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Post by RingsideC2 on Aug 24, 2018 13:28:14 GMT -5
The Debut Episode of the Major Wrestling Figure Podcast with Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins is live! mwfpod.podbean.com/Join Matt Cardona (WWE Superstar Zack Ryder) and Brian Myers (WWE Superstar Curt Hawkins) as they talk about one of their favorite hobbies...collecting wrestling toys! Each week these two members of Mattel's “Elite Squad” chat about the latest news, upcoming releases, toy history, vintage collecting and much more! As lifelong wrestling fans and wrestling memorabilia experts, these two have plenty to say about the world of wrestling collectables. They started the obsession as kids and continued it through adulthood, and now as wrestling superstars they now have their own figures and merchandise and an insiders look at the wrestling figure business. PLUS, with all their friends in wrestling, you never know who could make an appearance each episode! If you collect anything wrestling, this is the podcast for you! Hosts: Brian Myers: From Queens, NY, Brian Myers has been collecting toys since he was a child and just never stopped. Known to many as WWE Superstar Curt Hawkins, Brian has been wrestling for the WWE for over 10 years. After a brief stint on the Indies, Brian is now back and in the middle of the most epic losing streak in the history of wrestling! Brian can also be found as the head trainer of Create A Pro Wrestling Academy in Hicksville, NY. Brian loves ECW figures, rare retro toys and the current Mattel collection. Matt Cardona: From Long Island, NY, Matt Cardona has one of the best vintage wrestling figure collections on the planet. His collection includes many pre-production and prototype items. Known to many as WWE Superstar Zack Ryder, Matt familiarized himself with fans as the host of Z! True Long Island Story, a popular YouTube show that chronicled his life. Matt collects many other things in addition to wrestling figures. His toy room is full of Ghostbusters, Star Wars, Rocky, Ninja Turtles, Funko Pops, and much more! When: Each Friday morning Where: Wherever you get your podcasts
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Aug 24, 2018 13:43:18 GMT -5
Isit on Spotify
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Post by LostHawk05 on Aug 24, 2018 13:56:23 GMT -5
Should it be in the Apple podcast app? Because I’m not seeing it.
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JOEJOEJOEJOE
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Post by JOEJOEJOEJOE on Aug 24, 2018 13:59:27 GMT -5
Finally been waiting for something like this!
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Post by LuisTX on Aug 24, 2018 14:00:40 GMT -5
Should it be in the Apple podcast app? Because I’m not seeing it. It doesn't look like it's on there, but I would imagine it will be soon.
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Post by Purple Reigns on Aug 24, 2018 15:01:27 GMT -5
They said they messaged each other back and forth on a wrestling figure forum in 2003 and Zack Ryder joined in 2003. I wonder what Hawkins account is 🤔
I just find it cool people in the business enjoy the same thing I do and is a regular on here. They're just people, I'm surprised no one has harassed him off the site yet.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Aug 24, 2018 15:26:13 GMT -5
They said they messaged each other back and forth on a wrestling figure forum in 2003 and Zack Ryder joined in 2003. I wonder what Hawkins account is 🤔 I just find it cool people in the business enjoy the same thing I do and is a regular on here. They're just people, I'm surprised no one has harassed him off the site yet. hurtcawkins?
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Post by marino13 on Aug 24, 2018 16:02:24 GMT -5
Put this on the Network!
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Aug 24, 2018 16:14:49 GMT -5
If it turns out some of the wrestlers even customize figures, I'm gonna die squealing with joy lol
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Post by LostHawk05 on Aug 24, 2018 16:42:56 GMT -5
So they talk about how we need to go out and support the Retro line......I would LOVE to! I'm sure most of the people here would love to. Mattel really needs to figure out how to get these on shelves/online before they consider this line a failure.
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Post by jayrod2009 on Aug 24, 2018 17:09:13 GMT -5
So they talk about how we need to go out and support the Retro line......I would LOVE to! I'm sure most of the people here would love to. Mattel really needs to figure out how to get these on shelves/online before they consider this line a failure. That falls in retail. Walmart sends popular stock to its stores with most tracfic, meanwhile they send overstock to slower stores then clearance out. Target has BS rules of X amount in stock at all times, and won’t put out new until old stock sells off.
