The 'Reaction - Vest' appearance captures WWE Hall of Famer André the Giant in his signature open dark vest, representing his classic entrance and promotional aesthetic. Released by Super7 in May 2020 as part of their retro ReAction Figures line, this 4.25-inch figure pays tribute to the Eighth Wonder of the World with vintage card packaging and an homage accessory.
La Scena
This appearance represents André the Giant's classic ring entrance and promotional look, where he frequently donned an open dark vest over his immense frame. It depicts the Eighth Wonder of the World during the height of his fame in professional wrestling, capturing the warm yet imposing aura he brought when addressing fans or walking down the aisle to the squared circle.
Significato
The open dark vest is one of André René Roussimoff's most recognizable non-singlet attire choices. Immortalizing his larger-than-life persona during iconic eras in professional wrestling, this aesthetic highlights both his giant physical stature and his pop-culture crossover appeal during a pivotal era in WWE history.
Design
Crafted by Super7 for their retro ReAction line, this collectible figure stands 4.25 inches tall—intentionally scaled larger than standard 3.75-inch figures to accurately represent André's real-life size. It features 5 points of articulation and portrays him wearing his open dark vest. The package uses retro-style backing card art and includes a classic beer-can accessory as a tribute to famous behind-the-scenes stories.
Per il Collezionista
**Super7 ReAction
Vest Variant (2020)**: Retro-style 4.25-inch figure with 5 points of articulation, dark open vest, vintage card art, and a beer-can accessory.
**Super7 ULTIMATES! Line (2020–2022)**: Premium 8-inch figures featuring André in his black singlet, yellow tights, and satin robe variants.
**Mattel WWE Elite & Legends Series (2022–2024)**: Modern flashback figures including Elite 100, Ultimate Edition releases, and retro-style Major Bendies figures.
Dietro le Quinte
💡The ReAction Vest figure includes a beer-can accessory as an homage to famous real-life folklore about André the Giant.
💡Although part of a 3.75-inch retro line, André's figure was scaled up to 4.25 inches to reflect his massive height.
💡André played Bigfoot / Sasquatch in a 1975 two-part episode of The Six Million Dollar Man.
💡In 1984's Conan the Destroyer, André performed uncredited underneath the monster suit as the horned god Dagoth.
Cronologia
1975
Played Bigfoot / Sasquatch in the TV series The Six Million Dollar Man.
1977
Made a cameo appearance in the film The Greatest.
1978
Guest starred as Manny on B.J. and the Bear.
1981
Appeared on TV in The Fall Guy and The Greatest American Hero.
1984
Performed in suit as Dagoth in Conan the Destroyer and appeared in Micki & Maude.
1987
Starred as Fezzik in the classic film The Princess Bride.
1989
Debuted in video games with WWF Superstars and WWF WrestleMania.
1994
Posthumous final film appearance as the Circus Giant in Trading Mom.
2014
Featured in Box Brown's graphic novel André the Giant: Life and Legend.
2018
Subject of the feature-length HBO documentary André the Giant.
2020
Super7 released the 4.25-inch ReAction Vest Variant action figure in May.
