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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Jan 10, 2017 20:33:03 GMT -5
I've seen a few of the difference around here on the 4 re-released figures, but I'd like some more info.
Does the Undertaker have gloves that are any more purple than the original?
Are Shawn Michaels heart logos better or worse?
General thoughts on the quality of the re-releases?
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Post by PVA on Jan 10, 2017 20:51:53 GMT -5
I don't have them all to compare but I'd say quality is slightly worse. Looser joints etc
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Jan 10, 2017 21:04:21 GMT -5
I can say this much, since I had Legends Warrior & Elite flashback Taker. Versus the lost legends which I own now. Warrior has bigger painted Warrior logo on his chest. And Taker has the correct purple color. not that bluish color that's on his flashback. I hope this helps. I cant not compare the others, since I did not get the chance to buy the original figures of HBK or Kamala when they first hit retail. but do own the whole set of lost legends.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 22:46:34 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels hearts are painted much better and his gloves are slightly shorter. But his boots are missing the silver strip on the toes, so those are less accurate than the original. Also, his arm piece accessory is a dull silver this time around, instead of shiny. Undertaker's gloves are not ing blue this time around. Much better purple coat. However, as some of you may know, Mattel has decided to remove the spacer in the torso to save money. In some cases, it doesn't affect much. In this case, it's awful. All Lost Legend Undertakers have a loose waist. Also, the tie has less contrast than the one that came with Elite 23. Finally, Undertaker's coat is a piece of shyt. It's much harder to take off because the sleeves are spread apart from the waist more than the Elite 23 version. Ultimate Warrior's chest paint and wristband/tassle color order are a little different. Kamala seems fine, but I didn't have an original to compare to. ALL of them have worse QC than their original counterparts. The originals had tight joints and very little paint mishaps. Can't say that about the Lost Legends I have purchased so far. Examples include the following (from my figures): 1) Again, all Undertakers have a loose waist and my Undertaker specifically has a loose head as well. The tie doesn't look as good. And the coat is ass cancer. 2) Shawn Michaels has paint mishaps on two of his hearts and his left eye has a big white spot 3) Warrior has a loose waist and feet don't stand well. 4) Kamala has distracting paint mishaps. I swear it's a luck of the draw to get a well-painted Mattel figure with tight joints these days with their QC. I never had these issues with any Mattel figures from 2010-2013. Such is the nature of a growing beast I suppose.
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Jan 11, 2017 0:01:09 GMT -5
Shawn Michaels hearts are painted much better and his gloves are slightly shorter. But his boots are missing the silver strip on the toes, so those are less accurate than the original. Also, his arm piece accessory is a dull silver this time around, instead of shiny. Undertaker's gloves are not ing blue this time around. Much better purple coat. However, as some of you may know, Mattel has decided to remove the spacer in the torso to save money. In some cases, it doesn't affect much. In this case, it's awful. All Lost Legend Undertakers have a loose waist. Also, the tie has less contrast than the one that came with Elite 23. Finally, Undertaker's coat is a piece of shyt. It's much harder to take off because the arms are spread apart from the waist more than the Elite 23 version. Ultimate Warrior's chest paint and wristband/tassle color order are a little different. Kamala seems fine, but I didn't have an original to compare to. ALL of them have worse QC than their original counterparts. The originals had tight joints and very little paint mishaps. Can't say that about the Lost Legends I have purchased so far. Examples include the following (from my figures): 1) Again, all Undertakers have a loose waist and my Undertaker specifically has a loose head as well. The tie doesn't look as good. And the coat is ass cancer. 2) Shawn Michaels has paint mishaps on two of his hearts and his left eye has a big white spot 3) Warrior has a loose waist and feet don't stand well. 4) Kamala has distracting paint mishaps. I swear it's a luck of the draw to get a well-painted Mattel figure with tight joints these days with their QC. I never had these issues with any Mattel figures from 2010-2013. Such is the nature of a growing beast I suppose. Thank you for the detailed response, and I hear you on QC. I've always had issues with paint apps, but now the build quality is taking a turn for the worst.
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Post by Down Under Collector on Jan 11, 2017 7:59:00 GMT -5
Well warrior is sweet and especially due to its insane price drop
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Jan 11, 2017 11:00:09 GMT -5
Undertaker has the correct purple but all I have is the original E23.
Warrior I have on the way so I'll update you on him
HBK I prefer the original because of the logo no the Euro title
Kamala is more or less the same figure and mine came out perfect, having never scoped out the original.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Jan 11, 2017 11:03:25 GMT -5
I just wished for re-releases, Mattel changes it up with a different headscan or something minor like giving Warrior yellow strap IC belt since we didn't get that one. Stop being lazy!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 11:54:18 GMT -5
Different.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 12:16:08 GMT -5
What a concise and eloquent response!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 13:39:33 GMT -5
What a concise and eloquent response! I'm a man of very few words.
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Jan 11, 2017 15:16:45 GMT -5
Shawn & Taker are better, Kamala is exactly the same, and Warrior is worse
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 15:22:31 GMT -5
Shawn & Taker are better, Kamala is exactly the same, and Warrior is worse At least they got one of the belts right this time
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Jan 11, 2017 16:30:37 GMT -5
Shawn & Taker are better, Kamala is exactly the same, and Warrior is worse At least they got one of the belts right this time At the expense of the actual figure. We get Winged Eagles all the time
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 16:31:57 GMT -5
At least they got one of the belts right this time At the expense of the actual figure. We get Winged Eagles all the time What's wrong wrong with the figure?
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Jan 11, 2017 16:33:48 GMT -5
At the expense of the actual figure. We get Winged Eagles all the time What's wrong wrong with the figure? Original has better tassels and the armbands aren't painted piss poor
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 16:45:23 GMT -5
What's wrong wrong with the figure? Original has better tassels and the armbands aren't painted piss poor Touché. The new one feels cheap too. Imo
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 11, 2017 17:35:27 GMT -5
From the start everyone was psyched about these (mostly) worthwhile re-releases. But now they're all bruce willis'd up. This is a shame and this sloppy series is kind of a slap in the face. A little one but still... I mean should we all say thanks for loose, poorly painted, half-assed corrected, little things forgotten about figures? Another question to ask is - how many of you are happy with your re-release purchases? Other than just finally having these figs that is. Look at speaktomewarriors' sig. THAT'S how the re-released warrior should have looked like moc. Screw the repainting (cuz he still wobbles all over the place so screw literally fixing the figure), what the fig really lacked was both belts or at least the correct yellow strapped ic belt. That's it. THAT'S what everyone complained about most - the wrong f'n belt. That's all that had to be fixed if they weren't gonna bother making him not wobble (and like EVERY part of mine wobbles). "Hold me closer, Tiny Warrior... I've got a movie to make Knock me down on the canvas You're the champion today"
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2017 19:05:13 GMT -5
I like them better, because of the new ankles.
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