Army of Doinks
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Post by Army of Doinks on Dec 30, 2017 0:25:21 GMT -5
Hi all I was hoping someone could answer this for me. Does anyone know if there is a chance we would get Buddy Rogers or Gorgeous George figures from Mattel? I know it’s a long show but Rogers did wrestle for the WWWF and George is in the hall of fame. Any insight ?
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Dec 30, 2017 1:21:42 GMT -5
Most 80's wrestlers don't sell well enough as it is for the kids. No way they make figs their parents may not know either.
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Post by MKSavage on Dec 30, 2017 1:28:59 GMT -5
I believe Mattel has only made one figure (Bruno Sammartino) that mainly wrestled prior to the Hulk-a-Mania era (1984), three if you count the Wild Samoans (though they did wrestle during the early Hulk-a-Mania era). They probably think those figures will not sell well so they don't even bother. Though, I would buy a Buddy Rogers figure if they made one.
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Post by Flair Forever on Dec 30, 2017 1:51:05 GMT -5
Might make decent Ringside Exclusives.....
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Post by Vamp55 on Dec 30, 2017 2:51:53 GMT -5
Very unlikely
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Dec 30, 2017 2:56:14 GMT -5
I doubt it, but I would buy them.
Especially Rogers as I want everyone who held the world title.
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Post by mcfclee on Dec 30, 2017 6:31:32 GMT -5
I believe Mattel has only made one figure (Bruno Sammartino) that mainly wrestled prior to the Hulk-a-Mania era (1984), three if you count the Wild Samoans (though they did wrestle during the early Hulk-a-Mania era). They probably think those figures will not sell well so they don't even bother. Though, I would buy a Buddy Rogers figure if they made one. Wild Samoans too, but your point still stands. |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 30, 2017 6:57:47 GMT -5
Not for me
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Post by marino13 on Dec 30, 2017 12:24:37 GMT -5
The ONLY way I could see it is if they were packed with other stars like the new Women's 3 pack with Wendy Richter.
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Post by ARUN on Dec 30, 2017 12:28:29 GMT -5
I'd love them as well as more old school guys but I don't think they will sell.
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Post by CampCornette on Dec 30, 2017 12:57:52 GMT -5
I’d rather have Rip Rogers and George Scott
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Post by qdogg on Dec 30, 2017 17:12:14 GMT -5
Ya I would be fine with a Gorgeous George elite with black and white variant chase figure.
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Post by chowmeinkane on Dec 30, 2017 17:45:29 GMT -5
I think Bill said there was no chance for a George, I have no issue not getting them as they were a bit before my time
Bruno's different because WWE constantly acknowledges him (games, trading cards etc), I still can't believe we havent got a Backlund.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Dec 30, 2017 20:56:54 GMT -5
Rogers with that original USA shaped WWWF title would be awesome in the Hall of Champions line.
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Post by keegandimitrijevic01 on Dec 30, 2017 21:19:08 GMT -5
I don't know if they'd be made; but I would get them for sure, pioneers of the business.
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Post by Chewdeezy on Dec 30, 2017 22:54:21 GMT -5
Are they under Legends deals? If not, no chance.
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RV F'N D
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Post by RV F'N D on Dec 30, 2017 23:57:38 GMT -5
When they haven't even done Bob Backlund or Superstar Billy Graham(which they've had rights to) going back even further than that doesn't seem likely to me any time soon. They'd probably need to be super limited exclusives.
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ricochet05
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Post by ricochet05 on Dec 31, 2017 3:07:20 GMT -5
I am totally aware of the classic wrestler named gorgeous george, but everytime someone says that name, this is what I think of... also I'd take this figure to go along with my TNF Macho man  |
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Post by Matt Culture on Dec 31, 2017 7:17:19 GMT -5
Most 80's wrestlers don't sell well enough as it is for the kids. No way they make figs their parents may not know either. Agreed, but if they do something like they are doing with the Wendi, Lita, Sasha pack. it might have like a Gorgeous George, Goldust, Tyler Breeze threepack or Buddy Rogers, Ric Flair Buddy Landell three pack |
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Dec 31, 2017 9:20:08 GMT -5
I’d buy them from a historical standpoint. Buddy Rodgers with the original WWWF title would be really cool.
Can we please stop with the 80s wrestlers don’t sell? It’s like an automatic response from some of you. I currently have 8 Asukas at my target and no 80s dudes. It’s a pretty even amount of classics and currents that stick around and or go on clearance. The evidence is there just open your eyes.
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