austin81
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Post by austin81 on Apr 14, 2015 7:37:09 GMT -5
I just think it is his most recognizable/iconic Razor attire. Not in my opinion.... his best costume is like the hasbro1. His real DM was the WMX. This fig should be an elite fig a not a DM. Is very expensive.... and has nothing of special! A WMX with chain, gilet, ladder and belt will be a real DM fig!
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Post by MWFD on Apr 14, 2015 7:37:51 GMT -5
Ppl need to stop taking the "defining moments" title so literally and be happy we are getting high budget elite figures again. Especially of someone like Razor who mattel previously claimed would never be done To be fair, the line did start out with the majority of the figures depicting a specific moment in time (i.e. Macho King and Warrior at WrestleMania VII, HBK WrestleMania 25, HHH 2002 Raw Return, Undertaker at Survivor Series '96, etc.). Once the line was resurrected in 2014, it seemed to stray from this concept, but kept the brand of 'Defining Moments'. So while I appreciate the fact that the line has been brought back and recognize the shift in strategy, it is completely understandable if some people still question why the line once known for capturing specific moments in time, called Defining Moments, no longer captures specific, defining moments. I get it, it's a branding thing, and one that I'm happy to have, but there will be people out there that question or disapprove of the strategy. I'm not one of them, as I love the line whether it calls out a specific match or not so long as we get figures with a higher budget, but it comes with the territory.
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Post by austin81 on Apr 14, 2015 7:38:14 GMT -5
I just think it is his most recognizable/iconic Razor attire. Not trying to start a arguement but u beg the differ..razor most iconic color is the black/gold imo. He wore that the most..for me my favorite is the yellow/gold attire black gold is the most iconic costume! Violet or green are option number 2 and 3...
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Post by PJ on Apr 14, 2015 7:53:04 GMT -5
It might be his ladder match attire, but the Black and Gold is like the second or third attire I think of when I think Razor. First attire I think of when I think Razor is purple. After that it's either black or green. But I personally think purple is the most commonly thought of attire.
Now while the Sting figure is based off his Starcade 97 match I do think for the most part these new DM figures are mearly DM figures first because the wrestlers cost more to sign so Mattel is trying to recoup some of that contract first with DM releases. Flair, Hogan, Razor all could have been regular $16 FB instead of $24 DM.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 8:04:52 GMT -5
It might be his ladder match attire, but the Black and Gold is like the second or third attire I think of when I think Razor. First attire I think of when I think Razor is purple. After that it's either black or green. But I personally think purple is the most commonly thought of attire. Now while the Sting figure is based off his Starcade 97 match I do think for the most part these new DM figures are mearly DM figures first because the wrestlers cost more to sign so Mattel is trying to recoup some of that contract first with DM releases. Flair, Hogan, Razor all could have been regular $16 FB instead of $24 DM. When I think Razor Ramon, I think purple.
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Apr 14, 2015 10:22:59 GMT -5
A title win (his last of 4) isn't good enough for Iconic? Not to mention that HUGE upset loss to the 1-2-3 Kid!
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Post by austin81 on Apr 14, 2015 10:48:56 GMT -5
Now while the Sting figure is based off his Starcade 97 match I do think for the most part these new DM figures are mearly DM figures first because the wrestlers cost more to sign so Mattel is trying to recoup some of that contract first with DM releases. Flair, Hogan, Razor all could have been regular $16 FB instead of $24 DM. i just a way to make more money... they are normail elite flashback! Maybe just hogan deserve to be in the DM line... Speaking of Razor, i hope to see soon him in black/gold ! This is the best costume in my opinion.... i don't like in violet!
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Post by RybackV1 on Apr 14, 2015 11:37:37 GMT -5
Ppl need to stop taking the "defining moments" title so literally and be happy we are getting high budget elite figures again. Especially of someone like Razor who mattel previously claimed would never be done To be fair, the line did start out with the majority of the figures depicting a specific moment in time (i.e. Macho King and Warrior at WrestleMania VII, HBK WrestleMania 25, HHH 2002 Raw Return, Undertaker at Survivor Series '96, etc.). Once the line was resurrected in 2014, it seemed to stray from this concept, but kept the brand of 'Defining Moments'. So while I appreciate the fact that the line has been brought back and recognize the shift in strategy, it is completely understandable if some people still question why the line once known for capturing specific moments in time, called Defining Moments, no longer captures specific, defining moments. I get it, it's a branding thing, and one that I'm happy to have, but there will be people out there that question or disapprove of the strategy. I'm not one of them, as I love the line whether it calls out a specific match or not so long as we get figures with a higher budget, but it comes with the territory. That was the inital line. The one that failed and ended up in big lots. This is a revamped line. With not as specific attires and more in demand / new characters.
