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Post by stc13 on Dec 19, 2018 18:45:48 GMT -5
For me it was my first order. I hadn't bought a figure since the dying days of the BCA line. But I saw WM Heritage Razor at Target and had to have it.
A few days later I was looking online to see what other classic wrestlers they made. I came across RSC, and shortly after bought the RSC HBK, which was my favorite Hasbro figure, and the battle pack LOD in blue. They were my favorite tag team, and I always thought the blue look was cooler than their more recognizable red, so I was blown away to see it in action figure form. I put in the order, and swore that was the end of buying wrestling figures as a grown adult.
...I think you can guess how that went.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2018 18:50:43 GMT -5
The first purchase for me was the Unmasked Kane RSC exclusive. Still one of my fav Kane figures ever
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Post by MKSavage on Dec 19, 2018 18:58:15 GMT -5
Legends Macho King (First RSC purchase) and 1992 HBK. Also, elite 43 Bret Hitman Hart because I never saw this figure in stores.
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Post by Rattlehead on Dec 19, 2018 19:04:09 GMT -5
Great question. Mine would be the RSE Cactus Jack. That figure was perfectly done representing 1 of my favorite matches. Plus those were the days when my collection was manageable.
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Post by Old School Collector on Dec 19, 2018 19:11:55 GMT -5
My R3 Mr. Perfect pre-order that I never got a refund for ...
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Post by PJ on Dec 19, 2018 19:29:05 GMT -5
My R3 Mr. Perfect pre-order that I never got a refund for ... Didn’t they give you credit? That’s what I got for the cancelled Mr. Perfect. That was the first figure I had ever preordered from them.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Dec 19, 2018 19:51:50 GMT -5
Umatched Fury Punk, in Cubs attire - which for some reason, Mattel couldn't/wouldn't make. In more recent times, the elite 30 Batista with all that new ink. There was never a need for us UK'ers to get our RSC exclusives from RSC itself, 'cos the now defunct 'wrestling world' took care of those. To this day, I still kick myself for not getting a Macho king for cheap, when I had the chance. Luckily, I did get 'in chains' Kane, Austin, and two SES Punks, before the prices rocketed.
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Post by dollarbill04 on Dec 19, 2018 22:10:14 GMT -5
I discovered RSC shortly after I started collecting and the first fig I ordered from them will always be my favorite: The Macho King. A close second would be the second I ordered, RSC Stone Cold.
What about a figure that you COULD'VE gotten from RSC, but didnt? I still kick myself occasionally for not getting Legends Arn when I had the chance. There was also a loose Sherri for the longest time, would've went great with Macho King.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 19, 2018 22:26:10 GMT -5
I discovered RSC shortly after I started collecting and the first fig I ordered from them will always be my favorite: The Macho King. A close second would be the second I ordered, RSC Stone Cold. What about a figure that you COULD'VE gotten from RSC, but didnt? I still kick myself occasionally for not getting Legends Arn when I had the chance. There was also a loose Sherri for the longest time, would've went great with Macho King. My first order from rsc was the macho king and rse nwo savage both which I was super excited about until it came and the macho king was rattling around in the package (I collect machos moc). I’m very glad to have gotten a moc nwo savage in that order for $35 back then but I wasn’t thrilled about the order as a whole. My regret is not buying a second of both of those at that price. Also I was unaware at the time that the loose figures rsc sold were new, I thought they were used. I would’ve bought a few of those cheap loose figs including both rockers for $5.
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Post by Old School Collector on Dec 19, 2018 23:45:23 GMT -5
My R3 Mr. Perfect pre-order that I never got a refund for ... Didn’t they give you credit? That’s what I got for the cancelled Mr. Perfect. That was the first figure I had ever preordered from them. Nope, nothing. I emailed 3 seperate times about it, too. This was also the very first thing that I had ever ordered from Ringside. All other orders from them have been fantastic, but this was a pretty shady start.
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Dec 20, 2018 1:02:23 GMT -5
Mines not really a purchase story but it brings back memories to think about it.
Back in 2009 before Instagram, before Wrestling Figure Youtubers were big, i always used to visit Ringside every day waiting for any new figure info and pre-orders. I always got so excited when a new pre-order set came up and would keep visiting every day after waiting for pictures. I did this through 2010 as well but stopped mostly around 2012 when i started to get bored with figures that year.
