Negan™
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Post by Negan™ on Jul 5, 2018 7:54:41 GMT -5
Hey guys, long time member here. Only started getting back into collecting so I wanted to share my experience with you all.
I am 25 years old. I stopped collecting Mattel figures when I was around 18. As you can probably imagine, I missed out on a TON of amazing figures over the years. And considering I'm getting my own apartment soon, I wanted to restart my collection and try catch up on all the gems I've missed out on.
I had a decent sized collection from 2008-2011... unfortunately I've ended up getting rid of them all. A boneheaded decision I know. I had around 100 Mattel figures... including some "classics" like Basic 3 Shelton, The Hurricane, Elite 8 Evan Bourne etc. I know these figures are highly sought after now... which really makes me wish I kept hold of them.
So I'm going to make this thread simple... what are the absolute BEST figures I should go back and get. Ideally I only want ONE version of each wrestler... unless it's a classic attire... for example, I would like an Evolution HHH, an Attitude Era HHH and a current bald HHH... but I couldn't care less about having a Blue Chad Gable AND a Yellow Chad Gable... if you catch my drift.
And where would be the best place to buy a big haul of figures for cheap? I would much rather buy around 50 figures at once, rather than buying them individually. I'm not a MOC collector so as long as the loose figures are in good condition and have all the neccessary accessories, I'm good.
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walkingturtles
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Post by walkingturtles on Jul 5, 2018 8:03:46 GMT -5
Honestly a combination of Facebook groups and eBay. Also the classifieds section here once you get 50 posts.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Jul 5, 2018 8:06:05 GMT -5
You’re best bet would be Ebay and find a large lot. You can get nearly a complete run for less than retail that way.
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Jul 5, 2018 8:37:00 GMT -5
Start off with Hogan figs brother! 👍
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Post by MKSavage on Jul 5, 2018 8:38:43 GMT -5
It's going to be tough, some of these figures are getting really expensive on eBay. Check some second rate stores like Marshall or TJ Maxx, sometimes old figures appear there for cheap.
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Negan™
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Post by Negan™ on Jul 5, 2018 9:01:24 GMT -5
Start off with Hogan figs brother! 👍 Defining Moments Hogan is an absolute must have for me. |
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Jul 5, 2018 9:17:24 GMT -5
Start off with Hogan figs brother! 👍 Defining Moments Hogan is an absolute must have for me. RSC old school blue & white isn’t bad either. |
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mmondrag96
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Post by mmondrag96 on Jul 5, 2018 9:42:46 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat man. I just started back up about 2 months ago ebay is nice but some can get pretty expensive fast. Don't jump on the first one you see check back and you will find a good deal. I'm going after all the undertaker figures first and I'm only missing maybe 3 or 4. Paying less than or right at retail.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 5, 2018 10:13:32 GMT -5
Try mercari too
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walkingturtles
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Post by walkingturtles on Jul 5, 2018 10:21:00 GMT -5
never heard of it, just checked it out, a lot of good stuff . Thanks |
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eaterofworlds
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Post by eaterofworlds on Jul 5, 2018 14:50:00 GMT -5
Sometimes i go to local flee markets, swap meets, and cons in hopes of finding some older or more rare figures for cheaper prices
It works sometimes
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marklud
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Post by marklud on Jul 5, 2018 15:04:26 GMT -5
If you can find the perfect large lot on eBay that may be your best bet but two words of caution -- first, make sure to double check the condition of the figures/photos/seller's feedback. I've bought large lots before with older wrestling lines (LJNs/Jakks/etc.) and ended up getting rid of most of them cause they were way more beat up than anticipated (and then ended up buying most of the guys in single auctions later on). Second, since you're like me and really want one "definitive" look per character large lots may actually not be the best way to go because you're bound to get a lot of filler unless it's the perfect lot.
So I'd actually recommend working backwards -- right now, there's been a crazy surplus of the last two years or so worth of elite figures up on Ringside. ... You can get any of 45 elites for $10 or less right now in the package (so they're not beat up or anything), free shipping or 10 percent off. I'd go nuts and buy as many of those as I can afford for that price. (I did a similar thing with Masters of the Universe Classics when Mattel had a crazy sale on their eBay store a few months back). Then after that I'd just scour ebay for your favorites and go one by one ... because even though a large lot would be a quick fix, odds are it will have a lot of figures you don't want in it.
I have seen some random large lots of legends/flashback Mattel figs on eBay where you could get an awesome collection all at once, no hassle whatsoever, a lot of time saved but you're probably looking at $1,000 or so, which ... isn't cheap.
Good luck!
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Post by WalterF on Jul 5, 2018 15:05:25 GMT -5
There are some pretty definitive, kick ass versions of guys that are less expensive, so start w those. More recent flashbacks and the Lost Legends line is cheap out there too
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 5, 2018 15:24:49 GMT -5
I say get on RSC and pick up a bunch. You can get a lot of figures on there for around $10 or less. Rude, Kamala, Magnum, Nastys, Mankind, Shamrock, D’Lo, DM Savage and Jericho, WM6 Warrior, Purple Taker, Scott Hall, Berzerker, Warlord, etc. plus if you spend at least $50 and have a US address, shipping is free.
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Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on Jul 5, 2018 19:14:41 GMT -5
You should check out WFigs classifieds, specifically penny1rockets. He has a lot of stuff, in great condition, for great prices. |
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Papi Joker
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Post by Papi Joker on Jul 5, 2018 20:08:17 GMT -5
Negan™ don't collect just because. pick an era, a wrestler, etc. for example with me, I choose to collect Attitude Era and old school stuff. plus all Hitman and Macho Man stuff. Simple!
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