Post by BoneCrunchingCustoms on Dec 19, 2013 16:33:17 GMT -5
I received my RSC order today. I got a UPS notification that said my packages were in an accident but I didn't expect this D:
Good thing I'm not primarily a MOC collector because some of these packages were f'd. Luckily very little damage was done to the figures themselves, but I did have to use some boiling water to fix Roman Reigns' hand and one of the Bella twins legs that got smooshed and twisted. Swagger's flag was also torn in a couple places
The new packaging looks real purty. Well, maybe not mine.
Finally an updated Jack Swagger. It seems like forever ago since his last elite. Oh wait, it was forever ago. The coloring of his hair and beard is a bit off but the molding looks great and his attire looks pretty sweet.
I can't wait to get Zeb to complete the Real Americans.
I'm liking Mark Henry's new singlet design but his head does seem a bit out of date now that he is bald. Still a great headscan, though.
Probably my favorite figure in the set, Road Dogg looks fantastic! His headscan, hat, cornrows, shirt design, pants, boots and tattoos look incredible. The only thing is that his shirt fits a bit too big but overall this is one of Mattel's best figures yet.
Roman's right hand was a bit messed up in the accident but I was able to repair it and it's mostly unnoticeable now. His sleeve tattoo looks amazing and although his headscan is the same as his basic figure, it looks great.
I love the new Warrior! His hair and headscan are awesome and his singlet is unbelievably detailed. Mattel has made so many awesome Warrior figures it's hard for me to decide exactly where this one rates among them. Top notch though and a definite buy.
Rounding out Elite 26 is Big E Langston. I didn't think I liked his headscan but after seeing it in person I have changed my mind. It definitely captures his quiet intensity. His singlet is nice and colorful and really stands out. I added the I-C title.
On to the new battle packs set.
As far as I can tell, the Bellas are simply repaints of their first battle pack set but that's not to say I dislike them. The red attire is a nice change up from black and their scans still look good. My only real criticism is that, despite their real life physical discrepancies (mainly Nikki's bigger butt and boobs), there is no difference at all in the two figures other than their heads. A bit lame, but whatever. Oh, and the new silver Divas title looks alot nicer than the pink one imo.
Not much to say about the Axel/Triple H set. Axel hasn't really changed his look since his Mcgillicuttin' days other than his trunks, which look nice. I like the black wrist tape on Triple H and this time around his hair and beard color matches each other, unlike his TRU exclusive figure. Nice set but nothing stands out.
Mcgillicutty vs Axel. Oddly, the Micgillicutty figure looks to be a bit taller. Idk.
I think I prefer the older headscans for Ambrose and Rollins. These ones aren't bad, but something, especially Ambrose (maybe the hair color?), seems off. I like the new logo on their vest and Ambrose has white wrist tape this time around. Cool set but if you already have their elites or first releases, these ones probably aren't necessary.
Updated champions shelf
Road Dogg is my favorite of E26, followed by Warrior, Big E, Reigns, Swagger and Henry. The Henry figure is awesome, just a tad outdated. As for BP26, if I could only get one set, I would probably choose the Bellas.
Thanks for looking
Good thing I'm not primarily a MOC collector because some of these packages were f'd. Luckily very little damage was done to the figures themselves, but I did have to use some boiling water to fix Roman Reigns' hand and one of the Bella twins legs that got smooshed and twisted. Swagger's flag was also torn in a couple places
The new packaging looks real purty. Well, maybe not mine.
Finally an updated Jack Swagger. It seems like forever ago since his last elite. Oh wait, it was forever ago. The coloring of his hair and beard is a bit off but the molding looks great and his attire looks pretty sweet.
I can't wait to get Zeb to complete the Real Americans.
I'm liking Mark Henry's new singlet design but his head does seem a bit out of date now that he is bald. Still a great headscan, though.
Probably my favorite figure in the set, Road Dogg looks fantastic! His headscan, hat, cornrows, shirt design, pants, boots and tattoos look incredible. The only thing is that his shirt fits a bit too big but overall this is one of Mattel's best figures yet.
Roman's right hand was a bit messed up in the accident but I was able to repair it and it's mostly unnoticeable now. His sleeve tattoo looks amazing and although his headscan is the same as his basic figure, it looks great.
I love the new Warrior! His hair and headscan are awesome and his singlet is unbelievably detailed. Mattel has made so many awesome Warrior figures it's hard for me to decide exactly where this one rates among them. Top notch though and a definite buy.
Rounding out Elite 26 is Big E Langston. I didn't think I liked his headscan but after seeing it in person I have changed my mind. It definitely captures his quiet intensity. His singlet is nice and colorful and really stands out. I added the I-C title.
On to the new battle packs set.
As far as I can tell, the Bellas are simply repaints of their first battle pack set but that's not to say I dislike them. The red attire is a nice change up from black and their scans still look good. My only real criticism is that, despite their real life physical discrepancies (mainly Nikki's bigger butt and boobs), there is no difference at all in the two figures other than their heads. A bit lame, but whatever. Oh, and the new silver Divas title looks alot nicer than the pink one imo.
Not much to say about the Axel/Triple H set. Axel hasn't really changed his look since his Mcgillicuttin' days other than his trunks, which look nice. I like the black wrist tape on Triple H and this time around his hair and beard color matches each other, unlike his TRU exclusive figure. Nice set but nothing stands out.
Mcgillicutty vs Axel. Oddly, the Micgillicutty figure looks to be a bit taller. Idk.
I think I prefer the older headscans for Ambrose and Rollins. These ones aren't bad, but something, especially Ambrose (maybe the hair color?), seems off. I like the new logo on their vest and Ambrose has white wrist tape this time around. Cool set but if you already have their elites or first releases, these ones probably aren't necessary.
Updated champions shelf
Road Dogg is my favorite of E26, followed by Warrior, Big E, Reigns, Swagger and Henry. The Henry figure is awesome, just a tad outdated. As for BP26, if I could only get one set, I would probably choose the Bellas.
Thanks for looking
