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Post by FWE on Sept 20, 2015 17:54:32 GMT -5
sorry if a thread like this was opened before, but im sure new figures came out since then. when was the last time you found yourself saying that the basic version of a figure is much better than the elite? how did you come to that conclusion and why?
my example is e36 Bo Dallas; I really liked the basic but im trying to collect the entire current roster in elite form, but i buy new basics for parts or just to have the guy until the elite comes out. today i received the elite, and man, i am disappinted, hes body is huge compared to the basic, the hair is different, paint job is different, he looks taller to me, and he has a giraffe neck, also, the joints are very loose all around the figure, and i noticed that on the entire e36 set, that the joints feel really smooth. in conclusion, the basic looks more authentic to me and much more fun, but i still hate the fact that hes "just a basic", i really want to use the elite only because its an elite, but i dont like anything about it..
what do you think about my situation? do you agree? when was the last time you preferred a basic over an elite of the same person? im trying to keep my collection 1 figure per worker
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Post by King Richius on Sept 20, 2015 18:00:37 GMT -5
I personally wish that the "Macho Man" Punk and "Hitman" Punk figures were elites but I don't necessarily think they are better than any of his elite figures, just a bit more unique.
As noted in another recent thread, several of us feel that the RVD figure from his BP with Mysterio is his best figure even though it is a basic.
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Post by Daniel F'n Bryan on Sept 20, 2015 18:15:58 GMT -5
Every RVD was better... Except B39.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Sept 20, 2015 18:24:16 GMT -5
I think people like torsos better aesthetically speaking. Guys like Bryan are wider than their elites and Punks stomach tats are scrunched on elites
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Post by mrhoss on Sept 20, 2015 18:29:45 GMT -5
A few things I like better in Basic: Brock and Hogan's torso, Ricky Steamboat in white, BP Andre's head sculpt.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Sept 20, 2015 18:30:55 GMT -5
None. Ever.
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Post by madness86 on Sept 20, 2015 18:32:01 GMT -5
I try to like basics but I just can't ......
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2015 18:34:36 GMT -5
The basic Mr. Perfect is a lot better than the elite. The scale seems to be better. The waist doesn't look as skinny... Just overall better.
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Post by micco on Sept 20, 2015 18:42:10 GMT -5
Basic tensai is better in all aspects except that it doesn't come with those awesome accessories. More recently, I like basic Adam rose better than the elite.
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Post by Mox on Sept 20, 2015 18:45:07 GMT -5
Basic tensai is better in all aspects except that it doesn't come with those awesome accessories. More recently, I like basic Adam rose better than the elite. I put my basic in the elite robe and it's frickin beautiful.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2015 18:52:04 GMT -5
Off the head of my head, Summer Slam Heritage Triple H should have been the Elite 23 Flashback.
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Sept 20, 2015 20:25:51 GMT -5
The new basic Bray Wyatt head scan is the best one I've seen on any elite or basic. As I only collect elite figures, I'm usually saying "I would prefer that figure (basic) as an elite", based usually on their outfits/look. Like the Entrance Great Shawn Michaels, Chris Masters, The Hurricane, Trent Berreta, Curt Hawkins.
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Sept 20, 2015 20:33:08 GMT -5
Hmm... There have been a lot of times where the basic head sculpt is better than an elite's but I can't think of many figures where I'd say outright that the figure is better because usually the accessories send the elite over the top.
Though as I type that out, the new Basic AJ just came to mind. She's better than E21. But that might not be a fair comparison.
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Post by UltimateCollector78 on Sept 20, 2015 23:18:44 GMT -5
The only one that comes to mind is the DX flash back Triple H Basic with Purple tights and a very nice scan, is way better than the Elite 23 version
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Sept 20, 2015 23:39:30 GMT -5
Red white and blue Warrior
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Post by BCizzle on Sept 20, 2015 23:46:41 GMT -5
I don't know if there are any Basics I prefer to the Elites, but definitely sometimes the attires on Basic are pretty damn cool.
I don't want all the Mattel figures to be Elite, though, that would just be WAY too much money I would be spending on figures. Elites are better, but that's why they cost more, and I am perfectly fine with basics and battle packs.
I don't know how somebody could be an Elites only collector, though, you would be missing out on way too many updated looks for guys.
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Post by Duck Holliday on Sept 20, 2015 23:54:29 GMT -5
The basic Mr. Perfect is a lot better than the elite. The scale seems to be better. The waist doesn't look as skinny... Just overall better. I came in to say this. I usually prefer elites, but occasionally a basic is the better figure. Sometimes, as stated previously on guys like Bryan, they look a little more accurate.
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Post by rtc1485 on Sept 21, 2015 2:16:08 GMT -5
Might as well toss my hat into the ring lol, I recently had the same thought, and got the tshirt series bo instead of e36. As far as I'm concerned, it really is the same fig for half the price.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Sept 21, 2015 7:29:38 GMT -5
To let the little kids play with. Elites get loose after playing roughly. Partly the great thing with elites is the accessories and/or entrance gear, and little kids loose that stuff.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2015 9:22:39 GMT -5
Yeah the height scale of Bo is way off, he is huge!
Most of the basics I think are better because of attire choices
Anyway, some I can think of as well as those mentioned,
T-shirt Piper B51 Ziggler Modern HBK's > e3 & DX hbk Batman/Joker Kofi New basic Kidd
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