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Post by skribbel24 on Nov 26, 2013 17:15:33 GMT -5
Admins, I wish for this time you allow us to say his name.
The great figure clothing maker RALPH passed away last Saturday. I called him this morning to place an order - his wife answered the phone and delivered the shocking news.
I have no words to say. He was a great friend and we collaborated in many projects together.
He is survived by his wife children.
THANK YOU RALPH FOR EVERYTHING.
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For those asking if clothes will still be made, I suppose the answer is no.
When he started the business, Ralph asked a few talented yet unemployed people for his production. He gave them work so they can put bread on the table. In return, we figure fans upgraded our collections like never before with his amazing products.
Only Ralph managed the business - online sales, designs, labor, and all. His wife was not involved, and neither was she a wrestling follower. His children are just...kids.
His business is likely to close permanently.
I will be going to his funeral later today and hope everyone can cooperate just in case we need to raise funds for his family.
Am still in shock.
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Post by PWSPhil on Nov 26, 2013 17:17:39 GMT -5
Wow, thats horrible news. RIP Ralph
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Post by Justin on Nov 26, 2013 17:19:10 GMT -5
That's sad, RIP Ralph
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Post by Punk on Nov 26, 2013 17:19:31 GMT -5
Are you ing kidding me? This is horrendous. I was emailing him like 2 days ago. Jesus christ. RIP' one of the best clothing makers around who unfortunately can't be spoken off on these forums. Goddamn.
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Post by 3Lephant (Naptown Icon) on Nov 26, 2013 17:19:40 GMT -5
What the what?? RIP Ralph. If there is a wrestling figure hall of fame, his figure clothing belongs there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 17:20:45 GMT -5
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Post by Jeremiah on Nov 26, 2013 17:20:56 GMT -5
I wanted to order his patriot attire for da or ra figures
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Post by ThrowinUpTheX on Nov 26, 2013 17:21:53 GMT -5
Terrible news, never nice to hear.
Why can't he be named on here?
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Post by Punk on Nov 26, 2013 17:22:36 GMT -5
Terrible news, never nice to hear. Why can't he be named on here? Long story short, he's from the part of the world where they have figures they shouldn't have, and he used to sell them on his site.
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Post by Buckey Jaw on Nov 26, 2013 17:25:15 GMT -5
RIP Ralph....always a pleasure to have him in our community.....his work will live in infamy
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Post by Torn Quad Trips on Nov 26, 2013 17:26:26 GMT -5
RIP Ralph.
He was a good guy.
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Post by Punk on Nov 26, 2013 17:26:54 GMT -5
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Post by CWF on Nov 26, 2013 17:27:53 GMT -5
R.I.P Ralph, and one question, will his wife will be making profits on the remaining figure clothes?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 17:28:18 GMT -5
Wow. Sad news. RIP
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Post by mikey1974 on Nov 26, 2013 17:28:58 GMT -5
DAMN!
R.I.P.
I've bought many items from him over the years....not meaning to sound mercenary or anything here,but I wonder if that means his store is out of business? I ask this cause I honestly don't know if he made all the stuff himself,or with help from others.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 17:30:51 GMT -5
He was an awesome guy to deal with. A legend in the Custom figure community. RIP Ralph.
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Post by sean™ on Nov 26, 2013 17:32:18 GMT -5
Sad to hear. RIP
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Post by Darkhawk on Nov 26, 2013 17:32:58 GMT -5
Wow this really shocked me. I was just going to buy some clothing from him for my TNA figures. Very sad news RIP Ralph.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 17:33:21 GMT -5
R.I.P!!! I got some Decals from him a couple of weeks ago! Horrible News
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Post by East Coast on Nov 26, 2013 17:33:59 GMT -5
that sucks.
He was very nice....and helpful.
Anytime a wrestler debuted some new shirt....he had it right away.
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