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Post by Mongo Bears on May 30, 2017 14:00:32 GMT -5
Ok..flashback series 1 should be....
Zeus
Superstar Billy Graham
Sensational Sherri
Surfer sting
Greg valentine
Hercules
..that's like just my top 6 wants so that would blow my mind but I realistically have no hope for this.
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Post by fzmadness on May 30, 2017 15:32:12 GMT -5
As much as I would love it I cant see it happening. First, they tried it with a Legends line which also included 2 packs and unfortunately it tanked. Whether it being attire choices or just the lineup of guys itself it didn't do well. Secondly, there are only so many guys to make either because of contracts or the inability to sign guys bc of the lawsuit. We will end up with repaints and it will kill the line. Also may kill other FBs in other lines like HOF. Thirdly, there is not enough of a market for more obscure guys. While I absolutely love getting Warlord and Bezerker most kids probably don't. Look at Tugboat and Tito warming.
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Post by #HANDSOME1 on May 30, 2017 15:34:25 GMT -5
Hell yes!!
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Post by Browser Brody on May 30, 2017 15:36:01 GMT -5
Whatever gets us new characters in the line.
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Post by mcfclee on May 30, 2017 15:37:55 GMT -5
I wouldn't mind seeing more Lost Legends style one-off waves so I can hopefully catch up on some figs that I've missed (Vader, Rikishi, ABA Taker spring to mind) but I don't know if it'd be a line that'd sell well enough to warrant its own series. But then again Tough Talkers are a thing so never say never I guess. This for me too |
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Post by taker292 on May 30, 2017 16:04:18 GMT -5
The Mattel "Legends" line. Yup that was kind of a flop. Warmed like crazy The legends line failed because everyone had Jakks hangover and in an effort to release guys not previously released by Jakks, they made some lousy choices. An all flashback line would sell fine, but with Mattel releasing a new elite line every month and a half (in addition to the retailer exclusive lines) it's not really necessary. |
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Post by SteveHulk on May 31, 2017 2:14:43 GMT -5
If it was feasible/cost-effective for Mattel (so the line wouldn't flop), I would love a Flashback-only series... Flashbacks are my main wants/priority.
I think it would have to be done in such a way so there isn't a "big" change in the line... eg. the Elite figures are packed 8 figures per-box (6 figures, with 2 duplicated) - so maybe have a Flashback series of 4 figures, and reduce the main/current Elite series to 4 figures per-series (...with Flashbacks, there's only 3-4 current figures every series anyway).
So basically, you have a current Elite line and a Flashback Elite line (of 4 figures each), shipped together/in the same case. The only difference would be there wouldn't be any duplicated figures in the case - and the figures would only advertise/show the other figures in their series on the back of the box.
Of course, the budget of the figures would be affected though - a similar thing actually happened with the Battlepacks: there used to be 3 different packs per series (with accessories), then it changed to what we have currently - 4 packs per-series, with no accessories. Maybe if they had to get rid of the stands and a microphone type accessory here or there in the Elite line to keep the costs the around the same, people wouldn't mind too much?
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on May 31, 2017 5:36:59 GMT -5
The Mattel "Legends" line. Oh ok, I had no idea the the Legends were considered a flashback series. What did you think the WWE Legends series was? I'm baffled as to what else anyone would have thought was in that line other than wrestlers from the old days. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 8:39:54 GMT -5
Oh ok, I had no idea the the Legends were considered a flashback series. What did you think the WWE Legends series was? I'm baffled as to what else anyone would have thought was in that line other than wrestlers from the old days. I just wasn't thinking about it as a flashback series dude, but hey it works (or didn't work in that case unfortunately) so chill bro, it's all good. 😎 |
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Post by wwetna2008 on May 31, 2017 9:03:56 GMT -5
I would like to see it but at like 12 figures a year in waves of 4. So that 3 times a year something fresh.
