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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 11, 2014 21:37:34 GMT -5
Which wrestling stars past or present from the Japanese wrestling scene would you buy if Mattell produced a "Puroresru" Basic & Elite series in scale with WWE?
The criteria would be wrestlers who were prominent stars in IWGP, All Japan Pro.
My list is as follows in a non prioritized order.
Rikidozan
Giant Baba
Harley Race could easily be included in this list.
Antonio Inoki
Tiger Mask
Manabu Nakanishi
Keiji Mutoh(I prefer his 2010 look if I remember correctly. With his highly realistic, demon mask. Anyone correct if they know what I mean. Thank you.)
Billy Robinson
Josh Barnett
Gary Albright
These are just the first names that came to mind.
Obviously I'd LOVE an 18x18 New Japan 80s ring with black ropes, & the iconic Japanese style turnbuckle pads.
Dream two packs:
Thesz vs Rikidozan
A "Muta scale" tribute set with authentic battle damage.
Harley Race vs Baba or Tsuruta. Literally both would be immaculate!
Feel free to post your dream lists & propose ideas in relation to your dream figures. This is JUST for the joy of speculation so can the nonsensical attempts to "Burst our bubbles".
Enjoy.
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 11, 2014 21:43:40 GMT -5
Great Muta
Masahiro Chono
Mr. Saito
Antonio Inoki
Giant Baba
Tatsumi Fujinami
Riki Choshu
Shinya Hashimoto
Kensuke Sasaki
Jumbo Tsuruta
Mitsuharu Misawa
Kenta Kobashi
Genichrio Tenryu
Any "Americans" are easy passes for me. No matter how much success guys like Vader, Bigelow, Gordy, Hansen or Brody had, I feel they should easily be made under "American rules" as their domestic careers are more then enough to get them enshrined into a figure.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 21:48:24 GMT -5
I only know about 5% of those guys
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 21:53:24 GMT -5
HAYABUSA
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Post by That 80s Guy on Jan 11, 2014 21:59:43 GMT -5
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Giant Baba
Antonio Inoki
Then the ones I'd take the heads off of would be:
Go Shiozaki
Keiji Mutoh
Masahiro Chono
Rikidozan
Jumbo Tsuruta
Tatsumi Fujinami
Riki Choshu
Shinya Hashimoto
Kensuke Sasaki
Nakamura
Yoshihiro Tajiri
Tarzan Goto
Tiger Mask
Jushin Thunder Liger
Gaijins:
Josh Barnnett
Bob Sapp
Karl Anderson
The Gladiator
Leatherface
Mike Modest
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 11, 2014 22:01:04 GMT -5
Great Muta Masahiro Chono Mr. Saito Antonio Inoki Giant Baba Tatsumi Fujinami Riki Choshu Shinya Hashimoto Kensuke Sasaki Jumbo Tsuruta Mitsuharu Misawa Kenta Kobashi Genichrio Tenryu Any "Americans" are easy passes for me. No matter how much success guys like Vader, Bigelow, Gordy, Hansen or Brody had, I feel they should easily be made under "American rules" as their domestic careers are more then enough to get them enshrined into a figure. Thank you for mentioning Tsuruta! I'd pick him up in a blink! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 22:01:59 GMT -5
How do you guys know all these people?
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 11, 2014 22:09:00 GMT -5
How do you guys know all these people? I'd imagine the older members know through tape trading, but I'm indebted to YouTube & historical documents. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 22:09:24 GMT -5
I know 2 people!!!!
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 11, 2014 22:11:00 GMT -5
How do you guys know all these people? Most of the people I mentioned were either... A)One time performers in WCW/NWA (some even in WWF) B)Former IWGP/AJPW World Champions C)Pound for Pound, the very best wrestlers in the world in their era. and some were all of the above. Also, I cant believe I forgot to mention Jushin Liger. |
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Post by mrhoss on Jan 11, 2014 22:14:48 GMT -5
I would love a Volk Han in addition to those already mentioned.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 22:15:30 GMT -5
I only know about 5% of those guys More than I know lol |
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jan 11, 2014 22:17:20 GMT -5
Jushin Liger is easily my #1, huge star, awesome design, would make for an incredible figure
But guys like Kobashi and Misawa would be amazing, I'd seriously buy everyone listed so far
An nWo Masahiro Chono would be a cool addition to the nWo we've already gotten
I'd really dig it if we got a New Japan Lesnar
Stan Hansen, Johnny Ace, Dr. Death, and Terry Gordy are definitely my most wanted gaijin. I really can't express how much I want Doc and Gordy.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Jan 11, 2014 22:19:03 GMT -5
Machine Gun! *Cocks rifle in the air with badass sound effect & fires off 20 rounds* Karuuuuuuuuuuuuuu AndersAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jan 11, 2014 22:21:10 GMT -5
Oh, and of course Prince Devitt.
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Post by punksnotdead on Jan 11, 2014 22:24:44 GMT -5
KENTA is genuinely one of my biggest figure wants period, Japanese or otherwise.
I'd like to think that Liger and Muta could actually see Mattel figures if the line is around long enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2014 22:24:44 GMT -5
I know all but one  Liger,Tiger Mask and Muta . Even though I don't get figures anymore |
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 11, 2014 22:26:24 GMT -5
If anyone wants some easy "American matches" to view from these guys (as I understand watching Japanese matches is hard if you dont know Japanese), try go Youtube these matches....
Great Muta & Mr. Saito vs Steiner Brothers (Starrcade '90)
Great Muta vs Masahiro Chono (Battlebowl 92 I believe)
Antonio Inoki vs William Regal (Clash of Champions 28?)
Tatsumi Fujinami vs Ric Flair (Starrcade 91 & Superbrawl)
Sting vs Kensuki Sasaki (Starrcade '95)
Tenryu & Someone vs Demolition (Wrestlemania VII)
The rest of the guys I dont know of any American matches off the top of my head but Im sure a simple youtube search you can find something. All great workers and all great matches.
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Jan 11, 2014 22:44:20 GMT -5
an elite Jun Kasai, with fully painted and detailed scar tissue and one of his more detailed pairs of shorts, with removable goggles and maybe a weapon, would be a must buy for me. Even in the $50 price range. Jaki Numazawa and Abdullah Kobayashi would be worth it to me in the $30 price range if they were well done.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jan 11, 2014 23:09:43 GMT -5
Misawa
Kawada
Kensuke Sasaki
Kenta Kobashi
The Great Muta (would need like 10 of these)
Jushin Thunder Liger
Stan Hansen
Dr. Death
Ultimo Dragon
I'm sure I could keep going.
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