buddyboy101
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Post by buddyboy101 on Aug 18, 2019 0:10:06 GMT -5
Ringside delivered big time today with Rock, Austin, and HBK from Basic 100! Gotta give it to Mattel on this series - these new scans are eerily lifelike. By far the best scans for the particular era for each figure in this series. I didn't pick up Cena b/c I was never a fan, and despite Taker being my fav wrestler of all time, I'm not a huge fan of the modern day Taker character, especially the tongue-out countenance that Mattel cannot get enough of. Here are my initial impressions of each: Rock: Best scan yet. The paint on the sideburns is a bit splotchy and doesn't quite seamlessly blend into his head hair. Austin: Best scan yet! I don't recall him wearing white knee braces though, but I stopped keeping up around 2001, so it was probably after I stopped actively watching. HBK: Very good scan from this era, but I'm having trouble pinning it down - definitely somewhere between 2002 and 2007. The tights (instead of baggy pants) make me think 2002, but I believe I read somewhere that he did a tights throwback around 2005 or so. I went with the regular version, since it seems more classic HBK. The variant does have some nifty wrist guards and gloves, which look pretty sweet. I don't recall HBK having this half goatee thing going on, but again, I probably missed out. Seeing how Mattel killed this era's scan, I would love to see them revisit HBK 96/97. All in all, a great set of "Mt. Rushmore" selections from Mattel. I think an updated Taker 92 or 95 with hair over his face would have been a more "timeless" or classic choice for him. Hopefully they'll revisit that era soon for the Dead Guy.     |
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Post by Bozwell634™ on Aug 18, 2019 0:29:58 GMT -5
That Rock scan looks amazing and photos glad to hear it looks just as good in person. Will definitely be getting one
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Post by ztj_wwf on Aug 18, 2019 1:50:53 GMT -5
The Shawn Michaels is from 2003/4 and the variant is from One Night Only 1997. In neither case did he have any facial hair, and never did he have a goatee, so not sure what Mattel was thinking there...Still nice figures though.
Austin wore white kneebraces at King of the Ring 2001. I wish that headscan had been on all of his Mattel figures, because it's definitely his best...and same with Rock, although the head is too big.
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Post by raylancrowder on Aug 18, 2019 8:59:11 GMT -5
The Shawn Michaels is from 2003/4 and the variant is from One Night Only 1997. In neither case did he have any facial hair, and never did he have a goatee, so not sure what Mattel was thinking there...Still nice figures though. Austin wore white kneebraces at King of the Ring 2001. I wish that headscan had been on all of his Mattel figures, because it's definitely his best...and same with Rock, although the head is too big. I may be wrong, but I don't think it's One Night Only, as HBK had solid hearts on that event. Only reference I can see for the sort of dotted looking hearts is a match against Vader in 96.
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Post by crush on Aug 18, 2019 11:44:13 GMT -5
HBK: Very good scan from this era, but I'm having trouble pinning it down - definitely somewhere between 2002 and 2007. The tights (instead of baggy pants) make me think 2002, but I believe I read somewhere that he did a tights throwback around 2005 or so. I went with the regular version, since it seems more classic HBK. The variant does have some nifty wrist guards and gloves, which look pretty sweet. I don't recall HBK having this half goatee thing going on, but again, I probably missed out. Seeing how Mattel killed this era's scan, I would love to see them revisit HBK 96/97. The regular version is WrestleMania XX from 2004. |
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Aug 18, 2019 11:45:42 GMT -5
I really want that Austin scan to swap on my elite fix up. I heard that both Rock’s and Austin’s scans are slightly big? Not sure. I’m really happy, but also slightly upset that Mattel finally gave Hbk kneepads after making excuses saying that it was not possible on elites. Wish the hair was long on Shawn to swap onto his elite flashbacks.
