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Post by Chicago on May 20, 2018 22:42:42 GMT -5
Here is a link to the thread with proto images of NXT Basic Series 3: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/350264/target-exclusive-basic-series-imagesNeedless to say, I'm glad to hear that Billie Kay and Roderick Strong are still in Mattel's plans. The others weren't essential to the line. If it holds true that these aren't to be released, it may be for the best seeing as how Mattel needs to get going on more of the current NXT roster anyway.
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Post by Blackbird 13 on May 20, 2018 22:56:43 GMT -5
I'm worried about what that might mean for the future of the NXT Elite line.
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Post by LK3 on May 20, 2018 23:02:36 GMT -5
Hopefully it just means they realize the basics aren't selling right now with a lot of current main roster guys in the lineups. And since Reigns/Rusev aren't really selling in the Elite line, hopefully they don't use "flashbacks" in future lineups. Or 1 at most, like London Balor.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 20, 2018 23:18:17 GMT -5
Uh oh
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on May 20, 2018 23:30:37 GMT -5
Fine with me. Sucked paying almost $14 for basics and now the articulation is worse. I got my Tube men out of it but wasn’t happy how.
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Post by B-Radimus Prime on May 21, 2018 0:48:21 GMT -5
Well, if I can get Elites of Strong and Kay I’ll be happy. They really don’t need to do Basics since the new ones are garbage but keep thst Elite line and don’t put any ridiculous, unneeded “flashbacks” in there again.
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Post by Sting on May 21, 2018 2:02:00 GMT -5
I'm not too concerned. The way I see it is anyone worth having in figure form will be called up to the main roster so not having the NXT line anymore is not too bad. Obviously it will probably mean we won't get the figures in their NXT attires but ... meh.
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Post by powerfred3k on May 21, 2018 2:47:31 GMT -5
Kill the NXT line then, i don't care. One less exclusive line is always a good thing.
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Post by LtD73 on May 21, 2018 2:51:33 GMT -5
Thank god, just get rid of the NXT lines and put them back in the basic and elite lines. If it ain't broke, don't fix it
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on May 21, 2018 2:53:02 GMT -5
As long as we get an elite Roderick strong hopefully down the line in undisputed era attire
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Post by King Richius on May 21, 2018 3:41:43 GMT -5
Hopefully it just means they realize the basics aren't selling right now with a lot of current main roster guys in the lineups. And since Reigns/Rusev aren't really selling in the Elite line, hopefully they don't use "flashbacks" in future lineups. Or 1 at most, like London Balor. I can only speak for myself but I am really turned off of basics by the boots with no ankle articulation. If they keep up with that style of boot they should call them inaction figures because you can't do a whole lot of posing if the ankles don't bend. It bothers me enough that I don't even look at the new basic sets on RSC when they go up for pre-order.
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Post by HooliganPunx24 on May 21, 2018 4:00:27 GMT -5
Damn I actually was excited to get the Paige and Billie Kay
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Post by dynamitekido on May 21, 2018 4:17:26 GMT -5
Frankly indont care either. Higher priced basics is a goofy concept considering most of the added accessories are throwaways anyway. These things warmed hard, then were clearances our, only to have more show up (everybody bought the Gargano/Ciampa) and now the series has been warming since. The elites were moving until Rusev clogged up the pegs alone. The Target closest to me got rid of the entire series about 6/7 times over and now there’s 7 Rusevs left (not one sold). I say incorporate them back into regular elite series and do away with the exclusives.
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Post by Sting on May 21, 2018 4:21:44 GMT -5
Hopefully it just means they realize the basics aren't selling right now with a lot of current main roster guys in the lineups. And since Reigns/Rusev aren't really selling in the Elite line, hopefully they don't use "flashbacks" in future lineups. Or 1 at most, like London Balor. I can only speak for myself but I am really turned off of basics by the boots with no ankle articulation. If they keep up with that style of boot they should call them inaction figures because you can't do a whole lot of posing if the ankles don't bend. It bothers me enough that I don't even look at the new basic sets on RSC when they go up for pre-order. Haha inaction figures ... I love it
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Post by stc13 on May 21, 2018 7:37:49 GMT -5
It's possible the elites continue and the basics get scrapped. The four stores near me have had Owens,Zayn, and Dillinger on the pegs since the set came out a year ago. I saw one Eva Marie figure, but otherwise no signs series 2 basics ever reached my area.
I think basics are a tough sell at $13 unless they have a desired BAF packed with them.
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Post by poindizzle on May 21, 2018 7:43:29 GMT -5
I can't say that I'm sad to see a store exclusive line die. Toysrus was the only store that consistently stocked the main elite and basic line and now they're dead.
All Target and Walmart do is buy their exclusive lines and say to hell with the main lines. I see bad times ahead for retail.
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Post by Yambag Jones on May 21, 2018 8:33:46 GMT -5
First of all, who was in line 3?
I'm ok with this line leaving because my willingness to buy Basics stopped as soon as the articulation went down. I was already buying fewer figures, but now that I'm Elite only I've slowed down almost entirely.
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Post by Cassa Nova Kid on May 21, 2018 8:50:40 GMT -5
In Canada basics are 14.97 which is ridiculous, and 17.99 for special series basics, elite are 24.98 -29.99 , and battle pack are 27.98-29.99
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Post by HARLAND on May 21, 2018 9:08:58 GMT -5
Good to know I might actually have a chance at getting Strong and Kay now since they don't release the NXT basics in England, but I hope this doesn't put them off making lots of NXT characters in the future.
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Post by wwetna2008 on May 21, 2018 9:10:58 GMT -5
Another special line cancelled. Another one bites the dust
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