1981 Popy Hulk Hogan MOC signed and the 1981 Marusho at the Hogan's Beach Shop in Orl

[Bored5000]

Thanks, guys, for the information about the Marusho cards. PSA not grading them is probably one of the big reasons I was not familiar with the set.

[wrestlingcardking]

I was able to bring the Hogan Popy to light with the card collectors and there is no doubt that people recognize this as a Hogan rookie. It has exploded since more knowledge has been brought to the surface. Dpeck has an amazing item by having the Hogan figure/Hogan card combination. It is really interesting that most of the figures have the Mil Mascaras as the header card. This is a 1 of 1 item now and will continue to be low pop even if someone tries to duplicate Dpeck's efforts. This item is truly epic!

[Dpeck100]

Thanks Rob.

You definitely were the first to discover the Popy Hogan.

[maniac_73]

Small world as I already commented on this on instagram (Hulkamaniac4ever) good to see you are a Net54er as well!

[Dpeck100]

Thanks again guys for the comments.

Life is funny because you are always learning new things. The reason I wanted Hulk to add Ichiban is because I knew that is what they called him in Japan during this period. Someone asked me what it meant and I had to honestly say I don't know. It turns out it means #1 and hence why he put that next to it.

My only regret from this visit is not asking Hulk if he knew why there were so few of the cards. When I was next inline my heart started racing and I just went with the flow when Ron introduced me and the items. The one thing you know when you are close to Hulk is he is a living icon.

It would be interesting to know what came of the figure his mom owned.

[Dpeck100]

For those that don't read CU here is the thread where Rob shows off the first known copy of the Hogan Popy.

https://forums.collectors.com/discus...-and-1981-popy

[Exhibitman]

I'm still digesting the heat thing. So hot it makes the ink melt...wow.