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Post by One Punch Reigns on Apr 1, 2023 14:44:06 GMT -5
Recent purchases:
CC Terry Funk (Didn't need Hogan from the set and someone offered Funker for $45 shipped) E96 Hogan (Mostly for parts, wanted that bandanna and War Bonnet)
Preorders from Axxess:
Gooker/Taker from Amazon DM Foley Legends Brother Love
If Legends UE Bret's coming out I'll hunt that one down too.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Apr 1, 2023 12:04:19 GMT -5
I don't hate this singlet top, like I said in another thread. It was okay with Taker but I ended up putting the top on my UE Jeff Hardy.
I'm curious about the longevity of the material if someone constantly pulls it down
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Apr 1, 2023 12:00:35 GMT -5
Hot damn we got a new Angle. Great attire choice too, they threw in the crying sculpt too from that match!
Lashley's alright, Bianca's well overdue for a UE.
Not upset about the rubber singlet top, if that's indeed what's being made. Didn't hate it on Taker, probably won't on Perfect
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 30, 2023 13:18:17 GMT -5
Welp, add Mankind and RR 97 HBK to the list, both winners
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 30, 2023 13:11:13 GMT -5
So far nabbed the Amazon Gooker/Taker set and Brother Love
Welcome to our Super Bowl, our second Christmas. HAppy Wrestlemania weekend fellas
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 30, 2023 12:55:43 GMT -5
I'm all over this, and I'm thinking of letting go of my DoD Taker for this one.
Gooker was a shock too, I guess they finally got the rights thing ironed out since didn't they need the performer's rights to make him? Hector Guerrero IIRC.
Having the different gloves for Taker is a smart move, either go for the Kane the Undertaker look or the 91-92 look, genius
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 16:49:16 GMT -5
If this gets backed if someone wants to sell me the stage I'm listening.
No real need for any of the figs except maybe Steiner
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 16:46:02 GMT -5
If this gets backed if someone wants to sell me the stage I'm listening.
No real need for any of the figs except maybe Steiner
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 14:19:05 GMT -5
Eddie Guerrero (Legends 6) - Honestly his most iconic attire, would be stunning with the modern tech Mattel has up to and including adding the gold to his boots and a proper Undisputed title with VAC plating (Like E55 Taker) No since that figure has been re released in ultimate line Post was written before the UE was revealed, disregard
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 14:17:12 GMT -5
I can't believe y'all are hating on this. Blows my mind. Premium sets like this are all I could ever want as an adult wrestling figure collector. Like, dream stuff. Insane to me that anyone could see this and crap on it. Only ppl hating on it are the ones who can’t afford it. Didn't we see people say that with the failed Engine of Vengeance HasLab? And we're in a pretty crap period economically, woof, rough take. Not entirely fair either, I love the stage and I want it, not $400 want it tho
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 13:37:05 GMT -5
Looking at that figure selection again, barring Steiner, not the most impressive lineup. Rey's similar to E100 (Good fig, but the E100 is more visually striking), we've gotten DDP in that look twice in the line so far and the aftermarket price isn't that insane on it, and I can't think of anyone clamoring for another red and yellow Hogan or Warrior
Looks like the stage and Steiner are what I want most here, the rest I can do without, but it feels super weird to have zero NWO rep when they're the ones who added fuel to WCW's fire in the Monday Night War, which they're banking on in the promotion so far.
You wanna know what would have been a better early bird than debut Hogan? Scott Hall from his first appearance on Nitro. Such an iconic look I wouldn't expect to be made in the main line, it would've been a perfect inclusion, especially if we're driving that Monday Night War theme home in the marketing.
That said, I understand likeness rights and having done other figures from the era already in Ultimate form, but could you imagine a redone Hollywood Hogan? Sting would have been a BEAUTIFUL inclusion and I'd fork over the funds right there.
I still say DDP in jeans would have been better over this look we've seen already in Elite form.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 27, 2023 11:41:21 GMT -5
Here's my initial thoughts after getting the email:
WCW Nitro stage is definitely one of my biggest wants and I'm sure it's a big deal for other collectors too. This stage looks incredible, almost exactly like the display we saw at SDCC last year. the lights all look authentic, they left no stone unturned here.
