Post by JedsWorld on Sept 15, 2011 12:36:10 GMT -5
Finally decided to upload some pictures of my Elite Collection, this is mainly just an overview of my Elite set-up and shelving display, But if there are any requests for pictures of individual figures let me know!
First a little story...
I started collecting when I was 8 (Im 19 now!), with various Jakks TTL figures and from there added more bits and pieces to my collection over the years including RA, AD, DA, CS… It was a mixture of everything!
But back then I only ever collected figures of superstars I wanted and never actually planned on completing a full set. I stopped collection about a year before Jakks WWE contract expired and didn’t have any interested in collecting Mattels.
When Mattel 1st launched their line I sometimes checked the board to see what was happening but I still didn’t plan on starting to collect WWE figures again. This past June however I decided that later this year/early 2012 I’m going to return to making my stop-motion animation videos but to do this I’d need some figures…
I didn’t want to use the old Jakks figures as everyone else had ‘moved on’ and I plan on my new stop-motion show being as up to date as possible with newer superstars. So this past June I gave in a decided to start collecting all over again, only this time with Mattels.
I didn’t want to collect ‘bits and pieces’ like before even though there are some great figures in other lines, instead I decided to stick to one series and try and collect everything… I decided on the Mattel Elite Collection due to the amazing detail and awesome accessories! I headed to a local Smyths toy store and bought my first small bulk of Mattel stuff… my first buys were the Elite Scale Ring, Elite 5 Dolph Ziggler and Elite 9 Zack Ryder and The Miz.
Since then there has been no slowing down and Im very proud of the collection that I have put together in less than a year. I have to thank a few members on here for trades that really helped me get started and a special thanks to ‘mcgowan111’ for a large trade that helped me catch up on previously released figures!
So here is my Elite Collection set-up all this has been bought since June 2011...
Im lucky to be getting the TRU mail-away Vince McMahon when he comes out from my friend here on the site, But I still have to buy Elite 11 when they are available in stores here in the UK (wish me luck), and I plan on eventually getting the All Stars 2-Packs and Ringside Fest Macho King.
I also hope to get some more custom Elites made of superstars who most likely never will be released by Mattel, I have some great friends here on the board who make customs and currently have a few custom figures on order.
Hope you enjoyed my Elite Collection set-up, Please leave a comment.
First a little story...
I started collecting when I was 8 (Im 19 now!), with various Jakks TTL figures and from there added more bits and pieces to my collection over the years including RA, AD, DA, CS… It was a mixture of everything!
But back then I only ever collected figures of superstars I wanted and never actually planned on completing a full set. I stopped collection about a year before Jakks WWE contract expired and didn’t have any interested in collecting Mattels.
When Mattel 1st launched their line I sometimes checked the board to see what was happening but I still didn’t plan on starting to collect WWE figures again. This past June however I decided that later this year/early 2012 I’m going to return to making my stop-motion animation videos but to do this I’d need some figures…
I didn’t want to use the old Jakks figures as everyone else had ‘moved on’ and I plan on my new stop-motion show being as up to date as possible with newer superstars. So this past June I gave in a decided to start collecting all over again, only this time with Mattels.
I didn’t want to collect ‘bits and pieces’ like before even though there are some great figures in other lines, instead I decided to stick to one series and try and collect everything… I decided on the Mattel Elite Collection due to the amazing detail and awesome accessories! I headed to a local Smyths toy store and bought my first small bulk of Mattel stuff… my first buys were the Elite Scale Ring, Elite 5 Dolph Ziggler and Elite 9 Zack Ryder and The Miz.
Since then there has been no slowing down and Im very proud of the collection that I have put together in less than a year. I have to thank a few members on here for trades that really helped me get started and a special thanks to ‘mcgowan111’ for a large trade that helped me catch up on previously released figures!
So here is my Elite Collection set-up all this has been bought since June 2011...
Overview of set-up.
To the side of the shelf is my Official kendo stick signed by Sandman.
Top Shelf - Exclusive Elite Figures MOC and Loose.
RSC Rey Mysterio, RSC Kane, RSC CM Punk, SDCC Undertaker.
Also... Legends 1 Stone Cold and Legends 3 The Rock - I know these aren’t exclusives but I bought them because they are two of my all-time favourites.
