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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 16, 2011 16:29:50 GMT -5
Now that the Riley/Miz 2pack is back in stock, I am thinking of ordering it through RSC. I like Riley a lot, however I am not a basic collector. I really do not like the lack of artuclation in the legs and hips. If you have loose photos, posting them would be appreciated. But I would like to hear other's opinions and if anyone else is like me preferring elite over Basic. The idea that Riley may not have an upcoming Elite version is a real possibility for the near future, as nothign was shown at RSF.
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Post by Scott! on Nov 16, 2011 16:35:48 GMT -5
i get that your a riley fan and want the figure, but you kinda answered something there.
you dont like basic figures, so wait it out for the elite. i'm sure he'll get one.
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Post by Fave on Nov 16, 2011 16:41:45 GMT -5
Well seeing as i dislike basics as well i think i have a pretty good idea on how to answer this, A lot of people buy the debut basics which i did as well but i find that when the Elite would come out i would just throw the basic to the side and forget about it, so i found it to be a waste of money and waiting for the better counterpart would be the best idea in my opinion, also the basic has an inaccurate chest mold..he doesn't look nearly that skinny and the knee-pads are white but the attire they based it on had black knee-pads so i'm not sure whether that's accurate or not but they're the bulky kind anyways so it would be an easy pass for me.
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Post by jrjumpshot on Nov 16, 2011 17:04:57 GMT -5
I'm the opposite. I prefer basics over elites. Elites, imo have too much articulation which almost makes them look cartoonish and some have a hard time standing up on there own. Plus, the extra $5-6 price tag on elites over basics is a huge turn off for me.
As for the Riley figure, I'd personally just wait until you find them at retail to save yourself a few bucks. Buy the basic as a placeholder in your collection until he does get an Elite version.
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Post by ckhybrid on Nov 16, 2011 17:31:20 GMT -5
I have the Riley figure and its okay, I personally like the Elites way more than basics and only buy basics of the first run figures or people I know won't get an elite treatment (Hurricane, Tommy Dreamer, Mike Knox, Usos, Colons, etc.) until their elites come out, i'd wait for an elite or at least wait until retail
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 16, 2011 17:49:34 GMT -5
I would wait for an Elite.. There prob gonna make his figure before the Summer in E15 or 16 i bet. They didnt just make that head sculpt for one basic 2 packs fig i bet. I want Riley too but im planning too wait it out also, as i hate purchasing a basic thinkin they wont be made forever and next thing ya know, there they are with in a few months lol. grr! So i just stopped buying basics altogether and only collecting Elite Style figs. Once i have all current roster and legends elites in my collection, then if i want, by that time and mattel does not have him out, ill be going back and picking up Riley and and the Heath Slater Battle Packs etc. I just hate getting stuck with extra figs cause then no one wants them cause they have them too, or they all want them for nothing or try screwing you over on a deal. So your pretty much stuck with it. So unless your a really big A Ry fan, i would just pass and wait and see whats up for next year. If nothing by summer, go ahead and order it. Im sure its not gonna be a $50 set or nothing then like most elites and legends get too
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 16, 2011 19:46:20 GMT -5
The other issue I worry about is the scan. I like, not love, the Riley 2 pack scan. But the Elite could end up having a screaming scan and even if it does come out summer of 2012....Riley basic might be tough to get or more expensive to do a head swap.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Nov 16, 2011 19:48:03 GMT -5
It's ur an elite collector just wait.
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Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 16, 2011 19:54:46 GMT -5
ya never know man. Some screaming scans are not bad.. Mattel only botched 2 screaming scans that i can think of that look crappy. 1 John Cena and 2 DM Triple H.. all the rest look real legit and look like the superstars imo. So ya never know with Mattel really. I dont think the 2 pack will be that hard too find in 6-7 months. Look how easy it is too find Elite 8 and 9 now and that first came out 6 months ago now there flooded everywhere. so you will be able too get him one way or another even if Mattel botched the head scan with a crappy new one, you could just pick the old one up and do a switch then even.
