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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 22:53:49 GMT -5
-Will we ever get a red elite AJ? Seems like every time AJ has a new red attire debut it gets the basic treatment. -Speaking of basics. Will they ever go back to how they were before the changes? I don't mind getting basics but they're basically unusable now. -This isn't necessarily a request as I'm sure it'll be awhile but I'd love an elite version of McIntyres purple and silver attire he's been wearing lately. It definitely stands out from his gold and red he's been wearing for years and Im a sucker for anything purple. -Why do people who have sleeves underneath their kneepads have painted thighs with paint that chips easy? Neville is a big example. I don't necessarily mind the painted sleeves or whatever but the easily chipping paint is a huge annoyance cause of how easily it happens. There’s a pretty good chance of an Elite AJ with red gear. Basics won’t be changing back. Drew’s new gear is a solid option for a future fig. Don’t have an answer regarding the paint apps. I haven’t had that issue happen to any of my figs. That’d be a question for Bill though.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 22:54:59 GMT -5
With Asuka using the green mist now, what are the chances of getting a figure of someone like Charlotte covered in the spray like from Raw or Survivor Series? Pretty doubtful honestly.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:04:55 GMT -5
Couple of Qs. How close are the women’s tag team belts coming along? Any chance we could see them come toyfair? We know the standard “if WWE has a legends deal with former superstar we can use them” but how influential has your team been on WWE getting someone signed to a legend deal when requesting past talent? Has WWE ever asked for suggestions from the Mattel team or is it just you passing a list to WWE to see if they say yes or no? They’ll come at some point but they definitely won’t be seen at Toy Fair. We communicate with them regularly and submit request lists. Signings do come out of these communications hence the new talent that get sprinkled in every year.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:05:34 GMT -5
This is a strange request but I’ve always wanted to get all my Ultimate Warrior basics on the same style card, much like I’ve done with my elite’s in the hall of fame packaging (image in signature). Is there any chance that I could buy some unused basic bubbles from you please? I’d be over the moon if I could! See style below: No way to do this. Sorry.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:09:49 GMT -5
Were there figures you were not all that excited for initially but became favourites once released? I think the fandango and breeze in the blue fashion police uniforms (sorry unsure on the series number) are possibly the greatest figures I've seen from a non-premium/speciality line - and initially I wasn't that excited but when I saw them I was stunned how great they look, they're the only figures I've bought 2 of, one set to play with with my kids and another to display. I’m actually really stoked about the upcoming Kalisto. I was pretty content with the two I own already so the new one went under my radar. When I saw the sample recently I was blown away. Super fun accessories also. Definitely sleeper fig of the wave.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:11:05 GMT -5
We know the standard “if WWE has a legends deal with former superstar we can use them” but how influential has your team been on WWE getting someone signed to a legend deal when requesting past talent? Has WWE ever asked for suggestions from the Mattel team or is it just you passing a list to WWE to see if they say yes or no? I've been curious about this myself. I know things are way different from the Jakks days where you could directly sign talent/estates without needing WWE to act as a middleman but I've always wondered if Mattel has any say on who fans would like to see and WWE tries to make it happen. Or if WWE has the ultimate say on who's good and who's verboten. Remember Tatanka and Boogeyman both signed Legends contracts for the sole purpose of having figures made. WWE has the ultimate say since they are the licensor and they’re doing the signing. We do have input though.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:12:50 GMT -5
Thank you for answering all of our questions and hanging with us for so long. If Mattel could sign Lanny Poffo & Adam Bomb, that would be superific. I would like to get my hands on Liv Morgan too, but I'll settle for her figure for now. Thanks! Getting to make Genius and Adam Bomb figs would be pretty rad.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:16:50 GMT -5
Any chance of Eddie Guerrero 2005? Yeah, of course there’s a chance. There will be more Eddie figs and 2005 era would be a front runner.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:17:07 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack if Roddy Piper is still available I’d love to see an 84-86 Hot Rod with a new mean muggin sculpt! Same.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 3, 2019 23:19:25 GMT -5
Toni Storm with UK Womens Title would be delightful, please. Thank you Would make for a cool figure.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Dec 3, 2019 23:33:45 GMT -5
I've been curious about this myself. I know things are way different from the Jakks days where you could directly sign talent/estates without needing WWE to act as a middleman but I've always wondered if Mattel has any say on who fans would like to see and WWE tries to make it happen. Or if WWE has the ultimate say on who's good and who's verboten. Remember Tatanka and Boogeyman both signed Legends contracts for the sole purpose of having figures made. WWE has the ultimate say since they are the licensor and they’re doing the signing. We do have input though. I figured as such. I do appreciate all the insight you've been giving us here, I kind of have a feel for how things work in the business. Thanks!
