allabouthasbro
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Post by allabouthasbro on May 1, 2015 20:33:57 GMT -5
Is anyone else thinking this is a total waste of a good spot? With one flashback in the line it seems like a poor choice, rey mysterio was a more popular choice for a wcw flashback, he warmed bad over here, even now they go for under £10. Typhoon seems to be a good choice, or evil crush, repo man, gonzalez, jannetty (blue attire) any hbk, any macho man,any hogan, bret hart, kona crush, warlord,the list is endless. Doesnt make any sence to me. Whats your thoughts?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 20:37:11 GMT -5
No.
Well, from a realistic standpoint, yes. He's not going to sell well at all, not even if they pack him with a title.
Then again, certain other guys you listed as being better (Evil Crush, Repo Man, Marty Jannetty, Giant Gonzalez) would sell worse.
From a personal standpoint, no. Even though the figure could be a lot better, tanner, better head, funk torso, I'm just happy we're getting one.
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Post by knupmc on May 1, 2015 20:37:39 GMT -5
Pretty sure repo man would warm 10 times harder than Malenko. If he's short packed, he'll sell just fine
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Post by jayrod2009 on May 1, 2015 20:39:31 GMT -5
Malenko is a big want. Now we need a Jericho from the WCW Cruiserweight division. Maybe a Ultimo Dragon too.
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on May 1, 2015 20:41:20 GMT -5
I'm an 80s WWF guy, but I did love CW division in early 90s until 98ish.
I'm happy to have Malenko, not m6 first choice though tbh.
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Post by The Mask of Truth on May 1, 2015 20:41:51 GMT -5
Dear Bill (MDT), Please ignore this thread, and continue blessing us with these awesome flashbacks. Sincerely, The Mask of Truth.  |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 20:43:47 GMT -5
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Post by @.@ Hempsterdance @.@ on May 1, 2015 20:57:08 GMT -5
Seeing as some people on this forum were fans of his I see this as a very amazing choice. I enjoyed almost every match he had in WCW...not so much in WWE.
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Post by The neferious brotha Hargrove on May 1, 2015 21:00:31 GMT -5
Nope , any new figure isn't a waste spot , I'm buy Dean not just because I'm a fan but I support all flashback wrestlers figures if he sales it opens the door for more low - mid card flashbacks being released ( billy Kidman ) Im glad Its not another guy who has plenty of elites already made now that's a waste spot
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2015 21:03:16 GMT -5
Not a wasted spot at all.
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Post by Old School Collector on May 1, 2015 21:03:45 GMT -5
Pretty sure repo man would warm 10 times harder than Malenko. If he's short packed, he'll sell just fine THAT'S CRAZY TALK !!! I want a Repo Man by Mattel, so freakin' bad ... |
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Post by Mongo Bears on May 1, 2015 21:08:32 GMT -5
I just wish he was part of a multi flashback set and same for doink the clown. Macho or IRS should be with Dean. I'm glad to get Dean malenko but I want a lot of figures more right now than him.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on May 1, 2015 21:08:44 GMT -5
I think Dean Malenko is the same as many Flashbacks.....he's going to shelfwarm because the casual young fan or parent or casual toy buyer is not going to care about him.
But collectors and adult fans are going to love it. I've been a fan of Deal Malenko for my entire time being a wrestling fan. I remember him in ECW when I first saw him.
I love the JYD figure, but it's a horrible seller. That doesn't mean it's a waste of a spot or a bad figure.....I think it's an amazing figure and I am so glad to have it, it just doesn't appeal to the casual consumer.
But I can't wait to get Dean!
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ACON
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Post by ACON on May 1, 2015 21:09:39 GMT -5
Totally excited about dean malenko. Not a wasted spot at all.
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Post by PJ on May 1, 2015 21:09:41 GMT -5
I think it's a great choice. He is someone I enjoyed watching and will buy.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on May 1, 2015 21:10:33 GMT -5
Now that we have the HOF line, they can afford to do some more C-level guys (and that's not a knock on Malenko's abilities at all). Guys like Malenko and IRS would never get made if they kept pushing them back to make the big names.
Besides, WCW's mid-to-late 90s cruiserweight division was a thing of beauty. It was a highlight of the show, so it makes sense to try and do a few of the bigger named guys that competed in it. We'll probably never get the Prince Iaukeas of the time, but with Rey, Malenko, and hopefully one day Jericho, Juvi and Ultimo Dragon, it could be represented decently enough. Sadly, probably never a La Parka due to the confusing rights issues (per Bill himself).
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Post by savage on May 1, 2015 21:12:07 GMT -5
I wouldn't say it was a waste. I can think of plenty others I'd rather have before him but I'm sure there is a reason why they chose him, I'm a flashback collector so I'm happy to get anyone from my childhood.
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Post by thedazzler on May 1, 2015 21:20:15 GMT -5
Is anyone else thinking this is a total waste of a good spot? With one flashback in the line it seems like a poor choice, rey mysterio was a more popular choice for a wcw flashback, he warmed bad over here, even now they go for under £10. Typhoon seems to be a good choice, or evil crush, repo man, gonzalez, jannetty (blue attire) any hbk, any macho man,any hogan, bret hart, kona crush, warlord,the list is endless. Doesnt make any sence to me. Whats your thoughts? So basically if it's not someone who appeared in the Hasbro line; it's a wasted spot? I love the Hasbros era as much as anyone, but I'm sick of people making threads complaining because a choice didn't fit their specific preferences as a collector it will obviously shelf warm. |
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Post by Hendrix83 on May 1, 2015 21:28:49 GMT -5
We have far more Flashbacks from the Golden Era than from the Attitude Era. And even less from WCW.
I think fans of all eras deserve their fair share. And Dean Malenko is a great talent.
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Post by Bandalero on May 1, 2015 21:31:41 GMT -5
Dean Malenko isn't a wasted spot but Magnum T.A. is?
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