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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 20:57:37 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 Yeah, throwback carding has been discussed. It’s a fun option. Everything imaginable is discussed. We just the right retail or online opportunity to bring these fun ideas to life.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:00:12 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. We place our educated bets. With most talent at one per case other than the wave anchors, the risk is minimized.
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Post by taserface on Dec 4, 2019 21:05:47 GMT -5
Would it ever be an option to include a ‘collectors edition’ figure in every series that Wal Mart and Target order? Instead of every other series
Could be a way of getting guys you have like Steamboat, Brain, Bulldog, JYD those alternate looks and not having to wait years to fit them in somewhere
And for Target there’s a never ending supply of NXT and women’s figures
Also sorry if answered already. Is Mae Young available to y’all to be made? I know that would definitely have to be a ‘right fit, right spot figure’. Would love to see Mattel’s version of her though
Thanks again
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:08:02 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? I won’t say who is on my list who hasn’t gotten made yet other than Gobbledygooker since I’ve already mentioned he’s off the table at the moment. The others are still strong possibilities. I also won’t mention modern since it’s practically a given we’ll get to just about everyone in time. Some wish list figs that were made: Sherri Muroco Chyna Hurricane WM 15 Shane Harley Race Dude Love A referee (wound up being Danny Davis) Announcer Vince Phantom Rey Gorilla Monsoon
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:11:38 GMT -5
Would it ever be an option to include a ‘collectors edition’ figure in every series that Wal Mart and Target order? Instead of every other series Could be a way of getting guys you have like Steamboat, Brain, Bulldog, JYD those alternate looks and not having to wait years to fit them in somewhere And for Target there’s a never ending supply of NXT and women’s figures Also sorry if answered already. Is Mae Young available to y’all to be made? I know that would definitely have to be a ‘right fit, right spot figure’. Would love to see Mattel’s version of her though Thanks again Not possible at this time. The current strategy for Collector’s Edition figures is what you’ll roughly see for the foreseeable future. If we have access to Mae, you’ll most likely see her in the line at some point.
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Post by Classic Collector: The Return on Dec 4, 2019 21:25:19 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? I won’t say who is on my list who hasn’t gotten made yet other than Gobbledygooker since I’ve already mentioned he’s off the table at the moment. The others are still strong possibilities. I also won’t mention modern since it’s practically a given we’ll get to just about everyone in time. Some wish list figs that were made: Sherri Muroco Chyna Hurricane WM 15 Shane Harley Race Dude Love A referee (wound up being Danny Davis) Announcer Vince Phantom Rey Gorilla Monsoon Any chance we can get a correct jersey Shane, possibly an Elite?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 4, 2019 21:27:12 GMT -5
My son has been wanting a Nicholas figure ever since he won the Raw tag team championship at WM34. I know he’s a minor and it was a one time appearance but have you tried putting in a request for him? It would be cool to have the youngest WWE champion ever in figure form.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:30:26 GMT -5
I won’t say who is on my list who hasn’t gotten made yet other than Gobbledygooker since I’ve already mentioned he’s off the table at the moment. The others are still strong possibilities. I also won’t mention modern since it’s practically a given we’ll get to just about everyone in time. Some wish list figs that were made: Sherri Muroco Chyna Hurricane WM 15 Shane Harley Race Dude Love A referee (wound up being Danny Davis) Announcer Vince Phantom Rey Gorilla Monsoon Any chance we can get a correct jersey Shane, possibly an Elite? Maybe down the road. If it was revisited, it’d be an Elite.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:33:03 GMT -5
My son has been wanting a Nicholas figure ever since he won the Raw tag team championship at WM34. I know he’s a minor and it was a one time appearance but have you tried putting in a request for him? It would be cool to have the youngest WWE champion ever in figure form. This seems very unlikely.
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Post by cableV on Dec 4, 2019 21:43:12 GMT -5
... I also won’t mention modern since it’s practically a given we’ll get to just about everyone in time. Can that include Maria? I know her tv time has been limited, but given her history in WWE and her work in other promotions, I think it would sell just fine. If she wouldn't have resigned back in June, the opportunity would have been lost.
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Dec 4, 2019 21:48:59 GMT -5
Were there any figures drawn up or planned that had to be cancelled due to a gimmick change or major look change?
