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Post by skribbel24 on Feb 28, 2015 22:04:46 GMT -5
WM9 Hogan is my favorite out of the set, and that's a really good bunch to choose from!
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Feb 28, 2015 23:50:03 GMT -5
Well hopefully these HoF will hit more evenly this time. My area got them 2 weeks ago...while some found them xmas eve. And Ive only seen them at 2 targets out of like 10
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Post by *Ye@h B@by* on Feb 28, 2015 23:59:39 GMT -5
That Stephanie is amazing. I thought they said SummerSlam attire though. Maybe the rumored Elite version? Either way after seeing these yesterday I preordered Stephanie immediately. Was already planning to bug didn't want to wait around any longer now that I know what she looks like.
My thing about if her Elite is the SummerSlam attire, is she going to get a new head sculpt already? This one doesn't seem fitting for that attire..
Come on May! I can't wait to get my Steph! :-)
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Post by Browser Brody on Mar 1, 2015 0:09:05 GMT -5
That Stephanie is amazing. I thought they said SummerSlam attire though. Maybe the rumored Elite version? Either way after seeing these yesterday I preordered Stephanie immediately. Was already planning to bug didn't want to wait around any longer now that I know what she looks like. My thing about if her Elite is the SummerSlam attire, is she going to get a new head sculpt already? This one doesn't seem fitting for that attire.. Come on May! I can't wait to get my Steph! :-) Yes, the Summerslam version will be her elite figure. I got mine pre-ordered as well.
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Post by Browser Brody on Mar 1, 2015 0:10:14 GMT -5
Well hopefully these HoF will hit more evenly this time. My area got them 2 weeks ago...while some found them xmas eve. And Ive only seen them at 2 targets out of like 10 My entire state only got 2 cases so far. I had to drive 90 miles to get mine. Both cases sold out that day and have restocked yet. I'm hoping these are a bit easier to come by as well.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Mar 1, 2015 1:45:04 GMT -5
Well hopefully these HoF will hit more evenly this time. My area got them 2 weeks ago...while some found them xmas eve. And Ive only seen them at 2 targets out of like 10 My entire state only got 2 cases so far. I had to drive 90 miles to get mine. Both cases sold out that day and have restocked yet. I'm hoping these are a bit easier to come by as well. I feel your pain. I drove all over, found most of them across 2 days at like 5 Targets. Never saw Warrior, saw one Slaughter. They were all gone almost immediately. I consider myself lucky to have gotten the Slaughter. I really need 3/4 from the next set, but if I miss out on Hogan I am going to be extremely upset. Luckily this time I only really needed Slaughter.
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Mar 1, 2015 4:10:18 GMT -5
More chinese new years excuses......Jeremy is that you?
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Post by Flair Forever on Mar 1, 2015 4:58:22 GMT -5
My entire state only got 2 cases so far. I had to drive 90 miles to get mine. Both cases sold out that day and have restocked yet. I'm hoping these are a bit easier to come by as well. I feel your pain. I drove all over, found most of them across 2 days at like 5 Targets. Never saw Warrior, saw one Slaughter. They were all gone almost immediately. I consider myself lucky to have gotten the Slaughter. I really need 3/4 from the next set, but if I miss out on Hogan I am going to be extremely upset. Luckily this time I only really needed Slaughter. I really can't believe they were never made available for online purchase.... I'm hoping there are cases of these things held up on a boat, because of these "dock strikes" that members on here keep blaming - if no more are coming - they definitely under-produced on the first HOF set. I might have bought a few duplicates to keep MOC, as I really like the packaging on this set - but none of the three Targets in my area ever restocked!
