Basic figures that are worth it for an Elite collector

I display Elites on shelves and then use basics for playing around with rings. Some basics do end up on the shelf, especially if they can be used under a static item like the plastic robes (eg WM 30 HHH) so I can then enjoy the Elite articulation underneath as a separate figure.

But any basic Ultimate Warrior is pretty good for the shelf, most t-shirt series basics, especially the Roddy Piper with the Entrance Greats kilt, and anything else that has an elite budget on basic articulation. Some basics that didn't work for me are guys like Honky Tonk Man and Surfer Sting because they aren't scaled well next to their Elite counterparts.

The J&J Security battle pack are a necessity if you're gonna make the authority

I've probably got just slightly more basics than elites actually. Its a narrow margin if i do. So, for the most part, i have zero qualms about them. It would be easier for me to name the ones that aren't worth it i think. Lol......a couple that spring to mind are the previously mentioned Honky Tonk Man. Which is didappointing as hell since he looks great ,but the scale is way off. Another, for the same reason, is that Signatutre Series Dean Ambrose. On the best side of the basics, i can certainly echo a lot of the sentiments made already. Any flashback basic BUT HTM is worth it. The Basic Tensai is better than his elite, RVD, the purple hued Stardust, and the Dudleys are all top notch.

Bubba's a little on the skinny side, but the 2-pack of the Dudley Boyz is outstanding. The camo feels off on the Elites, and the Basics seem more accurate aside from the lack of glasses.

I like Jericho and Daniel Bryan's Basics, too. They need stockier bodies for them in Elite.

Mr. Perfect's best figure is the yellow Basic.

Basics look better displayed in my opinion as I hate the crunch in the an area, no superstar I've ever seen has this so its not something I like about elites. Give me more deco and more accessories and scrap that altogether, again, in my opinion.

Some of the better basics, in my opinion, are, in no particular order:

Mr. Perfect Basic 37 (yellow attire)
Ultimate Warrior Battle Pack 31 (Royal Rumble '91 attire)
Macho Man Basic 26 (WrestleMania V attire)
British Bulldog SummerSlam Heritage (SummerSlam '92 attire)

I'm also a legends/flashbacks only collector.

that Corporate Kane w/ the elite legs

the HHH from the Daniel Bryan battlepack.

Basic Sid Justice is a much better figure than Elite Sycho Sid.

BAF Jericho
Mankind
Classic Kane