jacguitarist
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Post by jacguitarist on Oct 12, 2013 9:05:37 GMT -5
I know, yet another mattel Hogan thread; please don't hit me! Haha anyway, I've been reading some reports this morning that hogan did an interview where he said HHH told him recently that the door would always be open for him to return. I'm starting to believe a return is more possible now than ever, especially with Manias 30th anniversary coming up. In terms of different designs/tooling for a Hogan, I was thinking about the boas he would inevitably come with. Should they be soft goods or sculpted plastic? The jakks ones were pretty horrendous; They were too large and would shed. I personally think sculpted would be a better route if done correctly. They would look awesome (think of the feathers on the goldust robe) and would be form fitting on the figure. Now, obviously poseability would be crucial too. So what do you guys think? What would you want to see? ... if/when of course  |
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Post by Terrys Wrestling Figures on Oct 12, 2013 9:12:31 GMT -5
- i think if mattel did get the go ahead for a hogan it'll turn out fine, look at savage, steamboat etc
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Post by ¡Twist Of Lime Green Jello! on Oct 12, 2013 9:20:48 GMT -5
Rubber for sure. Compare Alberto's cloth scarf to the rubber one.
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Oct 12, 2013 9:30:36 GMT -5
Sculpted boas that followed the contour of Hogan's body would be fine with me. Before you mentioned it in your post, the feathers on Goldust's robe immediately came to mind.
Along the same lines, I'd love to see them include two shirts with Hogan - one normal tanktop with the 3 rips in the back and one that's sculpted to look like he's ripping it down the front.
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Post by slappy on Oct 12, 2013 9:32:13 GMT -5
I really think the Hogan figures they make could be the best figures they ever make.
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Post by attitudesback on Oct 12, 2013 9:48:38 GMT -5
Hogan would have to come with a cloth shirt. Rubber would ruin the figure and Hogan. Or, if they went nWo the WHC with nWo sprayed onto it with a weight belt would probably be what's made.
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Oct 12, 2013 10:23:05 GMT -5
only ones i really want r nwo and classic 80's versions. also dont really have any experience with jakks hogans so not sure about plastic or cloth boa's but would like to see a cloth shirt on him with the velcro in the front to simulate him ripping the shirt.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2013 10:55:46 GMT -5
I'll take any Hogan honestly. But preferably with cloth shirts etc.
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Post by mikey1974 on Oct 12, 2013 10:57:01 GMT -5
I can see something like this:
2014:
Basic "Current" Hogan (if he appears on TV enough to warrant one)
Elite FB one - possibly 80's Hogan with "Hulkamania" shirt and headband
Battle Pack - Hulk Hogan & Randy Savage "Megapowers" set
RSC Exclusive - nWo Wolfpack Hogan, with bandana,shirt,sunglasses,boa,and red spraypaint nWo Belt
2015:
Basic WrestleMania Heritage Hogan,with sculpted on bandana "Hulk Rules"
Elite FB one - nWo Black and White Hogan,with bandana, sunglasses,and shirt
Battle Pack - Hulk Hogan vs Shawn Michaels "SummerSlam" set
RSC Exclusive - WCW Hogan,with new headsculpt, "Hulkster" bandana and shirt,and WHC Belt
2016:
Basic WrestleMania Heritage Hogan, WrestleMania III
Elite FB - 2002 Red & Yellow Return, with bandanna, sunglasses,shirt,and boa
Battle Pack - Hollywood Hogan vs The Rock "WrestleMania X8"
RSC Exclusive - WrestleMania VII Hogan, with blue and white stars bandana,"Hulk Rules" shirt, American Flag,and Winged Eagle Belt
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Post by Spear Guy on Oct 12, 2013 11:10:41 GMT -5
I can see something like this: 2014: Elite FB one - possibly 80's Hogan with "Hulkamania" shirt and headband RSC Exclusive - nWo Wolfpack Hogan, with bandana,shirt,sunglasses,boa,and red spraypaint nWo Belt 2015: Elite FB one - nWo Black and White Hogan,with bandana, sunglasses,and shirt RSC Exclusive - WCW Hogan,with new headsculpt, "Hulkster" bandana and shirt,and WHC Belt 2016: Elite FB - 2002 Red & Yellow Return, with bandanna, sunglasses,shirt,and boa Battle Pack - Hollywood Hogan vs The Rock "WrestleMania X8" I'd grab all of these, but I still need:  |
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Post by East Coast on Oct 12, 2013 11:11:02 GMT -5
well...even if they get Hogan.
they're not going to get to his 2002 feathered boa look for a long time.
it will be 80's.....then NWO
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Oct 12, 2013 11:15:31 GMT -5
Is it strange that my most wanted Hogan fig is his 2002 Hulk Still Rules look? I dunno, I figure they will do NWO Hogan before the 2002 Hogan but for the most part it will be a straight up repaint, Mattel wouldn't have to use any new moulds.
