I remember in 1999 getting my monthly issues of Wrestling-Figures toys magazine and the mail and seeing the were starting to sell replica championship belts.. The first belt for sale was The Big Gold Belt for $500.00 dollars I believe and immediately ordering it. It came after 6 months during the last month of school, and thank goodness because my classmates and teammates thought I was lying about ordering it. That beautiful belt came and a box than a white zipper sack, everyone wanted to hold it and take pictures with it. I know me and others like me were the first to start this trend, and now decades later when I see Wrestling and non-wrestling fans with championship belts collections, it brings a genuine smile to my soul... 💯
Nothing on those belts have been "etched". Those are stamped zinc plates. LOL That's also not leather. It's vinyl over foam and cardboard. And the original Big Gold wasn't etched either - it was carved. Literally hand-carved out of a plate of German Silver. The letters, globe, crown, and wrestlers all had to be braised onto the plate. The letters were originally all hand-cut with a jeweler's saw to be made. And the original was also dual-plated. The all-gold looks legit, don't get me wrong, but THESE two belts are woefully inadequate - IN MY OPINION. That's why I was excited that WWE Shop now (sometimes) has the "Shop Crumrine" that we've all dubbed "the Shoprine". I got the 2nd version a few weeks ago and it's pretty amazing to look at. I'm sure it's a cast belt, but it sure looks like it was carved. The 3D on all of the artwork is great. If you love the Big Gold Belt, keep your eyes open on the WWE Shop for when the Crumrine shows back up. I'm glad I pulled the trigger - even if the strap has a strong chemical smell. Now, if only I could get a Ric Flair nameplate for it...
To me the difference between them are, WCW World Heavyweight Championship is flatter than the WWE World Heavyweight Championship which is elevated. There is also the difference in the designs of the plate.
It’s funny now that watching this review since I was the one who Brought your WCW World Heavyweight Championship 😂 I didn’t even notice I brought it from you haha
I'm holding out hope that they do a proper update to WWE one in the same style as the Crumrine one they did this year. If there's nothing announced next year, I think I'll just get the WCW one and have it releathered on a a WWE style strap, cause that still beats the 2mm version.
The big gold in my collection is the wwe version. I chose wcw because even though both companies criminally disrespected the championship the wcw version has a richer history or lineage
Funny how I got so much hate and flak for choosing the WCW Big Gold over the overrated Crumrine version. The Crumrine version is legendary. However, I dislike the dull plates and brown strap.
When I see those belts in the video I'm like 🤩🤩🤩 lol I need the WCW World Heavyweight champion in my collection the belts I so far have is the classic intercontinental champion and the 2014 united states champion
I already have a Big Gold that I got from Fandu. Getting another one that has the nWo Spray Painted on it. Its gonna be signed by Hollywood Hogan! How thick are the plates on the spray painted belt? Is it 4mm?
@@HectorTheCollector Oh no way I want to see a video on that. There's a guy locally here selling a 2003 fig toy version but the plates look like they're 2mm. I want the WCW version myself but I like the strap on the wwe shop 2mm more.
@@HectorTheCollector Where were you able to find the 4mm WWE big gold belt? That’s the one I really want. I like the WCW but I don’t like how flat it is
didn't they use the actual WCW title when they first brought back the World Heaveyweight title? then the next triple h showed up he had the WWE version?
Well they did have a WCW title during the Invasion. That was some AFX all gold copy that many people didn't like. When Eric Bischoff came and gave Triple H the big gold, that was one of the cast copies used since 2001. Then it was replaced with the WWE version.
@HectorTheCollector ohhhh ok. cause every time i watch it and see which way the wrestlers are facing and seeing there's no WE logo on it i thought my eyes were acting up. so it was a WCW title
I remember in 1999 getting my monthly issues of Wrestling-Figures toys magazine and the mail and seeing the were starting to sell replica championship belts.. The first belt for sale was The Big Gold Belt for $500.00 dollars I believe and immediately ordering it. It came after 6 months during the last month of school, and thank goodness because my classmates and teammates thought I was lying about ordering it. That beautiful belt came and a box than a white zipper sack, everyone wanted to hold it and take pictures with it. I know me and others like me were the first to start this trend, and now decades later when I see Wrestling and non-wrestling fans with championship belts collections, it brings a genuine smile to my soul... 💯
The best looking belt in any sport.
The WCW version of this belt just came in today and i love it! I've had it over my shoulder ever since i got home from work.
The 4mm WCW version is the most classic and much more detailed.
