Classic Superstars 27 Prototype Images!

Heh.

I've been saving money since CS15

The day that Jeremy decided to sign Tank Abbott, something in my gut knew that the series was on downfall. So many potential spots were given to people I didn't desire seeing get made, or to people who already were made, or to current wrestlers that could've very well gotten a regular release!

But something about that Tank signing, it was an omen. Once I saw he was getting releases in CS 15, I stopped cold turkey right there, I was tempted to get Lex but I held back.

Of course, then Jakks signed Sid, so I figured I might relent with my promise to myself.

Nope! In an astonishing move, Jakks completely ed up the figure! Sure the scan was nice, but a painted on elbow pad? No ing kneepads? Are your chinese laborers allowed to smoke opium when they assemble these ing things?

So CS16 was out.

Then Jakks tried to lure me in with the Bulldogs, and they looked VERY promising in the proto pics, reminded me of 1986 all over again.

Of course, we never got those figures, instead Jakks decided to insult our intelligence by sticking the long haired Davey Boy head on. So there's another $20 they missed.

Since then, I've kept up with looking but not buying, simply laughing at the idea of the LJN figures and the CS rereleases, such as Doink, which will NEVER surpass the awesomeness that was CS6. If you don't have a CS6 Doink, then you truly don't have Doink. You have a Keirn or Lombardi Doink, screw that! Same goes for Rock figures, the Rocky Maivia was simply the best.

It hasn't been ALL bad, I will say of the dozens of terrible figures, there have been a few that I did like; Sunny, Haku, Killer B's and Kona Crush. So I must give credit to Jakks for putting that diamond on top of a pile of dog shit.

I'm sorry to all of you that held hope for this line, I truly am. But I knew it was only a matter of time that it got bad, and it all started with Tank Abbott. For he was truly the straw the broke the camel's back and allowed for so many unwanted figures to get signed.

In the end;

No Adrian Adonis
No Bobo Brazil
No Carlos Colon
No Dick the Bruiser
No Dino Bravo
No Dory Funk
No Eddie Gilbert
No Grand Wizard
No Mil Mascaras
No Ole Anderson
No Owen Hart
No Randy Savage
No Ricky Steamboat
No Sting
No Von Erich's

The list goes on an on. And I WILL NOT accept "it wasn't possible" as an answer! WWE and Jakks are companies with the interest to sell PRODUCT. This line catered to the old school fans who grew up watching wrestling and allowed for them in a small way to relive the experience. When you put figures in the line that most people have no interest in getting or broaden the term for "classic", you water down what you set out to do. Again, this line was supposed to cater to the people who were old school, how ing old school is The Rock? It's not bad enough that he had 100's of generic figures made when he was carrying the WWF on his back, but when you litter the line with the same damn figures, how do you make up for it? What happened Jakks? Why didn't you have the balls to sign Steamboat? It's not like he's hard to ing find! He works for WWE for God's sake! And since Savage's DVD was in the works over a year ago, you had PLENTY of time to sign him, and he's not a hermit either, he's been active in making movies and going to premiers, all that jazz...so who not track his ass down? It was never about money with signing with him, that's an absolute lie! But nonetheless, it could've been a money train to sign him, as he was easily one of the most colorful guys to grace wrestling...so many potential figures. But no, gotta release 6 Rock figures...you know...like the time he wore...black trunks...and elbow pads.

But I digress, hope Jakks enjoys the TNA line, I don't see much potential there. I'll hold my tongue on UFC since I'm on the fence to see what sort of audience might buy those, since most kids under 14 don't watch UFC and the fact that UFC fighters don't have the characteristics like wrestlers do. But we'll see what happens.

One more thing, I will say that the Sherri is absolutely stunning. I feel for those who got cheated out of it (show us the protos anyways...really Jakks?). CS28 probably won't meet demand either, I find it funny that the Vader is "WWE attire with mask", which is EXACTLY how he came in CS8! Why not just dump him for Sherri? Who cares if people didn't pick him up in CS8? That's their problem, everyone else shouldn't have to suffer!

I think they all look pretty good. I really like that Big Show, though.

they all suck !!!

ooouuu I can save some money here which bites because I know I would have spent on Skaaland, and Sherri

I suppose though I may get Blackman despite having a Tron figure of him that still works nicely for my purposes

who is the guy that is no to be released in this series?

I just saw on ringside that the set has been pushed back until early november now. does this mean they may actually fix some of the figures up or am I just getting my hopes up?? it would be nice to have a new scan for warlord and the barbarian.

You're welcome, and I must say mate, great post there, everyone knows it's a matter of perspective when we talk about the CS line, but when you know that as soon as Tank Abbott was released into the line, that it truly signalled the end.
I knew it also with CS20 when they took out the classic ECW Sandman, but didn't replace him with anybody.

Sad state of affairs, most assuredly...

Where can I get the LJN Batista figure?!

eBay