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Post by marino13 on Jul 7, 2016 11:03:07 GMT -5
Sasha, Big E, & Tugboat are must haves.
Thanks for the pics.
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Post by Midnight on Jul 7, 2016 11:06:13 GMT -5
Cool set but I'll be saving money as I don't plan on picking up anyone in this set.
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Post by NotHimAgain on Jul 7, 2016 11:14:19 GMT -5
Not really a fan of Sasha's headscan but I'm hoping it looks better in person. Pretty good looking set though.
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Post by Bandalero on Jul 7, 2016 11:15:00 GMT -5
This is a shame.. MDT went all out with the accessories for Sasha I honestly did not expect her jacket and yet everyone is complaining about a PROTO pic from a bad angle. Really? We get all those great accessories and everyone still complains? I am sure the final product will look better. not to poke the bear or anything, but when has the final product looked better than the proto? Product photography protos like this are pretty much what we'll end up with at retail until Bill does a running change like he did with GAB Sting's boots. But this is a face scan we're talking about - the single most defining thing on a figure that helps you to identify who the character is. There is no special molding on the body, take any diva figure the same height and repaint to whomever you want, that's their formula. So the face does matter - look no further than "Ringmaster" Kane. And awesome we're getting all those accessories woohoo, I'm not paying $20+ for accessories alone. Call a spade a spade, MDT are terrible at diva face scans.
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Post by ellisd on Jul 7, 2016 11:16:07 GMT -5
Can't wait to get Savage and Big E to finish my Ultimate Maniacs and New Day sets.
I'm on the fence about Tugboat. I hated the gimmick when I was a kid but would buy a Typhoon in a heartbeat. But I worry if I pass on Tugboat I'll end up wanting it later.
Passing on Strowman and Sasha. However if Sasha was in her pink and yellow gear I would get her. But since she's not and I already have her basic, I'm good. I love all the accessories she comes with though.
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Post by ellisd on Jul 7, 2016 11:19:35 GMT -5
This is a shame.. MDT went all out with the accessories for Sasha I honestly did not expect her jacket and yet everyone is complaining about a PROTO pic from a bad angle. Really? We get all those great accessories and everyone still complains? I am sure the final product will look better. not to poke the bear or anything, but when has the final product looked better than the proto? Product photography protos like this are pretty much what we'll end up with at retail until Bill does a running change like he did with GAB Sting's boots. But this is a face scan we're talking about - the single most defining thing on a figure that helps you to identify who the character is. There is no special molding on the body, take any diva figure the same height and repaint to whomever you want, that's their formula. So the face does matter - look no further than "Ringmaster" Kane. And awesome we're getting all those accessories woohoo, I'm not paying $20+ for accessories alone. Call a spade a spade, MDT are terrible at diva face scans. Elite 39 Sting looked better than the prototype picture. And although he still didn't look perfect, Elite 39 Sid looked better in person than the prototype pictures. There's probably more too.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 11:22:02 GMT -5
Am I 100% thrilled with everything about these? No, I am not. But...I am still looking forward to getting them. Savage will look great with th matching DM Warrior, Tugboat will be awesome next to Earthquake (especially if I do a head swap with the SDCC Shockmaster), Sasha's accessories will really help her stand out on my Divas shelf, Strowman will look great standing behind Bray's rocking chair with his black mask on, and Big E will look fab with his matching New Day brothers.
So...I will say that I am satisfied with the money I spent on my preorders. So I'm a happy collector.
I'm sorry for those that are unsatisfied, but in this case, I'm good.
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Post by cantu1984 on Jul 7, 2016 11:22:22 GMT -5
Might try to find those Sasha accesories on the second hand market.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 7, 2016 11:29:33 GMT -5
not to poke the bear or anything, but when has the final product looked better than the proto? Product photography protos like this are pretty much what we'll end up with at retail until Bill does a running change like he did with GAB Sting's boots. But this is a face scan we're talking about - the single most defining thing on a figure that helps you to identify who the character is. There is no special molding on the body, take any diva figure the same height and repaint to whomever you want, that's their formula. So the face does matter - look no further than "Ringmaster" Kane. And awesome we're getting all those accessories woohoo, I'm not paying $20+ for accessories alone. Call a spade a spade, MDT are terrible at diva face scans. Elite 39 Sting looked better than the prototype picture. And although he still didn't look perfect, Elite 39 Sid looked better in person than the prototype pictures. There's probably more too. I wanna say everyone from E43's early protos people found something to complain about especially Joe. Then opinions changed when final pics where submitted.
