drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 1, 2017 16:31:27 GMT -5
Nice! The Brutus Mega Maniac proto does have a striped painted handles shear too! Where is the proof of that? A lot of customizers have added it to the customs as it looks cool. But, the only prototype photo I'm aware of actually shows him not holding any shears at all. |
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 1, 2017 16:37:00 GMT -5
Amazing to see this! Thank you for posting it. Can't believe new things are still coming out in 2017. This was always one of my top 5 of the entire run, this one is even more special.
On a side note, anyone have an idea why Beefcake was so rare on U.S. cards? Seems as rare as Warrior from this series. But, I think Beefcake was still on good terms and on TV doing the barber shop regularly through 92' and into 93', so I don't understand why this figure wasn't out much in the U.S.
Luckily I did find him when I was a kid, got Brutus, Quake, Typhoon, Hogan, Hammer, Perfect and Tornado in one trip to KB Toys, they also had Macho Man #3, but didn't pick him up because he was just Macho King w/out the accessories. Didn't even have any clue a new series was coming out until walking into the store. Those were sure the days. And that I think still stands as my most memorable Hasbro pick up day.
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Post by hasbroit on Mar 1, 2017 18:22:26 GMT -5
Really nice figure, congrats.
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Post by Rebel23 on Mar 1, 2017 20:14:04 GMT -5
Nice! The Brutus Mega Maniac proto does have a striped painted handles shear too! Where is the proof of that? A lot of customizers have added it to the customs as it looks cool. But, the only prototype photo I'm aware of actually shows him not holding any shears at all. This is exactly what I thought. Had to Google it today to make sure I wasn't crazy. |
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Mar 2, 2017 18:54:13 GMT -5
Right you are Andy, almost forgot about that myself.
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Post by juniordaddyo on Mar 3, 2017 7:13:57 GMT -5
Looks awesome! Would love to hear more about the story when you found boxes of unopened MOC Hasbro's in a warehouse. I have always dreamed of doing that, but just not that lucky HA!
What other finds have you got from Ron? Be awesome to see them...
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Post by habrofan83 on Mar 4, 2017 5:46:09 GMT -5
Right you are Andy, almost forgot about that myself. The prototype Brutus? You have seen this? Any pics? |
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Mar 5, 2017 0:07:34 GMT -5
Yes, but unfortunately I do not have any pics to share.
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Post by undertaker131 on Mar 5, 2017 7:55:32 GMT -5
So the brutus mega manias prototype has been found?
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Post by habrofan83 on Mar 5, 2017 7:58:59 GMT -5
Yes, but unfortunately I do not have any pics to share. Does someone from the board own that Brutus? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 8:11:39 GMT -5
So the brutus mega manias prototype has been found?
Yes.
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Post by undertaker131 on Mar 5, 2017 8:32:30 GMT -5
Wow thats amazing is it being offered for sale or is it in a private collection?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 9:14:50 GMT -5
Wow thats amazing is it being offered for sale or is it in a private collection? Think he said he'd keep if for now Adam |
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Post by undertaker131 on Mar 5, 2017 9:19:14 GMT -5
Cant say i blame him, thats got to be up there with a greg rhythm and blues prototype find.
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habrofan83
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Post by habrofan83 on Mar 5, 2017 10:39:19 GMT -5
Would be great to see a pic
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Post by rob29 on Mar 5, 2017 13:29:32 GMT -5
That is very impressive I must admit - now word has broke, everyone will be looking for a stripey shears Brutus accessory - I wonder if any Brutus#1's were supposed to get striped shears (you know the 1st Brutus with the long pink tights)?
anyway thanks again for sharing mate, that is an incredibly nice piece.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2017 14:48:43 GMT -5
I'd like to see pics of the Maniacs Brutus too!
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Post by ICHIBAN 一番 on Mar 5, 2017 15:38:49 GMT -5
Very nice indeed, Congratulations!
I wonder why Ron never told me about that piece a number of years ago.
I think he's been up in his attic recently and found some gems!...
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 5, 2017 16:24:04 GMT -5
I assume you guys are saying you want to see the prototype as it exists now. But, the toyfair ad that shows him is one of the top google image results if you put in wwf Hasbro prototype. That's the pic I refered to earlier that shows him with no shears at all. But, Duggan does have his flag in that pic. So made me wonder if they were going to release him w/out shears. Would seem crazy to do that, but I know by that point they were getting pretty lazy and looking to cut as much cost as possible.
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Post by cdp on Mar 5, 2017 16:24:08 GMT -5
Very nice indeed, Congratulations! I wonder why Ron never told me about that piece a number of years ago. I think he's been up in his attic recently and found some gems!... Same here!! |
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