TheBadGuyChico
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Dec 7, 2012 12:27:48 GMT -5
I remember reading something way back when i was a lurker on this forum. It also could've been on Matty Collector's WWE Guy's forum but Mattel gave us some excuse to why they couldn't do Khali in elite form. Anyone remember the reason?
Personally i think it sucks, i'm not fond of basics at all.
I would love an Elite Khali.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Dec 7, 2012 12:31:02 GMT -5
Khali himself doesn't have Elite articulation. No need to waste a valuable Elite figure on him. The basic is perfectly accurate.
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Post by wwextreme25 on Dec 7, 2012 12:33:24 GMT -5
Khali himself doesn't have Elite articulation. No need to waste a valuable Elite figure on him. The basic is perfectly accurate. |
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Post by lestial12 on Dec 7, 2012 12:33:42 GMT -5
I know everyone is gonna say that a basic has all the articulation of the real Khali, but I think its because as large and as top heavy as he is, they couldn't get a proper ab crunch made for him. Also he would use a lot of plastic, more so than Show and Andre.
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Post by RybackV1 on Dec 7, 2012 12:40:58 GMT -5
Yeah mattel has stated that they will not do an Elite Khali because it wouldn't be as accurate as the basic anyway.
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TheBadGuyChico
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Dec 7, 2012 12:43:57 GMT -5
Valid points. But i just hate the look of basic figures.
The ab crunch and extra articulation looks so much nicer on display.
Basics are just nowhere near as nice looking tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 12:44:15 GMT -5
I know everyone is gonna say that a basic has all the articulation of the real Khali, but I think its because as large and as top heavy as he is, they couldn't get a proper ab crunch made for him. Also he would use a lot of plastic, more so than Show and Andre. This is just as likely as well. In the larger scheme of things it just wouldn't be feasible for Mattel to give the Elite treatment to a giant wrestler who if at all showed off any exemplary movements in the ring. It's probably the same reason too that we'll never see another Giant Gonzalez unless it was as an RSC exclusive |
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Post by SuperBradOPig on Dec 7, 2012 13:01:02 GMT -5
Tbh Guys great Khali doesent even suit basic how bad he is at wrestling so in elite style it will be totally ridiculous
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 13:02:32 GMT -5
Yeah, only top tier wrestling technicians like Kelly Kelly should get elite.
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Post by B Dubya on Dec 7, 2012 13:10:52 GMT -5
The basic Khali figures work well enough for me. They fit in fine with elites, and honestly what would he come with? He hasn't had the title in a few years and doesn't even wear a top piece most of the time. I think he came out with a vest at some point but that was how long ago? The Bo2012 Khali is a really good looking figure with an awesome head scan. Pick it up.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 7, 2012 13:11:00 GMT -5
Waste of plastic and a valuable Elite spot.
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Post by Bandalero on Dec 7, 2012 13:12:35 GMT -5
hey he was a former World Heavyweight Champion!
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Post by PJ on Dec 7, 2012 13:19:02 GMT -5
There wouldn't be enough of a demand to justify making one
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 13:19:28 GMT -5
I remember reading something way back when i was a lurker on this forum. It also could've been on Matty Collector's WWE Guy's forum but Mattel gave us some excuse to why they couldn't do Khali in elite form. Anyone remember the reason? Personally i think it sucks, i'm not fond of basics at all. I would love an Elite Khali. I SECOND THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Dec 7, 2012 13:23:42 GMT -5
What accessory would he come with? He hasn't held a title in years, he doesn't wear any memorable entrance gear, and he seems to come and go for months at a time. Plus, he would need an entirely new mold for his elite figures. One unique set of parts for him is probably enough.
And, of course, as others have said, the added articulation wouldn't make for a better Khali.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 13:25:14 GMT -5
hey he was a former World Heavyweight Champion! Bandy, why you have to remind us those dark days?  |
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Dec 7, 2012 13:49:44 GMT -5
*insert joke about Khali not having real life articulation*
But seriously....I think that due to his size and limited range of mobility in real life, that his Basic figures are more than good enough to capture the "real life action" of a Great Khali match, lol.
I mean, I think in the last 4 Khali matches I've seen he didn't even bend his knees, so the fact that the Basic figures have knee articulation is probably more than enough, lol.
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Dec 7, 2012 13:59:18 GMT -5
Khali himself doesn't have Elite articulation. No need to waste a valuable Elite figure on him. The basic is perfectly accurate. . So the real Khali can do a split like R-Truth? 'Cause a Basic can. Like the Elite 19 Daniel Bryan proves the Elites can have low-articulated legs. |
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Dec 7, 2012 14:03:06 GMT -5
And I bet if they did make an Elite all the people who are saying they wouldn't buy/want it would buy one or maybe even 2 to keep one MOC... and be happy about it.
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Post by Von Hooten on Dec 7, 2012 14:03:46 GMT -5
This is too funny. I recently bought BO2012 Khali because I know Mattel won't be making an Elite of him and yes I too came to the conclusion about his real life articulation vs his figure's articulation infact my friend and I got a chuckle or two out of the notion (Khali Basic has more articulation BTW  ) Truth be told, between his lack of movement, lack of accessories, and more importantly lack of TV time. I too would have to agree that an Elite figure of him is unnecessary and I am an Elite enthusiast. Besides this like in the Jakks days when deluxe figures had significant height issues in camparison to RA's. The one benifit of collecting Mattel figures is that the scale is still the same reguardless of Basics or Elites. Other than the ab crunch Khali's figure won't look to foriegn from other figures in one's collection. As long as you can still pull of his chop and dancing moves your golden. |
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