Looking at the figures, honestly the one standout of the lot is Steiner, considering we haven't seen him at all in the line whereas we've seen the others in one form or another.
Rey's a decent pick for a pack-in figure, in true Nitro fashion the Cruiserweights are opening the show here. Looks like they're using the E100 head to start, which is one of the best Mysterio heads we've gotten. Not someone I associate with Nitro especially but I suppose it makes sense to make him the pack-in with the massive scale of this playset.
Hogan looks like an improvement over the Fan Takeover piece, since many were using him as a WCW debut version, and the sheer amount of things he's slated to come with, and that staying power of the Hogan name seems like it'll work in the same way Macho Man saved the New Gen campaign.
DDP's a little meh. More Ultimates the better sure, but I would've done the highly requested jeans look instead of the same attire we've seen twice as an Elite and can easily be made a UE.
Warrior as the top tier is a little meh too, but not breaking my heart if we don't get him unlocked considering we got a WCW Warrior as the first Ultimate.
Now something I would've included as either a tier or add-on are alternate set parts for the NWO Takeover episode of Nitro, maybe the commentary desk to complete the arena feel since the New Gen set felt all-inclusive to the 90s WWF experience.
Overall I'll likely back this, but having seen a few fanmade Nitro stages even recently I don't feel as inclined to trip over myself backing this one. $400 is a little steep but I'll keep my eyes watching this one progress
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 19, 2023 13:22:28 GMT -5
I have a good printer that works with waterslide decals. I usually do this for 1/6 scale eyes. I also have a plotting machine that could do the cut outs. If people are interested I could try to make a small run of these when the figure is released. Depending on size and color (white prints are expensive) these shouldn’t be too expensive. As they would be easy to send in an envelope s/h shouldn’t be too expensive either. If anybody would be willing to post the graphics needed, I could look into this. I'm thinking of making an Unforgiven 06 Edge, I might take you up on this should you decide to. If not, Curb Stomp's got me covered I'm sure
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 18, 2023 7:51:11 GMT -5
I didn't think it was either TBH, and I only noticed it on the RA Edge, didn't occur to me for E94 since the UE has been my return Edge and he has the logos intact.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 17, 2023 18:25:02 GMT -5
Decals are amazing. I've been it for awhile & definitely got better with practice. If a decal can fix it, I'm in. Hell, I did my own UE Zeus with paint & decals, similar to the SummerSlam Elite, when the UE first came out. After seeing the pics of the Elite, I like my custom better than Mattel's official attempt. 😅 I used decals a couple of times like making an early NAO Billy Gunn to go with the Legends Road Dogg . Bit of a learning curve but once you get the hang of it, it'll cure any inaccuracies brought on by corporate head butting. I fully intend on getting a set of decals for the RA Edge
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 17, 2023 11:12:25 GMT -5
Honestly as much as this is a kick in the pants, nothing a little decal work can't solve. Sucks for MOC collectors, but I'm willing to dip my toes in the decal world
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 17, 2023 11:10:41 GMT -5
Three I can think of are the RSC from WM 19, Best of Attitude from his WWE debut, and the DM, all three different scans too.
I have them all but I use BoAE for a WCW stand in
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 16, 2023 19:53:15 GMT -5
Picked up UE 15 Warrior tonight at Target. Really nice piece in hand, all the paint work and colors just pop! Also my first time playing with the drop down hips for a UE. They're okay, I can give or take them personally, but more articulation's always a plus The colours are awesome. I notice a different detail every time I look at it. I’m 50/50 on the head, but it’s far from being the worst Warrior head. Head's fine by me, at least the stock one. The one without face paint though looks like a bootleg Kerry Von Erich face but I never plan on using it. Next on the list is definitely Razor
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 16, 2023 18:36:03 GMT -5
Need to check mine soon, Benjamin's my biggest priority with NWO Nash
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Mar 16, 2023 16:53:43 GMT -5
ONS 06 or we riot
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