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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 17:16:11 GMT -5
By Mattel making The Red Rooster it is now official ... The Negative haters can never - ever - ever tell us why Mattel won't make certain legends because they won't sell. NEVER AGAIN! I have heard people on here bash passionate collectors and lecture them why their dream will never come true. NEVER AGAIN!!!!! Why is this hopeful? ![???](http://www.wrestlingfigs.com/images/huh.gif) ?? Red Rooster (the character) was short lived and terribly unsuccessful as a wrestler (unlike Terry Taylor). There is nothing truly special about his look and yet Mattel made him. I say YEAAAAAAAA! Bob Backlund, Greg Valentine, Harley Race, Billy Superstar Graham, Bruiser Brody, Jack Briscoe, Don Muraco, Steiner Brothers, Ronnie Garvin, the Koloff's, the Rockers, The Great Muta, WWF. WCW etc ... were very successful in comparison. There is HOPE! With that said ... I will buy it!!!! I think it is great! Great! What makes cool figures, in my opinion, is the look, the scale or the individual achievements. For example, Killer Khan was known for breaking Andre The Giant's ankle. He also has an incredible look as a wrestler so that is the fun of something like that. Bob Backlund the champion for 6 years might be somewhat plain but worth it because of his history ... his crazy time in the 90's might be more animated but both times are worth it. I always like NEW figures so I am thrilled with Rooster and Kendrick, Blaze etc. Normally I am not a huge fan of remakes but I love the Ron Simmons and new Kurt Angle so much and will buy. I will get Andre because he appears as a different character and has versatility. My attitude it's Like comic books, I love the original but have no problem and in fact like for the newer collectors the wave of re-released figures for fans to have things reissued. I am happy for collector's if they like Cena 48 times or legend lovers like me ... or whatever they like and I would like to see us be more encouraging and thrilled for fellow board members who get what they like. I collect the new wrestlers and the legends. I have a huge collection of figures!!!! I love the elites! I love the scale! I love what Bill and Mattel do and its no wonder they are number 1. But I think our positive asks have gotten us a lot and will eventually get us more positive results. There is hope for more legends. There is hope! Look forward to tomorrow! You collectors of old and new ALL ROCK! Does that Andre figure mean Haku is next? ![:)](http://www.wrestlingfigs.com/images/smiley.gif)
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Post by jsmells on Feb 24, 2018 17:26:59 GMT -5
Here's my POV on this: Benoit is the only "never" figure. Everyone else, even Owen, is possible IF the rights get worked out.
No one thought Jarrett would be in the HOF, BOOM, here we are. No one thought we'd see so many things, and that always changes. People change their minds, apologize, re-work relationships. And as far as "they won't sell" LOL yeah they will. Maybe they'll be a "chase" variant, maybe they'll shelf warm, but they'll get made and sell enough to validate the damn production.
So don't freak, don't say never (unless it's Benoit) and don't speculate weird narratives.
Mattel Design Team, on that note, BASTION BOOGER PLEASE!
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 24, 2018 17:46:09 GMT -5
Why would the new Andre figure mean Haku is next? Face Andre in yellow tights and Andre Machine had nothing to due with Haku, that I can remember. But I would definitely welcome a Haku, king or regular.
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Post by disorder on Feb 24, 2018 17:53:25 GMT -5
You saying terry Taylor was a successful wrestler???
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Feb 24, 2018 17:55:44 GMT -5
Here's my POV on this: Benoit is the only "never" figure. Everyone else, even Owen, is possible IF the rights get worked out. No one thought Jarrett would be in the HOF, BOOM, here we are. No one thought we'd see so many things, and that always changes. People change their minds, apologize, re-work relationships. And as far as "they won't sell" LOL yeah they will. Maybe they'll be a "chase" variant, maybe they'll shelf warm, but they'll get made and sell enough to validate the damn production. So don't freak, don't say never (unless it's Benoit) and don't speculate weird narratives. Mattel Design Team, on that note, BASTION BOOGER PLEASE! Benoit and maybe Chyna because they’re dumb. No more Sunka figures either but he was a murderer (thank Christ speaktomewarriors isn’t here anymore to debate whether killing a woman or a child is worse)
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Post by The King Of Crisps on Feb 24, 2018 18:07:04 GMT -5
anyone but Benoit, Chyna or Sunny is possible at this point.
