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Last week, we were hyped to find out that Necro was releasing his very own limited edition toy figurine. Yeah, we know it's kinda childish to be gassed for toys but we can't help it. Here at Complex, our motto has always been, "Buy. Collect. Obsess." So it should come as no surprise that we'd be geeked whenever one of our favorite rappers got immortalized in plastic like so many G.I. Joes and X-Men before them. That's why we put together Like Toy Soldiers: 20 Rapper Action Figures, to take a look at some of our favorite toys, action figures, and figurines based on rappers. So click ahead but whatever you do, don't call them dolls!
2pac
2Pac
Resemblance: 80%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: Sure, it isn’t perfect. But it’s the little details that count. Like how this action figure gets most of Pac’s tattoos correct. Props!
Biggie
The Notorious B.I.G.
Resemblance: 75%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $29.99
Complex says: Although it does get Big’s fashion sense right, this toy really doesn’t capture Big Poppa in his essence. We prefer this action figure instead. Too bad we can’t find that one for sale though.
Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Resemblance: 85%
Buy It Now at 720 Records: $165.99
Complex says: Yeah, it’s a bit pricey, but it’s totally worth it because it comes with all of Biz’s signature items like the three-finger Biz ring and a booger picking finger.
Common
Common
Resemblance: 65%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $6.23
Complex says: If this version of Common looks a little too rugged to be the Chi Town emcee it’s because it’s not actually him. It’s a toy of Barnes, a character Common played in 2009’s Terminator Salvation. Hey, getting that Hollywood money has its benefits.
Eminem
Eminem
Resemblance: 100%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $70.00 & $89.99
Complex says: The one on the right is for your everyday Eminem fan. But if you're a huge fan of this particular Eminem Source cover, then the one on the left is the toy for you.
Ghostface Killah
Ghostface Killah
Resemblance: 80%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: For whatever reason, you can’t buy this particular version of the Ghostface doll (which comes equipped with his robe, his medallion, and his trademark eagle) online anymore. But it really doesn’t matter since it was retailing for $500.00 when it debuted. But for those of you who can’t get enough of Ghost Deini, you can cop an alternative (but less cool) version for $89.99 on Amazon.
Ice-T
Ice-T
Resemblance: 90%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $17.99
Complex says: We’re not sure when this toy was first made, but by the looks of it, it’s probably from the height of Ice-T’s fame (the “Cop Killer” era, circa-1992). Still, he looks rough and raw rocking the mic like he was always meant to.
Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Resemblance: 35%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: To the best of our knowledge, this doll was never made available for retail. No, not because it was so exclusive. But because it makes Hov look like a character straight out of Birth of a Nation thanks to his bulgy eyes and huge lips.
Master P
Master P
Resemblance: 40%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $35.00
Complex says: True, it doesn’t look much like the one and only Percy Miller. But you can actually make it say, “UHHHHHHH!” which is kinda awesome.
MC Hammer
MC Hammer
Resemblance: 70%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $64.99
Complex says: Damn, with an outfit like that, MC Hammer looks softer than a Ken doll.
MF Doom
MF Doom
Resemblance: 75%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $600.00
Complex says: Made by Kid Robot, this limited edition figurine goes for a pretty penny. But MF Doom fans are the type to actually drop major coin on something based on his likeness. Just like how they’ll buy a ticket to a Doom show so they can see someone who looks nothing like him perform on stage.
Nelly
Nelly
Resemblance: 50%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $15.98
Complex says: Forget a #1 chain or a fitted hat, the real accessory every Nelly toy should come with is a credit card.
ODB
Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Resemblance: 65%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: The best part about this is that ODB is popping out a garbage can rocking Wu-Wear and a street crucifix in front of all 13 of his kids. LOL! And although this isn’t for sale, the creator of the piece (Micheal Leavitt) does have a lot of his other work for sale on his website. Artsy!
Outkast
Outkast
Resemblance: 60%
Buy It Now at eBay: $29.99 (each sold separately)
Complex says: Another Kid Robot creation, we’re inclined to love it, but can’t help pointing out that Andre looks more like a pro wrestler than one of the dopest MCs ever.
Paul Wall
Paul Wall
Resemblance: 85%
Buy It Now at Underground Hip Hop: $16.00
Complex says: Admit it, you want one of these on your dashboard for when you're riding dirty, sipping lean, and bumping Screw.
Public Enemy
Public Enemy
Resemblance: 70%
Buy It Now at eBay: $40.00
Complex says: You know any figurine of Chuck D would be unacceptable if he couldn't throw up the raised fist. Salute!
Rick Ross
Rick Ross
Resemblance: 100%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: We’re guessing when Rick Ross rapped on “I’m Not A Star” about how they were gonna, “Put a statue of a nigga in the middle of the city,” this isn’t what he had in mind.
Run DMC
Run-DMC
Resemblance: 90%
Buy It Now at Amazon: $99.99 (Run) & $49.11 (DMC)
Complex says: Okay, we understand not being able to cop the Jam Master J doll anywhere online. But why is DMC's doll half the price of Run's? We know Run had the MTV show, but still...
Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Resemblance: 75%
Buy It Now: N/A
Complex says: Made by the same dude who made the ODB one, this toy features Rick The Ruler at his gold chain rocking finest. Too bad it's sold out everywhere. [Sigh.]
Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice
Resemblance: 75%
Buy It Now at eBay: $23.95
Complex says: What are the chances you could pass this off on your little sister and actually convince her that this is a Ken doll?
