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Post by 80sbaby on Feb 6, 2015 2:30:44 GMT -5
thanks to chewdeezy for hookin me up with the Hulkster! I don't know when he'll pop up in canada so I'm glad I got him. Now I'm happy we got him in the collection and I like the fig itself...BUT I am gonna say I'm disappointed in the crappy shirt - it looks dumb just being slit down the middle - but that will be all better once the elite 2014 hogan comes out. The headband, also looks dumb. I get what they were going for yes but it hanging crooked with the strings in his face looks kinda silly. I would have much preferred the simple red headband with yellow hulkamania written across it. The headband is a minor complaint. The biggest complaint is the freakin belt. Why the fizznuck is it SO HUGE? He can't even wear without the shirt. Stupid. So once again it will be ok with the new hogan shirt added but when you think about it we gotta buy another figure just to make this one perfect. Something kinda stinky about that. But I gotta say I LOVE the fig regardless. I like the face - maybe it could be better but I dunno it works for me. I've been singing real american in my head ALL DAY since he arrived. I can;t wait till JYD gets here next week. All I need now is Brutus and I could stop collecting (there's a BUNCH more I still want - but Brutus is my new holy grail). I needs me the Barber! recent figs:  anyone got spare y2j eg clothes? he's nekkid! |
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Post by | NLS™ | on Feb 6, 2015 2:56:05 GMT -5
Nice pick-up. You're right about the shirt, I feel the same way. Basically, they made the belt big like that so it would fit with the stupid shirt on. All they had to do was add more holes to the strap to make it fit without the shirt on... I guess I'll have to add 'em myself. As far as the bandana goes, you got it on him wrong. It's supposed to cover part of his right eye:  |
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 6, 2015 4:16:16 GMT -5
I love the bandana... I think it looks great - '80's Hogan wore it in a crooked way, slightly covering his eye:  If anything, the "Hulkamania" writing/logo on it is a bit small, but it's a very minor issue. And I like the shirt... you have to have a shirt that opens ("rips")! I like the tight-fitting look of it - probably works better than a cloth one would.  |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Feb 6, 2015 5:28:40 GMT -5
the figure is spectacular.
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Post by The Mask of Truth on Feb 6, 2015 6:32:22 GMT -5
I noticed that too with the belt, besides that it's still a great figure.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Feb 6, 2015 6:39:13 GMT -5
For an 80s hulk I love it n think it's perfect. I have 4 of them lol.
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Post by poindizzle on Feb 6, 2015 7:52:24 GMT -5
It may not be perfect, but it made me feel like a kid again when I cut into the packaging. I haven't had that much excitement for a figure in this line in a while. I even kept the box because it looks so nice.
The small problems everyone have pointed out get negated by the nice touches like the high-waisted trunks, the new torso, and the awesome face scan.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Feb 6, 2015 7:57:03 GMT -5
Glad you finally got it!
I'm content with the Hulkster's first Elite figure.
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Post by marino13 on Feb 6, 2015 8:33:36 GMT -5
I love it! Love the scan, love the body, love the title. The shirt looks great if you get it in his hands just right....  IF I had to complain, I wish his skin color would have been darker. And his hair more bleached blonde like Flair. Basically Rikishi's skin and hair color would have been ideal. |
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Post by Browser Brody on Feb 6, 2015 9:02:10 GMT -5
I think the figure is great and I can't wait for more! This isn't the look I would have gone with for his debut, but they nailed it anyways and I am sure we will get just about every look imaginable for the Hulkster by the time it is all said and done. Very pleased with it.
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Post by June on Feb 6, 2015 9:06:17 GMT -5
I'm glad Mattel made Hulkster, but it seems to me that MDT is under the impression that steroids and tanning beds were not a part of Hogans regiment during the 80's.
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 6, 2015 9:13:45 GMT -5
The lack of hot dog colored skin is about the only complaint I agree with in regards to Hogan. Other than that, I think it's an awesome figure, and that's coming from someone who can't stand Hogan. People make too big of a deal about the plastic shirts around here imo.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 9:59:25 GMT -5
His shirt looks like a slice of cheese.
I'll just grab another Hulk shirt. Fixed.
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Post by DudeAbides on Feb 6, 2015 10:19:29 GMT -5
personally i think the figure is damn near perfection. the bandana is probably my favorite thing about the figure, as the captured the goofy way he wore it perfectly. i have him posed ripping the shirt open and it looks awesome, so for what its supposed to do the shirt is excellent too. Hogan is a HUGE win for MDT.  |
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Post by nwo2sweet on Feb 6, 2015 11:38:11 GMT -5
Its awesome. Finding 2 in the store pallet before hitting the shelf was so gratifying. The figure is awesome and they have his look down perfect.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Feb 6, 2015 12:30:09 GMT -5
Might be my favorite Mattel yet! Love the Era the detail and the title!
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Post by austin81 on Feb 6, 2015 13:18:25 GMT -5
For me is one of the best wwe mattel figures!!! I love it and his shirt !!!<3
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Post by Yambag Jones on Feb 6, 2015 13:28:05 GMT -5
I'm very happy with it. That championship makes up for any shortcomings.
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Post by qdogg on Feb 6, 2015 13:32:42 GMT -5
The shirt is kinda weird yes but at least they were trying to be creative with the figure I guess. I dont mind it. I plan on using the Hulk Rules shirt on the Basic 48 Hulk and putting his other red shirt on the E34 figure.
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Post by dod0411 on Feb 6, 2015 16:58:53 GMT -5
No complaints here. Love the figure.
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