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Post by Punk on Nov 19, 2013 20:08:05 GMT -5
Rikishi jumped off a cage... Maybe if you watched / grew up with the attitude era you'd appreciate him more. I'm assuming you much prefer an earlier time? I started watching in the late 70's. That said I feel there are people here who think/feel that if someone was in the WWE during the Attitude Era they are automaticly deserving of a figure. But I feel that just because someone was in the WWE during the Attitude era doesn't mean they should get a figure. Just like any other era there are guys who are deserving and guys who aren't especially when there are so few spots to begin with. yeah, it's definitely a nostalgia thing.
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Post by Ultimate Figure Collector on Nov 19, 2013 20:23:21 GMT -5
Here is how I look at Rikishi as a Flashback. Was he the best in ring worker? No, but he wasn't bad by any means. Are there guys out there who deserve a figure before him? No doubt, however Rikishi was a memorable character and is someone people still remember. I still hear people bring his name up who don't even follow wrestling regularly anymore so he left an impact even if it was by putting his ass in people's faces. I know some will hate this response but I certainly think Rikishi will sell better at mass retail than say Magnum TA and I'm sure Mattel is looking at that the same way. I'll take Kishi over another Cena, Orton, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, or Big Show any day. Mattel has to make who they have signed and who will sell. While I'm sure Rikishi wasn't high on that list I'm sure he wasn't on the bottom either.
Now if we were talking about say Hugh Morris, that is a wasted spot because he wouldn't sell well in mass retail, wasn't popular and outside of hardcore fans no one really remembers him. Now THAT would be a wasted spot.
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Post by mankind on Nov 19, 2013 20:33:00 GMT -5
Here is how I look at Rikishi as a Flashback. Was he the best in ring worker? No, but he wasn't bad by any means. Are there guys out there who deserve a figure before him? No doubt, however Rikishi was a memorable character and is someone people still remember. I still hear people bring his name up who don't even follow wrestling regularly anymore so he left an impact even if it was by putting his ass in people's faces. I know some will hate this response but I certainly think Rikishi will sell better at mass retail than say Magnum TA and I'm sure Mattel is looking at that the same way. I'll take Kishi over another Cena, Orton, Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, or Big Show any day. Mattel has to make who they have signed and who will sell. While I'm sure Rikishi wasn't high on that list I'm sure he wasn't on the bottom either. Now if we were talking about say Hugh Morris, that is a wasted spot because he wouldn't sell well in mass retail, wasn't popular and outside of hardcore fans no one really remembers him. Now THAT would be a wasted spot. I don't even know who Hugh Morris is so yeah im agreeing with u. To mattel it's all about the profit of the figure and what's going to sell well so with that being said it's more likely for someone from the AE era will sell well because of the name they brought to the WWE. !!
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Post by Last Trent Barreta Fan on Nov 19, 2013 20:33:38 GMT -5
Rikishi jumped off a cage... Maybe if you watched / grew up with the attitude era you'd appreciate him more. I'm assuming you much prefer an earlier time? That said I feel there are people here who think/feel that if someone was in the WWE during the Attitude Era they are automaticly deserving of a figure. But I feel that just because someone was in the WWE during the Attitude era doesn't mean they should get a figure. Just like any other era there are guys who are deserving and guys who aren't especially when there are so few spots to begin with. I am a gigantic Rikishi mark and I have always liked him. Being a 9 year old kid and seeing how fat Rikishi was at the time made me laugh every time I saw him. I liked Too Cool so much I wore their shirt to my 4th grade pictures, and my mom got so pissed when she saw it. I still love Rikishi. For me, being a Rikishi fan has nothing to do with the Attitude Era, it just means he was a part of my childhood. I'm so happy he's getting a figure and i thank mattel so much that they've made a Trent Barreta and now a Rikishi.
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Post by mankind on Nov 19, 2013 20:39:27 GMT -5
Does anyone know what the Rikishi will look like......its gonna be the thong one probably. And its coming out in the same line as Billy Gunn a.k.a. Mr. Ass. There is a joke there somewhere...and its so close I can smell it. He'll probably have the thing that came at yokozuna minus the bow and fixed between the legs or maybe his debut attire hopefully we get his most famous ring gear the Thong/diaper thing I forgot the name
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Post by Boy Wonder on Nov 19, 2013 21:09:22 GMT -5
He's a former IC champ. That's all he needs as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Nov 19, 2013 21:30:25 GMT -5
Rikishi jumped off a cage... Maybe if you watched / grew up with the attitude era you'd appreciate him more. I'm assuming you much prefer an earlier time? I started watching in the late 70's. The first match I remember watching was The Executioners (Studd & Kowalski) vs. Strongbow & White Wolf. And I did like the 80's - early 90's most (WWF & NWA) And during the mid-90's I did enjoy watching WCW more than the WWF/E. But I did watch the Additue era as well. And just like every other era or federation it had stuff I liked and things I thought were stupid. That said I feel there are people here who think/feel that if someone was in the WWE during the Attitude Era they are automaticly deserving of a figure. But I feel that just because someone was in the WWE during the Attitude era doesn't mean they should get a figure. Just like any other era there are guys who are deserving and guys who aren't especially when there are so few spots to begin with. I agree with you. I wouldn't want every wrestler from the Attitude Era. But, 85% of them were very entertaining and memorable. I wouldn't run out to a store for a Savio Vega, but Ki and Ti ( Funaki and Taka Michinoku). My prefference of Flashbacks would be from 1987-2004.
