DarthVeach
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Post by DarthVeach on Aug 28, 2012 17:54:46 GMT -5
There are some great Mattel Elite figures out there, but sometimes I really prefer the simplicity of the basic figures, not to mention every one I own feels bullet proof. Very sturdy and never any hip or joint issues like on some of the Elites. I opened a CM Punk Elite the other day and his legs at the hips are overly loose. Anyone else feel the same?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 18:10:55 GMT -5
i definitely prefer the quality control of the basic.
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Post by wwextreme25 on Aug 28, 2012 18:17:06 GMT -5
Thee basics may be more sturdier, but i think the detail and effort the elites have gone into them and the way they look is just amazing. Coming from an animator, i love elites as they have so much better joint movements for me to make good animations with so i prefer elites over basics because they just simply have better detail, joint movement and looks.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 18:18:31 GMT -5
Basics remind me of barbies. Elite put the Action in Action Figure
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Post by Chewdeezy on Aug 28, 2012 18:18:57 GMT -5
Each line has their own benefits but they are called Elite for a reason. I collect both but prefer Elites over Basics.
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Post by STING on Aug 28, 2012 18:32:44 GMT -5
Yes, I like the Basics over Elites. I hate all the additional joints. Especially, the ab joint. I just like the look of the Basics more.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 18:34:29 GMT -5
I prefer the selection we get in the Basic line. SO many names and faces. Elites are great too, so I collect both!
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Post by TheEdgeHead41 on Aug 28, 2012 18:38:09 GMT -5
Personally, I think Elites blow Basics out of the water.
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Post by xsailor on Aug 28, 2012 18:47:49 GMT -5
I am an elite collector, with the exception of divas. Basics just don't do anything for me.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 18:56:04 GMT -5
I hate basics they are pointless i feel the line should be cancled and they should make more elite legends/flashbacks
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Aug 28, 2012 19:01:24 GMT -5
I hate them with passion. They look nice, but for me, what's the point of having a basic Rey Mysterio that can't do a hurricarana? A Bret that can't do a Sharpshooter? A HHH that can't hit the Pedigree? If I'm buying a wrestling figure, I want to be able to do moves with them.
Sometimes, I wish Mattel offered up a line of barebones Elites w/o accessories priced $12-13.
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Post by marino13 on Aug 28, 2012 19:06:16 GMT -5
While I still buy Legends, I love Basics much more. I only pose my figs so the ab crunch and thigh joint are an eye sore to me. Not to mention they are released at a much faster pace. Between two packs, Basics, & PPV line I can usually find a new figure every few weeks. Plus I'd still be waiting for Ryan, Riley, Usos, Khali, and many others if I just collected only Elites instead.
I do however buy plenty of (current roster) Elites but most often just for their accessories or the occasional head swap.
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Post by Hacker on Aug 28, 2012 19:10:21 GMT -5
I'd say 90% of my buys are basic. I only buy elites if they are legends I feel I have to have or they have attire or accessories that I need. Basics all the way. As others have said, they are sturdier, look better (fewer joints), and are cheaper.
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DarthVeach
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Post by DarthVeach on Aug 28, 2012 19:15:48 GMT -5
I don't mind the ab joints at all. My biggest issue with Elites are the hip joints and how loose they can get. The joints are also fragile and break very easily. I am shocked that Mattel can make such a sturdy hip joint articulation in their DC Classics line and not apply something like it to the WWE figures. The pegs are just too weak. As far as accessories and detail go, sure the Elite win hands down. But I have yet to own a basic figure that suffers from loose joint syndrome! LOL!
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Post by homeslice1998 on Aug 28, 2012 19:16:29 GMT -5
Well you get basics quicker than elites. And some basic attires are better than elites. For example look at David Otunga's first attire, its spot on!
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Post by chriskay18 on Aug 28, 2012 19:47:19 GMT -5
elites by miles.
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 28, 2012 19:50:23 GMT -5
I collect both kinds. basics are cheaper is the main reason I collect basics, Elites I only buy for the flashbacks and Legends and guys I don't have
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2012 19:53:21 GMT -5
When I first started collecting I didn't care for Elites. Now I really don't care I mix and match but if I had to choose I'd say Elites. I haven't had a fragility issue with any of mine YET so I can't say it's an issue.
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Post by mrhoss on Aug 28, 2012 20:18:46 GMT -5
I hate them with passion. They look nice, but for me, what's the point of having a basic Rey Mysterio that can't do a hurricarana? A Bret that can't do a Sharpshooter? A HHH that can't hit the Pedigree? If I'm buying a wrestling figure, I want to be able to do moves with them. Sometimes, I wish Mattel offered up a line of barebones Elites w/o accessories priced $12-13.I agree. I wish all those Basic attires were on Elites. It would've been nicer if everything had uniform articulation. It's kind of our fault in a way. If collectors didn't support both RA and DA, I doubt Mattel would have gone with two styles of articulation.
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Post by Planktung on Aug 28, 2012 20:21:56 GMT -5
I prefer Basics, but you can't go wrong with either. You're basically choosing quality with Elites, or quantity with Basics.
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