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Post by guster on Nov 29, 2021 14:14:32 GMT -5
Congrats to ZTS and Danhausen for being the #1 selling figure thus far. Great figure that deserves all the accolades it's received. And to think of all the people in this thread who were like, "Who?" Looks like these people are wrong...again. Proof or it didn't happen Nah....I'm not your errand boy. Search for your own proof.
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Post by guster on Nov 29, 2021 10:48:32 GMT -5
Congrats to ZTS and Danhausen for being the #1 selling figure thus far. Great figure that deserves all the accolades it's received. And to think of all the people in this thread who were like, "Who?" Looks like these people are wrong...again.
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Post by guster on Nov 28, 2021 10:36:25 GMT -5
Well that’s unfortunate. Seems Chella has jumped the shark. I’ve been told you’re not allowed to use the word “perfection” when describing your own product. Guess nobody will be buying these either. /s
Very interested in these. Character selection is key for me. I’m already all in on all the different retros from all eras. I’m not sure I can’t make room for BCAs outside the 96-00 timeframe. But we shall see.
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Post by guster on Nov 24, 2021 16:17:18 GMT -5
Boy howdy, if you're in the market for a Drew, Bray or Braun, this is the sale for you.
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Post by guster on Nov 23, 2021 17:31:41 GMT -5
I'll be ordering at least 2 Danhausen. 1 MOC to get signed eventually and 1 loose to put right next to all my Hasbros.
It's too bad some of you lack the imagination to what the Hasbro line would have really been like if WWF wasn't in the crapper financially and didn't just do a bunch of repaints in the later years. These are literally coming from the same dude who designed all the figures you love. You don't think he would have done more with the line if they had the budget in the later years? He was told to use so and so's body and make a new head for so many of the later figures. But look at Giant Gonzalez and Skinner. These new figures live in that same world, and just because ZTS doesn't mimic an actual Hasbro pose doesn't mean these don't live in that world. Also, it's 2022. Arguing these need to crappier by adding ugly metal pins and scribbled tattoos to fit in with Hasbros is just stupid. The world evolves and so did these.
P.S. All of the people in this thread who've made it very clear time and time again you aren't purchasing these, and you know who you are, I've blocked you. You guys contribute nothing of value to this thread and are essentially trolls at this point. You can respond. But just know, I'll never ever read your messages again so maybe don't bother wasting your time. Toodles.
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Post by guster on Nov 22, 2021 16:56:16 GMT -5
I’m not PC enough to understand the controversy about the chase attire. Can someone please explain it to me? Imperial Japanese flag. Reigned in Japan during WWII and treated the Japanese and surrounding areas like Nazi's treated the Jews during the Holocaust. This problem to my knowledge was first brought up by LesnarTime on Instagram, who is from South Korea. If you understand Asian culture, the rising sun flag is quite offensive to people throughout a lot of Asian cultures-- Most notably, in South Korea. To some, it resembles something very close to the Nazi flag here in the US. I'm not for canceling the figure but this was his perspective. Also certain regions and cultures of China where Mattel's figures are made. There's potential that people working in the factories' making these figures families were directly effected by the Imperial Japan reign. The ignorance being displayed on social media over this I've seen so far just really shows the lack of empathy the world has these days.
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Post by guster on Nov 20, 2021 17:12:41 GMT -5
so, despite Series 1 being nowhere near in hands, he's already taking pre-orders for Series 2.... outstanding business model there Zombie!! didn't he say he wasn't taking orders for follow-up lines until Series 1 were actually in the hands of buyers?? He fast-tracked one figure to pre-order to be able to get Danhausen royalties quicker after suffering a broken tibia and fibia and occurring a ton of medical bills. Nice snark though. This thread is quickly devolving into a thread of a bunch of people yapping their gums incessantly about a product they never intend to buy. Getting sad at this point.
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Post by guster on Nov 17, 2021 19:34:50 GMT -5
I think all the animosity on this thread and past deleted threads come from the fact that we know we aren’t going to have them in February. lol. Remind me, you ever get those feathers back from the Model?
