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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 19:35:48 GMT -5
So we all agree that Hunter Hearst Helmsley, DX Triple H, 'My Time' Triple H and Evolution Triple H are the four figures in the Flashback wave and would make for an incredible series? Okay, looks like you all agreed. Get to it MDT! HHH, X-Pac, Road Dog and Billy Gunn all in DX 1999 era style wrestling gear. it has to be and if they wanted to add HBK just have him as a build a figure in his commissioner gear YES YES YES YES!
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Post by slappy on Feb 10, 2013 19:43:55 GMT -5
So we all agree that Hunter Hearst Helmsley, DX Triple H, 'My Time' Triple H and Evolution Triple H are the four figures in the Flashback wave and would make for an incredible series? Okay, looks like you all agreed. Get to it MDT! I'd like that set only if they come with pieces for a BAF Terra Ryzing.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 19:45:39 GMT -5
I wouldn't like that set much
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Post by MattelDesignTeam on Feb 10, 2013 20:29:06 GMT -5
Here's the story on Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was scheduled to be released in wave 30. This was planned back in the early fall right after we scanned Kaitlyn, and we got great expressions off her. She was also one of the coolest people we talked to that day so we made a point to include her in the line, even though at that point she really did not have the TV time to warrant it ( ironically this was the night she accidentally won the number one contenders battle royale for Night of Champions that she was later screwed out of, setting off her rise to the Divas title),The outfit would have been the older style outfit with the short shorts and sports bra style top. ( it was to be blue with pink highlights to satisfy any curiosity). We had a new torso and legs sculpted to accentuate the fact that she was strong had strong legs from her days as a power lifter. Unfortunately when we got the first molded sample back from there was an error and the new parts were molded at a size much smaller than intended. The figure was actually smaller and skinnier than the AJ figure. There was no way to remold this figure at the proper size to keep schedule. Since she changed outfits in the interim we tried looking at using the old Mickie James body mold but since she was also short this did not solve the problem. We were in a tight spot and made the call to pull Kaitlyn from the lineup and rework her for release later in the year. The upside is that this allows us to resculpt her and capture her more updated look. The real downside is that we will not have the figure out soon while she is still Divas champion ( unless she holds it for a couple more months) This change took place so late that we were just able to pull it off this week before the Chinese New Year break, (two weeks off, similar to Christmas Break in the US). We needed to fill the slot with the most relevant diva that we had existing tooling on. Unfortunately with the recent loss of so many divas from the WWE roster it was slim pickings, which is why AJ gets another figure (Layla was considered but her existing hair sculpt does not match, sculpts for other possible divas would not be ready in time)The change was made so late that lineup list we give to our retailers would still have the Kaitlyn listed as it was on the RSC site. I hope this answers any possible questions about this. Kaitlyn is coming! We promise. Just not in Wave 30.
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Post by Midnight on Feb 10, 2013 20:31:05 GMT -5
Here's the story on Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was scheduled to be released in wave 30. This was planned back in the early fall right after we scanned Kaitlyn, and we got great expressions off her. She was also one of the coolest people we talked to that day so we made a point to include her in the line, even though at that point she really did not have the TV time to warrant it ( ironically this was the night she accidentally won the number one contenders battle royale for Night of Champions that she was later screwed out of, setting off her rise to the Divas title),The outfit would have been the older style outfit with the short shorts and sports bra style top. ( it was to be blue with pink highlights to satisfy any curiosity). We had a new torso and legs sculpted to accentuate the fact that she was strong had strong legs from her days as a power lifter. Unfortunately when we got the first molded sample back from there was an error and the new parts were molded at a size much smaller than intended. The figure was actually smaller and skinnier than the AJ figure. There was no way to remold this figure at the proper size to keep schedule. Since she changed outfits in the interim we tried looking at using the old Mickie James body mold but since she was also short this did not solve the problem. We were in a tight spot and made the call to pull Kaitlyn from the lineup and rework her for release later in the year. The upside is that this allows us to resculpt her and capture her more updated look. The real downside is that we will not have the figure out soon while she is still Divas champion ( unless she holds it for a couple more months) This change took place so late that we were just able to pull it off this week before the Chinese New Year break, (two weeks off, similar to Christmas Break in the US). We needed to fill the slot with the most relevant diva that we had existing tooling on. Unfortunately with the recent loss of so many divas from the WWE roster it was slim pickings, which is why AJ gets another figure (Layla was considered but her existing hair sculpt does not match, sculpts for other possible divas would not be ready in time)The change was made so late that lineup list we give to our retailers would still have the Kaitlyn listed as it was on the RSC site. I hope this answers any possible questions about this. Kaitlyn is coming! We promise. Just not in Wave 30. Thanks for the explanation, hopefully then basic 31 or 32, i can't wait i want to see that Kaitlyn head scan, i've become a fan of her's
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Post by East Coast on Feb 10, 2013 20:35:00 GMT -5
did Mattel just mention Chinese new year???
