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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 26, 2024 23:01:32 GMT -5
Thinking back to the gaps we had had for decades in the Hasbro line up until the date that the Retro line was first announced, Mattel has so far given us: -Purple gloves Undertaker (two of them actually, one without a hat) -The Attitude Era guys (including DX and the nWo - depending on if you felt this timeline needed representation, which I did) -A better Ric Flair -Debut Goldust (slightly out of the Hasbro timeline but very close) -Green trunks Macho (inspired by the Hasbro prototype) -DIESEL(!!) (the really really big one on most people's list) -Piper in ring gear -Hart Foundation Anvil -R&B Greg Valentine -USA Lex Luger -Orange card Doink -Tugboat (who was intended for the first Hasbro series) -Jerry Lawler(!!) (second only to Diesel on my personal missing Hasbros list) -Vader (like Goldust slightly out of the Hasbro timeline but very close) And other gaps we've had addressed: -An announcer (Gene Mean) -Managers (Jimmy Hart and Paul Bearer) -Women (Wendi and Chyna coming over the next month or so) -A referee (Ali) I think the remaining gaps are probably something like a better/short-haired Rick Rude, long-tights Macho King and heel attire Jake Roberts as the big single figures now (as well as more announcers, managers and women in general of course). Some others I'm not remembering now maybe, but the list has been addressed tremendously. Steve and the team have done very well for us Would you stay true to Hasbro Jake and want heel Retro Roberts to remain as a puncher mold? I liked that they kept Billy Gunn in that form.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 26, 2024 22:47:57 GMT -5
I couldn't bring myself to buying the Chella Haku. While kids starve in the world, dropping $80 on that thing becomes a morality issue, lol. Who’s charging $80 for it? That’s criminal Oh yeah. The sellers are living the "Serious offers only, I know what I got" meme with that, lol.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 26, 2024 22:43:31 GMT -5
I couldn't bring myself to buying the Chella Haku. While kids starve in the world, dropping $80 on that thing becomes a morality issue, lol. And this is where making customs still has a legitimate place! I’ve got a Haku in my customs backlog….can’t decide between 2 different ideas 🤔😂 All we need is $105 and a week to wait for the mail. I'll sit on my front porch in a rocking chair holding my Dremel tool like a shotgun when the delivery man shoves a Chella Haku and Hasbro Samu into my mailbox 😂 By the way, I did manage time to make a Paul Heyman Retro custom. I'll try and put a pic up here for you soon 👍👍
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 25, 2024 17:43:05 GMT -5
I would love a Barb and Haku down the line, but nothing signed as of yet That’s a real shame….I still can’t get over how Chella managed to **** up Haku and Luna, who are two of the central character of need for me. I couldn't bring myself to buying the Chella Haku. While kids starve in the world, dropping $80 on that thing becomes a morality issue, lol.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Dec 23, 2023 16:17:22 GMT -5
Thanks. I was just making sure there wasn't any issue with the transaction or the shipping & handling. I might do that. The POP set is one that I've been eager to see in-hand since last summer. I appreciate your response. 👍 I’ve missed you man; hope you’re keeping well! Thanks, brother. It's good to be back. I've been working as a travel OT. I've been to 27 states in 3 years. Like Lou Albano said about the things that matter...the money and the miles. You been good?
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Dec 23, 2023 15:16:03 GMT -5
I'm in the USA. I ordered the Powers of Pain along with the British Bulldogs. Does anyone know if POP ships alone? Or will they ship later with the Bulldogs? I went through the Figure Collections website. They’ll will both be sent together when Bulldogs are in. Not sure if you can message FC and see if you can cover postage for an earlier delivery Thanks. I was just making sure there wasn't any issue with the transaction or the shipping & handling. I might do that. The POP set is one that I've been eager to see in-hand since last summer. I appreciate your response. 👍
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Dec 23, 2023 12:19:38 GMT -5
I'm in the USA. I ordered the Powers of Pain along with the British Bulldogs. Does anyone know if POP ships alone? Or will they ship later with the Bulldogs? I went through the Figure Collections website.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Nov 22, 2020 10:49:33 GMT -5
Hi gang. Just a quick update. Im in a transitional period right now. My wife asked for a divorce and I haven't been home. Staying with my grandmother for now. My paints, 3D printer and figures are all with her, probably until Sunday. If any of you guys pray, please ask God for healing. It's a tough time, but I'll be back on my horse. Ive had my laptop with me, so ive still been 3D modeling. 2020, baby. I’m really sorry to hear this, brother. I’ll keep you in my prayers. I know we don’t know each other very well, but, please reach if you ever want to just chat. I can listen. 😊 I absolutely will. I'm trying to force myself back into my hobbies. Trying to clear my head of that, and the garbage going on in the world right now. I'll keep you guys in prayer as well, and thank you for doing the same for me. This place has been a positive outlet and it will continue to be. God bless..
