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Post by MWFD on Sept 4, 2013 7:05:37 GMT -5
I just saw this post since I was out for Labor Day weekend with my family. The moderators deleted my original post because too many idiots on here were accusing me of stealing these figures. The story is true I work across the street from Mattel HQ, I walked into there store after work and saw these figures about to be stocked on the shelfs. I immediately knew what they were and new they weren't released yet. I bought them all except for 1 that a security guy wanted. I showed the receipt to RSC and the MODS, so I wouldn't get accused of stealing. I also found out on Friday that Mattel did check there employee store system and saw that the figures were in fact sold there. I know somebody that works at Mattel and at RSC and no I'm not going to mention there name, we actually saw each other at a wrestling show this past weekend and spoke about this. Yes it's true Mattel is pissed off that it got released. But they both agreed everyone else would have done the same thing. Also I can't post the original receipt so the whole world can see, the manager of Mattel asked me not to do that since last week you guys have called the store asking about this figure all day. People say why not post how much the figure cost? Because that will just give people another reason to get more PISSED off at the fact that I have these and I'm selling these. Yes I'm selling them on eBay, and I also sold some outside of eBay. It's simple economics SUPPLY AND DEMAND. I'm the only one who has it and the demand is high. It's the reason why we pay so much for gas and oil. At the end I regret posting the pictures on here, I posted it because I'm a collector too, yes I collect and buy to feed my collection Call me a scalper if you want that is fine, many of us on the classified section do the same thing. I was going to post loose pictures of the figure to show the details of it, but I've decided not too. I do want to thank those members that believed me and defended me against those that didnt believe me. Soon Mattel will announce the giveaway and soon everyone will own this figure. Thank You! Hey man, I say don't worry about it. People just hate cause you got a bunch of them and want to make the most of it. I guess you'd have a ton of friends on here if you offered to give them away, but that's not the way it works. I'm jealous that I wasn't in your shoes, but I'd be doing the same thing. More power to you, brother.
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Post by MWFD on Aug 29, 2013 14:59:04 GMT -5
LOD is cool, but I voted Hart Foundation. Don't know why exactly, but I just want them more.
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Post by MWFD on Aug 29, 2013 10:30:25 GMT -5
Can anyone post Demolition wearing the Classic tag belts that came with Tully & Arn? If possible, could they were the vests and belts at the same time? Thanks!
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Post by MWFD on Aug 28, 2013 12:44:16 GMT -5
hi @sgguy i'm from Singapore as well. Welcome to the forums. Are u the guy selling ur wwe figs on ebay n at CSC? I may have bought some figs from you. Last time I have posted my collection and fixup thead but haven't been updated since i haven't completed much customs lately. forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/265695/singapore-apoc-updates#page=1I'd like to get to know more collectors from sg as apart from the sellers on ebay n CSC i'm the only one i know of. LoL. Hi! yeah i sold you a Vader from ebay. I don't sell on ebay anymore though. Nice to see a fellow Singaporean on the board. Welcome to WFigs! On another question, where do you get your figures? Hi there! I bought most of my loose figures & accessories from Ebay and RSC. Hasn't buy from retail since I got Paypal awesome fix ups man, love Diesel's head, hair color and elbow pads. Michael's shoulder sleeve had to take a while to paint too. Thanks. That Diesel is my most expensive fix up >.< If only Mattel uses the same head scan for both figs... My Shawn Michaels sleeve was kinda "accident" I painted it all black, not happy with the result and started rubbing it off, realized the effect was good when the rough surface turned back silver. who's elbow pad did you use for Diesel and did you adjust the skin tone too? Maybe it's just the head with the hair painted, but it really makes the whole figure look different.
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Post by MWFD on Aug 28, 2013 10:14:03 GMT -5
awesome fix ups man, love Diesel's head, hair color and elbow pads. Michael's shoulder sleeve had to take a while to paint too.
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Post by MWFD on Aug 27, 2013 10:22:30 GMT -5
Mattel knee pads and elbow pads. They are so restrictive. I usually just take them off. stingersplash, got any smaller sized ones you want to get rid of? I need a few for some of my 80s/90s figures
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Post by MWFD on Aug 12, 2013 16:16:34 GMT -5
I would like Royal Rumble 90 attire.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 23, 2013 7:12:27 GMT -5
Any pics available of an old school stage setup? Is that scratch WWE logo removable? I'm all about classic/golden age WWF figures & accessories/sets but the scratch logo would kill that. Also, how would you get logos from older eras that fit this stage? Are they stickers? Lots of questions I know but am interested in customizing to make early 90s WWF style. Mine is my own custom fed/logos that I had a member here make for me (he can chime in and claim them if he likes but dont want to use his name and he get bombarded with requests)... As for the scratch logo stand that sits in the middle of the stage, I just removed mine but if you could find some old Jakks BCA stands, might be able to put one of those over the scratch logo Looks good Nivro. Would be sweet to get the old block lettered WWF logo though I'm sure that'd be tough. For now, I think I'm skipping the entrance stage and ring as I plan to display my figures on shelves.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 18, 2013 23:39:22 GMT -5
So I want E23 Undertaker and E23 Savage, but Savage is on back-order til mid September; Take is still pre-order available in mid August. If I order them together, I save about $8 on shipping but won't get Taker til Savage is in (I think that's how it works at RSC). If I order them separately, I'll get Taker in a few weeks but will cost me about $8 more. What should I do?
