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Post by dezzydhakidd on Jun 11, 2011 7:54:56 GMT -5
They answered my question about a WrestleMania 27 set,yes can't wait.
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Post by wyleecyotee on Jun 11, 2011 8:11:46 GMT -5
I really thought that Q&A was good, they may not be pleasing to me to hear about no Hawkins or Barretta (or free figure  ), but at least they say it. I like that they do these Q&As so we can give specific questions of what we want to know. It's their business and they need to make money, it's no good making a Hawkins, Michael Cole or Repo Man just for 200 people who want them, that wouldn't make much money for them. It's nice to be told that instead of nothing or "STAY TUNED"/"MAYBE!!". |
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Post by AdamBomb on Jun 11, 2011 8:58:42 GMT -5
I had a good laugh at the UFC knock, to myself and a LOT of other people they are UGLY as sin to look at. They're proportioned funny, the joints look terrible, and they're EXTREMELY skinny.
Bummed about no Spidey Rey, especially since they were able to produce an Avatar-esque Rey... but it is what it is. Just always been my favorite look of his in WCW... can't blame me for tryin. Very interesting to find out about the 3D computer sculpting too, that's gotta be a hell of a thing to see.
You guys that are upset, at least Mattel is giving you straight up and honest answers and NOT just blowing smoke up your skirt. As much as some of you might want Hawkins and Barretta - in two months time of their release, you'd all complain that they're "warming shelves" - and don't tell me you wouldn't. I still see Kidd and Smith wherever I go, and those are FANTASTIC figures.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 9:15:17 GMT -5
Agreed , UFC figs look bad
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Post by bendover10100 on Jun 11, 2011 9:40:42 GMT -5
Cool of them to answer my question about Definining Moments Jericho. Not exactly what I wanted to hear though. This REALLY irks me because HALf of the people in DM have had an EG figure! HBK, Rock, Triple H, and Undertaker. 1 from each DM have had an EG. |
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jun 11, 2011 9:40:44 GMT -5
If it is based on TV time then why has there been numerous HHH & Undertaker figures released lately? Ricardo, Baretta, Hawkins, and all the Nexus members have had more TV time over the last year than both of them. You don't understand, do you? It's not a "X number of minutes on TV = figure!" equation. TV time generally equals more exposure and recognition for a wrestler, which means fans are more likely to buy a figure of them. Undertaker and HHH are beyond that point, on account of being two of the biggest names in wrestling over the last two decades and already have huge fanbases to buy their figures. Trent Baretta, not so much. It's their business and they need to make money, it's no good making a Hawkins, Michael Cole or Repo Man just for 200 people who want them, that wouldn't make much money for them. It's nice to be told that instead of nothing or "STAY TUNED"/"MAYBE!!". Exactly! Excellent point from AdamBomb, too... The people that are screaming for Mattel to make figures of unknowns are the same people who'd complain about them shelfwarming and stopping new stock coming in a couple of months down the line. |
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Post by marino13 on Jun 11, 2011 9:46:31 GMT -5
I really don't see why so many are upset with this Q & A. Don't ask a question if you don't want to hear the answer. At least we get a weekly Q & A in the first place. How many other companies do that?
They said we'll get the Rockers and yet people are saying the Legend line is probably done! I don't get it.
And just cause they say "not in our plans right now" doesn't mean it won't be in a month or so.
I'm very glad to hear we are getting a WM27 series. I feared we weren't at this point.
