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Post by TheHitmanKid on May 31, 2017 23:28:05 GMT -5
SDCC exclusives would be a good way to get into the line figures that might cost more or may be more niche. That's why I picked the Gooker. I also believe David Vonner mentioned being a fan of the weirder wrestlers, and it doesn't get much weirder than the Gooker. Throw him in an egg-shaped box and it's a masterpiece. SDCC might also be a good way to get Mean Gene. Although this has me thinking: If Mattel has its own online shop, why aren't figures like the Nitro 4-pack and Mean Gene finding distribution through that channel after being rejected by the big-box retailers? (SHOCKED FACE) Thats a good point why aren't those kinds of figures sold on their own website. It makes it easy for collectors to buy them on there. You should def ask this question when that future thread opens up about "Ask Bill" for SDCC.
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Post by The Violent Gentleman on May 31, 2017 23:32:09 GMT -5
What does SDCC stand for?
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on May 31, 2017 23:35:14 GMT -5
What does SDCC stand for? San Diego Comic Con
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Post by The Violent Gentleman on May 31, 2017 23:45:00 GMT -5
What does SDCC stand for? San Diego Comic Con Thanks.
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Post by Vamp55 on May 31, 2017 23:48:30 GMT -5
It will be something strange.
I have bad feeling, it's going to be Dr Isaac Yankam
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Post by Ember's Flame on May 31, 2017 23:55:14 GMT -5
I would get Issac Yankem or Mantaur. But a Glacier figure would just be out of this world cool.
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Post by rkmo: Just a Fact of Life on Jun 1, 2017 1:14:21 GMT -5
"Kiss My Ass Club" Vince McMahon with ChapStick and removable pants?
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Post by scottydub on Jun 1, 2017 1:16:20 GMT -5
Two words...
...Bastion. Booger.
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Post by DXDeacon on Jun 1, 2017 1:26:47 GMT -5
Mortis....or Giant Gonzalez. Would love either.
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Post by Sexton Hardcastle on Jun 1, 2017 1:49:11 GMT -5
Dude Love please
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Post by The Hitman on Jun 1, 2017 2:08:16 GMT -5
No lie. I can see it being James Ellsworth. With tshirt and red boots. Lol
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Post by jabird27 on Jun 1, 2017 2:52:36 GMT -5
SDCC exclusives would be a good way to get into the line figures that might cost more or may be more niche. That's why I picked the Gooker. I also believe David Vonner mentioned being a fan of the weirder wrestlers, and it doesn't get much weirder than the Gooker. Throw him in an egg-shaped box and it's a masterpiece. SDCC might also be a good way to get Mean Gene. Although this has me thinking: If Mattel has its own online shop, why aren't figures like the Nitro 4-pack and Mean Gene finding distribution through that channel after being rejected by the big-box retailers? (SHOCKED FACE) Thats a good point why aren't those kinds of figures sold on their own website. It makes it easy for collectors to buy them on there. You should def ask this question when that future thread opens up about "Ask Bill" for SDCC. Quite honestly this might be the best question anyone has ever asked Bill. Hopefully it makes the cut.
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Post by Chicago on Jun 1, 2017 2:57:21 GMT -5
Dude Love would be a fitting conclusion for Foley figures in 2017.
I hope it's him because I'm sure Mattel would nail it with the packaging and all. If not, The Dude would be a leading contender in my eyes for a future Ringside Collectibles exclusive given their working relationship.
Isaac Yankem's name gets tossed about a lot these days, but I sincerely believe Mattel has moved on from him. As much as I would enjoy it in all its WrestleCrap glory, Yankem would be a huge letdown for most people and would be among the worst selling SDCC exclusives of all time.
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Post by jabird27 on Jun 1, 2017 3:12:44 GMT -5
Dude Love would be a fitting conclusion for Foley figures in 2017. I hope it's him because I'm sure Mattel would nail it with the packaging and all. If not, The Dude would be a leading contender in my eyes for a future Ringside Collectibles exclusive given their working relationship. Isaac Yankem's name gets tossed about a lot these days, but I sincerely believe Mattel has moved on from him. As much as I would enjoy it in all its WrestleCrap glory, Yankem would be a huge letdown for most people and would be among the worst selling SDCC exclusives of all time. I don't understand all of the gate for Isaac Yankem. I'd buy one of his figures in an instant. Yes yes an obscure character who has little to no impact on the wwe. But to quote Jr, "it's KANE"!. I'd buy this figure just because it was a character Glen Jacobs portrayed before kane. Just like Hunter Hurst Helmsley before hhh or Rocky Maivia before the rock. Worst selling SDCC exclusive of all time? I just don't see it, I'm sorry. Especially compared to guys like the berzerker or freaking warlord. If those guys were deserving of an elite why not Isaac Yankem?
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Post by Join The Dark Order 🖐 on Jun 1, 2017 3:41:27 GMT -5
With Hogan back in WWE magazine's and WWE Ad's.
I think A Hogan figure is possible, Maybe even that badass NWO Hogan
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Jun 1, 2017 3:57:46 GMT -5
With Hogan back in WWE magazine's and WWE Ad's. I think A Hogan figure is possible, Maybe even that badass NWO Hogan I think they'd want to save that for retail so they could make big money on that one as opposed to an exclusive with a very limited release.
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Post by tommyb on Jun 1, 2017 4:11:31 GMT -5
I was hoping when my kids hatchanimal hatched it would be the gooker...nope I was the only one disappointed
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Post by randyrock on Jun 1, 2017 4:28:59 GMT -5
My guess is Zeus.
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Post by jabird27 on Jun 1, 2017 5:22:46 GMT -5
With Hogan back in WWE magazine's and WWE Ad's. I think A Hogan figure is possible, Maybe even that badass NWO Hogan I think they'd want to save that for retail so they could make big money on that one as opposed to an exclusive with a very limited release. Can't say that I'm "expecting" it, but I wouldn't at all be surprised if they do announce that hulk Hogan is back in the fold. And IF so you can bet every dollar in Vegas that the Hollwood Hulk Hogan Defining Moments figure will instantly become top priority.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jun 1, 2017 6:16:33 GMT -5
What about Koko B Ware? Thinking when he was pulled from E44 the lawsuit was new and Mattel played it safe and just pulled him. Later they got the OK from WWE to release the figures already in production which is why we got Berzerker and Warlord. Instead of finding a new spot for Koko in the elite line, maybe they decided to make him this year's exclusive.
I doubt it's Dude Love. Don't think they would've had him in the DM poll if he was the planned SDCC fig. I do however think Santa Foley is a big possibility.
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