Post by RingsideC2 on Jan 14, 2010 15:35:57 GMT -5
Here it the entire Mattel Design Team Chat Transript:
7:03
[Comment From Nathan Dado Nathan Dado : ]
Will we ever see a classic superstars mattel series?
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:03 Nathan Dado
7:05
Mattel / WWE Team:
Regarding Legends, stay tuned. We have no announcements at this time.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:05 Mattel / WWE Team
7:05
[Comment From WWEMATTEL WWEMATTEL : ]
How did you come up with the designs for the figs???
7:07
Mattel / WWE Team:
How do we come with designs? Well, we try to replicate the ring gear as closely as possible. We've established the look and feel of the line so based on particular Superstars, we fit them in with sizing and body types with the rest of the world. Take a look at the indpeth Q&A on WWE.com.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:07 Mattel / WWE Team
7:08
[Comment From thereisnoart thereisnoart : ]
Awesome job on the line - from packaging to product, these are some of the most superior figures on the market right now - wrestling or otherwise. Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to answer questions from some hardcore, often obsessive fans!
7:09
Mattel / WWE Team:
thereisnoart, thank you so much for your compliments!! We are hardcore over here as well.
7:09
[Comment From LukeMcCarthy65 LukeMcCarthy65 : ]
Are You planning on changing the knee/elbow pads? They make it difficult for animators to make their animation look realistic with the kneepads that restrict movement.
7:10
Mattel / WWE Team:
We are aware how rigid the kneepads are. We have heard your feedback on Wrestlingfigs.com and are continuingly looking to make better product.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:10 Mattel / WWE Team
7:11
[Comment From DeathbatViper DeathbatViper : ]
Will Sheamus be a Basic or Elite first?
7:11
Mattel / WWE Team:
We are planning to do Sheamus in both styles. Tentatively, we expect the Basic to come first.
7:12
[Comment From CraZsystem CraZsystem : ]
Do you have any future plans on accesories in the Basic/2-Pack line?
7:16
Mattel / WWE Team:
Accessories currently appear in Elites and FlexForce. I wouldn't rule out anything for the future in two packs. For the fans asking for more scale belts, keep an eye out.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:16 Mattel / WWE Team
7:16
[Comment From illwill9701 illwill9701 : ]
What is the plan with with Wrestlemania Heritage line? Will that be a continuing line released every few months? And also, how often will the Pay Per View line be released?
7:18
Mattel / WWE Team:
PPV waves will roll in throughout the year. We plan on doing more Wrestlemania Heritage in the future. We are thrilled fans want to see more.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:18 Mattel / WWE Team
7:18
[Comment From Adjp225 Adjp225 : ]
Will there be any Zack Ryder figures made in upcoming lines?
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:18 Adjp225
7:19
Mattel / WWE Team:
Anyone on the roster is fair game!!
7:19
[Comment From bulldoggy101 bulldoggy101 : ]
will you be making any referees? such as mike chioda!! or perhaps FINALLY a company focusing on the announcers at ringside as well!!
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:19 bulldoggy101
7:20
Mattel / WWE Team:
For the fans looking for refs, announcers, and more, we want to provide the entire WWE experience. Stay tuned.
7:20
[Comment From AdamBomb AdamBomb : ]
Will all the Divas have the same body?
7:22
Mattel / WWE Team:
There are multiple bodytypes for all Superstars. We want to maintain Superstar Scale and accuracy throughout the line including Divas.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:22 Mattel / WWE Team
7:23
[Comment From menace8 menace8 : ]
when you say scale belts do you mean the one for the figs
7:23
Mattel / WWE Team:
Yes, more championship belts for the figures.
7:23
[Comment From zackmalibu zackmalibu : ]
People are worried about the multiple releases of certain characters. Are there plans to do some different face sculpts for future releases rather than just strict repaints?
7:25
Mattel / WWE Team:
Of course. We are dedicated to delivering differentiated and compelling versions of the roster for years to come.
7:25
[Comment From MonkeyKnifeFighter2120 MonkeyKnifeFighter2120 : ]
The kid sized belts look great will there any others like the us or ic?