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Post by RybackV1 on Nov 19, 2013 21:39:03 GMT -5
It's will have to have the thong because that was his most famous and popular look by far.
I agree that there are a lot of people suited for Elite lines more thenn Rikishi but I figure we have to get him sooner or later anyway
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Post by LaParka on Nov 19, 2013 21:40:40 GMT -5
I would buy Rikishi he was not high on my list but considering he's signed, his sons work for WWE, and a few other relatives are in the line he's a welcome addition. It's a first time in the line as well so at least a new face to add to the roster.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2013 21:45:58 GMT -5
Personally not a fan of rikishi Always thought of him as wrestlecrap. I can see why they made him but I'd rather they made anyone else
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Post by Rattlehead on Nov 19, 2013 21:50:58 GMT -5
Goodness the fact that they're releasing a Rikishi is awesome, he was part of WWE most memorable era, and if anyone remembers correctly Rikishi & too cool were a huge fan favorite at the time and worked up the crowed better than brutus clay ever could.
The irony in this set, is billy gunn was originally suppose to be the man who ran stone cold over. I just can't wait to see and get my hands on this set. Thank you Mattel!!
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Post by "The Icon" Sting on Nov 19, 2013 23:13:59 GMT -5
Rikishi was over big time. Rikishi was a strong mid-card act during the biggest time in wrestling history. He may not have had memorable feuds or matches, but his dance routine and stinkface are remembered.
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Post by Word™ on Nov 19, 2013 23:49:02 GMT -5
Is this Rikishi hate real life.. Jesus.. And to blame it on attitude era nostalgia is a cop out. Rikishi at the time (and when he came back and squashed Heath Slater) received HUGE reactions, had a decent move set, could sell like a champ, he took bumps like a champ.. Does anyone remember the 2000 royal rumble? How about the storyline with him and Eddie Guerrero? What about that cage match with Val Venis? Probably not.. Which is why "attitude era nostalgia" is a cheap way of saying you can't argue your reasoning. Would I take NOD Farooq over him? Yeah. Is he undeserving? no.
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Post by PJ on Nov 20, 2013 4:45:17 GMT -5
No...there no real life hate here. Nor has it have anything to do with "Attitude Era Nostalgia" or ""Attitude Era Hatred". As I said before I watched the Attitude era and I cannot remember a single one of his matches. Not one what I do remember is the dance routines and stinkfaces and I am sorry but to me they shouldn't be wasting a spot on a guy who's remembered for dancing and shoving his @$$ into someone's face.
Other than Papa Shango I've had no issues with who has gotten a FB. But even that was better than picking the godfather gimmick. And if my opinion was based on real life hate then you would hear me saying something about XPac as I could never stomach the guy. I've always thought he was sleezy. But as far as ring work goes other than throwing his genitals in guys faces he had alot of memorable and worthwhile matches/moments. I will more than likely pass on him unless I get him on some bogo sale, but he is still deserving of a figure.
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Post by n2jib on Nov 20, 2013 6:03:32 GMT -5
I like rikishi. I don't like too cool though. To me he's one of the main players and a colourful character. I like the way he looks. The move i remember most is his superkick. Even if mattel didn't make him, he's on my to do list albeit not of the highest priority.. hehe.
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Post by JuiceWinslow on Nov 20, 2013 7:41:29 GMT -5
Going to be a very cool figure.
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Post by TKO Propagandist on Nov 20, 2013 7:42:43 GMT -5
I am surprised you guys didn't like Rikishi, back in the height of the Attitude Era in 2000 him and Too Cool were like the hottest thing at one point, moves like the Stink Face and The Worm might have looked stupid but they were sure as hell over which is the most important thing. Looking forward to getting this figure.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Nov 20, 2013 7:50:20 GMT -5
Rikishi is an easy pass for me. However I'd love a 2 pack.of the HeadShrinkers!!! That would be epic.
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Post by hbkfan on Nov 20, 2013 7:56:07 GMT -5
I like rikishi. I don't like too cool though. To me he's one of the main players and a colourful character. I like the way he looks. The move i remember most is his superkick. Even if mattel didn't make him, he's on my to do list albeit not of the highest priority.. hehe. The belly to belly suplex and his piledriver. Excellent execution on both.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Nov 20, 2013 7:59:18 GMT -5
I remember when he came back in 2002 and JR had what was probably the greatest line of his career with "BAH GAWD! LOOK AT THE SIZE OF THAT ASS!"
And did I hear hate on the Godfather gimmick? For shame, PJ, for shame...
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