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Post by PVA on May 24, 2019 13:30:46 GMT -5
It's a cool idea but I really hope it doesn't mean we're not going to be seeing the same guys in the same attires in the regular Elite line. Yeah prob not gonna happen
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:33:18 GMT -5
I got Warrior this week. It’s much better/nicer in person then some of the photos. I’m even more interested in Bret now but really wishing for a face without the goofy hair in face. It looks amazing & mine isnt super loose anywhere. The toros ab crunch change doesn’t seem as off putting in hand either but I’m also displaying Warrior with his coat on. Wcw Warrior has been a want of mine since 98, that said I don’t know if this era was worthy of an ‘ultimate editon’ Instead of just being in the elite line. Still glad to have it. And more interested in future ultimate line releases Yeah, the hair in Bret's face (on every head) bothers me too. WCW Warrior was a great idea, imo.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:35:24 GMT -5
the torso kills it for me. it just looks ugly , the straps on bret don't even look right. unconnected looking. you have to be doing some serious playing with figures to justify the price. when most of us just collect these and sit them on a shelf. Thats what i was thinking. How it will just be sitting on my shelf in a box. Also, i think the pants on the Bret Hart are way too high without the jacket. Looks weird.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:37:41 GMT -5
I'll have to wait until I see it in hand. Like you I would like for Savage to be in Series 3 but someone on this forum said it was going to be the Rock as the next legend in the line. Definitely would like to see a Surfer Sting in this line. Heel Roddy Piper be great too, if it came with some of his shirts from that era. Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat are some others that I would like to see in this line. With Piper I would saw ditch the extra hands and get three different heads. Short Hair 80's, Long Hair 90's, and WCW with the facial hair. Like others have said some shirts, I would love A Reality Check shirt. I agree, that would be awesome! 3 different heads from 3 different eras. Nice!
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:39:53 GMT -5
They picked the wrong people/wrong attires to kick off the line in my opinion. I totally agree. Maybe Warrior was right for series 1, but not sure about Ronda and Shinsuke. I like Bret Hart a lot but I would've rather seen Savage or Hogan as the legend to kick it off.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:43:31 GMT -5
Are these going to hit retail stores or just be ringside exclusives? Thats a good question. Probably wont hit retail right away, but maybe in the near future if they sell good. That'd be my guess anyway. Most stores seem so far behind in Retros, Elites, and Basics that a few series' of each have already passed by without any stores carrying them. So who knows for sure?
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:45:25 GMT -5
TBH, I wasn't into these at first glance, but I kinda want the Warrior now. I don't know if I want him $30 worth, but that's a nice figure. Not even a Warrior fan. I feel the same. On RSC where i first saw them they are $37.99. A little high priced for me for just one figure thats just going to sit on my shelf. You can almost get 2 nice elites for that. But after seeing reviews on them, i kind of want the Warrior and Bret. Will probably get Warrior eventually, definitely getting Bret Hart.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:46:21 GMT -5
It's a cool idea but I really hope it doesn't mean we're not going to be seeing the same guys in the same attires in the regular Elite line. Yeah prob not gonna happen I agree. That would almost be pointless and would kill the sales of the Ultimate Editions.
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Post by MR._SOCKO on May 24, 2019 13:59:49 GMT -5
Yeah prob not gonna happen I agree. That would almost be pointless and would kill the sales of the Ultimate Editions. Only if they made the Elite version first and then came out with the Ultimate Edition. For example, that Nakamura isn't going to be flying off the pegs since the most recent Elite Nakamura doesn't even seem to be selling very well at only $15.88.
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Post by PVA on May 24, 2019 15:14:17 GMT -5
Yeah prob not gonna happen I agree. That would almost be pointless and would kill the sales of the Ultimate Editions. Exactly plus the added articulation and deco or accessories is why it’s a higher price point. Not getting that many details on a warrior in regular elite line
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 16:07:47 GMT -5
I'll have to wait until I see it in hand. Like you I would like for Savage to be in Series 3 but someone on this forum said it was going to be the Rock as the next legend in the line. Definitely would like to see a Surfer Sting in this line. Heel Roddy Piper be great too, if it came with some of his shirts from that era. Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon, Rick Rude, Ricky Steamboat are some others that I would like to see in this line. I dont think The Rock will sell well at all, to be honest. They should wait until at least Series 5 or 6 to make that one. Just my opinion, though.