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Post by SteveHulk on Mar 1, 2015 5:48:54 GMT -5
WM9 Hogan is my favorite out of the set, and that's a really good bunch to choose from! Yeah. I LOVE the way they are giving us all these Hogans... he's only been back with WWE about a year - and already we have FIVE figures... with another THREE on the way (...FOUR with the Create-A-Figure). Keep it up, Mattel! My entire state only got 2 cases so far. I had to drive 90 miles to get mine. Both cases sold out that day and have restocked yet. I'm hoping these are a bit easier to come by as well. I feel your pain. I drove all over, found most of them across 2 days at like 5 Targets. Never saw Warrior, saw one Slaughter. They were all gone almost immediately. I consider myself lucky to have gotten the Slaughter. I really need 3/4 from the next set, but if I miss out on Hogan I am going to be extremely upset. Luckily this time I only really needed Slaughter. ...I wish I could feel that type of pain, lol - they weren't even available here and I had to buy a set on eBay... ended up paying about $38.60 each. (...I dread to think how much the Horsemen set is going to cost...!)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 8:38:38 GMT -5
Bill from matteldesignteam said he would be at this toy thing for Friday as we already saw the pics SATURDAY AND SUNDAY so what happened to the pics yesterday ?
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Post by Hound on Mar 1, 2015 8:55:32 GMT -5
NEW QNA ON FB!! with Bill!!
new Hof 4 oack is around 50 doller price and also two hof sets per year
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 9:11:39 GMT -5
NEW QNA ON FB!! with Bill!! new Hof 4 oack is around 50 doller price and also two hof sets per year Link?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 9:48:17 GMT -5
This is what I saw, I think it's the same thing
Q&A with Bill Miekina, Mattel Senior Designer for WWE
Las Vegas Super Toy Con took place this weekend and Mattel’s Senior Designer for WWE, Bill Miekina, was on hand showing off some amazing new action figures. Bill took the time to talk with me about this great line!
Action Figure Attack: There were some great reveals here this weekend like the Elite Hall of Fame Tito Santana and the 4 Horsemen box set. Is there anything that’s been shown that you’re particularly excited about?
Bill Miekina: Of course the Sting figure. It’s the first ever Mattel Sting. The amount of people that I’ve gotten to work on now with the brand is just unbelievable; Hogan, Savage, Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, and now Sting. There are very few people in terms of all time Legends that I grew up watching that I haven’t worked on which is just mind blowing. So yeah, the Sting figure and also I really like the Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen four pack. I always loved the Horsemen as a kid. We finally get a Barry Windham in the line and I know a lot of people have wanted one. We finally found a place to get him in so I’m pretty happy about that.
Action Figure Attack: The Target Exclusive Hall of Fame Series has had spotty distribution. Are the recent port issues possibly a cause? Will we be seeing these in more plentiful supply?
Bill Miekina: You know it might actually. I’m not sure but that could be a reason why. We shipped them to arrive January for the planograms (reset). They might be in the port. I was actually over in China at the beginning of January for a factory visit and one of the lines the were producing was the Hall of Fame series so I know that if they are not in the stores now, there’s a lot more coming. I saw them all in the factory so patience will be rewarded if you’re having a hard time looking for them.
Action Figure Attack: The Elite Mankind figure that was offered on Amazon last year was originally intended to be a part of the annual Toys R Us mail away program. Will the mail away program return?
Bill Miekina: We’ve readjusted some programs that don’t work as well as others and that was one of those that changed. We probably won’t be doing another mail away like that. At least I don’t think we’ll be doing one. We’re always trying to change our strategies, get the best stuff out and make sure we get stuff that people want out in a timely manner.
Action Figure Attack: What’s the status of the Build-A-Figure Paul Bearer and Kane waves hitting the US?
Bill Miekina: I actually did something with the Paul Bearer figure this week to help ensure it comes out at some point. It is planned to ship again. At a certain point it is out of my hands but I do my part to make sure that eventually people get that waves.
Action Figure Attack: Is the Target Hall of Fame series doing well in your view? Is it going to go beyond what you’re showing here this weekend?
Bill Miekina: Hopefully! The first series seems to be selling extremely well. I think we have a strong talent selection in the second wave. I have stuff penciled in for 2016. If we continue to go forward, I’m excited to start working on it. Let’s hope the sales don’t fall off a cliff anytime soon because some cool stuff could be coming.
Action Figure Attack: Can we still expect two Hall of Fame waves a year or could that possibly be bumped up?
Bill Miekina: Right now it’s planned at two waves a year. If the demand is there, you never know but right now it is planned for the two waves.
