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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2017 10:00:55 GMT -5
Will this be the week we see images of this wave?
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ecwrhino
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Post by ecwrhino on May 7, 2017 10:42:40 GMT -5
I want an OG mankind
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Post by hbkowns on May 7, 2017 10:59:53 GMT -5
Will this be the week we see images of this wave? I hope so
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Post by Matt on May 7, 2017 12:51:17 GMT -5
Will this be the week we see images of this wave? Nah probably after they ship.
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Post by kimberlasskick on May 7, 2017 13:02:24 GMT -5
lol if you thought junkyard dog was a shelf warmer...hi bezerker.
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Post by fmwpt on May 7, 2017 19:41:10 GMT -5
...if we don't get an Elite brown tights/white shirt Mankind, Bill and I shall be having words... Get ready to have words lol This was posted in one of the Facebook groups that I'm in a few months ago and judging by those pictures we've seen of Hall and Berzerks, info has been right so far The two I am interest (Styles and Sami) didn't said anything
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Post by â‹” 4 â„ž â„ž $ on May 8, 2017 0:42:48 GMT -5
This could be one of my favorite sets of all time IF Scott Hall is pretty close to being BATB '96 & Mankind is indeed a reissue of the Amazon exclusive, albeit hearing it will have laced boots worries me, as wouldn't that mean a lack of riveted, brown "X covers" on the footwear? Also I really hope Berzerker is brown! Granted, when it comes to Berzerker, and really any of these three, I'll get 'em either way, but the blue was worn early and not as often. The brown is much more renowned from 1991-1993. I don't recall the blue beyond 1991 debut & early months as "The Viking" and a little bit as Nord's eventual "Berzerker" moniker. Someone else stated something similar to what I wrote the other day in a Warrior poll thread relative to the proto portraying blue knee pads. Like that poster, I was/am thinking (more so worried on my end) that means blue/teal tunic. However, when he wore that color he typically (perhaps always?) wore white knee pads, so that DARK blue hue on the pads could mean they may be painted brown, instead of simply matching inaccurately in a fashion with said tunic.
Another noteworthy thing was those dang huge leg sleeves that Mattel loves so much/are once again wrong for a character's type of knee pads worn, but I'll let that part slide if Berzerker is at least to MY preferred standard(s). There are plenty of promo shots of him in brown, including the epic WWE 404 Error "Parts Unknown" page alongside the likenesses of Demolition (sans Crush who we all know was Hawaaiian haha), Papa Shango, Ultimate Warrior & Kane. Speaking of that portion of the website, I always thought that they should squeeze in other wrestlers from "Parts Unknown", since there were several-to-many more than merely those six gents. Anyhow, in regards to my brown preferences for both Mankind & Berzerker, but more particularly/especially in reference to the latter, I get that maybe blue is more flashy looking to sell), but two brown-tinted personas in one set HAS to be cost-efficient I would think! Therefore, that could be a reason they were inserted together? I for one hope so! For that matter, whatever the reason is, as long as those three are along those lines, I will be one happy customer.
Count me in as being willing to spend disposable income (even a little extra) to buy three big wants. I cannot see Mankind in white shirt top when we're already getting a version of that (with sweatpants instead of brown pants) in the SummerSlam series around the same time. Plus, it is not as if the basic wasn't done well, let alone the fact that it was out not very long ago in two separate core sets, 45 & 52, respectively. I think more people had an opportunity to own that one, thus explaining plenty on here desiring the original, demented/"debut" appearance. Of course, lots of others will probably be displeased due to having it for years, whereas a white shirt/brown pants Elite has never before been released. However, flooding the market around the same time frame with two very similar looks seems extremely counterproductive, but then again I have an admitted bias in the matter. Then again, there is a case for the argument that more than one Mankind in general is overly saturating the marketplace. At least one won't be so hard to find this time!
After all, an undoubtedly inevitable frenzy for Dude Love looms ahead, so perhaps DM has been their thought process for the eventual release of that "Face of Foley" because of the clamoring demands, as they continue to amplify those with each announcement, a la the wait for E 51 photos. Not bad for a business strategy; that's my assessment! Soon, Mattel will "have mercy" and fulfill the wishes of the masses for that third, alter ego, wherever they place that one in the line. Selfishly/personally, I own neither Elite Mankind, hence my high hopes for opportunities to nab both. Presumably less demand from the hardcore collectors should result in essentially more supply to go around, or so I imagine anyway. Quite frankly, I am anxiously awaiting as well as anticipating the reveals, much like almost everyone else, as Ringside/Mattel keep us on our heels. Hey, I shall toe the line, AND fall victim to the baited hook & sinker also, but only if I am wisely reeled in! The other three coming out in the E 51 series, especially Reigns & Zayn, y'all can keep/have those. Until the day AJ is in blue or something not so boring, I'll be holding out on him. By the way, this proves I do not mind blue, depending who is wearing it!