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Post by kingnothing ~ Hardwired... on May 24, 2019 17:53:33 GMT -5
By Mafex, you mean the figures that are SH Figuart level in quality and articulation, and priced like them at almost $100? UE was given a couple more points of articulation and more accessories to be viewed as a slight upgrade for more poses when displayed or played with as the case may be. I think anyone would be disappointed if they’re comparing them to an action figure that’s triple the price. Oh I'm not expecting quality like that, not even close, just in terms of stability. Just because the price point is so much lower, doesn't mean I should settle for floppy joints. Oh okay, I hear you there.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 18:18:28 GMT -5
I agree. That would almost be pointless and would kill the sales of the Ultimate Editions. Only if they made the Elite version first and then came out with the Ultimate Edition. For example, that Nakamura isn't going to be flying off the pegs since the most recent Elite Nakamura doesn't even seem to be selling very well at only $15.88. Totally agree about the Shinsuke. That was actually my 1st thought when I first saw it. Same red outfit/pants/jacket with a couple different heads. Nothing special at all. Hart seems pretty good, except for the fact that without his jacket on his pink pants are pulled wayyy too high up. But no, nothing original about most. Except for the WCW Warrior that a lot of people have been waiting for. And the Rousey isn't bad at all with the outfit. Bret's hair in the face on all 3 heads also bugs the sh*t outta me.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 18:20:11 GMT -5
I agree. That would almost be pointless and would kill the sales of the Ultimate Editions. Exactly plus the added articulation and deco or accessories is why it’s a higher price point. Not getting that many details on a warrior in regular elite line You're right. But I do like the WCW version of the Warrior. His time in wcw was pretty short-lived. It would be nice to have that figure.
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Post by RybackV1 on May 24, 2019 18:29:41 GMT -5
Just opened my Ronda. At first I was thinking it’s amazing and perfect. But then I tried swapping the heads in and out , and it feels like I’m damn near about to break the neck peg off when I tried putting on the other two heads. Hopefully the peg doesn’t break , but I’ve bent the out of it already. Otherwise it is truly an amazing figure. I love the swappable arms. They stay in very well , which was my main concern
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Post by RybackV1 on May 24, 2019 18:55:29 GMT -5
Only if they made the Elite version first and then came out with the Ultimate Edition. For example, that Nakamura isn't going to be flying off the pegs since the most recent Elite Nakamura doesn't even seem to be selling very well at only $15.88. Totally agree about the Shinsuke. That was actually my 1st thought when I first saw it. Same red outfit/pants/jacket with a couple different heads. Nothing special at all. Hart seems pretty good, except for the fact that without his jacket on his pink pants are pulled wayyy too high up. But no, nothing original about most. Except for the WCW Warrior that a lot of people have been waiting for. And the Rousey isn't bad at all with the outfit. Bret's hair in the face on all 3 heads also bugs the sh*t outta me. Yeah I’m seeing E63 Shinsukes everywhere , and it’s not even a bad figure , it’s just people don’t want another Nakamura , I’m worried the UE one will possibly kill the line :/ poor choice
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Post by One Punch Reigns on May 24, 2019 21:19:55 GMT -5
I only preordered Bret for now but I'm very tempted to get Warrior. Every review I've seen on him was glowing and those extra joints are game-changing. Not as gappy as I feared.
I'll update once I have Warrior and Bret in hand.
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Post by poindizzle on May 25, 2019 7:48:05 GMT -5
I seriously cant believe they picked Shinsuke. His elites don't sell at $15.88 as many have pointed out, but hell, his basics don't even sell at $9.99. Who actually picked him? Who actually put their preference of wrestlers over the needs of the line?
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Post by screech on May 25, 2019 9:04:33 GMT -5
Nakamura's gonna be $12 on Ringside by the end of the year because those thing won't be moving very fast lol. Terrible lineup choice for a brand new premium line.
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Post by PVA on May 25, 2019 9:53:41 GMT -5
Nakamura's gonna be $12 on Ringside by the end of the year because those thing won't be moving very fast lol. Terrible lineup choice for a brand new premium line. Warrior & Ronda (despite her being gone now) were fine choices. Bret will sell too. Nakamura though...his DM was cool as it was first figure and he was hot at the time. But his future elites /basics etc aren’t selling well enough to sniff an Ultimate release. Asuka with her robe would sell better.
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