Post by sunglassessteve on Nov 21, 2011 15:50:19 GMT -5
Its been a pretty great weekend, with Survivor Series happening and the Rockers already going up for sale today. I managed too make some cash this weekend and order a set from mattycollector.com myself (yet again) and thankfully this order went thru. Took me 4 mins too order the things so it was alot easier than most ppl made it sound. There was no hassle or delay's or anything like that. The bad news, i STILL never got my cash back on my card from canceling my order with mattelshop.com on friday. I remember this know it all dude tryin too tell me on here it takes a day, well boy, was he ever wrong lol I hope they get it back too me before thanksgiving as i could really use it.
It started too be a bad weekend for me as i went to DJ on Saturday night and when i left the area too head home on my hour and a half drive, a freakin 8-10pt Buck ran out on the road and slammed right into the side of my car. There was nothing i could do about it either but let him slam me and
my car up a bit, and of course that will be coming outta my pocket too fix too. ugh! Things got better of course yesterday, when my brother showed up too watch Survivor Series and had a nice little surprise for me with the Wal Mart exclusive Steel Cage playset (which i paid $3 for). I had a voucher from Mattel for $16, and when i asked how much i owed him he said $3 and my eyes lit up as i heard others on the board saying $25, and it turned out too be at least $5 cheaper than that even. lol
As if my day couldnt get better today, when i woke up, got my Rockers set ordered and then the UPS guy just dropped off a package about an hour ago it it was my Elite 12 set from RSC.
I was so excited too open this box up, as its already a holiday week and too make it even more exciting that a sweet turkey dinner, football, and parade is on the way thurs, i now finally had the entire Elite 12 set too enjoy. I dont care what anyone says, RSC is a great place too order from and they really take care of all my packages, figures arrive in excellent shape, always on time when they say they will, and it really saves me months of waiting and retail hunting disappointment when i order from RSC. I love there service for sure and prices are not bad either. I picked this entire set up for $112 after shipping and everything with there discount code. Thats like $18 a figure and really not much more than retail at all. Well i wanna go enjoy these figs so with out further delay, here are the pics and my thoughts on each.
Before i go into this, i just gotta say how much i LOVE this new packaging from Mattel. I was a little worried they were gonna listen too the no brain complainers trying too start there "Change the Packaging to basic Style" revolution thinkin it would prevent theft (when it wouldnt), but thankfully they stuck too there box set. I love the boxed style packaging as its very easy for me too save them and pack away my figs and store them safely down the road. The White on the box, much like everyone else said, is an amazing look for the figures and really makes them stand out. I think its perfect imo, and alot better than the packaging colors they had up til this series.
Daniel Bryan, is a better figure than what i was expecting. From everyones pics, it looked like his outfit was Maroon and white but when i seen it today in person, it actually turned out too be Maroon and Grey. I like the figure more than i thought i was going too and im glad too finally have a D Bry in my collection for sure. Not his best head scan, but the attire is nice for sure. These figures just look so nice MOC. i really love this packaging so much lol
Justin Gabriel is a dead on scan of the dude. I love that they used the Blue and black attire as that color blue he has on this figure, is my favorite color for sure. I dont think they could get any better with a J Gabe fig. Some ppl complained about the screaming head scan, but i just dont see anything too complain about here. The dude looks like he is roaring right before letting out a nasty 450 Splash. The head scan is nothing short of amazing and i love the figure and am glad too have him in the collection as well.
This is the first new material shirt i got too check out and WOW! I love it! It feels awesome and looks like a tight fitting silkier shirt on the dudes. I hope they use this material more for there figs over the old cloth or the plastic shirts (like what Orton came with).
Alberto Del Rio is a top notch figure in this set too. One of my top favorites actually. I had his Basic 12 figure and i actually thought it was REALLY good for a basic, but this one is even better than that lol Lovin the scarf accessory and the little dog is not that necessary, but it is comical and adds a nice memory touch too the figure from his feud with Rey Mysterio when he first arrived last year. This figure is spot on as well. I really dunno how they could top this one if they even tried too. I seen the new smiling scan that may be his E14 one and i just gotta say, that one is nowhere near as good looking as this figure is. I would suggest if anyone is looking for a good Elite Del Rio, this is your one too get.
