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Post by theicwguy on Jul 28, 2019 16:10:53 GMT -5
If I had the opportunity to ask AFA one question that was guaranteed to be answered it certainly wouldn't be about nipples wtf??? 😅
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 28, 2019 16:14:03 GMT -5
This is better than Bill and Noelle's SDCC video. He's answered more on Instagram than Bill ever has in person lol.
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 28, 2019 16:15:30 GMT -5
And why no Toni or Rhea to announce surely they're not off limits.
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Post by Chicago on Jul 28, 2019 16:17:12 GMT -5
Steve is still posting more answers on Instagram. He said the HBK 100 head will be used on future figures and there are 1st time in the line flashbacks in the works that haven't been shown. War Raiders also seem to be forthcoming. Thanks. Added these to the OP: Why don't WWE figures have nipples?AFA: I actually do know why! Maybe I'll tell that story sometime didn't [down] the road. Lol! You gonna be at Power-Con?AFA: We will be at @thepowercon supporting Masters of the WWE Universe, MOTU Origins and She-Ra. I'll be there both days. Is Gorilla coming with two torsos? Render shows a different shirt and tie torso.AFA: Gorilla will be similar to the Flashback Mean Gene Favorite current wrestler?AFA: I love everything @wwemaverick and @ronkillings1 are currently doing with the 24/7 Title. So entertaining. Are the Viking Raiders in the works?AFA: Huss! Huss! [shows MIB pic of Elite Series 51 Berzerker figure] Are Heavy Machinery in the works?AFA: They'd certainly make fun figs any plans for a elite toni storm or rhea ripley?AFA: Figs of them would be sick! #WWEEliteSquad member yesreallyrob is a big fan of their's as well. While there's really nothing [to] announce, I'd personally love to add them to my collection. Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling??AFA: OMG...I wish If you could would you make a Mantaur figureAFA: 100% yes I would! Lol! Local question: Is Mattel aware of how hard it is to find Walmart exclusives in Los Angeles?AFA: The team is aware. I am aware. I live in the LA area and toy hunt every chance I get. While we can't dictate which specific stores Walmart decides to stock their product at since we sell to them and they distribute to their locations, we are actively working on ways to improve availability of these figs for you guys. Not an easy fix but give us some more time. Why is there still only one body mold for the women other than Nia?AFA: There's actually quite a few and even more variety on the way. Take a closer look. [shows pic of Elite Series 34 Paige figure] Hi do you have rights to make Orient Express figures? Tanaka, Sato, KatoAFA: We do not. What's the likelihood of getting more past female talent? (Luna Vachon, Ivory, Jacqueline?)AFA: We'll do everything we can to get as many Legends out as possible. It all comes down to them being signed to Legends deals and that process is constantly in motion. Any chance of getting figures of the Headshrinkers?AFA: Not currently possible. But man, I'd love modern figs of them. Any update on Hercules since his estate wants to sign a legends deal with WWE?AFA: No update. I'd buy a Herc fig though. how come you guys have been pushing out the strowman figs that look so similar?AFA: They sell great and his look hadn't changed much. But his look has slightly changed now... When a new character like the Fiend debuts, does WWE give you a heads up on new look?AFA: Sometimes. Case by case basis. We watched as fans along with all of you as this character developed. Please make, to scale, LJN style figures! What was your fav WWF LJN?AFA: Might be tough due to the weight but not impossible. I loved the second LJN Hogan. White shirt and red trunks. Why wasn't there a Elite R-Truth At SDCCAFA: We showed his new Basic fig Has the closing of toys r us effected u guys? Where are [the] majority of your figuresow soldAFA: Of course. We had so much dedicated space at TRU. It made a lot more unique items possible. Walmart, Target, Amazon, Ringside and others are all huge supporters of the line. Will there be a WWE Attitude era championship role playing belt anytime soon?AFA: It is an iconic title. Maybe one day. Any First time in the line flashbacks planned that you haven't showed yet?AFA: Yes Now that theres a new shawn Michaels headscan will new elites be following the basic 100 figureAFA: Yes, more HBK figs will come So, where/when will we be able to get that New Asuka fig aka Skeletor's future bride?AFA: Asuka is in the Network Spotlight series hitting Target very very soon. Will there be a wrestlania becky with the two belts?AFA: [Shows pic of the SDCC reveal slide with two belts, hinting at the upcoming Ultimate Edition Becky Lynch figure] What's the store exclusive in elite 72?AFA: Classy Freddie Blassie "You pencil neck geeks!" Will there be any more elite Zack and curt this or 2020 with Zack having a chaseAFA: I'm sure we'll see them in the line again at some point. As far as chase versions...maybe, maybe not. AFA: Thanks for much for all of the questions! So sorry if I didn't get to your's but there are literally hundreds. Hopefully many were answered through someone else's question. We'll do this again soon. #WWEEliteSquad Edit: Just saw Fighter Hayabusa post the same thing. Thanks for the assistance.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jul 28, 2019 16:22:36 GMT -5
And why no Toni or Rhea to announce surely they're not off limits. There's probably not a lot of people watching NXT UK. Pete Dunne has been with the company for nearly 3 years and just now got a figure. I'm sure women from their most niche brand is not a priority.Â
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Post by Medieval on Jul 28, 2019 16:27:54 GMT -5
Very informative. At least we know exactly where Classy Freddie is going.
So it's E69- The Rock,Liv Morgan,Sonya Deville E70-Gerald Briscoe E71-Kassius Ohno,Paige E72- Classy Freddie Blassie E73-?? E74?? Gorilla?
