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Post by 666erickana on Jun 9, 2018 21:15:07 GMT -5
I feel some rumble in the mattel's tower...
Everything is push back, no new pics, no directions, a lot of problem of quality with their figs now.
They seemed to follow the same bad path of jakks, sadly
Wendi richter and alundra blayze figs are in limbo
The same for the nxt line.
They just release the same guys over and over again, bad distribution.
Pushing the release of Elias and giant machine (with wrong boots).
Ron simmons is not release yet
No big announcements like they used to do.
I hope im wrong
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Post by Professor Sparlin on Jun 9, 2018 21:18:11 GMT -5
I don't mine it being pushed back so far that they appear at Wal-Mart already on clearance!
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Post by rKoNomad316 on Jun 9, 2018 21:55:10 GMT -5
Bad distribution is what I hate about figures in general, then you add store exclusives to that mix & it’s even worse. I hate store exclusives.
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Post by Thought Collector on Jun 9, 2018 22:02:27 GMT -5
I just want Alundra Blayze from this set I also just want that belt Check the waste baskets at the stores, the Alundra figures may have tossed some in there.  |
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Post by MKSavage on Jun 9, 2018 22:33:43 GMT -5
Do you know what he will come with? IC Belt and Robe? No idea, just said "white attire"...there's also a new Jim Duggan listed. Many thought it was King Duggan cause the guy used a pic of King Duggan but he confirmed that he only used the pic because of the facial expression as the new Duggan figure will have a new scan. King Duggan would be cool. They already have the crown and robe so they wouldn't need to make a new mold. |
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Post by rybuck on Jun 10, 2018 4:36:41 GMT -5
i would assume at this point that it will be around the august reset that all major big box retailers do.
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Post by erikg on Jun 10, 2018 5:52:30 GMT -5
i would assume at this point that it will be around the august reset that all major big box retailers do. That's what I thought too. Unfortunately that means wave 3 won't be until January 2019 or even later. |
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jun 10, 2018 9:00:44 GMT -5
Was hoping for better news! It was rumored series 3 was supposed to be released in the Fall but I definitely don’t see that happening. Need that Harley Race! It’s weird that we can see 100% finished product in the package and it still takes stores 6 months to get them.
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Post by rybuck on Jun 10, 2018 9:07:31 GMT -5
Was hoping for better news! It was rumored series 3 was supposed to be released in the Fall but I definitely don’t see that happening. Need that Harley Race! It’s weird that we can see 100% finished product in the package and it still takes stores 6 months to get them. slim chance, but a chance all the same. |
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Post by ellisd on Jun 10, 2018 9:18:15 GMT -5
At the earliest I would expect them in August. That’s when the next toy resets are at Walmart. But with others reporting that Bill said they were pushed back, there’s no telling when.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Jun 10, 2018 9:35:46 GMT -5
My guess has always been August for these to come out. That's how the TNF figures were distributed. I want the entire set if only for the Heartbreak Hotel setpieces.
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Post by disorder on Jun 10, 2018 10:36:10 GMT -5
Things always get put on hold or pushed back and we never even know.
Scheduling with retailers probably gets in the way.
Most stores seem to not want any exclusive or awaited to come before resets, which makes sense. It gives them time to clear shelves of old figures and mark down ones that haven’t moved.
No need for everyone to get all paranoid and comparing it to the downfall of the jakks line.
The people we here these release dates from probably aren’t in the full know of it all and just have a round about time they may come out
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Post by disorder on Jun 10, 2018 10:38:08 GMT -5
I feel some rumble in the mattel's tower... Everything is push back, no new pics, no directions, a lot of problem of quality with their figs now. They seemed to follow the same bad path of jakks, sadly Wendi richter and alundra blayze figs are in limbo The same for the nxt line. They just release the same guys over and over again, bad distribution. Pushing the release of Elias and giant machine (with wrong boots). Ron simmons is not release yet No big announcements like they used to do. I hope im wrong You are |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jun 10, 2018 11:18:54 GMT -5
We’re pics shown of these??
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Post by stc13 on Jun 10, 2018 11:23:34 GMT -5
We’re pics shown of these?? The second series was shown at a couple different shows, series 3 was shown at Axcess. If you look on Ringside's facebook you should be able to find pics pretty easily. Only 3 figures from the 3rd wave were shown. |
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Post by legendsguy on Jun 10, 2018 11:29:52 GMT -5
ive lost my passion for it. and I think some people have worn thin. and have lost interest . After they seem to do well winning awards in 2017 , it seems to be the opposite this year.
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Post by stc13 on Jun 10, 2018 11:31:08 GMT -5
Things always get put on hold or pushed back and we never even know. Scheduling with retailers probably gets in the way. Most stores seem to not want any exclusive or awaited to come before resets, which makes sense. It gives them time to clear shelves of old figures and mark down ones that haven’t moved. No need for everyone to get all paranoid and comparing it to the downfall of the jakks line. The people we here these release dates from probably aren’t in the full know of it all and just have a round about time they may come out People seem to think that Mattel is some mom and pop operation where Bill knows everything from soup to nuts. There are entire departments for distribution, sales, shipping, etc. Even though the lines are designed and finalized, there are 1000 places something can get delayed or go sideways. I think Bill has been pretty consistent that he will do everything in his power to get figures released in some way. But Mattel is sort of at the mercy of the retailers with these exclusives - if they delay an order or don't place an order for a designed set (the BAF Mean Gene set that eventually became TNF basics, or the women's champs 3 pack) it seems like there isn't really anything Mattel can do except wait or release the figures in another line. But considering how fast Flashback 1 sold out and was never restocked, it's frustrating to have this long of a gap. |
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Post by Chicago on Jun 10, 2018 11:31:44 GMT -5
We’re pics shown of these?? The second series was shown at a couple different shows, series 3 was shown at Axcess. If you look on Ringside's facebook you should be able to find pics pretty easily. Only 3 figures from the 3rd wave were shown. Here are the official proto images for Walmart's Flashback Series 2 Elites: Shawn MichaelsRazor RamonDoink The ClownAlundra Blayze |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jun 10, 2018 11:31:51 GMT -5
I just want that Shawn and maybe doink!!!
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Post by popyduggan on Jun 10, 2018 11:43:26 GMT -5
ive lost my passion for it. and I think some people have worn thin. and have lost interest . After they seem to do well winning awards in 2017 , it seems to be the opposite this year. Yeah, I'm slippin' too. Not enough good news these days, most of it's not their fault, but seeing so many stalled releases, cancellations, reshufflings, and then all the pinheads that buy stolen stuff have the new stuff and they're showing it off(cancelled Enzos, Bret/HBK, Fan Central 2 packs, etc.) and it's discouraging. I have way too many figures to just suddenly dump though, so I can't quit, but I'm not too excited for the short term. |
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