Figure kingdom
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Post by Figure kingdom on Aug 15, 2013 21:30:25 GMT -5
If anything I would look out for Titus being the breakout star and his figures being worth more!
Titus has the look, personality, he is hilarious, has great moves, and I like his character more compared to Young. Big Titus is the one to look out for!
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Post by WWFhasbroFan on Aug 15, 2013 21:50:39 GMT -5
This is by far the stupidest thing I have seen posted here in a long time. Because someone is gay that will even make you question whether that makes their merchandise more sought after or worth more?! Are you kidding me?! Hulk hogan , chyna , xpac all have sex tapes... Man their toys must be more valuable... Macho Man banged Stephanie McMahon so his stuff must be worth more. Bill Goldberg ended Bret Harts career his merchandise must be so rare. Chris Benoit killed his family his stuff has to be worth alot... Should I continue with how stupid this is or did I make my point? To be fair, Chris Benoit "allegedly" killed his family and himself....Still can't help but think the Dungeon of Doom had something to do with that. You raise a valid point. I always thought Kevin Sullivan was behind it all.
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Figure kingdom
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Post by Figure kingdom on Aug 15, 2013 21:53:51 GMT -5
To be fair, Chris Benoit "allegedly" killed his family and himself....Still can't help but think the Dungeon of Doom had something to do with that. You raise a valid point. I always thought Kevin Sullivan was behind it all. As strange as it sounds, I have always thought Kevin Sullivan was behind it. I have done my fair share of research and there are tons of details that raise some eye brows. Im glad I wasnt the only one to think that as well!
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Post by DestroyerOfNations on Aug 15, 2013 21:58:07 GMT -5
As sad as it is, I'm expecting a huge decline in his already lackluster career. That, or, he'll have such a fan increase based on his homosexuality that WWE will milk it for all it's worth and turn him into a fairy.
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Post by Lk™ on Aug 15, 2013 21:59:13 GMT -5
Who cares? This shouldn't be a story....Just like Jason Collins comming out in the NBA. I don't watch these guys because I wonder who they go to bed with at night. I watch them for their talents. As a christian, I believe what they are doing is morally wrong. But as a human being, It isn't for me to judge. Not my place. as a comic book fan, i find the bible morally wrong
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Post by DestroyerOfNations on Aug 15, 2013 22:11:38 GMT -5
This is by far the stupidest thing I have seen posted here in a long time. Because someone is gay that will even make you question whether that makes their merchandise more sought after or worth more?! Are you kidding me?! Hulk hogan , chyna , xpac all have sex tapes... Man their toys must be more valuable... Macho Man banged Stephanie McMahon so his stuff must be worth more. Bill Goldberg ended Bret Harts career his merchandise must be so rare. Chris Benoit killed his family his stuff has to be worth alot... Should I continue with how stupid this is or did I make my point? Wow, this is so wrong. He didn't mean that because he's gay. He meant that because he's becoming an icon in the gay community. I don't think this will make him sell more figures, but he has no right to be listed with those names as he didn't do anything wrong. He did something commendable and I'm sure his fan base will grow, at least with gay fans.
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Post by The Mask of Truth on Aug 15, 2013 22:16:44 GMT -5
This thread will go downhill fast.
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Post by jeffbohn on Aug 15, 2013 22:19:35 GMT -5
Yes, I do think it will increase the collectibility of his figures.
1. Before today, the casual or lapsed WWE fan probably didn't know who he was. Huge amounts of press today. Does the press know who Bray Wyatt is? I doubt it. 2. He carried himself very well in the interview. 3. The market isn't over saturated with Darren Young figures. 4. There is a segment of the population that will see him as a hero. He's a well-spoken, gay, black male. Imagine yourself a gay black teen dealing with the struggle of your sexuality. You'd look up to the guy. Heck, I'm a straight white male, and I thought the announcement and how he carried himself was pretty impressive. 5. WWE isn't stupid, they are going to capitalize on this. This announcement got more POSITIVE press than anything they've done lately. I doubt they are going to overdo it and make him a stereotype, they've been down that road before, and this is a different WWE. EDIT - added point 6 6. (and this is the least likely, but wouldn't surprise me...) Some overzealous group is going to have an issue with it. Boycott him, demand his figures taken off shelves. They won't get anywhere with their demands, but it'll generate a panic.