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Nov 13, 2020 7:44:38 GMT -5
Hi gang. Just a quick update. Im in a transitional period right now. My wife asked for a divorce and I haven't been home. Staying with my grandmother for now. My paints, 3D printer and figures are all with her, probably until Sunday. If any of you guys pray, please ask God for healing. It's a tough time, but I'll be back on my horse. Ive had my laptop with me, so ive still been 3D modeling. 2020, baby. I’m so sorry to hear this mate. I do pray, and I’ll be praying for you man. Thanks, Hulk. The Lord is my strength, and what better time is there to stand and be strong than today? As soon as I get all of my things here and organized, its game on. I miss it, and didnt really realize there therapeutic aspect it has on me. Godspeed, brother.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Nov 11, 2020 15:30:49 GMT -5
Hi gang. Just a quick update. Im in a transitional period right now. My wife asked for a divorce and I haven't been home. Staying with my grandmother for now. My paints, 3D printer and figures are all with her, probably until Sunday. If any of you guys pray, please ask God for healing. It's a tough time, but I'll be back on my horse. Ive had my laptop with me, so ive still been 3D modeling. 2020, baby.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Nov 6, 2020 16:00:28 GMT -5
Not digging '89 Warrior head for '96 Warrior. Yea, I'm hoping since this is an early proto, they will change it. If not, I may attempt to change it myself, possibly to the blonde-ish USA Warrior hair. Ultimate Maniacs Warrior would be pretty decent. The hair style is still off, but still beats the one they used.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Nov 6, 2020 13:54:49 GMT -5
Not digging '89 Warrior head for '96 Warrior.
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Sivi Afi
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 19, 2020 6:35:26 GMT -5
So I'm watching some WWF Wrestling Challenge from April 1987. I remember Sivi, but vaguely. Was he basically the Corporal Kirschner to Snuka'a Sgt Slaughter? Did he have any direction or push? Just curious. These are things you think about at 6am while brushing teeth. Thanks..
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 19, 2020 6:13:51 GMT -5
Haku!
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 18, 2020 7:40:32 GMT -5
The Doctor of Style Slick, WWF hasbro retro custom figure. Wow! What did you use for the Slick body?
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 3, 2020 10:33:31 GMT -5
It sure is. The guy that sold me this custom once owned the actual proto head. He 3D scanned it before selling it to Zack Ryder. I knew that if I was going to get an exact scan scaled down I'd have to pick this up. T’is a thing of beauty. Good purchase. I am the jelly. LoL No need to be, brother. I havent been doing much in the way of hand making customs, but I've been soaking in as much as I could with 3D modeling. I was "had" by Creality in China. I paid $900 for a scanner back on August 18th, and they've made every excuse as to why it hasnt been shipped. I'm now dealing with the middle man, PayPal to cancel the order and recoup my money. So that slowed me down. Once I pick up a different scanner, I'll get to work. I'll scan that Hulk head and let you know when I do.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 2, 2020 19:37:42 GMT -5
That’s the 12” Hogan head shrunk down, right? That whole custom is a thing of beauty. It’s difficult to find a Hogan without a shirt. Man, I’ll have to search eBay for one of my own. It sure is. The guy that sold me this custom once owned the actual proto head. He 3D scanned it before selling it to Zack Ryder. I knew that if I was going to get an exact scan scaled down I'd have to pick this up.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Oct 2, 2020 6:54:46 GMT -5
Props to customboss2016 on Ebay on a fine job making this Hulk Hogan. I really wanted a scan of this unreleased Hulk head. I used to not care for for that head scan, but after awhile it grows on you.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 28, 2020 7:09:15 GMT -5
As far as customs go, I'll be stopping by Menards to pick up 3/8"x1/2" steel dowels. I bought 2 Dusty Rhodes last month for $20 each, but each has a missing R arm. I'm using beat up Ax R arms and will use the dowels in the shoulder to allow movement.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 27, 2020 9:12:48 GMT -5
Duke "The Dumpster" Droese Trying to detail hair now. It's very tedious. I'm getting the general sculpting down, though.
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