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Post by finnbalor1 on Nov 2, 2017 22:55:18 GMT -5
Not really anything exciting but fun to watch didnt like to hear no Surfer Sting this coming year
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Nov 2, 2017 23:00:03 GMT -5
Tom interviewing Bill is awesome. Great work, guys. It was really interesting to hear some insight on the behind the scenes process.
I hope we get to hear that "Dude Love story" soon. But it was really awesome to get a tease for a "first time ever" BAF.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2017 23:02:18 GMT -5
I was hoping to hear if TNF and HOF lines would be continuing or if they are being replaced by the new lines. No Elite Surfer Sting in 18 sucks. But if we get a really awesome one with a cloth entrance jacket in 19 I'll be OK with that! For the mysterious build a figure? I'm guessing Mike Mcguirk! He didn't outright answer the question, but dances around it at about the 9:00 mark. My guess is HOF will continue on as Hall of Champions. TNF is probably being replaced with the all-legends Elite and baf basic. But I could also seem the keeping the name, reworking the packing, and just dropping the "now" figures. TNF is probably my favorite line in terms of branding and theme, so I hope it's not dead. TNF is my favorite line as well, and what got me back into collecting. I really hope it's not done. |
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Post by TheLastDude on Nov 2, 2017 23:33:16 GMT -5
No elite surfer Sting?  |
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Post by James St. James on Nov 3, 2017 0:00:48 GMT -5
Im guessing the "blow your mind" figure is either Trump or Linda McMahon. Ill buy either.
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Post by popyduggan on Nov 3, 2017 1:18:28 GMT -5
I'm really glad MDT made the shopzone Hardyz from the previously scrapped lineups. I think they were originally supposed to be a Battle Pack, there's still the gun hands Jeff to do.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 2:45:35 GMT -5
No Surfer Sting? Really? Come on man!
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Post by Ministry of Darkness on Nov 3, 2017 7:20:09 GMT -5
2000 ABA Undertaker might get made in the future which is great news but what about the neglected 1998 lord of darkness Undertaker from Wrestlemania 14? Would be perfect for the resurrected entrance greats line. Happy that Mattel is making another Ministry Undertaker but hope the new headscan turns out better on the final product..
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Post by Purple Reigns on Nov 3, 2017 7:26:43 GMT -5
I would like to think that Bill was just saying that about no Goldberg’s in 2018 to sell more rings, but after what happened with Hollywood Hogan it could be another business move that seems smart, but ends up being a bad one in the long run. Unfortunately I’ve come by a few rings where the Goldberg figures were stolen from them, so this could be an issue with the rings selling if this continues to happen. Of course Bill may know something we don’t know, like Goldberg may be under a legends contract for two years or something like that. Which if that’s the case it is a smart business move to hold off. If not this could be a bad idea if it’s our only chance at a WCW Goldberg. Hulk Hogan was racist, not promoting him in any way is a good business move automatically. |
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Nov 3, 2017 7:44:55 GMT -5
I don't get why Mattel REFUSES to give AJ Styles a larger torso, larger arms, and thicker legs.....the dude is not skinny and those anorexic looking body parts they use for him are just awful. AJ Styles is a thick, muscular man.  |
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Post by kennyw86 on Nov 3, 2017 7:53:17 GMT -5
I would like to think that Bill was just saying that about no Goldberg’s in 2018 to sell more rings, but after what happened with Hollywood Hogan it could be another business move that seems smart, but ends up being a bad one in the long run. Unfortunately I’ve come by a few rings where the Goldberg figures were stolen from them, so this could be an issue with the rings selling if this continues to happen. Of course Bill may know something we don’t know, like Goldberg may be under a legends contract for two years or something like that. Which if that’s the case it is a smart business move to hold off. If not this could be a bad idea if it’s our only chance at a WCW Goldberg. Hulk Hogan was racist, not promoting him in any way is a good business move automatically. Not maximizing profits is never a good move |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2017 8:47:39 GMT -5
Im guessing the "blow your mind" figure is either Trump or Linda McMahon. Ill buy either. As much as I'd buy 5 of the Trump figures, I'm guessing that will NEVER happen until the WWE banner. I thought Linda as well when he said that. There's not many names that would make us go crazy as far as non-wrestling personalities. Mike McGuirk, Todd Pettingill, Byron Saxton, Joey Styles, Justin Roberts, or anyone of that sort are too small of a name. Jack Tunney would be cool, but is still too obscure in my opinion. |
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Nov 3, 2017 8:54:42 GMT -5
I really don't like how a lot of the flashbacks are going to be store exclusives. My stores never have anything and the best lines are usually the then and now series. Unfortunately, I don't have a Walmart...
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Nov 3, 2017 10:04:26 GMT -5
As a UK based flashback collector, that part of the Q&A was, to be dramatic, quite hearbreaking. As for speculation over the next BAF (BAFs suck!) one of my first thoughts was Lord Alfred Hayes - Not sure why just some sort of logical follow on from The Fink. Tony Schiavone was a good shout - but he's blacklisted  |
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Post by Ultimate Figure Collector on Nov 3, 2017 10:49:55 GMT -5
I would like to think that Bill was just saying that about no Goldberg’s in 2018 to sell more rings, but after what happened with Hollywood Hogan it could be another business move that seems smart, but ends up being a bad one in the long run. Unfortunately I’ve come by a few rings where the Goldberg figures were stolen from them, so this could be an issue with the rings selling if this continues to happen. Of course Bill may know something we don’t know, like Goldberg may be under a legends contract for two years or something like that. Which if that’s the case it is a smart business move to hold off. If not this could be a bad idea if it’s our only chance at a WCW Goldberg. Hulk Hogan was racist, not promoting him in any way is a good business move automatically. Trust me, I know. I’m white in a relationship with a black woman. He should not be promoted in any way. The point is that Mattel could potentially lose out on money and us collectors on a WCW era Goldberg figure if he isn’t under a 2-3 year Legends deal. |
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Nov 3, 2017 11:02:26 GMT -5
My guess for the BaF is Lord Alfred too. Never had a figure, would blow people's minds if he got made, would pair well with The Fink and Mean Gene. Tony Schiavone would be nice too for the WCW fans and I think he never got a figure made either. I was hoping for Gorilla Monsoon since he's been requested a lot since Heenan got made but he had two Jakks Classics figures.
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Post by Jack Specific on Nov 3, 2017 12:31:03 GMT -5
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Post by eatushsa2 on Nov 3, 2017 13:51:11 GMT -5
I don't get why Mattel REFUSES to give AJ Styles a larger torso, larger arms, and thicker legs.....the dude is not skinny and those anorexic looking body parts they use for him are just awful. AJ Styles is a thick, muscular man. what's annoying is they have the parts to do a good Aj, I'd go with the sin Cara torso and arms, Evan Bourne tights that have the belt mold. |
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Post by eatushsa2 on Nov 3, 2017 13:52:07 GMT -5
it's good to know they're moving to face printing technology, hasbro has been doing it with the marvel legends which now look a lot better.
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Post by Thought Collector on Nov 3, 2017 16:19:09 GMT -5
Really good Q n A and great to see Tom back for it. I was glad to see the Retro figures and the Retro ring addressed. I only wish one of the questions was who on the team is so in love with the jumper mold?? lol....
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