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Post by jacguitarist on Oct 12, 2013 11:25:26 GMT -5
Aw man, hell yes to a Mr. America. I remember being so pumped when he was going to be the mail-away Wrestlemania ticket promotion figure. and then it got canceled  I love the idea of Hogan coming with 2 shirts, one being normal and the other being a sculpted 'torn' shirt. Man, that'd be sweet especially if done right. I can just imagine how cool that would look. |
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Post by jacguitarist on Oct 12, 2013 11:32:37 GMT -5
I also think that when they can finally make Hogan, that he should be almost 100% new tooling...arms, torso, legs. Make it as good as possible, unlike Jakks who just cheaped out and reused the same-old stuff.
I think they'd easily earn back the cash to warrant new tooling, and then some.
Question though: Since Hogan isn't currently with TNA, could Mattel reach out to him, like right now while he's a free agent? I'm just thinking, heaven forbid he goes back to TNA and that window of opportunity is closed.
But maybe it wouldn't matter that he's not under TNA? Like if his Jakks deal is technically still valid whether he's with TNA or not? Or could it be once a wrestler is gone from the promotion, their jakks deal is voided?
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Post by mikey1974 on Oct 12, 2013 13:04:49 GMT -5
I can see something like this: 2014: Elite FB one - possibly 80's Hogan with "Hulkamania" shirt and headband RSC Exclusive - nWo Wolfpack Hogan, with bandana,shirt,sunglasses,boa,and red spraypaint nWo Belt 2015: Elite FB one - nWo Black and White Hogan,with bandana, sunglasses,and shirt RSC Exclusive - WCW Hogan,with new headsculpt, "Hulkster" bandana and shirt,and WHC Belt 2016: Elite FB - 2002 Red & Yellow Return, with bandanna, sunglasses,shirt,and boa Battle Pack - Hollywood Hogan vs The Rock "WrestleMania X8" I'd grab all of these, but I still need: they would have years to make figures. They would know he would be a cash cow. I have no doubt they'd get to every look he had, including Mr. America,and even his early AWA/WWF white and blue look,or even the 70's/early 80's with cape. |
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Post by mikey1974 on Oct 12, 2013 13:09:02 GMT -5
Question though: Since Hogan isn't currently with TNA, could Mattel reach out to him, like right now while he's a free agent? I'm just thinking, heaven forbid he goes back to TNA and that window of opportunity is closed. But maybe it wouldn't matter that he's not under TNA? Like if his Jakks deal is technically still valid whether he's with TNA or not? Or could it be once a wrestler is gone from the promotion, their jakks deal is voided? technically yes,they could,as long as they have WWE permission. just cause he doesnt have a WWE deal doesn't mean he can't sign a Legends deal with Mattel. the Ultimate Warrior was literally estranged from the WWE since 1996,yet we not only got Jakks figures,but Mattel figures of him years before he finally made peace with WWE in 2013. |
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Post by King of Kings on Oct 12, 2013 13:16:22 GMT -5
If Hogan is signed here's how I'd like to see it go down:
Mid 2014-
First Hogan prototype is shown: Basic Hulk Hogan in yellow trunks, red knee pads, yellow boots.
Elite Flashback Hulk Hogan: Yellow Trunks, Red Knee Pads, Yellow Boots, removable CLOTH Hulkamania shirt, removable bandanna.
Late 2014-
RSC Exclusive for the Holiday Season: Elite Flashback 2003 Hulk Hogan - Hulk Still Rules Cloth Shirt and Plastic Bandanna, Red and Yellow Boas, Vac Undisputed Title. Mold the Weight Belt on as part of his torso.
Elite Flashback nWo Hulk Hogan with cloth nWo shirt and Plastic Hollywood Bandanna and the belt from E16 Kevin Nash
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Post by marino13 on Oct 12, 2013 13:56:49 GMT -5
Rubber Boa would be miles better. And while we are at it I could also see Mattel making a rubber shirt that appears to be ripped and fits it Hogan's hands. I hated Hogan but who wouldn't want a 80's Hogan ripping his shirt?
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Post by ellisd on Oct 12, 2013 16:33:02 GMT -5
Sculpted boas that followed the contour of Hogan's body would be fine with me. Before you mentioned it in your post, the feathers on Goldust's robe immediately came to mind. Along the same lines, I'd love to see them include two shirts with Hogan - one normal tanktop with the 3 rips in the back and one that's sculpted to look like he's ripping it down the front. I really like this idea as it would be cool to pose him in the 'ripping' shirt. They could go the same route as the Deluxe Aggression, where the velcro attachment is in the front, I'm sure Mattel Elite figures would be able to be posed in the shirt ripping pose better than the Deluxe Aggression. But I like your idea with the 2 shirts better than the velcro attach in the front. |
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Post by naparo01 on Oct 12, 2013 22:45:32 GMT -5
I actually liked the Jakks ones. But am not apposed to them trying plastic ones. If i don't like them I can always dust off my old Jakks ones. FYI if you think they are too bit you can take some scisors to them and trim them down a bit. But I reccomend doing this outside as it can get messy.
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