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Post by guster on Nov 17, 2021 18:36:57 GMT -5
I was speaking of WWE in regards to those allegations. One of the top things Zombie's detractors constantly bring up here, is he was rude or mean and they morally can't support him. That's fine if you honestly believe in those morals, but it's completely hypocritical to continue to happily buy WWE products which has done far worse and actually pretend like you're standing up for something. What it boils down for me, is consistency with your views and critiques. I'm not going to point to specific examples as it will lead to more drama, but there are critiques for Zombie's figures that can apply to Chella's. But we don't see those critiques in the Chella thread from the same people who can't wait to come over and bash Zombie. I'm just asking to bring that same energy for both lines if you're going to be super critical. Unfortunately you don’t seem to see that his almost hyperbole and verbose boasts mean he is under closer scrutiny: “Their weight, articulation and detail is absolute perfection” “5 out of 5 stars” “Bundy looks insane” “They are incredible” “They look and feel better than I ever imagined” Direct quotes from his Twitter - contrast that to other lines, not just chella but junk shop dog etc who clearly outline who they are making, that they’re happy to be working with them and release dates etc. Shout louder and your under closer scrutiny - that’s how the world works. Don’t want the extra scrutiny then don’t editorialise and just put the facts out. Using words like “perfection” or reviewing your own product as 5 out of 5 stars… He's selling his product. Were you not aware of his business before he dove into the retros? He's always been at home shopping network type salesmen. Getting upset about him being over the top and being excited for a dream product/job is just.....yeah, whatever. You can scrutinize whatever you want, however you want. But if you critique a particular element of a product, and then praise another product that has the exact same issue without mentioning it, you just look like a biased goof.
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Post by guster on Nov 17, 2021 15:08:43 GMT -5
And tbf, he's not wrong. You can still enjoy Chella's figures and that can still be an accurate statement. A bunch of people on here trying to take the "moral high ground" or something when all of us has/have supported WWE in our lives is pretty ironic. Guy saying mean and somewhat accurate things vs. a company that routinely embarrass their employees and actions have lead to sexual assaults and even death. But the toy guy said some mean things so we have to pretend like the figures he's putting out are complete crap. Gimme a break. I've heard this a few times about alleged embarrassing employees, sexual assaults and death. Possibly all from you? Can you elaborate on this as I've never heard or read anything about it and any sources to back up such extreme allegations? I was speaking of WWE in regards to those allegations. One of the top things Zombie's detractors constantly bring up here, is he was rude or mean and they morally can't support him. That's fine if you honestly believe in those morals, but it's completely hypocritical to continue to happily buy WWE products which has done far worse and actually pretend like you're standing up for something. What it boils down for me, is consistency with your views and critiques. I'm not going to point to specific examples as it will lead to more drama, but there are critiques for Zombie's figures that can apply to Chella's. But we don't see those critiques in the Chella thread from the same people who can't wait to come over and bash Zombie. I'm just asking to bring that same energy for both lines if you're going to be super critical.
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Post by guster on Nov 16, 2021 20:31:46 GMT -5
With the exception of the fist size, they're pretty close. guster I'm not gonna for one second sit here and say Chella are perfect and that the figures are flawless, because they're not. I'm in the UK as you pointed out, but I haven't shat on Zombies product at all, far from it. I think the guy is doing his best, and I've said before that he needs patience from collectors for the line to come out. I hope once it does, we'll be blown away by the figures and that the next series is right around the corner. People are getting shirty with the wait, which is understandable if you've paid sure, but the guy needs time. With the argument ZST against Chella, there's no argument. Both companies are and are going to produce some fantastic figures, and some not so. To compare isn't fair on either product. I think us UK'ers are just so pleased we've for once got something local that's doing well. We get stung with Mattels same as a lot of countries compared to the US and we did the same with Jakks so it's nothing new. It's just good to have a company to get behind, it's not a favouritism against Zombie in that respect. I hope both lines succeed and continue to do so, because it's us collectors that benefit. I share much of your sent sentiment and always appreciate your positivity both here and on the twitter machine.
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Post by guster on Nov 16, 2021 16:00:45 GMT -5
There's this stupid Chella vs Zombie thing going on where all the pro Chella people here (who coincidentally are all UKers) crap all over Zombie while praising Chella in the other thread despite glaring issues with each release thus far. It's laughable at this point because all of their arguments are in complete bad faith. You can't call a figure line "great" and then list out an issue with each figure, which I've literally seen someone do in that thread. "Great" figures are near perfect and have little, to no issues. But the tribalism has set in for the super-pro Chella side and they can't see without their rose-tinted glasses at this point. Their loss. More Retros for everyone else. Tbf there is a major pod video from a few days ago ot so where zombie takes shots at chella saying how his are proper figures and not print to order etc Also in interviews he’s taken shots at them - not the best way to make friends And tbf, he's not wrong. You can still enjoy Chella's figures and that can still be an accurate statement. A bunch of people on here trying to take the "moral high ground" or something when all of us has/have supported WWE in our lives is pretty ironic. Guy saying mean and somewhat accurate things vs. a company that routinely embarrass their employees and actions have lead to sexual assaults and even death. But the toy guy said some mean things so we have to pretend like the figures he's putting out are complete crap. Gimme a break.
