nocturnal
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Post by nocturnal on May 1, 2019 3:37:57 GMT -5
According to bill via my IG post comments, he said Nxt elites aren’t discontinued but most likely all of series 4 has been shipped out Thank you for alleviating some considerable anxiety. It may be my novice level of experience with hunting Elites in the wild, but I was beginning to assume they were done with the NXT line based on the following: 1. Bill's comments about toning down production on all the exclusives 2. The short duration of series 4 being in Michigan stores and the low number of appearances. I know of at least 12 SE MI stores that never got it to my knowledge. 3. Assuming the all-time Hall of Fame Peg Warmer known as Shower Rusev contributed greatly to the abbreviated run of series 4 to the point of Mattel deciding the kill the entire line just after series 4 production had started. I know he's already kind of a tired joke, but it almost can't be overstated what a monumental dud he was. EVERY store except one I've seen that has NXT Elite pegs has had 2x Shower Rusev. The exception had only 1x (and I assume the other one in the case must've been destroyed or stolen rather than bought). Honorable mention Reigns was often there with him. 4. Announcement of Roderick Strong in series 5 last year and not a peep about it since. This may be where my inexperience comes in, because I assumed the lack of any NXT mention whatsoever in the Bill video or with any of the previewed figures at Axxess meant doom/discontinuation. Perhaps the timing always has been such that they get announced at SD Comic-Con rather than WM weekend? In any case I NEED a Roddy figure. I've been a HUGE fan of the guy ever since getting into ROH about 14 years ago, plus there's the angle of completing Undisputed. I'm glad to not be toeing the ledge with paranoia anymore, but I won't be completely assuaged until I see official confirmation of a series 5 lineup. |
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Post by hitmancmedge on May 1, 2019 8:15:37 GMT -5
According to bill via my IG post comments, he said Nxt elites aren’t discontinued but most likely all of series 4 has been shipped out Thank you for alleviating some considerable anxiety. It may be my novice level of experience with hunting Elites in the wild, but I was beginning to assume they were done with the NXT line based on the following: 1. Bill's comments about toning down production on all the exclusives 2. The short duration of series 4 being in Michigan stores and the low number of appearances. I know of at least 12 SE MI stores that never got it to my knowledge. 3. Assuming the all-time Hall of Fame Peg Warmer known as Shower Rusev contributed greatly to the abbreviated run of series 4 to the point of Mattel deciding the kill the entire line just after series 4 production had started. I know he's already kind of a tired joke, but it almost can't be overstated what a monumental dud he was. EVERY store except one I've seen that has NXT Elite pegs has had 2x Shower Rusev. The exception had only 1x (and I assume the other one in the case must've been destroyed or stolen rather than bought). Honorable mention Reigns was often there with him. 4. Announcement of Roderick Strong in series 5 last year and not a peep about it since. This may be where my inexperience comes in, because I assumed the lack of any NXT mention whatsoever in the Bill video or with any of the previewed figures at Axxess meant doom/discontinuation. Perhaps the timing always has been such that they get announced at SD Comic-Con rather than WM weekend? In any case I NEED a Roddy figure. I've been a HUGE fan of the guy ever since getting into ROH about 14 years ago, plus there's the angle of completing Undisputed. I'm glad to not be toeing the ledge with paranoia anymore, but I won't be completely assuaged until I see official confirmation of a series 5 lineup. There was at one point news that Hideo replaces Finn in series 5, so it was at least acknowledged after that point. Although rumor is Hideo isn’t coming now cause of his release. |
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nocturnal
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Post by nocturnal on May 2, 2019 4:30:01 GMT -5
Correcto. I assume we’ll never see that Itami figure again, meaning the only guy left that we’ve heard/seen tied to series 5 is dear Roderick. Thanks for the response though. I failed to indicate I was aware of Hideo.
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Post by Medieval on May 2, 2019 8:35:24 GMT -5
Correcto. I assume we’ll never see that Itami figure again, meaning the only guy left that we’ve heard/seen tied to series 5 is dear Roderick. Thanks for the response though. I failed to indicate I was aware of Hideo. Andrade and Titus are also suppose to be in series 5. |
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Post by PJ on May 2, 2019 20:00:18 GMT -5
According to Popfindr it looks like Monroe NY received another case of NXT figures.
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Post by Artie Kendall on May 2, 2019 20:34:37 GMT -5
About four months ago my closest target only had two of Rusev. About two months ago they were purchased and for two months popfindr was at zero. Two days ago I notice it go to eight. Later that night it went down to six. This morning it was back to eight. So i go in today to see if they have Black for a friend. Apparently the guy bought Rusev months ago, bought two of the new NXT figures and returned the Rusevs. So Rusev is back. I did get Black for my friend.
