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Post by PJ on Dec 7, 2012 14:06:00 GMT -5
If anything I'd see Khali going the way of Johny and Teddy and be a BAF figure
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Post by #DI-WHY? on Dec 7, 2012 14:07:20 GMT -5
Oh and why not have an ab crunch like Brodus and Yoko
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Post by gps on Dec 7, 2012 14:42:43 GMT -5
I think the basic Khali looks geat. He is one of the only basics I have on display w/ my elites. He's right next to Big Show just to illustrate scale. When I got rid of most of my basics I kept him.
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Post by Don't Go Down on Dec 7, 2012 14:44:34 GMT -5
Yeah, only top tier wrestling technicians like Kelly Kelly should get elite. that's a little unfair. Kelly seems like a flexible young woman hence more of a reason to properly articulate her. Although it looks nothing different than a basic female figure with the exception of a few accessories. They could have made an elite Khali with the better leg joints even with still no ab crunch, thrown in some Punjabi Pimp t-shirt or random bs and called it a day... but I tend to agree with Mattel on this one. Just agree the elite leg joints are far superior- pose-ability wise.
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Dec 7, 2012 14:58:41 GMT -5
What accessory would he come with? He hasn't held a title in years, he doesn't wear any memorable entrance gear, and he seems to come and go for months at a time. Plus, he would need an entirely new mold for his elite figures. One unique set of parts for him is probably enough. And, of course, as others have said, the added articulation wouldn't make for a better Khali. Elite 10 Tatsu says hi.
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Post by onleeone643 on Dec 7, 2012 15:01:31 GMT -5
His basics are great
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 7, 2012 15:15:45 GMT -5
I'm happy enough with the basics I have of him, but if he got an elite in his blue pants, I wouldn't mind.
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Post by homeslice1998 on Dec 7, 2012 15:43:21 GMT -5
I agree, I really want elite Khali for some odd reason
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Post by y2josh on Dec 7, 2012 16:32:12 GMT -5
I think it's a slap in the face of Khali fans to insult the man's lack of movement as a reason he doesn't deserve an Elite figure. He travels up and down the road just like every other roster member. He takes bumps as best as his frame will allow. And he gets a reaction. For us, as IWC figure collectors to sit here and say there is no demand for him is ridiculous. Much like people such as Brodus Clay, Khali is there for entertainment value, and kids like the guy.
In short...I want an Elite Khali figure.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 7, 2012 16:38:04 GMT -5
I think it's a slap in the face of Khali fans to insult the man's lack of movement as a reason he doesn't deserve an Elite figure. He travels up and down the road just like every other roster member. He takes bumps as best as his frame will allow. And he gets a reaction. For us, as IWC figure collectors to sit here and say there is no demand for him is ridiculous. Much like people such as Brodus Clay, Khali is there for entertainment value, and kids like the guy. In short...I want an Elite Khali figure. I would buy an Elite Khali just for collection purposes but the casual buyer will pass since they can get the same Khali in basic form for half the price.
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Post by Dr. Mantis Toboggan MD on Dec 7, 2012 16:38:06 GMT -5
Because it would have more articulation than Khali.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2012 17:56:01 GMT -5
The whole why waste the plastic on him garbage is such a crap argument. ing Ted Dibiase had TWO elite figures.
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Post by wrestlingbillyho on Dec 7, 2012 19:23:38 GMT -5
I remember reading something way back when i was a lurker on this forum. It also could've been on Matty Collector's WWE Guy's forum but Mattel gave us some excuse to why they couldn't do Khali in elite form. Anyone remember the reason? Personally i think it sucks, i'm not fond of basics at all. I would love an Elite Khali. I SECOND THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I THIRD IT!!!
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Post by SteveHulk on Dec 9, 2012 11:22:28 GMT -5
I'd love an Elite Khali... not because I'm a particular fan of his - but I'd like all guys on the current roster that have had a Basic figure to have an Elite one too. Saying he doesn't "need" one is kind of a moot point... if guys like Andre, Bossman, Yoko, Bundy etc. can have the ab-crunch, then so can Khali. They could use the current (Best of 2012) face-mold, and (as he's an Elite) maybe give him cloth pants instead of molded ones.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 11:25:58 GMT -5
its a waste of plastic stick with basic
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 12:12:07 GMT -5
The only reason i would want a elite khali would be to make a custom giant gonzales that would probably be the best torso
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Post by Jericho Is God!™ on Dec 9, 2012 12:42:48 GMT -5
I didn't even bother buying a Basic one, I still have the Jakks one and it dose the job.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2012 13:28:16 GMT -5
Basic does the job!
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Post by wrasslin on Dec 9, 2012 15:38:49 GMT -5
Man... i remember seeing a photo of a young Kali. I think he wrestled in Japan or something. He was freaking ripped and looked like a total beast. Long since have been the days. I would still buy an Elite fig of him though
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Post by savagemania on Dec 10, 2012 16:26:20 GMT -5
probably they did not see a profit so they never did him
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