aaron34
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Post by aaron34 on Mar 3, 2019 4:08:07 GMT -5
Does anyone know if there was any particular reason Cesaro was replaced with Macho Man in series 9?
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Post by theicwguy on Mar 3, 2019 6:53:33 GMT -5
He would warm?
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Hasbromaniac
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Mar 3, 2019 8:01:06 GMT -5
One would hope that it's because Mattel is taking the time to get his head right, unlike Shawn. Probably doubt that is the case though.
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Post by SteveHulk on Mar 3, 2019 10:14:50 GMT -5
Hopefully they're making each wave 2 modern guys and 2 Flashbacks?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Mar 3, 2019 10:19:05 GMT -5
Macho > Cesaro
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 3, 2019 10:47:50 GMT -5
Yeah, as a couple others said, hopefully they've finally realized who the target audience of this line really is and are opting for more flashbacks.
That Macho was such a nice surprise when unveiled.
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Post by Chicago on Mar 3, 2019 11:01:12 GMT -5
Hopefully they're making each wave 2 modern guys and 2 Flashbacks? This seems to be the most likely reason for the change. Series 10 is also expected to have this balance of 2 current & 2 classic characters (Matt Hardy/Elias and Diesel/JYD). I think Mattel knows there is a demand for not only Macho Man Retro figures, but Flashback Retros as a whole.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 3, 2019 11:53:59 GMT -5
Hopefully they're making each wave 2 modern guys and 2 Flashbacks? This seems to be the most likely reason for the change. Series 10 is also expected to have this balance of 2 current & 2 classic characters (Matt Hardy/Elias and Diesel/JYD). I think Mattel knows there is a demand for not only Macho Man Retro figures, but Flashback Retros as a whole. Yeah, and pretty sure the green trunks Macho is the most popular in that wave too based on the ringside top ten the week all the new preorders went up.
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Post by punksnotdead on Mar 3, 2019 12:13:37 GMT -5
That Macho is hot garbage. The head/bandana looks like amateur hour and he’s wearing tiny little work boots. It’s getting a pass because he’s in the JCP catalog attire, but it’s a poorly repainted Stone Cold.
Not to mention, there were 4 different Machos in the Hasbro line and then we got a WCW Retro of him already. Lots of guys I’d love in this style and getting a Macho that Hasbro did twice as well 30 years ago, just in orange, was not on my list of wants.
Not sure what happened with Cesaro but Macho certainly looks like he was thrown together at the last minute. I think The Bar sucks but it’d be pretty dumb not to get Cesaro at this point.
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drnickriviera995
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Post by drnickriviera995 on Mar 3, 2019 12:50:53 GMT -5
That Macho is hot garbage. The head/bandana looks like amateur hour and he’s wearing tiny little work boots. It’s getting a pass because he’s in the JCP catalog attire, but it’s a poorly repainted Stone Cold. Not to mention, there were 4 different Machos in the Hasbro line and then we got a WCW Retro of him already. Lots of guys I’d love in this style and getting a Macho that Hasbro did twice as well 30 years ago, just in orange, was not on my list of wants. Not sure what happened with Cesaro but Macho certainly looks like he was thrown together at the last minute. I think The Bar sucks but it’d be pretty dumb not to get Cesaro at this point. I'll take this Macho over a current guy 100x over, but agreed that it's slapped together sloppily. But, so are most of these guys. They've used those Austin midget boots for everyone they've made with that mech besides the guys that get the kick pads. He should also be ripped for that era. Not to mention, he should also be tanned, but I'm sorta glad Mattel tends to use the same skin tone on all caucasion guys in retro/basic/elites since it makes it possible to swap heads and not have it look off. But, Mattel just sees this line as an easy money grab, so most guys won't be done correctly and I'll still buy the flashbacks anyway because I love the Hasbros so much and have been dreaming of the line to continue for 20 years now. Even if it is half-assed like it is.
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Post by SteveHulk on Mar 3, 2019 12:55:31 GMT -5
I'll take this Macho over a current guy 100x over
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