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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 15, 2015 18:26:42 GMT -5
Where do people get the idea that a DM figure is a DM figure because they have a larger budget for each figure? I may have missed that. Look at Razor, I bet making bluetista was more expensive than making Razor (deco hits, sunglasses, cap, vest). How can Mattel justify upping the price on select figures? Well, simply because most of us will pay 4-5 dollars more for a figures like Sting, Razor, Hogan and Flair. We all want them. And they all look great. If it's too expensive, then simply put, just don't buy it. Mattel won't hurt themselves because people like me will buy a couple and I'm sure many on this board will as well.
I'll put it the same way an art teacher of mine told me back in college "cheap art isn't good (Jakks), and good art isn't cheap (Mattel)"
That being said, bring on a Sting with a rubber coat, bat, WHC and a crow!!
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 12, 2015 18:28:21 GMT -5
This could be a situation where Bill was BS'ing, or a change in plans.
Bill has denied a ton of stuff in the past (ie Razor Ramon and then a few weeks later the big announcement at SDCC)
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 11, 2015 22:19:46 GMT -5
Build A Figure: Shane McMahon 2000 Triple H w/hHh Trunks, Sledgehammer & Game Over Shirt 2000 ABA Undertaker w/Trenchcoat, Bandana & Sunglasses Wrestlemania 16 Big Show w/Big Nasty Bastard Shirt (Reworded for Kids products) Backlash 2000 Rock w/WWF Championship, Just Bring It Shirt I'd buy this... I'd buy this, hard!
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 11, 2015 22:11:54 GMT -5
Build-A-Figure: Eric Bischoff (1. jean bottoms, 2. head, 3. arms, 4. torso w/ biker jacket) Slot 1: Kevin Nash includes cloth n.w.o. shirt Slot 2: Scott Hall includes molded "outsiders" vest Slot 3: Syxx includes sideless n.w.o/six ball shirt Slot 4: "wolfpac" Sting includes entrance coat
and a poll for fun!
your turn.... GO!
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 11, 2015 15:00:18 GMT -5
I really don't understand the fascination with E34 Hogan. People are saying it's better than DM Hogan. Seriously??? A hogan in black bell bottoms and two shirts. I tend to agree. The bell bottoms are horrible and inaccurate. I think Hogan has worn tennis shoes for every appearance since his return, but by the looks of these pictures, he is wearing boots. It's interesting how people will complain about certain aspects of a figure and then overlook the same faults in another. I'm not saying I'm above it, as I'm sure I have done the same thing. I'm sure we are guilty of it. Still and all, I can't get over the fact that I feel this is a wasted spot and a wasted opportunity to give us a Hulk Hogan we can all relate to. Sorry I just don't get why people would want that figure. But I guess they do...
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 11, 2015 14:18:32 GMT -5
I really don't understand the fascination with E34 Hogan. People are saying it's better than DM Hogan. Seriously??? A hogan in black bell bottoms and two shirts.
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 8, 2015 21:47:03 GMT -5
I do agree we haven't gotten the definitive Macho. Warrior's would have to the the most recent HOF release. VERY nostalgic! What would Macho's definitive figure be? He had so many looks! for me, the ultimate DM Macho Man figure would be from WrestleMania III. have him come with the headband,glasses, IC Belt, purple,blue,and silver robe ( andwe saw with Flair that Mattel can do the feathered look) ,and his classic pink tights. I think this needs to happen. ASAP.
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 8, 2015 21:46:31 GMT -5
What event or when did Warrior wear that neon green attire that was used for the back of the HOF card and also used in the World Champions basic??? Its very iconic, but when did he wear that? I'm sure he wore it multiple times but what event is it usually tied to?
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 8, 2015 18:27:54 GMT -5
Bill already confirmed that warrior is not scheduled for any d.m figures but may make the 2016 series if this year does well. But that may have been Bill just trying to confuse us in order to keep it secret.
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 8, 2015 18:17:49 GMT -5
Since everything else on that list that leaked today has been confirmed (E35, B50, B51, BP, etc). The last thing on that list that hasn't been discussed is...
DEFINING MOMENTS ULTIMATE WARRIOR FOR 4TH QUARTER 2015
Do you guys think theres any chance that the limited edition Warrior released a few weeks back could be this? And the 'limited release' is only that it was released early. And you could get it early for $2,000.00?
Please Note: mods, I used the same list that leaked today that confirmed everything else that's been confirmed today. If there are any issues with me posting this here, please feel free to move or delete.
What attire are you guys hoping for???
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 4, 2015 21:03:46 GMT -5
I'd definitely take an Evolution Batista, Orton, Triple H and Flair
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 4, 2015 21:02:56 GMT -5
updated OP to move E32 up to Jan and everything down.
I also added the 3 RSC exclusives.
The only things that I am missing are the TRU BAF... but I mean, c'mon, who knows when those things will be coming out in retail.
Also, I know that some things like Hogan came out in December, however the retail release is January. and So on..
