the Undisputed Era T-shirt. I don’t love the plastic shirts, but these fit better than most.
Finally, he’s got the NXT tag title to match Bobby Fish. These have a nice metallic finish and look great.
Worth it? I got O’Reilly for $20. He’s been a figure that’s frequently raised in price so getting him at the base retail price is a win with him. I wish he had another accessory just for some added value especially since the shirt is so basic this time.
Rating: 9.5 out of 10
Mattel did a great job with this figure and the chase option allows for welcome variety so you’re not limited to the camo look. I just wish he came with a cloth shirt instead.
Where to get it? I got Kyle O’Reilly from Amazon. I saw him twice at Target, but that’s been it. The best option at this point is to order him from Amazon.