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Post by The Madness on Jan 21, 2014 9:56:24 GMT -5
I don't think it's a coincidence that the people who are getting figures are the people who are also on good terms with WWE and have deals in place for TV/HOF appearances and merchandise.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 10:25:59 GMT -5
I hope that means we're finally getting one of my long time wants. John Cena Sr. I think John Jr needs a DNA test, that's not his father, this is:
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Post by MattelDesignTeam on Jan 21, 2014 11:19:38 GMT -5
Pure coincidence. But a happy one!
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Post by WCW-Figure-Fan on Jan 21, 2014 11:43:34 GMT -5
Mostly. I mean, its not a coincidence only in the sense that their availability for Flashbacks has to do with them being on vastly improved standing with WWE and probably because their previous appearances have garnered significant crowd response. I don't think WWE is pushing them for Mattel's benefit nor do I think this run was ever set in stone enough to give Mattel advance notice of.
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Post by popyduggan on Jan 21, 2014 12:24:18 GMT -5
I don't think crush or Andre will be appearing on raw anytime soon but man would that be sweet They could come back...in pog form.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 14:04:36 GMT -5
Pure coincidence. But a happy one! A basic 2 pack of them in their current attire would be sweet too.......
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jan 21, 2014 15:42:38 GMT -5
100% coincidence. Both guys have been under contract as agents/trainers for a while. And the figures have been planned long enough now that there's no way that what's happened in the last month was part of the plans.
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Post by BØRNS on Jan 21, 2014 17:04:08 GMT -5
It's not a coincidence. It's called marketing and planning. Every entity in the world exists to make money, therefore WWE and Mattel are CONSTANTLY in communication with eachother and other affiliates (like the videogame makers, etc.)
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Post by qdogg on Jan 21, 2014 17:15:15 GMT -5
Ya alot of the recent flashbacks are guys who are still around or have gone into the HOF or made spot appearances in the WWE for segments or matches and I expect that to continue.. Mattel announced they were doing more Batista's before anybody knew he was coming back so I think Mattel has some inside knowledge with WWE.
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Post by Roman Bellic on Jan 21, 2014 17:25:52 GMT -5
I hope that means we're finally getting one of my long time wants. John Cena Sr. still more moves and has more charisma than John Cena
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Post by mikey1974 on Jan 21, 2014 17:52:17 GMT -5
Pure coincidence. But a happy one! A basic 2 pack of them in their current attire would be sweet too.......
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Post by Don't Go Down on Jan 21, 2014 18:21:50 GMT -5
I'm surprised we haven't seen guys they always love to use like IRS
Chyna I doubt we'll ever see made. Between her rocky relationship with WWE and her past in hardcore porn, I doubt either company would endorse any product with her likeness.
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Post by The Madness on Jan 21, 2014 22:51:32 GMT -5
I hope that means we're finally getting one of my long time wants. John Cena Sr. "Three Hundred Dollar Man" John Cena Sr.?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 10:39:15 GMT -5
I cant see Chyna ever making the cut. There seems to be a deep personal enmity between her and the "Billion $$ Boobjob" so its unlikely. Also highly unlikely Mattel would like to participate....
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Post by deskjet on Jan 23, 2014 14:25:44 GMT -5
Marketing 101. Are kids gonna know or care about them if they're not on tv when their figs are out?
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Post by CrossRhodes on Jan 23, 2014 17:43:51 GMT -5
I doubt the WWE knew they were bringing them back full time at that point. I wish I wasn't so cynical and could just agree with you but I am cynical and that makes me think Road Dogg and Billy are back for a limited run to sell merch & figs, WWE is a billion dollar business & this in part is why... They'll be gone after the Rumble at the very latest after Mania... WWE just want us to have these guys fresh in our minds so that when the Elite 27 Billy drops were rushing to buy him up! (Collectors are obviously already interested but kids don't know these guys and their heritage & this is the reason Macho Man is peg warming my local TRU) :/ And of course we can't just have one NAO we gotta have both! Is a set for god sake! Lol For the record? I will be buying both, I may be cynical but even when I think I know better? I'm still gullible! I mean I need NAO in my case! Lol ^-^
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Post by HalfBlackRazorback on Jan 23, 2014 21:51:34 GMT -5
Anyone else hoping this means a Bob Backlund flashback in the immediate future? I would like a mr bob backlund in the politicians outfit
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