For Example: - Leo Kruger to Adam Rose - Cody Rhodes to Stardust - Bald Kane to Masked Kane
If so, can you name any?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:59:09 GMT -5
... I also won’t mention modern since it’s practically a given we’ll get to just about everyone in time. Can that include Maria? I know her tv time has been limited, but given her history in WWE and her work in other promotions, I think it would sell just fine. If she wouldn't have resigned back in June, the opportunity would have been lost. We’re actively working on getting to everyone. Hopefully you’ll see a Maria fig in time.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 21:59:55 GMT -5
Were there any figures drawn up or planned that had to be cancelled due to a gimmick change or major look change? For Example: - Leo Kruger to Adam Rose - Cody Rhodes to Stardust - Bald Kane to Masked Kane If so, can you name any? Yes No Lol
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 4, 2019 22:16:58 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. What about guys like Rock who changed his tattoo. Do you start the design process knowing that the second he returns you’re gonna try to get an updated look for him? Or KO and Finn getting new tats while they were out, would you try to get a jumpstart on these designs?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 4, 2019 22:24:45 GMT -5
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. What about guys like Rock who changed his tattoo. Do you start the design process knowing that the second he returns you’re gonna try to get an updated look for him? Or KO and Finn getting new tats while they were out, would you try to get a jumpstart on these designs? Once again, no reason to. The creation of the tattoo design is minimal. It doesn’t speed up the process whatsoever. The tooling of new parts, debugging new parts and scheduling time at the factory are the time consuming portions of the process.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Dec 4, 2019 23:49:57 GMT -5
Why were the retro cards so thin (all 10 series)?
How often does your team meet to discuss new ideas for lines, playsets, etc?
Are you allowed to borrow from other licenses? Let’s say there is a MOTU accessory that works perfectly for some entrance gear for an elite. The design/mold/tooling has already been created, is it possible to just use their work?
Do you guys have 3D printers on hand (or something similar) in the event that you want to try something out?
How were the Retros heads created? Did someone (or a team) just use reference photos to create a sculpt or was it all done digitally?
For guys like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, or evening Bret Hart, is it really that difficult or costly to give them a more realistic skin tone? I know Roman Reigns has been mentioned but I would argue that his is a few shades closer compared to the 3am lone hotdog at 7-11 skin tone of the Hulkster.
Given the success of the Fiend, may I suggest including a pair of 3d glasses with each figure (only instead of having a blue side, you would make both sides red).
How do trade show displays travel? Do you fly them and have to check them in hard cases? Do people drive from one place to another? Ship them? What’s the scoop?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 5, 2019 1:34:12 GMT -5
Why were the retro cards so thin (all 10 series)? How often does your team meet to discuss new ideas for lines, playsets, etc? Are you allowed to borrow from other licenses? Let’s say there is a MOTU accessory that works perfectly for some entrance gear for an elite. The design/mold/tooling has already been created, is it possible to just use their work? Do you guys have 3D printers on hand (or something similar) in the event that you want to try something out? How were the Retros heads created? Did someone (or a team) just use reference photos to create a sculpt or was it all done digitally? For guys like Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage, or evening Bret Hart, is it really that difficult or costly to give them a more realistic skin tone? I know Roman Reigns has been mentioned but I would argue that his is a few shades closer compared to the 3am lone hotdog at 7-11 skin tone of the Hulkster. Given the success of the Fiend, may I suggest including a pair of 3d glasses with each figure (only instead of having a blue side, you would make both sides red). How do trade show displays travel? Do you fly them and have to check them in hard cases? Do people drive from one place to another? Ship them? What’s the scoop? Not sure. That was decided before I joined the team. If/when they return I’m hopeful we can use thicker cardbacks. We talk about new opportunities constantly and if it’s not official meetings, it’s fantasy booking lines and possibilities. Quite a few us are major toy and wrestling fans remember. Use of tools from others lines is on a case by case basis. Yes we have 3D printers. Retro heads....Both. They were sculpted digitally using reference photos. Choice of skin tone is a combination of designer selection and licensor feedback/approval. No 3D glasses with Fiend. Trade show displays...any of the above depending on location and equipment needed.
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Post by SteveHulk on Dec 5, 2019 3:38:16 GMT -5
Do you know why the "Flashback" logo disappeared from Flashbacks a couple of years ago - and is no longer used?
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Post by terraryzing on Dec 5, 2019 5:40:28 GMT -5
May have been answered but any word on Ahmed Johnson? We haven't seen him in figure form since BCA days.
It'd be a great flashback to add, in his original red trunks. I know an NOD & Big T with the singlet and huge gut(New Harlem Heat) are probably out of the question.
Also probably been asnwered but Buff Bagwell, Scott Steiner (nwo days), Scott Norton...status?
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Post by bitw on Dec 5, 2019 7:25:29 GMT -5
Were there any figures drawn up or planned that had to be cancelled due to a gimmick change or major look change? For Example: - Leo Kruger to Adam Rose - Cody Rhodes to Stardust - Bald Kane to Masked Kane If so, can you name any? Yes No Lol Very curious on the response to Bald Kane to Masked Kane. I’m assuming Kane was not a deco heavy figure at the time or in general (as of recently)?. Which was the reason for the fast turn out of Masked Kane the following year?.
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