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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 15, 2015 16:11:04 GMT -5
The only real complaint I have with the newer DM figures are the lack of accessories. I see no reason why Razor couldn't have had a nice detailed orange ladder from his match with Michaels. I can't recall if his attire was accurate from that match or not, but it still would have been a nice inclusion and a better value. I feel like even if a particular wrestler doesn't have an appropriate accessory that makes sense, at least throw in a chair, table or ladder.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 15, 2015 14:58:14 GMT -5
Hey stuff happens. How many times has RSC come through and gotten stuff EARLIER than they've even originally advertised? The best thing was having something supposedly due, for example, late October...but it arrives October 10th. I can certainly forgive the very very small amount of times where its later than they say. And really, it's not their fault. Hasn't anybody ever been late to work for a reason outside of their control?
Hey I'm not saying it isn't frustrating, and I know we pay a premium for the convenience of getting them early...but 8 times out of 10 When I go hunting, the new stuff at the store is stuff I've gotten from RSC months ago.
Now, I may seem like a bit of a hypocrite because I got my Doink elsewhere because I didn't want to wait, but that was only because I missed out on the initial preorder...and because he's my number 1 want of all time. And even then I ordered a second one on backorder from RSC to keep MOC.
Plus, from the sound of it, maybe elite 35 will get here early! Can't wait for the Quake!!
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 13, 2015 23:19:22 GMT -5
I got my Doink today from eBay all the way from the UK. I'll be posting a full review this weekend. It is, by far, one of the best figures mattel has ever made. Even if you're not a fan of the gimmick/Era you will most certainly appreciate how much detail they packed into this figure. Once you see it, you'll know what I mean. Definitely my #1 figure in my mattel collection.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 13, 2015 23:14:17 GMT -5
Thank you my friend! Just ordered Undertaker, since evidently, my area is never going to get them. Great weekend though, got this coming and just received my elite 34 Doink today as well (hint:greatest mattel ever made...full review and pics coming soon)
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 9, 2015 16:05:56 GMT -5
My Doink cleared customs in New York late Saturday night! Should be here by mid week! I'll be posting a full review once I get him
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 9, 2015 16:03:30 GMT -5
Glad to hear Giant Gonzales is an actual possibility! He's up there on my want list.
I gotta say though, I don't know how good an idea it is to be casting such secrecy over the 4th DM. It better be super good, otherwise you're going to have a lot of people with their hopes up...especially when people start throwing names like owen hart out there.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 17:50:16 GMT -5
1. Honky tonk man in light blue tights and dark blue jumpsuit with silver highlights (hasbro) and breakaway guitar
2. Jake the Snake with green tights with purple snakes (another hasbro lol) new head sculpt that looks like his deluxe classic with snake and bag
3. Big Boss Man (is he in HOF?) Attitude Era swat gear with night stick, cuffs and hardcore title
4. Million Dollar Man with removable cloth suit (green...hasbro style lol) million dollar belt, little paper money
I'd also be cool with Jake being his 1996 run. He'd have a bigger torso and his vest.
I think that's a pretty solid line up!
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 17:20:24 GMT -5
I hate how they use those tiny hands with those larger sized arms on some guys. They should use the mark henry/Bruno hands or the harper/DM Hogan hands
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 15:16:35 GMT -5
Gotcha, so you literally just missed his debut which was in 92. Glad to help with the info!
I'm a bit of a Doink fanatic as you all can tell. His Hasbro was my very first wrestling figure waaaay back for Christmas when I was a little guy. My dad and brother were big wrestling fans (still are), but I was too young to really watch at the time (I was born in 89, so when doink debuted I was about 3). I guess my parents got me Doink because he was a clown, but that was the beginning of my love of wrestling and wrestling figures, so Doink has always been special to me.
That's why this mattel is so huge for me. To have a Doink that is this detailed with this amount of articulation is a dream come true. I've been rallying for him since the line began and he's finally here!
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 14:41:36 GMT -5
Well two things, first Doink was played by several different wrestlers. The original was Matt Bourne, who this figure is based on, and is widely considered the best Doink. Secondly, The various incarnations of Doink would wear different style wigs, including Matt himself who started out with the afro style and settled on the mop style later on. Thanks Which is most iconic in your opinion (which wig)? Which wig represents "the evil doink" one? Most iconic? For me it'd be the one that he's packaged with, which is the more afro-like wig just because that's kind of what he debuted with, and that was his look for wrestlemania 9 which I'd argue was Doinks "wrestlemania moment". So that or the moppy wig would be the best heel Doink I'd say and my two favorites.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 12:28:21 GMT -5
Nice! Can't wait to get Doink and Hogan. You'll make jacguitarist jealous with these Doink pics! Dude, darn right I'm jealous. Though according to my tracking number, my Doink is at least moving on his way to me. Darn UK being all far away and what not lol
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 12:27:04 GMT -5
I'm not very familiar with doink. Can someone tell me about each different wig as they pertain to his career? Well two things, first Doink was played by several different wrestlers. The original was Matt Bourne, who this figure is based on, and is widely considered the best Doink. Secondly, The various incarnations of Doink would wear different style wigs, including Matt himself who started out with the afro style and settled on the mop style later on.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 6, 2015 7:06:05 GMT -5
New pics added for those who requested them. Which wig is the best to display on Doink? Is hogans bandana removable? TBH I like all the wigs. Don't have a favourite. Hogans bandana isn't removable. Thanks so much for adding those pics, you are a true class act! And holy cow, that hulk rules shirt looks brilliant on the DM Hogan!
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 15:27:28 GMT -5
Yeah I'm not sure how other stores/retailers are getting them, but so far it's just in the uk from what I've heard.
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 15:19:00 GMT -5
Nice gets! I pre-ordered E34 and haven't even received my shipping notification... These haven't been coming from ringside
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 13:04:39 GMT -5
Bizzle thank you for sharing!!
If it's not too much trouble, would you be willing to post a few side profile pics of doink? I'm curious to see how the different wigs look from the side!
Weird request, I know lol
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 12:08:44 GMT -5
Thank you for the pics my friend! Paige looks awesome, and will be my first diva figure, ever! The wait for my Doink is excruciating... I hope you post LOTS of pics when he does arrive! Oh I will, I plan on doing a full review! lol I'm sure I'm driving everybody nuts these past few days with my fanatical Doink posts. I can't help it, I'm so excited!
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 10:48:40 GMT -5
I don't have the all stars one, but I'm always checking ebay for a decent price.
I'm glad earthquake is coming with Damian and the bag and they will go nicely with my legends Jake.
However, I'd still like to see a new jake head sculpt that looks like the deluxe classic figure from jakks, with the more cropped in the front mullet. I'd also love hasbro style green pants with purple snakes. Lastly, I'd like a figure from his 96 return (like king of the ring) with vest
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 5, 2015 10:42:43 GMT -5
Thank you for the pics my friend! Paige looks awesome, and will be my first diva figure, ever!
The wait for my Doink is excruciating...
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Post by jacguitarist on Mar 4, 2015 20:49:04 GMT -5
D.B.K any chance we can get some more pics my good sir? If it's not too much trouble? I'd love to see some more Doink pics!
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