I recently stumbled upon a collectible must-have for any Beat Street or WildStyle fanatic.. the Third Rail Ramo Beat Street custom Action Figure. However, luck may have run out for those eager to add this to their collection. When we posted this article, the company’s website was already marked “Sold Out.” I managed to snag mine on eBay it was the last available. (The Midnite Snack site has since been updated.)
Do you remember that scene in Beat Street when Ramo catches Spit defacing his piece, only for it to end tragically with them both being electrified? It’s an iconic moment that left a lasting impression on many of us.
The shock of witnessing Ramo’s confrontation with Spit, mixed with the dangers of subway writing culture, is etched in the minds of heads worldwide. The film didn’t just entertain, it shed light on the realities and roughness of the streets.
Midnite Snacks Company has captured that moment in hip hop cinema history with their limited edition Third Rail Ramo Action Figure. Packaged in a nostalgic plastic & cardboard backing adorned with a Beat Street logo, this resin custom bootleg artisanal figure stands at 4 inches tall, but here’s the kicker, the figure appears to be burnt to a crisp, mirroring the fate of Ramo and Spit on that fateful night.
It’s a figure that sparks conversation. Is it a bad joke or in bad taste, or can you appreciate the creativity behind the piece?
Check out the Midnight Snack Company’s website here.
Post by La Mont Reed
