ClassicFan2
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Post by ClassicFan2 on Aug 6, 2017 13:37:01 GMT -5
What an odd precedent to set, by saying the WWF's Genius is obscure to be made. He was a highly visible character, during the glory days of wrestling on network television. He faced Hulk Hogan on NBC in prime time and was involved in countless other angles and segments. How many guys have been made who are a lot less memorable? Guys today are getting figures with a lot less exposure, hell we got the Bezerker, Wild Samoans, and Papa Shango. Two of which had less exposure and the Samoans missed the boom period. Now Leaping Lanny is a bigger risk, hardly how most remember him, but the Genius was a star in the golden age of the WWF. Attachment DeletedAttachment Deleted
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Post by Generic Theme on Aug 6, 2017 13:54:00 GMT -5
100% would buy any Genius figure, but I can understand why it might not sell well enough to be produced so I'm not keeping hopes up.
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Post by Evil Abed on Aug 6, 2017 14:05:04 GMT -5
SDCC exclusive or its a bust. Same with Shockmaster or Isaac Yankem DDS, it will sell like hotcakes to a specific audience, yet will rot on shelves clogging up space if it sold retail.
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Post by qdogg on Aug 6, 2017 14:30:34 GMT -5
Genius with his cap and gown is a big want for me. Probably top 12 or 15 at least.
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Post by Mr Ezekiel Jackson If Ya Nasty on Aug 6, 2017 14:41:54 GMT -5
Last time Lanny Poffo was relevant was when George H. Bush was president. I watched wrestling before the explosion of Hulkamania. I know who Lanny Poffo is. And I know if someone more high profile from that era like Tito Santana and JYD struggled to move off shelves, how is the Genius any different? I'd argue that the case breakdown was the problem. Short packed, and I think he would be coveted on rarity alone. Once the collectors, hoarders, and scalpers get theirs, it will still be more on the shelves. Doink was not packed in high numbers. He was rare for a while. But once revision boxes with the same number of Doinks arrived, he stopped selling because the demand was no longer there. Sid. Godfather. Bulldog. All feel into the same trap.
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Post by Cammi Oh on Aug 6, 2017 14:42:50 GMT -5
Do a TNF three-pack of classic managers, maybe Genius, Heenan, and Sherri. I'd buy it... when it went on clearance.
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Post by dynamitekido on Aug 6, 2017 15:41:27 GMT -5
Never gonna happen. Especially considering a figure for The Genius would be highly unlikely and that was what he was most well know as. Lets be honest..They made a Boogeyman figure...I don't see why they wouldn't atleast entertain the idea of a Genius Figure Because at least Boogieman was around the last 10/15 years. He was also a wrestler. The Genius was always considered a manager for the most part. Especially after he moved on from being with Perfect.
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Post by mcfclee on Aug 6, 2017 15:44:52 GMT -5
If they're surveying for sales, id buy one
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Post by kennyw86 on Aug 6, 2017 15:52:18 GMT -5
Please bill, do not do it. Ever.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Aug 6, 2017 15:59:11 GMT -5
I still think we need another Mr perfect figure with a different headsculpt too
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Post by TheChosen1 on Aug 6, 2017 16:50:20 GMT -5
I worked a wrestling convention wirh Lanny i stood at his table for 4 hours not a single person bought an auto or pic
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Aug 6, 2017 16:50:56 GMT -5
I'd buy one. I think he'd be sweet. As others have said, if they made berzerker, boogyman, shockmaster why wouldn't they make The Genius? Pack him with frisbees and it'd be awesome.
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Post by 666erickana on Aug 6, 2017 18:51:11 GMT -5
I want a leaping lanny poffo with frisbee, my jakks genius figure is fine for me
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Papi Joker
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Post by Papi Joker on Aug 6, 2017 21:12:24 GMT -5
Although they have made lesser legends, I don't see why we can't get an elite Genius toy. With a robe, fancy clipboard, mortarboard and all the rest, a true collectors joy.
Just imagine it, in a 2 pack with Randy or Mr Perfect, that would be immaculate. But they can't make him until they design a 'super ab crunch' so he can be more accurate...
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Post by CampCornette on Aug 7, 2017 11:05:28 GMT -5
Lanny with Perfect or Macho would sell like crazy
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 11:40:44 GMT -5
Lanny with Perfect or Macho would sell like crazy I agree wholeheartedly. A 2-pack with Macho would sell because most would buy it for the Macho figure. I purpose a red star trunks Macho as this is one attire they have yet to make. A 2-pack with Mr. Perfect would sell if Bill corrects the torso on the Perfect figure. Also, when most people think of The Genius, they most likely remember him as either the manager of Mr. Perfect or The Beverly Brothers.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Aug 7, 2017 13:34:00 GMT -5
Why do people believe it won't be made because it won't sell? Berzerker, Beefcake, Tugboat. Mattel made those guys who didn't sell well so what's the issue with Poffo?
He would be a fantastic looking figure.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2017 14:09:56 GMT -5
That's what I am saying. Sometimes it isn't about what sales best, it is just about getting "new" or "different" figures out. I don't buy every version of the current guys but I do buy every first time in line figure because I support them giving us different figures, no matter the time frame.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Aug 7, 2017 14:14:23 GMT -5
That's what I am saying. Sometimes it isn't about what sales best, it is just about getting "new" or "different" figures out. I don't buy every version of the current guys but I do buy every first time in line figure because I support them giving us different figures, no matter the time frame. Exactly my local Smyths is full of reduced flashbacks that no one wants so if Mattel cared about who sells best then Flashbacks would've been canelled years ago.
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Post by classicwrestlingfan on Aug 7, 2017 14:58:38 GMT -5
In a perfect world there would be a three pack with Lanny Randy and Angelo
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