gcreams
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Post by gcreams on Oct 3, 2013 21:55:11 GMT -5
Got Ziggler and Trish. I'd consider picking up Wade if I see him. The rest are a big ol pass.
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Post by Flair Forever on Oct 3, 2013 22:55:09 GMT -5
I've really had a hard time finding E23 at retail - I still never saw Macho Man, so I was able to order it from walmart.com thanks to a tip from someone on here.
After I find the BOPPV sets at TRU - I'm taking a break. I was at WM29 & I'm making a display - but once I find the TRU sets, I'm giving my wallet a break.
Not really interested in E24 or E25, and I'm really tired of these stores not stocking anything anyway - and I really hate dealing with Christmas shoppers anyway.....
When they announce some decent flashbacks/exclusives I'll get back into the game.... but E24 & E25 are not worth the hunt, for me....
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Post by Mr. Show on Oct 3, 2013 22:58:49 GMT -5
I never ever ever thought I would say this, but the only one in the set I am definitely buying, is Rey.
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Post by China Claus on Oct 3, 2013 23:22:16 GMT -5
It's funny. This is probably the least interesting Elite set yet. However, if I do see any of them at retail, I'll pick them up. I'm just not going out of my way or paying inflated internet prices for them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2013 23:37:26 GMT -5
It's funny. This is probably the least interesting Elite set yet. However, if I do see any of them at retail, I'll pick them up. I'm just not going out of my way or paying inflated internet prices for them. I said the same thing when they were shown, but I got 5 of 6 at retail cost or less and free shipping. Happy to have them early
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Post by champofakind on Oct 4, 2013 0:18:35 GMT -5
Its one of those sets that will be appreciated over time. I have Wade and Rey so far and they are both really awesome.. esp Rey which is the gem of the set to me personally ..and plan on getting Trish if I ever see her or just get her online for a good price. The rest are meh..my elite 19 Ziggler is fine same with elite 21 Ryback. So I can pass on those..I might grab Miz since I only have his elite 11 figure. And could use an updated version of him.
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Post by China Claus on Oct 4, 2013 1:10:23 GMT -5
It's funny. This is probably the least interesting Elite set yet. However, if I do see any of them at retail, I'll pick them up. I'm just not going out of my way or paying inflated internet prices for them. I said the same thing when they were shown, but I got 5 of 6 at retail cost or less and free shipping. Happy to have them early I honestly do like the figures, especially the attire choices, I just don't think we needed another Ryback, Ziggler or Mysterio so soon. But I guess Mattel goes with what sells......
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Post by Rattlehead on Oct 4, 2013 1:18:38 GMT -5
I'm just getting Trish, she'll be a good addition to my collection. Think I'm also skipping elite 25, that's enough time to get elite figures I don't have before elite 26 & 27
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Post by China Claus on Oct 4, 2013 4:21:07 GMT -5
I've really had a hard time finding E23 at retail - I still never saw Macho Man, so I was able to order it from walmart.com thanks to a tip from someone on here. After I find the BOPPV sets at TRU - I'm taking a break. I was at WM29 & I'm making a display - but once I find the TRU sets, I'm giving my wallet a break. Not really interested in E24 or E25, and I'm really tired of these stores not stocking anything anyway - and I really hate dealing with Christmas shoppers anyway..... When they announce some decent flashbacks/exclusives I'll get back into the game.... but E24 & E25 are not worth the hunt, for me.... You know, it really seems to me like Mattel is throwing a lot at us at once. And that can be a good thing for your collection, but a bad thing for your wallet. Really, I'm glad the current and next couple Elite(with the exception of the Shield and Bruno) and Basic sets are underwhelming, as I try to collect all BAF's and Exclusives, and there's quite a few hitting the market right at the same time, with the Booker T and Heyman BAF's, TRU HHH, RSC Lesnar, TRU Mankind(does anyone have info on this?). That's a chunk of change by any standards. I'm just hoping to snag all my wanted exclusives by mid-November, since after that all my cash will go to Xmas as I have 2 rugrats to play Santa for. So it doesn't really bother me E24's a dud.
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Post by KILLER WOLF on Oct 4, 2013 7:52:10 GMT -5
I want Trish!
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Post by HVMMONS on Oct 4, 2013 8:25:53 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm skipping it. This set gives me a chance to save some monayyyyye. The only one worth a crap in this set IMO is Trish
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2013 8:51:02 GMT -5
I might get the Barrett and Trish but that's a huge might.Not really wanting them too bad.
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Post by The Madness on Oct 4, 2013 10:06:55 GMT -5
Definitely. Aside from Bruno, RVD, and Warrior, there aren't a lot of Elite figures I have any interest in on the horizon.
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Post by spookytuesday on Oct 4, 2013 11:22:19 GMT -5
Yup. No interest at all in this one.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2013 11:33:24 GMT -5
One of the few sets I want all in. Ryback is the only mehh one for me in the series.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Oct 4, 2013 11:37:24 GMT -5
Probably not buying any of them, I was initially maybe gonna get Barrett, but if he's getting repackaged, I'll hold off. Saves me money after getting most of E23 and getting Bruno, Rollins, and Ambrose from 25
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Post by punksnotdead on Oct 4, 2013 11:48:25 GMT -5
I have Trish and Ziggler, I pre-orderd off RSC. The Trish is seriously one of the best Divas Mattel has ever done and the Women's title is just icing. I took the accessories off the Ziggler and put them on his Basic 33 figure, which I think is vastly more accurate than the E24 figure and the bulky body style and half painted trunks As for the rest, Rey and Miz are probably the two best figures ever of those guys imo, and same goes for Barrett. I think if we didn't have so many of those 3 guys already that people would be really excited, but I think the whole lineup has good figures across the board. I would have liked to see one more FB in the set but it makes sense coming off the heels of E23 that we didn't get another one.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2013 12:05:51 GMT -5
I wouldn't say skipping it. I just ordered Trish and Ryback. If I find Wade Barrett and The Miz at retail, cool. If not, no big deal. Dolph and Mysterio are definite passes unless I find them super cheap.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2013 13:25:43 GMT -5
Just Trish in 24 and just Bruno 25, light waves for me.
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Post by attitudesback on Oct 4, 2013 13:29:09 GMT -5
I got Ziggler,and plan to get Miz but apart from that nothing interesting. E25 is only the Shield and possibly Bruno, E23 and E22 were far better sets overall, imo.
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