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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 19:21:38 GMT -5
I love how people are like "they are too expensive. Besides, they look stupid." It's like they outted themselves for being poor and then they try to cover it up.
These figures are superior to Mattel and only rivaled by Figma. The final product will speak for itself. The real question is if WFIGS will allow Figuarts and Mattel co-exist on the boards or if Figuarts will be subjected to "other toys" or "other wrestling figures". Best way to keep generating interest (and more figures) is to keep Figuarts on this board in hopes to draw in new collectors.
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Post by jayrod2009 on May 20, 2016 20:47:47 GMT -5
I love how people are like "they are too expensive. Besides, they look stupid." It's like they outted themselves for being poor and then they try to cover it up. These figures are superior to Mattel and only rivaled by Figma. The final product will speak for itself. The real question is if WFIGS will allow Figuarts and Mattel co-exist on the boards or if Figuarts will be subjected to "other toys" or "other wrestling figures". Best way to keep generating interest (and more figures) is to keep Figuarts on this board in hopes to draw in new collectors. But it won't because Mattel and RSC are in bed with eachother ( in all the best ways, not a shot). What RSC needs to do is get intouch with Bluefin USA and become a Distributor of these SH Figuarts. Its best for buisness in my opinion.
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Post by powerfred3k on May 20, 2016 21:21:22 GMT -5
I like any company that can give mattel a run for there money and make them sweat about losing the wwe license.
Maybe then mattel will give us customers better overall value, better distribution, and more legends/dm figures we have been asking for.
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Post by jayrod2009 on May 20, 2016 21:28:33 GMT -5
I like any company that can give mattel a run for there money and make them sweat about losing the wwe license. Maybe then mattel will give us customers better overall value, better distribution, and more legends/dm figures we have been asking for. That will never happen. Ever. Mattel is the worlds number 1 toy company. They have the money to promote, and out manufacture and competetor. Mattel also has the ability to start series that pander to all financial demographics, like Basic line at $10 and Elite collector line at $19+. They also have distribution deals with all major retailers from brick and mortar stores to online venues. Tamashii Nations/Bandi is much more limited. Many of their products aren't sold directky to the US. Many collectors have to import them due to licensing issues that are here in North America. Their figures are in a run well under anything Mattel puts out, which is most of the reason behind Tamashii's high secondary market. Lets face it, WWE would never cut ties with Mattel, whi can offer toys at a very affordable price to go with a company that would probably set up a base MSRP of $35-$40 a figure. Then, WWE would expect a higher volume of figures and a larger selection than Tamashii is used to manufacturing/developing. This would degrade their products quality, and who wants that? Mattel won't sweat about this at all. They may lose a couple hundred collectors. But, once Tamashii runs out of characters that are a big enough draw to warrant a release, those collectors would go right back to Mattel.
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Post by powerfred3k on May 20, 2016 21:32:42 GMT -5
I like any company that can give mattel a run for there money and make them sweat about losing the wwe license. Maybe then mattel will give us customers better overall value, better distribution, and more legends/dm figures we have been asking for. That will never happen. Ever. Mattel is the worlds number 1 toy company. They have the money to promote, and out manufacture and competetor. Mattel also has the ability to start series that pander to all financial demographics, like Basic line at $10 and Elite collector line at $19+. They also have distribution deals with all major retailers from brick and mortar stores to online venues. Tamashii Nations/Bandi is much more limited. Many of their products aren't sold directky to the US. Many collectors have to import them due to licensing issues that are here in North America. Their figures are in a run well under anything Mattel puts out, which is most of the reason behind Tamashii's high secondary market. Lets face it, WWE would never cut ties with Mattel, whi can offer toys at a very affordable price to go with a company that would probably set up a base MSRP of $35-$40 a figure. Then, WWE would expect a higher volume of figures and a larger selection than Tamashii is used to manufacturing/developing. This would degrade their products quality, and who wants that? Mattel won't sweat about this at all. They may lose a couple hundred collectors. But, once Tamashii runs out of characters that are a big enough draw to warrant a release, those collectors would go right back to Mattel. If nothing else they could compete with mattel where they can sell there merch.
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Post by jacguitarist on May 20, 2016 21:40:06 GMT -5
I've got zero doubt for how awesome these will be. Check out the pics of their harley Quinn from suicide squad that was shown today...seriously looks just like the actress.
