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Post by stc13 on Apr 28, 2022 17:50:25 GMT -5
WWE's Q1 earnings come out next week. That will probably be far more telling as far as the WWE line is concerned. But the overall trend will probably continue - they've bumped prices up citing various factors, but those bumps were far and away more than the actual increased costs.
It'll be great for Hasbro and Mattel in the short term. I just wonder if/when they'll price themselves out with collectors. I think Hasbro is already trending that way with some of their ML pricing.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 26, 2022 20:47:49 GMT -5
Two Stings headed my way. If I get a chase, great. If not, one goes with my Brawler collection and the other probably goes on my desk at work. The nostalgia vibes are strong with this one.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 26, 2022 20:45:38 GMT -5
I really hoped that it would have legs, even as an online-only line. Like you said, the combo of getting some cool UFC figures and parts swapping/customs was super enticing.
Maybe we see another wave eventually, but I doubt it. None of the big retailers bit on the line, and I assume specialty retailers like RSC alone aren't enough to sustain a line. It's a bummer, but at the same time we're lucky the AEW line took off the way it did and got major retail support. Otherwise it could be in a similar spot.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 26, 2022 20:40:51 GMT -5
Still haven't seen one, but I'm happy with the first Sting release.
I do love that this thread keeps going - not sure if that says more about the popularity of Sting or how badly we could use some new AEW/Jazwares news.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 26, 2022 20:37:08 GMT -5
The original guy who created the first thread, disappeared from WFigs, because he was tired of the thread being highjacked by Speculation and Arguing over figures I took over, and started a new one and that one got out of hand, highjacked by speculation and Arguing, so i created another one, same thing, locked over arguing. someone even created a thread for speculation and fantasy, but idiots would rather keep hijackings this one, who cares if there isn't News every day or week, we can bump that thread when there is, so when there is news, people will click on it for the right reasons. but every day its being bumped because we dream about what figures might get made Just start a German lineup leak thread. Thatβs who the original guy was right? He just shared leaks. There have been a lot of different news/leaks threads over the years. I wouldn't even call the German website leaks - it's sell sheet information that comes directly from Mattel. That's why it's almost always spot on. There also used to be info posted from placeholder lineups in the major retailers' inventory systems. Those seem to be either gone or more difficult to find these days. And there were some Instagram accounts that would post factory samples or information from the factory. Again those sources either dried up or the people who get those have stopped sharing info. And the last one that comes to mind for me, and maybe the biggest bummer, were the board members that would attend events like Axxess and have long conversations with Bill and the Mattel team and post here. It seemed like there was always a ton of cool/interesting/amusing tidbits that would come out of casual conversation, and more candid than the formal Q&As. The notes board members would post sometimes were more extensive and informative than the RSC Q&A videos. I say any news is good news. But there really isn't that much to discuss outside of the odd scrap of news once or twice a month. While things can swing too far into politics or OT discussion, I'd rather have an active thread than something 3 pages down that hopefully gets bumped when there's new info.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 24, 2022 18:35:33 GMT -5
Could use a little display inspiration for my CS figures, if anyone has photos of their setup to share. All my wrestling shelves are just pretty standard rows, but that feels so much more bland for the Joes.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 24, 2022 15:12:42 GMT -5
I met Jeff Jarrett last month, and one of the things I asked him was when we were getting a Mattel figure. He said he really wanted one, but unfortunately he does not currently have a legends deal. So don't plan on anything in the works from Mattel. Such a shame because he has so many looks that could be made, from classic Double J, short hair WCW, and his modern look from the Royal Rumble. There has to be something else to it. I mean, there were figures of wrestlers that I highly doubt were under a legends deal (Shamrock, D'lo and most recently Billy Gunn while he was under an AEW contract). I was expecting a Double J figure after he returned to the WWE for a HOF induction, some Raw matches and worked on the creative team. Whatever is going on, a Double J figure is long overdue. They all have/had legends deals. There was a point where WWE had signed a lot of talent to Legends deals, which cost WWE next to nothing. Legends deals revolve around merch, video games, etc - it's not an actual talent contract, so it doesn't limit what they can do in terms of actual employment in wrestling. So Gunn and Jake Roberts are free to work in AEW, but the Legends contract means Mattel can still make figures of them as long as they're under contract.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 23, 2022 7:08:11 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that the AFA βitβs up to amazonβ is 100% true. Mattel has to have some sort of communication with them over exclusives Iβm sure. And I donβt believe his arms are tied in getting answers either. Yeah, WWE pre-orders are consistently a hot mess, regardless of retailer. Meanwhile other companies have their links live with military precision at the same stores. There's a certain point where the "it's out of our hands" explanation doesn't hold a ton of water. But regardless of reason, the situation isn't changing.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 23, 2022 7:03:28 GMT -5
She has a pretty hardcore fanbase. I think we've seen this with her previous figures - but ultimately the supply outpaces that early demand.
