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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jun 30, 2021 16:58:13 GMT -5
Scaling Looseness in Joints Some figures are too easy to pop joints off. (Luchasaurus' torso is easily removable when trying to pose him in a seated position for Photography.) Faded tattoos (I worry about the faded look some tattoos have like for Fenix in series 2 overtime. I fear the tattoos will fade off for some reason.)
Other than that, I have been loving the figures. Just want to see some improvements much like how Mattel has drastically improved over time.
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EMW Figure Shelf
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on May 12, 2021 9:49:20 GMT -5
The 6 year old kid inside of me is alive seeing this! Fantastic collection and display dude! The customs are top notch and the details on them are on point as well. Love the accuracies with the Stone Cold Memorial sight. Badass!
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Apr 22, 2021 11:53:14 GMT -5
I'd have to say X pac and right after that, Mick Foley. The Rock headscan is amazing but the best TTL Rock figure was the one in ring gear.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Mar 5, 2021 17:57:26 GMT -5
When it comes to the AEW hate, to each their own I suppose. I personally don't get the hate for AEW as not too many people have real reasons other than it's the cool thing to dislike AEW or because people listen to Cornette. I don't know. Maybe someone can fill in that blank for me. I love AEW. I don't think they're flawless. Wrestling isn't perfect. It never even was. But, in an era that we are in, it's easier to bash something than it is to compliment. I love the figures but there are many problems that bothered me like the first wave's skin tones, Adam Page's boots, Dustin's height and a few other things. Then again, each wave had problems. All of you guys probably remember the first few waves of the Jakks TTL figures where Stone Cold and Taker looked like they were dipped in some type of acid. The early Mattel scans were very plain looking but overtime improved. Everything will improve with the AEW line and Series 4 looks amazing. I think there are more than a few different anti-AEW camps. But most common seem to be people who are just accustomed to WWE's product. Which is fine - but it's been the only readily available wrestling in the past 20 years, and the product and in ring style has always had a very distinct and specific template going back to the territory days. Some people like what they like or is familiar and anything else is terrible in their eyes. You also have the 20 year narrative that there was this "war" with WCW, which was mostly grudge in Vince's mind and a dash of Bischoff's ego. Pretty much everybody I knew at the time was watching WCW, WWF, and ECW. But it's a really good way to build brand loyalty to tell your audience that you smashed the only competition into oblivion. I'm a big AEW fan and am loving the figure line. But there are definitely cases where I find myself buying figures of brands I'm not really a fan of. I have a decent sized ML collection of Spider Man villains, even though I can't stand Spider Man. Don't have a single Spidey figure, but I have most of his rogues gallery because they're unique characters who make really cool figures. Well what is interesting is, if you go back and watch the older garden matches from 77-78, sure some of the rest holds and timing feel similar but they were working regular matches. Down the line toward 2005 is really when the structure of the shows for both Smackdown and Raw changed. It became more working around TV than TV working around the wrestling. It doesn't at all feel like what it did in the territories. What you see within AEW, the pace they work, is fairly closer to a Chiefjay Strongbow vs. Ken Patera match as terms of comebacks and selling and pace more than a match between Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre. WWE just developed a very TV centric ring style that American fans got used to. People like myself (and I would assume yourself) Who are familiar with other promotions and territories of years past, to the indies and promotions now, understand that Wrestling is just much more enjoyable when it feels organic. I was at a Smackdown taping in 2008 and I recall Triple H going to put Morrison through a table and it didn't break. So, Triple H got another one, did that exact spot over so it would break, and they filmed and edited it like the mess up never happened. I was only 16 at that time and thought "This isn't Wrestling." So I mean if people are used to the WWE style, right on. I just feel the organic nature of AEW to be much more enjoyable. Lastly, I am a casual comic fan so I do have the key people of Marvel and DC. But, there isn't really anything I collect if I am not much of a fan. Though, not being a star wars fan really, I wouldn't mind some of the more recent model kits as those really are toyetic.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Feb 25, 2021 0:20:10 GMT -5
When it comes to the AEW hate, to each their own I suppose. I personally don't get the hate for AEW as not too many people have real reasons other than it's the cool thing to dislike AEW or because people listen to Cornette. I don't know. Maybe someone can fill in that blank for me. I love AEW. I don't think they're flawless. Wrestling isn't perfect. It never even was. But, in an era that we are in, it's easier to bash something than it is to compliment. I love the figures but there are many problems that bothered me like the first wave's skin tones, Adam Page's boots, Dustin's height and a few other things. Then again, each wave had problems. All of you guys probably remember the first few waves of the Jakks TTL figures where Stone Cold and Taker looked like they were dipped in some type of acid. The early Mattel scans were very plain looking but overtime improved. Everything will improve with the AEW line and Series 4 looks amazing.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Feb 24, 2021 23:58:41 GMT -5
Bummer it doesn't ship to the US. Because they dont do business in the US. Thanks, bud!
