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Post by fzmadness on Oct 11, 2017 21:00:30 GMT -5
The lack of flashbacks coming is a little disappointing. Not too many "first time in line" figures coming. I think it has something to do with that there is just only so many guys they are allowed to make.
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Post by BCizzle on Oct 11, 2017 21:01:19 GMT -5
I want more flashbacks, too, but I ain't gonna go all drama queen about it.
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Post by Nivro™ on Oct 11, 2017 21:03:28 GMT -5
Im expecting to see a lot more Flashbacks this go around. If we end up just getting pictures/protos of stuff we've already seen and very little Flashback info...Im shifting my collecting to something else.
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Post by dmoney on Oct 11, 2017 21:06:41 GMT -5
Im expecting to see a lot more Flashbacks this go around. If we end up just getting pictures/protos of stuff we've already seen and very little Flashback info...Im shifting my collecting to something else.
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Post by popyduggan on Oct 11, 2017 22:05:42 GMT -5
Did we find out where that red Batista elite is going to released? I'm thinking it's part of TNF with Gene and Macho, but Bill probably would've mentioned that if that were the case. I don't think it's a main line thing because we usually figure out lineups long before they release.
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 11, 2017 22:15:12 GMT -5
People need to realise collectors are a tiny part of the market
These are toys to be played with by kids, some of whom (like my kids) love the golden age and new gen eras. However the majority want to see what they watch now.
Go back to being a 7 year old kid during the hasbro line, would you have wanted the latest hogan, macho, warrior etc in all their colourful regalia or would you have preferred a Bruno or a Lou thez? Now your answer might be different, but back then you'd have said macho etc every time
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Post by mcfclee on Oct 11, 2017 22:42:44 GMT -5
I don't get what all the hate for flashback collectors is lately tho. Most of us were ok with one or two per set. Kids can still buy a cena an dreigns each set and I get one or two to keep me buying. I know when I go looking for flashbacks often times I spot other stuff and buy more so it's got a hook to us older guys spending as well.
When you go 2-3 sets with nothing you want it's easy to stop looking and most of us want to keep collecting.
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Post by SporeSpam on Oct 12, 2017 0:21:02 GMT -5
I'm just hoping for some more RA Era guys. A 2006 bald Angle would be nice.
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Post by SporeSpam on Oct 12, 2017 0:25:51 GMT -5
Did we find out where that red Batista elite is going to released? I'm thinking it's part of TNF with Gene and Macho, but Bill probably would've mentioned that if that were the case. I don't think it's a main line thing because we usually figure out lineups long before they release. Don't think so. I'm hoping it's not a TNF figure, I'd much rather it be easily available.
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Post by BCizzle on Oct 12, 2017 0:35:16 GMT -5
I don't get what all the hate for flashback collectors is lately tho. Most of us were ok with one or two per set. Kids can still buy a cena an dreigns each set and I get one or two to keep me buying. I know when I go looking for flashbacks often times I spot other stuff and buy more so it's got a hook to us older guys spending as well. When you go 2-3 sets with nothing you want it's easy to stop looking and most of us want to keep collecting. Well, there is still the HOF line and the TNF line and the DM line and the upcoming EG line and more. I want more flashback guys, too. I really would like to see Greg the Hammer and the Powers of Pain (and to make that concussion lawsuit go away). Plus more attires and gimmicks of guys they have made. Nobody's hating on flashback collectors - it's people declaring they don't want any figures in a set so they are going to quit collecting and go in the corner and hold their breath until they turn blue that are rubbing people the wrong way. There are a ton of guys that Jakks made that Mattel seems like they are never going to get close to making - because Mattel wants to sell a lot more figures than Jakks did - and that makes me sad.
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 12, 2017 1:04:23 GMT -5
I don't get what all the hate for flashback collectors is lately tho. Most of us were ok with one or two per set. Kids can still buy a cena an dreigns each set and I get one or two to keep me buying. I know when I go looking for flashbacks often times I spot other stuff and buy more so it's got a hook to us older guys spending as well. When you go 2-3 sets with nothing you want it's easy to stop looking and most of us want to keep collecting. Because all flashback 'collectors' do is moan I love 92-97 heck my name is after my fave era. Yet I still buy modern figs for my son who, contrary to your "they can still have a Cena and Rollins" knows the whole current roster back to the golden era so no need for condescending remarks like that Kids don't only like Cena you know, my son is happy with his 123 kid as he is his nation era farooq and his most recent nakamura. If all you guys ha e to complain about is toys you must have pretty damn good lives so go live them and stop complaining
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Post by mcfclee on Oct 12, 2017 1:06:55 GMT -5
I don't get what all the hate for flashback collectors is lately tho. Most of us were ok with one or two per set. Kids can still buy a cena an dreigns each set and I get one or two to keep me buying. I know when I go looking for flashbacks often times I spot other stuff and buy more so it's got a hook to us older guys spending as well. When you go 2-3 sets with nothing you want it's easy to stop looking and most of us want to keep collecting. Because all flashback 'collectors' do is moan I love 92-97 heck my name is after my fave era. Yet I still buy modern figs for my son who, contrary to your "they can still have a Cena and Rollins" knows the whole current roster back to the golden era so no need for condescending remarks like that Kids don't only like Cena you know, my son is happy with his 123 kid as he is his nation era farooq and his most recent nakamura. If all you guys ha e to complain about is toys you must have pretty damn good lives so go live them and stop complaining What a silly rant. I've insulted nobody, the comments suggest kids buy current guys so that's who they make, hence my comment kids can buy them each set and I can have my one flashback. Nothing condescending what so ever unless you want it to be. I also didn't complain all that much just stated it the fact that if they keep guys I want coming I'll keep buying. It's easy to lose touch if you aren't hunting anything. None of that is controversial. Maybe have another read and relax mate.
