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Post by Bandalero on May 18, 2011 23:17:02 GMT -5
Well the Legends drought is over! Has it really been 3 months already!?! My L6 order from RSC arrived today and I'm kicking it off with my favourite family in Wrestling - the Von Erichs! These figures might sell thousands in Texas and peg-warm everywhere else, but let me tell you it's a dream come true to finally own them! From the moment Mattel previewed both the Modern Day Warrior and the Texas Tornado I knew immediately how I wanted to do this fix-up: NWA Champion - "Modern Day Warrior" Kerry Von Erich  Reference: I've always remembered Kevin in white trunks and thought I could pull off another fix-up using the WCCW Kerry's white trunks, but unfortunately Kevin's body-type didn't match his brother's so I had to stick with the red trunks. But it was very rarely that Kevin wore knee pads so I took them off. In a nod to everything 80s I figured the scrunched up jacket sleeves was a more appropriate look. And I also gave him an open left hand for the famous Von Erich Claw pose - except due to the torso the hands can't quite connect: "The Golden Warrior" Kevin Von Erich  The Von Erichs Finally, an unexpected off-shot of all that Kerry fix-up, was that I ended up with an almost-accurate Texas Tornado from Summer Slam 90 vs Mr. Perfect"  Reference:  1984 David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions Kerry and SummerSlam 90 Kerry: |
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Post by I Am Perfection on May 18, 2011 23:27:42 GMT -5
very nice pics my friend and great reviews. i dont collect figs anymore, but i would seriously consider the modern day warrior as he's one of my all time favorites
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Post by Instant Classic on May 19, 2011 0:10:24 GMT -5
i am a huge von erichs fan too, I cant wait to get these. thank you for the pics and great fix ups.
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Post by juicewinslow on May 19, 2011 2:38:53 GMT -5
They all look awesome.. Actually better than the way they were released. I especially like your NWA Champion - "Modern Day Warrior" Kerry Von Erich.
I gave him the NWA title too.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2011 4:49:41 GMT -5
Your pics are so beautiful...  And nice review ! Thanks for sharing ! |
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Post by PJ on May 19, 2011 5:40:03 GMT -5
They came out great. And I don't think I ever remember Kevin wearing kneepads. I'm sure he did once in a while, but not that I remember. I was planning on getting another of each Kerry and Kevin when they hit locally, but now I'll need to get 2 of each Kerry. lol I gave my MDW Kerry the Toy Biz NWA title as well...And the Tornado I gave an extra Mattel IC title.
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Post by pedigree619 on May 19, 2011 6:41:32 GMT -5
They were working before I started watching, but damn, your review and pictures make me regret that. That'll do Bandy.... that'll do.
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Post by marino13 on May 19, 2011 9:04:25 GMT -5
Another great review & fix-ups. I loved coming home from school and watching WCCW. So I'm also a huge Von Erich fan, and I can't wait to own both Kevin & Kerry.
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Post by Bandalero on May 19, 2011 9:17:56 GMT -5
Hey guys, i found this match on youtube:
I think it references Mattel's WCCW Kerry Von Erich in white trunks with blue albatross robe. And this is how I always remembered Kevin, in white trunks and no knee pads.
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 19, 2011 9:20:55 GMT -5
Wave 6 is seriously my favorite one so far. And I don't have a single one of them yet. Those pics and the fix ups themselves look amazing.
You did a great job. Can't wait to own these guys as I have had a soft spot for World Class since my childhood watching it post school on ESPN.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2011 9:29:55 GMT -5
You should definetly add the Tornado to the fix up thread as well bro, these are Really nice , Kind of make me want to do the same. I just watched that tornado vs perfect match 2 week ago  |
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Post by skribbel24 on May 19, 2011 9:35:11 GMT -5
Can't wait to see your review of the Warrior. Awesome pics!
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Post by Boy Wonder on May 19, 2011 9:40:24 GMT -5
Aw wow those are really cool. REALLY love that NWA champ Kerry. Crap, now you're gonna make me have to buy 2 Texas Tornados so I can turn one into Shane Douglas and turn the other into your fix up
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Post by fallbrawl on May 19, 2011 9:47:19 GMT -5
Nice pickups and reviews. I can't wait until these hit retail.
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Post by painfulregret on May 19, 2011 9:50:11 GMT -5
Congrats on your new figures and thanks for the clear pics. Your fix-ups on the Kerrys looks great and really matches up with the reference pic/video that you provided. The nwa title looks awesome on him. I want that Kevin so bad that I'm willing to order him when it is in-stock again. Great pick-ups overall. By the way, no Warrior or Eddie?
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Post by "The Opportunist" Eric Flair on May 19, 2011 16:35:37 GMT -5
Nice fix-ups! Just received my L6 set, so I gotta do these!
Also, to re-up a previous statement . . . . if ANYONE buys Kerry (either version) to use the body for a custom, SELL ME THE KERRY HEADS!
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Post by ScarlettKross (down4cena) on May 19, 2011 19:48:11 GMT -5
your pics are great and the review was very good. i cant wait to own these two figures.
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Post by Bandalero on May 19, 2011 22:06:11 GMT -5
Alright, I'm back again to lie, cheat, and steal - well no - but I am previewing L6 Eddie Guerrero!   Latino Heat is here in all his Mattel glory and I've got to say that Mattel hit it out of the park yet again. By far one of the BEST Eddies in toy-form, accurate details and *gasp* in-scale! Body-type is perfect. I don't even mind the orange boots that much. And anyone still denying that Mattel is getting better with head scans, judge for yourself:  About the only thing I'm not too impressed with is the WWE Championship belt. I think I read somewhere that Mattel decided to go will a dull matte finish to their belts now. I thought this was only for the Basic belts, but unfortunately it's also for the Elite belts. Haven't seen anyone mention it yet, but I hope it's a decision the design team will reconsider. All the previous belts we've received so far look so special, shiny and new - this looks very plain.  Oh and I couldn't resist:  |
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Post by acedaniels on May 19, 2011 22:07:48 GMT -5
Great fix ups Bandy....As I mentioned before your Von Erich is great but the Tornado is freaking awesome too!!
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Post by JKLMD2002 on May 19, 2011 22:20:23 GMT -5
Eddy looks perfect! I really can't understand with the quality of these figures how sales could be terrible. Buy more legends guys. Reward quality work!
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