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Post by Sizzle on Jan 9, 2017 23:43:16 GMT -5
Does all the Hogan love stem from the gaps in collections or are there really that many Hulkamaniacs out there? Not being an a hole, literally just asking. I never understood the appeal of him (Was always a Macho fan, and Doink). He felt so cheesy and over the top (yes, I know that I just said I was a Doink fan). Hogan is like the biggest wrestling guy ever. There's gonna be a HUGE demand for figures of him. Of course there's a collection thing involved too, but he is such a major part of why wrestling still exists as we know it, it would be impossible to not find tons of fans of him. I totally see why Mattel released the major Hogan attires at separate times, though. I could see Mattel wanting a cooldown time between major releases like the classic Hogan and Hollywood and instead of the big ones some "passable" minor ones. |
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Post by Nivro™ on Jan 9, 2017 23:43:16 GMT -5
I love the Tugboat figure. Easily some of Mattel's best work to date.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jan 9, 2017 23:47:06 GMT -5
So odd that they all came out within a single year, too. But hey, more roster depth for niche characters. I'm glad Shockmaster sold as well as it did. That thing was hilariously well done.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jan 9, 2017 23:47:26 GMT -5
As far as guys with 2 characters already made that could use a third:
Syxx to go with Kid and Pac
Vinnie Vegas or Oz to go with Nash and BDC
Diamond Stud or Big Scott Hall to go with nWo Hall and Razor
Big Bubba, Guardian Angel, or Ray Traylor to go with Atiitude and Classic BBM
Commisioner Regal or Real Man's Man to go with modern Regal and Lord Steven
Blade Runner Sting to go with Crow and Surfer
Stunning Steve to go with SCSA and Ringmaster
Goodfather, Kama, or Kama Mustafa to go with Godfather and Shango
Chainsaw Charlie to go with ECW and WWF Funk
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jan 9, 2017 23:54:57 GMT -5
Hogan rules wrestling brother, I'm surprised you didn't know that ...Hogan was everything (until about 1998) I was young in the late 80s and early 90s and would have my Dad call me into the living room when Macho Man was on. I didn't start watching heavily until the Attitude Era/Monday Night Wars days. Even then I would flip channels when Hulkster was eating up airwaves. I can dig it brother. When you were too young, Hogan was the champ. Even when Hogan wasn't the champ he was the champ. Wherever he was, whatever he was doing Hogan was the champ |
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Post by JNH2248 on Jan 10, 2017 0:36:22 GMT -5
I was young in the late 80s and early 90s and would have my Dad call me into the living room when Macho Man was on. I didn't start watching heavily until the Attitude Era/Monday Night Wars days. Even then I would flip channels when Hulkster was eating up airwaves. I can dig it brother. When you were too young, Hogan was the champ. Even when Hogan wasn't the champ he was the champ. Wherever he was, whatever he was doing Hogan was the champ "AMAZING" |
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Post by wwfoldskoolcollecta on Jan 10, 2017 0:42:38 GMT -5
Just found one tonight...awesome figure!!
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 10, 2017 2:18:43 GMT -5
Totally agree. So cool to finally have a figure of Tugboat. Mattel really knocked it out of the park with that character, perfection. One of my favorites. Tugboat isn't perfect until he gets a headswap with Shockmaster. Not sure why Shock got the "toot" head and Tug didn't. It's not the toot. It's a oops face. My Tugboat came with a brown mark on his cheek so the headswap was a lucky break for me lol |
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 10, 2017 2:21:57 GMT -5
I would too. I'm referring to different characters or "faces" if you like, on who has 2 or more figs represented... WCW Ron Simmons would be amazing. Historically important and it would look badass. As far as the old Galoob figures go it is still one of the best ones. Translate that figure directly into Mattel's parts and you'd have gold. Hopefully we get a HOF simmons. |
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 10, 2017 2:26:05 GMT -5
I was young in the late 80s and early 90s and would have my Dad call me into the living room when Macho Man was on. I didn't start watching heavily until the Attitude Era/Monday Night Wars days. Even then I would flip channels when Hulkster was eating up airwaves. I can dig it brother. When you were too young, Hogan was the champ. Even when Hogan wasn't the champ he was the champ. Wherever he was, whatever he was doing Hogan was the champ that's cuz there's nothing without him. he made everyone watch the first time AND the second time. NO hulkster, no WWF. NO hollywood hogan, no A/E. Imagine no nwo and the wrestling world had to just go with the new generation and dungeon of dooom wcw...< shudder> The Horror. Hogan was the champ regardless. The way Andre was the man even when Hogan was the champ until he turned heel "I am the champion but you're the champion!"... That was a true passing of the torch. This and WM 17 to Rock (although there's been some almost's with hogan goldberg, hogan warrior & rock cena). Andre was the man but never the champ. He was the Boss but not the champ. Hogan made the wwf belt his and the wcw one as well. I didn't matter who held the belt because they were just holding it for Hogan. He must be part of a rare list of - if not the only guy - holding multiple versions of the same title. He's had 5 different wwe titles (original green, 2 more black strapped ones, winged eagle and undisputed). Anybody else had that? |
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jan 10, 2017 2:46:15 GMT -5
I have the Tugboat and am looking forward to getting Typhoon. I just hope I can afford that Shockmaster before it gets any more expensive.
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Post by rustyjohnson on Jan 10, 2017 2:48:42 GMT -5
I have the Tugboat and am looking forward to getting Typhoon. I just hope I can afford that Shockmaster before it gets any more expensive. I wish I'd waited till boxing week lol |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 2:55:10 GMT -5
I'm a little surprised Tugboat not getting more love. Great looking figure and fun gimmick from the golden age of wrestling
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 3:19:32 GMT -5
Tugboat figure is great.
Its a shame that its slowly starting to warm in my area.
Could go to several different stores and get at least 4 at each
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Post by ero on Jan 10, 2017 10:08:40 GMT -5
I love them all. Can't wait to find Typhoon. I'll even take a sumo wrestler or a Tenta with a half-shaved head!
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Post by The Madness on Jan 10, 2017 11:30:36 GMT -5
I'd definitely rather have these three.
And that Tugboat looks SO much better with the Shockmaster head.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2017 11:44:49 GMT -5
I'd rather have Earthquake, The Shark, and Golga.
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Post by bharrisfan on Jan 10, 2017 12:38:24 GMT -5
i love that i have all 3 of these figures.
they're all big and unique. great figures.
re:why, I think the stars just aligned based off of easy reused tooling & sdcc.
good work bill
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Post by Cane Dewey Riley on Jan 10, 2017 12:52:07 GMT -5
I want a three faces of Raven:
- Johnny Polo
- ECW era
- WWF Hardcore Title era
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Post by ARUN on Jan 10, 2017 12:55:29 GMT -5
3 cool figs.
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