He is an iconic action star who has made his name in tough guy roles such as Rambo and Rocky.

And Sylvester Stallone proved he is still packing a punch as he revealed his hunky physique during a shopping trip in New York City on Wednesday.

The Oscar nominee, 73, oozed confidence as he showcased his defined pecs, muscular arms and taut midriff while modelling a leather jacket and a selection of shirts.

Looking good, Sly: Sylvester Stallone proved he is still packing a punch as he revealed his hunky physique during a shopping trip in New York City on Wednesday

Wow: The Oscar nominee, 73, showed off his elaborate back and shoulder tattoos as he splashed the cash

The Italian Stallion looked handsome as he exhibited his gym-honed frame, and proved he has barely aged a day since his film breakthrough in 1976’s Rocky.

Sly also showed off his elaborate tattoo tribute to his third wife Jennifer Flavin, 51, on his right bicep, as he chatted with a shop assistant.

The laidback star wore his brunette locks in his trademark slicked back style.

Like a fine wine: The Oscar nominee, 73, oozed confidence as he showcased his defined pecs, and taut midriff and proved he had barely aged a day since his Rocky heyday (R in 1982’s Rocky III)

Sight for sore eyes: The Italian Stallion looked handsome as he exhibited his gym-honed frame and his bicep tattoo of wife Jennifer Flavin, 51

Seeing double: The star unveiled his tattoo tribute to his third wife (R) in 2017

Dapper: Stallone cut a typically rakish figure as he entered the shop earlier in the day, clad in a navy shirt and leather jacket, paired with jeans and loafers

Sizzling: The star whipped off his t-shirt as he prepared to splash the cash in the shop

Stallone cut a typically rakish figure as he entered the shop earlier in the day, clad in a navy shirt and leather jacket, paired with jeans and loafers.

The star is currently on the promo trail for his latest film, Rambo: Last Blood, which sees him reprise his role as action man John Rambo. He first portrayed the character in 1982’s First Blood

Rambo: Last Blood was directed by Adrian Grunberg, and co-written by Stallone and Matthew Cirulnick.

And relax: Stallone looked dapper as he walked around the shop and sported a bandage on his arm

Hunk: The Hollywood icon showed off his sartorial credentials as he shopped

Strike a pose: The star looked extremely stylish as he chatted with shop assistants

Suave: Stallone wore his locks in a trademark slicked back style as he shopped

Stallone, who was nominated for a Best Screenplay Oscar in 1976 for Rocky, also conceived the story for this latest Rambo entry, along with Dan Gordon.

After three installments in the Rambo franchise in the ’80s, Stallone last portrayed the mercenary in 2008’s simply titled Rambo.

Rambo: Last Blood will be released by Lionsgate on Friday in theatres nationwide.

Out Friday: The star is currently on the promo trail for his latest film, Rambo: Last Blood, which sees him reprise his role as action man John Rambo