TheBadGuyChico
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Jan 9, 2018 1:05:07 GMT -5
I will say, the Entrance Greats Angle looks like they really just don't care anymore. I see no effort in that figure.
Some Elites are so bad I wonder how they were given the go ahead. The first RSC Kane with an Undertaker chest and skinnier legs was awful. Jakks made several 2001-03 Kanes that were sculpted from head to toe, even the Studded belts on some. We need new molds were applicable and necessary.
The current Mr. Perfect singlet is still way too skinny, his first elite was pale white. Rick Ride is perfect, why can't they nail Hennig?
Don't misunderstand me, I love Mattel's output, but there are some seriously underwhelming molds in the catalog and poor part choices at times.
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crashholly2002
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Post by crashholly2002 on Jan 9, 2018 1:09:10 GMT -5
What in your opinion, are some of the laziest Elite figures made?? I'll kick this off with "The Rock 47b" Everytime I see one Moc, It looks something has been taken out the box. such a boring nondescript figure all round. i actually quite like that figure, you can get it for cheap, it's a Attitude Era Rock, and it doesn't have the roid torso
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Post by madness86 on Jan 9, 2018 1:47:17 GMT -5
Honestly surprised no one has mentioned elite 38 APA or the recent Nitro notables 4 pack. Granted great headscans on most but very lackluster part choices/gear.
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Post by garbagemon on Jan 9, 2018 2:08:40 GMT -5
I felt like the APA had some of the best gear they could have gotten. Folding chairs with their logo, plus their round table and door? All it's missin' is the beers and cards!
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hbkowns
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Post by hbkowns on Jan 9, 2018 2:20:47 GMT -5
Rich Swann looks exactly like Kofi. It’s like they totally just made a Rich Swann out of a Kofi Elite. Even the faces look similar.
Every elite Rollins having puny legs is just flat out laziness. I will never understand why they refuse to correct it.
Not sure if I’d categorize those as the laziest per say, but those are some lazy trends I’ve seen.
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popyduggan
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Post by popyduggan on Jan 9, 2018 2:33:16 GMT -5
I wouldn't say lazy, but stuff like E10 and 13 Big Shows and the last few Elite Cenas are figures I groan and only really buy for my collection's sake.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 4:50:55 GMT -5
I don’t think this thread started out as an attack on a toy designer, it was a dig at Mattel for trying to maximise profit with the least work, in my opinion the definition of lazy. Or that’s how I had understood it. Excellent for business, but lazy. All the sycophant behaviour on here is something else!
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jan 9, 2018 5:16:10 GMT -5
I don't mind threads like these. Mattel needs to be called out when they mess up, it's been happening a lot lately. I think every elite singlet Sting has been mediocre at best. The Wolfpac one being highly praised is still my least favorite elite Sting alongside the hall of fame. The Wolfpac figure just had too many inaccuracies like the lack of lines on his lips, the nwo logo being misplaced, the really skinny torso and small arms, the inaccurate shirt and wooden bat... the hof Sting took about a year to get released and it didn't get the proper boots, a torso that doesn't match the proportions of the thick legs and the scorpions sitting a little too low on his singlet. I hope somewhere down the line Mattel gives Sting or Perfect a wider torso and molds a new taller boot for anything '97-98 crow Sting.
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Post by Chicago on Jan 9, 2018 8:10:16 GMT -5
But look at Elite 47, one of the best ever sets And Boss Man had to be moved from another series (HOF maybe) because he was a cheap figure reusing preexisting accessories in all black attire with no deco to accommodate the budget. And other than Asuka, not much deco was used on anyone. You can even argue that AJ is “lazier” than Rock since he comes with a plastic reused plain black hoodie vs a cloth shirt on Rock. Boss Man was moved from Elite Series 43; he was replaced by Alberto Del Rio. If the original intention of this thread was to point out figures which seem as if they could use a little something extra, then I have no problem with it. Let's not bring names into this, or even attempt to bring someone's work ethic into question, because I can promise you this thread will have no legs to stand on.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jan 9, 2018 8:24:25 GMT -5
If the original intention of this thread was to point out figures which seem as if they could use a little something extra, then I have no problem with it. This. I think the title is a little harsh. I don’t think any figures lacking deco or accessories were done out of laziness. Maybe if the title could be altered to something like figures you don’t feel were complete or figures you feel you didn’t get your money’s worth or figures that suffered due to others taking up most of the series budget.
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Post by Boon on Jan 9, 2018 8:33:03 GMT -5
I don’t think this thread started out as an attack on a toy designer, it was a dig at Mattel for trying to maximise profit with the least work, in my opinion the definition of lazy. Or that’s how I had understood it. Excellent for business, but lazy. All the sycophant behaviour on here is something else! This is true! But some snowflakes get offended so easily, I don't even know Bill, but I'm sure he gets paid well. There are a lot of Mattel collectors on here who are experts on what the figures should look like and at times why they are inaccurate and that's why some people do a fix up with a brand new figure, sometimes I think some of these board members should be working for Mattel as they know there stuff more than some actual employees.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jan 9, 2018 8:56:55 GMT -5
Ironically if it came with pants and the world championship it would have been good. Yep it would be complete Like this MOD did The human wrecking machine This is actually the NOD 2-pk Rock and the shirt is part of an entire tracksuit purchased from Ralph’s. None of this pic is from e47
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Post by alanpartridge on Jan 9, 2018 8:59:20 GMT -5
Tyler Bate is pretty basic, the only reason I will be picking it up is for the United Kingdom championship. They should have made Pete Dunne instead.
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Boon
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Post by Boon on Jan 9, 2018 9:02:40 GMT -5
Yep it would be complete Like this MOD did The human wrecking machine This is actually the NOD 2-pk Rock and the shirt is part of an entire tracksuit purchased from Ralph’s. None of this pic is from e47 Still, you could easily add pants and a Belt to the E47b figure.
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Post by alanpartridge on Jan 9, 2018 9:02:50 GMT -5
Mic instead of shirt?
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Boon
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Post by Boon on Jan 9, 2018 9:08:17 GMT -5
I want people to remember something!
These are Elite figures, not basic, they are premium Elite figure, so there should be no slacking in costs.
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Post by braaaaaaaapp on Jan 9, 2018 9:08:29 GMT -5
HOF3 Macho and E38 Macho... they need matching shirts. But I still love both figures!
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jan 9, 2018 9:12:17 GMT -5
This is actually the NOD 2-pk Rock and the shirt is part of an entire tracksuit purchased from Ralph’s. None of this pic is from e47 Still, you could easily add pants and a Belt to the E47b figure. Cloth shirt, cloth pants, and a belt? That’s a DM. Actually this figure had the wrong accessory. Should’ve came with the big eagle and nothing else and would’ve been complete since it’s based off WM17.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jan 9, 2018 9:15:23 GMT -5
This is actually the NOD 2-pk Rock and the shirt is part of an entire tracksuit purchased from Ralph’s. None of this pic is from e47 Still, you could easily add pants and a Belt to the E47b figure. True, and it would be much better with pants and the belt. I actually like the E47b Rock figure though. I keep it MOC.
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Post by PVA on Jan 9, 2018 10:16:05 GMT -5
E47 is rock is nice! I added the belt & headswap for sideburns and it’s perfect.
E26 Warrior is a pretty nice figure and was on my want list for attires. The excessive production of it soured folks more then anything. Blonder hair & Boot tassels could of been better
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