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Post by ClassicCollector on Jul 7, 2016 11:30:37 GMT -5
Wow....Sasha Banks....whoefff!!
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Post by China Claus on Jul 7, 2016 11:40:42 GMT -5
Probably just Strowman for me.
I may pick Sasha up if I see her at retail. The rest are easy passes.
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Jul 7, 2016 11:43:52 GMT -5
Not sure why everyone is hating on Sasha. The face is not great, admittedly, but the rest of it is awesome. I'd be very interested to see how it looks with the glasses on as obvious that functionality is why the hair looks weird.
I'll probably swap heads on her figs and display the basic with the accessories and have the elite's cool attire be seen
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Post by davey on Jul 7, 2016 11:45:58 GMT -5
Gonna get everyone but Tugboat probably. Who am I kidding ill get them all eventually. Big E and Strowman right away and Macho Man is a 5050 depending on how much money I got when they come out.
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Post by The Outsider on Jul 7, 2016 11:47:45 GMT -5
Macho is a homerun! Will be looking to get multiples. I've got no issues with the scan. It seems like the accessory budget went to him because some of the other figs don't need much. Great job Bill.Braun looks great and will get multiples of Tugboat. Also like that Big E. Don't do divas so don't care about Sasha but the scan does look awkward. Probably the angle. Most excited about macho. Agreed.
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Post by BØRNS on Jul 7, 2016 11:53:07 GMT -5
At least they give glasses to cover Sasha's face.
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Post by East Coast on Jul 7, 2016 11:55:37 GMT -5
-Sasha attire and accessories are GREAT...face and skintone not so much. Im impressed they got every accessory included. I was sure she was only going to get the glasses and necklace. pleasantly surprised
-good news, Macho got the shirt he wrestled in....bad news...he won't be able to move in it. Kneepads a good touch. I do wish they'd use another scan. Like the "smiling" one w/ brown hair....that they only used on a basic that i never bought. Still don't get why they didn't make this the DM and include a jacket but i guess fitting a plastic jacket over that plastic shirt wouldn't have been easy
-not sure if i like or dislike that Big E figure. leaning towards like i think
-Tugboat is done right. They nailed it on that one. Don't know why he didn't get the TOOT scan on the Shockmaster. But whatever. I'll just headswap. 2 scans is better than one. Now i got options.
-Braun has such a unique looking face....i don't know why the scan is so dull and generic looking. Looks more like a Game of Thrones character than it does Braun. Who is the colorblind person that gave him Red Brown pants on 2 figures??? He's worn like 3 different pants, and none of them were Red brown.
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Post by dixol on Jul 7, 2016 12:00:46 GMT -5
-Sasha attire and accessories are GREAT...face and skintone not so much. Im impressed they got every accessory included. I was sure she was only going to get the glasses and necklace. pleasantly surprised -good news, Macho got the shirt he wrestled in....bad news...he won't be able to move in it. Kneepads a good touch. I do wish they'd use another scan. Like the "smiling" one w/ brown hair....that they only used on a basic that i never bought. Still don't get why they didn't make this the DM and include a jacket but i guess fitting a plastic jacket over that plastic shirt wouldn't have been easy -not sure if i like or dislike that Big E figure. leaning towards like i think -Tugboat is done right. They nailed it on that one. Don't know why he didn't get the TOOT scan on the Shockmaster. But whatever. I'll just headswap. 2 scans is better than one. Now i got options. -Braun has such a unique looking face....i don't know why the scan is so dull and generic looking. Looks more like a Game of Thrones character than it does Braun. Who is the colorblind person that gave him Red Brown pants on 2 figures??? He's worn like 3 different pants, and none of them were Red brown. They used the grimacing Macho scan on the NWO RSC exclusive. And that one had the proper black hair color too!
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Post by PJ on Jul 7, 2016 12:02:10 GMT -5
He is one of a handful of guys that I never got used to their new look. And they are... Macho Man in tights Warrior in Singlets HBK in the pants that looked like he is wearing his entrance chaps Jericho with short hair in trunks I'd like to add Sid Justice/Vicious in jean jorts and Biker Ric Steiner. Yes I could add Sid to my list also, but I didn't mind Rick's change as it was still singlets and the jacket was pretty cool. Although I missed the head gear.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 12:02:34 GMT -5
Small nitpick but Sasha's glasses should be white with this attire.
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Post by legendsguy on Jul 7, 2016 12:05:27 GMT -5
id be more mad about Sasha skin tone than her face.. shes isnt that dark i believe.
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