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Post by Flair Forever on Jan 7, 2017 13:36:50 GMT -5
I have a confession to make..... I never liked the Hasbro WWF figures. I thought they looked cartoony..... they were virtually impossible to pose...... very limited articulation..... and, as I was reminded when I tried create photographs for this post - many of them WILL NOT STAND ON THEIR OWN....... I bought a few of the Hasbros, but pretty much despised them & felt like they were an insult to those of us who wanted to collect figures. About ten years ago, my brother-in-law purchased a large box of the old WWF Hasbro figures for me at an auction, & as an adult collector - I enjoyed them a little bit more. But, I have to admit, like many others have posted - I felt like it was 1990 & I was walking into Hills Dept. store when I saw these guys on the pegs (even though it was 2016 & I was at Walmart in Wilmington, Delaware). Finally tracked this history-making figures down yesterday. I bought one of each to open.... and then an extra of Cena & Brock to keep in the package (because the packaging is just so cool)! Also, I have a rumor from a buddy who operates a toy store that the next wave of these things will be broken down by the following: WWE RETRO KANE 1x WWE RETRO MANKIND 1x WWE RETRO THE ROCK 2X WWE RETRO STING 1X WWE RETRO STONE COLD STEV..2X WWE RETRO TRIPLE H 1X Take it with a grain of salt, as I don't know this person very well - but that's what he's telling me. Now, on with the photos!                   Thanks for viewing! Happy Hunting!  As a bonus, I had such a good time going through all the old Hasbros, I took some extra photos of some of the ones that I liked..... enjoy!           Thanks for looking! |
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Post by TripleT on Jan 7, 2017 13:46:47 GMT -5
Awesome pics dude! I agree - I felt a sense of old school toy collecting when I picked these up. I hope Mattel realizes that they struck gold with this set and continues. It would be the perfect supplement to the basic/elite line and they wouldn't have to bother which gimmick lines because this targets and caters to both kids and collectors.
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Post by China Claus on Jan 7, 2017 14:00:53 GMT -5
I assume you meant "Compared to Hasbro's" in your thread title, but great pic's nonetheless!
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Post by Bandalero on Jan 7, 2017 14:12:45 GMT -5
just look how wrestling attires have evolved.
The original Hasbros were cartoony sure, but the attires were so colourful back in the day when gimmicks were a "thing". Now look at the attire assortments - all black; Owens, Lesnar and Cena wear shorts - it's fascinating to see even in toy form. The next wave has Trips, Sting, Rock and Stone Cold and will mostly be all black as well.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jan 7, 2017 14:20:33 GMT -5
Well I definitely like the list for series 2 better. Undertaker, Kane, and Mankind would be cool to put together.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2017 14:36:26 GMT -5
I have to say mattel did a great job recreating a toy item from Hasbro. Hopefully there will be more series in the future if the sales are good enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2017 15:05:52 GMT -5
Great pics. Thanks for the comparisons.
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Post by #HANDSOME1 on Jan 7, 2017 15:31:31 GMT -5
So many memories!
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Probably making more customs!
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Post by wrestlefigures on Jan 7, 2017 16:07:10 GMT -5
That's a big IF! I hope they are, but will these appeal to non collectors of the original hasbros? I guess only time will tell.
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Has there ever been a time when more companies have been making wrestling figures at the same time?
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Post by Cane Dewey Riley on Jan 7, 2017 16:41:24 GMT -5
I saw these at Walmart today. I was going to get Kevin Owens and then- if they were made- I'd likely have to buy other characters I like such as AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Samoa Joe and Finn Balor. But I decided to pass because I just don't care. I'm going to focus on Basics and Elites and very little else to do with wrestling figures and I think it still might be bad for the ol' bank account.
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Post by kev85hasbro on Jan 7, 2017 17:03:22 GMT -5
Great photographs. Thank you.
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Post by BOOKER_T on Jan 7, 2017 17:20:01 GMT -5
Awesome pickups bro
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Post by LA Times on Jan 7, 2017 17:23:34 GMT -5
just look how wrestling attires have evolved. The original Hasbros were cartoony sure, but the attires were so colourful back in the day when gimmicks were a "thing". Now look at the attire assortments - all black; Owens, Lesnar and Cena wear shorts - it's fascinating to see even in toy form. The next wave has Trips, Sting, Rock and Stone Cold and will mostly be all black as well.The Sting figure should be a beach Sting. How good would that look displayed with a Hasbro Flair, Sid and the Steiner Brothers? |
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 7, 2017 17:59:33 GMT -5
They're a bit thicker but in every other aspect those ROCK. NICE pics, thanks for those. If only I'd Have kept the others...
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 7, 2017 18:01:20 GMT -5
I saw these at Walmart today. I was going to get Kevin Owens and then- if they were made- I'd likely have to buy other characters I like such as AJ Styles, Shinsuke Nakamura, Samoa Joe and Finn Balor. But I decided to pass because I just don't care. I'm going to focus on Basics and Elites and very little else to do with wrestling figures and I think it still might be bad for the ol' bank account. This is the smartest post I've ever seen on here. |
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Post by marino13 on Jan 7, 2017 18:11:21 GMT -5
I like em!
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Post by rudyretro on Jan 7, 2017 18:24:14 GMT -5
Hey guys, I haven't seen anyone post the retail price on these. Can someone help? Thanks!
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Post by TheLastDude on Jan 7, 2017 18:28:55 GMT -5
Hey guys, I haven't seen anyone post the retail price on these. Can someone help? Thanks! $9.97 |
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they say anything is possible, you got to dream like you never seen obsticles..
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Post by rudyretro on Jan 7, 2017 18:33:36 GMT -5
Hey guys, I haven't seen anyone post the retail price on these. Can someone help? Thanks! $9.97 Awesome, thanks! |
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Post by RV F'N D on Jan 7, 2017 19:58:02 GMT -5
Great pics! Gotta give credit to mattel for an incredible job on these, they really look like they could be a part of the same line.
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