drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 27, 2017 15:30:36 GMT -5
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Boon
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Post by Boon on Mar 28, 2017 20:26:54 GMT -5
Hasbro looks a million times better.
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Post by juniordaddyo on Mar 29, 2017 3:22:00 GMT -5
Am liking these new figures, just a shame the cards look so cheap!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2017 8:04:54 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a Canadian release date for these figures?
WWE vaguely says "spring 2017" for Walmart locations.
A part of me is thinking of just biting the bullet and ordering
Warrior and Taker online.
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rcgdodge
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Post by rcgdodge on Mar 30, 2017 21:09:03 GMT -5
I got the first 4 retro figures so far. I like them a lot.
But they aren't up to the packaging quality of the Hasbros.
The card and bubble seems thin. I also don't like he tiny holes in the bottom of the bubble.
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Mar 31, 2017 3:31:13 GMT -5
Very nice, thanks for sharing. I can't wait for these to come out in the U.K. stores (been saying this for a while now!) and I'll definitely get them all, however, I've got to agree that the packaging doesn't quite live up to expectations. I understand they've tried to keep it simple and in line with the 'retro' theme, though. I wonder if cost had anything to do with it, as they obviously can't be certain if the line will take off so didn't want to spend out on more detailed figure molds and packaging?
Anyway, as I said, can't wait to get my hands on them all!
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Mar 31, 2017 5:01:09 GMT -5
Very nice, thanks for sharing. I can't wait for these to come out in the U.K. stores (been saying this for a while now!) and I'll definitely get them all, however, I've got to agree that the packaging doesn't quite live up to expectations. I understand they've tried to keep it simple and in line with the 'retro' theme, though. I wonder if cost had anything to do with it, as they obviously can't be certain if the line will take off so didn't want to spend out on more detailed figure molds and packaging? Anyway, as I said, can't wait to get my hands on them all! According to ebay they're at stores in Staffordshire, in Wiltshire, in Hertfordshire and in Swansea... |
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Post by Taylor on Mar 31, 2017 5:26:35 GMT -5
Very nice, thanks for sharing. I can't wait for these to come out in the U.K. stores (been saying this for a while now!) and I'll definitely get them all, however, I've got to agree that the packaging doesn't quite live up to expectations. I understand they've tried to keep it simple and in line with the 'retro' theme, though. I wonder if cost had anything to do with it, as they obviously can't be certain if the line will take off so didn't want to spend out on more detailed figure molds and packaging? Anyway, as I said, can't wait to get my hands on them all! According to ebay they're at stores in Staffordshire, in Wiltshire, in Hertfordshire and in Swansea... Excellent! Those places are a few hours drive from me but that's great news! I'm sure they'll be in my local stores very soon then. Thanks! |
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Post by pauloso on Mar 31, 2017 5:37:18 GMT -5
Have we any idea what stores will actually be carrying them? I have seen Fenwick's mentioned but most of the others seem like online outfits (eg Toys and masks Swansea).
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Apr 1, 2017 6:46:05 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a Canadian release date for these figures? WWE vaguely says "spring 2017" for Walmart locations. A part of me is thinking of just biting the bullet and ordering Warrior and Taker online. You may be able to get them at a decent price now that ebay is flooded with them. |
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Post by Dylan ❤️s Wrestling on Apr 23, 2017 11:52:58 GMT -5
I wish they'd not try to cover so many eras so quickly.
I liked that they split the first 6 into a nice mix of one's that go with your originals and new popular guys but now with the next wave having WCW and Attitude Era stars?
...I'm not impressed.
I think if they keep making a ton of a figures that don't go with eachother they're gonna kill the line too quickly.
I'm hoping as Hogan looks more and more like he's in the good graces of WWE that he'll be made.
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Post by jpower25 on Apr 23, 2017 12:09:45 GMT -5
I wonder if there were licensing restrictions on how closely they could replicate the original Hasbro cards? I love that they are doing these figures but just wish they would have spent a few more minutes on the card design.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Apr 23, 2017 20:59:20 GMT -5
I'm happy about the 2nd lineup moreso than the 1st since I'll buy all of S2 but only wanted 2 from S1. But still bummed that there's no Hasbro era WWF guys coming. I don't think we need any more Hogans unless it's WCW attire. Think Hasbro pretty much covered him good well maybe 87'-88' Hulkamania shirt would be nice to have.
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Post by ARUN on Apr 23, 2017 23:47:00 GMT -5
I really like these. I think the Hasbro cards are better. One thing I wish Mattel did, would be to include the bio card that the original Hasbros included.
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Post by Taylor on Apr 25, 2017 2:59:02 GMT -5
I wonder if there were licensing restrictions on how closely they could replicate the original Hasbro cards? I love that they are doing these figures but just wish they would have spent a few more minutes on the card design. I was thinking this. There has to have been certain restrictions, the cards look pretty poor compared to the originals. Also, it was all about the bright colours back then and these cards couldn't be any duller if they tried. |
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Post by micco on Apr 25, 2017 12:10:25 GMT -5
I wonder if there were licensing restrictions on how closely they could replicate the original Hasbro cards? I love that they are doing these figures but just wish they would have spent a few more minutes on the card design. I was thinking this. There has to have been certain restrictions, the cards look pretty poor compared to the originals. Also, it was all about the bright colours back then and these cards couldn't be any duller if they tried. Seems like you're on a crusade to bash the Mattel carding. They're actually quite comparable. |
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Post by The Violent Gentleman on Apr 28, 2017 14:15:44 GMT -5
I was thinking this. There has to have been certain restrictions, the cards look pretty poor compared to the originals. Also, it was all about the bright colours back then and these cards couldn't be any duller if they tried. Seems like you're on a crusade to bash the Mattel carding. They're actually quite comparable. They're as close as they can be without a lawsuit. I think the cards look great. |
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