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Post by MWFD on Jul 18, 2013 23:34:05 GMT -5
Its a great stage...its even more fun to customize it to make it "your own" or use older logos (like the attitude Era or golden era) to make it an updated old school stage Any pics available of an old school stage setup? Is that scratch WWE logo removable? I'm all about classic/golden age WWF figures & accessories/sets but the scratch logo would kill that. Also, how would you get logos from older eras that fit this stage? Are they stickers? Lots of questions I know but am interested in customizing to make early 90s WWF style.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 13, 2013 16:47:08 GMT -5
Hmmm... I almost wish they'd make Dibiase with a plastic molded jacket.... He's one of my favorites - and I passed on that figure because of the "baggy" look that the cloth outfit has.... After seeing your pictures - I agree with my initial decision.... but I think they'd make a sharp looking one with a plastic molded outfit... Great pics, great collection! I want that Big Bossman - never saw it at retail and it's one of my big wants! I agree with you about DiBiase and the plastic molded suit would be a sweet figure. I understand why they made it cloth and removable and you are right it is a bit "bulky". As a collector of legends from late 80s through 90s though, I had to purchase the only Million Dollar Man figure regardless of what it looked like.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 12, 2013 13:50:49 GMT -5
Nice, I had a change to grab Ryback and Jinder 2-Pack today with a damaged card but passed. Elite Ryback is very nice.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 12, 2013 13:49:34 GMT -5
I just upgraded my ticket to allow for 4 autographs, so now I will get both the hat and figure signed, but am looking for suggestions for other things I should have signed or other figures? Anyone know of a good site or place to get high quality, high definition photos from late 80s wrestling through the mid/late 90s?
Mods, sorry if this post is in the wrong section, please move if this is not in the appropriate area, but since it pertains to Mattel figures I posted here originally. Thanks!
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Post by MWFD on Jul 12, 2013 13:47:05 GMT -5
A very nice collection. When you say the second Bret is a place holder does that mean you have another coming ? Or is it held for someone else? Just a placeholder for that particular photo until I get another figure.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 12, 2013 12:26:28 GMT -5
I think you guys are right, I am likely going to open most of the ones I have in the box once I move and have my display area setup. I am going to an autograph signing and meeting Shawn Michaels and will have him autograph the Elite 19 figure so that will obviously stay in the box.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 12, 2013 8:25:00 GMT -5
Shawn vs Perfect SummerSlam 93. The leader of the Kliq vs. The Godfather of the Kliq. They even hyped this as the battle to determine the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time and suggested it would be the greatest match of all time. The finish alone made that impossible (countout victory?) and we never got a televised rematch. Very disappointing as two of my favorites.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 11, 2013 14:20:17 GMT -5
Great point, I would absolutely buy it for Perfect alone and I don't collect anything but Legends/Flashbacks.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 11, 2013 13:46:15 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I don't collect anything modeled after 97 - Mankind is the exception so far and I might have another eventually if my collection gets big enough.
