China Claus
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Post by China Claus on Feb 5, 2016 15:29:52 GMT -5
Not a fan of the headscan, but I dig it.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 15:49:58 GMT -5
Headscan doesn't wow me. I'll have to take the plastic jacket off to display with my other figures. It's ok. I'll buy it and probably like it more when it's in my hands.
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Post by MattelDesignTeam on Feb 5, 2016 16:00:09 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure.
The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots.
Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders.
If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Feb 5, 2016 16:00:30 GMT -5
I was on the fence, but with the boots and lack of accessories I'm passing. Hopefully we'll get something better in the future.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Feb 5, 2016 16:03:34 GMT -5
THANKS BILL! YOU KNOW WERE ONLY HARD ON YOU BECAUSE WE LOVE THESE THINGS!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 16:04:04 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. I was going to buy two anyways, but good to hear about the boots.  Even with the initial flub, I was/am still quite excited for it. Thanks for the update. |
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Post by Boy Wonder on Feb 5, 2016 16:12:43 GMT -5
Ah. Well, maybe if I can find one of those later shipments I'll grab one.
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Post by micco on Feb 5, 2016 16:15:24 GMT -5
I think the head isn't much better than the wcw toybiz heads from the evolution of sting box set. But I'm of course gonna buy this.
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Post by Chip on Feb 5, 2016 16:16:47 GMT -5
glad they are "fixing" the boots. It will be an improvement for accuracy sake but its not a make-or-break situation for me personally
I really like how the figure looks, it's cool and better than the TNA version of this similar attire. The headscan is weird, but I think it's going to be one of those "better in person" cases and I get what they were going for
the more Sting's the better anyway
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Post by KPnDC on Feb 5, 2016 16:22:25 GMT -5
Thank you for the clarification Bill. I'm glad you caught the small details and thanks for addressing us.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 16:23:20 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. What about the face?
and what torso does he have?
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Post by PJ on Feb 5, 2016 16:28:53 GMT -5
Not even close East Coast - he looks like he's wearing a mouth guard - Sting has a small mouth, anyone can see that. DM Crow Sting's head sculpt was much better, neutral expression but his mouth is a small line, just like the real deal. And by the way fellas, all your reference pics aren't him in his GAB gear snarling. I don't know. I look at this sculpt/scan and see the expression he had every time he did his chest beating into a flexing taunt after Flair hit him with his chops a few occasions during that match. That was his expression every time he did that taunt during his surfer Sting days. Is it his best expression? Maybe not, but it was an expression he made in almost all of his matches. (Whenever he did that taunt) |
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Post by jabird27 on Feb 5, 2016 16:29:37 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. Thank you a ton, Bill for being willing to answer some of these concerns. Even though many seem so miniscule to me. That being said, let's all ask the most important question. When will this be available? Should we be expecting it sooner than later since these photos in box have already popped up? RSC, any news on pre orders? Ive got a white hot tax refund check with this Sting figure's name on it and with far more to spend as well. Get these pre orders rolling! |
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Post by Cyan on Feb 5, 2016 16:31:12 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. Thank you for this. It clears up a lot of speculation in terms of what goes into making a figure. It makes complete sense why there's a molded jacket. And thank you for being willing to spot an error like the boots and change them out. You did the same for the APA. It goes to show how much effort is made to make these figures and the hard decisions that have to be made to not only produce a quality product, but one most people will enjoy. |
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Feb 5, 2016 16:35:35 GMT -5
Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. I guess you weren't talking about the face...  Just sayin'. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Good to know. Are they new boots or an existing mold? Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. Was there any consideration to using string like Bob Orton's vest?   |
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Post by kingokrap on Feb 5, 2016 16:35:51 GMT -5
These are images of a pre-production sample. Most of our official images are from such samples, which are the last ones I review before they are finalized.Sometimes I am able to catch late errors before production, as with the Renee Young figure. The boots are being changed to be more accurate. The 1st run will be the laced boots. The rest of the run will be corrected boots. Jacket being molded was an aesthetic decision based on the facts 1) Sting's arm streamers were much thinner and more numerous than Macho Man's. If I used a SG jacket he would have streamers the same size as Macho Man's, which I did not want (they have to be a certain size to avoid choking hazards, no way around it). 2) I would also have lost the epaulets on the shoulders. If I would have produced a SG jacket with wide arm streamers and no shoulder epaulets I would have heard the feedback as well I am sure. What about the face?
and what torso does he have?
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Post by knupmc on Feb 5, 2016 16:37:28 GMT -5
Will definitely be buying the second shipment for corrected boots. I'm sure it will greatly improve the overall fig
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 17:03:06 GMT -5
Nice to know about the boots. I won't preorder then I'll just wait til RSC gets the second run or retail if I see one there first.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 17:05:11 GMT -5
Colourful packaging, new face scan, new jacket mold, a ton of colour etc...
You could argue the same with Godfather and Bulldog I suppose. Godfather had a ton of new stuff, new hat, necklace, cane, vest, tats etc... Bulldog with his cape, new scan and colour.
Dunno, I'm torn on it. I'd have liked a world title with it perhaps then with the fancy packaging it maybe would have justified the few extra quid.
I'll get it definitely as its a bloody great fig and its only an extra fiver over a regular elite but I'd have preferred something else with it and wouldn't want this to be the norm going forward with the DM line.
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Post by jsmells on Feb 5, 2016 17:13:18 GMT -5
NOW WE'LL NEED BOOT LACE ERROR VARIANT AND THE FINAL VERSION!!! I'm kidding. I'll buy one asap because I don't care about damn boots. Gimme dem STANGS
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