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FUSamBaker
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Post by FUSamBaker on May 3, 2019 17:02:49 GMT -5
I’m super confused, so Hideo was canceled? Did we have MOC pics of him? That’s a little far in to cancel a figure isn’t it? They put Eva Marie out quite a bit after she left (THANKFULLY!)
What about that basic set with Roddy, Billie, Paige and Xavier? They had MOC pics too. Like are there just boxes of NXT Basics and Elite Hideos sitting around somewhere that will never go anywhere? 😂
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Post by LK3 on May 3, 2019 17:12:08 GMT -5
I’m super confused, so Hideo was canceled? Did we have MOC pics of him? That’s a little far in to cancel a figure isn’t it? They put Eva Marie out quite a bit after she left (THANKFULLY!) What about that basic set with Roddy, Billie, Paige and Xavier? They had MOC pics too. Like are there just boxes of NXT Basics and Elite Hideos sitting around somewhere that will never go anywhere? 😂 Interesting to wonder what they do with those figs. They pulled E55 Enzo, but not before it made its way to shelves briefly. Then it took a while for E55 to actually make it to shelves again without him. |
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Post by FUSamBaker on May 3, 2019 18:01:17 GMT -5
I’m super confused, so Hideo was canceled? Did we have MOC pics of him? That’s a little far in to cancel a figure isn’t it? They put Eva Marie out quite a bit after she left (THANKFULLY!) What about that basic set with Roddy, Billie, Paige and Xavier? They had MOC pics too. Like are there just boxes of NXT Basics and Elite Hideos sitting around somewhere that will never go anywhere? 😂 Interesting to wonder what they do with those figs. They pulled E55 Enzo, but not before it made its way to shelves briefly. Then it took a while for E55 to actually make it to shelves again without him. I feel like it could be another “factory case found!” deal in like 20 years 😂. It just seems wasteful. You know those NXT figures are somewhere. I wonder if they possibly took the Billie Kay’s and used them for her upcoming figure. I imagine they could have retooled her between then and when it comes out. They could have also taken the Basic Roddy heads and used them for his upcoming Elite. It’s such a mystery. |
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Post by Medieval on May 3, 2019 18:27:27 GMT -5
There could be nxt 3 basics out there somewhere in a warehouse I guess. But the Moc ones we saw were most likely test prototypes. Meaning there are only a few of each if that out there.
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Post by powerfred3k on May 3, 2019 19:06:05 GMT -5
Well I still don't have aleister or McIntyre if anyone is feeling charitable.
I might be getting drew in a pending trade but that's all.
All target stores around me are still clogged with shower rusev aka the worst mattel figure of all time.
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Post by Purple Reigns on May 3, 2019 21:38:04 GMT -5
I'm going to rage if they can Hideo. I've waited five years for the elite.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on May 3, 2019 21:53:50 GMT -5
I’ve finally seen a few Drew’s, but the coming elite is strictly better.
Still have never seen a Dunne or Black...
Plenty of random e64 though...
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Post by nocturnal on May 4, 2019 2:58:10 GMT -5
About four months ago my closest target only had two of Rusev. About two months ago they were purchased and for two months popfindr was at zero. Two days ago I notice it go to eight. Later that night it went down to six. This morning it was back to eight. So i go in today to see if they have Black for a friend. Apparently the guy bought Rusev months ago, bought two of the new NXT figures and returned the Rusevs. So Rusev is back. I did get Black for my friend. I tried to convince my buddy in Grand Rapids (MI) to do this Rusev buying scheme but he’s too lazy and tried to say it wouldn’t work. So instead I had to clean out both Blacks in the case I chased to Hartland to hook him up. I can’t believe all of a sudden a few straggler cases of 4 are showing up. I’ll keep my popfindr steady refreshing and try to help out some of you guys still looking for Black if I see any jumps. I don’t have a feeling about Titus but this talk of an Almas elite in any form has me feeling dreamy. I’m still holding my breath on a series 5 lineup announcement though. Getting dizzy. |
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Post by xtremer18 on May 9, 2019 13:40:41 GMT -5
Has the Hideo Itami been canceled?
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Post by JC Motors on May 9, 2019 16:46:43 GMT -5
I'm so glad I got Ruby Riott in a trade here
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Post by HHH316 on May 9, 2019 23:23:47 GMT -5
I never found a Black or McIntyre, but it's not the end of the world. They'll get more figures released.
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2019 23:28:46 GMT -5
Probably stopping at my local Target after work tomorrow.
Is anyone still after these? If so and I can snag anything, I will.
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Post by RKOrton on May 10, 2019 1:19:37 GMT -5
Still can not find Aleister on LA
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Post by Odafin Tutuola on May 11, 2019 18:34:33 GMT -5
I've checked out the big Targets and I never seen this set on the pegs but I don't have worry about it because I gave it thanks to my wife and the wonderful Target employees.
Just a question to all. Do you find these on the pegs and which superstar from this set is easy to find?
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