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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 8:19:44 GMT -5
Thought I start kind of general thread for this as there doesn't seem to be many threads for CS figures lately.
Man I have to say I miss the line. I miss seeing line-ups, especially when new faces were going to be released. Double excited for anyone whom had never had ANY figure made of them before (Rodz, Briscos, etc).
I mean JAKKS gave us 181 unique names:
"Cowboy" Bob Orton
"Mean" Gene Oakerlund
"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase
"Outlaw" Ron Bass
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Abdullah the Butcher
Adam Bomb
Afa
Al Snow
Andre the Giant
Andy Kaufman
Arn Anderson
B. Brian Blair
Bad News Brown
Bam Bam Bigelow
Barbarian
Barry Windham
Bastion Booger
Berzerker
Big Boss Man
Big John Studd
Big Show / Paul Wight
Billy Kidman
Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly
Bob Backlund
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
Bobby Eaton
Bret "Hit Man" Hart
Brian Pillman
Brooklyn Brawler / Abe "Knuckleball" Schwartz
Brother Love
Bruiser Brody
Bruno Sammartino
Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
Buddy "Jack" Roberts
Buff Bagwell
Bushwhacker Butch
Bushwhacker Luke
Capt. Lou Albano
Chief Jay Strongbow
Chris Jericho
Danny Davis
Davey Boy Smith
Dean Malenko
Demolition Ax
Demolition Crush / Kona Crush
Demolition Smash / Repo Man
Diamond Dallas Page
Don Muraco
Droz
Dusty Rhodes
Dynamite Kid
Earthquake
Eddie Guerrero
Edge
Ernie Ladd
Fabulous Moolah
Freddie Blassie
George "The Animal" Steele
Giant Gonzales
Goldberg
Goldust
Gorilla Monsoon
Grandmaster Sexay
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
Gregory Helms
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Haku / Meng
Harley Race
Harvey Whippleman
Hillbilly Jim
Honky Tonk Man
Howard Finkle
Hulk Hogan
Hunter-Hearst-Helmsley / Triple H
Iron Sheik / Col. Mustafa
Irwin R. Schyster
Ivan Koloff
Ivan Putski
Jack Brisco
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Jeff Hardy
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Jerry Brisco
Jesse "The Body" Ventura
Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart
Jim Brunzell
Jim Ross
Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Snuka
Jimmy Valiant
John Cena
Johnny Rodz
Junkyard Dog
Kamala
Kane
Ken Patera
Ken Shamrock
Kevin Nash
Kevin Sullivan
Killer Kowalski
King Kong Bundy
King Mabel
Koko B. Ware
Lance Storm
Lex Luger
Luna Vachon
Mae Young
Mankind / Dude Love / Cactus Jack
Marty Jannetty
Matt Hardy
Michael "P.S." Hayes
Mr. Fuji
Mr. Perfect
Nasty Boy Brian Knobbs
Nasty Boy Jerry Sags
Natalya Neidhart
Nikita Koloff
Nikolai Volkoff
One Man Gang / Akeem
Original Sheik
Papa Shango / Godfather
Paul Bearer
Paul Orndorff
Peter Maivia
Randy Orton
Razor Ramon / Scott Hall
Rey Mysterio
Ric Flair
Rick Martel
Rick Rude
Rick Steiner
Ricky Morton
Rikishi
Road Warrior Animal
Road Warrior Hawk
Rob Van Dam
Robert Gibson
Rocky Johnson
Roddy Piper
Ron Simmons
Sabu
Scotty 2 Hotty
Sensastional Sherri
Sgt. Slaughter
Shane McMahon
Shawn Michaels
Sid
Sika
Spike Dudley
Stan Lane
Stephanie McMahon
Steve Austin
Steve Blackman
Steve Williams
Sunny
Tank Abbott
Tatanka
Tazz
Ted DiBiase, Jr.
