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Post by MKSavage on Apr 7, 2019 20:56:22 GMT -5
They should do the two heads in one package more. I only seen it with Andre and Nia. Am I missing anyone? It's a great concept. It is a great concept. Greg valentine could benefit from this. Blonde hair and black hair
Hercules could come with chain and a gladiator outfit with 2 heads Haku / Meng . He wore black tights for both gimmicks Not sure that would work, the attire's he wore during his rhythm and blues (black hair) days were different from his other attires (blonde hair). I believe he only wore blue trunks and black trunks both with white boots, however the writing on the backs of his trunks were different than his singles and dream team attires. During his singles and dream team days he wore either black, red, or yellow boots. So basically, if they wanted to do a 2-in-1 figure for Hammer with his blonde and black hair, then they would also have to include an alternative lower body as well.
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 7, 2019 21:04:14 GMT -5
Classic black tights/chain Heenan family Herc and Power and Glory one! I wouldn't pass on Roma if they made a Herc this way. The two heads could also be awesome on Ventura, blond and black hair! Different bandanas/hats too! I’d say I need at least 3 hercs. Definitely need blue baby face herc #1 I’d love power and glory attire #2 and give me Roma too (only Roma I need) Heel black herc would be #3 for me Agreed, though I could do without the baby blue version if I got his traditional black attire (WM3) and Power and Glory attire (long tights version, WM7). But if they are going to do a Power and Glory version then they definitely need to do a Paul Roma to match.
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Post by Bobby Heenan on Apr 8, 2019 1:47:00 GMT -5
It is a great concept. Greg valentine could benefit from this. Blonde hair and black hair
Hercules could come with chain and a gladiator outfit with 2 heads Haku / Meng . He wore black tights for both gimmicks Not sure that would work, the attire's he wore during his rhythm and blues (black hair) days were different from his other attires (blonde hair). I believe he only wore blue trunks and black trunks both with white boots, however the writing on the backs of his trunks were different than his singles and dream team attires. During his singles and dream team days he wore either black, red, or yellow boots. So basically, if they wanted to do a 2-in-1 figure for Hammer with his blonde and black hair, then they would also have to include an alternative lower body as well. Sounds like an ideal candidate for a chase elite, then. Singles Hammer with robe, Rhythm n' Blues brunette with glasses and a jacket.
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 8, 2019 8:33:41 GMT -5
Not sure that would work, the attire's he wore during his rhythm and blues (black hair) days were different from his other attires (blonde hair). I believe he only wore blue trunks and black trunks both with white boots, however the writing on the backs of his trunks were different than his singles and dream team attires. During his singles and dream team days he wore either black, red, or yellow boots. So basically, if they wanted to do a 2-in-1 figure for Hammer with his blonde and black hair, then they would also have to include an alternative lower body as well. Sounds like an ideal candidate for a chase elite, then. Singles Hammer with robe, Rhytm n' Blues brunette with glasses and a jacket. I'd be okay with that, though, I have heard that in some areas chases haven't been as easy to find. I haven't really looked, I guess the first time I will see how easy chases are to find in my area is when King Mabel hits the stores. If the chases are easy to get, then I wouldn't mind some of the figures that they haven't made, like Hammer or Hercules or Superstar Billy Graham, I wouldn't mind them being as a regular elite with a chase figure as well. That may be the best way to get them out if mattel doesn't think they will sell. Hercules would be cool if they made a traditional black attire w/ chain (maybe an alternate head for when he had more hair and a bushier beard) as the regular elite and a Power and Glory Hercules as the chase (though, if they do this I would hope that a Paul Roma would be released as well). If they don't do a Paul Roma, then they can do the traditional black attire Hercules as the regular elite and the baby blue attire for when he was a baby face as the chase.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2019 13:45:27 GMT -5
Yea a chase figure would actually be better
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Apr 8, 2019 16:21:06 GMT -5
Ehhh I think it’s the same as it has been. It’s nice to get some new figures and first time in the line figures which is really great but I think there is still room for improvement there. I’m still waiting for a Double J and some others they need to sign. It is better though. I would really really love both 90's WWF Jarrett as well as a WCW Champion Jeff Jarrett complete with buzz cut, silver tights, yellow lense sunglasses, breakable guitar and a removable cloth tank top that says "Listen up Slap Nuts".
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Apr 8, 2019 16:21:50 GMT -5
Ehhh I think it’s the same as it has been. It’s nice to get some new figures and first time in the line figures which is really great but I think there is still room for improvement there. I’m still waiting for a Double J and some others they need to sign. It is better though. I would really really love both 90's WWF Jarrett as well as a WCW Champion Jeff Jarrett complete with buzz cut, silver tights, yellow lense sunglasses, breakable guitar and a removable cloth tank top that says "Listen up Slap Nuts". I don’t think they’ll release a slap nuts shirt but the rest sounds good
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Apr 8, 2019 16:22:55 GMT -5
I would really really love both 90's WWF Jarrett as well as a WCW Champion Jeff Jarrett complete with buzz cut, silver tights, yellow lense sunglasses, breakable guitar and a removable cloth tank top that says "Listen up Slap Nuts". I don’t think they’ll release a slap nuts shirt but the rest sounds good I know. But one can dream. =)
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Post by PJ on Apr 8, 2019 16:27:49 GMT -5
It is a great concept. Greg valentine could benefit from this. Blonde hair and black hair
Hercules could come with chain and a gladiator outfit with 2 heads Haku / Meng . He wore black tights for both gimmicks Not sure that would work, the attire's he wore during his rhythm and blues (black hair) days were different from his other attires (blonde hair). I believe he only wore blue trunks and black trunks both with white boots, however the writing on the backs of his trunks were different than his singles and dream team attires. During his singles and dream team days he wore either black, red, or yellow boots. So basically, if they wanted to do a 2-in-1 figure for Hammer with his blonde and black hair, then they would also have to include an alternative lower body as well. I only remember Valentine wearing black boots prior to his Rhythm and Blues gimmick. But with Rhythm and blues didn’t he wear yellow boots or was the shin guard yellow?