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Post by BellaBaby on Nov 16, 2011 20:02:54 GMT -5
I'm gonna be honest, by the pics it doesn't look that amazing I think you can wait for an elite.
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Post by juicewinslow on Nov 16, 2011 20:06:03 GMT -5
I would recommend just waiting for it to hit stores, so you can see it in person to decide.
I don't have it or else I would post pics for you.
I was going to buy the set, but I'm assuming they will be all over the place in stores soon... since it's the Holidays now, I think there will be no shortage of these once they pop up.
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Post by promoist on Nov 16, 2011 21:20:53 GMT -5
I had the exact same dilemma and I just ordered him today at 2:30 along with elite del rio, bryan, and gabriel.
In Canada we don't get jack especially when it comes to elite, so I just ordered the guys I was waiting for.
I'm not a basic collector either but there are those basics I mistakingly got and then bought months later in elite (Wade, Sheamus and Drew).
I bought Riley because I personally don't think he will come out anytime soon if ever, he is rarely used anymore and we know he isn't in elite 13 or 14 so that'll be only in April if he is in elite 15.
When you know a guy is gonna come out in elite it's different I knew Rio and Bryan were coming out so I held out on their figures until now, but guys like Nexus I grabbed and am very happy with because I figured they wouldn't ever see an elite figure (minus Wade and Gabriel).
Mason Ryan is another basic I will get just to match with all my other Nexus guys.
Sorry for the huge post, my final verdict for you is Riley pick him up either on RSC or in stores if you have a good chance of eventually finding him, but when it comes to someone like Sin Cara who is either coming out in elite 15, or will definitely be coming out in the future don't get and just wait for his elite.
Riley isn't used anymore I figured Heath Zeik and Riley would of all had elites by now.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 16, 2011 22:06:51 GMT -5
I would recommend just waiting for it to hit stores, so you can see it in person to decide. I don't have it or else I would post pics for you. I was going to buy the set, but I'm assuming they will be all over the place in stores soon... since it's the Holidays now, I think there will be no shortage of these once they pop up. This week is the first week Nexus 2 packs came in....Gabriel/Young and Otunga/Tarver. 2 packs take FOREVER to come to my area. |
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Post by promoist on Nov 16, 2011 22:08:38 GMT -5
yeah i would def. buy it dude
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Post by juicewinslow on Nov 16, 2011 22:34:30 GMT -5
I would recommend just waiting for it to hit stores, so you can see it in person to decide. I don't have it or else I would post pics for you. I was going to buy the set, but I'm assuming they will be all over the place in stores soon... since it's the Holidays now, I think there will be no shortage of these once they pop up. This week is the first week Nexus 2 packs came in....Gabriel/Young and Otunga/Tarver. 2 packs take FOREVER to come to my area. Holy crap dude. Your stores are slow. |
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Post by BCizzle on Nov 16, 2011 22:54:43 GMT -5
I say just be patient and wait until you see it in the stores, so you can check it out in person and not pay some crazy jacked-up price. It took me many months to finally find Elite 10, but it happened. Don't be paying double price for something you're not sold on.
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Post by punksnotdead on Nov 16, 2011 23:22:37 GMT -5
I would buy it just for the sake of holding me over until the Elite comes out, but I'm impatient that way. Are we sure Riley is getting an Elite? That alone would scare me into buying it.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 16, 2011 23:24:38 GMT -5
This week is the first week Nexus 2 packs came in....Gabriel/Young and Otunga/Tarver. 2 packs take FOREVER to come to my area. Holy crap dude. Your stores are slow. Sad, I know. |
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Post by deskjet on Nov 17, 2011 1:42:11 GMT -5
Holy crap dude. Your stores are slow. Sad, I know. I concur.  As fAr as Riley, based on his current lack of screen time, he'll most likely be a shelf warmer once the set hits retail and the initial buzz dies down. With mattels weird distribution, you may even luck out and have the basic and elite on the shelf at the same time. |
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Post by jfinnomore on Nov 17, 2011 8:18:57 GMT -5
I've yet to pull the trigger on this set myself. Think with his body type an elite would capture him better, so I'm holding off till we see what elite 15 has to offer.
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