Micro
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Post by Micro on May 15, 2011 12:00:00 GMT -5
Sometimes, a few figures fall through the cracks and don't get picked up. Perhaps the head scan or attire is off, it's not a Basic/Elite (Depending which style you prefer), or there's not enough money in the budget at the time. For me, most of the time, I pass on almost all Basic figures and wait for the Elite version to come out later. But some figures only had a Basic version made before they were released from the WWE. They tend to warm the pegs for months until they slowly fade away to obscurity. Sometimes, though, they reappear when you least expect them. For example, a couple of weeks ago, I found this old 2-pack at Walmart: I remember being tempted to get this set when it came out. Both are cool figures and I knew Tommy Dreamer wouldn't have another Mattel figure made since he was long gone at the time. Unfortunately, I had to budget my spending money and really wanted Elite Christian instead. In the end, I decided to stick with my choice to collect only Elite figures. Something inside me always felt a little bad to leave this hardcore legend behind, though, so I'm glad I found him again! Sure, Tommy Dreamer isn't a flashy looking character but as the Innovator of Violence, he doesn't need to be. He's a tough guy who will give you a war in the ring and it's nice to have him in my roster now. I like that Mattel gave him an ECW shirt to remind us of the good old brutal hardcore days! Tommy Dreamer doesn't back off from any fight, even against giant cats! Heheh, I guess my cat is a big fan. She wouldn't leave him alone while I was taking pics, so now she's on the internet!
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2011 12:03:16 GMT -5
I really liked this figure. There was absolutely no hesitation when I saw it in stores. I picked it up and bought it. Great Figure!!!!!
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mmondrag96
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Post by mmondrag96 on May 15, 2011 12:11:02 GMT -5
I think that Dreamer is one of my favorite basic figures.
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Post by Glovatrix-Brent on May 15, 2011 12:11:20 GMT -5
Still have a JAKKS Dreamer. Problem is I display it with my other ECW figures, which are JAKKS. Otherwise I'd be all over that Mattel one. Still might get it someday if I find it for the right price. Wouldn't mind displaying a Mattel one with a silver ECW title.
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Post by ozzytorezwrestling on May 15, 2011 12:15:24 GMT -5
Amazing pics dude. Suprised you still were able to find that pack. Nice pick up.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2011 12:18:00 GMT -5
This pack is warming shelves all over my TRU.
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TheEdgeHead41
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Post by TheEdgeHead41 on May 15, 2011 12:35:10 GMT -5
WOW! I honestly forgot about that figure. Great figure nonetheless.
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Post by paynexkiller on May 15, 2011 12:38:21 GMT -5
Damn, Look at that ****.
I still hate the smiling head scans, and Tommy looks kinda.. Blank. Nothing really good I can say about them personally. Great series of threads though.
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Post by ricflair4ever on May 15, 2011 15:19:04 GMT -5
I still love that 2 pack. That whole wave was actually pretty good. There's been 4 more Christians with that headscan since that one came out and they're cool to have the different color patterns ,so if anyone wants him he can be had. Tommy ,therefor,is the real winner of this set. He's a tremendous basic figure. I would suggest him to anyone who's just starting their Mattel collection. Plus he may be the only ECW Original we get from Mattel for a long time.
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Post by The Silent Flute (joepetree) on May 15, 2011 15:30:35 GMT -5
The only reason i would get that Tommy is to have An Elite Version Made Of him
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Post by painfulregret on May 15, 2011 15:54:28 GMT -5
Great pick-ups. Amazing how you have been able to find older figures recently. First the Basic 5 Mike Knox, and now this one. Both figures look pretty good and that Dreamer is awesome for his first and only Mattel figure.
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Post by nathanielnd on May 15, 2011 17:46:47 GMT -5
God, I want that figure so bad !
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Post by ScarlettKross (down4cena) on May 15, 2011 17:54:33 GMT -5
great figure, one of my favorite 2packs made to date.
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Post by joesgonnakillu on May 15, 2011 18:05:50 GMT -5
Love that figure, I just found the toybiz sandman/hak figure and got his kendo stick with tommy now. No barbwire though
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Post by DemonsWiLL on May 15, 2011 18:40:28 GMT -5
i know. He looks cool. I'm trying to get him right now because i realized he'll be harder to find. Going to get two and make one elite!! yay!!
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richversion1
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Post by richversion1 on May 15, 2011 19:56:18 GMT -5
i always wanted Dreamer but didnt want the christian, kinda regert it now, if i ever see it again i might have to get it now...
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Post by edge1700 on May 15, 2011 20:11:31 GMT -5
This pack is warming shelves all over my TRU. Same here. I snagged up a set when I found it a few months back because they only had 1...but then they got some stock from a store that was closing and they've had 3-4 at TRU since.
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Post by kjtoys on May 16, 2011 0:09:00 GMT -5
i got this 2-pack right when it came out. i also got it autographed by dreamer. one of my favorite mattels
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Micro
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Post by Micro on May 16, 2011 3:56:12 GMT -5
Thanks, guys! Now that I have all the newest stuff coming in from RSC, it's kinda fun to make a random pick-up when I come across something I passed on a while ago. Still have a JAKKS Dreamer. Problem is I display it with my other ECW figures, which are JAKKS. Otherwise I'd be all over that Mattel one. Still might get it someday if I find it for the right price. Wouldn't mind displaying a Mattel one with a silver ECW title. The silver ECW title would be awesome! Did Jakks ever make it? Amazing how you have been able to find older figures recently. First the Basic 5 Mike Knox, and now this one. Yeah, a nice thing about traveling to the East Coast is finding different stuff! On the West Coast, Targets and TRU are the ones that get new stuff while over here, I see more variety in Walmarts, Kmarts, and TRU. The local Boscovs, in particular, is a blast from the past with scattered leftovers from Series 2-5! Love that figure, I just found the toybiz sandman/hak figure and got his kendo stick with tommy now. No barbwire though I think that an Elite Tommy Dreamer wouldn't be complete without a kendo stick. That's a cool accessory to have, It'd be nice if Mattel made a set of hardcore weapons! i got this 2-pack right when it came out. i also got it autographed by dreamer. one of my favorite mattels Very nice, congrats on the autograph!
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Post by fallbrawl on May 16, 2011 10:38:42 GMT -5
I might have to get Dreamer now.
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