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 8, 2019 18:27:21 GMT -5
Not sure that would work, the attire's he wore during his rhythm and blues (black hair) days were different from his other attires (blonde hair). I believe he only wore blue trunks and black trunks both with white boots, however the writing on the backs of his trunks were different than his singles and dream team attires. During his singles and dream team days he wore either black, red, or yellow boots. So basically, if they wanted to do a 2-in-1 figure for Hammer with his blonde and black hair, then they would also have to include an alternative lower body as well. I only remember Valentine wearing black boots prior to his Rhythm and Blues gimmick. But with Rhythm and blues didn’t he wear yellow boots or was the shin guard yellow? I believe during his IC title and Tag Team title days he wore just black or red boots, but during 88-91 (with the exception of his time with the Rhythm and Blues) he wore black or yellow boots (actually I think during this time he wore yellow boots the most). It was during his time with the Rhythm and Blues that he stopped wearing the shin guard.
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Post by buddyboy101 on Apr 8, 2019 21:14:14 GMT -5
I was excited to see Gorilla except when I noticed they gave him Harvey Wippleman's body. Mattel seems checked out at this point.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Apr 8, 2019 21:35:10 GMT -5
Ehhh I think it’s the same as it has been. It’s nice to get some new figures and first time in the line figures which is really great but I think there is still room for improvement there. I’m still waiting for a Double J and some others they need to sign. It is better though. I would really really love both 90's WWF Jarrett as well as a WCW Champion Jeff Jarrett complete with buzz cut, silver tights, yellow lense sunglasses, breakable guitar and a removable cloth tank top that says "Listen up Slap Nuts". I’ll take both of those. I mostly really want wwf IC champ as well as wcw US champ versions (both long hair).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 13:52:36 GMT -5
I was excited to see Gorilla except when I noticed they gave him Harvey Wippleman's body. Mattel seems checked out at this point. Yeah, that is a real head scratcher -- the whole package ... While it's great to have a Gorilla ... wtf is up with the body? I noticed he's basically an elite if you look at the joints. Okaaay. But Brain is a basic and yet he has the cloth coat from the Fan Central edition -- which by the way, doesn't fit him and I do not remember the Brain going around shirtless with a coat. Why make him a basic version of his Fan Central edition? WHY? Mattel couldn't splurge to redesign him in another outfit, how about him in a blue plastic jacket with some graphics on the back? So so damn lazy it's ridiculous.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 13:59:24 GMT -5
Also, for 8 millionth time -- why on earth have they not made Greg the Hammer Valentine?
I saw Bill said on Instagram and I'm not directly quoting, but he basically told a fan who mentioned Greg -- that since Beefcake didn't sell well, Valentine is not happening. That sucked to read.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 16:10:29 GMT -5
Also, for 8 millionth time -- why on earth have they not made Greg the Hammer Valentine? I saw Bill said on Instagram and I'm not directly quoting, but he basically told a fan who mentioned Greg -- that since Beefcake didn't sell well, Valentine is not happening. That sucked to read. That's a load of crap. Which Beefcake is he referring to as I think the first figure did well, its the second one (which wasn't needed IMO) that likely didn't sell well. So if I understand this warped logic- Valentine won't sell yet Muraco and Red Rooster will?! I think the end is near for us Golden era collectors as I don't see them making much of anything from this time period going forward- good thing too IMO as this line has started to really head south quality wise. Thanks for posting this diamondcutter, now I don't have to sit here watching and waiting like an idiot to see if they will ever make a Valentine figure. He was my biggest want, aside from Martel (whom I don't think we will see another figure made unfortunately). Guess my last figure purchase is going to be the upcoming RetroFest Mr. Perfect (with painted torso crap) so that I have an elite Perfect in my collection.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Apr 10, 2019 17:04:59 GMT -5
I thought the E49 Beefcake sold well enough all things considered. Something reeks in the state of Denmark if The Hammer is nixxed yet Rooster and Muraco are a go (Not that I'm complaining, I welcome them all)
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Post by kennyw86v2 on Apr 10, 2019 17:10:14 GMT -5
2 years ago I'd have hated a spot wasted on Greg valentine.
Now I welcome it. Save me $20 i can spend on the vastly superior marvel legends line.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 10, 2019 17:37:56 GMT -5
I have a hard time buying that Beefcake didn't do well. I saw the figure once at retail, can't recall seeing the price drop significantly on Amazon, nor any major RSC sale prices.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Apr 10, 2019 18:33:43 GMT -5
He wouldn't be referring to the Wm 34 Beefcake was he? Like I said the original sold well but the other not so good. I think he's grasping at straws to not release Valentine
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 18:50:58 GMT -5
It was a random comment I saw last year. I actually think he was referring to the second Brutus but I I don’t remember the time frame so not sure. Such strange logic they apply to these things.
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