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Post by guster on Nov 16, 2021 15:33:12 GMT -5
I said to my friend yesterday after seeing this that i need to stop buying into the bs. Im only gonna get wwf guys and maybe some ecws from zombie. At least chellas look like and give you the hasbro vibes. I dont think these are it.. To be fair while I like what Chella does (I have every single release), they are in no way perfect either. Especially the boots/feet always look too Simpsons‘esque. I had hopes they’d fix it as Hayabusa was perfect but Nakano and Switchblade have the issue aswell. There's this stupid Chella vs Zombie thing going on where all the pro Chella people here (who coincidentally are all UKers) crap all over Zombie while praising Chella in the other thread despite glaring issues with each release thus far. It's laughable at this point because all of their arguments are in complete bad faith. You can't call a figure line "great" and then list out an issue with each figure, which I've literally seen someone do in that thread. "Great" figures are near perfect and have little, to no issues. But the tribalism has set in for the super-pro Chella side and they can't see without their rose-tinted glasses at this point. Their loss. More Retros for everyone else.
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Post by guster on Nov 16, 2021 10:34:00 GMT -5
To say this doesn't look like a Hasbro doesn't make one bit of sense. Brody's body looks exactly like Greg Valentine's Hasbro except he's a little taller and leaner because Brody was taller and leaner than Hammer.
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Post by guster on Nov 15, 2021 12:57:24 GMT -5
He bought it. There's a video in their FB group of him winning it during their live Pod/signing.
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Post by guster on Nov 9, 2021 10:30:29 GMT -5
I'm glad Mattel switched to individual cases as it makes it easier for them to clearance out the shelf warmers. JYD's Elite 33 hung around forever around here the first time around. He, just like John Studd, is destined for the clearance aisle in the future. Same with that upcoming Bob Orton Jr. Unless your name is Hogan, Savage or Warrior, 80s guys just don't move like they use to. Even Piper is hanging around on shelves a little bit.
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Post by guster on Nov 5, 2021 15:19:44 GMT -5
Reminds me of the Tosh.0 Sting guy 😂😂 I’m still waiting for Tosh to show up on Dynamite to confront Arn Anderson. After that glock promo, he might think twice about that. 😂
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Post by guster on Nov 5, 2021 13:44:27 GMT -5
Geez....look at his view counts on his videos. Some have over a 1M views. Apparently running back and forth from your front door to your computer over a figure that will be a shelf warmer like a crazed maniac can make you internet famous.
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Post by guster on Nov 4, 2021 13:21:37 GMT -5
Passing the blame onto the performer instead of having Mattel choose a different attire from a plethora of choices is odd. Nobody is trying to cancel RVD. He probably has no clue about the controversy it creates in some cultures. It's just a request not use imagery or iconography that an entire country and parts of another country find offensive. I don't know what the right thing is to do honestly. Just pointing out, it's not a complete reach or as ridiculous as the reactions to the original post are making it out to be. Mattel is inconsistent on what they produce that people may find offensive. Won’t do Iraqi or Soviet flags. Won’t do sergeant stripes. Won’t do bullet proof. But OK with a Caucasian portraying a Native American or the rising sun on attire. Those aren't all necessarily Mattel's decisions. We are talking about a company that will announce a card one morning and be completely different the night of the show. Consistency has never been WWE's strong suit either.
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Post by guster on Nov 4, 2021 11:58:42 GMT -5
apnews.com/article/2020-tokyo-olympics-sports-japan-japan-olympic-team-south-korea-olympic-team-5a50f35230a3330226cdc92bf4abc66dIn his culture, he's not reaching at all. I think instead of mocking him like a bunch of the responses I saw, maybe take a minute and actually put yourself in their shoes. That's how their culture feels about a very important time in their country's history and to completely discount their feelings on something that effected generations of people shows a complete lack of empathy. This issue isn't something that he or she pulled out of thin air. My cousin, who lives in Japan, told me about this decades ago and how it's not kosher in some cultures when I created a piece of art with a rising sun. Is it enough for Mattel to drop the figure? I don't know. But to completely discount that person's feeling is just ignorant. I think his gripe should be with the preformed itself then if that’s the case for him. What my main question is why is this RVD an issue, however the basic in the same attire released years ago has gotten no attention and was not addressed at the time of release? It just seems that as of recent, with most other thing not just wrestling alone, that there’s a huge “cancel culture” on persons/things. Regardless, I assume the figure will come out and the attire is one of my favorites of RVD. Sad it offends them but they are addressing Mattel about them releasing the figure based on his attire - what they are suppose to do to match the accuracy of the attire - when I believe the complaint should be directed towards the athlete and/or company for okaying the attire if it is that big of an issue. Passing the blame onto the performer instead of having Mattel choose a different attire from a plethora of choices is odd. Nobody is trying to cancel RVD. He probably has no clue about the controversy it creates in some cultures. It's just a request not use imagery or iconography that an entire country and parts of another country find offensive. I don't know what the right thing is to do honestly. Just pointing out, it's not a complete reach or as ridiculous as the reactions to the original post are making it out to be.
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