10 Best Cody Rhodes Action Figures, Ranked

Truly undeniable, WWE superstar and former wrestling executive Cody Rhodes has been performing for a long time, and around the wrestling industry his entire life. As a lifelong fan of wrestling, Cody was one of the biggest proponents of starting AEW's action and collection figure line. The business move made sense as well. Nothing makes a young fan more excited than getting to hold their favorite wrestler in the palm of their hand.

Cody is no stranger to figures himself, With a long career in professional wrestling, and a talented family, Rhodes, his father, and his brother have each seen countless plastic variants hit Walmart shelves for WWE and various other promotions. Like his various gimmicks, the performer has had a fair share of good and bad releases. The collectability or practicality of a figure makes a collectible resonate with fans; however, the real world of Cody has sometimes pushed a figure to be perceived in a specific way.

10 Cody Rhodes AEW Unmatched Series 4

Cody Rhodes' time as the founder, part-time booker, and Executive Vice President of AEW is fascinating for wrestling fans, particularly older fans who follow the industry online. While Cody's stint as a wrestling executive, tv star, and promoter is interesting, it doesn't make for a great action figure.

In a practical sense, a business suit action figure doesn't apply all that well to selling figures to kids. While some older fans might like the novelty, collectors are far more likely to seek out other more significant figures, especially since the company is new enough that they can still be bought online.

9 The Stardust WWE Elite Series 36

Cody's time as Stardust is not fondly remembered by the performer, the company, or the fans. So it's unsurprising that the gimmick that ended Cody's first stint in WWE doesn't get a lot of mentions online when fans discuss the performer. However, Cody was Stardust for nearly two years and a multiple-time champion in that period. As such, he had several figures made in the Stardust gimmick.

One of the best Stardust figures from the WWE Elite series kept the classic Stardust look and came with miniature models of the two copper tag team championship belts. This figure was one of the earliest Stardust figures, coming out in 2014, the same year the gimmick debuted. It predates many of the negative Stardust storylines and looks very good compared to the real-life model.

8 WWE Adrenaline Series 29 With Dusty Rhodes

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One of the earliest Cody figures and one where he is sporting his green trunks debut attire is also the first and only Cody figure where he appears with one of the late legends that WWE has lost, the iconic Dusty Rhodes. Dusty Rhodes is one of the best talkers in the history of wrestling, and his captivating style has lived on through his kids and contributions to NXT.

Cody's gimmick has always been linked to his family name where he has competed, and this action figure represents the moment when Dusty passed the torch on WWE television. The models are unique, making it an excellent collector's item, and getting two figures for the price of one is always beneficial.

7 Mattel Super Star Entrance Series Mustache Cody

Cody Rhodes redebuted at WrestleMania 38 and shot to the top of WWE's roster, but the closest he came to the world title before his return was in the early 2010s as "Mustache Cody." While the mustache itself was a look met with mixed reactions from fans, 2012-2014 was undoubtedly the best Cody period in WWE, with memorable feuds against the likes of Damien Sandow.

The Entrance Series Figure is one of only two figures to feature Rhodes's mustache look. This would make the figure unique enough for collectors while being a solid figure for one of SmackDown's most popular stars from the era. Mustache Cody was also one of his only extended runs as a face in WWE, so young fans would have probably lined up to get one.

6 Legacy WWE Action Figures

The first big angle that Cody Rhodes was involved in was in a faction with Randy Orton and Ted Dibiase Jr. in the group Legacy. All of its members were brought up in the industry, and the group was a dominant force on Raw every Monday. Under the leadership of Randy Orton, Cody was brought to new heights and also got a taste for playing the villain.

Young fans would have needed to buy the pack when Legacy debuted to complete their set with the trio of top heels. Now older fans who are looking to improve a Cody collection want to find the figure that came out along with Cody's first quite impressive brush with the main event. The figure also looks great compared to some later Cody figures adding to its appeal.

5 AEW Unrivaled Collection 1 Cody

The original AEW action figure, Cody Rhodes, was the first action figure in AEW's original toy line, which excited fans and was a sign that the company was here to stay. The line was hyped quite a bit, and the outcome and the figures did not disappoint. The series also includes his wife Brandi Rhodes, so Cody and Brandi could share this together.

For AEW collectors, the original Cody from the first Unrivaled collection is a must-have. AEW's younger fans would probably have needed the figure as well, with Rhodes being the company's biggest star at the time. The design was great, and its release capitalized on the success of the new promotions building momentum back in 2020.

4 Brothers Rhodes Battle Pack

In 2013, Cody Rhodes began working in a tag team with his real-life brother Dustin, known in WWE as Goldust. The Rhodes Brothers quickly won the tag team championships and went on to an excellent run together. Before Cody became Stardust, WWE released the Rhodes Brothers Battle Back during that brief time.

The pack was released in 2013 while Cody's team-up with Dustin was riding high in WWE. They were featured on television each week and were having excellent wrestling matches each time. It also came with the WWE Tag Team Titles and accurately depicts the attire of both Goldust and Cody when they won the gold.

3 AEW Ringside Champion Cody Figure

Cody was never seen as a true champion during his first run in the company, often competing in tag teams or as a villain to rival more prominent stars like Rey Mysterio. Fans of action figures looking for a great-looking Cody with a championship around his waist would love the AEW Ringside figure with the TNT Championship and the champion Cody Rhodes.

Cody is still one of the best TNT champions in AEW's history, and fans looking to remember the inaugural champion will want to get their hands on the figure. The figure doesn't look remarkably different from other AEW figures, but the sentimental value is quite high.

2 American Nightmare NJPW Funko Pop

Most of Cody's career and wrestling figures in North America are dominated by two companies, WWE and AEW. However, Funko was able to license a Cody Rhodes figure that is 100% unique. The design is in their patented Funko Pop style, and it's based on his time in NJPW.

His tenure was brief and uneventful, but Rhodes was at one point the leader of NJPW's Bullet Club faction. He was following in the lineage of Finn Balor, AJ Styles, and his future business partner Kenny Omega. While the figure isn't great for kids looking to control their favorite Japanese stars, it is genuinely unique as a collector's item.

1 Blood Brothers: Cody & Dustin Rhodes' Double or Nothing Figures

A pair of Rhodes figures commemorate one of the greatest matches in AEW history. The battle of the brothers from AEW Double or Nothing 2019 is an iconic moment from the young company's past. They expertly told a story that the largest promotion in the world failed to write on several occasions.

The figures feature superb detail, including the proverbial "crimson mask" as Jim Ross bellowed from behind the commentary desk. The figures look fantastic, and because they represent such a singular moment in AEW history, let alone one that may never happen again, the double pack feels even more special.