brettdude211
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Post by brettdude211 on Apr 13, 2014 20:54:33 GMT -5
Now that some of the figures from the legends line are being released again in regular elites as flashbacks (LOD and Andre) does anyone else hope we see a better Snuka and sgt slaughter released in later elites along with some of the harder to find legends we might have missed?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 21:12:42 GMT -5
Snuka Im indifferent on. His trunks & barefeet were a more popular look but I was never a big Snuka fan. I really want an Iraqi Slaughter though. Just like this....  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 21:27:04 GMT -5
Really want Iraqi Slaughter and seeing as he's been basically a life long backstage hand/official, I'm sure it will happen eventually.
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Post by dod0411 on Apr 13, 2014 21:42:58 GMT -5
I would buy both but I'd prefer Sgt slaughter
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Post by hierosis on Apr 13, 2014 21:45:27 GMT -5
Really want Iraqi Slaughter and seeing as he's been basically a life long backstage hand/official, I'm sure it will happen eventually. Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 21:51:54 GMT -5
Really want Iraqi Slaughter and seeing as he's been basically a life long backstage hand/official, I'm sure it will happen eventually. Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. Iron Sheik says hello.  |
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Post by hierosis on Apr 13, 2014 21:58:35 GMT -5
Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. Iron Sheik says hello. You mean Col. Mustafa? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 22:03:48 GMT -5
Really want Iraqi Slaughter and seeing as he's been basically a life long backstage hand/official, I'm sure it will happen eventually. Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. You realize Iraqi had nothing to do with 9/11 right? please tell me you're not that guy.......... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2014 22:08:00 GMT -5
Really want Iraqi Slaughter and seeing as he's been basically a life long backstage hand/official, I'm sure it will happen eventually. Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. Another thing....it was a wrestling angle.....ifs that offended anyone and some how still offends people 20 some odd years later maybe its time to venture out of Mr. Rodgers neighborhood and experience the real world..... |
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Post by hierosis on Apr 14, 2014 0:27:01 GMT -5
Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. E pecially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. Another thing....it was a wrestling angle.....ifs that offended anyone and some how still offends people 20 some odd years later maybe its time to venture out of Mr. Rodgers neighborhood and experience the real world..... I don't want torture the board members with my political opinions. But, correct. There was no connection between Iraq and 9/11. What I was trying to say is that that particular period of Slaughter's career was extremely controversial, and not something that Mattel would want any part of. Just as I couldn't see them doing a Fritz Von Erich in his nazi attire. |
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Post by hierosis on Apr 14, 2014 0:36:25 GMT -5
As far as the Iron Sheik, it's completely different. He never pledged his loyalty to the leader of a country we were about to go to war with with. At least, not as the Iron Sheik.
I would absolutely love both an Iraqi Slaughter figure. I just can't see Mattel doing it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 0:45:47 GMT -5
Another thing....it was a wrestling angle.....ifs that offended anyone and some how still offends people 20 some odd years later maybe its time to venture out of Mr. Rodgers neighborhood and experience the real world..... I don't want torture the board members with my political opinions. But, correct. There was no connection between Iraq and 9/11. What I was trying to say is that that particular period of Slaughter's career was extremely controversial, and not something that Mattel would want any part of. Just as I couldn't see them doing a Fritz Von Erich in his nazi attire. I think a Nazi attire is completely different then the Iraqi sympathizer. The absolute worse case scenario is they would leave off the Iraqi flag on his jacket. The Iraqi flag doesnt represent "hate" like the swastika did/does. I dont think Mattel would have a problem making an Iraqi sympathizer Slaughter though (if they thought it would sell) its not nearly as controversial as killing 6 million Jews or a Benoit fiasco. |
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Post by peghound on Apr 14, 2014 2:08:00 GMT -5
They will never, ever ever release an Iraq Slaughter.
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Post by FBtagteamsrule on Apr 14, 2014 2:51:38 GMT -5
always want figures of ppl that havent been done first but would buy a more iconic snuka and sarge. as for the htf ones no unless they were updated as well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 5:40:19 GMT -5
Actually, I can't see Mattel even considering celebrating the legacy of one of the most controversial, and to many offensive, angles in wrestling history. Especially in a post 9/11, second Iraq War world. Iron Sheik says hello. Iron Sheik is from Iran, not Iraq. Those are two totally different countries in case you didn't know. But neither one of them had anything to do with 9/11. Hence an Iron Sheik figure or Iraqi sympathizer Slaughter should be okay. But I'd rather just have his ring tights. |
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Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Apr 14, 2014 7:58:02 GMT -5
I'd like a Sarge in camo, be it Iraq version or the crying "I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK" version.
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Post by SteveHulk on Apr 14, 2014 8:55:42 GMT -5
I'd LOVE a barefoot Snuka and camo Slaughter. And also a re-release of some other Legends - like an Elite Million Dollar Man, Elite Roddy Piper in entrance gear and British Bulldog (long hair/braids look). Hopefully it'll happen one day... I'd think RSC exclusives would be most likely.
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Post by knupmc on Apr 14, 2014 9:19:56 GMT -5
Barefoot Snuka is a real real want. His legends series 2 fig, Mattel just missed the boat on. Barefoot Snuka was much more popular
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Post by WMDman on Apr 14, 2014 9:27:27 GMT -5
Camo sgt slaughter please
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2014 9:46:52 GMT -5
Iron Sheik is from Iran, not Iraq. Those are two totally different countries in case you didn't know. But neither one of them had anything to do with 9/11. Hence an Iron Sheik figure or Iraqi sympathizer Slaughter should be okay. But I'd rather just have his ring tights. Really? I know where he's from professor. I said nothing about 9/11. Everyone knows that was done by our own government. I posted that because Iron Sheik is the most controversial character ever. Saying Mattel would never make a controversial character a figure when they already made the most controversial was kind of silly. |
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