Action Figure Attack: What were the thoughts behind the decision to finally move forward with an Elite multipack (Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen)? Are more planned?
Bill Miekina: Yeah, with Mattel if something sells we’ll probably do it again. We’ll do it until it doesn’t sell and then we’ll change it obviously. The plan is to do a four pack of Elite figures with minimal accessories and guys that don’t have as much deco. We can do a value play. The 4 Horsemen all in one set for a very reasonable price is something that we feel will appeal to a lot of people that collect the line. I have another one sort of penciled in and worked on. If the Horsemen set does well, that one will launch and I know people will get pretty excited about the next one too! Hopefully everyone buys this one.
Action Figure Attack: What’s the retail price for the Elite four pack?
Bill Miekina: It’s planned to be around $50. We don’t actually set the retail price. Target actually sets the retail price but it’s designed to be at a $50 price point.
Action Figure Attack: Now that we have Elite multipacks in the pipeline, is a Mega Powers two pack or three pack with Elizabeth a possibility?
Bill Miekina: Yeah, there’s a lot more possibility for things like that. I can’t get too much into particulars without giving away anything, but yeah, the Mega Powers are pretty important so we’ll probably be doing something along those lines eventually.
Action Figure Attack: Without going into specifics on talent, are there any new Legends that have become available to Mattel for inclusion in the line?
Bill Miekina: I just found out the other day about one. I put in a lineup for approval and I didn’t know if I had the rights to him or not and it was approved which means I did! So it means I can’t wait to work on this one.
Huge thanks to Bill for taking the time to answer some questions!! I can’t wait to pick up all the amazing figures that were revealed this weekend.
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Post by cableV on Mar 1, 2015 10:12:48 GMT -5
Nice Q&A by AFA. Sounds like legends collectors have a lot of good things on the horizon so long as the sales stay strong. Can't wait for 'our' Q&A.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Mar 1, 2015 10:20:26 GMT -5
This is what I saw, I think it's the same thing Q&A with Bill Miekina, Mattel Senior Designer for WWE Las Vegas Super Toy Con took place this weekend and Mattel’s Senior Designer for WWE, Bill Miekina, was on hand showing off some amazing new action figures. Bill took the time to talk with me about this great line! Action Figure Attack: There were some great reveals here this weekend like the Elite Hall of Fame Tito Santana and the 4 Horsemen box set. Is there anything that’s been shown that you’re particularly excited about? Bill Miekina: Of course the Sting figure. It’s the first ever Mattel Sting. The amount of people that I’ve gotten to work on now with the brand is just unbelievable; Hogan, Savage, Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, and now Sting. There are very few people in terms of all time Legends that I grew up watching that I haven’t worked on which is just mind blowing. So yeah, the Sting figure and also I really like the Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen four pack. I always loved the Horsemen as a kid. We finally get a Barry Windham in the line and I know a lot of people have wanted one. We finally found a place to get him in so I’m pretty happy about that. Action Figure Attack: The Target Exclusive Hall of Fame Series has had spotty distribution. Are the recent port issues possibly a cause? Will we be seeing these in more plentiful supply? Bill Miekina: You know it might actually. I’m not sure but that could be a reason why. We shipped them to arrive January for the planograms (reset). They might be in the port. I was actually over in China at the beginning of January for a factory visit and one of the lines the were producing was the Hall of Fame series so I know that if they are not in the stores now, there’s a lot more coming. I saw them all in the factory so patience will be rewarded if you’re having a hard time looking for them. Action Figure Attack: The Elite Mankind figure that was offered on Amazon last year was originally intended to be a part of the annual Toys R Us mail away program. Will the mail away program return? Bill Miekina: We’ve readjusted some programs that don’t work as well as others and that was one of those that changed. We probably won’t be doing another mail away like that. At least I don’t think