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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 15, 2024 15:28:58 GMT -5
I wonder if part of the deal of Steve can convince WWE there’s something here, we can suggest people for them to try and sign. Nobody still has been able to track down Haystack Calhoun’s next of kin apparently. The only downside to a Haystacks figure is the lack of mobility from the joints.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 15, 2024 14:33:53 GMT -5
What is this Harley attire. Looks like he wore black and white boots with black tights and a yellow stripe in this match. Did he ever wear this or is it a fantasy thing. I hope this blue attire doesn’t back burner a release with red white and blue boots The attire isn’t the exact attire from the match. Odds are, Mattel saw this as an opportunity to get us the early 80s NWA Harley that everyone wanted, since this is more analogous to his Starrcade 83 attire, but it works close enough to his look for his longest NWA title run since he had the perm and the distinctive mustache for so much of the reign.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 15, 2024 14:32:04 GMT -5
Alright. Which one of ya’ll tryna sell a set for double the price? 🤣🤣 Don’t look at me, I ain’t no scalper scumbag lol
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 14, 2024 21:13:22 GMT -5
Make sure to get your extra hands ready for taking photos! The DROP is TOMORROW!!!! 12 EASTERN 9 PACIFIC TIME
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 14, 2024 10:56:20 GMT -5
Am I the only one that wanted this specific Ali? I think it’s a well done figure, so I’m happy to have it in the set.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 14, 2024 10:54:20 GMT -5
We already lots of flair and some of really wanted Monsoon Why Ali tho?? The logic was, likely, that there were a lot more Muhammad Ali fans who would buy his figures, but that isn’t working out quite like they hoped. On the bright side, it will make additional announcer custom fodder you can sell or trade on the secondary market.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 12, 2024 15:43:42 GMT -5
This set could of been better. Like why Ali and monsoon??? Dusty and flair would of been better We already lots of flair and some of really wanted Monsoon
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 12, 2024 6:52:47 GMT -5
I wish we could have gotten the pink hat and a pair of shades. I think I might have preferred that to the shirt. I’m working on sewing custom hats as we speak. The fun of Superstar is that you can add custom stuff to his look and it often fits as long as it’s 70s aesthetic like tie dye or funky stuff, so feel free to add whatever you like. Ponchos, fringe, hats, I’ve also found you can make super tight tank tops out of the necks of balloons if you can find wild patterns or colors.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 11, 2024 21:46:19 GMT -5
its a cool set, but really niche in terms of time frame. Ali is a hard sell to include here. With the other 2 already out and nobody really cares about it. I dunno, prob wont get it. But nice to see Gorilla get another release. Since we didnt get the 2 pack of him like we shouldve.. Dude, people are hyped for the proper Harley Race; myself included. And the Billy Graham is an amazing upgrade.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 10, 2024 23:22:04 GMT -5
Does Graham have new upper arms? I don't have any figures close by to check, but they look more massive than the standard ones that the defined, muscular wrestlers get. Graham has the arms used for the elite Scott Steiner, but his original chest torso.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 10, 2024 23:21:14 GMT -5
UPDATE! Price point is OFFICIALLY JUST 80$$$
Also, Ali has a shredded torso and rather muscular arms under the suit; more muscular than his legends 22 figure which appears to be based on his first world title win against Sonny Liston. This poses a fun opportunity for customizers who would like a figure of someone with the same skin tone, so consider that when selling/trading or perhaps saving the parts for your own customs.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 8, 2024 9:02:36 GMT -5
kinda hoping they pump out an elite version of his ref look. I have no need for him in his boxing gear so I haven't bothered with the SDCC exclusive I wouldn’t be shocked if they do find a way to get him out in the referee outfit one more time before their contract with him is up, just to milk the deal as much as possible. Though I do think it’ll more than likely be in as a basic similar to the Mr. T we recently got rather than as an Elite but who knows I’m pretty sure a basic Ali ref was previewed at one of the cons.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 8, 2024 0:48:31 GMT -5
Loved the show top to bottom minus the two or three things I found a bit too far, so that makes me really happy and hopeful for the future of WWE. I can’t believe that poor Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga could have, theoretically, been making good WWE money and being presented well and they’re only getting a proper push there NOW. Like, this is why I miss the territories. So many guys who could have been used better, even if they’re not perfect.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 7, 2024 14:17:13 GMT -5
Well he is the greatest. I’m surprised more non fans aren’t buying them just cause they like having stuff depicting the champ of all champs. RUMBLE, young man RUMBLE lol I'm sure that's what Mattel was banking on with the SDCC exclusive. That....is still... available funny that. It was too much for the casual Ali fan and watching that play out has been painful.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 7, 2024 9:01:04 GMT -5
2 ultimates. Now 4 elites +1 superstars. A basic or 2 as well. Oh and a retro? All in 1 year no less. Crazy stuff for a non wrestler. Well he is the greatest. I’m surprised more non fans aren’t buying them just cause they like having stuff depicting the champ of all champs. RUMBLE, young man RUMBLE lol
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 7, 2024 9:00:14 GMT -5
I will openly cry with joy and buy two if they’re that cheap. The ultiamte Ali two pack was that much. 2 ultimates. Now 4 elites You’re right, I wasn’t thinking about that.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 6, 2024 22:16:36 GMT -5
I will openly cry with joy and buy two if they’re that cheap. The ultiamte Ali two pack was that much.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 6, 2024 19:41:46 GMT -5
I’m curious, is there anyone who doesn’t care about the belts? I’m half tempted to pick it up just for the NWA title and then resell it, but that seems like a lot of money just for a belt, I guess my question is would anyone who would want this four pack not be put off by its absence? If you’ll cut me a deal, I’ll buy some of them off you. Some people probably just want one or two figures. And if you can find a different head, odds are the Ali will be custom fodder and finding a head with a similar skin tone will make it sell faster.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 6, 2024 1:53:32 GMT -5
PRICE IS OFFICIAL! Only 80$!!!!! Will be posting photos soon I suspect some people won’t see the question part and think I have update. I know it’s set to launch May 15th, 12:00PM EST. Does anyone have any updates on a likely price? I’m frothing at the mouth for this set and NEED to know any details.
While I disapprove of outright scalping, feel free to sell or trade any figures you don’t want from the set since you’re only paying 20$ a figure, and there’s likely lots of buyers who want just one or two people from the set who don’t want the others.
The Ali can easily be converted into any different announcer if you are handy with paint for the exposed neck skin, or you can make your announcer wear a scarf or additional fabric to make the shirt a higher neck. To change the arms, just apply a hairdryer about four inches or so from the shoulder, move the dryer around the shoulder throughly for at least 90 seconds, and do the same to the arms you wish to replace the original arms with, and you can then use any head you like for an additional old school announcer to make the most of the purchase.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 6, 2024 1:46:10 GMT -5
Congrats on all your years here and for surviving your struggles. Absolutely amazing collection and here’s to all the cool memories you’ve made and loving pro wrestling. Flair Forever! Clap clap, clap clap clap! Frank Forever! Clap clap, clap clap clap!
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