Kollecting King
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Post by Kollecting King on Sept 27, 2011 10:17:10 GMT -5
I would perfer current roster Elites because I'm pretty much collectin Elite only right now, but hopefully at this point most people have had Elites so it won't interfere much with getting new characters or updated attires having a few Flashbacks. But I'm worried Flashbacks will block shelves also. Sure Kane won't..but Shango? Is he that popular? Even jobber guys like Slater are on TV every week you know. They are packed one per case and Shango was one of the most popular Jakks Classic Superstars figures and this one is more detailed and has more of his unique accessories so i have no doubt that figure will fly off of shelves.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Sept 27, 2011 10:23:03 GMT -5
Like a bunch of people said if its the only way to get Legends figs then I'm all for it. I wish the Legends series would just come back to full sets of 6.
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Post by The Madness on Sept 27, 2011 10:47:28 GMT -5
They should make it 8 figs per series, with 4 elites & 4 flashbacks. A case should have 1 of each & no doubles. Fixed... much better Sign me up, too. There aren't a lot of guys on the current roster left to make. There are still hundreds of great choices for Legends/Flashback figures, and very few spots to release them in. I'm all for the current roster getting their figures, but I'd rather have Diesel, Razor, Luger, Yokozuna, Neidhart, etc., etc. than yet another version of a wrestler that already has several figures. But I'm worried Flashbacks will block shelves also. Sure Kane won't..but Shango? Is he that popular? Even jobber guys like Slater are on TV every week you know. Papa Shango will definitely be a highly sought-after figure. I'm glad to see Mattel is fixing the problem that plagued the Legends line and starting straight out of the gate with two figures that really can't fail.
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lestial12
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Post by lestial12 on Sept 27, 2011 12:02:17 GMT -5
All for flashbacks. I mean id like to see the legends back in stores and this is the only way it'll happen. Besides even though Taker is the biggest star in the WWE his figures are warming the pegs at my walmart. Its just a matter of the buyer.
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Post by juicewinslow on Sept 27, 2011 12:17:01 GMT -5
I like it better with 4 current and 2 Flashbacks. I collect all Elites and Legends.. I actually think they need to slow down on the amount of current Elites.
I just hope we don't get all Cenas, Mysterios, Ortons, and Undertakers.
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GrimKid
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Post by GrimKid on Sept 27, 2011 13:12:23 GMT -5
I Agree with Champ420 even though I love legends type flashback figures...if they failed as a separate line, they will only tend to fail the elite line as well...thus causing stores to not even wanna carry those...make legends a separate line and do it right or don't do it at all...There is way too many WWE superstars that need a debut elite or an updated elite to be taking up space with guys that have already been proven to not sell at that price point...
DONT GET ME WRONG!! I WANT LEGENDS FLASHBACKS!!! I just want CURRENT ELITES TOO and I want as many as possible...1 elite wave per month with 4 current 2 flashbacks would be acceptable to me, but every other month isn't enough :/
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Sept 27, 2011 13:33:05 GMT -5
I Agree with Champ420 even though I love legends type flashback figures...if they failed as a separate line, they will only tend to fail the elite line as well...thus causing stores to not even wanna carry those...make legends a separate line and do it right or don't do it at all...There is way too many WWE superstars that need a debut elite or an updated elite to be taking up space with guys that have already been proven to not sell at that price point... DONT GET ME WRONG!! I WANT LEGENDS FLASHBACKS!!! I just want CURRENT ELITES TOO and I want as many as possible...1 elite wave per month with 4 current 2 flashbacks would be acceptable to me, but every other month isn't enough :/ I dont think it will fail. The reasons the legends line failed is because they released guys like Jimmy Snuka in boots, Road Warriors instead of LOD and a lot less popular guys. While us collectors will buy them the avg wrestling fan won't. The flashbacks now allow mattel to make current guys and not just legends. If you release old looks of Kane (E12), maybe old Taker or HBK, HHH fans will buy them cuz they are familiar with them. Plus it will be based on how the whole set does and not just the individual figure.
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Post by billnasty on Sept 27, 2011 13:51:58 GMT -5
I want to be the first to LOL Not really sure what there is to "lol" about. Just curious to see if I was the only one who feels this way.... Wow, really? Go away and stop being a troll. LOL. I don't really see why anybody would be opposed to flashbacks in the elite line? I'm personally pumped. More stores around me carry elites than they ever did legends. I can't wait for Kane to hit stores!
