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Post by LA Times on May 24, 2019 11:28:27 GMT -5
How many of you here have a Mattel collection that is all Elites and dont own a single Basic?
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Post by eaterofworlds on May 24, 2019 11:33:54 GMT -5
I own very few basics like suited figures and divas or special figures like el torito but other than those i own all elites approx 400
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Post by rKoNomad316 on May 24, 2019 12:58:32 GMT -5
I only collect elites. The few basics I own I picked up for part swapping for elites.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:52:16 GMT -5
I own a few basics, but i have a very strict policy on buying them. I buy basics of legends (Honky Tonk Man, Iron Sheik, Sgt Slaughter, etc) and if i see them on clearance or at 5 Below I will pick some up. Got the entire 2018 Top Picks Basic set at Walmart for $3 each on clearance. Otherwise I never would have bought any of them. Same goes for Battle Packs. I have Hart Foundation, Bushwhackers, and Kane/Strowman. Working on getting Legion of Doom (so expensive!) and a few more like 80s Champs and the Warrior vs Honky Tonk. Otherwise I stay clear of both. I dont open my figures, I just collect them. And Basics will almost never gain a lot of value unless its a legend that becomes difficult to find. And even then, very little gain in value (ie $10-$30 5 years later, etc) I stick with Elites and I LOVE the Retros.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on May 24, 2019 13:53:07 GMT -5
I own very few basics like suited figures and divas or special figures like el torito but other than those i own all elites approx 400 You own 400 Elites??? Have any room left in your house? Damn.
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Post by maineventheel on May 24, 2019 14:15:04 GMT -5
I only have basics of figures I think will never get elites
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Post by TheChamp420 on May 24, 2019 14:23:47 GMT -5
I have all elites 1-68 times 3, and all exclusives, only line I’m missing a few from is the first run of Legends, and basics I have are just suited figures & women. Other than that no real basics
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Post by marklud on May 24, 2019 14:38:35 GMT -5
Mine is like 95 percent elites. I really only consider elites to be the true Mattel figures. Have a few basics here and there for special circumstances. Basics are for kids to play with, elites are for us collectors.
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Post by China Claus on May 24, 2019 14:52:58 GMT -5
Since they changed the articulation on Basic's, it's really put a damper on me collecting them. Also, the lack of accessories in the Battlepacks; used to be a good way to get chairs, tables, microphones, etc.... And it seems like the Basic and Battlepack lines are mostly re-releases anymore. But it saves me money, so I'm not complaining too much.
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Post by Mongo Bears on May 24, 2019 15:04:53 GMT -5
I have basic suited flair and bob Orton. That’s it. I would have no problem chucking out the Orton though
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Post by Cammi Oh on May 24, 2019 15:05:10 GMT -5
The Great Khali basic is fine as the man's movements were pretty stiff and limited (like a basic figure). I think that's the only basic figure I own. The rest are all Elites.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on May 24, 2019 15:20:51 GMT -5
You miss out on great attires if you only collect elites. Where’s your Summerslam 2004 Orton Elite? There isn’t one. Where’s your neon orange surfer Sting elite? They didn’t make one. How about Takeover The End Bálor in black and white? Etc etc etc
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Post by eaterofworlds on May 24, 2019 15:28:21 GMT -5
I own very few basics like suited figures and divas or special figures like el torito but other than those i own all elites approx 400 You own 400 Elites??? Have any room left in your house? Damn. Haha yes i do and room for more! its like over 350 but i have a collection room with 3 large shelves and some detolfs
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Post by stc13 on May 24, 2019 16:04:02 GMT -5
My collection is a mix of both, probably around 70% Elites and 30% basics.
I haven't played with a wrestling figure in 20+ years, so articulation is irrelevant to me. The added accessories are great, but there are some key figures in my collection that are only available as basics (Sid Justice, LOD in blue, 95RR HBK), and aren't really lacking anything aside from some articulation in basic form. But if it's a character or attire I want, I couldn't care less if it Elite or Basic as long as as it is done well.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on May 24, 2019 16:23:23 GMT -5
You own 400 Elites??? Have any room left in your house? Damn. Haha yes i do and room for more! its like over 350 but i have a collection room with 3 large shelves and some detolfs You have any pics?
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Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on May 24, 2019 16:35:37 GMT -5
First of all, I thought this was about a collection of AEW figures.
Second of all, how many Elites did Mattel make?? What is the current count??
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on May 24, 2019 16:43:16 GMT -5
First of all, I thought this was about a collection of AEW figures. Second of all, how many Elites did Mattel make?? What is the current count?? Well we’re at series 69, minus Jeff from series 1, plus the six from e44.5, e47b, so that’s like 426 and that doesn’t count DMs, Legends, store exclusives, etc. Probably over 600
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Post by 👑🇵🇭⭐️ on May 24, 2019 16:44:19 GMT -5
First of all, I thought this was about a collection of AEW figures. Second of all, how many Elites did Mattel make?? What is the current count?? Well we’re at series 69, minus Jeff from series 1, plus the six from e44.5, e47b, so that’s like 426 and that doesn’t count DMs, Legends, store exclusives, etc. Probably over 600 What's the exact number?? I'm sure someone here knows and keeps a count somewhere.
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Post by LK3 on May 24, 2019 16:55:40 GMT -5
Well we’re at series 69, minus Jeff from series 1, plus the six from e44.5, e47b, so that’s like 426 and that doesn’t count DMs, Legends, store exclusives, etc. Probably over 600 What's the exact number?? I'm sure someone here knows and keeps a count somewhere. Add up all the numbers on the elite wrestler checklist thread.
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Post by LK3 on May 24, 2019 16:57:36 GMT -5
My whole collection is Elite except for a basic Sami Zayn that I was sent for free. Also, I purchased a Sasha zombie and Asuka monster figures for really cheap so I guess those count as basics too.
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