I grew watching the WWE world heavyweight title era, but the WCW big gold does look nicer
Same, looked nice on Batista
This Big Gold World Heavyweight Championship should’ve been bought back last night this belt looks way better overall
Nothing on those belts have been "etched". Those are stamped zinc plates. LOL That's also not leather. It's vinyl over foam and cardboard. And the original Big Gold wasn't etched either - it was carved. Literally hand-carved out of a plate of German Silver. The letters, globe, crown, and wrestlers all had to be braised onto the plate. The letters were originally all hand-cut with a jeweler's saw to be made. And the original was also dual-plated. The all-gold looks legit, don't get me wrong, but THESE two belts are woefully inadequate - IN MY OPINION. That's why I was excited that WWE Shop now (sometimes) has the "Shop Crumrine" that we've all dubbed "the Shoprine". I got the 2nd version a few weeks ago and it's pretty amazing to look at. I'm sure it's a cast belt, but it sure looks like it was carved. The 3D on all of the artwork is great. If you love the Big Gold Belt, keep your eyes open on the WWE Shop for when the Crumrine shows back up. I'm glad I pulled the trigger - even if the strap has a strong chemical smell. Now, if only I could get a Ric Flair nameplate for it...
I have reviews of the Shoprine on this channel.
It's amazing that they put more effort into the WCW belt.
RIP WCW 😔
Nice collection
I ordered mine recently I can't wait to get it
To me the difference between them are, WCW World Heavyweight Championship is flatter than the WWE World Heavyweight Championship which is elevated. There is also the difference in the designs of the plate.
And the wcw one is much larger
It’s funny now that watching this review since I was the one who Brought your WCW World Heavyweight Championship 😂 I didn’t even notice I brought it from you haha
I'm holding out hope that they do a proper update to WWE one in the same style as the Crumrine one they did this year. If there's nothing announced next year, I think I'll just get the WCW one and have it releathered on a a WWE style strap, cause that still beats the 2mm version.
The big gold in my collection is the wwe version. I chose wcw because even though both companies criminally disrespected the championship the wcw version has a richer history or lineage
I always thought the WCW belt was silver rather than gold.
The real belt is gold and silver. So they released a newer replica based off that one.
Funny how I got so much hate and flak for choosing the WCW Big Gold over the overrated Crumrine version. The Crumrine version is legendary. However, I dislike the dull plates and brown strap.
When I see those belts in the video I'm like 🤩🤩🤩 lol I need the WCW World Heavyweight champion in my collection the belts I so far have is the classic intercontinental champion and the 2014 united states champion
I ordered mine recently I can't wait to get it even though I'm going to buy two my second will be a little more expensive
The one off to the side looks more like the NWA world championship that Ric flair debuted
Yeah. I have that version for sale, and is autographed by Ric Flair.
Ordered mine yesterday, was 49% off.
I already have a Big Gold that I got from Fandu. Getting another one that has the nWo Spray Painted on it. Its gonna be signed by Hollywood Hogan! How thick are the plates on the spray painted belt? Is it 4mm?
I think the spray painted WCW Championship from the WWE Shop is the same belt, just with spray paint.
@@HectorTheCollector Perfect. It'll be the 2nd Big Gold I'll own. But it'll be the first belt that I have ever had that's signed. 😅
is the figuretoys company version still available to purchase?
Only second hand. From other collectors.
@@HectorTheCollector that’s unfortunate
Wwe needs to call up a designer to make wwe championships look better
Which one do you like better? I’m debating on which to buy.
wcw is better, but I was able to find a 4mm world heavyweight championship with the red croc backing. Those are rare.
@@HectorTheCollector Oh no way I want to see a video on that. There's a guy locally here selling a 2003 fig toy version but the plates look like they're 2mm. I want the WCW version myself but I like the strap on the wwe shop 2mm more.
@@HectorTheCollector Where were you able to find the 4mm WWE big gold belt? That’s the one I really want. I like the WCW but I don’t like how flat it is
@@briandavis676 Either eBay or off another collector in a Facebook Group.
Where did you get the cases to display your belts?
The WWE Shop used to sell them. But not anymore.
Okay! Thank you for getting back to me on that. I just purchased the WCW Big Gold belt, and it looks amazing.
Are the name plates removable on both belts? Thanks
Yes they are.
Under the light the main plate of the wwe big gold looks silver
The figs versions, but not the WWE Shop versions.
didn't they use the actual WCW title when they first brought back the World Heaveyweight title? then the next triple h showed up he had the WWE version?
Well they did have a WCW title during the Invasion. That was some AFX all gold copy that many people didn't like. When Eric Bischoff came and gave Triple H the big gold, that was one of the cast copies used since 2001. Then it was replaced with the WWE version.
@HectorTheCollector ohhhh ok. cause every time i watch it and see which way the wrestlers are facing and seeing there's no WE logo on it i thought my eyes were acting up. so it was a WCW title
Do they have any decent weight to them or are they really light
The 2mm WWE Big Gold is pretty light. The 4mm WCW Big Gold has some good weight.
The red color on the back of the wwe world heavyweight champion belt just annoys me. Doesnt fit well with the belt. Its better in black
Which one u pick
I bought Figs Toy Co versions of the Next Gen WWE World Heavyweight and Ultra Deluxe WCW Championship
@HectorTheCollector where can I find the wcw version. It's not on the shop anymore 😭😭😭
I hate the mirror finish on these replicas lol
The real belts have a mirror finish at first too. But travel and ring use tarnishes the plates.
The WCW heavyweight championship looks bigger
Don’t like the red on the back of it
WCW was better
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