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Post by hCo.Bro™ [brandon_lee] on Nov 4, 2016 19:02:19 GMT -5
You'd think the small open back pads and the orton style would be a CHEAPER alternative to the leg sleeves, since were into cost saving changes. But yeah, why change Rics all at once? We got two basic Shawn's with knee pads and all at once were told they're not neccessary because they match his tights? Sorry for the rant I guess.
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Post by Vamp55 on Nov 4, 2016 19:41:38 GMT -5
I'll pick them all up at some point, but heading to US for mania next year, so I'll likely hang out to then for a lot of these. If 47b was Up might have pulled the trigger...
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Nov 4, 2016 20:01:53 GMT -5
Flair is somewhat of a disappointment. As others have stated..wrong torso choice, trunk and pads should be lighter than the boots. Head is good, robe is great. Jakks might beat them on this one.
HBK looks good, would of rather had a new sculpt. HBK needs kneepads! His boot tops are way too thick compared to his shins. E19 and spotlight suffer from this as well. I feel like knee pads would really put his figures over the top. Just my 2 cents.
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Post by BOOKER_T on Nov 4, 2016 20:49:26 GMT -5
I was hoping Roman would have a different color vest eh I'll still buy it
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2016 21:00:29 GMT -5
I wish hbk had a new head as well but I'm still gonna buy it, that flair tho is ruined for me with the sheamus torso.... ,
And still no e47b, I'm confused
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Post by tylergfromthe513 on Nov 4, 2016 21:18:10 GMT -5
MattelDesignTeamIs it too late to give the DM Flair a more accurate torso and more accurate attire? I know 90 % of the time We will have the robe on but still, It's bothering me.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Nov 4, 2016 22:16:05 GMT -5
Only getting the HBK out of all of these. It's a real shame they're still using the Michael's scan from when they first started producing figures. The worst part about the scan is the ponytail, that thing looks like a banana. They could of easily retooled the WM 14 scan which imo is the best Michaels scan they've done so far. I still don't buy the kneepad thing not being in the budget and it sucks our Michaels are going to be incomplete. I'm fortunate enough to have saved the entrance and kneepads from my entrance greats. As far as Flair goes, I agree with everyone else who's disappointed with it. I'd think that it just being a DM should warrant a new torso or at least use one that's heavier to fit the time period.
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Post by Old School Collector on Nov 4, 2016 23:03:53 GMT -5
WM 33 Elites & DM Flair will be mine !
All 3 are nasty 👍
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Post by jabird27 on Nov 4, 2016 23:59:20 GMT -5
MattelDesignTeamIs it too late to give the DM Flair a more accurate torso and more accurate attire? I know 90 % of the time We will have the robe on but still, It's bothering me. Too late? My friend if the thing is suppose to ship within the next two weeks the thing is already crated up and on its way to the states.
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Post by vestron89 on Nov 5, 2016 0:01:33 GMT -5
I might squeeze the trigger on an "entrance greats" HBK, just for the gear & knee pads.
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Post by tylergfromthe513 on Nov 5, 2016 0:40:46 GMT -5
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Nov 5, 2016 8:42:44 GMT -5
Wrestlemania 33 is mines! That one figure I've wanted for the longest. I love the packaging too. Pre order in!
DM Flair smh I was expecting a legends Hacksaw body or something in that whole in shape but not the best. Fantastic headscan, nice robe (it doesn't have the stripes in the inside cape). I'll pass. It's a similar attire to his previous DM so that's my reason for passing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2016 9:19:54 GMT -5
Just HBK for me. Got my e19 head ready. Smyths & TRU should hopefully get him in.
That ripped Flair with his 6-pack is just awful. Pass.
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Post by ARUN on Nov 5, 2016 9:47:41 GMT -5
Just saw the moc pics of the hbk from mania 12. I'm disappointed he only comes with the belt. Wish they gave him the outfit he wore to the ring as well
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Post by East Coast on Nov 5, 2016 13:16:34 GMT -5
Just saw the moc pics of the hbk from mania 12. I'm disappointed he only comes with the belt. Wish they gave him the outfit he wore to the ring as well on the plus side....at least his entrance gear exists...via the old basic entrance greats fig. One of the few basics i bought
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Post by bosox3 on Nov 5, 2016 13:28:10 GMT -5
and people wonder why - MattelDesignTeam - doesn't like to post or most likely read these posts. haha Nothing but complaints. People rarely seem to be happy about a release...or at first they are then they knit-pick the littlest things.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Nov 5, 2016 13:43:30 GMT -5
Bill does read our posts, who cares if he posts or not? We just saw Legend Killer Orton, WM12 HBK, etc. What people need to not do is attack his work ethic. I dont like new elbows, I expressed my dislike, and apparently design team didnt like them either. He explained it was cost cutting without stripping deco and that later releases will look better. Im satisfied. The painted torsos is another issue though.
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Post by Plastic Cowboy on Nov 5, 2016 14:07:03 GMT -5
Cannot wait for that HBK! Just bought an EG HBK to move the knee pads over to the elite. Going. To keep the basic in the entrance gear and put a long hair HBK head on the elite to display in the kneeling clutching the title pose!
So glad they repeated this attire in elite form!
Looks like we all need to be more vocal about the IYH DX attire, too.
The new ring looks great as well
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Post by Rude Awakening on Nov 5, 2016 17:43:20 GMT -5
That packaging just makes me that much more excited for Wrestlemania 33
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Post by China Claus on Nov 5, 2016 20:47:10 GMT -5
The WM33 figures will be all over in a couple months. Still seeing Kane/Taker from a couple years back.
But I can't wait for Michaels though. I've got the EG Basic figure's entrance attire and kneepads ready to go!
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