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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 6:12:56 GMT -5
Rey was hard to find? Which line? Because the 6" black series she was all over the place around here. When the movie was first coming out, there was something about her not being featured in any line. They rectified it pretty quickly after the complaints came about.
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Post by PJ on Jan 21, 2017 6:21:01 GMT -5
Rey was hard to find? Which line? Because the 6" black series she was all over the place around here. When the movie was first coming out, there was something about her not being featured in any line. They rectified it pretty quickly after the complaints came about. I don't know maybe I am not remembering it correctly, but I honestly just remember only being able to find Rey and Finn when that wave hit.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 6:23:29 GMT -5
When the movie was first coming out, there was something about her not being featured in any line. They rectified it pretty quickly after the complaints came about. I don't know maybe I am not remembering it correctly, but I honestly just remember only being able to find Rey and Finn when that wave hit. Well maybe it's me who's remembering it wrong. I just know there was definitely some controversy about a lack of Rey figures at one point. Whether it was specific to a certain line or in general I'm not sure of. Anyways, as you said, it doesn't seem to be an issue now.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jan 21, 2017 6:27:39 GMT -5
Maybe it's a US/Canada thing with the female WWE figures... they all seem to shelf-warm/sell quite poorly here (UK).
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Post by mrhoss on Jan 21, 2017 7:34:26 GMT -5
I don't know maybe I am not remembering it correctly, but I honestly just remember only being able to find Rey and Finn when that wave hit. Well maybe it's me who's remembering it wrong. I just know there was definitely some controversy about a lack of Rey figures at one point. Whether it was specific to a certain line or in general I'm not sure of. Anyways, as you said, it doesn't seem to be an issue now. You're right, but I think it was really a made up social media controversy. There was even some complaints that Rey wasn't shown on packaging, despite her being a main character. I forget if it was a vehicle or board game. Here is one random write-up: link
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Post by kingpin005 on Jan 21, 2017 15:25:16 GMT -5
I here DC has more women than they currently know what to do with. Take your search there. !!
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Post by TheLastDude on Jan 21, 2017 15:48:48 GMT -5
Agreed, but it's going to be difficult to change that viewpoint. It's a long held belief by those in the toy industry. Hell, that goes back to the 80's when April O'Neil was shortpacked in the TMNT line even though she was a major character that was in almost every episode of the show. I guess in some cases, it does have its merit though. SOME female figures don't sell as well. I can point to all the Mockingbird, Sharon Carter, Beetle, and Misty Knight figures that could fill a small swimming pool that are currently clogging the Marvel Legends pegs at my local TRU. Then there's the Jakks Jacqueline pegwarmer fiasco, and the original Mattel Mickie James that had to be clearanced out. I honestly can't think of a single female figure from any line from any company that was a huge seller. I mean don't get me wrong, I have a lot of figures in my collection that are female. Paige is my all time favorite diva, so I get pretty much any figure of hers. But it is kind of a shame. Hell, everyone making Star Wars figures forget or chose not to make Rey (who was actually my favorite character in the movie along with Snoke). JJ Abrams had to make a statement acknowledging the backlash about it to get them to change course. Probably Spider-Gwen. I can imagine she was a big hit for the Legends line. I remember the backlash you're speaking about, but I still firmly believe that was all just media hype and/or bitching and moaning from people who started shopping around the holiday season and wondered why they couldn't find figures of one of the main characters of the movie on shelves. I don't think I heard any actual collectors say they couldn't find her. She was readily available in every form: 3.75", 6", 12", Pop vinyl, LEGO, etc. Unfortunately, that backlash probably led to them overproducing Jyn Erso, who coincidentally is melting pegs everywhere in every store...which is only going to give further credence to the theory that female figures don't sell. So, they kinda shot themselves in the foot there.
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Post by James St. James on Jan 21, 2017 15:56:58 GMT -5
They have made every women on the main roster except for Nia Jax at this point, I'm not complaining. Carmella already needs to be remade, but its only a matter of time. We absolutely need more Sashas and Bayleys, but what we REALLY need are more female flashbacks. There have only been 4 (two of them are Trish) in the entire life of the license. Thats ridiculous to me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 16:13:58 GMT -5
They have made every women on the main roster except for Nia Jax at this point, I'm not complaining. Carmella already needs to be remade, but its only a matter of time. We absolutely need more Sashas and Bayleys, but what we REALLY need are more female flashbacks. There have only been 4 (two of them are Trish) in the entire life of the license. Thats ridiculous to me. I would like an Elite Bayley that doesnt have such a creepy face scan. Most of the female figures Id like are also flashbacks as I stated in my original post, but would definitely like to see another Asuka even though she was just released pretty recently. Maybe her green outfit when she won the NXT womens title?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 16:35:20 GMT -5
Bull Nakanakanakanakano.
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Post by #HANDSOME1 on Jan 21, 2017 21:27:17 GMT -5
Rick Rude & Medusa 2pack would be great!
