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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 27, 2015 15:19:14 GMT -5
For those interested, a 1:6 hulk hogan is coming from storm collectables (think hot toys) link in the other figures forum - just didn't want anyone to miss out on the news in case they were interested (like I am)
I'd definitely be interested in more info. Hot Toys is unbelievable!!
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 27, 2015 14:44:20 GMT -5
Barry Windham - I'm lovin' it
If Bill shows just one more figure from the list below, then I'm calling off work.
Jimmy Snuka Sid Justice Jim Neidhart Bobby Heenan Big John Studd Brutus Beefcake Greg Valentine Rick Steiner Scott Steiner Irwin R. Schyster Surfer Sting Jimmy Hart Typhoon Brian Knobbs Jerry Sags Davey Boy Smith (BB) Dynamite Kid (BB) Tito Santana The British Bulldog (with braids)
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 27, 2015 14:05:15 GMT -5
Holy Cow!! Barry Windham!!
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 26, 2015 18:52:55 GMT -5
When might we know who will be in the next Hall of Fame series and when might we know who the next Defining Moments character will be? (which we understand to NOT be the Ultimate Warrior)
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 26, 2015 18:29:45 GMT -5
Bill, what would you say is the top three requested Flashback figures that Mattel is currently unable to produce for one reason or another?
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 20, 2015 19:06:36 GMT -5
Hello. I am honored to announce that I have just been added as an attendee and special guest of the SuperToyCon in Las Vegas The Weekend of Friday February 27 - Sunday March 1. I will be attending the Friday and Saturday dates. I just found out about this this week, but I am thrilled to be going and representing the Mattel WWE design team at the event. The link to the event if you are in the area and want to attend is just below: supertoycon.com/appearancesThere are a lot of other toy designers that are going to be there to meet and greet the fans of the products they have designed, along with other special guests including the Nature Boy Ric Flair. This is the first time I have done this show, but I do plan on showing some new product there that we have not shown anywhere else yet, inlcuding at the New York Toy Fair, so if you are free please come by and see. Hope to see you there if you are able to attend! Bill
Bill,
Thanks for being a member of this forum. You guys have put out some terrific flashback figures over the past few years. I don't even watch wresting anymore, but your figures keep the memories alive when I watched back in the day. I look forward to all the upcoming figures.
P.S. Please keep a barefoot Jimmy Snuka in mind
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 18, 2015 17:38:53 GMT -5
I seriously cannot choose just one.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 18, 2015 17:30:00 GMT -5
80s and 90s hogans Still some work to do but getting close !
I love that 80's Hogan. Did you punch up the face a little with paint on the hair only or other features? Looks very well done. I'd love to have one like it!
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 14, 2015 13:23:46 GMT -5
When is the next event we might see some new prototypes? SDCC
ugh - wake me up in five months please
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 14, 2015 13:20:06 GMT -5
When is the next event we might see some new prototypes?
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 13, 2015 8:49:11 GMT -5
1.) Barefoot Snuka 2.) Sid Justice 3.) Jim Neidhart 4.) Barry Windham
Like this would ever happen...
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 11, 2015 15:59:24 GMT -5
Looking for some good advice. I'd like to shorten the T-Shirt Roddy Piper on the left just a little bit. He needs the upper legs of the EG Piper on the right to make him shorter. What is the best way to swap them without risking any damage or eye sores to the end result? Since I only display my figures, he doesn't have to swivel at the waste in the end.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 11, 2015 15:53:12 GMT -5
Don't have a Brodus, but what are you making? Bundy in a molded singlet? I think Brodus is darker than them though. Yup now that I figured out a way to remove paint from hard plastic without damaging the plastic, I was hoping to remove the tats and then have Bundy in a singlet.
Interesting idea... I'm not at all happy with the released version of Bundy. Please post progress pictures here.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 10, 2015 12:02:51 GMT -5
Just when I think Mattel puts out a great figure, someone like yourself comes along and raises the bar. Very nicely done!
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 9, 2015 21:35:42 GMT -5
I think I'm going to do a lower leg swap between the T-Shirt RP and EG RP to make T-Shirt RP a bit shorter. That will make up for half the height differential. The T-Shirt RP also has a longer upper leg, but I don't think I want to tinker with that. I'm thinking lower leg swap only will get him in the right range.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 9, 2015 21:11:04 GMT -5
Ok here's an apples to apples compare...
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 9, 2015 20:45:12 GMT -5
I did a head swap on the new T-Shirt series RP. Only thing I don't like is he's a little taller than the Entrance Greats RP. To fix that, I think it would need a torso swap, but I've never swapped torso's around. Does that require a breakage in the peg that holds the torso to the crotch piece?
Also, which one do you guys prefer?
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 9, 2015 8:21:09 GMT -5
The problem I had with the EG Undertaker tie is that it would not hang flat on his chest. I resorted to using one of those transparent bands that come packaged with the figure.
With the new WM31 Undertaker, the edges of the tie can be held down by the very stiff coat he wears. It's perfect!
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 8, 2015 11:17:37 GMT -5
Anyone out there swapped heads between the Wal-Mart Piper and EG Piper? I'm waiting to get my hands on the Wal-Mart Piper to do just that.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 2, 2015 1:14:58 GMT -5
Comparing the EG Undertaker to the WM31 one, I swapped some things around this weekend and have decided to leave the WM31 Undertaker as is. The EG is not a bad figure, but all in all, I think I prefer the WM31 look overall. Love him standing next to Paul Bearer. I only wish Mattel would release backdrops for sets like the Funeral Parlor, Piper's Pit, etc.
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