Zangief Full name not firmly established in Street Fighter; from Russia. Date of Birth: June 1, 1956 Height: 7'0", Weight: 340 lbs. Blood Type: A chronological: Dhalsim << Zangief >> Vega alphabetical: Zandar << Zangief >> Zanzibar

Media Appearances

See this page for Zangief's depiction in the Street Fighter games, animation, and live action.

Figure Releases

Version 1: fall 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded figure assortment, #9
Russian Bear Wrestler	Fighting Style: Wrestling
	head: Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) arms: Gnawgahyde (89), Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) torso: Gnawgahyde (89), Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) waist: B.A.T. (91, 03/I), Zangief (93), Inferno B.A.T. (03), Headhunter B.A.T. (08) legs: B.A.T. (91, 03/I), Zangief (93), Inferno B.A.T. (03)
	Accessories: orange submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's), orange rifle (90 Ambush's), orange rifle (90 Ambush's), orange machine gun (91 Big Ben's), orange-red spring missile launcher with orange trigger (93 Bazooka's), two orange spring missiles (93 Bazooka's), orange grappling hook missile (93 Guile's) with black string, orange figure stand (common).
	Many believe that Zangief entered the tournament out of his fierce respect for his country, but they are only partially correct. Zangief loves his country, but he loves to stomp on his opponents even more. What else would you expect from a man who wrestles bears for fun? Good natured with a great sense of humor, Zangief loves to fight. He left the Russian Wrestling Federation because of lack of competition and now seeks suitable opponents wherever he can find them. Totally fearless, Zangief is more than willing to walk into a punch as long as he can grab his opponent and drive them into the pavement with his Spinning Pile Driver. Motto: "My strength is much greater than yours."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial, in which his name is pronounced ZAN-geef. Item #81093.