That makes my nite
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Post by YES! YES! YES! on Feb 10, 2013 20:35:20 GMT -5
Was Elite 21 not ready?
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Post by Spear Guy on Feb 10, 2013 20:43:19 GMT -5
This is what I heard .... Here's the story on Kaitlyn. blah, blah, blah sports bra blah, blah, blah, blah, Chinese New Year Oh no .... If I remember right, a set of RA-style Adrenaline sets were given the old TTL arms (no elbow joint). When everyone complained to Jeremy about it, he said that the mistake was made due to it being the new year in China, and it would be corrected in a future re-release. They were never fixed, I believe. So now, the phrase "Chinese New year" is used for an all-encompassing term for when Jakks decides to cut corners somewhere.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 20:45:35 GMT -5
did Mattel just mention Chinese new year??? That makes my nite Yep, I had to reread that sentence to make sure.
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Post by RV F'N D on Feb 10, 2013 20:48:38 GMT -5
Pretty nice to actually get a decent answer about the situation. Thanks MDT.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 20:50:29 GMT -5
I knew it, Kaitlyn has big ta - ta 's ... of course she would need a new torso
Better question, Is that it for toy fair or will there be any reveals??
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Post by MizTV on Feb 10, 2013 20:51:50 GMT -5
Here's the story on Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was scheduled to be released in wave 30. This was planned back in the early fall right after we scanned Kaitlyn, and we got great expressions off her. She was also one of the coolest people we talked to that day so we made a point to include her in the line, even though at that point she really did not have the TV time to warrant it ( ironically this was the night she accidentally won the number one contenders battle royale for Night of Champions that she was later screwed out of, setting off her rise to the Divas title),The outfit would have been the older style outfit with the short shorts and sports bra style top. ( it was to be blue with pink highlights to satisfy any curiosity). We had a new torso and legs sculpted to accentuate the fact that she was strong had strong legs from her days as a power lifter. Unfortunately when we got the first molded sample back from there was an error and the new parts were molded at a size much smaller than intended. The figure was actually smaller and skinnier than the AJ figure. There was no way to remold this figure at the proper size to keep schedule. Since she changed outfits in the interim we tried looking at using the old Mickie James body mold but since she was also short this did not solve the problem. We were in a tight spot and made the call to pull Kaitlyn from the lineup and rework her for release later in the year. The upside is that this allows us to resculpt her and capture her more updated look. The real downside is that we will not have the figure out soon while she is still Divas champion ( unless she holds it for a couple more months) This change took place so late that we were just able to pull it off this week before the Chinese New Year break, (two weeks off, similar to Christmas Break in the US). We needed to fill the slot with the most relevant diva that we had existing tooling on. Unfortunately with the recent loss of so many divas from the WWE roster it was slim pickings, which is why AJ gets another figure (Layla was considered but her existing hair sculpt does not match, sculpts for other possible divas would not be ready in time)The change was made so late that lineup list we give to our retailers would still have the Kaitlyn listed as it was on the RSC site. I hope this answers any possible questions about this. Kaitlyn is coming! We promise. Just not in Wave 30. Hey thanks. News on an upcoming Mendes?
