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Post by hbkowns on Aug 10, 2017 14:36:26 GMT -5
Stopped by a local Walmart and was pleasantly surprised to find the new TNF Gable and Jordan. Unfortunately I couldn't find Rollins but hopefully I find him soon.  I think Jason Jordan is the strongest out of the 2. You can definitely see the likeness in the face and I think it's slightly more detailed than the battlepack version. I also believe he has a new boot mold that I don't believe has been used before. The attire isn't their strongest but I think it's definitely a solid choice, and at least there's some nice deco added. Overall I think this figure might be the best one out of the entire set and is definitely worth the pickup as he is more featured on Raw. It might be awhile before another elite is released so I'd definitely track this one down. Overall: 8.5/10   So this Chad Gable definitely has a weak likeness in the face and I can barely see the guy in that face. The hair sculpt also should have had some work done as well because his hair was slightly longer at the time. I just think the hair lacks a waviness that would have looked better in the final product, because it looks like a wig rather than real hair. It also would have been a nice touch to add a headband because he wears it often. As for the attire, it's the same as Jason Jordan's. The design is on the opposite side though. The body works and is pretty much flawless from the neck down. I just can't get on board with that head. Overall: 7/10     A disappointing thing about this release is definitely the tag titles. The sculpt and printing is definitely fine but the dull color tone is a complete disappointment. Especially since these are elites I expected shiny plates.  |
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Post by Purple Reigns on Aug 10, 2017 14:59:25 GMT -5
From the looks of it Gables arms and torso are the same color, in the box pic looked like they weren't.
I also don't like how close the straps on his singlet are to one another, it looks awkward. His BP scan was definitely better, the facial hair helped mask what didn't look like him.
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Post by hbkowns on Aug 10, 2017 15:20:37 GMT -5
From the looks of it Gables arms and torso are the same color, in the box pic looked like they weren't. I also don't like how close the straps on his singlet are to one another, it looks awkward. His BP scan was definitely better, the facial hair helped mask what didn't look like him. Yeah it looks like they used the Bret torso now that I looked at it. I barely noticed the differentiation of color until now. Definitely something that needs to be worked on. I feel like Gable's scan is going to be really hard to get right in figure form. I don't wanna say he has an inexpressive look but certain faces are really hard for MDT to get. |
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Post by MickeyMalice on Aug 10, 2017 15:38:42 GMT -5
I'd rather find American Alpha than Seth Rollins but that's purely because I think Elite 45 Seth Rollins is better than TNF.
Now that I've thought about it, Gable's head could work for a Dalton Castle custom...
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Aug 10, 2017 15:45:12 GMT -5
So the biceps are fine, but they cheaped out o the belts. I hope this is not a sign of things to come. Thanks for clearing it up.
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Post by hbkowns on Aug 10, 2017 16:11:56 GMT -5
I'd rather find American Alpha than Seth Rollins but that's purely because I think Elite 45 Seth Rollins is better than TNF. Now that I've thought about it, Gable's head could work for a Dalton Castle custom... Yeah E45 is definitely a superior to TNF Rollins. I have it and even though it has its flaws, I think it's great. I only want the TNF Rollins for a somewhat updated look. The E45 Rollins attire is from like 2 years ago. |
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Aug 10, 2017 19:27:32 GMT -5
I like those new boots. Ironically they seem perfect for a "Wrestling Machine" Kurt Angle
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Post by Matt Tell on Aug 10, 2017 20:05:45 GMT -5
I was only able to find Gable cause someone already bought Liz, Rollins and Jordan. Kinda upset I only found 1/2 of the team. Hope to find JJ soon though. I love the Gable, it's amazing. And the belt is sweet.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2017 21:25:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the review.
I still might get them if I see them.
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Post by chowmeinkane on Aug 10, 2017 23:02:28 GMT -5
I'll definitely get both if I see them with a good paint job, along with Liz. I'm skipping out on Seth for the SummerSlam one
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Post by Purple Reigns on Aug 10, 2017 23:42:33 GMT -5
From the looks of it Gables arms and torso are the same color, in the box pic looked like they weren't. I also don't like how close the straps on his singlet are to one another, it looks awkward. His BP scan was definitely better, the facial hair helped mask what didn't look like him. Yeah it looks like they used the Bret torso now that I looked at it. I barely noticed the differentiation of color until now. Definitely something that needs to be worked on. I feel like Gable's scan is going to be really hard to get right in figure form. I don't wanna say he has an inexpressive look but certain faces are really hard for MDT to get. Just got Gable and the arms and torso are the same color on mine, which I'm glad, though he's a bit too tall as he's supposed to be around Bryan's height (in real life at least) but he's taller than both AJ and Bryan. Not too much of a big deal to me but just a small tidbit |
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Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on Aug 11, 2017 0:04:33 GMT -5
I know the dull plates stink, but for right now, like the Million Dollar and the Hardcore, at least we're completing the original NXT set. Hopefully they fix these 3 (4) Championship Title Belts in the future, but we won't get a shiny VAC version of the Million Dollar or the Hardcore, and we'll probably get the new NXT set instead.
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Post by crashholly2002 on Aug 11, 2017 0:34:18 GMT -5
from what I've seen from images of NXT Tag Titles and in hand, they're not THAT shiny to warrant VAC metalization; just like the Hardcore title, it's doesn't make sense to go overboard on something that don't need it. Just my 2 cents
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Post by Mark Martin on Aug 11, 2017 1:35:34 GMT -5
Wow Gable's paint looks bad.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 3:15:52 GMT -5
Oh man, the titles aren't VAC? Booooooo!
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Post by MickeyMalice on Aug 11, 2017 8:09:43 GMT -5
I'd rather find American Alpha than Seth Rollins but that's purely because I think Elite 45 Seth Rollins is better than TNF. Now that I've thought about it, Gable's head could work for a Dalton Castle custom... Yeah E45 is definitely a superior to TNF Rollins. I have it and even though it has its flaws, I think it's great. I only want the TNF Rollins for a somewhat updated look. The E45 Rollins attire is from like 2 years ago. I agree in terms of an updated look. The attire itself is actually pretty awesome but I think it would look far better with the Elite 37 or NXT Elite scan, hair completely black. |
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Post by mrbiggs on Aug 11, 2017 8:32:31 GMT -5
Am I the only one a little confused as to why their packages have "Then" on them?
I understand this represents their NXT run, but that wasn't long ago... I would think these would be under the "Now" heading.
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Post by FWE on Aug 11, 2017 14:03:14 GMT -5
The problem is they look like customs.
the painted torsos dont help.
nice attires, im glad Jordan got a lighter skintone, and gable's head is alright, they just didnt paint the beard and it looks weird. belts i have to see in person .
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2017 18:27:46 GMT -5
Jason Angle looks so happy
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Post by justawrestlingfan on Aug 11, 2017 21:08:07 GMT -5
Are the belts that came with the revival the same dulls too?
If not, better wait for the revival to get these belts
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