The four transformed Bolton brothers in Street Sharks
The Big Picture The Street Sharks are back like a shark attack at San Diego Comic-Con to celebrate 30 years of "jawesomeness." Mattel resurrected the human-shark hybrids for their anniversary this year, releasing a new wave of action figures based on the originals that launched back in the '90s.
Ripster looks like a cool customer in the new figure, with matching blue shades over his great white shark eyes and a leather jacket with a pool cue in hand. His costume comes from the fan-favorite episode "A Shark Among Us," in which he goes undercover to find the source behind the illegal strength-enhancing pills that Lena's brother Malik has started taking. As he digs deeper, he finds a more sinister plot at play, as the dealer looks to round up recruits for a bank robbery.
With over 13 points of articulation, an upgrade from the vintage figures, this anniversary collectible is built for battle against any evil gangs. It can still use its jaw for chomping and comes packed with the standard power-punch action that Street Sharks figures boast. Collectors can customize Ripster however they wish with the removable jacket and sunglasses, as well as his explosive super cue accessory with an attachable fireball to blast away foes.
What Exactly Were 'Street Sharks'? Close First introduced in 1994, Street Sharks was an animated series in a similar vein to classics like He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and ThunderCats that was based around a line of popular action figures from Mattel. The show followed the four Bolton brothers who were transformed into half-shark hybrids by the ruthless Dr. Paradigm/Piranoid as part of an experiment based on their father's research.
Ripster will re-emerge with his new figure at Mattel's SDCC booth on July 24, a day before doors officially open at the convention. Online sales for the Street Sharks collectible and other event reveals will go live on July 25 on the Mattel Creations website, with the convention set to run through July 28. Check out the figure in the gallery above.
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