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Feb 20, 2021 16:47:33 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Davey Boy Smith is now back in stock at Smyths - grab him while you can! UPDATE. Kama is available for pre-order! Bummer it doesn't ship to the US.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Feb 8, 2021 2:35:09 GMT -5
Hoping to find a Kane and Big Show for at least retail price. It may be a while before they turn up here in Dirty Jersey.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jan 10, 2021 16:34:04 GMT -5
Hey all, so upon looking for a thread on this and no luck, I figured I ask. Of course some figures have known joint issues (Kenny loose ankles)
So question: Does anyone else have issues with the Moxley legs? Mine are a little on the looser side. Obviously you want the joints to be snug and it isn't always the case, I do fear since these are still newer figures that the legs would fall off. Is this something common or is it just mine? If so is there any type of smart resolve for it without messing with the figure? Thanks in advanced!
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Nov 6, 2020 19:47:13 GMT -5
Anyone get a shipping notification?? We are expecting the first small batch to ship next week. So if you ordered on day one you should be set. Day one was around late July correct? Mine were ordered on July 25th.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Aug 14, 2020 19:20:41 GMT -5
Hey all, hope everyone is staying safe and well.
I wanted to ask about joints in older elites (Legends Paul Orndorff as an example) Is there a good way to minimalize the creaking in the joints? Thanks in advanced.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Aug 14, 2020 12:43:32 GMT -5
Business day 11. Real time since shipping 15 days. No update, no location info, no estimated delivery date, usps is not in possession. Who knows where this thing is or when it is coming. Glad I'm not alone on this one. Who knows if I will get it..... Damn Post office
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jul 10, 2020 0:56:06 GMT -5
The ringskirt looks to be the same type of material as the WWE ESR/ASR rings. It pretty much seems to be the same type of ring with just updated parts of an AEW/Indy style ring ala squared posts and wider turnbuckle pads with longer buckle hooks. Hopefully better ropes too. The WWE ones suuuuuuucked I’m not sure if you saw Jeremy’s funny post on Twitter or IG of him messing around with the figures but the ropes looked sturdy and tight. I’m curious about fitting ropes I already have on the AEW ring.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jul 9, 2020 21:01:50 GMT -5
How long to you think the turnbuckle connecters are? That's always a detail I love seeing. They look longer than all the others which I enjoy. The WWE A.S.R. turnbuckle connecters are about 1 inch long, my guess is that the AEW ones are about 1 1/2 inches. It's a small detail but I'm super into those type of things. You and I both are curious my friend. I am trying to keep analyzing the ring to see the size of the hooks. If they are 2 inches, the ropes for the WWE ring will appear loose. I am hoping since the squared off posts have the connector's rings on the sides that it will not make them that much longer.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jul 9, 2020 20:53:57 GMT -5
I think the ring scenario is just up to the person and that is wonderful there have been and still are so many options outside of the small spring rings. Each ring has its pros and cons. Jakks Hardcore Ring Pros: Nostalgic, plenty of accessories for it, Not too small, not too big. Good to have on a smaller table or on a shelf and also good enough for those superplex spots. Cons: No distribution for it since 2002 which makes it rare/expensive along with the accessories. Still small enough for certain posing/animation/pic fed/play options. Jakks/spam RSR Pros: Semi Nostalgic. Great size ring, metal posts, many variations between the Jakks and spam variations. So many accessories including MITB, Blue Cage, HiAC, EC, as well as Ultimate X and Modern cage (spam). Cons: Fabric Buckle pads can rip, The first RSR pre adjustments was