Hasbroandy
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Post by Hasbroandy on Apr 23, 2014 12:05:18 GMT -5
The card wasn't blank
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Boon
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Post by Boon on Apr 23, 2014 12:10:53 GMT -5
oh ok, just the framed custom Brutus card I bought off ebay 2 years ago was blank on the back of it
someone PM'd me 1 photo of TS's figure only
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Post by The_Nature_Boy on Apr 23, 2014 12:35:58 GMT -5
The back of the card had the purple series figures and instead of Tatanka it had Brutus the Barber.
I did notice however that under the picture of Brutus the Barber it had Scott Steiner's name and under Scott Steiner it had Brutus's name.
The card looked good, and the figure was a banged up custom.
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Post by Ry_D on Apr 23, 2014 12:39:51 GMT -5
I don't think it was the backing cards from a couple years back on ebay. I'm sure the real wrestling action on those was a little off (if memory serves me correct). With this one it was spot on, although since then customizers have had the chance to see the original Purple line proof sheet. The bio card on the reverse of the card looked excellent but from pic's it's impossible to tell the overall quality of the card stock and finish. I conclude a nice custom.
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 23, 2014 19:13:32 GMT -5
Lol this has been comical . I apologize for the pics disappearing I was in a rush to show u i realized the pics were taken in 3 diff lights . I have replaced them and I will send link in next post . I know I will never win with you guys but as I am not a collector I will still show it believed or not . I know how I got it which is in the story I told which lets me know it's real but either way I respect everyone's opinion
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 23, 2014 19:20:32 GMT -5
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The_Nature_Boy
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Post by The_Nature_Boy on Apr 23, 2014 20:05:29 GMT -5
So, do you have the whole purple series handy (card backs and all) since you were given each set by the "hasbro employee" or is this the only one miraculously saved by your four year old self?
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Boon
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Post by Boon on Apr 23, 2014 20:21:31 GMT -5
looks good
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 23, 2014 20:50:47 GMT -5
I have all my cards except Rick Steiner but his figure I have adding now
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 23, 2014 21:13:06 GMT -5
Let me know if you need anything else
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Post by Deleted on Apr 23, 2014 21:38:23 GMT -5
I think this lookspretty good, I don't know if it's a custom or not, but has anybody checked the ASST number on the front? Seems like that would be a good indicator. I don't have all of the purple mocs so I can't check myself.
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Post by The_Nature_Boy on Apr 23, 2014 21:55:20 GMT -5
It certainly helps. Haha. Sorry I came off as a dick in my last post, but I felt it's a fair question. Even though you could acquire those easily. You were quick to post.
I originally said the card back looked legit because usually in customs the "action" section in the bottom corner is altered. This card looks dead on. Even beside the rest of the series.
I'm with some of the more seasoned vets of the board though with the armbands. They look painted on. No way that would have been packaged like that.
This would be amazing if real, and apologies would be in order. But it takes more than just your word that this is real.
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Post by The_Nature_Boy on Apr 23, 2014 22:01:28 GMT -5
I will note that every figure from that set you have pictured has the plastic covering on the J hook except for the Brutus. And also, that each figures bubble has seen to been removed neatly and clean except for the Brutus.
Food for thought, and another reason why it would be considered a fake. IMO.
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mrnewjapan13
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 23, 2014 22:22:00 GMT -5
Lol all opinions are appreciated .... I wish I had more answers I don't . I have my story and the figure and that's it. I don't expect real collectors not to question me cause if I was into this I would be he first one to linch. I honestly can't do more than that . I truly had no clue this figure has any history . I didn't even know there was a purple card tatanka cause I didn't get it . I got a box in the mail for the last 3 remaining sets for free . I only knew of what I was sent no more no less . Again I am ok with the skeptisim and all that either way . I'm cool
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Post by ozz on Apr 23, 2014 22:30:38 GMT -5
Aside from calling it a fake, the arm tassles made me think of a couple possibilities:
1) They were a last minute thought to add "more" to the simple repaint, which is why they're not molded. And then they're worn which makes them look ragged or cheaply done. 2) They were added by a kid and weren't part of the original figure
Even if this were sent out and graded, there would still be skeptics. The Greg Valentine prototype was sent out, graded, and many still refuse to accept that as validation.
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Post by Ry_D on Apr 24, 2014 3:25:27 GMT -5
I think there is a LOT wrong with it. Definitely a custom. Tassels, as has been stated are clearly painted on. Poor quality too. The figure body looks painted. I'd say it's been stripped back and re -painted. The chips and wear are not consistent with plastic. It's the paint that has been chipped and has worn through. Head looks plastic. A painted figure would not be carded. The card itself. Asst. no is irrelevant because there are photos of the proof set in the public domain. While the illustration effort I think is excellent, the 'card' isn't of the quality you'd expect to find on an official Hasbro card. The wear around the edge looks inconsistent with what I'd expect to find. I'd say because the illustration layer is a thin skin on the backing card. Even the rips from the bubble removal look wrong. The layers of illustration skin lift looks too thin to me. If u got it from a guy at Hasbro what is his name. A lot of guys on this site know guys who were involved at Hasbro and know people in the collectible industry who have great links too. So will you name him?
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mrnewjapan13
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 24, 2014 4:49:16 GMT -5
If I knew his name I would be happy to share but I don't all I know is he ran the hasbro figure booth at wrestlemania 10 fanfest . I never thought it would ever matter I got free toys . He got to go to hockey games lol . I never thought any figure I had was special just generic . If I knew it would matter I would of been more detail oriented but what little kid does that when he can play with his favorite toys .
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Post by candymanwew on Apr 24, 2014 5:53:30 GMT -5
Do you have the Orange Card Series also?
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Post by mrnewjapan13 on Apr 24, 2014 6:02:19 GMT -5
Thanks for the joke I saw the article on here they were never made. when hasbro lost the deal the last thing I was sent was the first jakks set as I guess a sample was given and it was sent to me . Deal ended there
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Post by fixedorbust on Apr 24, 2014 7:28:34 GMT -5
As I do have my skepticism on this figure the paint around the gloves and boots are damn good. Yes you can tape that off but the bends from the red to yellow and the curve on the gloves is spot on. If someone faked this its really good. The armbands do look a little weak. Is there a way we can get a side and back shot of the figure as well?
You are on a collecting board with a lot of very knowledgeable people and they are just stating opinions and personally you are handling it well.
If it did prove to be real I am very jealous. Send that bad boy off to get graded if it did come from a hasbro employee. It will still have its doubters if it came back to be real just like the rnb valentine. Just dont go looking to get $55,000 for it haha.
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