y2jdmbfan
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Post by y2jdmbfan on Feb 13, 2018 22:57:00 GMT -5
So going forward, is there going to be no Flashback logo's on the Flashback Elite's in the regular Elite Series, Scotty 2 Hotty in Elite 57 for example?
I only collect MOC Flashback's, so this is big downer for me.
Or is this just an error on the early prints?
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Post by aggressiveperfectpoor on Feb 13, 2018 23:06:35 GMT -5
Nope. Mine didn't either. Elite 55 Undertaker didn't have it on the package either.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Feb 13, 2018 23:25:37 GMT -5
That’s sad if true. I havent paid any attention to the elite series since e52.
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Post by y2jdmbfan on Feb 13, 2018 23:41:46 GMT -5
I wonder if we might get some input from Mattel on this one. I know he lurks around a bit and would appreciate any input he could give and possible reason why it's not there.
Thanks!
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 14, 2018 0:48:20 GMT -5
I wonder if we might get some input from Mattel on this one. I know he lurks around a bit and would appreciate any input he could give and possible reason why it's not there. Thanks! I wonder if it's anything to do with the (poor?) sales of Flashback figures, compared to the other figures in a series? Or maybe, because Walmart have their own exclusive Flashback figures now, they (or Mattel) didn't want standard Elite figures to also be called Flashbacks? Hmmm...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2018 4:44:55 GMT -5
Nope. Mine didn't either. Elite 55 Undertaker didn't have it on the package either. Is the undisputed title with taker the smaller size that came with legends Eddie guerrero or the bigger size that came with exclusive brock?
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Post by DFriedman on Feb 14, 2018 5:06:32 GMT -5
Nope. Mine didn't either. Elite 55 Undertaker didn't have it on the package either. Is the undisputed title with taker the smaller size that came with legends Eddie guerrero or the bigger size that came with exclusive brock? The one that came with Eddie but this one is shinny.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Feb 14, 2018 8:09:50 GMT -5
Does it actually have to say “Flashback” for it to be a FB? Undertaker and Scotty are clearly FB figures. Just because it’s not literally spelled out for you on the packaging means you won’t buy it?
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Post by kennyw86v2 on Feb 14, 2018 8:25:41 GMT -5
Does it actually have to say “Flashback” for it to be a FB? Undertaker and Scotty are clearly FB figures. Just because it’s not literally spelled out for you on the packaging means you won’t buy it? You're talking to wfigs...
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Post by tyco84 on Feb 14, 2018 10:02:46 GMT -5
They are probably doing this because the Walmart exclusive lines are literally called the flashback series. Saves Mattel and other stores confusion
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Post by Medieval on Feb 14, 2018 10:20:53 GMT -5
At least they brought back the first time in the line sticker with Scotty.
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Post by xtremebadass on Feb 14, 2018 10:23:53 GMT -5
Does it actually have to say “Flashback” for it to be a FB? Undertaker and Scotty are clearly FB figures. Just because it’s not literally spelled out for you on the packaging means you won’t buy it? Exactly what I thought. I assume the OP was just thinking out loud questioning why it doesn't say it or factoring this into the possible future (or lack thereof) flashbacks in the standard elite series. I'd hate to see someone not want to buy an awesome action figure simply because it doesn't say something on the package.
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Post by LuisTX on Feb 14, 2018 11:50:56 GMT -5
I imagine it's being done as to not confuse it with the new Walmart Flashback series. Although, being a store exclusive, I wouldn't see any concern if that's the reasoning.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Feb 14, 2018 13:09:34 GMT -5
Maybe some unknowledgeable parents when buying wrestling figures as gifts are realizing that the kids might not know the guy if he’s a flashback.
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Post by TheLastDude on Feb 14, 2018 15:42:49 GMT -5
Does it actually have to say “Flashback” for it to be a FB? Undertaker and Scotty are clearly FB figures. Just because it’s not literally spelled out for you on the packaging means you won’t buy it? <3 I assume the OP was just thinking out loud questioning why it doesn't say it or factoring this into the possible future (or lack thereof) flashbacks in the standard elite series. I think the fact that he said: I only collect MOC Flashback's, so this is big downer for me.
and then made it a point to ask: Or is this just an error on the early prints?
It really makes it seem to me that he'll stop buying FB figure unless it specifically states FB on the box. And that boggles my mind.
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Post by theoutlaw1999 on Feb 14, 2018 19:52:18 GMT -5
It could be confusing for kids to be honest. A kid could see Scotty 2 Hotty and think that he's an NXT star or a jobber and buy him not realising that he was around 20 years ago.
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Post by JC Motors on Feb 14, 2018 20:10:33 GMT -5
At least they brought back the first time in the line sticker with Scotty. I stopped caring about that sticker
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 14, 2018 20:18:11 GMT -5
...with the "naked" Euro packaging here, we haven't had the Flashback or First Time In The Line logos since Elite 49...
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Post by y2jdmbfan on Feb 14, 2018 20:27:54 GMT -5
Does it actually have to say “Flashback” for it to be a FB? Undertaker and Scotty are clearly FB figures. Just because it’s not literally spelled out for you on the packaging means you won’t buy it? <3 I assume the OP was just thinking out loud questioning why it doesn't say it or factoring this into the possible future (or lack thereof) flashbacks in the standard elite series. I think the fact that he said: I only collect MOC Flashback's, so this is big downer for me.
and then made it a point to ask: Or is this just an error on the early prints?
It really makes it seem to me that he'll stop buying FB figure unless it specifically states FB on the box. And that boggles my mind. I'll still buy them, but it is easier to explain / display the collection when they all have the Flashback logo, I mean, they did it for 48 Series of Elite's or what not and now they just dropped it. I also don't like that they don't show the date / era of the attire on the new packaging.
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Post by chowmeinkane on Feb 15, 2018 11:39:37 GMT -5
Print old logo out slap it on the box
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