Blackbird 13
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Post by Blackbird 13 on Oct 21, 2009 9:05:19 GMT -5
Here's the proof, on the WF main site! www.wrestlingfigs.com/inner2.php?id=13722&page_id=1Looks like Jakks has signed a five year deal to make "Legends" figures for the NWA! 10-21-09
NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES JAKKS AGREEMENT
Charlotte, NC: The National Wrestling Alliance is pleased to announce that it has entered into a licensing agreement with JAKKS Pacific for NWA Legends action figures. The five-year deal also covers other products that the parties might look to market in the future.
"Having the opportunity to partner with an industry-leader like JAKKS Pacific is very exciting for us", said NWA Executive Director Robert K. Trobich. "The NWA brand has always stood for the best in professional wrestling, and I think this agreement shows that our brand continues to be recognized as a signature of quality." Mr Trobich added, "I also want to thank Fred Rubenstein of the NWA Board of Directors for being instrumental in putting this agreement together."
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. is a multi-brand company that, since 1995, has been designing, developing, producing and marketing toys, leisure products and writing instruments for children and adults around the world.
www.jakkspacific.com
The National Wrestling Alliance is the oldest and most prestigious sanctioning body in the professional wrestling industry. Formed in 1948, the NWA and its members have promoted more wrestling matches before more wrestling fans than any other organization in the world. Truly international in its reach and influence, the NWA name and logo are familiar to wrestling fans in the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Australia, the United Kingdom, and virtually everywhere else professional wrestling matches are held.
www.nwawrestling.com EDIT: As a personal note to remember.. keep in mind that while I have no "insider info", common sense should dictate what trademarks the WWE owns and doesn't. For instance, the "surfer Sting" character (and the Crow Sting character) were in Acclaim's Legends of Wrestling, as was a modified version of four of Owen Hart's WWE attires. While out and out WWE gimmicks like Blue Blazer, Doink, Gobbledy Gooker, and The Hurricane would probably be off the table, ring attire isn't necessarily limited by copyrights. Personally, I would think basing what Acclaim did with the Legends of Wrestling game as a good guideline of what COULD happen, in theory! Oh.. and after a lot of questionable decisions, Jakks... I'd like to thank ya'll for doing something right! |
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Blackbird 13
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Post by Blackbird 13 on Oct 21, 2009 9:06:42 GMT -5
Now.. let's hope they're RA (or preferably RA and DA).
Off the top of my head.. here's just a FEW people that have some sort of NWA ties, between old school NWA, NWA-TNA, and the modern NWA:
Sting
Ricky Steamboat
Randy Savage
Magnum TA
Blackjack Lanza
Blackjack Mulligan
Harley Race
Dan Severn
Wahoo McDaniel
Bob Armstrong
Brad Armstrong
Jushin Thunder Liger
Giant Baba
2 Cold Scorpio
Micheal Modest
Donovan Morgan
Adam Pearce
AJ Styles
Christopher Daniels
Elix Skipper
Low Ki
Chris Harris
James Storm
Raven
Shane Douglas
... this list just goes on FOREVER....
Really though.. I think this line is wide open. The NWA has had ties with almost every pro wrestler ever in some form or another.. and who even says they have to stick to only NWA guys (see Brody and Abby in the WWE CS line)? I'd love for them to just start kicking out workers that we WANT in the Legends line, the NWA being a logo and endorsement to help sell the product. And really, the NWA's stock may rise as a result of the placement...
Just hope they're RA!
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Hedgehulk
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Post by Hedgehulk on Oct 21, 2009 9:11:54 GMT -5
That would be pretty cool. Hopefully it happens soon. I still want a Magnum T.A.!
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Post by LeighD on Oct 21, 2009 9:23:20 GMT -5
YES!!!!!!!  |
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Post by pandelis on Oct 21, 2009 9:25:43 GMT -5
This is truly exciting...
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STING
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Post by STING on Oct 21, 2009 9:49:51 GMT -5
I suggest we all get over to jeremy.com and pound him that we DEMAND these be in RA form.
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Post by alannak on Oct 21, 2009 9:52:39 GMT -5
If this is done right, it could be the greatest wrestling figure news of all time. No kiddies should even be allowed to discuss this topic at all. This could be a major event for older collectors.
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STING
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Post by STING on Oct 21, 2009 9:54:33 GMT -5
If this is done right, it could be the greatest wrestling figure news of all time. No kiddies should even be allowed to discuss this topic at all. This could be a major event for older collectors. VERY TRUE!!! I really hope these are made in RA form to match perfectly with the current CS line. Lets let our voices be heard......... |
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Post by Y3RP: LA MARAVILLA!!! on Oct 21, 2009 9:54:51 GMT -5
does this means more Nature Boy Ric Flair..........
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Oct 21, 2009 9:54:59 GMT -5
oh crap this is awesome...this has to be RA!!!!!!!
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Gertle627
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Post by Gertle627 on Oct 21, 2009 9:58:28 GMT -5
So I'm a little excited over this, but I'm a youngen. Who does this mean might be on the horizon for us, in terms of wrestlers?
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Post by PJ on Oct 21, 2009 10:00:25 GMT -5
In a perfect world this line needs to be in RA (RI) form, but in all honesty I'll take any style 90 GAB Sting or Old School Steiners they give us.
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recklessyouth
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Post by recklessyouth on Oct 21, 2009 10:00:28 GMT -5
Good news! If they're RA, of course.
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Post by TommyHyland46 on Oct 21, 2009 10:01:58 GMT -5
DA! DA! DA!
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McJob™
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Post by McJob™ on Oct 21, 2009 10:02:42 GMT -5
could be great news.....but i have lost faith in Jakks
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tazftw888
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Post by tazftw888 on Oct 21, 2009 10:05:47 GMT -5
Yes, they are making a classic line!!!
I hope their line won't just be limited to NWA (although they have a crapload of people they can make with them).
Jeremy mentioned he was working on a classic line and that they will be RA. Check out his blog.
Hopefully they can make some of the guys they originally canned from the last 2 Classic Superstars series.
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blkhart
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Post by blkhart on Oct 21, 2009 10:06:16 GMT -5
nice
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Post by pandelis on Oct 21, 2009 10:07:33 GMT -5
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Post by alannak on Oct 21, 2009 10:08:46 GMT -5
So I'm a little excited over this, but I'm a youngen. Who does this mean might be on the horizon for us, in terms of wrestlers? I guess it depends on contracts and trademarks. Ricky Steamboat and Sting are possibilities, Guys like Dory Funk, Gene Kiniski, Buddy Rogers and then modern guys like Scorpio, Blue Demon, Dan Severn. But when I think NWA, I think Crocket and Ronnie Garvin, Magnum TA, Paul Jones, Jim Cornette, Like I said, it could be huge. I haven't been this exicted since LJN days. |
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Post by T-Phunk on Oct 21, 2009 10:16:35 GMT -5
This is the best news I have heard from Jakks in two years. If this becomes "RI" I will buckle like a cheated on housewife who sees a lifetime of single parenting as a in her future and welcome Jakks back into my life. Please, please, please put BJM into the first line and I will swear that this was secretly the plan the whole time and completely change my tune.  |
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