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Post by TheChamp420 on Sept 27, 2011 17:44:20 GMT -5
Not really sure what there is to "lol" about. Just curious to see if I was the only one who feels this way.... Wow, really? Go away and stop being a troll. LOL. I don't really see why anybody would be opposed to flashbacks in the elite line? I'm personally pumped. More stores around me carry elites than they ever did legends. I can't wait for Kane to hit stores! A troll lol. That's funny coming from a guy who has been a member here for 3 days. Im not opposed to flashbacks. I'm just opposed to them taking up 2 current elite spots. I didnt say anything negative about them. Like I said earlier they should give us 6 regular elites & 2 flashbacks
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Rob7274
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Post by Rob7274 on Sept 27, 2011 18:28:51 GMT -5
Fixed... much better Yes please. Add my yes please. And as said if its the only way to get Legends then Im all for it. Lets just hope we dont keep getting repainted Cenas and Ortons
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Post by ilovethecenation on Sept 27, 2011 19:12:43 GMT -5
For me, it depends on the choice. If we get guys like Booker T, Nash, classic Taker, HBK, Jericho etc, I'm all for it. But if it's constantly jobbers that no one wants, I'm out. I doubt Mattel would do the latter though.
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Post by ufcwwefanatic on Sept 27, 2011 19:34:03 GMT -5
I Agree With Everone,If Its The Only Way To Get Legends,Then I'm All For It,I Like The Way The Current Selection Is Going 4 Elites & 2 Legends/Flashbacks.
I Would Love Flashbacks Of Purple Glove/American Bad Ass/Big Evil Taker,Classic Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels,Diesel,Razor,Neidhart,Yokozuna,Rocky Mavia,Jean Shorts Austin,Million $ Man Ted Dibiase.
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dizcoduck
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Post by dizcoduck on Sept 27, 2011 19:41:25 GMT -5
I like the idea just not how flashbacks will be in elite style packaging.
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Post by billnasty on Sept 27, 2011 21:09:22 GMT -5
Wow, really? Go away and stop being a troll. LOL. I don't really see why anybody would be opposed to flashbacks in the elite line? I'm personally pumped. More stores around me carry elites than they ever did legends. I can't wait for Kane to hit stores! A troll lol. That's funny coming from a guy who has been a member here for 3 days. Im not opposed to flashbacks. I'm just opposed to them taking up 2 current elite spots. I didnt say anything negative about them. Like I said earlier they should give us 6 regular elites & 2 flashbacks To quote you, "not really sure what there is to lol about."
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Post by TheChamp420 on Sept 27, 2011 21:34:10 GMT -5
A troll lol. That's funny coming from a guy who has been a member here for 3 days. Im not opposed to flashbacks. I'm just opposed to them taking up 2 current elite spots. I didnt say anything negative about them. Like I said earlier they should give us 6 regular elites & 2 flashbacks To quote you, "not really sure what there is to lol about." That makes me a troll. Get lost!
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Post by Chewdeezy on Sept 27, 2011 21:35:25 GMT -5
I wished it was 3 Flashbacks and 3 Currents!
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Post by sunglassessteve on Sept 27, 2011 22:29:43 GMT -5
Trolls live under bridges ya'll
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Post by dsvoboda41 on Sept 28, 2011 0:02:18 GMT -5
Fixed... much better Yes please. Uhhh.. No thanks. but 6 and 2 sound ok
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threehgame
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Post by threehgame on Sept 28, 2011 0:28:44 GMT -5
The question is will they become scalper bait or will they pile up on pegs. Mattel has had so-so success from what I have seen with the weighted cases. Regal and Hart Foundation may have been short packed but they piled up around here pretty fast while the DX and Title Belt figures moved pretty fast. The Flashbacks could last a few series anyway so let them try it.
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Post by Defining Hitman on Sept 28, 2011 1:05:26 GMT -5
All for flashbacks....doesnt necessarily mean only legends. E12 has Kane n he's a current superstar. I'd love to have a flashback Jericho with a WCW Cruiserweight belt (he's on hiatus people, not retired), classic E&C (one is still wrestling and the other retired this year), and a mid-90's Taker (wrestles once a year) off the top of my head. I'd rather there were more Flashbacks in both the Basic & Elite lines. Great idea. Eventhough I prefer the Elite style, Basic Flashbacks would look well with my EG collection. For starters they could sell that pink Rey from his 6-pack by itself.
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