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Post by mrh on May 19, 2023 2:17:29 GMT -5
Great pics. The problem with the line is the heads are cartoony and sometimes too big -- you can really see them in the comparison photos. Otherwise, it's a great line overall.
This is why I switch geads with Elites/Basics. Figures look so much better. Also accessories from the Elite line can be a huge upgrade. My Styles and Austin wear both an Elite vest and have an Elite head. They look so much better this way.
Would you be willing to post some photos of what you've done?
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on May 19, 2023 4:00:16 GMT -5
I don't care who it is but please Mattel at least 1 figure in each wave needs to be someone who would fit in with the original Hasbro WWF line. Fit in in what way? |
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Post by SteveHulk on May 19, 2023 5:18:52 GMT -5
I don't care who it is but please Mattel at least 1 figure in each wave needs to be someone who would fit in with the original Hasbro WWF line. Fit in in what way? I think they probably mean within the same time period or figures that were announced or rumoured by Hasbro(?). Personally, I don't really care about them making "missing" Hasbros... I know figures like RnB Greg Valentine and Tugboat were wanted by some Hasbro collectors - but as someone who doesn't have any original Hasbros, I wasn't really interested in them (I'd have much preferred a normal Greg Valentine!). 🤷♂️ |
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Post by Eric on May 19, 2023 6:48:58 GMT -5
I think they probably mean within the same time period or figures that were announced or rumoured by Hasbro(?). Personally, I don't really care about them making "missing" Hasbros... I know figures like RnB Greg Valentine and Tugboat were wanted by some Hasbro collectors - but as someone who doesn't have any original Hasbros, I wasn't really interested in them (I'd have much preferred a normal Greg Valentine!). 🤷♂️ I'm fine if they do that, but the fact they don't fit so well with the Hasbros makes it not a big deal to me if they don't. I think as long as they fit with the Retro line we have up to this point (it's big enough now that it's its own thing), it'll be good. Just no more modern wrestlers 😉 |
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Post by hulkjoegan on May 19, 2023 8:26:17 GMT -5
My NWO order (plus a couple of Cowboy Bobs for customs) arrived today in the U.K. - haven’t had a chance to open them yet though.
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Post by SteveHulk on May 19, 2023 8:49:00 GMT -5
My NWO order (plus a couple of Cowboy Bobs for customs) arrived today in the U.K. - haven’t had a chance to open them yet though. My NWO set came today too 👍. No Customs charge either, so it was just the US price plus international shipping (...see, Mattel Creations? THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!) |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 19, 2023 10:38:27 GMT -5
My NWO order (plus a couple of Cowboy Bobs for customs) arrived today in the U.K. - haven’t had a chance to open them yet though. My NWO set came today too 👍. No Customs charge either, so it was just the US price plus international shipping (...see, Mattel Creations? THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!) Is it because it is under a certain value? |
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on May 19, 2023 12:49:08 GMT -5
My NWO set came today too 👍. No Customs charge either, so it was just the US price plus international shipping (...see, Mattel Creations? THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!) Is it because it is under a certain value? Yes, which is why it makes no sense that Mattel Creations added ‘tax/duty’ on the last set they sold, we don’t pay it on anything that value so it should be like the first couple of sets where we pay what the US buyers pay and it should be $ to £ conversion. |
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Post by Zincdust on May 19, 2023 13:27:27 GMT -5
Got mine on Wednesday, but the shipper box was all beat to hell. Pulled the figs out, and they're in better shape that I would have guessed, based on the condition of the shipper. Bubbles were not crushed, just a single corner bend on each card (Outsiders: bottom right, Hulk/Syxx: top right).
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Post by RedDevil on May 19, 2023 14:20:58 GMT -5
It’s brilliant to see this. I guess this means that the 500 boxes they had delivered are all gone and another production has been ordered; probably another 5000 sets given what we’ve heard about the minimum quantities Mattel need to produce (though that might be different for a re-run?). Given we’ve heard that the will be a second tag team series then that’ll all very encouraging it seems. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 19, 2023 15:01:55 GMT -5
It’s brilliant to see this. I guess this means that the 500 boxes they had delivered are all gone and another production has been ordered; probably another 5000 sets given what we’ve heard about the minimum quantities Mattel need to produce (though that might be different for a re-run?). Given we’ve heard that the will be a second tag team series then that’ll all very encouraging it seems. Or they only received part of that original 5k in order to get it to customers sooner/to make sure it wasn’t sitting in a warehouse for months and months? Just a thought. |
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Post by RedDevil on May 19, 2023 15:12:43 GMT -5
It’s brilliant to see this. I guess this means that the 500 boxes they had delivered are all gone and another production has been ordered; probably another 5000 sets given what we’ve heard about the minimum quantities Mattel need to produce (though that might be different for a re-run?). Given we’ve heard that the will be a second tag team series then that’ll all very encouraging it seems. Or they only received part of that original 5k in order to get it to customers sooner/to make sure it wasn’t sitting in a warehouse for months and months? Just a thought. Couldn't you just let me believe the world was slightly less of a hellhole without bringing sound and reasonable logic into it?  |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 19, 2023 16:51:18 GMT -5
Or they only received part of that original 5k in order to get it to customers sooner/to make sure it wasn’t sitting in a warehouse for months and months? Just a thought. Couldn't you just let me believe the world was slightly less of a hellhole without bringing sound and reasonable logic into it? I want you to be right. |
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Post by SteveHulk on May 19, 2023 20:21:48 GMT -5
My NWO set came today too 👍. No Customs charge either, so it was just the US price plus international shipping (...see, Mattel Creations? THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!) Is it because it is under a certain value? Yes... and they don't add any extra charges. Last year Mattel Creations started to charge prices in GBP (rather than USD) and also added their own "duty and tax", even when we shouldn't/wouldn't be charged extra 🙄. |
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Post by Burger Lad on May 20, 2023 4:28:34 GMT -5
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Post by habrofan83 on May 20, 2023 5:14:24 GMT -5
Mine just arrived via Royal Mail. All good, love them 🤘🏻
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Post by hbkjason on May 20, 2023 5:27:15 GMT -5
Mine just arrived (in UK)
Love the set, my favourite retros so far. Hogan is my fav out of the four.
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Post by hulkjoegan on May 20, 2023 5:46:32 GMT -5
Finally opened my NWO set; yesterday was just too busy.
I was t particularly excited for these, as I’m more of a 88-94 era guy.
But as most seem to be saying, I’m really impressed with them.
Hollywood Hogan may well be the best retro yet - I’m definitely looking forward to the next set with Hulk and Wendi.
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Post by hbkjason on May 20, 2023 6:43:34 GMT -5
My only complaint is the images of the wrestlers on the carding Syxx is like a really high quality photo, Scott Hall is like slightly less high quality photo. Hogan looks like the weird video game renders the last few series have and Nash is like a bad quality photo.
Really weird selection of images they have used.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on May 20, 2023 8:40:56 GMT -5
My NWO order (plus a couple of Cowboy Bobs for customs) arrived today in the U.K. - haven’t had a chance to open them yet though. My NWO set came today too 👍. No Customs charge either, so it was just the US price plus international shipping (...see, Mattel Creations? THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT!!) To be fair, the last retro 4-pack from Mattel Creations didn’t cost £3755744 postage like everything from RSC does, so it’s swings and roundabouts 😂 Anyway, Royal Mail have said mine has been delivered but it hasn’t. So that’s gonna be fun to chase. |
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