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Post by MKSavage on Oct 4, 2022 10:17:51 GMT -5
Wow thanks guys, need to take the plunge so! Random other question - the new Jerry Lawler Retro - is that a part of a new wave or an exclusive? Looks great. Ta Nothing was announced that I know of, I think he might be one of the figures in the wave after the next wave (R&B Hammer, USA Luger, Doink, Tugboat).
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Post by hulkjoegan on Oct 9, 2022 7:37:59 GMT -5
Bump! 😂
I don’t like it when this thread disappears off of the first page! 😂
Hopefully if the line continues to perform well, they will start dropping 3 or 4 sets a year.
Although I suppose with the ringside sets, it is up to 3 🤔
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Post by gentlemanjohnny on Oct 9, 2022 11:40:41 GMT -5
Bump! 😂 I don’t like it when this thread disappears off of the first page! 😂 Hopefully if the line continues to perform well, they will start dropping 3 or 4 sets a year. Although I suppose with the ringside sets, it is up to 3 🤔
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TheWholeFnShow
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Post by TheWholeFnShow on Oct 9, 2022 13:07:51 GMT -5
Swapped heads with the new basic. I think it came out great.
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Post by mrh on Oct 9, 2022 14:44:48 GMT -5
Bump! 😂 I don’t like it when this thread disappears off of the first page! 😂 Hopefully if the line continues to perform well, they will start dropping 3 or 4 sets a year. Although I suppose with the ringside sets, it is up to 3 🤔
Still worries me for this line that they're still available on Mattel Creations. Though I guess now Mattel knows what the real market is -- but not a great sign for the future. Unless some gets come out amazing, and people go back and buy the others.
I really think skimping on the design of these to keep them cheap really hurt the line...
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Post by hulkjoegan on Oct 9, 2022 16:44:47 GMT -5
Bump! 😂 I don’t like it when this thread disappears off of the first page! 😂 Hopefully if the line continues to perform well, they will start dropping 3 or 4 sets a year. Although I suppose with the ringside sets, it is up to 3 🤔
Still worries me for this line that they're still available on Mattel Creations. Though I guess now Mattel knows what the real market is -- but not a great sign for the future. Unless some gets come out amazing, and people go back and buy the others.
I really think skimping on the design of these to keep them cheap really hurt the line...
I think you may be worrying about nothing…Steve said that they made more than the last series and that they sold more, including to both new and returning buyers. So sounds like things are going great or at the very least just fine.
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Oct 9, 2022 17:30:02 GMT -5
Swapped heads with the new basic. I think it came out great. I am in the camp that loves the look of Basic, Elite, and Ultimate heads on Retros. I would go as far to say that if it would save Mattel some money and allow it to be used on soft goods or other accessories to include with Retros, they should go all in.
Do they have the same cartoony look that has Hasbro had? No. But things evolve over time and this is a great example of where the evolution works.
That Brock looks incredible. The second my Ultimate gets here, I’m going to make that along with an updated street gear Brock using Ambrose and Piper’s shirt from the Hollywood line.
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Post by figurehumble on Oct 10, 2022 3:46:41 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus?
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Post by hulkjoegan on Oct 10, 2022 3:54:51 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus? I would say a Mega Maniacs Brutus is a no brainier!
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Post by casanova on Oct 10, 2022 7:02:41 GMT -5
Swapped heads with the new basic. I think it came out great. I am in the camp that loves the look of Basic, Elite, and Ultimate heads on Retros. I would go as far to say that if it would save Mattel some money and allow it to be used on soft goods or other accessories to include with Retros, they should go all in.
Do they have the same cartoony look that has Hasbro had? No. But things evolve over time and this is a great example of where the evolution works.
That Brock looks incredible. The second my Ultimate gets here, I’m going to make that along with an updated street gear Brock using Ambrose and Piper’s shirt from the Hollywood line. Agree more or less. I kind of prefer the Basic heads on Retros. The reduced paint apps match the simplicity of Retros a little better than the (more) detailed Ultimate headsculpts. Same with FX technology. I really prefer the older Elite sculpts on Retros. Another positive aspect is that you get the older Elites for small money, so you could upgrade your Retros rather cheap. Adding Elite accesoires is also nice. I did add a vest to AJ Styles (+head swap) and Austin and they really add some variety and reduce the feeling of endless body reusing on the shelf.
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Post by MKSavage on Oct 10, 2022 8:24:45 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus? I hope so. That would make a lot of sense. Mega Maniacs Brutus would be ideal as well. The Brutus #2 from the old Hasbro series was one of my favorite molds, I hope Mattel can replicate that one - or at least get close to it.