Randy Orton, i didnt think i would be that excited too get, but a few months ago i knew i was ordering this whole set so i ended up selling off his first elite figure just so i was not having doubles of ppl in my collection, and i knew that if Mattel ever made a Orton in his red Raw attire with a maniac head scan like this, i totally was going too get it! I was glad i did. I really like this Orton more than his first elite one from his tattoo details, attire color choice, head scan, everything makes this figure the perfect figure for me too finally own. The only thing i dont like about this figure, is that stupid brown shoulder pad like shirt haha i mean its cool they used it too write stuff on the back, but you literally have too fit it on in JUST the right way or its going too not even look like its a shirt on him. I prefer the shirts that Gabriel comes with, i think those are way nicer than using these style ones. The ones on E11 Rey are fine because they dont have sleeves, but stuff like this can not and should not keep getting produced.
Now we are getting into the flash backs of the series. Kane is real bad a$$! I was hoping for everything this figure has too offer that Mattel gave us. I seriously could not point out one single complaint on it. The size, the outfit choice, the detail (even the weird eye on it is awesome haha). This figure is perfect and a def must for any legends collector who needs a old school Kane in there collection. The voice box was a sweet accessory too give him too haha I almost forgot he used that thing too talk til i seen Mattel debut these and Kane had it in his hand.
My personal fav from the set, that i could NOT wait for Mattel to release and me too own was Papa Shango. This guy was a great and entertaining characted back in the day and only true wrestling fans know where im coming from when i say this. I have not owned a Shango figure since his hasbro one, and i use too love playing with him all the time in little royal rumbles and stuff haha I got the Hasbro one for X mas when i was about 8 years old and funny too think 18 years later, here i get a 100x better detailed version of the guy and almost close too x mas too. Sure brings back memories of my child hood just having him in my legends set now. The figure is awesome too. I couldnt ask for a better Shango. The expression he is making on his face is a little weird but the detail in this figure is outstanding. I love his Accessories too, its just too bad we didnt get his entrance cape with the figure as well. That would have been sweet. I must be the strongest dude on wfigs also, or else my hat just was not as snug as everyone elses cause i got the hat off no problem, and i heard alotta ppl saying it was rough too get off, and some even thought it didnt come off at first lol If your a WWF gimmick years era fan like i am, this is a must have for you.
So all in all the set is outstanding. It was a great day and a great week to receive these guys too. Ill post pics of my entire collection after the rockers come. I am up too 23 Legends (plus at least 4 more on the way), 35 Current Roster guys plus 3 more on the way next month, and i got the cage set, chamber set, ESR and custom skirts for it. My collection is growing pretty nice and worth a view at it now. Hope everyone enjoyed checking these out, and def get your behinds out there too a retail shop or hit up RSC and order this set asap. You wont be let down
It started too be a bad weekend for me as i went to DJ on Saturday night and when i left the area too head home on my hour and a half drive, a freakin 8-10pt Buck ran out on the road and slammed right into the side of my car. There was nothing i could do about it either but let him slam me and
my car up a bit, and of course that will be coming outta my pocket too fix too. ugh! Things got better of course yesterday, when my brother showed up too watch Survivor Series and had a nice little surprise for me with the Wal Mart exclusive Steel Cage playset (which i paid $3 for). I had a voucher from Mattel for $16, and when i asked how much i owed him he said $3 and my eyes lit up as i heard others on the board saying $25, and it turned out too be at least $5 cheaper than that even. lol As if my day couldnt get better today, when i woke up, got my Rockers set ordered and then the UPS guy just dropped off a package about an hour ago it it was my Elite 12 set from RSC.
I was so excited too open this box up, as its already a holiday week and too make it even more exciting that a sweet turkey dinner, football, and parade is on the way thurs, i now finally had the entire Elite 12 set too enjoy. I dont care what anyone says, RSC is a great place too order from and they really take care of all my packages, figures arrive in excellent shape, always on time when they say they will, and it really saves me months of waiting and retail hunting disappointment when i order from RSC. I love there service for sure and prices are not bad either. I picked this entire set up for $112 after shipping and everything with there discount code. Thats like $18 a figure and really not much more than retail at all. Well i wanna go enjoy these figs so with out further delay, here are the pics and my thoughts on each.
Before i go into this, i just gotta say how much i LOVE this new packaging from Mattel. I was a little worried they were gonna listen too the no brain complainers trying too start there "Change the Packaging to basic Style" revolution thinkin it would prevent theft (when it wouldnt), but thankfully they stuck too there box set. I love the boxed style packaging as its very easy for me too save them and pack away my figs and store them safely down the road. The White on the box, much like everyone else said, is an amazing look for the figures and really makes them stand out. I think its perfect imo, and alot better than the packaging colors they had up til this series.
