More basic flashbacks please

I say no. I still consider Million Dollar Man as unmade since we only got him in basic form. It's the same with debut Undertaker. I'm still waiting on those.

Well it's been a couple years and we're still waiting. They have since signed other wrestlers who have gotten numerous elites. Even Undertaker has gotten other looks.

I'm not dead set against more basic legends, but I don't want basic legends to replace elite legends. I'd hate to get, say, a basic Brutus Beefcake only to have Mattel say: "We gave you Brutus Beefcake; we're moving on to other guys for the elite line." I'd be happy with some less agile wrestlers in the basic line, though. I think a basic Yokozuna in white would look neat. I wonder how they'd handle his giant rear. Speaking of giants, this would be a good place for Big John Studd and Giant Gonzalez. These are guys who don't really need accessories either. Also, I think a basic Yoko could better pull off a bonzi drop than the elite version. I'd buy those. I'd buy a lot more.

But most legends collectors are adults. We have more money to spend on our hobby. We should get the opportunity to pay a little more for more detail, accessories and movement where such things are needed.

The GREAT thing about Mattel is that basics and elites look perfect next to each other, unlike Jakks' counterparts. I just fear legends moving to the basics, and I have too much invested in my collection to support letting the line drop in overall quality. I just feel that's the slippery slope we'll go down if we overtly support this move. I hope that makes sense. Of course, disagree if you think I'm wrong. This is an interesting idea/thread which needs more discussion.

Perhaps. I have my doubts that both Arn and Tully "won" that poll. Arn was there through the Monday Night Wars, he had a galoob figure, which was a generational toy, and he's still around today. I can see why people voted for him. But not Tully.

Anyway, a guy like Bundy and a figure like Elizabeth would be good candidates for basic figures. Bundy didn't do much bending in the ring and the other doesn't wrestle. I think a molded or plastic white dress would've looked better anyway. Managers would do well in the basic line. Maybe they could have a battle pack series with managers and plain clothed wrestlers. Hercules and Bobby the Brain with Herc's chain as the weapon. Earthquake and Jimmy Hart with the megaphone as the weapon. I think these make the most sense if we're doing basic legends. Give us guys who aren't known for their technical skill in the ring, and/or give us managers who don't need the articulation. And if we have a Battle Pack, we can get an accessory.

Id like to see some more attitude era basics such as:
HHH, Mankind, LOD, Bulldog, APA, Neidhart, NAO, Xpac...

Now THAT I like! Bundy as a basic because I sure as heck didn't sign up for Matty. I love your thinking on this.

New Batista? Hell yeah!

Forget the flashback basics! We need a elite flashback Goldberg, Kurt angle, Shelton Benjamin, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit, Ric flair, APA, ANY NWO MEMBER, Hart foundation, Evolution, Hurricane, Dudley boyz, lance storm, Scott Steiner, Hardcore holly, Sabu, Taz, Sandman, Tommy Dreamer, Rhyno, Raven, Steven Richards, Steve Blackman, Hardy boyz, Guys we wanna see!!!!! Not basic and elite cenas!!!! The only cena we want is a rise above cancer one!!!!!!!