we’ll be doing one. We’re always trying to change our strategies, get the best stuff out and make sure we get stuff that people want out in a timely manner. Action Figure Attack: What’s the status of the Build-A-Figure Paul Bearer and Kane waves hitting the US? Bill Miekina: I actually did something with the Paul Bearer figure this week to help ensure it comes out at some point. It is planned to ship again. At a certain point it is out of my hands but I do my part to make sure that eventually people get that waves. Action Figure Attack: Is the Target Hall of Fame series doing well in your view? Is it going to go beyond what you’re showing here this weekend? Bill Miekina: Hopefully! The first series seems to be selling extremely well. I think we have a strong talent selection in the second wave. I have stuff penciled in for 2016. If we continue to go forward, I’m excited to start working on it. Let’s hope the sales don’t fall off a cliff anytime soon because some cool stuff could be coming. Action Figure Attack: Can we still expect two Hall of Fame waves a year or could that possibly be bumped up? Bill Miekina: Right now it’s planned at two waves a year. If the demand is there, you never know but right now it is planned for the two waves. Action Figure Attack: What were the thoughts behind the decision to finally move forward with an Elite multipack (Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen)? Are more planned? Bill Miekina: Yeah, with Mattel if something sells we’ll probably do it again. We’ll do it until it doesn’t sell and then we’ll change it obviously. The plan is to do a four pack of Elite figures with minimal accessories and guys that don’t have as much deco. We can do a value play. The 4 Horsemen all in one set for a very reasonable price is something that we feel will appeal to a lot of people that collect the line. I have another one sort of penciled in and worked on. If the Horsemen set does well, that one will launch and I know people will get pretty excited about the next one too! Hopefully everyone buys this one. Action Figure Attack: What’s the retail price for the Elite four pack? Bill Miekina: It’s planned to be around $50. We don’t actually set the retail price. Target actually sets the retail price but it’s designed to be at a $50 price point. Action Figure Attack: Now that we have Elite multipacks in the pipeline, is a Mega Powers two pack or three pack with Elizabeth a possibility? Bill Miekina: Yeah, there’s a lot more possibility for things like that. I can’t get too much into particulars without giving away anything, but yeah, the Mega Powers are pretty important so we’ll probably be doing something along those lines eventually. Action Figure Attack: Without going into specifics on talent, are there any new Legends that have become available to Mattel for inclusion in the line? Bill Miekina: I just found out the other day about one. I put in a lineup for approval and I didn’t know if I had the rights to him or not and it was approved which means I did! So it means I can’t wait to work on this one. Huge thanks to Bill for taking the time to answer some questions!! I can’t wait to pick up all the amazing figures that were revealed this weekend. This is awesome!! Thanks for posting
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 10:21:10 GMT -5
Nice Q&A by AFA. Sounds like legends collectors have a lot of good things on the horizon so long as the sales stay strong. Can't wait for 'our' Q&A. I'm stoked to hear that he fixed Paul Bearer and he will be getting a release even tho TRU dropped the ball on the BAF in the US! I bet money he comes in a battle pack with Taker, and will likely be full elite since the parts are already manufacturerd
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2015 10:24:43 GMT -5
Nice Q&A by AFA. Sounds like legends collectors have a lot of good things on the horizon so long as the sales stay strong. Can't wait for 'our' Q&A. I'm stoked to hear that he fixed Paul Bearer and he will be getting a release even tho TRU dropped the ball on the BAF in the US! I bet money he comes in a battle pack with Taker, and will likely be full elite since the parts are already manufacturerd That'd be SWEET! I hope he does the same with Heenan and Hart, who I think we may get to finally see at SDCC.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Mar 1, 2015 10:24:52 GMT -5
$50 for the four pack was what I thought otherwise I don't think it would sell great
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Mar 1, 2015 10:27:03 GMT -5
We could get '97 Hart Foundation minus Owen.