Add in the fact that this gimmick was short lived and she's been MIA and I don't think this figure is going to be a nightmare at retail.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 20, 2022 14:15:55 GMT -5
Did anyone see the WM shippers in SWPA? I only check Walmart occasionally, but haven't seen any. Wasn't sure if they came and went, or never hit at all.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 20, 2022 14:14:13 GMT -5
From the sounds of it, Steve was making it out like it might not continue after Goldberg. Given how bad Amazon has handled these things, I think that would be wise. It wouldn't surprise me one bit. Retailers in general seem to have short attention spans. The Best of Attitude Era line only lasted for 4 figures at Amazon. And lines like HOC, Flashbacks, various two and three packs, Entrance Greats revival, and other sub lines didn't last much longer. In some ways it's just a part of the game. But I can't think of a similar situation where there's a product with clear demand that is white hot, and the retailer just totally flubs it. Unfortunately it doesn't seem like Walmart is willing to touch the $30 price point, so not sure what other options could be out there.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 20, 2022 13:38:07 GMT -5
How the times have changed. I love the line, but it's still sort of wild to see a keychain listed at $13 and Brawlers posted consistently in the $20-30 range. There was a time when Brawlers of top names sat and sat and sat at $10-13.
Ryan certainly stumbled into a cash cow. But this is probably my favorite line to collect right now. You legitimately never know who is going to be the next figure to be released.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 22:42:33 GMT -5
Well, this set couldn't have been much easier.
Even though I didn't plan on buying either version, I found and bought both Edges in store. Nabbed a Road Dogg while there as well, and found one Mean Mark in store and ordered 2 online on Monday that already arrived for some Skyscrapers customs.
Chyna doesn't seem like an upgrade over her existing figures, so she's probably still a pass.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 22:39:53 GMT -5
Oh man. This thread could go on for days.
WCW Jericho Marlena late 90s Goldust ECW Dudleys 2000-01 Angle Angle with wig blue Ken Shamrock white tights Christian Natural Dustin Rhodes any non-Demolition Crush LOD 2000 Corporation Shane McMahon (assuming he was under a talent contract and is no longer available) Texas Tornado that can be had at a reasonable price Hollywood Blondes Pillman One Man Gang Blake & Murphy (somehow the one NXT team that didn't get a battle pack) additional Surfer Stings New Day in pink/baby blue or lime green attires wrestling gear Virgin, NWO Vincent ECW RVD before the year 2022
I'm sure I'm missing plenty of others. There's a lesson here, kids. Keep track of your expiring contracts.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 22:28:20 GMT -5
What is the obsession with having a thread strictly for news? Whenever there is official news, separate threads are always created (SDCC, WM weekend, Ringside fest, monthly reveals, Ringside/retailer preorders/lineup announcements, etc.). Besides that and info here and there in the Q&A thread, there really isn't official "news" that warrants a separate topic devoted strictly to that. Not sure why the thread can't be about "news," rumors (leaked lineups from other retailers/websites) are just that until announced, and speculation based on previous known information or new information (such as new Legends deal that sometimes are announced on wrestling news sites). Historically "leaked" lineup threads would get deleted, particularly when they had their own thread that would draw attention to them. Back when Bill would still visit/post here, he'd get *really* upset of any info about future figures that came out, even if it came from completely legitimate retailers that would post sell sheets or pre-orders. I think one of the last times he was around, he lost it because photos of one of the Best of the Attitude Era figures were posted here (The Rock?) before the figure was officially shown. The photos were put up on Amazon's site, who were the retailer selling the line. So megathreads like this were often a little less prone to randomly disappearing out of the blue. I don't mind the idle chit chat, but I also like having an easy to find thread where we're regularly getting lineup info, case breakdowns, etc.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 15:42:57 GMT -5
I'm all for minimizing plastics, but this doesn't seem like the best solution. I'd imagine that there are solutions - even a minimal window - that are better than the full on box design. This is an open invitation for swaps and other issues.
There's also some irony in touting your zero plastic design when selling a product that is quite literally a hunk of plastic.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 15:36:46 GMT -5
when did they announce a new Virgil? They didn't.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 7:45:18 GMT -5
I think it's pretty hard to say there have been multiple eras for a company that is only a few years old. There has been a definite shift, and the additions of Punk, Bryan, etc definitely moved AEW into a different tier. But with all history, it's much easier to define things looking back than in real time. I just don't think we're in a position right now to make that call one way or the other until things play out.
That said, there's nothing wrong with dividing up your collection as you see fit. And I think pre/post Punk or All Out are as good a place as any. I'm getting to the point where my AEW shelf is filling up, so I'm starting to have similar thoughts about breaking up the collection across two shelves.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 7:38:41 GMT -5
I've been bought in since the initial parking lot press conference. Once Jericho showed up, I figured this was something that would have some legs. He was still in a point in his career that he had cache that he wouldn't attach himself to something without there being some meat on the bones.
The actual product hooked me. It was pretty clear early on that this was what I wanted out of pro wrestling. I got back into watching around 2015. but couldn't stomach WWE, NJPW just didn't click for me, and Impact seemed a little too campy for what I wanted. Aside from the ongoing issues around the women's division, AEW has really been right on the mark for what I want to see out of pro wrestling.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 19, 2022 7:24:36 GMT -5
I wish Virgil had gotten the Fred Ottman treatment and got 2-3 figures in short succession. He's most likely no longer available at this point - his last figure was in 2018 and he was in 2k14 for his last video game appearance. It's always possible he signed a new deal, but I don't think he'd be a priority for WWE.
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