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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 14:56:19 GMT -5
Now I know I've said it already, but was hoping that a member of the MattelDesignTeam may be able to enlighten me and others. Why would you make the Ultimate Maniacs Warrior a DM and Savage a standard elite? This makes absolutely ZERO sense. A loose collector will be fine, but someone who collects MOC, not me incidentally, as I only keep my Warriors MOC. They will look awful next to each other on a display. Not to mention the fact that the Ultimate Maniacs were so short lived, hardly a defining moment in either mans career. Again, I don't want to come over as petulant, was hoping for an answer, seeing as we, as collectors, contribute to Mattel's huge annual profits.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 15:05:47 GMT -5
I agree. Either both a DM and proper accessories or both regular elites.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jun 15, 2016 15:06:23 GMT -5
I think the truth is they weren't given the budget for DM to match what they've been able to do in the past. It's probably the main reason why we've yet to see the WM3 Savage even though it was slotted in the original DM line before it got cancelled.
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Post by dpd1967 on Jun 15, 2016 15:06:31 GMT -5
Totally agree. It sucks
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Jun 15, 2016 15:12:03 GMT -5
Even Kevin Nash RSE was released in outdated packaging to match the Scott Hall RSE from the same match.
Also I wouldve bought a second Becky Lynch if she had nxt packaging. I dont think she was ever on Total Divas....
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Post by maske2g on Jun 15, 2016 15:18:21 GMT -5
This is easy to answer.
It will be a budget issue.
Rather than budget over a single series I wouldn't be aurprised if the budget was over a quarter. And I wouldnt be surprised if global sales have declined.
Those paint apps.
The Ultimate warriors career was so short he doesn't have any more of wrestlings defining moments.
We have all his major events from his main run.
Hh98 no WM 12 no.
They are all much of a muchness. Great outfits but not moments.
They know it will sell so they will get 25 for it and make a killing.
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Post by maske2g on Jun 15, 2016 15:24:13 GMT -5
Profit margin in Q1 was the smallest since the last crash.
Share price has trended downwards for 2 years.
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Post by customania on Jun 15, 2016 15:28:14 GMT -5
I guess there's always the slight chance Savage isn't Ultimate Maniacs however, the image on Ringside suggests it is. I think (all though technically a re release) we should of got the Orange trunks Warrior with both titles as a DM and the Ultimate Maniacs as an Elite. I can't wait to see what Warrior is like in the Elite legends series...
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Post by customania on Jun 15, 2016 15:30:28 GMT -5
Even Kevin Nash RSE was released in outdated packaging to match the Scott Hall RSE from the same match. Also I wouldve bought a second Becky Lynch if she had nxt packaging. I dont think she was ever on Total Divas.... true, but she isn't based from NXT I'm guessing. She's now a main roster girls and I believe it only says Divas so it's not necessarily referring to total Divas anyways.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 15, 2016 15:33:03 GMT -5
I don't care about this team. I'm buying savage, not warrior. Is that weird?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 15:34:39 GMT -5
I don't care about this team. I'm buying savage, not warrior. Is that weird? A little, lol
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 15:35:10 GMT -5
I guess there's always the slight chance Savage isn't Ultimate Maniacs however, the image on Ringside suggests it is. I think (all though technically a re release) we should of got the Orange trunks Warrior with both titles as a DM and the Ultimate Maniacs as an Elite. I can't wait to see what Warrior is like in the Elite legends series... I think we're getting that Warrior in the legends line though
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Post by mrbiggs on Jun 15, 2016 17:58:57 GMT -5
Makes it hard for moc collectors. I'm sure it would be nice to have both in the same packaging.
Sucks when tag teams and groups that should be displayed together are packaged in different boxes / cards. Demolition killed me!
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Post by powerfred3k on Jun 15, 2016 18:07:38 GMT -5
Profit margin in Q1 was the smallest since the last crash. Share price has trended downwards for 2 years. If mattel's profits are down its because they keep sinking money into barbies that no one buys. Girls have smartphones and ipads, and have no need. Hot Wheels Sell, WWE Figures Sell, Barbies are constantly on clearence when stores reset there toy departments.
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Post by maske2g on Jun 15, 2016 18:25:12 GMT -5
Profit margin in Q1 was the smallest since the last crash. Share price has trended downwards for 2 years. If mattel's profits are down its because they keep sinking money into barbies that no one buys. Girls have smartphones and ipads, and have no need. Hot Wheels Sell, WWE Figures Sell, Barbies are constantly on clearence when stores reset there toy departments. Can you point me to the sales figures please?
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Post by powerfred3k on Jun 15, 2016 18:38:59 GMT -5
If mattel's profits are down its because they keep sinking money into barbies that no one buys. Girls have smartphones and ipads, and have no need. Hot Wheels Sell, WWE Figures Sell, Barbies are constantly on clearence when stores reset there toy departments. Can you point me to the sales figures please? Sorry i don't have any, i just have a girlfriend who has 2 daughters who do nothing buy play on there smartphones and ipads. Also i have 2 walmarts, 1 kmart, 1 target, 2 shopkos, 1 toysrus in my area. I have seen tons of marked down barbie junk some places mark the stuff down 2-3 times and it still does not sell. Also i have 2 goodwill's and a salvation army store and what do i see every time i am there ?? You guessed it... barbies. Target stores will even dump those expensive sets that don't move to goodwill after they give up on them.
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Post by Sizzle on Jun 15, 2016 18:41:35 GMT -5
Because when he doesn't come with "DM accessories" and is a DM there won't any complaining.
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Post by mrbiggs on Jun 15, 2016 18:45:13 GMT -5
Mattel has always found ways to ruin lines.
I think the new Legends Elite line announced today is a sign of that with the rereleasing of some hard to find figures, especially that Warrior.
I have collected toys, comics, etc long enough to know that rereleases kill collecting. As much as we hate to admit it, the secondary market helps fuel interest in collecting. Those "Holy Grail" figures keep us going in hopes we will someday own it, and that keeps us interested in newer waves as well. Rereleasing all of these harder to find figures, like the TRU Big Bossman earlier this year, takes a major prize from someone's collection because now anyone can get him. Is that going to leave a good taste in the mouths of collectors who hunted and hunted and spent hours upon hours on eBay looking for them?
I believe that is why, even thought the quality has gone down a little in the newer waves, the 6" Star Wars Black line from Hasbro continues to do so well. Wave 1 now sometimes bring more than $100 per figure. I know R2-D2 has gone over $100 now, and Darth Maul has done so for a long time. Does Hasbro go and rerelease these figures? Nope. That keeps people buying and buying the figures because there is always hope that collectors will be able to get the newest Grail. I don't think anyone thought the Anakin Skywalker figure from that line would be so sought after (usually pulling in $60 to $80 now). It is a horrible figure! lol They haven't gone and rereleased it though. That's why collectors are so interested in it. Collectors need that unreachable dream figure, comic, whatever to keep their mouths watering. If every figure was easy to obtain, then the hunt would be over and the thrill would be gone.
I just think rereleasing hard to find figures kills the collectability of a line... the interest in a line. Like it or not, we need that figure that we know we will probably never have. The longing fuels us. What fun is it if the thrill is gone?
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Post by doubled on Jun 15, 2016 18:51:26 GMT -5
I would have liked them to be in the same packaging also. But I didn't want to wait until the next DM to get Macho Man. Regular elite line would have been great if the budget would have allowed it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 19:15:55 GMT -5
why would kids play with toys. Today when they have video games. toys.
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