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Post by SteveHulk on May 31, 2017 10:13:25 GMT -5
I would like to see it but at like 12 figures a year in waves of 4. So that 3 times a year something fresh. ...that would give us waaay less Flashbacks than we're currently getting though(?). Last year, in the regular Elite line alone, we had 22 Flashbacks - so only 12 a year would be a big come-down. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 10:18:15 GMT -5
I would like to see it but at like 12 figures a year in waves of 4. So that 3 times a year something fresh. ...that would give us waaay less Flashbacks than we're currently getting though(?). Last year, in the regular Elite line alone, we had 22 Flashbacks - so only 12 a year would be a big come-down. Quality is better then quantity my friend. |
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2017 10:40:07 GMT -5
The Mattel "Legends" line. Yup that was kind of a flop. Warmed like crazy The only legend that warmed in my area was Snuka. Rightfully so. Because of that damn attire choice. |
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Post by bdzman26 on Jun 1, 2017 6:25:11 GMT -5
Half of Elite 47a or b is rotting at my targets. Undertaker, Kamala and magnum. Business wise not a good idea. Peppering in one or two in a line is the way to go. And continuation of HOF line.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 1, 2017 6:42:01 GMT -5
Half of Elite 47a or b is rotting at my targets. Undertaker, Kamala and magnum. Business wise not a good idea. Peppering in one or two in a line is the way to go. And continuation of HOF line. Taker, Kamala and magnum are from e44b not e47 |
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Post by popyduggan on Jun 1, 2017 7:06:53 GMT -5
Half of Elite 47a or b is rotting at my targets. Undertaker, Kamala and magnum. Business wise not a good idea. Peppering in one or two in a line is the way to go. And continuation of HOF line. I was just thinking about that, "United we stand, divided we fall", like modern/developmental/classic figures are easier to sell when each assortment has a little of each to avoid warmers. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 14:14:11 GMT -5
If it was feasible/cost-effective for Mattel (so the line wouldn't flop), I would love a Flashback-only series... Flashbacks are my main wants/priority. I think it would have to be done in such a way so there isn't a "big" change in the line... eg. the Elite figures are packed 8 figures per-box (6 figures, with 2 duplicated) - so maybe have a Flashback series of 4 figures, and reduce the main/current Elite series to 4 figures per-series (...with Flashbacks, there's only 3-4 current figures every series anyway). So basically, you have a current Elite line and a Flashback Elite line (of 4 figures each), shipped together/in the same case. The only difference would be there wouldn't be any duplicated figures in the case - and the figures would only advertise/show the other figures in their series on the back of the box. Of course, the budget of the figures would be affected though - a similar thing actually happened with the Battlepacks: there used to be 3 different packs per series (with accessories), then it changed to what we have currently - 4 packs per-series, with no accessories. Maybe if they had to get rid of the stands and a microphone type accessory here or there in the Elite line to keep the costs the around the same, people wouldn't mind too much? this is a great idea! cut current elite down to 4, and a flashback only 4 fig set! |
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Post by classicwrestlingfan on Jun 1, 2017 14:51:42 GMT -5
I know it would warm like crazy, maybe not if it was exclusive to the state of texas. But i'd buy some WCCW figures
Series 1
Fritz Von Erich with Robe
Gary Hart with microphone
Bruiser Brody with chains and kendo stick
David Von Erich with cowboy hat and robe
The Great Kabuki with mask and jacket
Chris Adams with jacket
Series 2
Mike Von Erich with jacket
Michael Hayes with robe
Terry Gordy with cowboy hat and jacket
Buddy Roberts with jacket
Missing Link with chair
Gino Hernandez with jacket and sunglasses
Battle packs series 1
Chris Von Erich vs Percy Pringle
Jimmy Garvin and Sunshine
Kerry Von Erich vs Ric Flair
Battle Packs series 2
Iceman Parsons vs Buddy Roberts
Kevin Von Erich vs King Kong Bundy
Skandor Akbar and Kamala
DM
Kerry Von Erich May, 06, 1984 with NWA Championship, In Memory of David robe and yellow roses
Basics
Precious
Jose Lothario
Wild Bill Irwin
Lance Von Erich
Debut Shawn Michaels
Bill Mercer
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