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Post by mcfclee on Aug 1, 2020 16:55:10 GMT -5
I’d take 97-98 Taker any day of the week. How’s that for debate 😅 The Undertaker was a more complete performer in the mid to late 2000's. He was a far better promo, he was consistently putting on all time classic matches, from 2006 to 2010 he was the complete package more than any other time in his career. He was constantly adding new aspects to his character and in-ring game. The Undertaker was about 30 pounds lighter than he was in the late 90's and it showed, he was faster and stronger at the same time. He really reached his athletic prime in his early 40's. Even though he's admitted he always slowed himself down, you could tell that '98 Taker wouldn't keep up with '07 Taker cardio-wise. You have some points. Now let me counter, 96-98 has Taker’s best feuds (Mankind, Kane, Austin and HBK), best music with that sweet electric guitar riff. Best look with way more experimenting with his outfits. Some of his best and most memorable matches such as Bad Blood, Kotr 98, inferno match etc. 06-10 Taker was a real career resurgence, but 96-98 helped save the WWF and made him a legend.
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Post by mcfclee on Aug 1, 2020 8:11:02 GMT -5
That was such a good q and a. I am not one of the guys who normally complains about the “nothing to announce answers” as I blame everyone who keeps asking, but I really thought they handled it well this year and without spoiling much gave me stuff to be excited about.
Bravo to all involved on this round of q and a. I really wish people on here weren’t so nit picky and stubborn and people like Bill felt welcome and actually wanted to interact. Let’s try and not do the same to Steve please.
Lastly this years reveals were superb. Of course I want more legends and new names, but I honestly think they have done their best to meet all collectors wants. For me I’ve come out of this con wanting Bulldog, Austin, Mae, Beefcake, Dibiase, ring carts and so much more.
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Post by mcfclee on Aug 1, 2020 7:20:27 GMT -5
I want three attires in particular. Armageddon '05, No Way Out '06, and WrestleMania 23. I honestly think Taker looks weird in pants, tights suited him better. The three attires offer three unique looks. The Undertaker had a rare full beard at Armageddon '05, his natural hair and goatee color at No Way Out '06, and the darkest of dark black hair at Mania 23. '06-'10 Taker is best Taker NO DEBATE! A '98 Taker would be dope too. I’d take 97-98 Taker any day of the week. How’s that for debate 😅
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Post by mcfclee on Aug 1, 2020 7:18:45 GMT -5
While I hope you get them and I do love LOD I hated the LOD 2000 look and gimmick. Animal wearing shorts killed It for me. It made them look less cool with him in shorts. There are some attire looks I could never get behind. Such as... Animal wearing shorts. Warrior wearing the singlet. Macho going from trunks to the cowboys hats and tights. Jericho switching from tights to shorts. I never got use to any of those changes. Throw in a few for me. Kane taking off his mask, Big Show in the no legs onsie, Flair in a t shirt, Kidman switching to basic wrestling tights and Bubba in shorts.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 30, 2020 16:22:05 GMT -5
I’m in the same boat and have strongly considered a 2nd. It’s just a tad pricey for me to get 2 to Australia. Leaning towards 70’s if I only get 1, but tough call.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 29, 2020 17:52:49 GMT -5
The rate may be slowing but there’s still lots of names I want. Some harder to get than others but I feel like Mattel will make a genuine attempt to keep chipping away at these. Sure they made a few mistakes and missed opportunities, but they’ve nailed way more great figures so I try not to be a baby about missing some. Anyway my list of wants that keep me interested.
Sable Mero Val Al snow Grandmaster sexay Fuji Steiners Mountie/quebecers Smoking Gunns Barbarian Haku Power and glory Debra Double J Buff Bagwell Sabu Tazz Raven Mike Awesome Jesse Ventura Genius Sandman Dreamer Dynamite kid Holly cousins Mideon
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 27, 2020 18:00:06 GMT -5
I shouldn’t, but I laughed at this.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 26, 2020 17:11:24 GMT -5
I doubt it and a lot of people have held onto these figures for up to a decade and shoudl see a decent return on their investment for keeping it so long lol Assume you’re joking but if not, anyone buying wrestling figures as an investment gets no simpi from me.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 25, 2020 20:03:43 GMT -5
There’s nobody I have to buy every single version of, because over time Mattel tends to duplicate some looks, but I would say the following guys I’ll buy every new look in my time period. Up until around wm25 is my cut off.
Undertaker Kane Hbk HHH Austin Rock Macho Warrior Hogan
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 25, 2020 3:39:05 GMT -5
Your correct. I have the Jakks Mae Young and Moolah so might pickup Mae Young. I’m on the fence with Mae. I don’t really want her without Moolah and don’t wanna mix and match Jakks and Mattel. Thought about pairing her with Sexual Chocolate but wish she was in regular clothes and came with a slimy hand. I’ve got Jakks Moolah and Mae in my early days shelf. The female jakks figures mix perfectly with Mattel. Will get this Mae but possibly put it next to Sexyal chocolate and leave the other two alone.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 25, 2020 0:04:55 GMT -5
Probably Hogan. Never loved the guy, but so many eras needs him in. I’ve got 4 storm, 3 Mattel and a custom I made. Still feel a few shy of having the major looks too.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 21:51:36 GMT -5
Rocky Johnson ordered. Man these exclusives going on rsc is making my life a lot easier.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 20:37:56 GMT -5
Nice one bro I wanted to go Bret too but went for warrior.... a lot people I talk to say Brock Lesnar tho. I only considered ones I Owen, so the 3 I mentioned and HBK, but arguments could be made for nearly all of them. Own *
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 20:37:35 GMT -5
I went Bret but I could have easily picked HHH or Warrior too. Nice one bro I wanted to go Bret too but went for warrior.... a lot people I talk to say Brock Lesnar tho. I only considered ones I Owen, so the 3 I mentioned and HBK, but arguments could be made for nearly all of them.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 20:35:35 GMT -5
I went Bret but I could have easily picked HHH or Warrior too.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 5:24:43 GMT -5
I want a Team extreme Hardy boys set. Other than that I’m good.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 24, 2020 5:21:56 GMT -5
Harley Race
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 23, 2020 5:03:51 GMT -5
DDP with US Title please. Bang. Good shout another US title release would be good. I’ll need a few eventually haha.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 23, 2020 0:33:33 GMT -5
Would love a white suit or corporation Ted. Vader doesn’t have too many more looks but if it’s different to the first 2 I’d grab it. Would love a heel tatanka. I think everyone would like a jeans DDP. Hogan id love mega Powers or Rip. Undertaker id kill for wm14 but I think that should be an ultimate. Maybe judgement day return? Brutus has lots of looks but I’m not desperate for a 3rd. May get it depending on how it looks.
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Post by mcfclee on Jul 19, 2020 16:55:27 GMT -5
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