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Post by Chip on May 14, 2012 9:18:00 GMT -5
Last Friday I finally got my order from Ringside. I think I back-ordered this set in like February...I've been chomping at the bit to get it: Elite Series 15! "Flashback" Yokozuna- I think Mattel did a good job here. Although I feel he should have come with a Winged Eagle belt, the robe is a nice touch. My only complaint is that it's hard for him to stand up right, there is a lot of weight in the back of this figure so it has a tendency to fall over. The robe is nicely detailed, the scan is good and the body is pretty accurate besides the tiny arms. Sin Cara- Mattel did not botch this figure. I secretly wished I had gotten the newer gold version instead of the mustard version, but I'll probably end up finding the gold version at retail in 9 months when my stores actually stock something new. Anyway, I love the details on this figure and the overall look is pretty much perfect Rey Mysterio- Love the color pattern, love the new body/torso. Rey is severely overdue for a new scan. It's unbelievable how many Rey figures there are with the exact same facial expression. Kind of disappointed he only comes with the entrance hood, I hate those things, I never display my figures with them on, it was cool for the first 2 Elites but now I'm really over it. R-Truth- After about 8 figures, they finally nailed Truth's scan. It is absolutely perfect and one of the best they've ever done. It's scary how much this figure looks like truth. The vest is a cool accessory and the details are complete. Pretty much a perfect figure Mark Henry- A little disappointed we got another red/black color scheme. Really happy he has the shiny WHC. Nothing to really complain about here. Definitley better than his E5 figure, but I wish they had given him the Basic 17 scan. Evan Bourne- The tag title is shiny and awesome. So much better than the basic one. Don't like his alien material shirt. Cloth = better....in every aspect. Love the details on his attire. Bourne is one of those guys who they just can't get right in the head. His scans are just off. Overall this is a cool set. Rey is easily the weakest figure and is going to peg warm like hell. I gotta say, Truth is my favorite in the set. Now I await Elite 16!!!
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Post by bb on May 14, 2012 9:42:44 GMT -5
E15 is an awesome set! Congrats on getting these figs.
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Post by Affliction: Elite Trader on May 14, 2012 10:21:37 GMT -5
pretty cool set that i can't wait to own. the only one i'll pass on is rey since i'm not a lakers fan and i like the E5 rey best. that r-truth scan really is spot on, never noticed it until your pics.
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Post by Goon. on May 14, 2012 10:28:33 GMT -5
Can't wait to pick up Sin Cara!!!
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Post by Chip on May 14, 2012 10:58:35 GMT -5
pretty cool set that i can't wait to own. the only one i'll pass on is rey since i'm not a lakers fan and i like the E5 rey best. that r-truth scan really is spot on, never noticed it until your pics. I'm the farthest thing from a Lakers fan, lol. (Celtics all the way! ) However, I think the purple/yellow combo looks pretty awesome on Rey.
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Post by lenzeski247 on May 14, 2012 11:23:57 GMT -5
Nice receivings! Man, the more ppl i see getting this mustard yellow Sin Cara, the more it makes me thankful to have gotten the gold colored one last month. The gold is def better than that one. Sucks you have to be another one just to get the good one now. Yokozuna is my favorite from this set. I got him almost 2 months ago and i still love it! Mine stands up perfectly so thinkin maybe its loose ankle joints or something on yours? Enjoy the set. Its a good one.
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Post by Scott! on May 14, 2012 13:17:17 GMT -5
Great stuff, I can't wait to find this set. I have to say though, I feel that rey is a waste of a spot in my opinion. He was in E11/E13/E15 and theres not much different except for colours.
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Post by metallica90 on May 14, 2012 13:18:42 GMT -5
NICE! I cannot wait to find that Yokozuna in stores
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on May 14, 2012 13:43:11 GMT -5
Wow, great set you have there Chip. I really like the Evan Bourne, Mark Henry and Sin Cara. Hope you enjoy it
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Post by Chip on May 14, 2012 13:48:45 GMT -5
Nice receivings! Man, the more ppl i see getting this mustard yellow Sin Cara, the more it makes me thankful to have gotten the gold colored one last month. The gold is def better than that one. Sucks you have to be another one just to get the good one now. Yokozuna is my favorite from this set. I got him almost 2 months ago and i still love it! Mine stands up perfectly so thinkin maybe its loose ankle joints or something on yours? Enjoy the set. Its a good one. oddly enough his ankles were perfect i had to glue evan bourne's because he wouldnt stand up. i seriously HATE the elite ankle joints my problem with yoko was the way his legs are and that he is "back heavy" i had to sorta put one leg farther in front and balance him, rather than have him standing straight up like other figs.
