dgnr8
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Post by dgnr8 on Jul 13, 2009 9:23:12 GMT -5
Okay, so I've taken the liberty of enhancing the lighting of the Mattel teaser page. Its not completely revealing, but it has highlighted some detail that collectors may find useful. I chose to do this because I know that some do not have the software to do this themselves. First, the head:  This should confirm for all what many suspected already, it IS indeed HHH. This head is very similar to his TTL headscan that so many are a fan of, at least from what is visible. Next, the arm:  In this pic, you can see the hand detail, wrist tape and finger tape, as well as some muscle detail. But what is perhaps the most telling is the elbow pad. It appears that Mattel will go with removable pads as well. Last we come to the torso. For this one, I've prepared two pictures for you to study, as this detail is based partially on my speculation... Pic #1:  Now, in this pic you get a small glimpse at some inner-bicep muscle detail, but the more important detail is what is barely visible. If you look closely at the torso, you can see what appears to be the highlighted edge of a Deluxe style torso articulation. You can barely see it, but I'm almost certain its there. Pic#2:  A red clock this isn't. I've circled the area and further highlighted the phantom joint in red. Compare the two pics and make your own conclusion. I'm calling it now; Mattel will be using the DA torso articulation on these just like they do on the MOTU figures. Discuss/Comment/Rant |
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Post by purplekangaroo on Jul 13, 2009 9:27:49 GMT -5
Haha, HHH as most of us said.
It looks ok cos HHH does look really like that. But for people like Jamie Noble or Orton? I hope they won't be too He-Man-like.
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Post by tazftw888 on Jul 13, 2009 9:30:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics.
It does indeed look like Mattel will be making the WWE figures with similar if not the same articulation as their He-Man online series. Which is probably a good thing as I prefer the ball jointed hips and not the DCUC style.
They might not make double jointed knees though, so those who play with their figures might have a hard time with that.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jul 13, 2009 9:33:32 GMT -5
You know, i think people have the wrong idea. I think people may be thinking that mattel will do these superhero like figures, but since this is HHH, he is one of the few stars who actually look like this superhero kind of character. I knew from first glance it was HHH, and by the looks of what you highlighted, it seems as though these figs may turn out to be quite good after all. Thanks for doing this man, appreciate it.  |
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Post by coog316 on Jul 13, 2009 9:35:27 GMT -5
cool
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jul 13, 2009 9:39:39 GMT -5
Excellent investigation good sir. I am hoping for DCUC articulation myself.
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Post by jfinnomore on Jul 13, 2009 9:52:29 GMT -5
very awesome. that scan looks pretty killer. can't wait to see clear shots of it.
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Post by That guy next door. on Jul 13, 2009 9:56:32 GMT -5
I am now really impatient towards the release of these.
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Post by rey619mysterio on Jul 13, 2009 9:59:38 GMT -5
thanks alot man for the awesome pics
i had some second thoughts when we saw just the "shadow" of the figure, but now i feel a little better
like KIDM said, i think this set will be good after all
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Post by The Assassin on Jul 13, 2009 10:00:08 GMT -5
i just hope they are the exact same size as RAs. cos them saying they will be original jakks scale is ambigous. it could mean BCA scale (as in the original first series of jakks wwf figures) or it could mean RA scale (as in the original--just-before-mattel figures). but my instinct suspects the former, sadly. when will toy companies learn... new collectors and kids will buy them whatever the scale. some jakks collectors will only buy them if they are to scale with RA... what POSSIBLE sales advantage is there to making them smaller than RAs...
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Post by XHW on Jul 13, 2009 10:08:24 GMT -5
it looks pretty good
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Post by Dat guy ova der on Jul 13, 2009 10:17:04 GMT -5
To the OP, I agree with everything you said, except for the articulation. I believe that shadow is accually the strap of a title belt. i just hope they are the exact same size as RAs. cos them saying they will be original jakks scale is ambigous. it could mean BCA scale (as in the original first series of jakks wwf figures) or it could mean RA scale (as in the original--just-before-mattel figures). but my instinct suspects the former, sadly. when will toy companies learn... new collectors and kids will buy them whatever the scale. some jakks collectors will only buy them if they are to scale with RA... what POSSIBLE sales advantage is there to making them smaller than RAs... They want you to HAVE to buy all their figures, not just the new guys, or all new attire. This way you either quit collecting, don't care about scale, or buy all new Cena, Triple H, and Undertaker figures to fit in with your new collection. |
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Post by Chip on Jul 13, 2009 10:18:52 GMT -5
Interesting to see...thanks for doing that.
I figured Mattell would be doing removeable pads, its kind of a given.
I'm still not sold on them mainly because I can't justify spending more money on a brand new collection.
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Post by The Assassin on Jul 13, 2009 10:32:12 GMT -5
i just hope they are the exact same size as RAs. cos them saying they will be original jakks scale is ambigous. it could mean BCA scale (as in the original first series of jakks wwf figures) or it could mean RA scale (as in the original--just-before-mattel figures). but my instinct suspects the former, sadly. when will toy companies learn... new collectors and kids will buy them whatever the scale. some jakks collectors will only buy them if they are to scale with RA... what POSSIBLE sales advantage is there to making them smaller than RAs... They want you to HAVE to buy all their figures, not just the new guys, or all new attire. This way you either quit collecting, don't care about scale, or buy all new Cena, Triple H, and Undertaker figures to fit in with your new collection. hmmm... i never thought of it that way. its not a very nice thing to do though. sucks for those of use who actually collect. but i suppose all they care about it profit.  |
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Post by hbkrules on Jul 13, 2009 10:34:01 GMT -5
Thats alot for those pics, it revealed alot of detail
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Post by Edgeman05 on Jul 13, 2009 11:14:21 GMT -5
Nice observations. Lets hope for the best
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Post by Warheart on Jul 13, 2009 11:42:23 GMT -5
nice observation man. It totally is HHH.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jul 13, 2009 11:56:26 GMT -5
To the OP, I agree with everything you said, except for the articulation. I believe that shadow is accually the strap of a title belt. You know what, i think you may actually be right there. I just observed the normal image and it does look to be too far off the torso to be some piece for articulation, a belt is quite likely. Just it looks a tad small. |
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Post by brethart on Jul 13, 2009 12:18:43 GMT -5
im not to scared about the switch over now!
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Post by T-Phunk on Jul 13, 2009 12:28:03 GMT -5
Well I am glad they are going with a realistic look, now we only have to hope that they provide us with the distribution that we are used to from Jakks.
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