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Post by RedDevil on Oct 10, 2022 13:27:11 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus? I'd be amazed if we don't get a puncher HBK soon - as you say, the reappearance of the move with Lawler almost guarantees it in my eyes. The question is though: which attire do they use for the figure? We've talked about it before in this thread, but some options: i. The white and red, as originally planned - we did get the Hasbro like that though, so might be a bit boring due to that? ii. The white and black variation of the above, like Mattel have done in a couple of sets recently? iii. The zebra and black gear from his first IC title win vs. Bulldog? iv. The red and white from Survivor Series '92 vs. Bret? v. The white and gold from Royal Rumble '93 vs. Jannetty? vi. Grey and white from WrestleMania IX against Tatanka? Lots of good options from around that time period. I wouldn't even be surprised to see the figure appear in the buddle after the Lawler set.
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Post by MKSavage on Oct 10, 2022 16:39:11 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus? I'd be amazed if we don't get a puncher HBK soon - as you say, the reappearance of the move with Lawler almost guarantees it in my eyes. The question is though: which attire do they use for the figure? We've talked about it before in this thread, but some options: i. The white and red, as originally planned - we did get the Hasbro like that though, so might be a bit boring due to that? ii. The white and black variation of the above, like Mattel have done in a couple of sets recently? iii. The zebra and black gear from his first IC title win vs. Bulldog? iv. The red and white from Survivor Series '92 vs. Bret? v. The white and gold from Royal Rumble '93 vs. Jannetty? vi. Grey and white from WrestleMania IX against Tatanka? Lots of good options from around that time period. I wouldn't even be surprised to see the figure appear in the buddle after the Lawler set. If not the white and red like the Hasbro figure was going to be, I'd go with the red and white from Survivor Series 1992. I always liked that gear; I hope we get it as an elite one day.
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Post by glassoni0n on Oct 10, 2022 17:42:38 GMT -5
Now that the punch action is coming back with Lawler, do you think that they'll do a punch action Shawn Michales to match what the prototype looked like before they switched to the Martel body? And if they go down that path will they also do the other missing prototypes like a moon belly Kamala and the yellow and red Brutus? I'd be amazed if we don't get a puncher HBK soon - as you say, the reappearance of the move with Lawler almost guarantees it in my eyes. The question is though: which attire do they use for the figure? We've talked about it before in this thread, but some options: i. The white and red, as originally planned - we did get the Hasbro like that though, so might be a bit boring due to that? ii. The white and black variation of the above, like Mattel have done in a couple of sets recently? iii. The zebra and black gear from his first IC title win vs. Bulldog? iv. The red and white from Survivor Series '92 vs. Bret? v. The white and gold from Royal Rumble '93 vs. Jannetty? vi. Grey and white from WrestleMania IX against Tatanka? Lots of good options from around that time period. I wouldn't even be surprised to see the figure appear in the buddle after the Lawler set. Not sure if this is too late era for people, but I would love to see an HBK in teal tights a la Summerslam 95 and the subsequent BCA figure
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Post by casanova on Oct 11, 2022 12:00:30 GMT -5
I'd be amazed if we don't get a puncher HBK soon - as you say, the reappearance of the move with Lawler almost guarantees it in my eyes. The question is though: which attire do they use for the figure? We've talked about it before in this thread, but some options: i. The white and red, as originally planned - we did get the Hasbro like that though, so might be a bit boring due to that? ii. The white and black variation of the above, like Mattel have done in a couple of sets recently? iii. The zebra and black gear from his first IC title win vs. Bulldog? iv. The red and white from Survivor Series '92 vs. Bret? v. The white and gold from Royal Rumble '93 vs. Jannetty? vi. Grey and white from WrestleMania IX against Tatanka? Lots of good options from around that time period. I wouldn't even be surprised to see the figure appear in the buddle after the Lawler set. If not the white and red like the Hasbro figure was going to be, I'd go with the red and white from Survivor Series 1992. I always liked that gear; I hope we get it as an elite one day. I always thought that his blue tights / white boots attire (he wore it against Razor in the 2nd ladder match I think) would have been a perfect third variant.
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Post by brad on Oct 12, 2022 10:43:29 GMT -5
I'd like a '89 summer slam pack. Zeus, Demolition Duggan, Sherri, Heenan, Rooster, Rude with Warrior tights... seriously, take my money!
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Post by RedDevil on Oct 14, 2022 7:47:27 GMT -5
I've noticed that on the Mattel Creations WWE page that the 2nd bundle is now listed as "Only a few left! Act fast" - when I looked at the page a few days ago I'm 90% sure it wasn't listed as such; other products were but I checked if the bundle was as that's my main interest. If that reflects that more sales are still being made and it's about to sell-out of the higher quantity produced this time then that must be very good news for the line. creations.mattel.com/en-gb/collections/wwe#?page=1
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Post by brad on Oct 14, 2022 11:17:12 GMT -5
hopefully this second set will establish a sweet spot for demand. perhaps they made a ton more than last time? seems the line is healthy which is all I care about.
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Oct 15, 2022 15:45:41 GMT -5
Ordered a wave one bundle off ringside last week. To my surprise, new factory dates tamp on outer box. Makes it the 6th different stamped outer carton I now own.
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Post by SteveHulk on Oct 18, 2022 0:21:32 GMT -5
Really hope they sort the international pricing/mess out on MC, before the next series...
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