Another thing i love remembering is whenever a set came in stock, shortly after a 'Figure Insider' video with Tom would come out and i loved watching those, especially the ones where he built playsets and had figures posed at the end (Which inspired a lot of spots during my own matches). I still remember in one of them he said "Go outside and do jumping jacks while i build this".
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Dec 20, 2018 1:39:01 GMT -5
Mines not really a purchase story but it brings back memories to think about it. Back in 2009 before Instagram, before Wrestling Figure Youtubers were big, i always used to visit Ringside every day waiting for any new figure info and pre-orders. I always got so excited when a new pre-order set came up and would keep visiting every day after waiting for pictures. I did this through 2010 as well but stopped mostly around 2012 when i started to get bored with figures that year. Another thing i love remembering is whenever a set came in stock, shortly after a 'Figure Insider' video with Tom would come out and i loved watching those, especially the ones where he built playsets and had figures posed at the end (Which inspired a lot of spots during my own matches). I still remember in one of them he said "Go outside and do jumping jacks while i build this". I miss those figure insider videos. Tom was the MAN!! I loved his elite scale review and the jakks mitb videos. He was such a great person to do it. The new figure insiders are just boring now
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 2:44:54 GMT -5
My favorite thing I've gotten from RSC is the ringside barricade. It's just a game changer if you are building an arena. I've got this on the way. Genuinely can't wait to get it.
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Dec 20, 2018 16:37:00 GMT -5
All American hulk hogan! He was my childhood idol.
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Post by Lando! on Dec 20, 2018 19:17:25 GMT -5
I love all these responses! I love getting a glimpse of everyone’s nostalgia. I know it wasn’t Ringside, but for my 13th Birthday my dad ordered the Jakks RSR Wrestlemania 2 Steel Cage set. WWEShop had it on sale for $55, and I told him that was all I wanted for my birthday and showed it to him on the computer. He said money was tight so we couldn’t afford it. It crushed me but I told him him and my mom didn’t need to spend any money for my birthday, so the family could have it. I remember laying in my room with tears in my eyes and my dad came in my room about 30 minutes later to tell me Happy Birthday and that he had ordered the ring for me.
I can’t wait to have kids so I can surprise them with whatever stuff they’re into.
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Post by LA Times on Dec 20, 2018 20:17:02 GMT -5
First Ringside purchase was back in 2007 and other than a Tyson Tomko TNA shirt, I dont remember what else I ordered
Favorite purchase would have to be the Storm Collectibles Hollywood Hulk Hogan. I didnt know what to expect from it and its hard to buy something only available online when you cant see it in your hands, but I was not disappointed. A Storm Collectibles figure for $24.99 is a bargain and it was smart for Hogan to hook up with them when Mattel wouldnt make his figures anymore. Hopefully, they will make an 80s yellow/red Hogan with his 1984-86 all white attire as an alternate figure.
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Dec 23, 2018 13:44:20 GMT -5
When I picked up a loose Ringside exclusive Bret Hart (all pink, with accessories). Especially since Bret is my favorite, and looking at the price it goes for now a days.
Picked up a loose Legends Bam Bam. When I went to purchase it, it came out as "out of stock" then a couple of minutes later it was available. I picked it up right away! It felt so good.
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Post by Rattlehead on Dec 23, 2018 16:36:44 GMT -5
My R3 Mr. Perfect pre-order that I never got a refund for ... I never knew this was a thing. Just seen the prototype. Since you weren't refunded the 1st time, what motivated you to make another purchase from RS?
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Post by Nick Papagiorgio on Dec 23, 2018 18:17:53 GMT -5
The first time I heard of Ringside was back in the 90's and order a bunch of stuff like Bone Crunchers but the first time I ordered from Ringside as an adult was 3 figures from Elite Series 1. Since I live in New York City and Ringside is in Long Island I think shipping is pretty fast.
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Post by Old School Collector on Dec 23, 2018 20:29:01 GMT -5
My R3 Mr. Perfect pre-order that I never got a refund for ... I never knew this was a thing. Just seen the prototype. Since you weren't refunded the 1st time, what motivated you to make another purchase from RS? Classic Superstars Ultimate Warrior, I believe ... it’s been so long ago, but I think that’s what it was.
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