Waggy
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Post by Waggy on Aug 29, 2018 5:49:05 GMT -5
The shop of wrestling said the series with flair etc was a one-and-done situation. They know they can’t get anymore stock. Smyths said they won’t be stocking that series also. It seems that series just wasn’t destined for the UK. I don’t get what happened with reigns and Owens but clearly they changed the packing and we never got them over here, bar 1 or 2 for silly prices here and there. I was lucky to have a friend in Canada who picked them up from his local Walmart when they came out. Shipping wasn’t even that extortionate. It is quite worrying going forward that Mattel aren’t too bothered about distribution over here, but at least the online stores are carrying them. I agree, it is rather worrying re the distribution in the UK. I stumbled across Series 2 in "The Entertainer" toy shop, and I know Smyths had them also, but found it strange how it was just that one series available with no word on them stocking any others. I guess I'll keep my eye on the secondary markets for the remaining 3 figures I need, and look into pre-ordering the newer series that are due in the coming months. I can't complain really as I've managed to source what is close to the full set in only a few days of starting my collection. Thanks.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Aug 29, 2018 6:07:00 GMT -5
I hit up basically every Marshall's and TJ Maxx within 20 minutes of my house in the last month. I ended up with a massive haul for customizing purposes. 12 Austin, 2 Triple H, 2 Mankind, and 1 each of Kane, Rock, and Sting.
$4.99 each is killer.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 29, 2018 8:31:12 GMT -5
Apologies guys, I didn't want to start a new thread for this so I'm kind of piggy-backing on this one with a couple of questions... I've just recently started collecting Retros here in the UK having picked up Series 2 for £4 each MOC on sale. I then went on to purchase Series 3, 4, 5, 6 and the Retro Ring online. The only figures I am now missing are Reigns and Owens from S1, and also Flair from S4. I understand Reigns is the rarest / most sought after right now, closely followed by S1 Owens. Can anyone give any advice on Flair, with regards to how easily obtainable he is in the UK, whether retailers still get their hands and re-stock him regularly, or whether he has entered the 'sought-after world' like the aforementioned others. I heard he was rumored to be in only 1 of 10 cases, and both he and Macho are slowly entering the same world as Reigns and Owens. Finally, have we had any further information or images on S9 other than confirmation of Goldust with wig accessory? Thanks in advance guys, apologies for the many questions and lack of knowledge! I'm excited to have a new collection in-flight, and look forward to the discussions Never heard of Flair or Macho for that matter being rarer than the others in their respective series'. They weren't priced higher by ringside by much if any more than the others maybe a buck or two. And they were in stock for a decent while after they first came in. I believe it's just that a good chunk of collectors just want the legends and aren't buying the modern guys. Probably being the reason those 2 sold out a bit earlier than the others. If no more has come in to ringside, I'd guess the others will sell out eventually too.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 29, 2018 11:57:35 GMT -5
Just a heads up, if anyone badly needs macho and doesn't want to chance him never showing up at retail, there are a couple sets available of complete series 5 for 60 plus shipping. I bit the bullet and bought a set, I'll just re-sell new day at some point.
Better value than to pay 40 for just him.
Plus right now, I think they're doing 8% (on site) or 10% (app purchases) in ebay bucks.
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Post by iamkrang on Aug 30, 2018 10:14:24 GMT -5
Why are Ric Flair and Macho Man no where in store or online?
They would be the only two I really want.. bummed!
Anyone having luck?
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larryarms82
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Post by larryarms82 on Aug 30, 2018 11:20:45 GMT -5
A buddy of mine found Macho at the Target by the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn yesterday. He said the package had the app deal stolen out of it, but he didn't care as he just wanted the figure. They also had one set of New Day. These ARE hitting shelves, but in the strangest of places. Holding out hope.
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Post by LostHawk05 on Aug 30, 2018 16:03:22 GMT -5
Just found Series 6 at a K-Mart in Redwood City, CA
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 30, 2018 16:28:44 GMT -5
Why are Ric Flair and Macho Man no where in store or online? They would be the only two I really want.. bummed! Anyone having luck? ...you see that, Mattel? By far the most popular/sought-after figures from Series 4 and 5 are the two Legends... Who'd have thought it.
