Mattel Should Have Brought Back the 1/1000 Belt for S 100
Oct 27, 2019 23:46:02 GMT -5
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Post by Chip on Oct 27, 2019 23:46:02 GMT -5
I was just thinking about the fact that we have hit 100 (+) Series of Basics....that's truly incredible.
Now obviously this doesnt count all the random PPV sets, and store exclusive sets through the years, its probably more like 140 at this point...but still, the simple Basic line has hit (and passed) 100.
It would have been pretty cool if Mattel had brought back the 1/1000 Belt & Figure combo thing but just for series 100.
I remember when the line first started and they announced those 1/1000 chase figures, it was such a great idea and especially since it was only going to be for "new" to the line guys. I enjoyed running to stores on truck days hoping to find some. Still have those memories of walking into TRU spotting that big gold belt on a figure and hoping for a low number
For those who may not know, in Mattel's first year of the license, every Basic series that came out had a chase version of each new superstar that included a belt. The belt was metal plated, and had a faux leather strap w/velcro. The belts were individually numbered up to 1000 and had the Superstar's name on them
Here's an example of one of mine:
They went from Series 1 until Series 7, including the Pay Per View sets. After Series 7 they tried it with just the PPV sets and a 1/1000 version came with a PPV chair but those were just not as cool imo.
It just would have been cool to see the Series 100 have the 1/1000 belts. I know its probably something they don't even have a mold or materials for anymore, it was so long ago. But still just thinking about where we are now with the line, I could never have imagined this day actually coming.
Now obviously this doesnt count all the random PPV sets, and store exclusive sets through the years, its probably more like 140 at this point...but still, the simple Basic line has hit (and passed) 100.
It would have been pretty cool if Mattel had brought back the 1/1000 Belt & Figure combo thing but just for series 100.
I remember when the line first started and they announced those 1/1000 chase figures, it was such a great idea and especially since it was only going to be for "new" to the line guys. I enjoyed running to stores on truck days hoping to find some. Still have those memories of walking into TRU spotting that big gold belt on a figure and hoping for a low number
For those who may not know, in Mattel's first year of the license, every Basic series that came out had a chase version of each new superstar that included a belt. The belt was metal plated, and had a faux leather strap w/velcro. The belts were individually numbered up to 1000 and had the Superstar's name on them
Here's an example of one of mine:
They went from Series 1 until Series 7, including the Pay Per View sets. After Series 7 they tried it with just the PPV sets and a 1/1000 version came with a PPV chair but those were just not as cool imo.
It just would have been cool to see the Series 100 have the 1/1000 belts. I know its probably something they don't even have a mold or materials for anymore, it was so long ago. But still just thinking about where we are now with the line, I could never have imagined this day actually coming.
