BaLoR RoLLiNS
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Post by BaLoR RoLLiNS on Jan 5, 2014 20:48:11 GMT -5
Being a huge fan "flashbacks" and being excited for each release that comes out. My thought is why not raise the bar a notch. We are getting to a point where we are running out of new guys to be made. So instead of the Elite line taking all the Flashbacks why not hand off some big names to the Battle Pack line. Who wouldn't love to look on their computer and see the next BP lineup is The Uso's, Real Americans, and the Steiner Brothers. Each series could have a flashback tag team. LOD, Demolition, Twin Towers, and many more to carry this on for awhile. In the Basic series it seems like we keep getting names we already have with a new paint job. Why not drop in some new names that we haven't seen period. Especially with certain contracts running up and wanting guys to be made before the deadline. I think this could be huge for buyers.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 20:49:35 GMT -5
I'd be up for flashbacks however I can get them.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jan 5, 2014 20:50:04 GMT -5
Steiners aren't signed, are they? I'd buy LOD for sure but don't know if many others in the real world would. Plus MDT thinks nobody remembers red LOD.
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Post by PJ on Jan 5, 2014 20:56:06 GMT -5
I think the Road Warriors have a look that anyone would buy figures of even if they didn't know who they were. And I would love the Steiner's (and British Bulldogs) but I wouldn't be too thrilled to see the Usos or Real Americans seeing I would pass on those two sets.
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Post by BaLoR RoLLiNS on Jan 5, 2014 20:56:18 GMT -5
Steiners aren't signed, are they? I'd buy LOD for sure but don't know if many others in the real world would. Plus MDT thinks nobody remembers red LOD. I don't know if they are signed or not. Just throwing a name out there.
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Post by knupmc on Jan 5, 2014 20:57:34 GMT -5
That'd be cool but I'd prefer them in elites 2 pack like da 2 packs or the Allstars with a current person and flashback
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Post by demolitionrulz on Jan 5, 2014 20:57:37 GMT -5
I love this idea. I also think they can build on their Wrestlemania 30 sets and do a dream match up every so often.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 20:58:44 GMT -5
I'd rather just have elites. Not Elite 2-packs or anything. Just elites. Single figures.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 20:59:16 GMT -5
I think the Road Warriors have a look that anyone would buy figures of even if they didn't know who they were. And I would love the Steiner's (and British Bulldogs) but I wouldn't be too thrilled to see the Usos or Real Americans seeing I would pass on those two sets. I agree the l.o.d were so iconic. I would love red lod elites with classic tag titles!
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Post by Emma F'n Lution on Jan 5, 2014 21:04:56 GMT -5
Being a huge fan "flashbacks" and being excited for each release that comes out. My thought is why not raise the bar a notch. We are getting to a point where we are running out of new guys to be made. So instead of the Elite line taking all the Flashbacks why not hand off some big names to the Battle Pack line. Who wouldn't love to look on their computer and see the next BP lineup is The Uso's, Real Americans, and the Steiner Brothers. Each series could have a flashback tag team. LOD, Demolition, Twin Towers, and many more to carry this on for awhile. In the Basic series it seems like we keep getting names we already have with a new paint job. Why not drop in some new names that we haven't seen period. Especially with certain contracts running up and wanting guys to be made before the deadline. I think this could be huge for buyers. Nope, because it would be a basic figure. elites all the way
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jan 5, 2014 21:14:45 GMT -5
Not if they're Basic. They'd be 100% passes if that was the case.
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Post by BaLoR RoLLiNS on Jan 5, 2014 21:15:38 GMT -5
I figured someone who is only for elites would have to come along and say NO. You get 6 elites every two months. Adding in BP and Basic its 18. Why not up the chances of more Flashbacks. Plus the 6 elites we do get we only get a couple Flashbacks. I understand having your preference. I would just be excited to get more Flashbacks
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2014 21:21:24 GMT -5
Not a fan of the idea. If it's not in elite form I won't buy it.
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Post by Justin on Jan 5, 2014 21:22:58 GMT -5
I figured someone who is only for elites would have to come along and say NO. You get 6 elites every two months. Adding in BP and Basic its 18. Why not up the chances of more Flashbacks. Plus the 6 elites we do get we only get a couple Flashbacks. I understand having your preference. I would just be excited to get more Flashbacks Good point because too many people on here want flashbacks but say "elites all the way". Tbh I HATE abcrunch. I display mine and I can't ing stand how many times elites fall off my god damn shelves. If I have to pick Honky Tonk man and his shattered guitar pieces one more time I'm going to go insane. And that nobody jobber Marty jennetaty won't stand up. I almost had a heart attack fixing it. Another thing with elites are some guys look anorexic and some guys look raided beyond belief. Dolph Ziggler has hulk hogan bodies on elites but jack swagger looks like a sickly child. Cody Rhodes arms are also jacked which is terrible.If basics were as detailed as elites and came with accessories I'd be way happier. Sorry for the rant. Back on topic I'd be up for fb BP's
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Post by Duck Holliday on Jan 5, 2014 21:52:56 GMT -5
Not a fan of the idea. If it's not in elite form I won't buy it. Admittedly I fall somewhat along these lines... I will pick up basics if I think they edge out their elite counterparts, like a better face-scan, attire or say thicker torso like in the case of Bryan fig.
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 5, 2014 22:23:04 GMT -5
Simply because basics suck. Legends/Flashbacks look great as elite figures. Plus many of them have robes/jackets/shirts that need to be added and it wouldnt fit in the basic budget. Who seriously wants a DDP with all black tattoos? Or Legion of Doom with no shoulder pads?
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Jan 5, 2014 22:35:25 GMT -5
only get elites unless it is some jobber that i never think is going to get an elite(alex riley, trent baretta, curt hawkins). so would rather see them make more fbs in elite form
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Post by PJ on Jan 6, 2014 8:45:46 GMT -5
Personally I like the look of Basics better...so I will take Legends I want in either Elite or Basic. They both fit together nicely on my shelves.
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Post by micco on Jan 6, 2014 9:06:21 GMT -5
Not sure why so many people are acting like they won't touch a basic with a ten foot pole. Maybe it's because I collect moc, but I buy both. Obviously I don't buy elites based on the added articulation because they never come out of the package, they just sometimes look better or come with an accessory that is necessary for the figure to be complete, but when a basic looks perfect and leaves nothing to be desired in terms of accurate detail, then I prefer them because they're less expensive. So, yeah I'd be interested in this idea provided the flashbacks are guys who can be captured accurately with out extra detail found in elites.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 6, 2014 9:11:26 GMT -5
I'm in favor of it, and have been for a couple years now. When the Legends line went away, I immediately suggested and asked MDT if they could work 1 per case Legends into the normal Basic lines. LOD in red & black is a no brainer for a Battle Pack imo. Mattel has the head molds and the shoulder pad molds already done. So just make the figures basic and use the pads as the accessory, similar to Bat-Rey and his cape. Getting Eddie, Warrior, and now Perfect has been awesome, and I'd love to see the trend continue and expanded upon.
Let's get serious here though with all you Elite elitists. If you're a fan of a guy, and the only way you're going to get him is in Basic form, you're buying the figure. That being said, all the Basic legends have already gotten Elites. The Basics are a way for Mattel to make good on figures that weren't perfect the first time around or that offer up an attire we weren't getting in Elite form. Legends, in any form, are a more than welcome addition to our collections.
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