#123 Geronimo (A)

Apache warrior

While there’s many humanoid characters in the series for toy figures, far less are actually human in their origins that Mattel imported for the M.U.S.C.L.E. line in the mid 1980s. However, Geronimo is an example of a human who in the original story arcs from Japan who had to earn his recognition as a superhuman wrestler.

A notable supporting character from the imaginations of the artistic pair of friends going by the combined name Yudetamago for their enormous Kinnikuman universe. He’s introduced in the Chojin Olympics as a courageous and underestimated human warrior that insists on competing with the super-powered other contenders. Where he may face overwhelming opponents and suffer brutal defeats, but earn the respect of those in the battles.

In this form shown here Geronimo is displaying one of his signature moves named the Apache War Cry that creates ridiculously powerful and directional soundwaves that can destroy mountains and combatants alike. Based on the original keshi forms, Mattel brought the character to the new North American markets in a different material and color variants that became a big hit. Which only speaks to the ingenuity and creativity the original creators used to cross oceans and are still producing the popular series in Japan 40+ years later.

Loosely inspired in the likeness of Native American Indian warriors he participates in some major conflicts with the nemesis Chojin clans as a supporting ally to the protagonist heroes. Known for bravery and stubbornness some of his trademark techniques include the Tomahawk Chop, Wary Cry Charge, and the Apache Death Hold where he crushes enemies in a grappling technique to squeeze them with exaggerated strength. Often making his way into the battles in the imaginations of fans worldwide.