Looking around my entire collection, we do have lots of different shades of blue, all of which truly pop! For instance, the following figures are a "few" examples: Earthquake, Batista, Big Boss Man, Big Show, Corporate Kane, Rocky (+ other Rocks), Edge(s), Kalisto(s), Sin Cara(s), The Bunny's button-up cover-all, Kofi(s), Xavier(s), Big E(s), Bayley, Breezy, RVD(s), Piper(s), Hacksaw(s), Flair(s), Sting (GAB DM), Shawn Michaels (NS SS '95), Sid (B 63 RR '92), Y2J (WM 19 through RSC), et al! AJ will blend right in, as he meshes with the rest previously listed, while simultaneously sticking out from all of the plain, black, plastic figures. That is, when he eventually comes in the fan favorite blue, which surely won't be any time too soon! By then, perhaps all part choices/decisions/issues elaborated upon will additionally be corrected, and alas we shall all have our proper Styles! Honestly, somewhat the same goes for Bayley in regards to a vivid & vibrant figure of her not yet existing in an official capacity from Mattel. That is not to say an awesome red AJ is unavailable, although it is certainly not Elite! I think that pertains to Series 74 Bayley being basically restricted/confined to merely one color of green! But she is an off-topic subject for another discussion . . .
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Post by SteveHulk on May 8, 2017 9:41:12 GMT -5
Scott HallBash at the Beach 1996 (the figure could be in Hall's nWo Wolfpac attire, but I think it would be better if it was in The Outsiders attire to match with the Elite 16 Kevin Nash figure) Includes entrance vest, entrance shirt, and spray can ...It wouldn't match the E16 Nash though - the E16 Nash is from later on in his WCW days (not his BATB/early WCW look): at BATB, Nash had dark hair, white wristbands and no "Outsiders" written down his leg. It would be pretty easy to alter/customize the E16 Nash though, to make it match.
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Post by Hound on May 8, 2017 9:48:46 GMT -5
I really ing hope styles Black Attire Is not an Elite
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Post by classicwrestlingfan on May 8, 2017 14:39:13 GMT -5
i want a BATB Hall but watch them swerve us and give us this
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Post by â‹” 4 â„ž â„ž $ on May 9, 2017 7:43:53 GMT -5
i want a BATB Hall but watch them swerve us and give us this LMAO! I must admit this would be so Mattel-esque, bro! However, the only problem with that cynical concept is that the proto for Hall has tall, red boots (similar to BATB '96 thankfully), thus I take that as a positive sign! Whereas the (dark) blue leg sleeves shown on Berzerker could mean blue/teal tunic (not MY preference), which would be wrong in the following two ways: Nord wore white pads with the short lived (in 1991, as opposed to the more renowned '91-'93 brown version) blue top & medium pads would probably be the proper choice. I have in fact never seen the latter character utilize "matching" knee pads with the teal tunic, whether when he was "The Viking" or eventually as "The Berzerker", although I wouldn't necessarily be upset if Mattel decided to take a bit of a creative liberty there (or found some reference pic in blue pads). Still, I always liked how he DID coordinate colors when it came to the brown, by way of tunic, helmet horn furs, pads, and even dark brown trunks at times too, I think? Plus that is likely an attire most would remember, since he sported that one for not only a lot longer but also in his higher profile matches. For instance, he was wearing brown by the time he had his world title shot vs. Bret Hart, as well as during Survivor Series '91, that time he attempted to stab Undertaker on Superstars, and at least all the way up until/beyond an early 1993 Raw episode Battle Royal won by Razor Ramon (speaking of Scott Hall), etc. Albeit a couple years prior, he had won another (41 man) Battle Royal in the teal tunic, one in which Skinner was also one of the three finalists! Furthermore, the Hasbro Berzerker came with a brown, felt (IIRC) tunic, while the Jakks was blue. I believe plenty of folks on here have been in favor of old Hasbro figures becoming available via the Mattel brand, yet preferring some wrestlers being a bit different than Jakks CS when possible. Anyway, I suppose the premise is that I have high hopes here on my end for BATB 1996 (or similar) Scott Hall, brown Berzerker & a second brown (head to ankles) figure in the set: "Amazon" Mankind reissue!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2017 15:26:53 GMT -5
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Post by 💯ULTIMATE💯 on May 9, 2017 16:16:18 GMT -5
Lmao! I hear ya buddy Hope he gets extra credit for that essay
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Post by jcz15 on May 9, 2017 17:00:12 GMT -5
I'm really hoping for the black tights and the white and blue The Club attire. Not really caring from what PPV or event as long as they have that one.
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