Relatively low amount of figures, huge exposure, a positive message, I think it all adds up for a bump in price for a Darren Young figure.
Now, I do have some doubt as to the spontaneity of this announcement. Does this TMZ reporter go around asking every wrestler this? Just seemed a little odd. Then again, if it was staged by the WWE, you'd think maybe they'd have been doing something with him. I'm not 100% sure one way or the other on that.
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 16, 2013 14:21:16 GMT -5
No
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Aug 16, 2013 16:22:15 GMT -5
Isnt Kanyon the first guy to come out in the WWE?. It just wasnt reported back in the day the way this one is. Kanyon wasn't "out" whilst in WWE...Youngs the first. Pat Patterson, Fabulous Moolah. You've got one from both genders that've been around WWE for decades (no longer Moolah, but she was active in WWE for a solid 30+ years before her passing, and was very openly gay.). If it doesn't effect your job, what does it matter who you're sleeping with? I found out two guys I used to work with in 2007 were gay this week. Doesn't change my opinion that they were both lazy, that Scott was an bunghole, and they both quit with no notice and left us hanging and under staffed for around 2-3 weeks. This "treat me differently, but only positively, because I'm different" nonsense has got to go. It's ruining the world.
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Post by PJ on Aug 16, 2013 16:33:33 GMT -5
I just wonder how it will effect his work? I mean I can just hear the WWE Universe chants now. I have a feeling he's going to have a hard time when the drunken idiots at the events start up. Which will be a shame, because he'll have to be professional and just take it.
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 16, 2013 17:11:05 GMT -5
i guess Pat Patterson and Sgt Slaughter dont count..?? but this is the first time an active wrestler says it without it being a work.. times have changed and to me this means nothing, it doesnt affect his wrestling career... btw he has always been uber-talented, in 2004 i participated in a day clinic with ricky steamboat , there was about 15-20 young workers and he was so smooth and skilled in the ring.. i recall steamboat saying " that a boy." everytime he did an up & over arm drag scoop slam dropick powder spot.. ps - stupid question, i think this poster is young & naive or just wanted to speak about this trending topic. but thats ok we all wanna speak about it, no1 saw this coming.. Sgt. Slaughter isn't gay
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Post by RollinsFan44 on Aug 16, 2013 17:14:28 GMT -5
Yeah, because Orlando Jordan figures are very collectible !
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Post by alexgg on Aug 16, 2013 17:21:32 GMT -5
"Sorry, the Darren Young figure is out of stock, the LGBT community stormed the store first thing this morning.
Ya' know cuz he gay."
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Aug 16, 2013 18:00:04 GMT -5
If anything his value will go down because I will bet dollars to donuts Mattel will be cranking out all sorts of figs of him from here on out, to keep the PC train running.
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Post by guitarace82 on Aug 16, 2013 18:15:19 GMT -5
Oh come on now everybody, now that Darren Young is "out" there is no doubt his figure will be worth millions of dollars, millions of dollars
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Post by qdogg on Aug 16, 2013 18:15:38 GMT -5
Ya that Darren Yong figure with Cobra Kai karate kick action and bodybag accessory is gonna skyrocket in value if you can find 1!
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Post by JC Motors on Aug 16, 2013 19:37:49 GMT -5
Yeah, because Orlando Jordan figures are very collectible ! Did Orlando Jordan even have a figure?
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Post by RollinsFan44 on Aug 17, 2013 4:50:13 GMT -5
Yeah, because Orlando Jordan figures are very collectible ! Did Orlando Jordan even have a figure? Yes, there could be more than these 5. I'm not sure:
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Post by KILLER WOLF on Aug 17, 2013 8:00:41 GMT -5
The PTP's shelf warm hard around me!
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