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Post by elitecollector89 on Sept 4, 2017 9:34:51 GMT -5
I think I only have to spend 200$ or less.
I'm looking forward to retro series 2 and 3. Miss Elizabeth, gene, Virgil. HOF 5 if it ever comes.
I will be after the next Braun that comes later on.
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Sept 4, 2017 10:54:59 GMT -5
A lot of these bad scans aren't really that bad, it's just that Mattel has no idea how to paint human eyebrows. Realistic facial hair/shading is also a major problem. Bad/lazy paint apps is killing the realism of scans that could be great. Look at how people on the customs thread make them look awesome with just a little bit of logical painting. But Mattel is like, let's just paint Goldberg's lips gray bc we're too lazy to go around them. Yeah, Mattel can no longer get a pass for some of their paint app decisions with what Hasbro has been able to do with their Marvel line. Gray Goldberg lips or brown Mankind lips cannot be accepted as industry standard this day and age.
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Post by Yayo on Sept 4, 2017 11:59:04 GMT -5
A lot of these bad scans aren't really that bad, it's just that Mattel has no idea how to paint human eyebrows. Realistic facial hair/shading is also a major problem. Bad/lazy paint apps is killing the realism of scans that could be great. Look at how people on the customs thread make them look awesome with just a little bit of logical painting. But Mattel is like, let's just paint Goldberg's lips gray bc we're too lazy to go around them. Yeah, Mattel can no longer get a pass for some of their paint app decisions with what Hasbro has been able to do with their Marvel line. Gray Goldberg lips or brown Mankind lips cannot be accepted as industry standard this day and age. I agree with this, and it's sad, because as of a year ago, Mattel had much better faces than any of the Hasbro lines for their WWE figures. Now Hasbro is using this new 3D printing technology that makes their figures as close as Hot Toy level likeness as you can get for 20 bucks, and Mattel is getting worse when it comes to anyone who even has facial hair. It's bad enough that they refuse to paint lips on figures with facial stubble, leading figure like Razor to look like he's wear skin color lipstick, but not they're making their lips the same color as their facial hair. It's ridiculous, and stopped me from purchasing E51 Mankind; and will stop me from hunting down this Goldberg as well (that, and the fact that the ring is awful).
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Post by cableV on Sept 4, 2017 12:49:11 GMT -5
A lot of these bad scans aren't really that bad, it's just that Mattel has no idea how to paint human eyebrows. Realistic facial hair/shading is also a major problem. Bad/lazy paint apps is killing the realism of scans that could be great. Look at how people on the customs thread make them look awesome with just a little bit of logical painting. But Mattel is like, let's just paint Goldberg's lips gray bc we're too lazy to go around them. Yeah, Mattel can no longer get a pass for some of their paint app decisions with what Hasbro has been able to do with their Marvel line. Gray Goldberg lips or brown Mankind lips cannot be accepted as industry standard this day and age. Absolutely. The latest Thor and Marvel Knights waves are amazing. I didn't want to make it a competition, but when I saw those, I was like Mattel better get it together because Hasbro is killing it.
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B-Radimus Prime
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Post by B-Radimus Prime on Sept 4, 2017 13:44:29 GMT -5
It's kind of hit or miss for me.
I feel like they just keep releasing the same select few guys and girls in every series and it's just getting boring.
I really only care about the NXT line right now because I like seeing new facea more than anything.
I also wish they'd do more colorful attires for Elites.
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Post by Plastic Cowboy on Sept 4, 2017 17:11:10 GMT -5
I am getting bored with the line as well, again because it is the same guys over and over and over. Macho , surfer sting, warrior hbk arr good for that but Ambrose is boring as heck over and over. New guys need to be made faster especially since the line is basically just reprints with a new head.
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Post by BADMON on Sept 4, 2017 17:17:11 GMT -5
I couldn't agree more. Idk where Mattel went wrong but they aren't taking any advice obviously, coming from a 17 year old
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Post by marino13 on Sept 4, 2017 17:22:26 GMT -5
Not me. I'm loving all this new stuff and having fun collecting them. Bring em on!!
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Sept 4, 2017 19:13:53 GMT -5
Matter of fact, I've long been contemplating just focusing on keeping my AE guys and selling all else.
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Post by kgchampion on Sept 5, 2017 1:24:43 GMT -5
There's a lot I'm stoked for. Hardys, Angle, DLo, Shamrock, Batista, the Good Brothers, Slater, etc.
I'm also never disappointed when there's nothing I want because I get to save my money.
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Sept 7, 2017 23:01:45 GMT -5
From the looks of things at SDCC, I'm going to be saving a lot of money when it comes to wrestling figures (fewer flashback/flashback themed figures, fewer purchases)
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Post by mynotmelohs on Sept 7, 2017 23:56:35 GMT -5
I'm looking forward to the new Elite Braun Strowman with the stretcher. He looks really well made. Alexa Bliss looks great, without saying. I also am excited for the "Phantom of the Opera" looking Miz.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2017 1:44:28 GMT -5
Honestly until they fix the tits on some of these, I'm done.
Men have nipples dammit!
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Post by SteveHulk on Sept 8, 2017 1:50:00 GMT -5
From the looks of things at SDCC, I'm going to be saving a lot of money when it comes to wrestling figures (fewer flashback/flashback themed figures, fewer purchases) Yeah, me too. At the moment, I'm only really excited for the new Hardy, Angle and Goldberg figures... Oh - and the (mythical) Dude Love figure, lol. Everything else is just kind of... "meh".
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Post by champofakind on Sept 8, 2017 23:34:47 GMT -5
I feel the same. I pretty much just stick to elite Balors. And maybe a few here and there. I know for sure I want the new TRU AJ and the new Braun. But its just been mehhhh. Marvel legends has been spoiling me.
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Post by Halloween King on Sept 9, 2017 3:11:09 GMT -5
With the NXT line and the HOF line at Target, and the TNF at walmart, and the spotlight at TRU, I've been very pleasantly surprised a few times. So it wouldnt be fair to say im disappointed.
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