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Post by iamkrang on Aug 30, 2018 16:32:28 GMT -5
Why are Ric Flair and Macho Man no where in store or online? They would be the only two I really want.. bummed! Anyone having luck? ...you see that, Mattel? By far the most popular/sought-after figures from Series 4 and 5 are the two Legends... Who'd have thought it. Right?! There are so many on my want list...
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138bit
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Post by 138bit on Aug 30, 2018 16:49:59 GMT -5
I found Ric Flair, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens & Finn at Target today. I did buy what was left of series 3 earlier in the week so they must have sent new ones since they were out. I will wait a little while before I return series 3 to see if they maybe send series 5 next.
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Post by Thought Collector on Aug 30, 2018 16:58:56 GMT -5
Why are Ric Flair and Macho Man no where in store or online? They would be the only two I really want.. bummed! Anyone having luck? ...you see that, Mattel? By far the most popular/sought-after figures from Series 4 and 5 are the two Legends... Who'd have thought it. The current roster Retros are like the brussel sprouts WWE are making us eat to get to the legends Retro cake lol.
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habrofan83
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Post by habrofan83 on Aug 30, 2018 18:25:31 GMT -5
And we here in the UK don't even have a high street retailer to carry the retros
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 30, 2018 18:50:02 GMT -5
I found Ric Flair, Sami Zayn, Kevin Owens & Finn at Target today. I did buy what was left of series 3 earlier in the week so they must have sent new ones since they were out. I will wait a little while before I return series 3 to see if they maybe send series 5 next. The Target across the street from me has been down to 3 of series 3 for about 2 weeks now (although the team member I asked, said it has 6 in the system). Hoping they get some in soon. The Target on the other side of town is loaded with S3, so don't see them getting anything new unless they clearance the others, but it doesn't seem like they ever do that stuff do they?
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 30, 2018 18:51:20 GMT -5
Why are Ric Flair and Macho Man no where in store or online? They would be the only two I really want.. bummed! Anyone having luck? They were online from Ringside and another distributer on ebay for at least a couple months after they first came out. Just that flair and macho proved more popular than the others so they sold out first.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Aug 30, 2018 18:52:42 GMT -5
Just found Series 6 at a K-Mart in Redwood City, CA Oddest of places lol. And 15.49? Crazy, not that 13 is good either. I don't think we have a Kmart around these parts at all anymore. Sorta thought the last of them had closed around the country, but I guess a few hang on then?
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jacktunney
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Post by jacktunney on Aug 30, 2018 18:55:34 GMT -5
TThat Kmart is on my way home from work. Kinda want to pick up that Bryan (only one I want from the set) but that price is ridiculous. May pass on principle ha
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Post by LostHawk05 on Aug 30, 2018 19:03:04 GMT -5
TThat Kmart is on my way home from work. Kinda want to pick up that Bryan (only one I want from the set) but that price is ridiculous. May pass on principle ha Yeah, I stood in that aisle a good 15 minutes debating with myself because of the price.
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Post by Thought Collector on Aug 30, 2018 20:27:55 GMT -5
TThat Kmart is on my way home from work. Kinda want to pick up that Bryan (only one I want from the set) but that price is ridiculous. May pass on principle ha Yeah, I stood in that aisle a good 15 minutes debating with myself because of the price. Especially if these end up at TJ Maxx and the like also for 4.99 by early next year lol.
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mrassbillygunn
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Post by mrassbillygunn on Aug 31, 2018 6:56:28 GMT -5
I walked into my forbidden planet yesterday in N Ireland and found Shinsuke and Bray from series 6! They also had full stock of series 3 for anyone in the UK thats interested. They were all £9.99.
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TheRockers
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Post by TheRockers on Sept 3, 2018 19:49:29 GMT -5
Macho Man is on ringside. Probably won’t last long.
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