easily collapsible as the posts were not screwed in, Skirt and canvas are mostly attached as one piece which leaves limited amount of customization provided by the manufacture. The inability to swap posts without using a screwdriver and properly swapping out posts if you want to change from white to blue, etc. Resale outside of spam is fairly expensive. Mattel/WCT/Jazwares ESR/ASR Pros: Accessible and currently provides a lot of variations between WWE and now soon AEW. So many options of skirts between classic WWF, Attitude Era, WCW, ECW, current Raw, smackdown, select PPVs, NXT and now AEW. Huge ring which leaves a lot of space for whatever you use a ring for. The ability to change posts colors quickly. Cons: THE TURNBUCKLES!!!! (lol) The size is said to be too big by many, posts being different colors than the sockets and legs if you use other colors than black (This isn't bothersome to me but I do know people who aren't a fan of that.) The initial WCT versions had very loose ropes. Resale is beginning to increase and will continue since WCT no longer will produce WWE rings presumably. Mattel Raw/Smackdown Main Event Rings Pros: Most modern style of the ring with the light up features, easy enough to build. Size of the ring is equivalent to the Jakks/spam RSR rings, so those cages for the RSR like EC and HIAC do work just fine with this ring. The turnbuckles are plastic so just hook the rope on. The mat is clean and has a bright look to it. Each ring came with a figure, a table, two chairs and 2 clear poseable stands for high flying spots. The Cons (My favorite part lol): Ropes are not in scale with the figures, wayyyyyy too short. No accessories like extra skirts, aprons, etc. Have to buy one or both to have depending on the show you want. The bases are a little warped for a few days due to the way it was packed in the box (Just thrown in there..lol) The skirt and canvas are one piece, there were only 2 of these rings and they resale is going up for them as we speak. Now as some that has at one point had all these rings and preordered the AEW ring, I will say just stick with whatever you guys enjoy the most. I may no longer have my RSR rings but I do have the Raw Light Up ring and use it as a display and for that it looks good. As the main ring I use, I enjoy the ASR. The buckles become easier over time and I am also someone that has always got my own ropes from rolls of Elastic and just tied them together (3mm 1/8th Elastic Cord, any color you want.) The skirts I also really enjoy from WCT as they are a nice vinyl like material. (Also along with being a proud customer/friend to naparo01 who makes the best skirts.)
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jul 9, 2020 20:13:53 GMT -5
I’m totally sold on the figure but I want to see more pictures of the ring and how it compares to the figures (and possibly other rings). I'm sure you have seen, if not Jeremy posted a few videos of the ring. It looks great I'm just wondering if the ringskirt is cloth The ringskirt looks to be the same type of material as the WWE ESR/ASR rings. It pretty much seems to be the same type of ring with just updated parts of an AEW/Indy style ring ala squared posts and wider turnbuckle pads with longer buckle hooks.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Mar 24, 2020 12:16:33 GMT -5
So correct me here if I am wrong, but Owen was in the Legends of Wrestling game series by Acclaim in the early 2000's. That was clearly signed off by Martha. If she green lit that, I am sure she wouldn't be opposed to anyone NON WWE to make something about Owen.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Aug 26, 2018 3:41:32 GMT -5
Got to meet Jon 4 years ago at the TNA tapings in NYC. Awesome guy. Congrats to him and more importantly to Ringside! Well Deserved and cannot wait!
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Aug 3, 2018 12:18:52 GMT -5
"Another KO? Ehh"
*sees scan*
"HOLY $#!+!!!!!!!!!"
PS: They actually put the word "Hell" on a toy! Jakks didn't even do that!
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Nov 12, 2017 20:00:23 GMT -5
I'm gonna go real old school and say The Grand Wizard.
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