Terry Funk / Chainsaw Charlie
Terry Gordy
The Genius
The Mountie
The Rock
Tito Santana
Tony Atlas
Trish Stratus
Tully Blanchard
Typhoon / Shockmaster
Ultimate Warrior
Undertaker
Vader
Val Venis
Vince McMahon
Virgil
Warlord
William Regal
X-Pac / 1-2-3 Kid
Yokozuna
Zeus
Then there were names that were signed, but sadly never meant to be:
Arnold Skaaland
Balls Mahoney
Batista
Blackjack Mulligan
Bradshaw
Butcher Vachon
Chris Benoit
Christian
Dennis Condrey
D'Lo Brown
Dory Funk, Jr.
Headbanger Mosh
Headbanger Thrasher
Jim Cornette
Jimmy Garvin
Johnny Valiant
Kurt Angle
Linda McMahon
Lita
Mad Dog Vachon
Marc Mero
Nailz
Outback Jack
Pat Patterson
Sandman
Sir Oliver Humperdink
Skinner
Slick
Tom Brandi
I had hoped JAKKS' LOTR line would be a chapter 2 for their classic wrestling figures, but it seems the LOTR was the equivalent of a bad direct-to-DVD sequel.
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Post by acura143 on Apr 11, 2012 8:39:51 GMT -5
The Classic Superstars line was pretty awesome. I miss the line too. That's what got me to start collecting wrestling figures. I started buying around Series 12. The first figure I bought was Walmart Hogan and then I got hooked. During a period of time, I bought all the cs that I miss starting from series 1. Those were the good times. Now I mostly sold all of my CS expect a few that I still want to keep.
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Post by June on Apr 11, 2012 9:10:31 GMT -5
Sad how the Mattel legends line has produced about 40 of those guys, and will not come close to the number Jakks reached.
The Classic Superstars line is greatest wrestling line of all time, and that will not change.
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 9:45:22 GMT -5
I agree. I do feel bad for the die-hard Mattel Legends collectors, but I just don't see the line being sold at Matty's to be around next year. I remember reading some articles from this site back in 2003 or so and hearing about the line. But it wasn't until I saw CS 1 Warrior proto that th eline really caught my attention. I saw CS 1 Warrior and I HAD to have him. It was incredible and to this day is still one of my favor CS figures. I didn't become a die-hard CS collector until roughly CS 5. From there, this happened:   |
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Post by Scott! on Apr 11, 2012 9:49:44 GMT -5
tna's lotr isn't gonna be chapter 2, which is a shame considering the possibilities.
i still have my classics displayed, although i did open a few to free up space. the classic lines the only line i'd quite gladly drop a shitload of money on and did on my 1/100's.
there's just something about them you look at and think it just isn't a normal figure, maybe its the packaging. thats what got me hooked, and my old favourites obviously.
the first set got me hooked as i'd just watched the wm12 iron man match for the first time so i loved the shawn and bret. who hasn't seen andre getting slammed by hogan? needed him too. warrior looked sick, another easy buy.
jakks really new how to get us hooked.
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Post by qdogg on Apr 11, 2012 10:31:21 GMT -5
i wished i would of collected the classic superstars line. it was a great line.
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 10:37:21 GMT -5
^ You're right. JAKKS' LOTR line will sadly not be chapter 2. Hell I'm hoping just for a few figures (Scott, Cornette, Andre, AJ, & a few others) to help fill the voids of my collection. But that is a different topic.
After the CS line ended I think most people sold a lot of their collections in favor of getting money for Mattel's stuff. I also felt a lot of legends collectors sold their CS stuff once they saw Mattel's Legends line. But I think their line isn't doing so hot and it seems a lot of CS stuff that sold for chep are now starting to become hard to find.
I can very easily see the CS line going the way of LJNs, Hasbros, and even the BCA lines, as there seems to be some very die-hard collectors for each line. I hope a lot of CS die-hards see this thread and contribute as I think it would be fun again to discuss the CS line.