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Post by Medieval on Jul 28, 2019 16:31:53 GMT -5
To bad we didn't get an answer on if Retrofest will continue or not.
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Post by LA Times on Jul 28, 2019 16:42:34 GMT -5
Has anyone seen any reveals of the new Elite 202 packaging yet? Im curious what it looks like. Elite 68 is just starting to hit stores, so we got a long way to go until Elite 202.
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Post by theicwguy on Jul 28, 2019 16:52:03 GMT -5
And why no Toni or Rhea to announce surely they're not off limits. There's probably not a lot of people watching NXT UK. Pete Dunne has been with the company for nearly 3 years and just now got a figure. I'm sure women from their most niche brand is not a priority. I'm not really buying that approach though considering someone like Alicia Fox is getting an elite, main roster or not, most people forget she still works for WWE until she turns up for her latest squash match, she's gotta be on par with The Colons. On the other hand Toni's competed in both MYC's won the last one and is a current champion. I'm a NXT mark though so there's no pleasing me haha!
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Jul 28, 2019 17:14:25 GMT -5
Very informative. At least we know exactly where Classy Freddie is going. So it's E69- The Rock,Liv Morgan,Sonya Deville E70-Gerald Briscoe E71-Kassius Ohno,Paige E72- Classy Freddie Blassie E73-?? E74?? Gorilla? has it been confirmed Paige is in 71, if so is she target as well?
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Post by alphadeltaxray on Jul 28, 2019 17:15:55 GMT -5
Has anyone seen any reveals of the new Elite 202 packaging yet? Im curious what it looks like. Elite 68 is just starting to hit stores, so we got a long way to go until Elite 202. *2020 packaging. You know what I meant, come on lol
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Post by stc13 on Jul 28, 2019 17:16:53 GMT -5
There's probably not a lot of people watching NXT UK. Pete Dunne has been with the company for nearly 3 years and just now got a figure. I'm sure women from their most niche brand is not a priority. I'm not really buying that approach though considering someone like Alicia Fox is getting an elite, main roster or not, most people forget she still works for WWE until she turns up for her latest squash match, she's gotta be on par with The Colons. On the other hand Toni's competed in both MYC's won the last one and is a current champion. I'm a NXT mark though so there's no pleasing me haha! There was (and still is) a lot of confusion over the NXT UK deals. Some of the wrestlers have just finished their indy bookings within the last couple months, presumably for full time WWE deals. Some workers still seem to be able to work dates outside of WWE, so they're probably on pay per appearance agreements. Initially the only NXT UK wrestlers who had full time WWE deals with merch agreements were Bate and Dunne. It's probably safe to assume that has changed, but at best there's a year lag time. Rhea should be available because she was originally a NXT signing. But I doubt that NXT UK is at the top of the priority list, simply because it's not a product that has a ton of viewers or WWE is pushing. I do hope they are able to work them in at some point.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on Jul 28, 2019 17:18:27 GMT -5
Has anyone seen any reveals of the new Elite 202 packaging yet? Im curious what it looks like. Preorder WWE Elite 202 now! AJ Styles- Black attire w/ championship title he had during an unmemorable championship run Fin Ballor- Some weird paint deal Seth Rollins- Black attire/ Nearly identical to Elite 199 and 201 w/ championship title he had during an unmemorable championship run NXT wrestler who has never been on television- with rubber nxt shirt HHH- same attire he's worn for the last 20 yrs w/ water bottle and dumb T shirt he wore once Women's wrestler (Who could have easily been a basic)- Black attire- Chase with black attire with hardly noticeable difference Walmart 1 per case aka never found in stores and sold on e b a y for scalper prices - Sean Mooney  If that was an attempt at humor, you failed.
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Post by Artie Kendall on Jul 28, 2019 17:22:19 GMT -5
When are we getting a new Enzo and Cass elite two pack?AFA: Dropping February 31st at KB Toys I wouldn't get too excited. My KB never gets new toys in . And the manager looks like he's been sleeping in a dumpster for the past ten years.
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Post by Triple S on Jul 28, 2019 17:35:38 GMT -5
Kassius Ohno is a store exclusive and the NXT Elite Roddy is on hiatus... ugh
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Post by TheChamp420 on Jul 28, 2019 17:39:13 GMT -5
Good stuff!
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jul 28, 2019 17:48:23 GMT -5
I'd kill for Headshrinkers...Couldn't be too hard to sign Samu to a deal.
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Post by Vitor Reis on Jul 28, 2019 17:50:59 GMT -5
I'd kill for Headshrinkers... Couldn't be too hard to sign Samu to a deal.This, his son was even on RAW a couple of months ago
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Post by Vitor Reis on Jul 28, 2019 17:57:20 GMT -5
What figure was the most challenging to produce in terms of acquiring rights to make?AFA: During my time, probably these two. Chyna because it just seemed impossible at certain points. An actual referee figure because ref's typically don't have merch deals...but Dangerous Danny Davis was a wrestler!! Just do Little Naitch for the modern referee then
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Post by punksnotdead on Jul 28, 2019 17:58:29 GMT -5
Toni Storm seems relatively realistic. Would love her. Hopefully at Ringside Fest since that’s just about a year since she won the MYC.
Would love UE Sting in the teal and orange with the title from the poster. I’m pretty grateful for the Network Basic, honestly. Can’t believe we don’t have an iconic Elite Surfer Sting yet.
I don’t get the Double J thing. If Hurricane is signed then it’s kind of mental to not give Jarrett a deal. Especially given one of those two guys is a HOFer...
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