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Feb 10, 2013 21:00:10 GMT -5
Here's the story on Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was scheduled to be released in wave 30. This was planned back in the early fall right after we scanned Kaitlyn, and we got great expressions off her. She was also one of the coolest people we talked to that day so we made a point to include her in the line, even though at that point she really did not have the TV time to warrant it ( ironically this was the night she accidentally won the number one contenders battle royale for Night of Champions that she was later screwed out of, setting off her rise to the Divas title),The outfit would have been the older style outfit with the short shorts and sports bra style top. ( it was to be blue with pink highlights to satisfy any curiosity). We had a new torso and legs sculpted to accentuate the fact that she was strong had strong legs from her days as a power lifter. Unfortunately when we got the first molded sample back from there was an error and the new parts were molded at a size much smaller than intended. The figure was actually smaller and skinnier than the AJ figure. There was no way to remold this figure at the proper size to keep schedule. Since she changed outfits in the interim we tried looking at using the old Mickie James body mold but since she was also short this did not solve the problem. We were in a tight spot and made the call to pull Kaitlyn from the lineup and rework her for release later in the year. The upside is that this allows us to resculpt her and capture her more updated look. The real downside is that we will not have the figure out soon while she is still Divas champion ( unless she holds it for a couple more months) This change took place so late that we were just able to pull it off this week before the Chinese New Year break, (two weeks off, similar to Christmas Break in the US). We needed to fill the slot with the most relevant diva that we had existing tooling on. Unfortunately with the recent loss of so many divas from the WWE roster it was slim pickings, which is why AJ gets another figure (Layla was considered but her existing hair sculpt does not match, sculpts for other possible divas would not be ready in time)The change was made so late that lineup list we give to our retailers would still have the Kaitlyn listed as it was on the RSC site. I hope this answers any possible questions about this. Kaitlyn is coming! We promise. Just not in Wave 30. one of the most detailed mattel responses ever, well done.
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Post by cableV on Feb 10, 2013 21:03:15 GMT -5
A little disappointed we won't be getting Kaitlyn in shorts/sports bra. Her new attire is very bland.
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Post by bharrisfan on Feb 10, 2013 21:05:51 GMT -5
this toyfair was weak sauce all around totally. and wheres the Q&A i wanna hear about the elite 22 figures and whatre the basic 29 champion Ultimate Warrior and Eddie Guerrero figures?
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Post by Planktung on Feb 10, 2013 21:05:56 GMT -5
This is what I heard .... Here's the story on Kaitlyn. blah, blah, blah sports bra blah, blah, blah, blah, Chinese New Year Oh no .... If I remember right, a set of RA-style Adrenaline sets were given the old TTL arms (no elbow joint). When everyone complained to Jeremy about it, he said that the mistake was made due to it being the new year in China, and it would be corrected in a future re-release. They were never fixed, I believe. So now, the phrase "Chinese New year" is used for an all-encompassing term for when Jakks decides to cut corners somewhere. Except MDT didn't use Chinese New Years as an excuse.
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Post by Rob Furious on Feb 10, 2013 21:10:01 GMT -5
I clearly recall Mattel saying once that they would treat SDCC more like a big deal than Toy Fair. So why does everyone get shocked?
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Post by RybackV1 on Feb 10, 2013 21:10:23 GMT -5
I cracked up laughing when Chinese New Year was mentioned!!
But seriously thanks for the detaiiled response mattel. So now everyone knows that Kaitlyn will be here eventually and will have her updated attire. So no more Kaitlyn threads/posts PLZZZ
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Post by East Coast on Feb 10, 2013 21:10:35 GMT -5
one of the most detailed mattel responses ever, well done. agreed. I don't care about divas figs. But if i did....this would've calmed me down slightly
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Post by East Coast on Feb 10, 2013 21:20:12 GMT -5
I guess Kaitlyn would've been in this attire?
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