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Post by gullyman1985 on Apr 11, 2012 11:28:25 GMT -5
I have everyone from the classics line. Now when I say that I don't mean every figure ever made from the line but each wrestler. From Sabu to the Sheik, Steve Williams to Steve Austin, Iron sheik to Col Mustafa, they are all displayed on 4 shelves in my attic. I started collecting CS in 2010 when the line ended and it's been fun tracking them all down. I have now gone further and bought every wrestler, diva, playset, ring, backstage set released by jakks. It's an awesome collection and its all loose apart from a few figures - Bruno, 3 faces of Undertaker, Jack Brisco and the rock n roll express. I honestly think jakks are the best at what they do and find it funny that other Mattel collectors are asking for legends figures that jakks have already done brilliantly. When I wa young and played with my figures the dream was always to have every superstar in scale with each other, rather than have matches between Hasbro Roddy Piper vs jacks BCA Goldust. CS renewed my collecting addiction by making this possible.
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Post by fallbrawl on Apr 11, 2012 12:21:21 GMT -5
I really miss the CS line. That is what got me back into collecting in the first place.I also collect Legends and mattel flashbacks.
I still like the hunt of going into flea markets and not know what CS figure you will find to add to your collection. I have a long way to go before i am done.
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 12:29:00 GMT -5
I really miss the CS line. That is what got me back into collecting in the first place.I also collect Legends and mattel flashbacks. I still like the hunt of going into flea markets and not know what CS figure you will find to add to your collection. I have a long way to go before i am done. Man I wish I could say that was the case for me. I basically have a few bilingual carding variants and some exclusives to find. I do intend to obtain the 1/100s but that is more of a occasional thing, not even close to being able to "just pick them up" |
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Post by STING on Apr 11, 2012 13:58:05 GMT -5
The CS line will always be the greatest line of figures ever made. Truly, a great line to collect. I have collected both the LJN and Hasbro figures in the past, and it was the CS line that got me collecting again in my 30's. The CS line just has that "classic" feel to it that Mattel will never have for me. Here's hoping Jakks gives us a few more new faces before they stop the line.
I really wish some of those names got made that were signed but no figure of like:
Arnold Skaaland
Blackjack Mulligan
Butcher Vachon
Dennis Condrey
Dory Funk, Jr.
Jim Cornette
Jimmy Garvin
Johnny Valiant
Mad Dog Vachon
Marc Mero
Nailz
Outback Jack
Pat Patterson
Sir Oliver Humperdink
Skinner
Slick
Just think how great the CS line would have been with these figures? It's a shame they never got made.
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 14:11:44 GMT -5
The CS line will always be the greatest line of figures ever made. Truly, a great line to collect. I have collected both the LJN and Hasbro figures in the past, and it was the CS line that got me collecting again in my 30's. The CS line just has that "classic" feel to it that Mattel will never have for me. Here's hoping Jakks gives us a few more new faces before they stop the line. I really wish some of those names got made that were signed but no figure of like: Arnold Skaaland Blackjack Mulligan Butcher Vachon Dennis Condrey Dory Funk, Jr. Jim Cornette Jimmy Garvin Johnny Valiant Mad Dog Vachon Marc Mero Nailz Outback Jack Pat Patterson Sir Oliver Humperdink Skinner Slick Just think how great the CS line would have been with these figures? It's a shame they never got made. I always think and feel that had JAKKS been sided for another year or two the CS line would have added: Arnold Skaaland Batista Blackjack Mulligan Bradshaw Christian D'Lo Brown Headbanger Mosh Headbanger Thrasher Outback Jack Pat Patterson Skinner Randy Savage Ricky Steamboat Kerry & Kevin Von Erich The CS line would feel even more complete. Plus I think there would have been names never made in figure form before. But it was incredible the names we got in figure form. It was the lightning in a bottle effect JAKKS did that made me feel like a kid again for these figures. Hunting them down, trading, watching your collection grow! Man it was an awesome time. I think 2007 was my favorite year followed by 2006 then 2005/2008. |
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Post by STING on Apr 11, 2012 14:23:45 GMT -5
Yeah, there was so many names I would have liked to see like that never even made it to the "rumor list" like:
Adrian Adonis
Billy Jack Haynes
Harlem Heat
Ted Arcidi
Max Moon
Butch Reed
Ronnie Garvin
Dino Bravo
Hercules
SD Jones
Corp. Kirshner
Jack Tunney
Lord Alfred Hayes
Sean Mooney
Eddie Gilbert
Moondogs
Beverly Brothers
Orient Express
Rougeau Brothers
Power and Glory
JJ Dillion
......Just to name a brief few. I do feel there were some wasted spots in the CS line over-all. Especially, in the 2 packs. They could have and should have used the spots more wisely. Some of the spots seemed like they were just tossed in.