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Post by Midnight on Mar 1, 2015 10:29:30 GMT -5
This is what I saw, I think it's the same thing Q&A with Bill Miekina, Mattel Senior Designer for WWE Las Vegas Super Toy Con took place this weekend and Mattel’s Senior Designer for WWE, Bill Miekina, was on hand showing off some amazing new action figures. Bill took the time to talk with me about this great line! Action Figure Attack: There were some great reveals here this weekend like the Elite Hall of Fame Tito Santana and the 4 Horsemen box set. Is there anything that’s been shown that you’re particularly excited about? Bill Miekina: Of course the Sting figure. It’s the first ever Mattel Sting. The amount of people that I’ve gotten to work on now with the brand is just unbelievable; Hogan, Savage, Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Undertaker, and now Sting. There are very few people in terms of all time Legends that I grew up watching that I haven’t worked on which is just mind blowing. So yeah, the Sting figure and also I really like the Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen four pack. I always loved the Horsemen as a kid. We finally get a Barry Windham in the line and I know a lot of people have wanted one. We finally found a place to get him in so I’m pretty happy about that. Action Figure Attack: The Target Exclusive Hall of Fame Series has had spotty distribution. Are the recent port issues possibly a cause? Will we be seeing these in more plentiful supply? Bill Miekina: You know it might actually. I’m not sure but that could be a reason why. We shipped them to arrive January for the planograms (reset). They might be in the port. I was actually over in China at the beginning of January for a factory visit and one of the lines the were producing was the Hall of Fame series so I know that if they are not in the stores now, there’s a lot more coming. I saw them all in the factory so patience will be rewarded if you’re having a hard time looking for them. Action Figure Attack: The Elite Mankind figure that was offered on Amazon last year was originally intended to be a part of the annual Toys R Us mail away program. Will the mail away program return? Bill Miekina: We’ve readjusted some programs that don’t work as well as others and that was one of those that changed. We probably won’t be doing another mail away like that. At least I don’t think we’ll be doing one. We’re always trying to change our strategies, get the best stuff out and make sure we get stuff that people want out in a timely manner. Action Figure Attack: What’s the status of the Build-A-Figure Paul Bearer and Kane waves hitting the US? Bill Miekina: I actually did something with the Paul Bearer figure this week to help ensure it comes out at some point. It is planned to ship again. At a certain point it is out of my hands but I do my part to make sure that eventually people get that waves. Action Figure Attack: Is the Target Hall of Fame series doing well in your view? Is it going to go beyond what you’re showing here this weekend? Bill Miekina: Hopefully! The first series seems to be selling extremely well. I think we have a strong talent selection in the second wave. I have stuff penciled in for 2016. If we continue to go forward, I’m excited to start working on it. Let’s hope the sales don’t fall off a cliff anytime soon because some cool stuff could be coming. Action Figure Attack: Can we still expect two Hall of Fame waves a year or could that possibly be bumped up? Bill Miekina: Right now it’s planned at two waves a year. If the demand is there, you never know but right now it is planned for the two waves. Action Figure Attack: What were the thoughts behind the decision to finally move forward with an Elite multipack (Hall of Fame 4 Horsemen)? Are more planned? Bill Miekina: Yeah, with Mattel if something sells we’ll probably do it again. We’ll do it until it doesn’t sell and then we’ll change it obviously. The plan is to do a four pack of Elite figures with minimal accessories and guys that don’t have as much deco. We can do a value play. The 4 Horsemen all in one set for a very reasonable price is something that we feel will appeal to a lot of people that collect the line. I have another one sort of penciled in and worked on. If the Horsemen set does well, that one will launch and I know people will get pretty excited about the next one too! Hopefully everyone buys this one. Action Figure Attack: What’s the retail price for the Elite four pack? Bill Miekina: It’s planned to be around $50. We don’t actually set the retail price. Target actually sets the retail price but it’s designed to be at a $50 price point. Action Figure Attack: Now that we have Elite multipacks in the pipeline, is a Mega Powers two pack or three pack with Elizabeth a possibility? Bill Miekina: Yeah, there’s a lot more possibility for things like that. I can’t get too much into particulars without giving away anything, but yeah, the Mega Powers are pretty important so we’ll probably be doing something along those lines eventually. Action Figure Attack: Without going into specifics on talent, are there any new Legends that have become available to Mattel for inclusion in the line? Bill Miekina: I just found out the other day about one. I put in a lineup for approval and I didn’t know if I had the rights to him or not and it was approved which means I did! So it means I can’t wait to work on this one. Huge thanks to Bill for taking the time to answer some questions!! I can’t wait to pick up all the amazing figures that were revealed this weekend. Thanks for the Q&A, A lot of great news. 50$ for 4 elites? I'm buying 2 sets of the 4 Horsemen then
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