mrsask
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Post by mrsask on May 20, 2014 19:12:24 GMT -5
Explanation on Andre. Andre will have a removable singlet AND a removable hair piece. he should not wear both at the same time. Remove the hairpiece and add the singlet to get the Wrestlemania 3 Andre. Remove the singlet and attach the hairpiece to get the early 1980s version of Andre. he has blue trunks underneath the singlet Unfortunately the first batch of prototypes on Andre had a hairpiece that was warped and did not fit correctly. This version was used in these proto photos. This has been corrected for final product. The final product will look better than the proto image. I'm a little happier now knowing that Andre's trunks are blue and that Mattel acknowledges an issue with the afro. Since I don't have the WM 3 Andre I'm glad the boots are black. I can put up with black boots for the different versions of Andre. With the exception of the boots, you can make 3 different versions of Andre. Late 70's/early 80's afro Andre, latter WM 1 short hair Andre, and WM 3 short hair Andre. I may buy two and paint one with light blue boots. I can't wait to see the new afro wig since this one is an abomination!
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Post by cableV on May 20, 2014 19:20:16 GMT -5
Anyone notice Harper has his bandanna hanging out of his back pocket? I hope it's attached to the white shirt.
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Post by East Coast on May 20, 2014 19:29:48 GMT -5
the Luke Harper figure gets better every time i look at it
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 19:47:45 GMT -5
Harper- my fig of the year so far, my end of the year picks are 1. Red lod 2. Elite 29- harper and Andre 3. Luger 4. Ryback 5. Flair
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Post by mrhoss on May 20, 2014 20:13:17 GMT -5
Yesterday I asked RSC to switch my pre ordered Andre to a Harper. I'm kinda happy I did, but now I have to wait on a Rowan.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 20:14:21 GMT -5
Realistically when can we get the elite 31 lineups? I mean we got the elite 30 lineup in March and the elite 29 lineup in February.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 20, 2014 21:32:05 GMT -5
While my first reaction to this Andre figure was disappointment & disgust, but upon finding out that that it's hair is a wig, I'm overwhelmed with excitement.
This figure will be able to reenact one of the most significant moments of any Storyline in Andre's career.
The episode of Championship Wrestling where King Kong Bundy & Big John Studd attacked Andre, & allowed Vince McMahon to make the single most underrated call of his entire Commentary career.
"Oh my goodness! They're raping him of his dignity!"
I'll be buying this figure & playing out my version of the program for all it's worth!
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popyduggan
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Post by popyduggan on May 20, 2014 21:41:38 GMT -5
Explanation on Andre. Andre will have a removable singlet AND a removable hair piece. he should not wear both at the same time. Remove the hairpiece and add the singlet to get the Wrestlemania 3 Andre. Remove the singlet and attach the hairpiece to get the early 1980s version of Andre. he has blue trunks underneath the singlet Unfortunately the first batch of prototypes on Andre had a hairpiece that was warped and did not fit correctly. This version was used in these proto photos. This has been corrected for final product. The final product will look better than the proto image. That's reassuring, a blue/black mix will look much better than the black/yellow we were jumping to conclusions about.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on May 20, 2014 21:45:54 GMT -5
only pic of Andre wearing black boots......with his afro, that i could find. Every pic i've seen of Andre (pre-haircut)....he had red boots, or blue boots on. You should have come to me first. I could have saved you a hassle. Lqtm
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Post by Joe/Smurf on May 20, 2014 21:52:53 GMT -5
Realistically when can we get the elite 31 lineups? I mean we got the elite 30 lineup in March and the elite 29 lineup in February. At 6 sets a year, Elite 31 shouldn't be at retail until 2015. That said, it'll probably be the one released at the end of the year a'a E19 and E25. That being said, I wouldn't expect anything before Comic Con.
