JoeRocco420
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Post by JoeRocco420 on Mar 21, 2010 23:32:25 GMT -5
Now don't get me wrong.... I love the mattel line. I have about 40 of them as it is. Can't wait for Elite 3. But does it bother anyone else that since 1/1 there has been so many repaints. Some guys have 2 or 3 versions already! There are plenty of guys on the roster to not get a single figure yet. I know they are dong it by series but I already have 3 HHH, 2 HBK, 2 Edge, 2 Cena, 2 Batista and so on. I know I don't have to buy them but I'm a colector so what am I sapossed to do lol. I love my basic Kane. Spent $9.99 on him. But the Elite Kane is gonna be sick. There goes another $15 lol
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Mar 21, 2010 23:48:26 GMT -5
Despite the repaints, they still aren't clogging shelves the way Jakks did, so they must be doin something right.
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Post by slappy on Mar 21, 2010 23:54:39 GMT -5
There aren't that many people that haven't been made yet. I'm not including the divas. They've made so many people.
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Post by jfinnomore on Mar 22, 2010 0:00:04 GMT -5
repaints are a blessing, if you missed the guys figure in an earlier line or just didn't like the attire you get another shot.
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Post by Hurricane on Mar 22, 2010 0:04:11 GMT -5
Well, if they use up EVERY debut figure now, the line will sell worse later. They have to balance it, keeping it fresh with new characters AND updated versions of old ones, then later series can have debuts too. It's a way of keeping excitement up when a new debut is out.
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Post by myaddow on Mar 22, 2010 0:06:03 GMT -5
At least Mattel's repaints have a ton of detail unlike the company that shall not be named...
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Post by TurboEddie on Mar 22, 2010 0:14:22 GMT -5
Honestly, there aren't THAT many repaints.
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Billy F'N Shogunn
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Mar 22, 2010 0:15:04 GMT -5
get over it. we can't all buy everything, i'm very happy with the rate at which we are getting new figures.
would you rather they take the JAKKS approach and rush to get a new figure of a new guy only to have it SUCK? then you're forced to buy the next one too because only the die-hards bought the first terrible attempt?
man, you people really get at me. never happy with anything. acting like Mattel owes you something. you probobly voted for Obama... assuming you're over 18.
again, get over it, Mattel doesn't owe you anything. don't like the repaints, DON'T BUY 'EM!
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Post by Hurricane on Mar 22, 2010 0:20:10 GMT -5
^That's also a good point. Mattel really do put a lot of effort with the moulds and detail, so they need time to try to get them as good as possible, unlike Jakks, who rushed them out.
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Billy F'N Shogunn
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Mar 22, 2010 0:27:37 GMT -5
yeah, sorry to get all political - but the healthcare thing kinda p'd me off. politics aside, i personally LIKE repaints, that way everyone's collection doesn't end up being exactly the same.
i collected JAKKS since the dawn of TTL, hardcore non-stop for over 10 years.
i swore i wouldn't get into Mattel, but, I too am a collector. Mattel is really doing a great job, and i'm being patient with my Mattel collection. I'm swearing I'm only getting 1 of each guy and i'm sticking with it. I want a Kofi so bad, but i'm holding out for Elite 4 or 5 or whatever series he's in. I wasted so much time and money on constantly updating my Jakks collection that it makes my head spin.
You may choose to be a completionist, and i guess you've got reason to be upset because let's face it, Mattel has put out quite a few figures in these 3 short months. Like i said, i was taking it slow and I've already got over 15 figures!
Also, with all the superstars wearing different attires much more frequently these days, and us long-time fans wanting some more "classic" attires, there HAS to be a number of repaints to keep everyone happy.
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JoeRocco420
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Post by JoeRocco420 on Mar 22, 2010 1:03:26 GMT -5
Lol. Look what I sparked.....politcal views on the WFboard. Lol
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thereklessone
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Post by thereklessone on Mar 22, 2010 1:23:21 GMT -5
i collected JAKKS since the dawn of TTL, hardcore non-stop for over 10 years. i swore i wouldn't get into Mattel, but, I too am a collector. Mattel is really doing a great job, and i'm being patient with my Mattel collection. I'm swearing I'm only getting 1 of each guy and i'm sticking with it. I want a Kofi so bad, but i'm holding out for Elite 4 or 5 or whatever series he's in. I wasted so much time and money on constantly updating my Jakks collection that it makes my head spin. ^^ This is truth. I have to agree, I collected JAKKS since the beginning with BCA and constantly wanted to update my figs. Whether it was different attires, molds, new style (TTL, R3, RA, DA) I spent way too much money. I too swore I was done collecting after JAKKS was done, but Mattel proved me wrong by doing an awesome job with the WWE line so far. I'm also being very picky with my fig purchases to the point where I'm only buying Superstars I actually like or figs that are too good to pass up, as opposed to trying to have a complete roster. My habits might change but for now I'm liking the repaints cause it allows us collectors some breathing room to save for a newer set or a debut fig we want. |
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Post by Figuremania™ on Mar 22, 2010 1:45:05 GMT -5
I thought having repaints would kill the line but it hasn't, example Miz is in his updates attire in Survivor Series Set although in the Elite 3 set he has his older attire but how could anyone pass up that figure? judging by pics Ive seen that figure is incredibly detailed which would have no problem with me or anyone buying 2.
But there always going to become the need to update a certain figure evantually.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Mar 22, 2010 1:47:23 GMT -5
There really isnt all that many plus at least they make attempts to give us new attires. A repaint sounds bad but they arent because mattel gives us different attires which gives us a variety to choose from. If we were getting constant rereleases like before, then that would be a problem.
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bobsagetbrigade
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Post by bobsagetbrigade on Mar 22, 2010 3:50:58 GMT -5
dude think about it this way, if mattel released every single person right away what would we look forword to? the line would be done in less than a year.
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bigtaurus78
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Post by bigtaurus78 on Mar 22, 2010 7:42:44 GMT -5
Every single toy company puts out repaints of their figures at one point or another to recover the costs of the molds and maximize profits. This is nothing new. This dates all the way back to the original 1980's Masters of the Universe and Transformers toylines, if not further back. If you don't like a particular repaint, don't buy it. At least with Mattel, they're WWE line isn't shelfwarming. And any that are, it's probably because people don't care for the wrestle and has nothing to do whether it's a repaint or not.
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Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Mar 22, 2010 8:53:34 GMT -5
I'd rather have four CM Punks than one DH Smith. More attires for the good wrestlers should take priority over releasing figures of nobodies, in pretty much every way.
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Post by batista1fan on Mar 22, 2010 9:14:30 GMT -5
Like 2 pack 1 HBK and the Basic 0 HBK??? Yes im getting tired of it. but indeed i LOVE the MATTEL series.
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Post by Chip on Mar 22, 2010 9:38:50 GMT -5
repaints are better than straight re-releases.
that being said, i've never had a problem with re-paints. since most WWE wrestlers change their attire frequently it's cool to have a figure of said superstar in a better attire.
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Post by marino13 on Mar 22, 2010 11:54:34 GMT -5
We are only three months into the line and we have 40 different superstars already! That sounds pretty good to me. Sure they may have 3 or 4 Undertakers but I only need one.
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