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Post by natepadberg on Apr 11, 2012 14:39:27 GMT -5
I agree. I do feel bad for the die-hard Mattel Legends collectors, but I just don't see the line being sold at Matty's to be around next year. I remember reading some articles from this site back in 2003 or so and hearing about the line. But it wasn't until I saw CS 1 Warrior proto that th eline really caught my attention. I saw CS 1 Warrior and I HAD to have him. It was incredible and to this day is still one of my favor CS figures. I didn't become a die-hard CS collector until roughly CS 5. From there, this happened: holy shiznit! amazing collection!!! |
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Post by June on Apr 11, 2012 15:32:42 GMT -5
Thanks for posting your collection dude. You have a lit self-control. I cant keep a fig MOC for the life of me.
I have a pretty extensive loose collection, and with customs I'm guessing my collection is about 400 figs, and counting.
I also have most of the mattel legends, but they just don't measure up.
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Post by Chip on Apr 11, 2012 18:17:45 GMT -5
holy crapLeigh your collection is awesome! you really have 2 of almost every CS MOC?  wow. i agree man, the Classic line was just awesome for all the FAILS (CS 28 as a whole, CS16 Sid with the awful part choices, CS20 Rock re-released, Shockmaster instead of Tugboat, Warlord & Barbarian singles with zero accessories, Crush being mini) there were soooo many awesome figures (CS8 Hogan, CS 17 Eddie, All the Doinks, all the Warriors, etc.) Even though ive broken up my complete collection, i feel ive narrowed it down to a pretty definitive line and its one of my favorite parts of my overall collection |
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 20:41:08 GMT -5
holy crap Leigh your collection is awesome! you really have 2 of almost every CS MOC? wow. i agree man, the Classic line was just awesome for all the FAILS (CS 28 as a whole, CS16 Sid with the awful part choices, CS20 Rock re-released, Shockmaster instead of Tugboat, Warlord & Barbarian singles with zero accessories, Crush being mini) there were soooo many awesome figures (CS8 Hogan, CS 17 Eddie, All the Doinks, all the Warriors, etc.) Even though ive broken up my complete collection, i feel ive narrowed it down to a pretty definitive line and its one of my favorite parts of my overall collection Thanks. I do have multiples but they are either variants or carding variants. Carding variants usually means the WHOLE set so like 1-5 have bilingual and english cardings, CS 6 has a fw re-releases from 2010, CS 7, 10, 16, 19, and other has a small change but that means I needed the whole set. Its a lot But yeah Chip & STING, the CST had a lot of re-paints but the 3-packs were even worse! I think with the exception of Demolition, Maivia/Johnson, Freebirds, and WM 25 tribute set, all of them had re-paints! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2012 20:44:18 GMT -5
How I miss CS.
If you could have 1 dream leagend figure made who would it be? Mine would be a Brood 3 Pack
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Post by 3Lephant (Naptown Icon) on Apr 11, 2012 20:50:24 GMT -5
I nearly died when finding out Jakks was producing a new Bret Hart. I remember being on the boards before protos were released for CS1 and the hype that lead up to it.. And to this day, the only figures I've ever pre-ordered were Diesel, Mr Perfect, Sabu, and 123 Kid.
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Post by LeighD on Apr 11, 2012 20:51:12 GMT -5
Also june & nate thanks for the comments on my collection! How I miss CS. If you could have 1 dream leagend figure made who would it be? Mine would be a Brood 3 Pack ^Tough one. Very tough. 3-pack CS - WM VII featuring Warrior, Savage, & Elizabeth. CSTT - Steiner Brothers!!! Single CS - probably Antonio Inoki |
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