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Post by alannak on Jul 29, 2010 9:59:36 GMT -5
Being a 34 year old wrestling figures fan, I began my collecting days with AWA and LJN figs. Moved on to Hasbro and Bone Crunchers. When Classic Superstars came out, I was the happiest person on the planet! I got a chance to have figures of people I never thought would get made.
When CS ended, I thought it was the end of my collecting days. I don't even watch the new product so I have no desire for a HHH figure. When Mattel announced the Legends figures, I was not interested because I already had like 150 CS figures...why would I spend more time and money buying the same names in a different scale?
Well, then I saw the Von Erich's and Savage being signed and I was growing more interested in Mattel. I bought a Steamboat yesterday and absolutley love it! Great detail and not as flimsy as I thought it would be with all the articulation. I will still eagerly anticipate the Jakks NWA figures but I am not getting my hopes up too high for a good product for years to come.
If Mattel keeps churning out awesome Legends, I will be giving them my money
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Post by stoningtonj on Jul 29, 2010 10:08:42 GMT -5
awesome ...I grew up with the AWAs as well...hated the LJNs and Hasbro figs tho... I used to have some awesome events with my AWA figs tho. The Fabulous Ones vs the Freebirds...Midnight Rockers vs the Long Riders.. Gagnes Raiders vs the Road Warriors...man those were the days...funny thing is i always hated the articulation on RAS...I used to rock out with the he man style articulation of the AWAs..... sorry...i get nostalgic with these figs..lol..but yeah...the MIdnight Rocker mattels are what sold me...I kinda wish they were in BASIC form tho...ever since my Elite Punks leg broke ,im anti-Elite...Which is weird cuz i LOVE the DAs/DIs by Jakks....lol...sorry to hijack this...AWA figs rule tho  |
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 29, 2010 10:09:19 GMT -5
Wise decision
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Post by StingerSplash on Jul 29, 2010 10:37:37 GMT -5
Smart move, my friend.
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Post by D.B.K. on Jul 29, 2010 11:14:39 GMT -5
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Post by Obi-TruLove on Jul 29, 2010 11:16:06 GMT -5
Best move you have ever done. Trust me, these figures will not be 6 Inch Bobble Heads.  |
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Post by carly1988 on Jul 29, 2010 11:20:05 GMT -5
Congrats......Now is there any reason you felt the need to post this in the JAKKS board, knowing it will do nothing but start arguments with people coming over going 'ZOMG Mattel Rulz, JAkks blows Chinese New Years balls"
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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Jul 29, 2010 11:33:24 GMT -5
ZOMG Mattel Rulz, JAkks blows Chinese New Years balls
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2010 11:34:36 GMT -5
I also made the jump 2 Mattel legends. but i will never sell off my classic superstars collection.
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Post by TD#1=My head hurts on Jul 29, 2010 11:55:18 GMT -5
Here is a cookie now go away  |
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Post by cuddlesthepluto on Jul 29, 2010 12:41:27 GMT -5
YOU SOLD OUT YOU SOLD OUT YOU SOLD OUT YOU SOLD OUT...............Just Kidding Mattel Elite Are Kinda Sorta Nice.....However
JAKKS DELUXE IMPACT TILL THE BITTER END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But I Digress........
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2010 13:17:36 GMT -5
awesome ...I grew up with the AWAs as well...hated the LJNs and Hasbro figs tho... I used to have some awesome events with my AWA figs tho. The Fabulous Ones vs the Freebirds...Midnight Rockers vs the Long Riders.. Gagnes Raiders vs the Road Warriors...man those were the days...funny thing is i always hated the articulation on RAS...I used to rock out with the he man style articulation of the AWAs..... sorry...i get nostalgic with these figs..lol..but yeah...the MIdnight Rocker mattels are what sold me...I kinda wish they were in BASIC form tho...ever since my Elite Punks leg broke ,im anti-Elite...Which is weird cuz i LOVE the DAs/DIs by Jakks....lol...sorry to hijack this...AWA figs rule tho Yes, the Remco AWA figs did rule. Finally someone who understands how much better they were than those LJNs and Hasbros. On topic, I like the Mattel legends. I can't stand all the "Mattel is perfect" craziness, and I'm disappointed that Jakks isn't stepping up their game with TNA and LotR, but I'll enjoy seeing whether the Mattel line can match the depth and breadth of the Classic line over time. They're off to a great start -- I never thought I'd be getting NWA and territories figures from Mattel. |
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Post by raabhimselffanv2 on Jul 29, 2010 13:17:41 GMT -5
That's just wonderful now if only I could give a damn.
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Post by jjtna on Jul 29, 2010 13:36:29 GMT -5
Then Go 2 The Mattel Section....TNA And Jakks 4-Life!
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Post by dgnr8 on Jul 29, 2010 16:32:26 GMT -5
ZOMG Mattel Rulz, JAkks blows Chin... GOT-DAMNIT COBRA!!  In all seriousness, I think you'll be pleased with your decision. I've found, like most others, Mattel's product to be superior in every conceivable way. Scale, detail, in-demand attires, variety, part choices... all are issues you need not worry with. I still cannot understand the stubborn Jakks loyalists... what good is new stuff matching your old stuff if its all cheap looking, inaccurate, and outdated? Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to be picking up Jakks TNA's must haves... DI1 Sting, DI2 Hogan & LOTR1 Sting will be joining my collection if I can find them. However, I'm not going to deprive my collection of the single best wrestling figure lines to ever exist either. |
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Post by Smash Ventura on Jul 29, 2010 22:55:16 GMT -5
awesome ...I grew up with the AWAs as well...hated the LJNs and Hasbro figs tho... I used to have some awesome events with my AWA figs tho. The Fabulous Ones vs the Freebirds...Midnight Rockers vs the Long Riders.. Gagnes Raiders vs the Road Warriors...man those were the days...funny thing is i always hated the articulation on RAS...I used to rock out with the he man style articulation of the AWAs..... sorry...i get nostalgic with these figs..lol..but yeah...the MIdnight Rocker mattels are what sold me...I kinda wish they were in BASIC form tho...ever since my Elite Punks leg broke ,im anti-Elite...Which is weird cuz i LOVE the DAs/DIs by Jakks....lol...sorry to hijack this...AWA figs rule tho Yes, the Remco AWA figs did rule. Finally someone who understands how much better they were than those LJNs and Hasbros. On topic, I like the Mattel legends. I can't stand all the "Mattel is perfect" craziness, and I'm disappointed that Jakks isn't stepping up their game with TNA and LotR, but I'll enjoy seeing whether the Mattel line can match the depth and breadth of the Classic line over time. They're off to a great start -- I never thought I'd be getting NWA and territories figures from Mattel. come on magnum man, i know i got a ljn themed cs collection but i have always said remcos where they lacked in the kind of star power that ljn had they were better in playabillity  i have always said that man got alot of nastalgia for my ljns and my remcos |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2010 23:05:37 GMT -5
come on magnum man, i know i got a ljn themed cs collection but i have always said remcos where they lacked in the kind of star power that ljn had they were better in playabillity i have always said that man got alot of nastalgia for my ljns and my remcos Aww, dude that wasn't a shot at you (just at LJNs). I love seeing your stuff. I just wanted to share in the Remco love. |
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Post by Smash Ventura on Jul 29, 2010 23:36:38 GMT -5
come on magnum man, i know i got a ljn themed cs collection but i have always said remcos where they lacked in the kind of star power that ljn had they were better in playabillity i have always said that man got alot of nastalgia for my ljns and my remcos Aww, dude that wasn't a shot at you (just at LJNs). I love seeing your stuff. I just wanted to share in the Remco love. no bro wasnt taken as a shot at all..just was hoping you recalled that i have love for the remcos to bro...remco and ljn was some good times for me...just wanted to say that and agree with the remco love... |
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Post by Obi-TruLove on Jul 29, 2010 23:51:48 GMT -5
I'm neutral! I love both Toy Companies... I'm not going to say one is better than the other.
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Post by EMW Figure Shelf on Jul 30, 2010 0:01:17 GMT -5
I too have "crossed the line" to Mattel. I got most of the TNA figs I wanted now I only need the guns, Abyss, LAX, Lethal, beautiful people then I'm all done with Jakks unless they make good legends.
I will buy from both companies as I was grown up in a house with a dad who would be in his 40s having wall to wall LJNs, Remcos, Hasbros, OSFTM, Toybiz, Galoob, and Jakks (Yes I can say Remco was the crap I am only 18 years old but I have enjoyed them and the ring as well ;D) but also I can't stand loyalists as yes I know that is their fave company BUT now in days its more stupid because we are still able to mesh Jakks and Mattel together...you couldnt do that with a remco and a LJN. only meshing that went around was Hasbro and galoob or Toybiz OSFTM and Jakks. (talking bout the WWF/WCW/ECW days)
anywho, I am now in the process of looking to get some mattels and I am surely 8 months behind but I am heading to TRU for the first time in 2 months tomorrow, can anyone gimme the heads up on what good figures are out now to get being that I am kinda behind on what's out?
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