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Post by ZDB on Oct 1, 2015 11:16:40 GMT -5
I think they should of done the HOF Warrior with the short hair from his return. Maybe even released both of them with 2 of each in a case. Anyway this year appears to be a dud for DM. I am excited for Sting and kind of excited for Jericho but would rather not that waste a DM spot unless we are getting both belts which I doubt. Hopefully the 4th DM of next year is going to be something really special. I think it needs to be. Jericho isn't a DM...
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Post by "The Perfect Ten" Mizard on Oct 1, 2015 14:48:40 GMT -5
I've got kind of mixed feeling about mattel rereleasing these figures. On one hand it sucks because were not getting new defining moments figures but on the other I missed out the first time so I can finally get that Warrior.
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Post by attitudesback on Oct 1, 2015 15:28:41 GMT -5
I'm going to say this and get heat for it, but I feel like it needs to be said.... I'm a scalper by definition. Would be stupid not to do it if you ask me. It helps pay for my hobby. EVERY time I find a diva that I already have, I buy it and just stash it away for 6-8 months until they are long gone from retail and then use it for trade/sell bait to make more money to buy figures that I don't have. If you can turn a $10 bill into a $20 bill, go for it. That's the name of the game. Don't like it? Then get up earlier and beat me to the store. Edgy as and I like it. Props to you for making it work for you.
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Don't Go Down
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Post by Don't Go Down on Oct 2, 2015 17:25:26 GMT -5
Best idea I've heard all week. I would love it. And I am totally fine with re releasing figures for people who missed them and can't afford scalper prices. Just because the price drops now doesn't mean it's a worthless collection my friends. In 10 years when these figures are no longer being mass produced if you really want to flip your collection, I'm pretty sure they will more than hold up in value and probably increase. But that's neither here nor there. In fairness to all involved- it would be cool if they could release 2 figures per wave- 1 new and 1 limited run re-release. Something like that would serve more masters- but of course that would create an entirely different budget circumstance and might be a hard bill to sell. What is this "scalper prices" nonsense? Scalper refers to someone who goes in a store and buys every one of the short packed figure to flip for a profit, it does not refer to someone selling a single figure. It's the second worst used term, coming close to the word rare on eBay Take a look at my Ebay store, I'm not condemning someone who wants to sell parts or all of their collection and make a profit. What I am saying is that getting upset about Mattel making it possible for others to get something they missed out on and that you wanted to sell for $50 now and can't is very selfish. When the Mattel line is through and they no longer produce this style of WWE figure or any at all, your collection will appreciate in value and you will still be able to make money from it. If you are so concerned about the drop in value- list it now before it drops and buy it again for retail when it's released. I will give you that my verbiage may have been off- maybe I shouldn't have used the word scalper- I apologize for my semantics.
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Post by Flair Forever on Oct 3, 2015 7:13:08 GMT -5
If true, I have mixed feelings on this....
a: If this is another re-release, then maybe some of the recent criticism of MDT is valid.... I mean, there are literally hundreds of possibilities for new Defining Moments figures, and some would merely require repaints & some different accessories, cloth clothing, etc. No new sculpts would be needed at all.... But instead - they're going with straight-up remakes.
b: I'd definitely buy this, as I missed its original release & would love to add it to my collection!
Mattel really knocked it out of the park during the first half of 2015..... the second half? I've hardly bought any figures at all....
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Post by vashts on Oct 3, 2015 8:50:07 GMT -5
New head sculpt and i would be sold
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Post by cmiller79 on Oct 3, 2015 9:47:01 GMT -5
Dm stone cold with 3 belts is a decent replacement
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