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 1, 2015 22:10:22 GMT -5
I'll update this to include RSC exclusives
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 1, 2015 19:37:03 GMT -5
JANUARY 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 32 Big E - includes intercontinental championship Daniel Bryan - includes wyatt family jumpsuit Rey Mysterio - includes cruiserweight title & ring stand Cody Rhodes - includes entrance vest & sleeveless shirt Mark Henry - includes table, shaver & ring steps Sin Cara - includes entrance coat DEFINING MOMENTS COLLECTION Hulk Hogan - includes shirt, gold necklace, bandana & heavyweight championship belt ELITE COLLECTION HALL OF FAME SERIES Ultimate Warrior - includes winged eagle heavyweight championship Steve Austin - includes vest, shirt & necklace Sgt. Slaughter - includes whistle, hat & sunglasses Trish Stratus - includes women’s championship
FEBRUARY 2015 ELITE COLLECTION WRESTLEMANIA 31 SERIES Undertaker - includes coat & hat Kane - includes stretcher & fire extinguisher
MARCH 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 33 Roman Reigns - includes tag team championship & removable vest Seth Rollins - includes tag team championship & removable vest Cesaro - includes Andre the Giant Memorial Trophy Batista - includes sunglasses, cap & vest FLASHBACK Junkyard Dog - includes dog collar & metal chain FLASHBACK X-Pac - includes European Title & shirt ELITE COLLECTION RINGSIDE EXCLUSIVE Shawn Michaels - includes jacket & sunglasses
APRIL 2015 DEFINING MOMENTS COLLECTION Razor Ramon - includes classic Intercontinental championship belt, gold necklace & molded vest
MAY 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 34 John Cena - includes Rusev - includes Paige - includes Bad News Barrett - includes Hulk Hogan - includes FLASHBACK Doink the Clown - includes
JUNE 2015
JULY 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 35 Slot 1 - includes Slot 2 - includes Slot 3 - includes Slot 4 - includes Slot 5 - includes Slot 6 - includes DEFINING MOMENTS COLLECTION Sting - includes ELITE COLLECTION HALL OF FAME SERIES Slot 1 - includes Slot 2 - includes Slot 3 - includes Slot 4 - includes ELITE COLLECTION RINGSIDE EXCLUSIVE Slot 1 - includes
AUGUST 2015
SEPTEMBER 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 36 Slot 1 - includes Slot 2 - includes Slot 3 - includes Slot 4 - includes Slot 5 - includes Slot 6 - includes
OCTOBER 2015 DEFINING MOMENTS COLLECTION Slot 1 - includes
NOVEMBER 2015 ELITE COLLECTION SERIES 37 Slot 1 - includes Slot 2 - includes Slot 3 - includes Slot 4 - includes Slot 5 - includes Slot 6 - includes ELITE COLLECTION RINGSIDE EXCLUSIVE Slot 1 - includes
DECEMBER 2015
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Jan 1, 2015 17:17:43 GMT -5
I'd definitely want another Billy Gunn. Also they should make another Road Dogg but with a shirt similar to Luke Harper and Mankind. Something you can't remove and is a little more fitted.
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Dec 30, 2014 23:52:33 GMT -5
Then what exactly is the main Mattel board for?
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Dec 30, 2014 18:10:47 GMT -5
MattelDesignTeam said it would be a "2014 Hogan" so that means black jeans, sneakers, and t-shirt. again, waste of a spot.
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Dec 30, 2014 17:40:02 GMT -5
I can't help but feel like this is such a waste of an Elite spot if it's going to be an Elite version of the basic with a t-Shirt and black jeans.
Very rushed and uncreative on Mattels part IMHO
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Dec 30, 2014 14:50:57 GMT -5
Mr. Miekina and the rest of the Matte Design Team:
I'd like to use this thread to potentially (hopefully) demonstrate the level of interest that your fan base has for an improved Mr. Perfect.
I think we all understand that the number of Flashback spots can be somewhat limited in terms of the regular Elite Collection line. We can understand and appreciate that.
However, with the new Target Hall of Fame exclusive line, you certainly have the opportunity to release improved legends and hall of famers like Mr. Perfect. If you needed a potential "sell" for whoever approves the lines and releases, this figure can even be released as an nWo Curt Hennig (could increase the purchase potential from kids and a more broad audience with other figures like Sting coming out in 2015 and Hollywood Hogan in 2016; people like to collect sets, groups, factions, etc).
Hopefully, everyone on the board will agree that this definitely needs to happen.
If it does, we simply ask that the heigh issue is fixed as well as the body shape issue (needs to be a little thicker).
WFIGS, please vote!
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Post by William Bartholomew Miekina on Dec 28, 2014 21:51:38 GMT -5
I was able to do it but the Punk calves don't work And keeping the original Perfect calves are still too long. I need to find the perfect set so he's around the same height as Warrior.
Does anyone have a formula?
Ps. I really really hope Mattel fixes Mr. Perfect/Curt Hennig through the new Target HOF line. Wider body and fix the height issue.
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