And I'm also glad to hear more current Rock's are on the way. I mean I assumed, but it's nice for it to be confirmed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 9:52:56 GMT -5
You don't understand, do you? It's not a "X number of minutes on TV = figure!" equation. TV time generally equals more exposure and recognition for a wrestler, which means fans are more likely to buy a figure of them. Undertaker and HHH are beyond that point, on account of being two of the biggest names in wrestling over the last two decades Not to argue with you, i agree 100% . But i dont Understand Why in the World Undertaker and HHH (also HBK Andre and Bret) Have yet to see light of day in the "Legends" Line. As they are like you said " the biggest names in wrestling over the last two decades" But yet they Spit out guys Like Pillman and Kevin von erich who only appeal to one time frame each, and were never that popular or never held the World Title. Honestly if Legends is Over , Ill Cope . But I would be Extremely Dissapointed in Mattel if they Dropped the line without Putting the WWE Staples in it, It would be like they gave up without trying. |
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Post by Scotty Flamingo on Jun 11, 2011 10:15:37 GMT -5
If it is based on TV time then why has there been numerous HHH & Undertaker figures released lately? Ricardo, Baretta, Hawkins, and all the Nexus members have had more TV time over the last year than both of them. You don't understand, do you? It's not a "X number of minutes on TV = figure!" equation. TV time generally equals more exposure and recognition for a wrestler, which means fans are more likely to buy a figure of them. Undertaker and HHH are beyond that point, on account of being two of the biggest names in wrestling over the last two decades and already have huge fanbases to buy their figures. Trent Baretta, not so much. I know HHH & Undertaker are well known and have a big fan base. I have also noticed that many times the first time releases are usually the ones that sell faster and the ones who have been released numerous times seem to sit on the shelves. Currently there are numerous HHH, Undertaker, Orton, Punk, & Sheamus figures not selling fast and Barrett, Ryder, & Slater are selling shortly after being put out. I would believe that if Barretta, Ricardo, & Hawkins were made RSC would sell out them faster than if another Cena or Orton wer made. |
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Post by JKLMD2002 on Jun 11, 2011 10:52:01 GMT -5
I think for a time that's true but I definitely can get the Elites of Tyson Kidd and DH Smith at pretty much any Wal-Mart now. It's essential I think to get all those current stars eventually if nothing else for your Sheamus figures to squash but put too many out at the same time and they'll just stay on the pegs after a while.
I wonder how much of a figure budget goes into the head sculpt and paint apps for someone with a relatively lesser amount like Hawkins. It seems at least from the board there's some demand for these guys and with Moms and Dads not knowing about RSC exclusives it seems like making those lower-tier guys the website exclusives instead of guaranteed sellers like Rey and CM Punk.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 11:26:07 GMT -5
By the time Bearded Orton is released he won't have a beard I bet hahah
And some of the questions you guys asked are ridiculous lmao,
Since we clearly won't see Hogan, Flair, Sting, or Lesnar for a while, would it be possible to make generic bodies for these guys with someone else's head so we can we make customs? Obviously you can't really put tattoos on Lesnar's back, but you can make him broad shouldered. You can have a somewhat tall figure with red knee pads, yellow boots and trunks with big arms so our custom Hogan doesn't have be as short as Warrior or need a custom paint job. Just as THQ gives us these options in the create-a-wrestler mode, you could do similar things here, but we'd have to provide our own heads (from Jakks, obviously). Are there any plans for something similar to this?
LMAO stupid question
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Post by Rob7274 on Jun 11, 2011 11:27:32 GMT -5
You don't understand, do you? It's not a "X number of minutes on TV = figure!" equation. TV time generally equals more exposure and recognition for a wrestler, which means fans are more likely to buy a figure of them. Undertaker and HHH are beyond that point, on account of being two of the biggest names in wrestling over the last two decades and already have huge fanbases to buy their figures. Trent Baretta, not so much. I know HHH & Undertaker are well known and have a big fan base. I have also noticed that many times the first time releases are usually the ones that sell faster and the ones who have been released numerous times seem to sit on the shelves. Currently there are numerous HHH, Undertaker, Orton, Punk, & Sheamus figures not selling fast and Barrett, Ryder, & Slater are selling shortly after being put out. I would believe that if Barretta, Ricardo, & Hawkins were made RSC would sell out them faster than if another Cena or Orton wer made. Totally agree!!! Look at Yoshi Tatsu! |
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Post by Rob7274 on Jun 11, 2011 11:46:45 GMT -5
Some of those answers really have me scratching my head and wondering what they are doing?(but then again so did some of questions) No "make good" Snuka or Slaughter is flat out disappointing. I really enjoyed the last Q&A, this one, not so much. (and it's not because they shot down both of brilliant ideas haha) Same here they seem to be making some very silly mistakes and saying it would'nt be profitable but a 100th John Cena will be. Lets look at Orton Elite 9 price on RSC and say Zack Ryder Or Yoshi....Hang on a minute he's not even on the site no more due to selling out and he has'nt been on Raw and Smackdown for age's... People want new to Elite Guys more than anogher Orton, Triple H, Cena therefore making people like Beretta, Hawkins, Masters and Richardo more profitable. Mattel really seems to be losing the plot with all there lines at the minute.... Maybe I'm over reacting a bit but... All we seem to be getting recently is bad news and rereleases. Thats soon going to change the way people think and buy into the line. |
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Post by ctln4rko on Jun 11, 2011 12:08:48 GMT -5
since there isn't a new ask mattel thread,
how far are we from seeing elite dashing cody rhodes?
