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Post by Planktung on May 12, 2012 0:08:54 GMT -5
Not to turn this into a prediction thread, but I'll throw my 2 cents in.
Basics
Zack Ryder
John Cena
Triple H
Sheamus
Elites (BAF - Laurinaitis)
Cody Rhodes
CM Punk
The Rock
The Miz
Special Elite
The Undertaker
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Post by JCF on May 12, 2012 0:12:57 GMT -5
So one extra WM Elite with a bit of tooling... Jericho with the light up jacket guys...
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Post by East Coast on May 12, 2012 0:28:25 GMT -5
i used to b a machine operator...so tooling can mean different things, but when it comes to action figures.; A figure needing new tooling would imply a new mold. Most likely making a new Undertaker head to put on the existing body they have
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Post by SteveHulk on May 12, 2012 0:43:22 GMT -5
Some great news there - sometimes having 2 versions of a Flashback guy; Mick Foley ("each of his personas deserves its own place in the spotlight!") and the distribution on the new BAF series. Can't wait. ;D
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Post by figurehunting101 on May 12, 2012 0:48:01 GMT -5
Im thinking the special TRU Elite for the big book will either be shawn michaels ref or I could even imagine an edge with short hair in HOF attire. I really hope its not another rock!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2012 0:57:21 GMT -5
When does the big book come out??
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on May 12, 2012 1:13:55 GMT -5
"WWE doesn't give us much of a heads up about their plans because, to be honest, they don't plan very far ahead."
lol, truth. Good Q&A info, though.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 12, 2012 1:23:12 GMT -5
Sounds like mostly good news. Definitely keen to see the WM28 set. Hopefully they can get takers complete look including the jacket done.
Not surprised but great to hear they started on a new kane straight away. Really hope we can see him at SDCC.
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on May 12, 2012 1:53:22 GMT -5
When does the big book come out?? I think he's referring to their Christmas catalogue that comes out around early to mid November. I really hope the Build a Figure isn't Justin Roberts like I've been hearing. I would like for it to be Jerry Lawler or Tony Chimel. |
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Post by chillax on May 12, 2012 2:11:38 GMT -5
Q-"is there anyway that distribution can be changed from the michael cole wave to include an even number of all figures in the wave per case? " A-"Yes, we have adjusted the distribution for the next wave so that every case pack will have all 4 figures (meaning if a store gets any of the figures it will get all 4). However it won't necessarily be evenly weighted. Some guys just sell better than others so we need to make more of them." So this means the distribution could be almost as terrible as it is now, but not quite. A case could have 1 Bret, 1 DBryan, 1 HHH, and 5 Cenas. "Some guys just sell better than others" - sure, but the wave of Cenas rivals the soul-crushing evil of the Arctic Destros which still rot the pegs at Targets nationwide - and helped make GI Joe distribution pathetic. So far we have two camo pants Cenas - Basic 18 and BP 17. If Mattel makes 8 more versions of that, like they did with red Cena, they are friggin idiots. |
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Post by SteveHulk on May 12, 2012 2:18:55 GMT -5
Q-"is there anyway that distribution can be changed from the michael cole wave to include an even number of all figures in the wave per case? " A-"Yes, we have adjusted the distribution for the next wave so that every case pack will have all 4 figures (meaning if a store gets any of the figures it will get all 4). However it won't necessarily be evenly weighted. Some guys just sell better than others so we need to make more of them." So this means the distribution could be almost as terrible as it is now, but not quite. A case could have 1 Bret, 1 DBryan, 1 HHH, and 5 Cenas. "Some guys just sell better than others" - sure, but the wave of Cenas rivals the soul-crushing evil of the Arctic Destros which still rot the pegs at Targets nationwide - and helped make GI Joe distribution pathetic. So far we have two camo pants Cenas - Basic 18 and BP 17. If Mattel makes 8 more versions of that, like they did with red Cena, they are friggin idiots. It does seem a bit strange that for BAF waves, they don't include equal amount of every figure(?) Hopefully it'll be a bit better than last time though. It's sad to hear that there won't be a new Entrance Greats or Defining Moments type line for collectors... I loved these figures. At least Mattel tried though - obviously the market isn't there for them at retail...  |
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Post by justawrestlingfan on May 12, 2012 2:24:33 GMT -5
so, what month usually SDCC took place?
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Post by Goon. on May 12, 2012 5:06:10 GMT -5
Can't wit for BOPPV, hopefully this time they will stock in the Uk.
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Post by hitmaniac on May 12, 2012 5:35:45 GMT -5
Triple H stage entrance with basics, please!  |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2012 5:40:18 GMT -5
Can't wait to see the new BAF's
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Post by mrhoss on May 12, 2012 6:42:27 GMT -5
Additional tooling? Cody Rhodes' jacket! Haven't thought of this, but that would be sick!! Tooling usually deals with a sculpted or molded item. I'm not sure I'd like a rubber or plastic jacket. edit: sorry about that eastcoastkody, I see you already clarified tooling. |
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Post by Wrestlaholic on May 12, 2012 7:02:30 GMT -5
Great read and sounds very encouraging for the near future of figures. Looking forward to elite 16 and wm 28 set. Thanks for posting.
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Post by wayneyb on May 12, 2012 7:10:14 GMT -5
Fingers crossed we see these in UK stores.
We did get the last WM sets so i'm keeping my hopes up.
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Post by Figure Addict™ on May 12, 2012 7:18:08 GMT -5
American badass taker? Wht are thy talking about? They mentioned he's going to be an upcoming Flashback i believe If it doesn't come with the Motorcycle that kept stalling, I don't want it. |
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Post by Kollecting King on May 12, 2012 7:44:59 GMT -5
I'm impressed if they can get WM 28 out before the end of this year. I think the new tooling is Undertaker's head scan and he will sell enough to have loads of figures to advertise on TRU Big Book. Hope he has his awesome entrance gear and will be a great commemorative piece for his 20th win streak. So that's going to be 8 figures in the WM lines and I think it will be Punk, Jericho, Rock, Cena, Orton, HHH, Big Show & Kane. They actually get the WM set out every year by about august-september. So its not some huge accomplishment to get it out by the end of the year. I am glad it will only be 4 of each plus one extra elite as that will save the completeist in me some money...lol |
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