Post by Chip on Oct 23, 2009 20:29:10 GMT -5
Sup kids...
Strolled into a random TRU in my travels earlier today and happened upon the complete CSDA Series 8.
Honestly, overall this is a pretty good set. I know we didn't get Warrior or Andre but I really liked the figure selection in this set and all the figures are pretty accurate (for a change)
First up..."The Artist Formerly Known As The Ringmaster"
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Granted, it's a re-paint, and the same as the next Ringside Exclusive...however it really is a great CSDA figure, in my opinion.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...
Next up, one half of one of the Greatest Wrestling Tag Teams ever to grace the squared Circle...
Davey Boy Smith
Jakks went all out on Davey, even adding the Bulldog logo on the back of his tights. I love the light blue attire and throwing the "Young Davey" scan on it just makes it that much better.
Now for the long missing, but now found
Dynamite Kid
A CSDA Dynamite is just the right fit for this line. As PJ pointed out, the Bulldog's didn't always wear matching attire so I'm fine with Dynamite being in red, it actually looks better that way. It is awesome to have the Kid as part of my CSDA collection. Jakks adding the "Bulldogs" to the sides of his tights is a great surprise
Onto...the alter ego of a Hardcore Maniac...
Chainsaw Charlie
To be honest...a little surprised they went with this "version" of Funk...but what the hell? We got El Matador right? This is honestly a great figure...full of detail just like his CS22.
and finally...the $10,000 slam man
Big John Studd
I was unaware he ever wore this attire. To be honest this is the plainest figure in the set. I really would have preferred him in his regular CS figure's attire...but still, after the last 2 CSDA sets...having Studd is great surprise and a welcome addition. His head is the exact same as his original CS figure...just painted different
Overall this set is really a pleasant surprise from Jakks. They actually went the extra mile on most of the figures. Adding the sock stripes to the Bulldogs, detail to Charlie's boots. Unfortunately aside from Charlie's "mask" there are some negatives. Zero accessories AGAIN. Sucks that there aren't any belts to close out a line that went downhill in quality & up up up in price. (yeah $15.99 apiece for these bad boys now, from $13.99 when I first started buying them)
Hope these pictures helped anyone's decision on whether or not to get these. I recommend it....after you take out a loan.
Thanks for lookin....
Chip OUT
HC4L!
Strolled into a random TRU in my travels earlier today and happened upon the complete CSDA Series 8.
Honestly, overall this is a pretty good set. I know we didn't get Warrior or Andre but I really liked the figure selection in this set and all the figures are pretty accurate (for a change)
First up..."The Artist Formerly Known As The Ringmaster"
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin
Granted, it's a re-paint, and the same as the next Ringside Exclusive...however it really is a great CSDA figure, in my opinion.
I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...
Next up, one half of one of the Greatest Wrestling Tag Teams ever to grace the squared Circle...
Davey Boy Smith
Jakks went all out on Davey, even adding the Bulldog logo on the back of his tights. I love the light blue attire and throwing the "Young Davey" scan on it just makes it that much better.
Now for the long missing, but now found
Dynamite Kid
A CSDA Dynamite is just the right fit for this line. As PJ pointed out, the Bulldog's didn't always wear matching attire so I'm fine with Dynamite being in red, it actually looks better that way. It is awesome to have the Kid as part of my CSDA collection. Jakks adding the "Bulldogs" to the sides of his tights is a great surprise
Onto...the alter ego of a Hardcore Maniac...
Chainsaw Charlie
To be honest...a little surprised they went with this "version" of Funk...but what the hell? We got El Matador right? This is honestly a great figure...full of detail just like his CS22.
and finally...the $10,000 slam man
Big John Studd
I was unaware he ever wore this attire. To be honest this is the plainest figure in the set. I really would have preferred him in his regular CS figure's attire...but still, after the last 2 CSDA sets...having Studd is great surprise and a welcome addition. His head is the exact same as his original CS figure...just painted different
Overall this set is really a pleasant surprise from Jakks. They actually went the extra mile on most of the figures. Adding the sock stripes to the Bulldogs, detail to Charlie's boots. Unfortunately aside from Charlie's "mask" there are some negatives. Zero accessories AGAIN. Sucks that there aren't any belts to close out a line that went downhill in quality & up up up in price. (yeah $15.99 apiece for these bad boys now, from $13.99 when I first started buying them)
Hope these pictures helped anyone's decision on whether or not to get these. I recommend it....after you take out a loan.
Thanks for lookin....
Chip OUT
HC4L!
