Luchadore heads?

[thunderbolt]

I've wanted to add a couple to the custom shelf and was looking for some more info on a few. There is one in particular that had an untold adventure with Hellboy in the 50's. HB went to Mexico and helped this guy waste some vampires. Not sure if he is a real one or a Mignola design.

[aquatroy]

The guy on the HB cover may be a generic Luchadore. From my understanding, the most famous free fighter ever is a cat named El Santo. Wrestling icon as well as star of the silver screen. Check out this gem happily regalled by the good people at MST3K.

[thunderbolt]

Yeah, I have Samson vs. the Vampire Women, one of MST's finer moments. I just like the idea of 50's or 60's Mexican wrestlers fighting monsters.

[aquatroy]

It's a great movie!

It seems to me that there should be a Luchadore database somewhere, but I couldn't find it. There was an episode of, Mexico, One Plate at a Time (a PBS cooking show) that featured Luchadore's, the culture around the wrestlers, and the kinds of food at the events (episode 407 Super-Hero Sandwich). It's very informative.

[thunderbolt]

Looked on Netflix and there are more than a few Santos movies available.

[Edgaar]

I have a head from a set of Japanese Pez (masked rider) that may work for you if you are interested. might be a little big though

[jayihdz]

Flickr: The Blue Demon y El Santo Pool


Check this pics...some of the famous Luchadores in Mexico.


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[davidb]

It's a great movie!

It seems to me that there should be a Luchadore database somewhere, but I couldn't find it. There was an episode of, Mexico, One Plate at a Time (a PBS cooking show) that featured Luchadore's, the culture around the wrestlers, and the kinds of food at the events (episode 407 Super-Hero Sandwich). It's very informative.

http://www.luchawiki.org