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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2015 3:40:51 GMT -5
I want it so badly. One of the best looking Championships of all time.
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Post by cmiller79 on Dec 22, 2015 4:50:32 GMT -5
Yes,there is a reason
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2015 6:02:11 GMT -5
Why are people still answering the question? Lol
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Post by cmiller79 on Dec 22, 2015 6:33:13 GMT -5
Why are people still answering the question? Lol cause its still at the top of your post
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2015 8:10:05 GMT -5
Why are people still answering the question? Lol cause its still at the top of your post So would it give you a headache to read not even 2 pages? If you did, you would see that the question has been answered more than once.
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Post by cmiller79 on Dec 22, 2015 8:27:17 GMT -5
cause its still at the top of your post So would it give you a headache to read not even 2 pages? If you did, you would see that the question has been answered more than once. meh. My choice and i chose not to
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Post by The Assassin on Dec 22, 2015 9:19:54 GMT -5
Allow me to answer this question a lot more accurately than anyone else has:
There is a reason we haven't got any classic WCW belts, but despite what some members here will tell you, Mattel has NEVER clarified exactly what this reason is and always acts annoyed and evasive whenever asked for details as to what the specific problem is. I know WWE/Mattel don't own the rights to the belts, but what has never been explained is WHY they seemingly cannot be licensed for figures, as they are in the WWE video games and as WWE/Mattel licenses classic wrestlers and talent. The only thing we have been able to confirm is that the rights holders have been quoted as saying they are happy to work with Mattel to make WCW belts happen - BUT have not been approached about it.
People speculate that it's high licensing costs that are the reason, and certain people will viciously insist it has been confirmed - but evidence is never provided. And as an active WF member for almost 14 years and passionate WCW fan I highly doubt I would have missed any information about classic WCW belts for figures. It COULD be high licensing costs of course, but personally I suspect it's more complex. If it were simply a question of money, Mattel wouldn't act so totally dismissive and uninterested in discussing the idea. They would act like there was a possibility if demand was demonstrated to be high enough. And as stated the rights holders say they haven't even been approached, so it's a little hard to believe they're asking too much money when they haven't actually been asked anything.
I'm sure Mattel hates me for constantly pressing the issue, but I will continue to push for WCW belts because they deserve to be made. And Mattel needs to SOLVE whatever the problem is, not just sweep it under the rug and ignore or insult anyone who asks about it.
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Post by guster on Dec 22, 2015 10:25:16 GMT -5
It's actually really simple. The designs nor the artists are part of a Legends deal. Mattel does not operate outside Legends deals as it adds additional costs to an already tight budget. This isn't an issue with 2K because their budget is larger and they are able to approach wrestlers outside the Legends deals (e.i. Goldberg, Tyson, ect).
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Post by mrsask on Dec 22, 2015 10:33:39 GMT -5
Already have it covered... HOW MUCHO? Is this a custom?
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Post by RV F'N D on Dec 22, 2015 10:47:13 GMT -5
I'm guessing Bill himself would love to do them but his bosses have shot it down due to what they perceive to be high licensing costs cutting into their profits. THQ and now 2K have been dealing with Dave Millican for years to include the belts in the video games when they really don't have to, but they do it for the fans. So Bill can't come out and just say "Hey guys sorry about the belts but my bosses are cheap asses, as you know I'm barely able to maintain basic articulation with these ***holes, so unfortunately I can't even make a phone call about it."
I really want classic WCW and ECW belts, but it seems like it isn't happening for whatever reason. On the upside, I do have one of guster's WCW US titles and that thing is gorgeous.
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Post by mrsask on Dec 22, 2015 11:00:50 GMT -5
I'm guessing Bill himself would love to do them but his bosses have shot it down due to what they perceive to be high licensing costs cutting into their profits. THQ and now 2K have been dealing with Dave Millican for years to include the belts in the video games when they really don't have to, but they do it for the fans. So Bill can't come out and just say "Hey guys sorry about the belts but my bosses are cheap asses, as you know I'm barely able to maintain basic articulation with these ***holes, so unfortunately I can't even make a phone call about it." I really want classic WCW and ECW belts, but it seems like it isn't happening for whatever reason. On the upside, I do have one of guster's WCW US titles and that thing is gorgeous. Whether you like it or not, Mattel is a corporation that must show profits from year to year to make shareholders happy. In order to achieve this, retail prices must slowly increase and costs must decrease rather than increase! This is so unfortunate since the consumer must ultimately pay on both ends of the spectrum!
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Post by RV F'N D on Dec 22, 2015 11:48:28 GMT -5
^That is what will ultimately drive consumers away and kill a line. You have to invest in your product.
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