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Post by East Coast on May 20, 2014 22:36:11 GMT -5
only pic of Andre wearing black boots......with his afro, that i could find. Every pic i've seen of Andre (pre-haircut)....he had red boots, or blue boots on. You should have come to me first. I could have saved you a hassle. Lqtm do you know of any other images/videos where Andre has a fro and black boots? He obviously owned black boots....but i just can't seem to find him wearing them during that time period. other then this pic
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 23:01:03 GMT -5
You should have come to me first. I could have saved you a hassle. Lqtm do you know of any other images/videos where Andre has a fro and black boots? He obviously owned black boots....but i just can't seem to find him wearing them during that time period. other then this pic What difference does it make? Why do you need to see him in that combo? Will that make you want the figure more just because an extensive search revealed that, yes indeed, this outfit was actually worn by the guy. If you have to search for it, then why does it matter? Either you'll like it in figure form or you won't. I don't mean to be antagonistic. I just don't understand the mode of thought here. It was the same with Flair. People were tripping over themselves to find a picture or video of Flair wearing that exact combo, and for what reason? I just don't understand.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 23:03:08 GMT -5
do you know of any other images/videos where Andre has a fro and black boots? He obviously owned black boots....but i just can't seem to find him wearing them during that time period. other then this pic What difference does it make? Why do you need to see him in that combo? Will that make you want the figure more just because an extensive search revealed that, yes indeed, this outfit was actually worn by the guy. If you have to search for it, then why does it matter? Either you'll like it in figure form or you won't. I don't mean to be antagonistic. I just don't understand the mode of thought here. It was the same with Flair. People were tripping over themselves to find a picture or video of Flair wearing that exact combo, and for what reason? I just don't understand. some people like to see the figure in real life form. I mean I for one love to see how the attire transferred into a figure
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on May 20, 2014 23:29:17 GMT -5
I'm glad MDT addressed the issue. They've been on the ball lately. I really hope the finished product looks good. I'm a big fan of Andre and want to buy the figure. But I want it to be worth buying. I still wish they had given a new face sculpt, but that's less of an issue than the other things. Also, that picture of him in blue trunks and black boots made me a bit happier about that as well.
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Post by Quanthor on May 21, 2014 1:11:55 GMT -5
sigh, Andre. What's the matter with you, Mattel?
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RollinsFan44
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Post by RollinsFan44 on May 21, 2014 1:53:14 GMT -5
Will be getting everyone except for Andre.
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Post by Joey Cush on May 21, 2014 1:54:02 GMT -5
I dont collect anymore but the Harper and Rowan figures look ing awesome!
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Post by AlexWestCollects on May 21, 2014 4:54:39 GMT -5
Explanation on Andre. Andre will have a removable singlet AND a removable hair piece. he should not wear both at the same time. Remove the hairpiece and add the singlet to get the Wrestlemania 3 Andre. Remove the singlet and attach the hairpiece to get the early 1980s version of Andre. he has blue trunks underneath the singlet Unfortunately the first batch of prototypes on Andre had a hairpiece that was warped and did not fit correctly. This version was used in these proto photos. This has been corrected for final product. The final product will look better than the proto image. Just convinced me not to cancel my preorder for now. I'm trusting u bill!
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Post by Deleted on May 21, 2014 5:54:38 GMT -5
They all look amazing best set of 2014 yet!
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Post by Barack Lesnar on May 21, 2014 6:16:38 GMT -5
Explanation on Andre. Andre will have a removable singlet AND a removable hair piece. he should not wear both at the same time. Remove the hairpiece and add the singlet to get the Wrestlemania 3 Andre. Remove the singlet and attach the hairpiece to get the early 1980s version of Andre. he has blue trunks underneath the singlet Unfortunately the first batch of prototypes on Andre had a hairpiece that was warped and did not fit correctly. This version was used in these proto photos. This has been corrected for final product. The final product will look better than the proto image. I'm a little happier now knowing that Andre's trunks are blue and that Mattel acknowledges an issue with the afro. Since I don't have the WM 3 Andre I'm glad the boots are black. I can put up with black boots for the different versions of Andre. With the exception of the boots, you can make 3 different versions of Andre. Late 70's/early 80's afro Andre, latter WM 1 short hair Andre, and WM 3 short hair Andre. I may buy two and paint one with light blue boots. I can't wait to see the new afro wig since this one is an abomination! I'm so happy that the hair piece is removable. Buying this whole set thanks to that (but I'm still thinking about Sandow)
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