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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 21:51:32 GMT -5
Bleh! And that's probably the end of the Retrofest line right there. I really would've preferred a neon yellow or neon green attire. Even black with the blue on the back would've been cool.This is a nice surprise, I was hoping they would release another Perfect fig but I would have preferred any of the attire choices you mentioned over this one. Who the heck has final say on these attire choices- is this a wish list item from someone at MDT- I guess the opinions of the collector community don't matter anymore?! Also, I cannot believe they are re-using the same damn parts from the legends figure- WTH?? I held back from buying either of the existing elites because I don't like the skinny torso, they left the torso the same on the HOF figure but swapped the arms. Now, it appears they are going back where they started with the same parts as the legends figure had- does Bill still have a say over there or does someone else have the final say on parts/attires?! It honestly looks like they are mailing it in at this point, I wonder if this is due to budget constraints or they just don't care anymore because they think people will buy anything?! Belts help sell figures, also aside from the towel, what other accessory could they have included instead of a belt?!
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Post by LaParka on Feb 3, 2019 21:52:39 GMT -5
This figure is absolutely Perfect. Can't wait to get this in the collection.
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Post by Rattlehead on Feb 3, 2019 21:54:23 GMT -5
Pretty glad he has a new head sculpt. I hope to see a pony tail version of Mr. Perfect/Henning.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2019 22:00:38 GMT -5
not sold on that likeness. it's probably good but ruined by the paint in the protohopefully the final release looks better wouldve preferred almost any other attire...green, black/white triangle, yellow...because he wore this for such a short time and if they use LEGENDS 2 parts I SWEAR TO CTHULU It looks a bit off to me but as you mentioned it's probably the poor paint job that is to blame instead of a bad sculpt. This has been a hallmark of Mattel figures IMO- great sculpts ruined by poor paint jobs. Does this figure have that new face print technology, that could be why it looks off. Also, is it me or is that another one of those damn painted torsos (like the HOF figure had)?! The skin tone of the torso doesn't match the skin tone of the arms.
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Post by bharrisfan on Feb 3, 2019 22:52:18 GMT -5
@cdnmadness ya im sure it's the new print tech also looks like painted skin torso. original bill would be rolling in his grave
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Post by ztj_wwf on Feb 3, 2019 23:12:46 GMT -5
Slip on the sleeveless nWo shirt that came with the Scott Hall Elite and you have a decent nWo Hennig.
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Post by DestroyerOfNations on Feb 4, 2019 0:20:04 GMT -5
I'm really digging this line! Don't have much need for another Mr. Perfect but like someone said, it would look better with an nWo shirt than the yellow basic I'm currently using does. Could really use that IC title, too.
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Post by buddyboy101 on Feb 4, 2019 0:29:12 GMT -5
This will be MINE. I was at Survivor Series '92 when he wore this teaming with Mach against Razor and Flair. That Pay per View was one of my favorite of all time. Oh man. This was the first PPV I saw, and it's still my absolute favorite!! Such an interesting time too with the Warrior/Bulldog debacle, and many changes to the card right before the event. I always loved the spooky tree graphics they used to promote the matches (see below). This figure is an amazing surprise for multiple reasons - first, I honestly didn't expect the RetroFest line to continue; second, I had kinda given up on another Mr. Perfect figure; and third, a new scan for Perfect! So much awesomeness. The scan is better than the original, but the jawline is too wide/square. Oh well. Loving the Survivor Series 92 attire too! Yeah it's not as colorful as some others, but there have been a few of those already (orange, blue, yellow), and this will serve as a solid nWo/Hennig base. Kudos to Mattel for pulling this off! Now we could use a 92 Taker (without mullet) or Hawk/Animal in their gold pads!! Also on my bucket list are Hollywood Hogan, Ahmed Johnson, Al Snow, Gorilla Monsoon, and Stooges.
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 4, 2019 1:41:13 GMT -5
Bleh! And that's probably the end of the Retrofest line right there. I really would've preferred a neon yellow or neon green attire. Even black with the blue on the back would've been cool.This is a nice surprise, I was hoping they would release another Perfect fig but I would have preferred any of the attire choices you mentioned over this one. Who the heck has final say on these attire choices- is this a wish list item from someone at MDT- I guess the opinions of the collector community don't matter anymore?! Also, I cannot believe they are re-using the same damn parts from the legends figure- WTH?? I held back from buying either of the existing elites because I don't like the skinny torso, they left the torso the same on the HOF figure but swapped the arms. Now, it appears they are going back where they started with the same parts as the legends figure had- does Bill still have a say over there or does someone else have the final say on parts/attires?! It honestly looks like they are mailing it in at this point, I wonder if this is due to budget constraints or they just don't care anymore because they think people will buy anything?! Belts help sell figures, also aside from the towel, what other accessory could they have included instead of a belt?! A piece of chewing gum and an extra open hand to swat it into the crowd.
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 4, 2019 1:49:18 GMT -5
That definitely looks like the Legends body. So he’ll be 8 feet tall and bulimic. I like that we got a new head. I don’t pass on Perfect figures. I just don’t understand how this isn’t on the 4-pack body. Even that one is too skinny but at least the height is more accurate.
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Post by hoganvspiper on Feb 4, 2019 9:21:13 GMT -5
Easy pass based on Mattel using the Legends parts which makes him way too tall and skinny, not crazy about chosen attire and I think the prior head sculpt looks better.
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Post by Gorilla on Feb 4, 2019 9:48:52 GMT -5
Complainers.
Who says this is the final version? Bill often makes part changes before release.
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Post by petehenchusa on Feb 4, 2019 10:28:23 GMT -5
I like it. Needed a new perfect, not a huge fan of the attire on the 4 pack one I have, and I always need more towels
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Post by screech on Feb 4, 2019 10:38:38 GMT -5
yeah guys let's wait until it's on the shelves and there’s no turning back before we make any comments on them reverting to the old part choices. only positive comments allowed until then!
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Post by Medieval on Feb 4, 2019 10:55:18 GMT -5
When we first saw HOF 4-pack Mr.Perfect proto it also had the legends body didn't it? Maybe I am remembering incorrectly.
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Post by Gorilla on Feb 4, 2019 11:12:27 GMT -5
When we first saw HOF 4-pack Mr.Perfect proto it also had the legends body didn't it? Maybe I am remembering incorrectly. I think you're right
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Post by WOOOOOO on Feb 4, 2019 11:48:55 GMT -5
Not the best attire but still a great figure. Probably wait to get it though as it seems with all these retro fest patience is key. A month or so after release they are half price on the gamestop website. Plus the online ones I've received are in better condition packages than ones I find in stores
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Feb 4, 2019 11:52:38 GMT -5
What a waste. People wanted his green look and they went with black. Another repaint. A) Not a repaint. B) How would a green singlet be less of a repaint?
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Post by Cammi Oh on Feb 4, 2019 12:25:06 GMT -5
I like it. I'd like it more in neon yellow / blue back singlet but I like this one, too.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Feb 4, 2019 12:37:20 GMT -5
What a waste. People wanted his green look and they went with black. Another repaint. A) Not a repaint. B) How would a green singlet be less of a repaint? I addressed that I made a mistake and didn’t see the new head. More people wanted a different look other than this one. It isn’t a repaintyoute right. Same character that’s had multiple releases should have been what I said instead
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