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Post by havoc7179 on Apr 14, 2015 11:42:19 GMT -5
To be fair, the line did start out with the majority of the figures depicting a specific moment in time (i.e. Macho King and Warrior at WrestleMania VII, HBK WrestleMania 25, HHH 2002 Raw Return, Undertaker at Survivor Series '96, etc.). Once the line was resurrected in 2014, it seemed to stray from this concept, but kept the brand of 'Defining Moments'. So while I appreciate the fact that the line has been brought back and recognize the shift in strategy, it is completely understandable if some people still question why the line once known for capturing specific moments in time, called Defining Moments, no longer captures specific, defining moments. I get it, it's a branding thing, and one that I'm happy to have, but there will be people out there that question or disapprove of the strategy. I'm not one of them, as I love the line whether it calls out a specific match or not so long as we get figures with a higher budget, but it comes with the territory. That was the inital line. The one that failed and ended up in big lots. This is a revamped line. With not as specific attires and more in demand / new characters. I'd argue that "Defining Moments" should be a line that takes a wrestler, and incorporates all of his/her biggest events in a time period. Kind of like a collage. It's MOMENTS, not Moment.
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Post by RybackV1 on Apr 14, 2015 11:48:44 GMT -5
That was the inital line. The one that failed and ended up in big lots. This is a revamped line. With not as specific attires and more in demand / new characters. I'd argue that "Defining Moments" should be a line that takes a wrestler, and incorporates all of his/her biggest events in a time period. Kind of like a collage. It's MOMENTS, not Moment. Perfect
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 11:52:45 GMT -5
It amazes me that almost everyone on this board thinks they know better than Mattel. You're all geniuses! Smarter than one of the most successful toy companies in the world!s
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Post by austin81 on Apr 14, 2015 11:54:48 GMT -5
It amazes me that almost everyone on thinks they know better than Mattel. You're all geniuses! Smarter than one of the most successful toy companies in the world! i'm! I'm a wrestlig fan since 1984 and i doubt on mattel.... Mattel is doing this for money and i do for passion! Find the differences....
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Apr 14, 2015 12:30:24 GMT -5
It's a companion piece to the DM Ric Flair, both figures are based on their match at In Your House: Defining Moments Has No Meaning Now.
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Post by The Hitman on Apr 14, 2015 12:31:48 GMT -5
Wish it would have been WM 10. With 2 titles.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 12:34:44 GMT -5
It amazes me that almost everyone on thinks they know better than Mattel. You're all geniuses! Smarter than one of the most successful toy companies in the world! i'm! I'm a wrestlig fan since 1984 and i doubt on mattel.... Mattel is doing this for money and i do for passion! Find the differences.... Or you could buy the products they offer at the prices they set if you wish, or don't buy them if you don't like the price. But don't pretend you know how to run a business.
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Post by xralphiex on Apr 14, 2015 13:15:06 GMT -5
That was the inital line. The one that failed and ended up in big lots. This is a revamped line. With not as specific attires and more in demand / new characters. I'd argue that "Defining Moments" should be a line that takes a wrestler, and incorporates all of his/her biggest events in a time period. Kind of like a collage. It's MOMENTS, not Moment. So if Kane had all his moments in one we'd have the Dentists Favorite Corporate Demon!
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Post by MWFD on Apr 14, 2015 13:20:17 GMT -5
To be fair, the line did start out with the majority of the figures depicting a specific moment in time (i.e. Macho King and Warrior at WrestleMania VII, HBK WrestleMania 25, HHH 2002 Raw Return, Undertaker at Survivor Series '96, etc.). Once the line was resurrected in 2014, it seemed to stray from this concept, but kept the brand of 'Defining Moments'. So while I appreciate the fact that the line has been brought back and recognize the shift in strategy, it is completely understandable if some people still question why the line once known for capturing specific moments in time, called Defining Moments, no longer captures specific, defining moments. I get it, it's a branding thing, and one that I'm happy to have, but there will be people out there that question or disapprove of the strategy. I'm not one of them, as I love the line whether it calls out a specific match or not so long as we get figures with a higher budget, but it comes with the territory. That was the inital line. The one that failed and ended up in big lots. This is a revamped line. With not as specific attires and more in demand / new characters. That doesn't change anything about what I said above. Revamped line or not, they're using a brand that once represented something else; confusion and/or complaints are to be expected. Also, was it ever stated anywhere by Mattel that the current Defining Moments series would feature "more in demand/new characters" as you said? I get that the first 4 figures since the relaunch have been "First Time In The Line" guys, and big names at that, but it's hard to make the argument that the first run's characters weren't considering it contained names like the Ultimate Warrior, The Undertaker, The Rock, and Steve Austin. Those are pretty popular and highly sought after names, especially at the time of the release. Plus, I don't think you can get much more "in demand" or a newer character than the first ever Mattel Macho Man figure from WrestleMania VII.
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Post by HVMMONS on Apr 14, 2015 13:23:06 GMT -5
I wish the newer defining moments actually defined a moment. I would've taken WM10 Razor of purple Razor any day.
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Post by skribbel24 on Apr 14, 2015 13:24:21 GMT -5
I can't recall a match on top of my head but he did wear it a bunch of times and had a lot of promo pictures wearing it too. Definitely not a literal "defining moment" figure there but I'm just happy to get a RaZor figure.
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Post by MWFD on Apr 14, 2015 13:25:19 GMT -5
It amazes me that almost everyone on this board thinks they know better than Mattel. You're all geniuses! Smarter than one of the most successful toy companies in the world!s I'm not getting that impression. I think most people are just posting their own interpretation of the line and/or closest "moment" that the figures resemble. Maybe some are stating their preferred color scheme or attire choice, but I don't think that is claiming to know better. Maybe I've missed a few posts though...
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