will we get a completely bald Randy orton?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2011 12:20:24 GMT -5
ya they seem a little out of touch if you ask me...... im just baffled, if jakks could sell Jim Ross, why cant Mattel Sell Actual current Wrestlers.... or Older Legends.....  Hopefully SDCC goes well and Mattel Squashes any rumours about Legends being over..... |
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Post by Quanthor on Jun 11, 2011 12:51:41 GMT -5
ya they seem a little out of touch if you ask me...... im just baffled, if jakks could sell Jim Ross, why cant Mattel Sell Actual current Wrestlers.... or Older Legends..... Hopefully SDCC goes well and Mattel Squashes any rumours about Legends being over..... Yeah, Classic Superstars lasted how many years? Mattel wants you to believe that there's no market for such items. Maybe their business model is different, perhaps since they are a huge company they are able to produce more to bring down the cost of items and if they can't sell their over production it's not worth it to them. That's the only things that makes sense because there are more obscure toy lines that sell far less figures that tend to hang around for long time. |
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jun 11, 2011 12:59:33 GMT -5
I know HHH & Undertaker are well known and have a big fan base. I have also noticed that many times the first time releases are usually the ones that sell faster and the ones who have been released numerous times seem to sit on the shelves. Currently there are numerous HHH, Undertaker, Orton, Punk, & Sheamus figures not selling fast and Barrett, Ryder, & Slater are selling shortly after being put out. I would believe that if Barretta, Ricardo, & Hawkins were made RSC would sell out them faster than if another Cena or Orton wer made.You might be right about that, but you would do well to realise that RSC and us hardcore collectors are not representative of the general market for these toys. These figures aren't made for 200 collectors, they're made to catch the eyes of kids and parents in toy stores all over the world. I looked at Yoshi Tatsu a lot when his series 7 figure was rotting on shelves long after everyone else in that series (even the massively overproduced Undertaker re-release) had sold. Hell, I got mine when it went on sale from WWEShop, and it took a long time to sell out even then. Again -- something being popular on here doesn't mean it's popular with real people. |
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Post by thehardys4life on Jun 11, 2011 13:00:01 GMT -5
Ryder had 2 figures and he had no tv time and it still sells amazingly.
Barreta is on superstars ever week and on smackdown he deserves a figure and I want one.
Im sick of the "TV TIME" answers especially. When it's not true.
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Post by Scotty Flamingo on Jun 11, 2011 14:01:06 GMT -5
I know HHH & Undertaker are well known and have a big fan base. I have also noticed that many times the first time releases are usually the ones that sell faster and the ones who have been released numerous times seem to sit on the shelves. Currently there are numerous HHH, Undertaker, Orton, Punk, & Sheamus figures not selling fast and Barrett, Ryder, & Slater are selling shortly after being put out. I would believe that if Barretta, Ricardo, & Hawkins were made RSC would sell out them faster than if another Cena or Orton wer made.You might be right about that, but you would do well to realise that RSC and us hardcore collectors are not representative of the general market for these toys. These figures aren't made for 200 collectors, they're made to catch the eyes of kids and parents in toy stores all over the world. I know that RSC & us are not the only collectors. Kids tend to like a variety of different wrestlers for their feds so the more different wrestlers that Mattel produces the better. Plus parents are more likely to buy Barretta or Hawkins since they don't understand why their kids would need another Cena or Orton when they already have one. |
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Post by guster on Jun 11, 2011 14:10:25 GMT -5
 This thread is absolutely embarrassing to the WF community. Newsflash: You guys have no idea what sells and what doesn't just based on what sells at your local store. This is a professional company that has been in business for decades and have people that specialize in analyzing and crunching the numbers to see what works and doesn't work. They've had this contract for over a year and half and if they continue to pump out Cenas, RKOs and Reys...THERE IS A REASON THEY ARE DOING IT! They sell. DUH! If they didn't, they would stop making them and re-evaluate like they are doing with Legends. Ryder had 2 figures and he had no tv time and it still sells amazingly. Barreta is on superstars ever week and on smackdown he deserves a figure and I want one. Im sick of the "TV TIME" answers especially. When it's not true. No. This is just asinine. We're talking about a dude who wrestles exclusively on a web show compared to another guy who's web show regurarly gets more views and hits then said show. Have you notice at RAW the NUMEROUS Ryder signs or the fact that Ryder's shirt has sold out 3 or 4 times now? Ryder is hot now among the hardcores. Most people think Baretta got fired when Caylen Croft was released. He's such a star, you managed to spell his name wrong too.  So no. Just no. Just a bunch of babies in this thread when Mattel is trying to do something nice. Don't be surprised when Mattel stops doing these because people don't appreciate and just bitch and moan. |
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