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Post by Random Hero Est. 2003 on Jan 8, 2010 23:38:37 GMT -5
I just found Mattel WWE figures in the Twin Ports and I was so pumped when I found the Elites in Target. I didn't want to drop more than 50 on anything yesterday so I bought Ted/Cody, Michaels/Jericho and an Elite Edge. First off, I could not have been more impressed with the detail, absolutely falwless. BUT, after I got the coat off the figure (which was damn near impossible) I could barely look at it. It was just ugly looking. The body, the scan, the torso especially. It was just gross. Compared to a basic, it looked like a cheap knock off toy brand. Not to mention the playability was nothing special. DA's and TNA's figs were WAY easier to play with than this junk.
I'm not COMPLETELY unsold on Elites yet. I do want to pick up the MVP fig and try it out. I think what threw me off was Edge looked so much bulkier with his coat on and once it came off it was shocking to see how wrong I was. But now that I can see MVP, Punk, and Mysterio, I think I might give those a shot.
But Elites, for the most part, are bad juju.
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Post by DKR on Jan 8, 2010 23:42:03 GMT -5
I can't agree with you on the Elites. I actually can't find any flaws with them. The CM Punk is such a good figure. But I can agree with you that Edge is the weakest of the first bunch.
But, hey, we are all entitled to our own opinions. I would give the others a try.
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Post by Warrior82 on Jan 9, 2010 0:18:34 GMT -5
Edge and even Undertaker are both the weaker links due to the jackets being so hard to remove, But these figures are amazing. Especially punk and Rey. But the detail and overall look on all of them is well worth the $14.99 in my opinion.
I think if you picked up MVP, Punk, or Rey, you would be more impressed.
But hey, if you still dont like them, you have the excellent basic line to fall back on.
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Post by BigDaddyChacon on Jan 9, 2010 0:24:07 GMT -5
IMO, Edge's Elite figure is pretty darn awesome. I think the torso choice is excellent since Edge doesn't have a bulky physique. He's pretty lean and does not have that much muscle definition which I think the figure captures pretty well. My only complaints on the figure are the trench coat which is hard as hell to remove, and the facial hair deco. The color used for his facial hair doesn't match the color they used for the hair on his head. His eyebrows also are not that noticible. Hopefully they are able to correct these issues in future Edge releases.
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Post by DKR on Jan 9, 2010 0:37:40 GMT -5
IMO, Edge's Elite figure is pretty darn awesome. I think the torso choice is excellent since Edge doesn't have a bulky physique. He's pretty lean and does not have that much muscle definition which I think the figure captures pretty well. My only complaints on the figure are the trench coat which is hard as hell to remove, and the facial hair deco. The color used for his facial hair doesn't match the color they used for the hair on his head. His eyebrows also are not that noticible. Hopefully they are able to correct these issues in future Edge releases. While I think that Mattel could have used a softer material for the coat (ala Foragers torso cover), I am glad that they did not go the cloth route. Cloth never really looks good at this scale. I think that the coat is a very nice sculpt and looks really good when on the figure. It hangs and flows naturally. And, honestly, how many times are we going to have to take the coat on and off? I mean it is displayed one way or the other - with the coat or without. |
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Post by marino13 on Jan 9, 2010 0:40:43 GMT -5
I'm a huge fan of the basic line. The Elite are okay, so far. I only got Rey from the Elite line but I plan on getting a basic one to replace it.
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Jan 9, 2010 0:42:05 GMT -5
true, i'm a little uneasy with my Elite Edge too, but i'm really happy with my Edge and Rey, i just wish i could have used the jacket to put on my older Jakks Edge fig, but it doesn't fit. I love the elites though, and will pretty much only get Elites, the only basics i get are either going to be 1) guys that aren't getting an elite fig anytime that i know of and 2) guys who are total marks for myself (CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW REGAL)
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jan 9, 2010 0:57:57 GMT -5
I wish all the figs were Elite. They are awesome and by far my favorite.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Jan 9, 2010 1:06:52 GMT -5
I like the details on Elite and they do have more articulation,....buuuuuuut they are a lot stiffer and harder to play with than DA figures.