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Post by kingofcustoms on May 14, 2012 13:52:26 GMT -5
i got this set in two days ago, and it is amazing. I love all of the figures in this set. I feel that the Rey Mysterio is under-rated. i really, really, like the new body mold.
Heres my list of the best figures in order 1)Yokozuna 2)Mark Henry 3)Rey Mysterio 4)Sin Cara 5)R-Truth 6)Evan Bourne
but, hey, its just my opinion.
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Post by Von Hooten on May 14, 2012 14:10:30 GMT -5
This is a really good set. For me It is a must have set as I don't have any previously made figures of these guys(Except for Rey). I am kinda glad I was unable to get E2 or E10 RTruth since this E15 is so much more better. I don't mind Mark Henry's color scheme, since I don't have a Mark Henry figure at all, it is nice for a guy like me to get him in this attire that was common for him. Besides his last Elite figure was all red so this is technically different. Yoko is a must have, Sin Cara looks awesome, and I missed the last elite Bourne figure (although I do wish the Belt was metallic, but that is just nit picking) so for me this is an all around really good set IMHO. I will buy Rey too while I am at it. I only have his E1 figure so I guess this one wouldn't be a bad upgrade.
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Post by kingofcustoms on May 14, 2012 14:25:19 GMT -5
This is a really good set. For me It is a must have set as I don't have any previously made figures of these guys(Except for Rey). I am kinda glad I was unable to get E2 or E10 RTruth since this E15 is so much more better. I don't mind Mark Henry's color scheme, since I don't have a Mark Henry figure at all, it is nice for a guy like me to get him in this attire that was common for him. Besides his last Elite figure was all red so this is technically different. Yoko is a must have, Sin Cara looks awesome, and I missed the last elite Bourne figure (although I do wish the Belt was metallic, but that is just nit picking) so for me this is an all around really good set IMHO. I will buy Rey too while I am at it. I only have his E1 figure so I guess this one wouldn't be a bad upgrade. I have the Bourne, and the belt is metallic.
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Post by Von Hooten on May 14, 2012 15:36:14 GMT -5
I have the Bourne, and the belt is metallic. Yes, But is it painted metallic, or is it that chromed platted metallic like the WHC that comes with Dolph Ziggler?
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Post by skribbel24 on May 15, 2012 1:35:49 GMT -5
Henry and SC look perfect. I wish I could get a metallic version of Sin Cara though.
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Post by terraryzing on May 15, 2012 9:29:11 GMT -5
Great pics, and nice little reviews. I bought 2 Borne's so I could have 2 tag team titles right away. I know they'll probably have them released again but oh well.
The question is, did you get in on the first 15 mintues of E16 being up for pre order and are you getting them in June? Or did you get humbled Iron Sheik style and log in 23 minutes after they were put up and now have to wait til late July?
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Post by jeffman316 on May 15, 2012 10:09:35 GMT -5
I just got most of these in a lot online. I love the Yokozuna. It puts the Jakks version to shame. I cannot decide on which Sin Cara that I like best. I think this one is closer to the real thing, but I may want to try and find the gold one to keep sealed.
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2012 11:26:06 GMT -5
Cant wait for this set to hit shelves up in MA. Rtuth and yoko all the way and maybe a gold or mustard cara
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Post by Chip on May 15, 2012 13:52:04 GMT -5
Great pics, and nice little reviews. I bought 2 Borne's so I could have 2 tag team titles right away. I know they'll probably have them released again but oh well. The question is, did you get in on the first 15 mintues of E16 being up for pre order and are you getting them in June? Or did you get humbled Iron Sheik style and log in 23 minutes after they were put up and now have to wait til late July?I wasn't sure, but I checked with RSCTom and he confirmed I'll be getting my Elite 16 in late July I must have just missed the cut off....I saw the pre-order up and debated it for a little while....learned my lesson to never delay when ordering Elite sets. lol
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Post by mrhoss on May 15, 2012 14:51:53 GMT -5
Nice Pics and write-up. I just received and opened my set today. Two things I noticed. 1. I like R-Truth's figure more than I thought I would. 2. Yoko's smallish arms don't bother me as much in-hand as they did from viewing past photos.
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