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Post by The Indy Darling on Jul 26, 2018 13:50:43 GMT -5
Hey guys! New here  Thanks for the add!!! I was just looking the comic con protos and I noticed a lot of figures showing interchangeable hands and heads a lot like you see in Star Wars Black series etc. I am wondering, what does everyone think about this? I am kind of curious as to how this will effect the playability of the figures... Also, is this feature something that will be specific to a particular line? Thoughts? Thanks everyone!! |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 26, 2018 13:55:41 GMT -5
All men in the regular elite series will have interchangeable hands. Looks like heads will be random. I don’t play so I’m all for the extra hands to give more options for display. Looking forward to horsemen hands, index finger pointing hands for Macho Man, too sweet for nWo, etc.
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Jul 26, 2018 14:24:28 GMT -5
Do we have to heat up the arms still to take the hands off, or are these hands gonna come out much easier??
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Post by cableV on Jul 26, 2018 14:26:44 GMT -5
I'd like to see changeable arms for figures that wear entrance coats or jackets. If you have a set of molded jacket/coat arms you could actually pose them. the extra hands that come with Finn are pointless because you can't raise his arms in the jacket.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 26, 2018 14:27:01 GMT -5
Do we have to heat up the arms still to take the hands off, or are these hands gonna come out much easier?? The pegs look a lot thinner making it easy to slide in and out of the wrist holes. The heads pop off and on real easy. |
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Post by rkfastmo on Jul 26, 2018 14:33:04 GMT -5
It is a pretty good move to consolidate figures to suit the various segments of collectors. Those who actually play with their figures will continue to have generic poses like the closed fist and the open hand grip. Those who display their figs now have the opportunity to obtain hand positions to perfect their poses.
My concerns with this change is how figures will now be displayed in their boxes. Having disembodied heads and hands in the bubble packing will hurt my desire for MOC figs, an example being the recent SS V1 Matt Hardy. Also, will these extra parts require more noticeable "Choking Hazard" warnings? I know MOC packaging in other countries is usually ruined from those stickers.
Of course, this also adds to our trepidation of people purchasing figures and returning them without proper accessories. Or even worse, those who tear open figures in store and steal accessories.
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Post by marino13 on Jul 26, 2018 14:40:39 GMT -5
I think it's pretty gawd dang fantastic. Different expressions and different hands will making posing a lot more fun. For years, I've been nagging, harassing, begging Mattel to give us more individual hand molds. So this is the best of both worlds.
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Post by wrestlingfan1000 on Jul 26, 2018 14:48:22 GMT -5
I think they are great! Lots of different display options, adds more personality to the figures, and overall it's something really great to have. Now that elites have this maybe when Chris Jericho gets another modern figure he can finally have a hand to hold the list. I'd like to see changeable arms for figures that wear entrance coats or jackets. If you have a set of molded jacket/coat arms you could actually pose them. the extra hands that come with Finn are pointless because you can't raise his arms in the jacket. Those hands might be good for Tye Dillenger. |
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Post by bababooey on Jul 26, 2018 15:43:11 GMT -5
The interchangeable hands are cool when they make sense, but some of them did kinda seem a little unneeded. Like the figures that come with a set of fists and a set of grip hands. Neither one is really special so we don’t really need both.
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Post by A-Rob on Jul 26, 2018 15:48:34 GMT -5
It's a good idea. I hope they sell well.
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Post by dynamitekido on Jul 26, 2018 15:56:25 GMT -5
As someone who does an IG account that does some posing and whatnot, I really REALLY like it. Has a ton of potential for coolness IMO. Glad Mattel is finally going this route with their WWE figures.
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Post by Rattlehead on Jul 26, 2018 16:00:40 GMT -5
I dreamed of this day ever since I 1st heard about figuarts. So glad Bill is stepping the Elite line with extra parts and cloth shirts. \m/
Thank you MDT
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Jul 26, 2018 16:47:50 GMT -5
I have the Summerslam Matt Hardy and the new hands work great. They have much better pegs that are thinner and easy to remove but tight enough to stay in place. It’s a great improvement, although they mean the older forearm pieces won’t be compatible
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Post by Bandalero on Jul 26, 2018 23:53:08 GMT -5
Do we have to heat up the arms still to take the hands off, or are these hands gonna come out much easier??  |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 27, 2018 9:08:15 GMT -5
I think they are great! Lots of different display options, adds more personality to the figures, and overall it's something really great to have. Now that elites have this maybe when Chris Jericho gets another modern figure he can finally have a hand to hold the list. I'd like to see changeable arms for figures that wear entrance coats or jackets. If you have a set of molded jacket/coat arms you could actually pose them. the extra hands that come with Finn are pointless because you can't raise his arms in the jacket. Those hands might be good for Tye Dillenger. I was thinking DDP but not sure if it’s possible to bring the two hands together to make the diamond cutter |
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 27, 2018 9:17:04 GMT -5
All men in the regular elite series will have interchangeable hands. Looks like heads will be random. I don’t play so I’m all for the extra hands to give more options for display. Looking forward to horsemen hands, index finger pointing hands for Macho Man, too sweet for nWo, etc. You don't play? |
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Post by wrestlingfan1000 on Jul 27, 2018 9:22:54 GMT -5
I think they are great! Lots of different display options, adds more personality to the figures, and overall it's something really great to have. Now that elites have this maybe when Chris Jericho gets another modern figure he can finally have a hand to hold the list. Those hands might be good for Tye Dillenger. I was thinking DDP but not sure if it’s possible to bring the two hands together to make the diamond cutter Didn't even think about DDP now that's a great idea. Maybe with some modifications to the arms you can be able to do the diamond cutter pose like a lower arm swap with his basic, because I think the arms are longer than the ones he has on his elites. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2018 10:26:46 GMT -5
The Nia Jax with swappable heads looked amazing
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 27, 2018 16:57:40 GMT -5
The Nia Jax with swappable heads looked amazing I'm definitely picking that up. |
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 27, 2018 16:59:26 GMT -5
I was thinking DDP but not sure if it’s possible to bring the two hands together to make the diamond cutter Didn't even think about DDP now that's a great idea. Maybe with some modifications to the arms you can be able to do the diamond cutter pose like a lower arm swap with his basic, because I think the arms are longer than the ones he has on his elites. Same with AJ. In order to overlap his "P1" gloves. |
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