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Post by MWFD on Jul 11, 2013 8:51:32 GMT -5
UPDATE 8/8/2020: Several additions over the last several months including Greg Valentine, Chyna, Iron Sheik, Christian and some new customs like New Foundation, Dino Bravo, Owen Hart (1995/1996). UPDATE 2/19/2020: Added Don Muraco, Jim Neidhart circa 97. UPDATE 11/8/2019: Newest additions since my last update include: Ludvig Borga, Virgil, Million Dollar Man, Vince McMahon, and The Rock. I do plan to clean up/update this thread with some updated close-up photos but for now enjoy this updated summary photo below. Also, scroll down to see the evolution of my collection over the years... Also for those that have asked, I do not do customs. Most of the customs you see were commissioned pieces done for me by some of the greatest customizers in the game. I have done some fix-ups, part swaps, and minor paint additions but any major custom was likely commissioned work done by some of the greats like Axe Hennig. UPDATE 5/19/2019: It’s been a while since my last post so there’s been several additions since then. Most notable include: George Steele, Ricky Steamboat, King Mabel, Red Rooster, Powers Of Pain, Ahmed Johnson, and some select figures of the Attitude Era! I’ve wrestled with the idea of extending my collection from beyond WrestleMania XIV for a while now. I was able to get a larger shelf to hold more figures and so I decided to pull the trigger. I tried to keep it to some of the bigger names through ‘99 but it’s a work-in-progress. Some of the Attitude Era additions are: New Age Outlaws, Mr. McMahon, The Rock, Mark Henry, D Lo Brown, Big Boss Man, The Godfather, Edge, Chris Jericho, and Kurt Angle. UPDATE 10/1/2018: Most recent additions include the KING OF HARTS Owen Hart, 1989/'90 Honky Tonk Man, Dude Love, and some older additions include Koko B. Ware (with Frankie), King Mabel, and Alundra Blayze. Credit for Owen goes to rockajabroni on IG. Definitely running out of room now. The number of figures that I have that I cannot display could warrant a second display piece somewhere. Just to name some of the figures I've chosen to remove from my display due to size and character duplication: Savage WMIII, Hogan WMIII, Bobby Heenan WMIII, Legends Rockers, Mr. Perfect 1990 (orange), Warrior WMVI/1990 summer promos/SummerSlam 92, Ric Flair WMVIII, Bret Hart WMX, Shawn Michaels WMXII, IYH: Badd Blood, IYH: DeGeneration X, NOD The Rock, Terry Funk, and Ted DiBiase. Ideally, I'd like to have just 1 figure of each character so that there's not a lot of duplication in my collection, but some of these superstars have such unique, iconic looks that it's all but impossible to pick just one. Since my separate thread containing hi-res images of my collection was locked, I guess if I want to continue to provide HD quality images of my collection (like many have asked), I have to further clutter this thread. So here goes, click the images for higher resolution photos of my collection over various periods of time: ORIGINAL: It's been several years since I began collecting WWE Mattels and joined the site (in 2012). I figured I would post some pictures of my collection and how it's grown over that time. Here is a photo of my original collection when I first began: Below is a photo of my collection when I first joined the site: Here is my collection as of July 2013, without the MOC figures displayed: And here are the MOC figures that I had as of 7/2013: This display was as of 7/2014: Since that time, I decided to open most of my boxed/carded figures and display loose. I just think that my collection as a whole looks better when they are all loose as opposed to some loose/some carded. As nice as the MOC figures looked in their packaging, it began to take up too much space. This was my display as of 9/2014:
The photos below were taken after I decided to utilize deluxe display stands. This better displays more of my figures while also staying efficient with spacing. From 1/2015:
Updated 5/2015: Updated 8/2015:
Updated 9/2015: Updated 10/2015: Updated 2/2016: Notable additions include 1-2-3 Kid, Macho King, Ted DiBiase, Irwin R. Schyster, Jimmy Hart, Ravishing Rick Rude, Brain Busters, Hillbilly Jim Updated 2/23/2016: Added single custom shelf that now displays my entire loose collection on one shelf instead of previously when I had to split collection up into two shelves. Additional notable additions include Faarooq, The Rock Rocky Maivia from NOD. Updated 3/24/2016: Updated 3/28/2016: Updated 5/12/2016: Notable additions include The Nasty Boys, Heenan Family, Shawn Michaels and Hunter Hearst Helmsley of the WWE Network Spotlight series. I am in the market for a Paul Bearer figure. Beyond that, I am waiting to add Elite 43 Hart Foundation and Sid Justice but those are future releases several months off. I'm really hoping to get a Tugboat and Koko B. Ware by end of Summer but that may not be realistic. Updated 6/2/2016: Added 6/6/2016: Added 8/4/2016: Added 9/30/2016: Added 1/4/2017: Added 1/17/2017: Added 4/10/2017: Added 8/31/2017: Added 12/24/2017: Added 2/19/2018: Added 4/12/2018: Added 5/27/2018: Added 8/27/2018: Added 10/1/2018: Added 5/19/2019: Added 11/8/2019: Added 2/19/2020Added 8/8/2020I hope you've enjoyed the pics and thank you for all of the compliments!
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Post by MWFD on Jul 10, 2013 9:53:52 GMT -5
Your points are well taken. To be honest and at the risk of sounding like a short-sighted fool, I didn't think of this as a scalper tactic, but I see now that it is. My vision of scalping was buying only to sell at a ridiculously high prices, but I should have put more thought into it. I think I'll stick to purchasing just the ones I'll keep for myself. I remember being a kid an feeling like I was in Heaven when I'd run to the action figure aisle at Kiddie City or Toys R Us and see pegs and pegs of WWF figures. Wouldn't want to be even partly responsible for taking that away from younger wrestling fans. Thanks for the comments, guys! The Godfather has converted to the Good Father. haha I'd prefer to think of it as Savage reuniting with Liz.
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