Japanese toy brand "16 directions" (ジュウロクホウイ, often abbreviated as 16d), known for its extensive line of wrestler-themed soft vinyl figures and other merchandise, is celebrating New Japan Pro-Wrestling's 50th Anniversary with a special release: the "New Japan Pro-Wrestling First Generation IWGP Heavyweight Championship Belt Replica"! This commemorative item is priced at 198,000 JPY and was slated for release in December 2021.
Founded in 1972 by the legendary Antonio Inoki, known as the "Burning Spirit," New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) steadily rose to prominence in the 1980s and is now recognized as one of the world's largest professional wrestling organizations. NJPW has cultivated an incredible roster of talent throughout its history, including iconic figures like Riki Choshu, Tatsumi Fujinami, Tiger Mask, and 90s mainstays such as Keiji Muto, Masahiro Chono, and Shinya Hashimoto. Among its many prestigious titles, the IWGP Heavyweight Championship stands as its most authoritative and representative.
As a special 50th-anniversary commemorative product, the "New Japan Pro-Wrestling First Generation IWGP Heavyweight Championship Belt Replica" measures approximately 125 cm in total length. It meticulously recreates the original IWGP Heavyweight Championship belt, leveraging historical data and past product development expertise to craft it with entirely new molds and prototypes. The replica features luxurious 18K gold plating, delivering a premium finish. Adorned with 213 sparkling glass rhinestones and accompanied by a special embroidered cloth cover featuring the iconic lion logo, this piece truly embodies the high-end style befitting a 50th-anniversary celebration.
New Japan Pro-Wrestling First Generation IWGP Heavyweight Championship Belt Replica
Dimensions: Total length approx. 125 x 12 cm / Main plate diameter approx. 20.5 cm / Side plates diameter approx. 6.5 cm each
Materials: Die-cast parts (zinc alloy), pins (iron), belt strap (split leather with PU coating), stones (crystal)
Weight: Approx. 2.7 kg
Suggested Retail Price: 198,000 JPY
Expected Release Date: December 2021
via： 16d