KiwiKiller
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Post by KiwiKiller on Apr 16, 2024 18:14:21 GMT -5
Hey all I noticed Mattel having at least one legend in their Main Event waves moving forward. I am wondering if you all actually collect these or if you just focus on the Legends Line. I ask because they don't seem to sell well and if Legends fans don't care to collect these in the Basic waves then why not focus the extra character on current talent?
I am curious to hear all your input as I don't collect Legends figures so I don't know.
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darkprophet
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 16, 2024 18:20:03 GMT -5
I don’t buy Basics/Main Event Figs. Golden Era legends only: Coliseum Collection, Legends, and used to buy the occasional Elite before the packaging change.
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Post by Nivro™ on Apr 16, 2024 18:25:28 GMT -5
Depends on the Legend. I've got basic Sting, a few basic Hogans (molded on shirts) and some that we dont/didn't have Elites of (singles Booker T, jeans DDP)..
But a basic HTM, Michaels/Bulldog pack etc...easy pass
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Post by Grenouille on Apr 16, 2024 18:41:36 GMT -5
I hadn't purchased a Basic in forever until the recent changes. I don't think I'll get a ton of them, but I'm open to them more now on case by case basis.
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Post by Chip on Apr 16, 2024 19:20:16 GMT -5
I quit basics years ago, there's enough elites now to satisfy every figure need I have.
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Apr 16, 2024 19:24:24 GMT -5
Yes, if it's an look that's not available in Elite form. I just got the chase HTM and referee Mr T for example.
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Post by JokerFC on Apr 16, 2024 19:31:30 GMT -5
Yup. I got workout gear Hogan & Ref Mr T & I will get Dibiase and Bret. If its a legend/attire I want or if I can use parts from it to improve another figure? I'm there.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Apr 16, 2024 20:11:27 GMT -5
I'm not so sure about the "these don't sell as well" notion considering that the new Roddy basic sold out immediately without so much as a render image. AND he was priced over 2x retail.
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Apr 16, 2024 20:22:56 GMT -5
Nope
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Post by stc13 on Apr 16, 2024 20:25:35 GMT -5
If it's a figure I like, sure. Anchor talent is just that, and with WWE's marketing machine kids today are still exposed to names like Hogan or Warrior.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Apr 16, 2024 20:40:31 GMT -5
In recent years I’ve only bought workout Hogan.
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KiwiKiller
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Post by KiwiKiller on Apr 16, 2024 20:50:36 GMT -5
I'm not so sure about the "these don't sell as well" notion considering that the new Roddy basic sold out immediately without so much as a render image. AND he was priced over 2x retail. I meant Legends figures in general. They are constantly warming the pegs at Target and Walmarts in my area. |
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Post by PJ on Apr 16, 2024 21:31:43 GMT -5
It depends on who it is there’s certain wrestlers I don’t pass on
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Post by Terry "Hulk" Hogan on Apr 16, 2024 22:14:29 GMT -5
No. I mainly buy figures to get signed, and carded figures don't excite me. I did buy the recent Terry "Hulk" Hogan basic figures (to open) because I happened to see them, but I usually don't even pay attention to what basics are coming out.
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Post by mcfclee on Apr 17, 2024 1:32:47 GMT -5
Probably like 1 in 50of mine are. The ones I remember.
Shane McMahon from wm15
Green suit Ted Dibiase
Suited ric flair
Sid justice
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Post by shanieomaniac on Apr 17, 2024 1:46:16 GMT -5
Probably like 1 in 50of mine are. The ones I remember. Shane McMahon from wm15 Green suit Ted Dibiase Suited ric flair Sid justice that suited Ric was one of the best basics they ever made. |
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Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on Apr 17, 2024 2:42:49 GMT -5
I have a couple basics
-WM2 Harts
-Billy Gunn
-all the ultimate warriors (except a few I converted to elite)
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Post by Flair Forever on Apr 17, 2024 4:05:11 GMT -5
Sure I'll buy basics, just depends who they are and how it looks! There have been some really nice Basics! Since I'm mostly just displaying them or doing photography with them, the poseability doesn't really matter. I'll buy every figure I can get of the following wrestlers: Ric Flair Hulk Hogan Sting Macho Man Randy Savage Beyond those, it's a case-by-case basis.  |
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Post by PJ on Apr 17, 2024 4:15:04 GMT -5
The basic Mr Wonderful is one of the best figures Mattel released.  And there were so many great Warrior and Sting Basics. |
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Post by breal59 on Apr 17, 2024 6:31:41 GMT -5
Im thinking about getting that Survivor Series 1988 Warrior and the Wrestlemania V Basics chase Warrior. The body mold isn't bulky enough though and the face scan lacks energy but im sure neither will get released as Elites.
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