Chip's New Toys Thread - UPDATED WITH ELITE 23 & 24 (Pg.4)
Jun 12, 2013 20:22:54 GMT -5
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Post by Chip on Jun 12, 2013 20:22:54 GMT -5
SO I decided since I typically purchase my Mattels a set at a time (at least everything I want from a set) I'd just make a continuing thread with all the new goodies I find in stores or at my doorstep. There'll be some old, some new, whatever I feel like. But please don't quote any of my posts with pictures in them....or if you do, just remove the pictures before hitting reply. kthx.
I'll be updating as often as I want, so be on the lookout and bookmark it if you find my reviews interesting. Comments are always welcome, criticism will be ignored hopefully you all enjoy my thread & input.
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Elite 21.....
Was getting worried I'd never find these guys....Mattel's distribution is so spotty and random in my area of hunting, I just never know what I'll find. Thanks to the guys on the Mass. findings board (specifically Icon) I was able to track down Walmart after they stocked a couple cases of these bad boys....I promptly took a ride up and got what I needed, walking out with a smile on my face
619 style-
Its a nice updated version, I really love the color scheme, however the gorilla arms & awful facial expression bring it down a couple notches.
Randy BOREton?-
Was there a need for this? kind of....I mean 5 series in between Ortons is OK I guess. At least his shirt is cloth and not that awful bulky ridiculous looking alienrubberplastic from S12/16. The attire is plain, but it matches well with the shirt, and the scan is outdated, but with no beard paint that head looks horrendous (see TRU BOPPV Basic) so it is what it is
Albert of the River-
Incredible headscan here, it's a tweaked version of his original, with no pointy hair. The accessories are nice, (2x scarves) the magazine is random as hell, but sometimes those make the coolest stuff. I love the attire detail, and this is absolutely the best ADR Mattel has made. I prefer the black scarf, as well. What do YOU prefer?
Ryfront-
Ryback's debut Elite does not disappoint. The detail on his singlet is purely awesome. Headscan is the same as his basics, expressionless and tired....the exact opposite of Ryback. Odd they went with this kind of face for his figures considering the guy is so intense. I wish he had a cloth shirt since it would mimmick more what his shirts really look like (ready to be ripped off) but I guess we needed the dumbells.....
The Greatest Intercontinental Champion of ALL Time!-
Mattel killed it here. Killed it dead. As in dead-on. What a headscan! Surprised they did this guy considering his Jakks figures warmed pegs worse than hellfire in brimstone. When it comes to this figure I like it, alot....but I just feel myself going "I wish it was...."
I wish his guitar DIDN'T break....it's a flawed design and snaps apart too easily.
I wish he had the blue jumpsuit...to me it was his most recognizable (and I've got sooooo much red on my Flashback shelf)
I wish they were able to finish his suit details with a belt (why give ADR 2 scarves but HTM doesn't get a belt?) Now from what I understand there is a 2nd wave with belt detail, so I'll be on the lookout for that one.
However it's still a cool flashback that is overall very well done, with excellent details and an amazing headscan.
Overall Elite 21 is a set with some things to be desired, but with updated Rey & ADR, debut of Ryback & a very good Flashback I can't complain. I'm very happy to have added these guys to my collection. Thanks for looking!
I'll be updating as often as I want, so be on the lookout and bookmark it if you find my reviews interesting. Comments are always welcome, criticism will be ignored hopefully you all enjoy my thread & input.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Elite 21.....
Was getting worried I'd never find these guys....Mattel's distribution is so spotty and random in my area of hunting, I just never know what I'll find. Thanks to the guys on the Mass. findings board (specifically Icon) I was able to track down Walmart after they stocked a couple cases of these bad boys....I promptly took a ride up and got what I needed, walking out with a smile on my face
619 style-
Its a nice updated version, I really love the color scheme, however the gorilla arms & awful facial expression bring it down a couple notches.
Randy BOREton?-
Was there a need for this? kind of....I mean 5 series in between Ortons is OK I guess. At least his shirt is cloth and not that awful bulky ridiculous looking alienrubberplastic from S12/16. The attire is plain, but it matches well with the shirt, and the scan is outdated, but with no beard paint that head looks horrendous (see TRU BOPPV Basic) so it is what it is
Albert of the River-
Incredible headscan here, it's a tweaked version of his original, with no pointy hair. The accessories are nice, (2x scarves) the magazine is random as hell, but sometimes those make the coolest stuff. I love the attire detail, and this is absolutely the best ADR Mattel has made. I prefer the black scarf, as well. What do YOU prefer?
Ryfront-
Ryback's debut Elite does not disappoint. The detail on his singlet is purely awesome. Headscan is the same as his basics, expressionless and tired....the exact opposite of Ryback. Odd they went with this kind of face for his figures considering the guy is so intense. I wish he had a cloth shirt since it would mimmick more what his shirts really look like (ready to be ripped off) but I guess we needed the dumbells.....
The Greatest Intercontinental Champion of ALL Time!-
Mattel killed it here. Killed it dead. As in dead-on. What a headscan! Surprised they did this guy considering his Jakks figures warmed pegs worse than hellfire in brimstone. When it comes to this figure I like it, alot....but I just feel myself going "I wish it was...."
I wish his guitar DIDN'T break....it's a flawed design and snaps apart too easily.
I wish he had the blue jumpsuit...to me it was his most recognizable (and I've got sooooo much red on my Flashback shelf)
I wish they were able to finish his suit details with a belt (why give ADR 2 scarves but HTM doesn't get a belt?) Now from what I understand there is a 2nd wave with belt detail, so I'll be on the lookout for that one.
However it's still a cool flashback that is overall very well done, with excellent details and an amazing headscan.
Overall Elite 21 is a set with some things to be desired, but with updated Rey & ADR, debut of Ryback & a very good Flashback I can't complain. I'm very happy to have added these guys to my collection. Thanks for looking!