7:25
Mattel / WWE Team:
7:03
[Comment From Nathan Dado Nathan Dado : ]
Will we ever see a classic superstars mattel series?
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:03 Nathan Dado
7:05
Mattel / WWE Team:
Regarding Legends, stay tuned. We have no announcements at this time.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:05 Mattel / WWE Team
7:05
[Comment From WWEMATTEL WWEMATTEL : ]
How did you come up with the designs for the figs???
7:07
Mattel / WWE Team:
How do we come with designs? Well, we try to replicate the ring gear as closely as possible. We've established the look and feel of the line so based on particular Superstars, we fit them in with sizing and body types with the rest of the world. Take a look at the indpeth Q&A on WWE.com.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:07 Mattel / WWE Team
7:08
[Comment From thereisnoart thereisnoart : ]
Awesome job on the line - from packaging to product, these are some of the most superior figures on the market right now - wrestling or otherwise. Congratulations and thanks for taking the time to answer questions from some hardcore, often obsessive fans!
7:09
Mattel / WWE Team:
thereisnoart, thank you so much for your compliments!! We are hardcore over here as well.
7:09
[Comment From LukeMcCarthy65 LukeMcCarthy65 : ]
Are You planning on changing the knee/elbow pads? They make it difficult for animators to make their animation look realistic with the kneepads that restrict movement.
7:10
Mattel / WWE Team:
We are aware how rigid the kneepads are. We have heard your feedback on Wrestlingfigs.com and are continuingly looking to make better product.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:10 Mattel / WWE Team
7:11
[Comment From DeathbatViper DeathbatViper : ]
Will Sheamus be a Basic or Elite first?
7:11
Mattel / WWE Team:
We are planning to do Sheamus in both styles. Tentatively, we expect the Basic to come first.
7:12
[Comment From CraZsystem CraZsystem : ]
Do you have any future plans on accesories in the Basic/2-Pack line?
7:16
Mattel / WWE Team:
Accessories currently appear in Elites and FlexForce. I wouldn't rule out anything for the future in two packs. For the fans asking for more scale belts, keep an eye out.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:16 Mattel / WWE Team
7:16
[Comment From illwill9701 illwill9701 : ]
What is the plan with with Wrestlemania Heritage line? Will that be a continuing line released every few months? And also, how often will the Pay Per View line be released?
7:18
Mattel / WWE Team:
PPV waves will roll in throughout the year. We plan on doing more Wrestlemania Heritage in the future. We are thrilled fans want to see more.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:18 Mattel / WWE Team
7:18
[Comment From Adjp225 Adjp225 : ]
Will there be any Zack Ryder figures made in upcoming lines?
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:18 Adjp225
7:19
Mattel / WWE Team:
Anyone on the roster is fair game!!
7:19
[Comment From bulldoggy101 bulldoggy101 : ]
will you be making any referees? such as mike chioda!! or perhaps FINALLY a company focusing on the announcers at ringside as well!!
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:19 bulldoggy101
7:20
Mattel / WWE Team:
For the fans looking for refs, announcers, and more, we want to provide the entire WWE experience. Stay tuned.
7:20
[Comment From AdamBomb AdamBomb : ]
Will all the Divas have the same body?
7:22
Mattel / WWE Team:
There are multiple bodytypes for all Superstars. We want to maintain Superstar Scale and accuracy throughout the line including Divas.
Thursday January 21, 2010 7:22 Mattel / WWE Team
7:23
[Comment From menace8 menace8 : ]
when you say scale belts do you mean the one for the figs
7:23
Mattel / WWE Team:
Yes, more championship belts for the figures.
7:23
[Comment From zackmalibu zackmalibu : ]
People are worried about the multiple releases of certain characters. Are there plans to do some different face sculpts for future releases rather than just strict repaints?
7:25
Mattel / WWE Team:
Of course. We are dedicated to delivering differentiated and compelling versions of the roster for years to come.
7:25
[Comment From MonkeyKnifeFighter2120 MonkeyKnifeFighter2120 : ]
The kid sized belts look great will there any others like the us or ic?
7:25
Mattel / WWE Team: