A pioneer series?

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A pioneer series? Sept 5, 2010 16:02:26 GMT -5

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Post by jjs on Sept 5, 2010 16:02:26 GMT -5

Even though it probably wouldn't be marketable (since most fans today say Frank Gotch who? and would buy a John Cena figure over a Gotch or a George Hackenschmidt ). It would be awesome if Mattel created a pioneer series.

Pioneer era in pro wrestling
Ed "the Strangler" Lewis
Frank Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Tom Jenkins
Stu Hart
Earl Caddock
The Great Gama
Stanislaus Zbyszko

TV era
Gorgeous George
"Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers
Lou Thezs
Antonino Rocca
Bobo Brazil
Bruno Sammratino
"Classy" Freddie Blassie
Danny Hodge

So what do you guys think? Would you buy this hypothetical line?
If Mattel doesn't do a line like this perhaps TNA with is partnership with JAKKS could create it on their classic line.

Also Gotch and Hackenschmidt deserve a figure.

Marzec Mid-Carder Joined on: Jan 28, 2010 16:47:58 GMT -5 Posts: 369	A pioneer series? Sept 5, 2010 16:22:18 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Marzec on Sept 5, 2010 16:22:18 GMT -5 This would have to be a limited edition boxset. If they only made 500 0r 1000 it would sell and be highly sought after by collecters. The guys that consider themselves "wrestling historians" would be all over this.

jjs Mid-Carder Joined on: Sept 4, 2010 15:28:49 GMT -5 Posts: 121	A pioneer series? Sept 5, 2010 16:33:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jjs on Sept 5, 2010 16:33:49 GMT -5 I feel like e-mailing Mattel this perhaps we will see Gorgoeus George since the WWE is fliming a movie about him and since he is a Hall of Fame Member.

Next Man’s Knowing Rock WF Lord of the Board Drinking yummy and sweet tears Joined on: Feb 10, 2008 17:45:56 GMT -5 Posts: 28,612	A pioneer series? Sept 5, 2010 19:36:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Sept 5, 2010 19:36:53 GMT -5 I wouldn't buy it. Heck, I haven't even got any interest in Dusty Rhodes. For me, it's pretty much only stuff from 1991 onwards, when I first got into wrestling. Even Rick Rude vs Warrior was a little before my time.
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A pioneer series? Sept 5, 2010 19:57:57 GMT -5

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Post by Deja Voodoo on Sept 5, 2010 19:57:57 GMT -5

Sept 5, 2010 19:36:53 GMT -5 Next Man’s Knowing Rock said:

I wouldn't buy it. Heck, I haven't even got any interest in Dusty Rhodes. For me, it's pretty much only stuff from 1991 onwards, when I first got into wrestling. Even Rick Rude vs Warrior was a little before my time.

Well then if you won't buy it I guess there's not point in making it, huh?

It's a decent idea if it would be a limited addition set. It'll be cool if they were black & white figures.

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wrasslin Mid-Carder Joined on: Aug 31, 2010 0:29:07 GMT -5 Posts: 273	A pioneer series? Sept 8, 2010 22:54:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wrasslin on Sept 8, 2010 22:54:25 GMT -5 I totally didn't even see this post before I suggested the gotch vs hackenschmidt. Atleast someone is on the same page.

Post by jjs on Sept 5, 2010 16:02:26 GMT -5

Post by Marzec on Sept 5, 2010 16:22:18 GMT -5

Post by jjs on Sept 5, 2010 16:33:49 GMT -5

Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Sept 5, 2010 19:36:53 GMT -5

Post by Deja Voodoo on Sept 5, 2010 19:57:57 GMT -5

Post by wrasslin on Sept 8, 2010 22:54:25 GMT -5