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Post by Dr. Frasier Crane on Feb 24, 2018 18:08:06 GMT -5
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Post by Mongo Bears on Feb 24, 2018 18:09:57 GMT -5
OK give me Buff Bagwell now then
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Post by bosox3 on Feb 24, 2018 18:12:00 GMT -5
You saying terry Taylor was a successful wrestler??? wait...are you saying he wasn't?
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Post by jsmells on Feb 24, 2018 18:13:06 GMT -5
See....I think Chyna could be a "maybe" still. X-Pac was in one of those videos and we have 3 Waltman figures. I think she'll have to get some sort of pity recognition from WWE etc but I don't think she's out of the realm of possibility.
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Post by The King Of Crisps on Feb 24, 2018 18:50:37 GMT -5
Xpac was in a homemade video, Sunny and Chyna did offical releases. Also despite what they might say, HHH and Steph probably dont care for her.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 19:11:48 GMT -5
Broooothers and siiiiisters! Rejoice!
It took a lot of LOOOOOVE to get a Red Rooster figure out. So OP is right! The possibilities are endless!!!!
Actually, they end with Benoit. Haha I LOOOOOOOVE YOU
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Post by wheeljack83 on Feb 24, 2018 19:30:33 GMT -5
It's true. After Red Rooster there's no excuses why they can't make just about anybody at this point besides a very select few.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2018 19:35:27 GMT -5
Haku would pair better with hof Andre
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Post by ZDB on Feb 24, 2018 20:30:35 GMT -5
Chyna and Hogan are both up to Mattel to make if WWE signs them to Legends deals. I still doubt that mattel would turn down that money in the instance WWE signs either.
Benoit is the only never ever figure
Also not sure about what Mattel thinks about Snuka
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Post by Purple Reigns on Feb 24, 2018 20:51:10 GMT -5
Here's my POV on this: Benoit is the only "never" figure. Everyone else, even Owen, is possible IF the rights get worked out. No one thought Jarrett would be in the HOF, BOOM, here we are. No one thought we'd see so many things, and that always changes. People change their minds, apologize, re-work relationships. And as far as "they won't sell" LOL yeah they will. Maybe they'll be a "chase" variant, maybe they'll shelf warm, but they'll get made and sell enough to validate the damn production. So don't freak, don't say never (unless it's Benoit) and don't speculate weird narratives. Mattel Design Team, on that note, BASTION BOOGER PLEASE! Benoit and maybe Chyna because they’re dumb. No more Sunka figures either but he was a murderer (thank Christ speaktomewarriors isn’t here anymore to debate whether killing a woman or a child is worse) Who's gonna reject going out with you in high school, a child or a woman? If a not a child then that's what should be considered mortally wrong
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Post by marklud on Feb 24, 2018 20:54:56 GMT -5
Wishful thinking but let's not get carried away. Bill is one of "us" -- I mean, for pete's sake the guy loves indie wrestling and goes to PWG and Wrestle Kingdom. He probably wants to make all of these guys but also works for a leading toy company that wants to make money.
There's a happy medium, though I personally do wish we had a bit more range. I think all this Terry Taylor thing means is that the TRU exclusive approach to having some random one-off minor characters (like Virgil, Ringmaster, Shark, Yankem, etc.) in limited production numbers is working so far. But I don't think we're getting a Repo Man/Giant Gonzalez Epic Moments set anytime soon ... though I would totally buy one!
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Post by Purple Reigns on Feb 24, 2018 20:58:24 GMT -5
anyone but Benoit, Chyna or Sunny is possible at this point. Owen Hart.
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Post by hbkowns on Feb 24, 2018 21:04:26 GMT -5
The only sign is that store shelves will be rotted by obscure wrestlers from the past like Red Rooster, which prevents us from getting new product on the shelves.
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Post by Dr. Frasier Crane on Feb 24, 2018 21:13:48 GMT -5
The only sign is that store shelves will be rotted by obscure wrestlers from the past like Red Rooster, which prevents us from getting new product on the shelves. ![](http://i64.tinypic.com/5aiedd.jpg)
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