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Post by newgenandy on Dec 6, 2019 17:20:36 GMT -5
Leaks. While leaks sometimes have accuracies, never take them as gospel. It also ruins the surprise. While I appreciate the days of walking into a shop and suddenly seeing a new series of figures is long gone with the internet, at least the official unveils at toy shows, comic cons etc have a bit of occasion and gravitas to them. Leaks just spoil for everyone if accurate and if not can lead to unwarranted disappointment There's plenty to discuss without the need for leaks
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Post by cableV on Dec 6, 2019 17:42:11 GMT -5
If you see a post about a retail issue/problem, like when some of the figures at Target were not scanning or some obvious pricing issues, do you bring it to the attention of the appropriate account manager so that they can look into it?
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 6, 2019 17:49:01 GMT -5
What was your first WWE Mattel figure when the line launched?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 18:03:21 GMT -5
If you see a post about a retail issue/problem, like when some of the figures at Target were not scanning or some obvious pricing issues, do you bring it to the attention of the appropriate account manager so that they can look into it? I do let appropriate parties know when I see things pop up on social media.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 18:06:18 GMT -5
What was your first WWE Mattel figure when the line launched? Can’t remember exactly but I was out the door first thing in the morning on release day and bought one of each fig I could find.
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Post by PJ on Dec 6, 2019 18:10:50 GMT -5
Leaks. While leaks sometimes have accuracies, never take them as gospel. The kids today have it so easy with the internet. They see everything early. When I was a kid you knew about upcoming figures/toys one of three ways. 1. Walk into the aisle and see them on the pegs. 2. The pamphlet packed inside the boxes of bigger playsets. 3. The Sears Wish Book. And you had to walk to and from school uphill both ways!
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Post by Stuart? on Dec 6, 2019 18:21:40 GMT -5
Yes and her Then, Now, Forever figure was a major shelfwarmer Not in my location It's still shelf warming in the UK
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Post by Rattlehead on Dec 6, 2019 18:25:07 GMT -5
Both Ivory and Jacqueline are in the Hall of Fame, is there or was there an opportunity for them to get a figure?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 18:36:52 GMT -5
Both Ivory and Jacqueline are in the Hall of Fame, is there or was there an opportunity for them to get a figure? Hall of Fame induction does not equate to merch deal unfortunately.
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Post by popmichael on Dec 6, 2019 19:20:19 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Are Ivory and Jacqueline (and Luna Vachon) on your Lists to WWE for future approval? One would hope the WWE would extend them a merch deal since they are in HOF. But if they are at least on those lists then maybe someday they will see the light of day!
I saw Jacqueline’s face on the WWE truck on tv recently and I was stoked! lol
Without naming names, are there any first in the line female legends coming out in 2020 (besides Chyna and Wendi)?
Any plans for an NXT commentator Beth Phoenix or Wrestlemania 35 Beth Phoenix?
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Post by RybackV1 on Dec 6, 2019 19:29:33 GMT -5
Just saw another company is making an Andre The Giant figure
Does Mattel still have Andres rights ?
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Post by Rattlehead on Dec 6, 2019 19:37:32 GMT -5
Both Ivory and Jacqueline are in the Hall of Fame, is there or was there an opportunity for them to get a figure? Hall of Fame induction does not equate to merch deal unfortunately. Bummer Thanks again Steve.
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Post by qdogg on Dec 6, 2019 19:44:34 GMT -5
Are we going to get another belt pack next year and what would be your choices to be included in it
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 21:12:25 GMT -5
Just saw another company is making an Andre The Giant figure Does Mattel still have Andres rights ? We do. I suppose it’s non exclusive.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 21:14:17 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Are Ivory and Jacqueline (and Luna Vachon) on your Lists to WWE for future approval? One would hope the WWE would extend them a merch deal since they are in HOF. But if they are at least on those lists then maybe someday they will see the light of day! I saw Jacqueline’s face on the WWE truck on tv recently and I was stoked! lol Without naming names, are there any first in the line female legends coming out in 2020 (besides Chyna and Wendi)? Any plans for an NXT commentator Beth Phoenix or Wrestlemania 35 Beth Phoenix? Can’t really get into details on your questions but I would like it see them all represented in the line if/when possible.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 6, 2019 21:15:00 GMT -5
Are we going to get another belt pack next year and what would be your choices to be included in it Nothing planned at this point.
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Post by hardyz6 on Dec 6, 2019 21:24:20 GMT -5
We have gotten brood Hardy’s and a lot of other good jeff’s Are their plans for team extreme Hardy’s and a true 2008 Jeff
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Post by Old School Collector on Dec 6, 2019 23:31:10 GMT -5
So, with Elite 77 being the Walmart SummerSlam wave, in which Viscera & Rick Rude will be in ... can you say what others will be in that series ? Also, would you be able to tell us which series that the remaining renders shown at SDCC, will be in ? Those renders were : Christian [Brood] Chyna Greg “The Hammer” Valentine Sting [Debut Promo Look] Sorry, you’ll have to wait for official reveals. This was your chance to turn baby face ! Lol, it’s all good though, thx for replying 🍻
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Post by The Madness on Dec 6, 2019 23:55:27 GMT -5
How did you wind up in the toy industry? It seems like a dream job!
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Post by DonDaBomb13 on Dec 7, 2019 0:57:29 GMT -5
Hello. May I please be the first to request a Santana Garrett figure please? Thank you
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