Daniel Bryan, is a better figure than what i was expecting. From everyones pics, it looked like his outfit was Maroon and white but when i seen it today in person, it actually turned out too be Maroon and Grey. I like the figure more than i thought i was going too and im glad too finally have a D Bry in my collection for sure. Not his best head scan, but the attire is nice for sure. These figures just look so nice MOC. i really love this packaging so much lol
Justin Gabriel is a dead on scan of the dude. I love that they used the Blue and black attire as that color blue he has on this figure, is my favorite color for sure. I dont think they could get any better with a J Gabe fig. Some ppl complained about the screaming head scan, but i just dont see anything too complain about here. The dude looks like he is roaring right before letting out a nasty 450 Splash. The head scan is nothing short of amazing and i love the figure and am glad too have him in the collection as well.
This is the first new material shirt i got too check out and WOW! I love it! It feels awesome and looks like a tight fitting silkier shirt on the dudes. I hope they use this material more for there figs over the old cloth or the plastic shirts (like what Orton came with).
Alberto Del Rio is a top notch figure in this set too. One of my top favorites actually. I had his Basic 12 figure and i actually thought it was REALLY good for a basic, but this one is even better than that lol Lovin the scarf accessory and the little dog is not that necessary, but it is comical and adds a nice memory touch too the figure from his feud with Rey Mysterio when he first arrived last year. This figure is spot on as well. I really dunno how they could top this one if they even tried too. I seen the new smiling scan that may be his E14 one and i just gotta say, that one is nowhere near as good looking as this figure is. I would suggest if anyone is looking for a good Elite Del Rio, this is your one too get.
Randy Orton, i didnt think i would be that excited too get, but a few months ago i knew i was ordering this whole set so i ended up selling off his first elite figure just so i was not having doubles of ppl in my collection, and i knew that if Mattel ever made a Orton in his red Raw attire with a maniac head scan like this, i totally was going too get it! I was glad i did. I really like this Orton more than his first elite one from his tattoo details, attire color choice, head scan, everything makes this figure the perfect figure for me too finally own. The only thing i dont like about this figure, is that stupid brown shoulder pad like shirt haha i mean its cool they used it too write stuff on the back, but you literally have too fit it on in JUST the right way or its going too not even look like its a shirt on him. I prefer the shirts that Gabriel comes with, i think those are way nicer than using these style ones. The ones on E11 Rey are fine because they dont have sleeves, but stuff like this can not and should not keep getting produced.
Now we are getting into the flash backs of the series. Kane is real bad a$$! I was hoping for everything this figure has too offer that Mattel gave us. I seriously could not point out one single complaint on it. The size, the outfit choice, the detail (even the weird eye on it is awesome haha). This figure is perfect and a def must for any legends collector who needs a old school Kane in there collection. The voice box was a sweet accessory too give him too haha I almost forgot he used that thing too talk til i seen Mattel debut these and Kane had it in his hand.
My personal fav from the set, that i could NOT wait for Mattel to release and me too own was Papa Shango. This guy was a great and entertaining characted back in the day and only true wrestling fans know where im coming from when i say this. I have not owned a Shango figure since his hasbro one, and i use too love playing with him all the time in little royal rumbles and stuff haha I got the Hasbro one for X mas when i was about 8 years old and funny too think 18 years later, here i get a 100x better detailed version of the guy and almost close too x mas too. Sure brings back memories of my child hood just having him in my legends set now. The figure is awesome too. I couldnt ask for a better Shango. The expression he is making on his face is a little weird but the detail in this figure is outstanding. I love his Accessories too, its just too bad we didnt get his entrance cape with the figure as well. That would have been sweet. I must be the strongest dude on wfigs also, or else my hat just was not as snug as everyone elses cause i got the hat off no problem, and i heard alotta ppl saying it was rough too get off, and some even thought it didnt come off at first lol If your a WWF gimmick years era fan like i am, this is a must have for you.
So all in all the set is outstanding. It was a great day and a great week to receive these guys too. Ill post pics of my entire collection after the rockers come. I am up too 23 Legends (plus at least 4 more on the way), 35 Current Roster guys plus 3 more on the way next month, and i got the cage set, chamber set, ESR and custom skirts for it. My collection is growing pretty nice and worth a view at it now. Hope everyone enjoyed checking these out, and def get your behinds out there too a retail shop or hit up RSC and order this set asap. You wont be let down
