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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:30:41 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. Maybe. We’ll see.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:31:25 GMT -5
Vague question.. do you know of any figures that will be coming out with thumbs up hands? Besides Cendric Alexander, obviously. The thumbs up hands will appear again.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 4, 2019 10:35:54 GMT -5
I just wanted to thank you again Steve for doing this. I learn more and more about my passion! I learn how much you try to make it a win win with all of the variables you face. THANK YOU! I want you to know that I have a GIANT- MASSIVE Collection that has been featured by Spawn etc ... and no bigger collection than Mattel's WWE Elite figures. I spend a fortune on reasonably priced figures because I love them and won't pay a ridiculous price ever. I don't watch WWE like I used to ... so your desired formula of having current superstars, NXT, Legends in elite line make me more apt to buy the entire line. I think you are right to do that and again I applaud you! When a random elite legend comes out like Muraco ... and not readily found on Walmarts sight like Harley Race ... which I don't have but wanted SOOOOO MUCH ... or Gerald Briscoe ... it almost makes me want to stop collecting. Again, I love YOUR product! I love the scale. I love you taking your generous time to share knowledge with us. I know it's not your fault about a retailer not realizing the value of the figure we all want and making it readily available on line for not only all of us in the united States but around the world ... but I hope there is a way that these figures can be revisited in their form and other forms so we all have a chance to get them. I did get Muraco ... still need Race and Briscoe! Again, I can't stress enough how grateful I am to you! This is the thread I check and love because of you! THANKS!
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:37:32 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? Slim chance for that title but not completely impossible. No classic rings to discuss at the moment. No deal with Wicked Cool. They work directly with WWE. You want ring bells....noted... We’ll keep cranking out new titles and variations of titles whenever possible.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 4, 2019 10:52:17 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? Slim chance for that title but not completely impossible. No classic rings to discuss at the moment. No deal with Wicked Cool. They work directly with WWE. You want ring bells....noted... We’ll keep cranking out new titles and variations of titles whenever possible. Speaking of silver tag belts, I would like to be able to accurately display them but no one that has worn them has been made. Any plans to make Dream Team, Bulldogs, 87 Hart Foundation, or Strike Force?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:54:31 GMT -5
I just wanted to thank you again Steve for doing this. I learn more and more about my passion! I learn how much you try to make it a win win with all of the variables you face. THANK YOU! I want you to know that I have a GIANT- MASSIVE Collection that has been featured by Spawn etc ... and no bigger collection than Mattel's WWE Elite figures. I spend a fortune on reasonably priced figures because I love them and won't pay a ridiculous price ever. I don't watch WWE like I used to ... so your desired formula of having current superstars, NXT, Legends in elite line make me more apt to buy the entire line. I think you are right to do that and again I applaud you! When a random elite legend comes out like Muraco ... and not readily found on Walmarts sight like Harley Race ... which I don't have but wanted SOOOOO MUCH ... or Gerald Briscoe ... it almost makes me want to stop collecting. Again, I love YOUR product! I love the scale. I love you taking your generous time to share knowledge with us. I know it's not your fault about a retailer not realizing the value of the figure we all want and making it readily available on line for not only all of us in the united States but around the world ... but I hope there is a way that these figures can be revisited in their form and other forms so we all have a chance to get them. I did get Muraco ... still need Race and Briscoe! Again, I can't stress enough how grateful I am to you! This is the thread I check and love because of you! THANKS! You’re welcome. It’s been my pleasure. Both Bill and I have addressed Harley Race quite a bit. Totally aware of the demand and we’re doing our best to get him out again. Brisco’s wave is still shipping into Walmart’s. He’s also been available multiple times on Walmart.com. This fig wouldn’t really be revisited. I know of the concerns over these retail exclusive lines and exclusive figures but they really do make some of these talent inclusions possible. We’ll keep pushing for inclusion on dot com and international distribution of these exclusives, which you’ve already started seeing improvements on, to make it easier to get the figs we want.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 10:58:03 GMT -5
Slim chance for that title but not completely impossible. No classic rings to discuss at the moment. No deal with Wicked Cool. They work directly with WWE. You want ring bells....noted... We’ll keep cranking out new titles and variations of titles whenever possible. Speaking of silver tag belts, I would like to be able to accurately display them but no one that has worn them has been made. Any plans to make Dream Team, Bulldogs, 87 Hart Foundation, or Strike Force? We’ll keep working with the talent available to us and get out as many looks as possible.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Dec 4, 2019 11:14:39 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack I love the oval intercontinental belt. However, it hasn’t been released many times, any new figures we could possibly get the belt with? Jeff hardy 😉 Also, not sure if asked... What are the possibilities of a Joaquin Joker Rey Mysterio? A lot of people hated the attire, but I think it would translate well into a figure. If so, would it feature a new singlet mold for his upper torso?