First Shelf - Elite series 1, Elite series 2 (At the back are the TRU WrestleMania 26 Elites).
CM Punk, Edge, MVP, Rey Mysterio, Undertaker, Batista, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, R-Truth, Ted DiBiase, Triple H.
Also... WM26 Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, Undertaker.
Second Shelf - Elite series 3, Elite series 4 (At the back are some custom Elites).
Christian, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, The Miz, Santino Marella, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Chris Jericho (Blue version), Chris Jericho (Purple version), Finlay, John Morrison (Bright Red version), John Morrison (Darker version), Kane, Kofi Kingston.
Also… Customs Boogeyman, Sandman, Eugene (Bought from ‘hellsinkihellraiser’).
Third Shelf - Elite series 5, Elite series 6.
Chavo Guerrero, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio, Vladimir Kozlov, Batista, CM Punk, Goldust, JTG, Matt Hardy, Shad Gaspard.
Fourth Shelf - Elite series 7, Elite series 8 (At the back are the TRU WrestleMania 27 Elites).
DH Smith, Tyson Kidd, John Cena, Triple H, Hornswoggle, Shawn Michaels, Drew McIntyre, Edge, Evan Bourne, Sheamus, Undertaker, William Regal.
Also… WM27 Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Undertaker.
Fifth Shelf - Elite series 9, Elite series 10.
Kofi Kingston, Luke Gallows, The Miz, MVP, Randy Orton, Zack Ryder, Big Show, John Morrison, Kane, R-Truth, Ted DiBiase (Purple version), Ted DiBiase (Green version), Yoshi Tatsu.
Bottom Shelf holds various wrestling DVD’s and Books.
To the side of the shelf is my Official kendo stick signed by Sandman.
Top Shelf - Exclusive Elite Figures MOC and Loose.
RSC Rey Mysterio, RSC Kane, RSC CM Punk, SDCC Undertaker.
Also... Legends 1 Stone Cold and Legends 3 The Rock - I know these aren’t exclusives but I bought them because they are two of my all-time favourites.
First Shelf - Elite series 1, Elite series 2 (At the back are the TRU WrestleMania 26 Elites).
CM Punk, Edge, MVP, Rey Mysterio, Undertaker, Batista, Matt Hardy, Randy Orton, R-Truth, Ted DiBiase, Triple H.
Also... WM26 Jack Swagger, Rey Mysterio, Triple H, Undertaker.
Second Shelf - Elite series 3, Elite series 4 (At the back are some custom Elites).
Christian, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, The Miz, Santino Marella, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Chris Jericho (Blue version), Chris Jericho (Purple version), Finlay, John Morrison (Bright Red version), John Morrison (Darker version), Kane, Kofi Kingston.
Also… Customs Boogeyman, Sandman, Eugene (Bought from ‘hellsinkihellraiser’).
Third Shelf - Elite series 5, Elite series 6.
Chavo Guerrero, Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Rey Mysterio, Vladimir Kozlov, Batista, CM Punk, Goldust, JTG, Matt Hardy, Shad Gaspard.
Fourth Shelf - Elite series 7, Elite series 8 (At the back are the TRU WrestleMania 27 Elites).
DH Smith, Tyson Kidd, John Cena, Triple H, Hornswoggle, Shawn Michaels, Drew McIntyre, Edge, Evan Bourne, Sheamus, Undertaker, William Regal.
Also… WM27 Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Undertaker.
Fifth Shelf - Elite series 9, Elite series 10.
Kofi Kingston, Luke Gallows, The Miz, MVP, Randy Orton, Zack Ryder, Big Show, John Morrison, Kane, R-Truth, Ted DiBiase (Purple version), Ted DiBiase (Green version), Yoshi Tatsu.
Bottom Shelf holds various wrestling DVD’s and Books.
Im lucky to be getting the TRU mail-away Vince McMahon when he comes out from my friend here on the site, But I still have to buy Elite 11 when they are available in stores here in the UK (wish me luck), and I plan on eventually getting the All Stars 2-Packs and Ringside Fest Macho King.
I also hope to get some more custom Elites made of superstars who most likely never will be released by Mattel, I have some great friends here on the board who make customs and currently have a few custom figures on order.
Hope you enjoyed my Elite Collection set-up, Please leave a comment.