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Post by WreckerJack on Jan 22, 2017 11:11:34 GMT -5
I have been wondering if they will make a Nia Jax. I'd pick it up if it is a good figure. They had better get a good face scan.
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Post by James St. James on Jan 22, 2017 12:49:41 GMT -5
I have been wondering if they will make a Nia Jax. I'd pick it up if it is a good figure. They had better get a good face scan. She is rumored for basic 72
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Post by FUSamBaker on Jan 22, 2017 17:21:15 GMT -5
I'm split on Chyna. I felt after she died that WWE tried in various ways to honor her as best as they could. It's an awkward situation! Chyna would not let s*it go! She constantly badgered Triple H at very inappropriate moments. Then she'd go on her pill/alcohol induced tirades when they ignored her. Chyna was a god d*mn mess! I feel terrible for her but she was a messy person.
I'm not saying she doesn't deserve an action figure. I think we as fans need to understand that this situation goes deeper than porn. That's just another nail on the coffin. TMZ asked Stephanie if Chyna would ever be inducted into the HOF. She seemed noticeable iffy. There is a chance that now that Chyna isn't here to soil her chances, she may eventually get the respect she deserves. It's like with Pete Rose and the Baseball HOF. It's not fair that outside goings on prevent him from being inducted. Chyna is the same way. The porn shouldn't be against her, however her constant behavior prevents so.
Anyway....yeah women figures aren't really much of an issue in my area. I see tons of them. But the ones I really want are MIA haha
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 6:22:05 GMT -5
Chyna will probably forever be a no go.
The last thing wwe and mattel need, is tmz catching wind of it and blowing it sky high.
The negative press would probably be bad enough, that it would make sense to not even try.
I could only imagine how many of you would be recreating one night in chyna with her and your xpac figure, if this only came in to fruition.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 8:18:51 GMT -5
What series is Carmella?
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Post by cross2099 on Jan 23, 2017 9:39:05 GMT -5
IMO the reason the female figures don't sell is because of how they are designed. NO ab crunch single joint knees and elbows, the useless open hands. there is no real difference between a basic and an elite female figure. They don't pose well, so they are not good for display or play so whats the point. I picked up an AJ lee and a Paige to give it a shot. I ended up selling them when I decided to not bother with any more female figures. If the put then same articulation and effort into them then I would collect them. Asuka, Bailey, Banks, Lynch, Lita, Trish, James, etc. I'd get them all if they came with good accessories and full articulation.
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Jan 23, 2017 10:06:07 GMT -5
Chyna will probably forever be a no go. The last thing wwe and mattel need, is tmz catching wind of it and blowing it sky high. The negative press would probably be bad enough, that it would make sense to not even try. I could only imagine how many of you would be recreating one night in chyna with her and your xpac figure, if this only came in to fruition. Makes no difference just a double standard on Chyna. I mean TMZ caught wind of other things that hasn't hurt other wrestlers. Scott Hall's drunk match - he still got inducted in the HOF X-pac in a sex tape - ended up getting a figure and being invited back on TV Jimmy Snuka murder case - didn't get convicted but still got honored after his death Jake the Snake's drunk history - still go inducted in the HOF Jericho's bar fight - didn't get fired Cameron's DUI - didn't get fired ALL GOT MATTEL FIGURES!!! We honor flashback male wrestlers but no female. We have yet to get an Alundra Blayze (inducted in HOF), Sensational Sherri (inducted in the HOF) or Jacqueline (inducted in the HOF). If a woman who have entered the Hall of Fame can't get honored with a figure, I'm having little hope for Victoria, Luna, Sable or Bull.
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Post by WreckerJack on Jan 23, 2017 10:35:56 GMT -5
Now that I think of it one of the Uso's had a DUI too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2017 10:36:54 GMT -5
Chyna will probably forever be a no go. The last thing wwe and mattel need, is tmz catching wind of it and blowing it sky high. The negative press would probably be bad enough, that it would make sense to not even try. I could only imagine how many of you would be recreating one night in chyna with her and your xpac figure, if this only came in to fruition. Makes no difference just a double standard on Chyna. I mean TMZ caught wind of other things that hasn't hurt other wrestlers. Scott Hall's drunk match - he still got inducted in the HOF X-pac in a sex tape - ended up getting a figure and being invited back on TV Jimmy Snuka murder case - didn't get convicted but still got honored after his death Jake the Snake's drunk history - still go inducted in the HOF Jericho's bar fight - didn't get fired Cameron's DUI - didn't get fired ALL GOT MATTEL FIGURES!!! We honor flashback male wrestlers but no female. We have yet to get an Alundra Blayze (inducted in HOF), Sensational Sherri (inducted in the HOF) or Jacqueline (inducted in the HOF). If a woman who have entered the Hall of Fame can't get honored with a figure, I'm having little hope for Victoria, Luna, Sable or Bull. you cant compare a bar fight and a dui, to being a glorified pornstar I agree, its a shame we havent gotten blaze or a few others.. But, chyna's legacy changed once she did a gangbang film. They're aimed at children. Dont think a mom would want their daughter to have a mia khalifa doll.
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