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Post by kgchampion on Sept 21, 2015 11:10:19 GMT -5
Never. I'm not a fan of basic articulation. It was passable in the Jakks era because it was the best we had at the time (before Deluxe), and it was fine when I started collecting Mattel. But now the only reason I get a basic is if it comes with an accessory I want or if I'm too impatient to wait for an elite to come out.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2015 12:33:41 GMT -5
A few of the recent battle pack figures are pretty decent, jack swagger springs to mind as he's alot bulkier than all his elites and his face scan is awesome, big e also in the new day battlepack better face scan than his elites, also heath slaters last basic is better than his elite (simple head swap would be good for his elite even though the attire is dated)
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Post by AmericanMadeLesGold on Sept 21, 2015 13:07:54 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 Ya, I really hoped they would make that purple attire HHH as an elite.  |
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Post by Captain McKay on Sept 21, 2015 19:58:44 GMT -5
Mr. Perfect, hands down.
My personal preference goes to Kane in the black/red 2000 gear. The WM Elite had that weird two-tone paint on the chest, which looked terrible. The look of the basic was much more streamlined, IMO.
Also, never understood the love for the HHH Summerslam basic. It's not a bad figure at all, but the head on the Elite flashback looks way more like Hunter to me.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Sept 21, 2015 20:26:47 GMT -5
I haven't gotten the basic 55 Sting yet but overall it trumps over the elite 39 in every way and I hate basics. I can't wait till they release a '98 version with longer hair and singlet, that was my favorite version of Sting.
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Post by braaaaaaaapp on Sept 21, 2015 22:24:42 GMT -5
I haven't gotten the basic 55 Sting yet but overall it trumps over the elite 39 in every way and I hate basics. I can't wait till they release a '98 version with longer hair and singlet, that was my favorite version of Sting. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that b55 actually that version just using the DM head to save money instead of giving him the more accurate longer hair. I'm personally hoping for the shorter hair single line paint Crow look. That's my favorite by farrrrrr |
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Sept 21, 2015 22:59:54 GMT -5
I haven't gotten the basic 55 Sting yet but overall it trumps over the elite 39 in every way and I hate basics. I can't wait till they release a '98 version with longer hair and singlet, that was my favorite version of Sting. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure that b55 actually that version just using the DM head to save money instead of giving him the more accurate longer hair. I'm personally hoping for the shorter hair single line paint Crow look. That's my favorite by farrrrrr I thought so too, but I think people said it was based on his 1999 look where he had mid-length hair with his ears exposed. The singlet though looks like the '98 version and I really hope it's not because I want a longer haired Sting. I want these  |
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Post by hellojoeivers on Sept 22, 2015 4:10:20 GMT -5
I think it varies from wrestler to wrestler. Example I think Rusev is better suited to basic form. I've no doubt there's more but I don't have my collection in front of me
I'd be happy to be a basic only guy as it would save a lot of money, but there are some guys who I feel look completely ridiculous in basic form, like Harper and Ambrose
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Post by FWE on Sept 22, 2015 10:27:17 GMT -5
I think it varies from wrestler to wrestler. Example I think Rusev is better suited to basic form. I've no doubt there's more but I don't have my collection in front of me I'd be happy to be a basic only guy as it would save a lot of money, but there are some guys who I feel look completely ridiculous in basic form, like Harper and Ambrose youre right, some guys just look better in basic form and some look better in elite form.. and i mean they look more authentic, whether its the scale, the parts, sizes and everything. Rusev E34 is too tall, and that torso doesnt fit him, they shout have given him the volkoff torso. the basic body looks much like him. harper's elite look more like the actual harper than his basics are. i think ziggler's basics looks more like him than his elites, im aiming for b54 more than i am for e39 (im passing that one) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 22, 2015 10:27:55 GMT -5
i like mr.perfect basic over his Elite fig!
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Post by entdude3 on Sept 22, 2015 17:24:55 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 The basic hulk hogan with the painted on shirt > The elite hogan with removable vest. The elite had a BAD face scan |
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Post by sean™ on Sept 22, 2015 17:43:26 GMT -5
I prefer the newest basic Jack Swagger over his Elite Ginger Friend.
Also the WMXX Undertaker is better then some recent Elite Undertakers. No specifically cover that period and are elite to compare to.
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Post by Gangrel-Brood on Sept 23, 2015 13:33:44 GMT -5
Rusev, Brock, Jericho, and Henry are the four who popped into my head when I read the title of this thread. Rock's younger days are better-reflected in Basic form, too.
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Post by JC Motors on Sept 23, 2015 15:46:10 GMT -5
Basics are better if you are on a budget. You get more basic Diva's than elites
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Post by Deleted on Sept 23, 2015 15:50:38 GMT -5
Usually its only parts of a basic that are better - i.e. head, torso. Rarely is there a basic completely superior than elite.
Tensai is the only one that comes to mind. The torso on the basic Hogan is way better than the wonky one on the DM but overall I prefer the DM.
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Post by Affliction: Elite Trader on Sept 23, 2015 17:42:15 GMT -5
I don't collect basics because I don't like the leg articulation but other than that, they are some nice figures. Basic Mr. Perfect is definitely better than the elite. The other ones that come to mind is Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel.
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Post by hbkfan on Sept 23, 2015 21:48:39 GMT -5
How come nobody mentioned Bryan? The elite body type doesnt make him any favor , I dont think the guy has ever been that skinny.
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