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Post by AdamBomb on Feb 19, 2011 16:22:10 GMT -5
I'm finally back with another review! It took me some time to acquire this figure, but the wait was well worth it! I'm a... errr... was(?) a huge fan of the Hart Dynasty, in fact I think it was a terrible idea to disband Kidd, Natalya, and Smith. On the bright side, Mattel still released great Elite style figures of both Tyson and DH, and for that I am very grateful. This former Undisputed Tag Team Champion comes with a serious headscan, a shirt that is exactly like Tyson Kidd's (no sleeves), some awesome knee pads, trunks that feature his last name across the front, and a pair of boots with the famous maple leaf/wings design. On the extreme nitpicky side, the boots he is wearing (I am 90% sure) are inaccurate. I don't think Smith ever wore kick pads, but rather boots that were either short, about calve high with laces, or a pair that was without laces entirely... not exactly sure what to call them, but I believe Kane (and MVP) wore a similar style for a time. Now, don't get me wrong, the boots do not in any way at all look bad, they serve their purpose just fine. To be honest, I'm glad they went with this mold for him, it allowed for them to add deco to the front - which laces would have hindered. However, and I apologize for harping on the boots, had Mattel have had the WWE license when Undertaker was wearing his lace-less boots, they could have made a unique mold, that in theory, may have worked. For the life of me though, I don't remember how tall they were, and with Smith wearing shorter footwear, it may have not worked after all, but I digress. The knee pads look phenomenal here too, matching the detailing on his trunks, and thusly matching Tyson Kidd's attire wonderfully. I guess large part of why I loved this team so much, was because I grew up watching The Hart Foundation... you know, aside from the undeniable talent Smith and Kidd have. That said, I just loved seeing the pink and black attack back on my television set... especially with the technical and high flying prowess Kidd has, matched with the strength and power of Smith. I can't help but hope that one day we see The Dynasty get back together, and once again dominate the tag team scene in the WWE. Until then, we'll have to watch as David Hart Smith, and Tyson Kidd continue their singles careers, thankfully (as I said before), I'm just happy we got Elite figures of the son of the British Bulldog, and the last graduate of the Hart Dungeon.
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Post by hbkrules on Feb 19, 2011 16:26:40 GMT -5
Very nice and detailed review, thanks man.
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Post by NickJ on Feb 19, 2011 16:57:52 GMT -5
Awesome review Adambomb thank you very much
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Post by stonecold316 on Feb 19, 2011 16:59:49 GMT -5
Once again, your reviews amaze WF.
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Post by ToxicTwistOfFate on Feb 19, 2011 17:40:36 GMT -5
I wish I could find Smith. Every case of Elite 7 I have seen so far has had Kidd in it.
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Post by msqsk1 on Feb 19, 2011 17:50:49 GMT -5
Great review & pics! I wish I could find Smith. Every case of Elite 7 I have seen so far has had Kidd in it. Same here!
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Post by thepedigree22 on Feb 19, 2011 17:56:18 GMT -5
awesome review and pics
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Feb 19, 2011 17:56:46 GMT -5
Good review as always. I hope I find find some Elite 7 before the Target sale runs out today. DHS wore short boots when he wore this attire in '09, but I think they ad-libbed to give him the boot covers / "snow boots" he wore most of last year. As someone who was a little disappointed that Elite MVP got kickpads and not his own boot mold, I know where you're coming from, but the kickpad mold's close enough. It would have been nice, if they gave his boots a nice glossy black finish, though. Too bad WWE broke these guys up prematurely because not only were they a great team, they had some sick attires I was looking forward to be made as Elites. It's times like this I wish Mattel did more attire variants. Two things I noticed in your pics: - I never knew there was a bigger thigh mold. Cool. - Mattel still doesn't hem the edges of the shirts completely. They do it for the neck but not the sleeves or the bottom of the shirt. I don't know if it's a shortcut or an oversight, but it looks tacky especially in your HQ pictures.
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Post by Scott! on Feb 19, 2011 18:02:53 GMT -5
sweet review and great pics !
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Post by soapjohnson on Feb 19, 2011 18:29:46 GMT -5
awesome review man!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 20:52:59 GMT -5
Terrific review. I'm very thankful I was able to track this figure down at my local Wal-Mart on my first try. Great figure all around.
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Post by marino13 on Feb 19, 2011 21:05:14 GMT -5
Great review Adam. Best figure pics around... as usual.
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Post by Gussy on Feb 19, 2011 21:29:07 GMT -5
loving the review!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 21:45:53 GMT -5
great review as usual man.
I cant wait to get this set.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 22:06:03 GMT -5
Amazing pictures and review as usual. But I think the headscan looks more like Mike McGillicutty.
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Post by Bandalero on Feb 19, 2011 22:10:24 GMT -5
AdamBomb chalk another one up for a great review and your picture taking is absolutely breath-taking. It's not just a figure review, it's art!
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Post by Nick on Feb 19, 2011 23:22:23 GMT -5
Great review and pics. This has probably been asked many times before, but what kind of cam do you use?
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Post by MAtNESS™ on Feb 20, 2011 0:35:55 GMT -5
Great Review and professional pics, I really want to get them but the stores that i go to are really slow in stocking hope I get them though they are one of my priorities to get.
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Post by lazyboy98 on Feb 20, 2011 12:34:47 GMT -5
I would really like to get this figure, I just haven't been able to find it.
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Post by Rob7274 on Feb 20, 2011 20:24:59 GMT -5
Great photos and review!
Constructive criticism -
More on the Headsculpts, Size Comparision (Mattel), Body sculpts (do they match well), Paint would be great. I also noticed on each of the shirts with DH Smith and Kidd theres some white print on the right of the front that should'nt be there but its no big deal.
Itsallright reviews are a good place too look for structure.
But still Fantasic stuff!!!
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