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Post by Thought Collector on Aug 18, 2019 12:58:48 GMT -5
Those scans do look amazing-especially The Rock. And with that Shawn you basically already have a James Drake from NXT UK too. lol
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Post by monroe on Aug 18, 2019 14:42:39 GMT -5
I need 1 rock and 2 Austin's ill probably buy a bunch of the austins
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Post by Decky on Aug 18, 2019 14:54:02 GMT -5
Thanks for the pics on these. Love all 3. About time Austin got a new scan - long overdue!
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Post by hbkowns on Aug 18, 2019 14:57:38 GMT -5
I wish that upcoming chase elite Rock had that head
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Post by mrbiggs on Aug 18, 2019 16:02:05 GMT -5
That HBK headscan looks a little drunk.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Aug 18, 2019 16:38:41 GMT -5
The Shawn Michaels is from 2003/4 and the variant is from One Night Only 1997. In neither case did he have any facial hair, and never did he have a goatee, so not sure what Mattel was thinking there...Still nice figures though. Austin wore white kneebraces at King of the Ring 2001. I wish that headscan had been on all of his Mattel figures, because it's definitely his best...and same with Rock, although the head is too big. I may be wrong, but I don't think it's One Night Only, as HBK had solid hearts on that event. Only reference I can see for the sort of dotted looking hearts is a match against Vader in 96.
They're the same tights...As you can see, he has the dotted look in the hearts at One Night Only as well.  |
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Post by ztj_wwf on Aug 18, 2019 16:45:54 GMT -5
HBK: Very good scan from this era, but I'm having trouble pinning it down - definitely somewhere between 2002 and 2007. The tights (instead of baggy pants) make me think 2002, but I believe I read somewhere that he did a tights throwback around 2005 or so. I went with the regular version, since it seems more classic HBK. The variant does have some nifty wrist guards and gloves, which look pretty sweet. I don't recall HBK having this half goatee thing going on, but again, I probably missed out. Seeing how Mattel killed this era's scan, I would love to see them revisit HBK 96/97. The regular version is WrestleMania XX from 2004. Actually the designs inside the hearts were white at Wrestlemania XX.  The silver is from Armageddon 2003 (and other shows around that time).  |
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buddyboy101
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Post by buddyboy101 on Aug 18, 2019 16:49:32 GMT -5
I really want that Austin scan to swap on my elite fix up. I heard that both Rock’s and Austin’s scans are slightly big? Not sure. I’m really happy, but also slightly upset that Mattel finally gave Hbk kneepads after making excuses saying that it was not possible on elites. Wish the hair was long on Shawn to swap onto his elite flashbacks. Funny you say that, I almost mentioned the heads looking a little large in my post, but I'm torn on it. From certain angles it appears that way, from others not. My bigger gripe is the massive seams connecting the neck and head, but I guess they're needed for mobility. I'm curious about the upcoming deluxe Luke Skywalker from Hasbro - it's supposed to be super poseable w/ out the seams thanks to some new "skeleton" technology: hasbropulse.com/products/star-wars-the-black-series-hyperreal-luke-skywalker-figure |
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Post by PJ on Aug 18, 2019 16:55:15 GMT -5
Those skeleton frame figures never work. The material used for the skin over the frame always dry out and crack over time.
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Post by TheLastDude on Aug 18, 2019 17:00:34 GMT -5
Dig that Rock. I might get that and Taker if I ever find them at retail.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Aug 18, 2019 17:04:34 GMT -5
buddyboy101 are you going to swap them to their elite counterparts? I would love to see some fix ups.
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Post by drgreenevil on Aug 18, 2019 17:05:20 GMT -5
More than likely going to get Austin, with Rock probably not for behind.
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Post by nachodba on Aug 18, 2019 17:15:58 GMT -5
I had to order this series after seeing these pics.
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Post by moop on Aug 18, 2019 18:04:48 GMT -5
I got Austin for an elite head swap and this new head scan is too big for the skinny Austin elite body.
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