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Dec 4, 2019 11:22:06 GMT -5
When a legends is signed for a short period is it hard to not throw 2-3 looks into sets knowing you don’t have them long? Does balance kind of go out the window
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 11:35:23 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack I love the oval intercontinental belt. However, it hasn’t been released many times, any new figures we could possibly get the belt with? Jeff hardy 😉 Also, not sure if asked... What are the possibilities of a Joaquin Joker Rey Mysterio? A lot of people hated the attire, but I think it would translate well into a figure. If so, would it feature a new singlet mold for his upper torso? The oval title can be revisited at some point. I don’t think we’re going to be able to do that particular Rey. Sorry guys.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 11:38:34 GMT -5
When a legends is signed for a short period is it hard to not throw 2-3 looks into sets knowing you don’t have them long? Does balance kind of go out the window We make things work within short windows all the time and it goes unnoticed by you guys, as it should. There were some hiccups with short term deals like the Dudleys and Goldberg during his initial return run but that’s definitely been addressed and I’m very cognizant of contract expirations.
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Post by newgenandy on Dec 4, 2019 11:41:42 GMT -5
I loved the rob schamberger artwork Included in the elites. For those of us who don't collect MOC it's nice to have some artwork to keep. Have you ever thought about doing collector card style artwork / live shots of the wrestler or even 'clip and keep' like the hasbro or just toys bend ems had? Do you think that would work in the modern age?
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Dec 4, 2019 11:44:26 GMT -5
I'm guessing the answer is no due to the real cost of manpower, labor hours, design resources, etc., but I want to ask anyway...is there ever a situation where perhaps the design team or planning department finds themselves roughing out concepts for talent not yet signed (I guess I'd say most predominantly either legends or former talents expected to possibly return) in an effort to be ahead of the curve in the event that they do eventually wind up available to work on?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2019 12:47:08 GMT -5
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Post by newgenandy on Dec 4, 2019 13:14:13 GMT -5
When you do one off figures for conventions (the Hawkins and Ryder ghostbusters, the becky 2 belts etc) do these have to go through WWE or mattel higher ups or as they are for conventions are you afforded a bit more freedom?
Had there been consideration for a very limited run of figures like the classics had (100, 250 etc). I would've thought technological advances make them less cost prohibitive than back when the aforementioned classics come out
Has there been any many conversations around a line aimed at girls like the now finished superstars line? Now I have a daughter (along with two wrestling mad sons) it's likely she'll be seeing wrestling on tv and probably be a fan
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 4, 2019 13:31:20 GMT -5
When WWE signs a legend let's say for a year - it takes you x-amount of time to do the scan - the sculpt etc 8 months at least on the fast track ...I'm curious if the deal ends prior to the release of the figure can you still release it? It seems like a huge obstacle for you.
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Post by DeadManFan92 on Dec 4, 2019 14:17:07 GMT -5
Is there a specific formula on how Legends or Flashbacks are chosen for sets? Like since Macho Man was chosen for the Royal Rumble Elite set, does that push his next figure to the back and allow someone like Taker/HBK/Austin to move up? or Are specific ones always at the top of the list no matter how close they are released from their last figure?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:25:52 GMT -5
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. Interesting. Are you not allowed to make references or name talent who aren't under contract? Even in a format as a picture of the figure you created or even as their name? When you’re talking about 10 years worth of product and talent, things can get very complicated.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:29:17 GMT -5
Is there a specific formula on how Legends or Flashbacks are chosen for sets? Like since Macho Man was chosen for the Royal Rumble Elite set, does that push his next figure to the back and allow someone like Taker/HBK/Austin to move up? or Are specific ones always at the top of the list no matter how close they are released from their last figure? You’d want a little break between using the same talent again. It allows for the previous version to sell through and for some demand to build up for the next version of the talent. The length of the rest period needed reduces based on the popularity of talent. Rey Mysterio or Jeff Hardy, as examples, would need significantly less rest time between figures.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:33:32 GMT -5
When WWE signs a legend let's say for a year - it takes you x-amount of time to do the scan - the sculpt etc 8 months at least on the fast track ...I'm curious if the deal ends prior to the release of the figure can you still release it? It seems like a huge obstacle for you. There’s no scanning on most Legends as they either look drastically different now or are sadly no longer with us. Most of the Legends are traditional sculpts. We know the time frames of the scenario you’re talking about so we’d avoid developing a figure and running out of time.
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