Cyan
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Post by Cyan on Jan 19, 2015 21:01:01 GMT -5
Never thought I'd see the day when I would be caught up on collecting all the Mattel figures I want, and only have the new releases yet to get.
I never set out to collect every Mattel figure made, but I did start out collecting only Elites of wrestlers I like. Over time I realized that there some great basics that I really wanted, like the face-painted Yoshi, basic Steamboats (my all time favorite wrestler), or the Ultimate Warrior. One by one, my collection took shape and I recently added some long time wants with the Hart Dynasty and Cryme Tyme.
Along the way I knew I wanted to have at least one of every VAC title , which came true once I scored the RSC Edge and the new Cruiserweight title Rey. I'm looking forward to adding the Woman's NXT title to my collection with he release of Paige.
So now I find myself ALMOST caught up. All I need is an Elite 6 Matt Hardy and I'm done until some of the newer figures are released (If anyone has one they'd be willing to sell, please PM me!).
What about you? Are you caught up? Close? Far from it?
UPDATE
Thanks to scud2283 I was able to score the Matt Hardy I was looking for! Can't wait to get it and give my wallet a break until the next round of figures hits the shelves.
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Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Jan 19, 2015 21:07:52 GMT -5
I'm caught up for the most part. There are a couple of holes in the collection, mostly from the first year. The WM26 Matt Hardy, the WM26 Mysterio, a couple of Morrison basics (gold one and white one). Elite style Piper is another.
And not Mattel but there's still tons of the more recent Stackdown stuff I need. The Survivor Series ring, the Shield gym and truck, the dungeon, Ziggler on a bike, Ziggler on a ladder, Wyatt Family, etc etc etc.
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Jan 19, 2015 21:08:14 GMT -5
I just need basic Shad and DH Smith and I pretty much have one of each Mattel has made
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Rattlehead
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Post by Rattlehead on Jan 19, 2015 21:21:13 GMT -5
Early 2014 was the year to get caught up for me. I would rely on eBay and thanks to RSC for the loose figs. Now that I'm caught up, I impatiently wait for future releases.
Good luck on that Matt Hardy.
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RV F'N D
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Post by RV F'N D on Jan 19, 2015 21:31:09 GMT -5
I'm missing a few legends... orndorff, kamala, hbj, Steele, dusty, Bundy, and Bruno......and Michelle McCool. I'm being patient with finding good deals on these last pieces. Besides that I have one of everybody and most of the ones I want. So much new stuff coming though I gotta get more selective or buy another shelf lol.
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Post by ZDB on Jan 19, 2015 21:33:48 GMT -5
I need about 15 more elites or so. Just scored elite 29 goldust on eBay with a shiny tag belt for $10 shipped. Also secured a deal for Bossman elite which is a plus
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Post by The Champ is Here! on Jan 19, 2015 21:41:37 GMT -5
I need that Hardy too
I'm not caught up yet, but that's ok, the hunt is part of the fun
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aaronedge
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Post by aaronedge on Jan 19, 2015 21:42:09 GMT -5
As someone just starting out, this thread is a little intimidating haha.
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Post by ZDB on Jan 19, 2015 21:43:35 GMT -5
As someone just starting out, this thread is a little intimidating haha. Lolol. After leaving the game from elite 15-28 I can only feel the same |
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Post by PJ on Jan 19, 2015 21:50:45 GMT -5
Until the JYD set hit my area I am.
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czw4life
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Post by czw4life on Jan 19, 2015 21:57:59 GMT -5
Lets face it, ill never be caught up lol my wants dont match my amount I spend on them per month. I have to admit though my accessory collection is pretty caught up. Just scored the spike grapple gear set a few days ago which ive been looking for for awhile. I basically have every accessory I wanted since I was a kid
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Post by poindizzle on Jan 19, 2015 22:19:04 GMT -5
I'm pretty close. Maybe another 20 or less old elites I would like and even fewer basics I need. I like to marvel at the beauty of my efforts. It always makes me feel good to think about the fun I had chasing down the figures.
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Cyan
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Post by Cyan on Jan 19, 2015 22:22:22 GMT -5
I'm pretty close. Maybe another 20 or less old elites I would like and even fewer basics I need. I like to marvel at the beauty of my efforts. It always makes me feel good to think about the fun I had chasing down the figures. Exactly. Trying to find this last Hardy figure is frustrating but fun. You never know what day you're going to score. Today my wife even said, "You know you love the hunt!", and it's true . . . I do. |
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 19, 2015 22:24:06 GMT -5
Im caught up with all Legends....been making a few alternate attires in my spare time...which reminds me if anyone has a spare Orndorff as well as Kerry Von Erich boots, Lemme know  |
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xavion2004
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Post by xavion2004 on Jan 19, 2015 22:41:07 GMT -5
I just started collecting in November, so my want list is getting longer instead of shorter! |
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Post by marino13 on Jan 19, 2015 22:46:59 GMT -5
All caught up till Elite 33, TRU BAF Kane set, TRU BAF Bearer, & Basic 48 hits. Yet I keep looking.
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#SHOWOFF
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Post by #SHOWOFF on Jan 19, 2015 23:33:40 GMT -5
I'm caught up until elite 33 and the Wrestlemania elites hit retail.
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80sbaby
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Post by 80sbaby on Jan 20, 2015 0:39:18 GMT -5
well in my sig there's roughly 40 guys on each shelf...so I'm all good except for Justin gabriel elite, dh smith elite and Matt Hardy I need. Ah crap, I just realized my pic is outdated again LOL...
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Post by slappy on Jan 20, 2015 1:10:07 GMT -5
Of the current roster I have at least one of everyone except
Harper
Rowan
Bray
Woods
Torito
Hunico
Rusev
Eva Marie
Rosa
Naomi
Cameron
Alicia
JBL
Cole
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Post by Flair Forever on Jan 20, 2015 7:12:29 GMT -5
This is the most "caught up" I've felt in a while.... There really isn't anything hitting stores right now that I want (that I don't have).
I will be looking for B46 Lawler when those start hitting.... as well as the Battle Pack with COO Triple H. Whenever the Basic set that has Flair & Hogan starts hitting, I'll be after that, too. If we ever get reports of the WrestleMania 30 BAF sets hitting, I'll give TRU a visit. But nothing is in the stores RIGHT NOW that I need, that feels pretty good!
As for older stuff? I'd like an Elite Big Bossman, never (NEVER) saw it at retail & refuse to pay the extreme online prices to get it now... I'd like a RSC CM Punk, more for the ECW Title Belt, I have enough Punks.... a couple really old Legends figures, from before I got into Mattel (Jake "The Snake" Roberts Legends figure, maybe even a Rick Martel). But I consider those more "holes" rather than things I'm actively hunting for.
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