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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 7:37:17 GMT -5
Hello,
Anyone be able to get there hands on the Tyler Bate elite as yet? I am UK based and have not had a chance to hit the shops as yet. I will be heading out this weekend to do some hunting. Am contemplating picking up as many as I possibly can simply for the belts :-).
What is everyone's thoughts on the figure and are they picking it up?
Thanks
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Balor Club
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Post by Balor Club on Dec 12, 2017 7:57:35 GMT -5
I picked it up recently and think it’s a decent figure. The headscan looks a lot better in person than in pictures and there is a good amount of detail in the belt. The attire’s very basic but it’s accurate to what he wore. It would’ve been cool if they added his shoulder tape to better reflect the final match of the tournament though.
Also if you are picking it up go to Smyths where it’s cheapest.
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 8:09:34 GMT -5
I picked it up recently and think it’s a decent figure. The headscan looks a lot better in person than in pictures and there is a good amount of detail in the belt. The attire’s very basic but it’s accurate to what he wore. It would’ve been cool if they added his shoulder tape to better reflect the final match of the tournament though. Also if you are picking it up go to Smyths where it’s cheapest. Yeah I would normally go to Smyths for the figures anyway, ToysRUs is unfortunately the closest store to my house but I will no doubt do a bit traveling to get it. Did they have many when you picked it up?? |
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Post by Ember's Flame on Dec 12, 2017 8:21:19 GMT -5
Mine is arriving today
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 9:08:04 GMT -5
Sweet, where did you order your one from? |
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Post by Balor Club on Dec 12, 2017 9:44:50 GMT -5
I picked it up recently and think it’s a decent figure. The headscan looks a lot better in person than in pictures and there is a good amount of detail in the belt. The attire’s very basic but it’s accurate to what he wore. It would’ve been cool if they added his shoulder tape to better reflect the final match of the tournament though. Also if you are picking it up go to Smyths where it’s cheapest. Yeah I would normally go to Smyths for the figures anyway, ToysRUs is unfortunately the closest store to my house but I will no doubt do a bit traveling to get it. Did they have many when you picked it up?? Yeah they had 5 in stock when I was there. |
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Post by marino13 on Dec 12, 2017 10:10:22 GMT -5
I ordered mine and got him about two weeks ago.
I like the title, it's damn near perfect.
As for the figure, I feel the likeness to Bate is just okay. I would have preferred him to have the Lesnar/Ambrose skin color with a slightly darker hair color. The pale skin and pale hair kinda take away from the detail in the mold.
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Post by hellojoeivers on Dec 12, 2017 10:52:35 GMT -5
For anyone who has opened the figure....
I've opened mine, and I'm having some difficulty rotating the left arm over the shoulder, it looks like the torso is trying to come apart when I do, then when I reset it to his side it goes all floppy (steady now). Anyone else had this problem? Wanted to see if it's a design flaw or just mine
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wwfloyal
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 10:55:26 GMT -5
I ordered mine and got him about two weeks ago. I like the title, it's damn near perfect. As for the figure, I feel the likeness to Bate is just okay. I would have preferred him to have the Lesnar/Ambrose skin color with a slightly darker hair color. The pale skin and pale hair kinda take away from the detail in the mold. Aw that is awesome dude, where did you order your one from?? Great review of the figure however will be sure to check when looking in to buying them. The title is almost half the reason I would buy the figure, am looking at making a title display so am looking to have a few of the same belts. Thanks |
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Post by Ember's Flame on Dec 12, 2017 11:43:57 GMT -5
Sweet, where did you order your one from? RSC Cyber Monday |
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Post by FUSamBaker on Dec 12, 2017 11:46:11 GMT -5
I think it’s a pretty decent figure. He doesn’t give Mattel a lot to work with haha, his gear is quite plain. The title is phenomenal!
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 12:55:21 GMT -5
Sweet, where did you order your one from? RSC Cyber Monday Nice you from the UK if so did you pay crazy shipping on it? D |
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 12, 2017 12:57:21 GMT -5
I think it’s a pretty decent figure. He doesn’t give Mattel a lot to work with haha, his gear is quite plain. The title is phenomenal! Yeah I find it bizarre that all Matel technically do is create a figure of a person and how they look. Then you get people who get annoyed that a figure looks boring but unfortunately sometimes that is all Matel have to go with. He looks quality I can't lie, I wish they would have maybe done like a twin pack or something of the final match for the title however. |
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Post by Joe/Smurf on Dec 12, 2017 15:51:34 GMT -5
Figure is kind of plain and honestly, it’s not a great likeness. I also wish they had given him a thicker leg mold. The belt is really awesome though.
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Post by qdogg on Dec 12, 2017 16:17:07 GMT -5
I am not buying this one no. Maybe if it is 9.99 during next years Black Friday and cyber Monday sales. I like the belt but it is just the most boring/dull elite figure ever.
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Post by popyduggan on Dec 12, 2017 16:24:15 GMT -5
I like that the tights are midnight blue, I would've sworn they looked black.
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Post by marino13 on Dec 12, 2017 16:57:45 GMT -5
I ordered mine and got him about two weeks ago. I like the title, it's damn near perfect. As for the figure, I feel the likeness to Bate is just okay. I would have preferred him to have the Lesnar/Ambrose skin color with a slightly darker hair color. The pale skin and pale hair kinda take away from the detail in the mold. Aw that is awesome dude, where did you order your one from?? Great review of the figure however will be sure to check when looking in to buying them. The title is almost half the reason I would buy the figure, am looking at making a title display so am looking to have a few of the same belts. Thanks I ordered mine from Ringside. Like I said, it's not perfect, but IMO ya gotta have Tyler Bate on your shelf. |
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Post by 4life on Dec 12, 2017 17:35:13 GMT -5
I ordered mine yesterday, it doesn't look perfect, but I know who it's supposed to be and what it stands for, so that alone is enough for me. The belt sure does look nice though, I've been building up a decent belt collection too.
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 13, 2017 4:32:32 GMT -5
For anyone who has opened the figure.... I've opened mine, and I'm having some difficulty rotating the left arm over the shoulder, it looks like the torso is trying to come apart when I do, then when I reset it to his side it goes all floppy (steady now). Anyone else had this problem? Wanted to see if it's a design flaw or just mine Anyone able to help this chap out if they have opened the figure? Failing no response on this, I will make sure to open one of the figures I get at the weekend and report back my findings when I do so. D |
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Post by wwfloyal on Dec 13, 2017 4:40:01 GMT -5
I am not buying this one no. Maybe if it is 9.99 during next years Black Friday and cyber Monday sales. I like the belt but it is just the most boring/dull elite figure ever. Fair enough, nothing at all wrong with waiting on him becoming a bargain, sometimes unfortunately that does not always work out. I think the price alone is enough for the belt :-). Yeah when a wrestler wears trunks and only trunks then am guessing it is heard to make him exciting, what do you think could have made it better? Adding maybe a t-shirt in to the mix? I genuinely think adding the title surely makes this figure quite sought after in my opinion anyway. D |
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