Mutt is among my favorite figure sculpts and characters in the entire line. I have a version of every figure ever released based on the vintage mold. And, while Mutt was released many times, it is the European exclusive version that is the most distinct from his original look. This orange haired figure is not Stanley Perlmutter. But, instead, is of Scottish descent. We don't know why this version was exclusive to Europe. He and Spirit were this odd pair of matching figures who randomly appeared in early 1990's European Joe assortments.
The figure is missing the signature chest insignia. This was removed for the Brazilian release of Mutt. And, it's still missing on this later, European release. His accessories are a darker grey color that live about halfway between the light grey of the 1985 Battle Gear pack and the black of the 1984 Hasbro release.
There's a decent amount of content on this figure. He was one of the first European figures of whom American collectors became aware. And, there was a time when loose figures were fairly common. Even today, you can find lots of Euro Mutts with broken crotches and thumbs. He's one of the more available figures. Though, finding a complete one with the correct accessories remains a fairly tough chore.
Sadly, this figure has not gotten so expensive that you don't often see newer collectors willing to take hi outside and get him dirty. When it was $40 to replace him, that was one thing. Now that it can go over $200, that an entirely different proposition. For me, though, it's still behind the original 1984 figure in terms of the best Mutt. I'd argue that the Brazilian Mastim figure is better, too. But, the orange hair and offbeat color scheme makes him a worthwhile discussion piece for any collection.
European Mutt by dreadnokdread
European Mutt at R.T.G. at ARAH Gallery
European Mutt by Golden_Cobra_79
European Mutt by nightforcetunnelrat
European Mutt by Relinquished1979
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