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Post by bitw on Dec 4, 2019 0:43:03 GMT -5
Now that John Morrison is officially back with the company can we please get (when time permits ofcourse) a
- ECW Johnny Nitro preferably in his white gear from mid 2007 with the ECW Championship.
- Royal Rumble 2008 Morrison in his Gold gear!.
I’ll take any 2006-2008 Jomo when the time comes.
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Post by 4life on Dec 4, 2019 0:43:22 GMT -5
Vague question.. do you know of any figures that will be coming out with thumbs up hands? Besides Cendric Alexander, obviously.
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Post by HeelPiper on Dec 4, 2019 0:46:51 GMT -5
Hi just wondering if Moohlah is a possibility? No Moolah figs on the horizon. Is she off limits with Snuka?
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Dec 4, 2019 0:57:46 GMT -5
How would you rate the chance of the Andre 87 belt being made?
It’s been a long time since Mattel did a “classic” ring (excluding the Retros ring). Any plans on doing another one in the year to come?
Is there still a deal or agreement with Wicked Cool Toys and Mattel? I assume there had been one given some of their older products.
There is a serious lack of ring bells. Is there a reason for this?
Mattel released the silver classic tag belts. Have there been any recent discussions about a dual winged eagle or a red block logo IC?
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Dec 4, 2019 4:42:08 GMT -5
-Will we ever get a red elite AJ? Seems like every time AJ has a new red attire debut it gets the basic treatment. -Speaking of basics. Will they ever go back to how they were before the changes? I don't mind getting basics but they're basically unusable now. -This isn't necessarily a request as I'm sure it'll be awhile but I'd love an elite version of McIntyres purple and silver attire he's been wearing lately. It definitely stands out from his gold and red he's been wearing for years and Im a sucker for anything purple. -Why do people who have sleeves underneath their kneepads have painted thighs with paint that chips easy? Neville is a big example. I don't necessarily mind the painted sleeves or whatever but the easily chipping paint is a huge annoyance cause of how easily it happens. There’s a pretty good chance of an Elite AJ with red gear. Basics won’t be changing back. Drew’s new gear is a solid option for a future fig. Don’t have an answer regarding the paint apps. I haven’t had that issue happen to any of my figs. That’d be a question for Bill though. is that red AJ in OC attire
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Post by Old Zeke on Dec 4, 2019 5:18:52 GMT -5
Would Andre the Giant be possible for the Ultimate line? I've been think a LOT about this one:
-Afro head -Short hair head -Cloth black/navy blue singlet -Two pairs of boots (1 black, 1 red/blue/yellow etc.) - If swappable boots are doable that is?
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Post by newgenandy on Dec 4, 2019 7:50:26 GMT -5
How would you rate the chance of the Andre 87 belt being made? It’s been a long time since Mattel did a “classic” ring (excluding the Retros ring). Any plans on doing another one in the year to come? Is there still a deal or agreement with Wicked Cool Toys and Mattel? I assume there had been one given some of their older products. There is a serious lack of ring bells. Is there a reason for this? Mattel released the silver classic tag belts. Have there been any recent discussions about a dual winged eagle or a red block logo IC? Mattel did the classic cage ring with warrior and rude which wasn't that long ago
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:29:00 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack any likelihood of official checklists? Can you throw it out in your next marketing meeting about 10th anniversary posters or programs in which double as checklists? Like the posters from the first few years that had photos of each series for the year? Bonus if it included the date or event the attire was from. Make it a free program that's given out at live events so the kids have something to look at and get hooked into and the nostalgia in us older fans get the bug. Perhaps some alternating pages can have professional photos that are re-creations from events with the figures. But to stress, starting with series 1 and include everything, even the figures that came with rings, anything that relates directly to Basic / Elites / Battle Pack figures. I'm into it, and mentioning Craig DeGeorge ad nauseam like its funny. I don’t see all encompassing checklist posters happening for a multitude of reasons; the first being the sheer amount of talent who are no longer with the company.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:29:21 GMT -5
Would Andre the Giant be possible for the Ultimate line? I've been think a LOT about this one: -Afro head -Short hair head -Cloth black/navy blue singlet -Two pairs of boots (1 black, 1 red/blue/yellow etc.) - If swappable boots are doable that is? Yeah, he’s a good candidate.
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