JDP
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WFigs biggest Justin Gabriel fan.
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Post by JDP on Nov 30, 2012 16:46:03 GMT -5
Fantastic!
Thanks for the pics!
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 30, 2012 16:53:13 GMT -5
E19 Dolph Ziggler is one of the best wrestling figures ever made. From the attire choice to the execution of it, the feathered coat with see-thru portions just like he wore IRL, the hanging pink shirt that's tucked in, and all the way to the perfect headscan. Mattel - hat's off to you for this figure. It looks sensational!
In contrast, aside from the actual attire, Shawn is a massive disappointment. I'm sure once I have it in-hand I'll like it more, but my expectations for HBK are admittedly high. The Euro title not having the flag designs painted is kind of lame, no chesthair or kneepads, and the cyborg arm entrance gear is pointless without the chaps or any details. I think his boots might be missing something, too. If they couldn't have budgeted it for the Elite line, which I understand given how taxing HBK is to do, they should've just made it an IE or did a stand-alone version with just the European title here. I would've gladly taken a version of the One Night Only gear with just the European title.
Kane looks awesome! The new leg mold really gives it the edge ahead of the Basic figure. I'm glad his mask is the darker version, too. And as a bonus for them for his next Elite, they could always do a repaint of this and just use the red flames he currently wears, with the tag title.
I love Bryan's hair/beard color - that's the perfect shade without being too dark and without being too orange. It's strange they chose one of his least detailed attires for the Elite and some of his most elaborate for his recent Basic figures - which they've had to skimp out on a bit (only a bit, though) due to the immense details. I think his Basic figures look better - he's stocky, and the Elite makes him a little too lanky. I like it, though.
Liz looks great! Really happy they found a place for her when she could have easily joined Magnum TA in prototype purgatory.
Freakin' Lesnar is a beast! I LOVE how they captured his whole frame and everything. Although they couldn't (or wouldn't) make a deal with his various sponsors, that cool shirt mold kind of distracts from that. The scan and paintjob are both excellent, too.
Overall, aforementioned issues aside, I'd say Elite 19 is one of the absolute best Elite sets they've done so far.
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wrestlingfan2011
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Lucky lucky
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Post by wrestlingfan2011 on Nov 30, 2012 17:00:22 GMT -5
awesome!!!
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Post by wwextreme25 on Nov 30, 2012 17:02:13 GMT -5
amazing. Thats awesome - I want so much from that set they look amazing.
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Post by punksnotdead on Nov 30, 2012 17:28:11 GMT -5
Kind of relieved they at least put the hearts on HBK's boots. That was a concern. The only thing that I think would have really helped was chest hair. I'm not sure why they went with the upper entrance gear and decided not to do the chaps that were apart of the outfit as well? Regardless, I love it either way. I wish they would have unlimited funds to make it happen. Hopefully we see at least one Basic HBK repaint with this look as well.
Looking forward to getting these. I think Bryan is the figure I am the least excited to get. The head scan just doesn't do anything for me. Overall, great set and probably the best Mattel has ever done imo. HBK and Ziggler are my favorites though.
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Cyan
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Post by Cyan on Nov 30, 2012 17:46:39 GMT -5
Great pics! Thanks for posting them! I'm torn on Ziggler's face. Love the figure, but the more I look at the face, the more I may do a fix up and switch it with the long haired, non-smiling version.
HBK looks good to me and I'm sure we'll be seeing some creative folks making the chaps to go along with the arm armor.
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Post by cableV on Nov 30, 2012 17:55:16 GMT -5
Are Elizabeth's hips/upper legs skin tone or painted white?
They need to make a new torso for Daniel Bryan's Elite figures or use the Rey/Sin Cara one. His Elites looks horrible.
Thanks for the pics.
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Post by East Coast on Nov 30, 2012 17:58:27 GMT -5
Are Elizabeth's hips/upper legs skin tone or painted white? They need to make a new torso for Daniel Bryan's Elite figures or use the Rey/Sin Cara one. His Elites looks horrible. Thanks for the pics. the hip joints white....like she has on boy shorts |
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Post by WalterF on Nov 30, 2012 18:05:50 GMT -5
A great set. One of the best overall sets released so far since Mattel has had a WWE license. Hope to see more sets like this in the future, just a stellar set of figures.
As a side note, Im a pretty massive HBK mark and I happen to be a little bit of a stickler when it comes to his figures, especially Attitude Era attires. I was so psyched for this figure and it rocks, but I agree with those who said they would have rather had the entrance attire not even attempted, so that instead we could have some kneepads and chest hair to make the HBK figure itself a bit more accurate. Also, while they cool, the color the scheme on the hearts on his attire are not really accurate. He has silver and white, not light silver and dark silver. Anway, the set is great.
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Post by cableV on Nov 30, 2012 18:13:05 GMT -5
the hip joints white....like she has on boy shorts Well that's going to make my SummerSlam custom a little more difficult. I hate painting skin tones. |
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Post by East Coast on Nov 30, 2012 18:20:50 GMT -5
the hip joints white....like she has on boy shorts Well that's going to make my SummerSlam custom a little more difficult. I hate painting skin tones.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2012 18:23:13 GMT -5
Thank God I ordered that Shawn figure. It looks great. Dolph too!
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Nov 30, 2012 18:43:13 GMT -5
I'm definitely gonna sell Liz and HBK... Wish I could keep the European title from Michaels though.
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Mallrat
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Wha'cha gonna do brother!
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Post by Mallrat on Nov 30, 2012 18:47:18 GMT -5
Not a fan of the Liz as personally I don't think it looks like her.
Dolph is awesome but has a tinge on Billy Gunn in him ... Other than that they all look cool
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2012 19:29:03 GMT -5
No figure they make will ever top that dolph for me.
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bigraj
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Post by bigraj on Nov 30, 2012 19:51:35 GMT -5
Is Ziggler using the E17 Cena biceps?
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Post by Planktung on Nov 30, 2012 19:55:41 GMT -5
Is Ziggler using the E17 Cena biceps? No. Ziggler has the same arms as E10 Morrison, E15 Truth, E19 Kofi, and DM Steamboat. |
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bigraj
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Post by bigraj on Nov 30, 2012 20:02:40 GMT -5
Is Ziggler using the E17 Cena biceps? No. Ziggler has the same arms as E10 Morrison, E15 Truth, E19 Kofi, and DM Steamboat. Cool. Thanks. ;D |
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Rob7274
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Post by Rob7274 on Nov 30, 2012 20:05:34 GMT -5
Zigglers arms look way too big. So I may be swapping them.
I agree about Bryan's skinniness and HBKs headsculpt.
Elizabeth's okay. It has her likeness but could have been better.
Kane and Brock seem pretty much perfect!
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Post by edge1700 on Nov 30, 2012 20:09:31 GMT -5
Holy crap that Dolph looks FANTASTIC!!!! Has to be one of the best figures I've ever seen. Rest of the set is solid as well but Dolph is definitely the gem of the set.
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