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Post by kgchampion on Oct 12, 2017 5:24:18 GMT -5
That was quite the rant.
I actually am quite happy with the lineups. If you don't like the current roster, fine. But that doesn't mean Mattel is doing it wrong. Hell, we just got Shamrock and D'Lo in the same series. Hardys and Angle on the way. Those are all really big deals.
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Post by kennyw86 on Oct 12, 2017 6:07:06 GMT -5
Because all flashback 'collectors' do is moan I love 92-97 heck my name is after my fave era. Yet I still buy modern figs for my son who, contrary to your "they can still have a Cena and Rollins" knows the whole current roster back to the golden era so no need for condescending remarks like that Kids don't only like Cena you know, my son is happy with his 123 kid as he is his nation era farooq and his most recent nakamura. If all you guys ha e to complain about is toys you must have pretty damn good lives so go live them and stop complaining What a silly rant. I've insulted nobody, the comments suggest kids buy current guys so that's who they make, hence my comment kids can buy them each set and I can have my one flashback. Nothing condescending what so ever unless you want it to be. I also didn't complain all that much just stated it the fact that if they keep guys I want coming I'll keep buying. It's easy to lose touch if you aren't hunting anything. None of that is controversial. Maybe have another read and relax mate. And this. You ask and you get an answer. Then you dismiss it as silly and tell someone to relax. Flashback collectors will never be satisfied with the answer they get, yet they keep looking for one. I honestly wish they would cut them all togethet just so the pissing and moaning would vanish with all the flashback people.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Oct 12, 2017 6:31:12 GMT -5
I don't get what all the hate for flashback collectors is lately tho. Most of us were ok with one or two per set. Kids can still buy a cena an dreigns each set and I get one or two to keep me buying. I know when I go looking for flashbacks often times I spot other stuff and buy more so it's got a hook to us older guys spending as well. When you go 2-3 sets with nothing you want it's easy to stop looking and most of us want to keep collecting. Because they feel they're taking up spots in the line and certain wrestlers aren't getting made because of Flashbacks. They believe if not for Flashbacks we would've already had elites of guys like Curt Hawkins, Titus O'Neil, Jinder Mahal, etc. And not due to the latter two's recent surge of on screen presence. No, according to some, they would've had elites when they were jobbers and barely on TV. But the truth is the spots the Flashbacks took would've went to more Cenas, Ortons, Reys, Reigns, Rollins, Deans, etc.
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Post by erikg on Oct 12, 2017 6:47:55 GMT -5
Did we find out where that red Batista elite is going to released? I'm thinking it's part of TNF with Gene and Macho, but Bill probably would've mentioned that if that were the case. I don't think it's a main line thing because we usually figure out lineups long before they release. I would like to know this as well. I would also like to know who the fourth person is. Presumably its a current person.
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Post by erikg on Oct 12, 2017 6:50:32 GMT -5
Did we find out where that red Batista elite is going to released? I'm thinking it's part of TNF with Gene and Macho, but Bill probably would've mentioned that if that were the case. I don't think it's a main line thing because we usually figure out lineups long before they release. Don't think so. I'm hoping it's not a TNF figure, I'd much rather it be easily available. I think it is. Other than Network Spotlight where else would it be? We are due for Wave 4 in January 2018 going by past timetables. It's not in the so far all correct main elite line leaks.
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Post by erikg on Oct 12, 2017 6:52:38 GMT -5
I don't know if we are getting a flashback line or not but just throwing this out there--the polls from earlier in the year with Big Show/Mark Henry/HHH/Heenan, could those be for some kind of flashback line? The time from the poll for DM Jericho and the figure coming out was about a year, and those were asked about in early 2017. They aren't in the 2018 elite leaks. While they could easily be in one of the various store exclusive lines, it's possible they won't be as well, and are part of a new flashback line. Once again just throwing it out there.
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Post by screech on Oct 12, 2017 6:53:55 GMT -5
I think it will just be a brief break in the main line while they catch up with the current roster after the next 5 series or so, but I can see how Mattel's choice to re-release a figure like BE Undertaker for one of these limited flashback spots could be off-putting for fb collectors.
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Post by Sizzle on Oct 12, 2017 7:03:07 GMT -5
There are more people on the WWE roster now than ever. Mattel is making more current day guys because if they don't then most of the roster will go without figures. And don't give me the "Mattel doesn't care about flashback collectors" bullshit. EG Kurt Angle, Mean Gene, Macho Man, Ken Shamrock, D Lo Brown, Stone Cold, Scotty 2 Hotty, Batista, Brutus Beefcake... Those are all flashbacks that have been recently released or are getting new figures.
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