I will continue to buy Elites, but right now I think I like the Basic figures a little more. I have 5 Elites and 7 Basics.
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Post by The-Rock on Jan 9, 2010 1:07:45 GMT -5
ya this is probably true. I bought MVP as I collect only raw superstars. I was real hesitant to buy him, but only did it because I had to buy another mattel figure to get $20 back during the TRU sale. not worth the extra $5, that stomach articulation is not even worth anything. his added accessories are worthless. the added hip movement is ok, but is only work an extra $1 or 2 like the da to ra cost was
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Post by BigDaddyChacon on Jan 9, 2010 1:08:05 GMT -5
IMO, Edge's Elite figure is pretty darn awesome. I think the torso choice is excellent since Edge doesn't have a bulky physique. He's pretty lean and does not have that much muscle definition which I think the figure captures pretty well. My only complaints on the figure are the trench coat which is hard as hell to remove, and the facial hair deco. The color used for his facial hair doesn't match the color they used for the hair on his head. His eyebrows also are not that noticible. Hopefully they are able to correct these issues in future Edge releases. While I think that Mattel could have used a softer material for the coat (ala Foragers torso cover), I am glad that they did not go the cloth route. Cloth never really looks good at this scale. I think that the coat is a very nice sculpt and looks really good when on the figure. It hangs and flows naturally. And, honestly, how many times are we going to have to take the coat on and off? I mean it is displayed one way or the other - with the coat or without. Very true. At first, I was going to display my Elite figures without their entrance attire accessories. Then I realized that the coats look so damn nice on the figures, so I decided to leave all the entrance attire on them. I think they look so much better with it on. |
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Post by Raoul the Great on Jan 9, 2010 1:51:44 GMT -5
I really like the Elites. I love having a Rey who is to scale but still highly articulated. The MVP is great and CM Punk is amazing with his shirt. I hate the rubber coats, but I bought Undertaker anyway when I found out I could switch his head with a Jakks head. (It looks amazing and far better than any Taker DA).
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Post by The Dude on Jan 9, 2010 2:48:05 GMT -5
For me the Elite just new a new groin piece that allows for better leg playbility. Other than that I love both lines equally.
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Post by Spicoli~! on Jan 9, 2010 2:53:53 GMT -5
i think if you picked up an elite rey you'd love the elites. My only elites are edge and rey and I do think that Edge's torso while small, gives him justice because compared to 10 years ago, he is not nearly as big as he was. I think the figure captures that very well. Rey is a great example of an elite figure and from what I've seen taker and punk are too. Of course if they aren't your cup of tea you can still buy the occassional elite and collect mostly basics which is what makes this line incredible
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Post by King Silva on Jan 9, 2010 4:25:53 GMT -5
I don't think I will buy Elites anyways so thier quality won't affect me. Others seem to like them more though and everything has it's pros and cons.
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Post by PJ on Jan 9, 2010 6:19:50 GMT -5
I think Taker is the weakest of the first set...but I'm holding off my judgment on the Elites until Series 2 when I get Trips, Orton & DiBiase. If I like them more than Series 1 I'll buy more Elites in the Future. If not I'll just get the Cody for Series 3 and that'll be it until they make another HHH or guys I really like.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2010 6:23:08 GMT -5
I'm like PJ, I've just received CM Punk and Rey, and I'm only gonna get Edge as well from Elite 1.
Elite 2 is what I'm looking forward to, if they are that good, I'll be going full time Elite.
My only complaint is I've got two paint smudges on my Elite Punk, so that's something I got to fix now.
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Post by The Silent Flute (joepetree) on Jan 9, 2010 11:26:00 GMT -5
yeah I like the Elites as well and i plan on being a full time collector of Elites
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Post by Burger Lad on Jan 9, 2010 12:45:25 GMT -5
Are the Elites the same size as Jakks RA or the same as basics Mattel?
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Post by The Dude on Jan 9, 2010 12:49:03 GMT -5
Are the Elites the same size as Jakks RA or the same as basics Mattel? Same size as basic. Depending on the RA, for the most part they are about even, unless it's one of the mega head figures. |
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