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Post by CampCornette on Aug 24, 2018 17:23:43 GMT -5
Unless they have PJ on as a guest, hard pass
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Post by Henchmen4Hire on Aug 24, 2018 19:17:17 GMT -5
Finished listening, they basically give us an idea of what the podcast will be about, we get a feeling for their personalities, etc. I'm in.
Regarding the retros-
I hate seeing people lose the toy lines they love, but if there simply isn't enough interest then it's time to clear that shelf space (or hire a customizer). I'm 30, I had some of those old WWF and MOTUC and TMNT stuff, but I have no nostalgia for them, especially not with all the amazing sculpts and articulation on modern figures.
There are collectors who like certain aesthetics, and I don't want them to suffer the end of their hobby, but I can't afford to hemorrage money to support their hobby as well as mine.
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Post by RybackV1 on Aug 24, 2018 19:40:55 GMT -5
I've been hoping for a podcast with this idea for a long time now. Great to see the Major Bros as the hosts.
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Post by Thought Collector on Aug 24, 2018 20:28:44 GMT -5
Finished listening, they basically give us an idea of what the podcast will be about, we get a feeling for their personalities, etc. I'm in. Regarding the retros- I hate seeing people lose the toy lines they love, but if there simply isn't enough interest then it's time to clear that shelf space (or hire a customizer). I'm 30, I had some of those old WWF and MOTUC and TMNT stuff, but I have no nostalgia for them, especially not with all the amazing sculpts and articulation on modern figures. There are collectors who like certain aesthetics, and I don't want them to suffer the end of their hobby, but I can't afford to hemorrage money to support their hobby as well as mine. If they end the Retro line the silver lining will be the extra money in my wallet lol. I stopped collecting once Jakks was done and my one and only time getting back in was when they made the Elite Doink figure. And had they made a basic of him I would have picked that up too. The Retro line brought me back until it ends. I'm glad we at least got a Retro ring and all I ask is that it lasts until they release the Diesel and Goldust that were previewed. Maybe they will go out with a bang and give us them in a set with Bret and Razor and I can def. feel fulfilled lol.
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Post by popyduggan on Aug 25, 2018 1:45:50 GMT -5
Weird, I thought his name was actually Zack Ryder.
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Post by Bobby Heenan on Aug 25, 2018 9:50:06 GMT -5
Did anyone pick up the name of the IKEA Case/Shelf they recommend? Or have one already?
Curse those Swedish names!
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Aug 25, 2018 10:32:51 GMT -5
Did anyone pick up the name of the IKEA Case/Shelf they recommend? Or have one already? Curse those Swedish names! deltof
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Post by hbkfan77 on Aug 25, 2018 10:35:08 GMT -5
Finished listening, they basically give us an idea of what the podcast will be about, we get a feeling for their personalities, etc. I'm in. Regarding the retros- I hate seeing people lose the toy lines they love, but if there simply isn't enough interest then it's time to clear that shelf space (or hire a customizer). I'm 30, I had some of those old WWF and MOTUC and TMNT stuff, but I have no nostalgia for them, especially not with all the amazing sculpts and articulation on modern figures. There are collectors who like certain aesthetics, and I don't want them to suffer the end of their hobby, but I can't afford to hemorrage money to support their hobby as well as mine. Not only would getting rid of Retros save people money, I'm guessing it would add to the Elite (and sadly probably basics) budget.
It really is time to end that line.
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Post by marklud on Aug 25, 2018 11:28:24 GMT -5
Finished listening, they basically give us an idea of what the podcast will be about, we get a feeling for their personalities, etc. I'm in. Regarding the retros- I hate seeing people lose the toy lines they love, but if there simply isn't enough interest then it's time to clear that shelf space (or hire a customizer). I'm 30, I had some of those old WWF and MOTUC and TMNT stuff, but I have no nostalgia for them, especially not with all the amazing sculpts and articulation on modern figures. There are collectors who like certain aesthetics, and I don't want them to suffer the end of their hobby, but I can't afford to hemorrage money to support their hobby as well as mine. Not only would getting rid of Retros save people money, I'm guessing it would add to the Elite (and sadly probably basics) budget.
It really is time to end that line.
Mattel has talked about this A MILLION times -- lines have separate budgets. Getting rid of the Retro line won't increase the budget for elites and basics, just like getting rid of something we all hate (like Zombies) won't increase the budget for elites and basics. They're separate.
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