But yeah, these will be able to pull of soooo many poses and wrestling maneuvers/holds that mattels can't (not bashing, just a fact) because the articulation is extremely advanced. Sure they're pricey, but you get what you pay for, and these will be perfect for the several top guys they'll likely make
Hoping they can work out some kind of solo deal with Hogan and just release it under his name.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 21:44:14 GMT -5
pass I don't feel like paying 70 bucks for a figure.
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Post by slappy on May 20, 2016 21:45:33 GMT -5
I love how people are like "they are too expensive. Besides, they look stupid." It's like they outted themselves for being poor and then they try to cover it up. But they do look stupid.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2016 21:58:21 GMT -5
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Post by The Outsider on May 20, 2016 22:12:36 GMT -5
Would consider the Austin. Kinda on the fence on The Rock.
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Post by Yambag Jones on May 20, 2016 22:28:10 GMT -5
I'd like to see better shots of the faces, but as a big fan of SH Figuarts I think this is an interesting direction. Most will balk at the price, but if done right this could be the best line of wrestling figures ever. If they just did one figure for every major wrestler, they'd have a line for a long time.
I NEED an SH Figuarts Macho Man.
Also, imagine how good the potential wrestling ring would be!!!
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Post by bostonfin on May 20, 2016 22:35:33 GMT -5
I'd like to see better shots of the faces, but as a big fan of SH Figuarts I think this is an interesting direction. Most will balk at the price, but if done right this could be the best line of wrestling figures ever. If they just did one figure for every major wrestler, they'd have a line for a long time. I NEED an SH Figuarts Macho Man. Also, imagine how good the potential wrestling ring would be!!! Faces will end up looking great check out the in hand shots of mace from the Star Wars line.
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Post by JHTB® on May 20, 2016 22:55:33 GMT -5
These will look amazing on display! Love the SCSA!
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Post by BoJack Hogan on May 20, 2016 23:05:15 GMT -5
I'd only buy Hogan if there was one. You can knock me for being poor all you want, but there's no way in hell I'm wasting 40 per figure. No toy is worth that. I'd buy a Hogan just because i love the guy, but that's absolutely it. I wouldn't blow 40 per figure even if I made over $100,000. It's hard enough to justify 20.
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Post by underoos on May 20, 2016 23:54:49 GMT -5
I'll guess I'll get them, considering they won't release that many figures as quick as mattel does so it doesn't hurt my pocket
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Post by elrey82 on May 21, 2016 0:02:13 GMT -5
These figures will look absolutely insane in hand I have no doubt about that. The $40-$60 is ok with me since the quality of their figures are top notch. I've bought a lot of SHF figures especially DBZ figures and never had a problem with paint apps or other imperfections and the extra accessories are a plus. To me this is a nice extra since my 2 lines that I collect are Mattel and SHF DBZ figures so this is great.
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Post by shortboy on May 21, 2016 0:22:17 GMT -5
SH Figuarts of WWE? Sold. They're likely gonna sell at like $20-35 a figure especially with the amount of hands and accessories SH's usually come with. The articulation is also the best that I've ever seen on any figure. I currently keep my Mattel figs boxed but all my SH's I have to open because of how pose-able they are.
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Post by crush on May 21, 2016 0:31:30 GMT -5
I don't mean this to sound judgmental at all and admittedly I'm not sure of price points for all lines, but the MMPR and Sailor Moon figures cost about $35.00 at Barnes and Noble. Isn't that roughly the same as most elites from Ringside when including shipping, especially the more desired by collectors figures?
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on May 21, 2016 8:35:48 GMT -5
I don't mean this to sound judgmental at all and admittedly I'm not sure of price points for all lines, but the MMPR and Sailor Moon figures cost about $35.00 at Barnes and Noble. Isn't that roughly the same as most elites from Ringside when including shipping, especially the more desired by collectors figures? Theres no way these go for $35. Sure, Sailor Moon and Mario, but TMNT and Batman are $60. A lot of DBZ are $40-60. If they come with nothing, then I can see $30
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Post by Yambag Jones on May 21, 2016 10:21:51 GMT -5
I'd like to see better shots of the faces, but as a big fan of SH Figuarts I think this is an interesting direction. Most will balk at the price, but if done right this could be the best line of wrestling figures ever. If they just did one figure for every major wrestler, they'd have a line for a long time. I NEED an SH Figuarts Macho Man. Also, imagine how good the potential wrestling ring would be!!! Faces will end up looking great check out the in hand shots of mace from the Star Wars line. Like I said, I am a huge fan of their work, but I'm pretty unimpressed by what I saw in Austin in particular. They are spot on with anime characters and helmets, but as far as actual faces go I'm a little cautious with my optimism.
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