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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:39:16 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 The one off’s are essentially customs. WWE does have visibility on their development. The issue with limited run figures is that it takes just as much time and resources to produce a limited run 1 of 100 figure as it does to produce a mainline figure that you can produce and sell thousands of. Limited runs, while cool, would be made at a huge loss. Jakks did these back in the day but they were more of a marketing tool than an actual offering. I think the learning of the Superstars line is that girl who like WWE and want WWE toys want toys that reflect what they see on TV and that is delivered in Basics and Elites. It’s exciting your daughter may get into WWE and I feel like she’ll really enjoy figures of all the female talent we’re doing.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:40:20 GMT -5
There will be reveals surrounding WrestleMania and Axxess. Specific plans are still being worked out.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:42:04 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? We have. It could work for sure. While not exactly what you’re talking about, we include mini comics with bio page in our current Masters of the WWE Universe line.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 14:44:32 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? No, there’s really no reason to waste resources doing this. There’s no benefit as this wouldn’t enable these hypothetical figures to reach shelves any faster.
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Post by Stuart? on Dec 4, 2019 14:53:34 GMT -5
Hypothetically, could you start work on John Morrison figures now for 2020 release (e.g. a Johnny Nitro Flashback) or would you rather wait until he officially returns in ring and work on whatever attire he wears in his first appearance back?
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Post by taserface on Dec 4, 2019 14:54:05 GMT -5
Has there ever been any thought of creating carded subsets in the Elite line? Along the lines of Marvel Legends Retros (ToyBiz packaging), ML X Men Retros (ToyBiz packaging), Star Wars Black Series 40th (Kenner OG packaging). Most having minimal repaints or changes. Maybe a new character sprinkled in here or there
Just curious if any chance of doing the obvious Hasbro style, Jakks original BCA style, LJN style packaging of guys who may fit that theme
Or maybe even OSFTM or Galoob WCW style carding with
Rey Flair Sting Goldberg Hall Nash
Just something different and I feel like a lot of loose collectors tend to pick up multiples to keep carded versions. I know I do
Again thanks for your time and your answers
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Post by newgenandy on Dec 4, 2019 15:02:46 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? We have. It could work for sure. While not exactly what you’re talking about, we include mini comics with bio page in our current Masters of the WWE Universe line. Ah that's awesome. I collect the super 7 motu figures and love the mini comic style art cards they include. I hope a uk retailer picks up the line.
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Dec 4, 2019 15:06:53 GMT -5
Have you heard anything on the status of Test or Sable?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 4, 2019 15:14:07 GMT -5
Considering stuff you start working on today won’t hit shelves for a over a year how do you treat talent that may be getting a push now but knowing how the system works will probably be jobbing or off TV a year from now? For example Shorty G has gotten a lot of TV time but it’s not a gimmick that seems to have longevity despite how hard Gable is trying to make it work. Do you do a “let’s wait and see” approach or start moving forward and hope for the best when it hits shelves? *Not asking about Shorty G specifically. Just talent that you think there’s a good chance that management may sour on.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Dec 4, 2019 15:23:38 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 Is 3 1/2 to 4 years not that long ago in your mind? eBay prices show that there is a demand for it.
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Post by newgenandy on Dec 4, 2019 15:49:12 GMT -5
Mattel did the classic cage ring with warrior and rude which wasn't that long ago Is 3 1/2 to 4 years not that long ago in your mind? eBay prices show that there is a demand for it. Not really no since WWE want a lot of product to reflect current superstars. Also one sold on eBay for £40 a few days ago brand new so the prices are not crazy
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 16:36:44 GMT -5
Hypothetically, could you start work on John Morrison figures now for 2020 release (e.g. a Johnny Nitro Flashback) or would you rather wait until he officially returns in ring and work on whatever attire he wears in his first appearance back? My vote is we wait for his debut look but we’ll see what happens as this develops.
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Post by LtD73 on Dec 4, 2019 16:38:50 GMT -5
When you started with Mattel did you have a bucket list so to speak of figures you wanted to get made?
If so, who was on the list?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 16:39:24 GMT -5
Have you heard anything on the status of Test or Sable? Nope.
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Post by Stuart? on Dec 4, 2019 16:54:34 GMT -5
Hypothetically, could you start work on John Morrison figures now for 2020 release (e.g. a Johnny Nitro Flashback) or would you rather wait until he officially returns in ring and work on whatever attire he wears in his first appearance back? My vote is we wait for his debut look but we’ll see what happens as this develops. Interesting, thanks for the response! I hope a flashback Nitro is on the cards. That's one of my most wanted figures.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Dec 4, 2019 17:20:51 GMT -5
Is 3 1/2 to 4 years not that long ago in your mind? eBay prices show that there is a demand for it. Not really no since WWE want a lot of product to reflect current superstars. Also one sold on eBay for £40 a few days ago brand new so the prices are not crazy That sounds like the exception and not the standard. I combed through sales over the last week or so and out of the three I saw, one had sold for roughly $75 with the other two selling for a total of around $90. None of these were in box either. Even so, the price you listed is approximately two to two and a half times as much as the original retail price. I challenge you to prove me wrong based on the amounts that people have been paying for these rings.
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Post by 💯ULTIMATE💯 on Dec 4, 2019 19:02:24 GMT -5
Action Figure AttackWhat’s the story behind the tank top torso being used for the long sleeves Jeff Hardy figures and are there any plans to fix this? I can’t speak for anyone else but it’s an eyesore for me personally. There is a shirt torso mold that has been around even before Jeff Hardy figures were made. This torso was just used on the recent pink cheetah Macho King. Why wasn’t this used for Jeff? Thanks in advance
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Post by wrestlingfigsIreland on Dec 4, 2019 19:20:35 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack For International customers are online retailers offered Walmart/Target exclusive figures? If not why not? Getting very hard to get these Kassius Ohno/Paige/Liv Morgan/Briscoe/Patterson/Sonya/Pete Dunne. Survivor series/Network Spotlight not here.Prob Rumble also. Need that Macho Man. Backlund was ok to get. The Rock was ok to get, shipping Just seeing if there is a solution to Irish/UK fans getting figs at affordable prices. Again love the line so much just seeing if there is a way outside US fans can be helped a little. P.S. I know this has been asked a trillion times
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 20:36:32 GMT -5
Action Figure AttackWhat’s the story behind the tank top torso being used for the long sleeves Jeff Hardy figures and are there any plans to fix this? I can’t speak for anyone else but it’s an eyesore for me personally. There is a shirt torso mold that has been around even before Jeff Hardy figures were made. This torso was just used on the recent pink cheetah Macho King. Why wasn’t this used for Jeff? Thanks in advance This has been discussed before. Don’t know what the “story is” or “why” as that was a choice by design but I’m totally aware of it and pushing to have this changed on future Elite Jeff figs. Basics have already been fixed.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 20:53:43 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack For International customers are online retailers offered Walmart/Target exclusive figures? If not why not? Getting very hard to get these Kassius Ohno/Paige/Liv Morgan/Briscoe/Patterson/Sonya/Pete Dunne. Survivor series/Network Spotlight not here.Prob Rumble also. Need that Macho Man. Backlund was ok to get. The Rock was ok to get, shipping Just seeing if there is a solution to Irish/UK fans getting figs at affordable prices. Again love the line so much just seeing if there is a way outside US fans can be helped a little. P.S. I know this has been asked a trillion times These are available to international retailers. As you may have seen, TRU Canada did take quite a few 2019 US retailers exclusives. We’re still working on increased international availability beyond this.
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