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Post by MKSavage on Feb 24, 2018 17:13:32 GMT -5
Something just seems off to me - oh well I’ll likely get it. Is it just me, or does that headscan resemble DDP more than Edge? For some reason, I see Mickey Rourke from The Wrestler. Maybe its just me.
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Post by East Coast on Feb 24, 2018 17:16:10 GMT -5
ok...wow. Yeh that carmella scan is like perfect
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Post by SteveHulk on Feb 24, 2018 17:17:34 GMT -5
I'm loving that Red Rooster!
Ron Simmons and the new Edge likeness are pretty good.
Still on the fence about Andre... the singlet doesn't seem to fit very well, unless it was just poorly put on(?). And it would have been nice to include swappable yellow boots (to go with his yellow trunks for the WM2 look)... I suppose that would have been over the budget though.
A bit disappointed that Brian Kendrick is the current version... I'd have loved an earlier/Flashback version.
And the straight-up rerelease of the E12 Kane? Don't get me started...
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Post by TheBadGuyChico on Feb 24, 2018 17:18:00 GMT -5
I guess Tatanka and Beefcake are bulkier than Ron Simmons in his prime.
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 24, 2018 17:19:47 GMT -5
Current roster figures are almost never on shelves for long at all the local stores here. Flashbacks stay for months and months until they finally just stuff them all in the broom closet. Just stating what I see first hand. Why does this have to turn into a “flashbacks don’t sell in my area debate”? Why can’t we all just enjoy the new figures being shown? You like current, great. You like flashback, great. I like both. Let’s have fun with the new figures and enjoy the hobby. I agree, the debate gets tiring. I've seen current guys rot on shelves at some stores around me like Bayley, Sami Zayn, Ryback, etc. And I've seen other stores in my area where legends rot on shelves. Can't really judge the entire current or legends lines on stores in just your area. Also, If legends didn't sell at all, then I doubt that Mattel would keep making legend figures.
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Post by mrhoss on Feb 24, 2018 17:20:30 GMT -5
Too bad Red Rooster didn't have a removable faux hawk, then kids could have a regular Terry Taylor or saddle him with a terrible gimmick.
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Post by Ministry of Darkness on Feb 24, 2018 17:23:47 GMT -5
Why would Mattel re-release elite 12 Kane again? Surely Mattel could have made Kane with complete bodysuit like his basic but in elite form this time..
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Post by ToxicTwistOfFate on Feb 24, 2018 17:25:19 GMT -5
Carmella was my favorite figure shown. The new scan looks great and they did an excellent job with her attire. Naomi looks really good too but I'm not a fan of hers so I'll be passing on it.
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Post by Medieval on Feb 24, 2018 17:25:25 GMT -5
At least they changed the color of Kane's voicebox thing to black to make it somewhat different than Elite 12.
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Post by nickhall006 on Feb 24, 2018 17:39:24 GMT -5
I'm guessing there will be more reveals tomorrow then? I thought NXT Elite 4 was suppose to be showed off and we didnt see the SS Elite Seth or Dean.
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Feb 24, 2018 17:40:51 GMT -5
I'm guessing there will be more reveals tomorrow then? I thought NXT Elite 4 was suppose to be showed off and we didnt see the SS Elite Seth or Dean. they hopefully we see more stuff tomorrow
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Feb 24, 2018 17:42:49 GMT -5
Look I’m glad for people who couldn’t get debut Kane before but there were TWO NEW ATTIRES THAT ARE ALMOST THE SAME they could’ve done But why? They might as well just rerelease a past figure that is similar. Because I want two sleeve and 1999 Kane figures
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Post by Showstopper on Feb 24, 2018 17:44:23 GMT -5
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Feb 24, 2018 17:46:46 GMT -5
The Milk O Mania packaging makes for an excellent milk truck. The logo on the side is obnoxious but it’s better than just the hose. Box seems kinda small for three figure and a big hose and milk spurt
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Post by Chicago on Feb 24, 2018 17:47:02 GMT -5
I'm guessing there will be more reveals tomorrow then? I thought NXT Elite 4 was suppose to be showed off and we didnt see the SS Elite Seth or Dean. According to Bill's Twitter: NXT TakeOver Elite Series 4 samples are not ready yet. There won't be anymore Elites shown. He doesn't work on Basics anymore, therefore he did not bring any to the show. Rooster's red mohawk piece is NOT removable. Rooster was the "mind-blowing" figure promised on the podcast with notsam.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Feb 24, 2018 17:50:35 GMT -5
It just occurred to me that the Heartbreak Hotel set would’ve been an excellent place to put Sensational Sherri and I’m now surprised they put Alundra Blayze in that set instead
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Post by mrmonkeyofficial on Feb 24, 2018 17:50:56 GMT -5
I'm guessing there will be more reveals tomorrow then? I thought NXT Elite 4 was suppose to be showed off and we didnt see the SS Elite Seth or Dean. According to Bill's Twitter: NXT TakeOver Elite Series 4 samples are not ready yet. There won't be anymore Elites shown. He doesn't work on Basics anymore, therefore he did not bring any to the show. Rooster's red mohawk piece is NOT removable. Rooster was the "mind-blowing" figure promised on the podcast with notsam . Wasn't the mind blowing figure a BAF, or did i miss something?
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Feb 24, 2018 17:52:14 GMT -5
I'm guessing there will be more reveals tomorrow then? I thought NXT Elite 4 was suppose to be showed off and we didnt see the SS Elite Seth or Dean. According to Bill's Twitter: NXT TakeOver Elite Series 4 samples are not ready yet. There won't be anymore Elites shown. He doesn't work on Basics anymore, therefore he did not bring any to the show. Rooster's red mohawk piece is NOT removable. Rooster was the "mind-blowing" figure promised on the podcast with notsam. the guy said anymore elites shown he said no afterwards he said what about tomorrow and bill didn’t say anything
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Post by ellisd on Feb 24, 2018 17:52:21 GMT -5
I’m a little late to the party, as I just got off work.
Some cool reveals. Carmella and Naomi both look awesome! Cool to see a V1 Matt Hardy, I don’t have a large collection from that era, but will probably pick that one up.
I’m glad people will get a 2nd chance on the Elite Kane figure, but I do wish that it was changed up a little bit. Would have been cool to see them do them do the black lightning bolts on the outside of both legs, or the similar attire with the mesh flames, basically the same attire with just some small changes. Oh well, doesn’t bother me, just would be a little cooler if it wasn’t a complete rerelease.
I like the Edge figure, will definitely be getting that one. It reminds me of one of his BCA figures. I think the hair needs to be repainted, a light brown with blonde dry brushing would make it look better as it looks a little too blonde too me. Also as cool as debut SummerSlam Edge is, I wish it was his attire from either SummerSlam 2001 or SummerSlam 2004. I may buy a couple extra and attempt these attires.
Glad to see Ron Simmons from his WCW Title run. He does look a little small with that torso as others have said. Which torso would look best on him? The Bulldog/Austin torso? Triple H/Warrior torso? Bluetista torso? Just curious what others would have used.
Are they showing more tonight and tomorrow?
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Feb 24, 2018 17:55:44 GMT -5
For the love Ponies, will somebody please undress that Entrance Greats Booby Roode? I need to know what colour trunks they went with
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