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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 18:49:06 GMT -5
Before the COVID-19, were there any scanning sessions with talent scheduled that have been altered? Is it true that Elite Drave Maverick is still being released? Is it almost Toni time? Thank you Drake is still coming. We’re totally fine with scans and sculpts.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 18:50:22 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. 1) I know you would need to have access to the rights of the persons, but if you did have access to make the characters of Rosey & Jamal from 3 Minute Warning do you think it would be something Mattel would be interested in releasing, or too obscure of characters? 2) Is there any chance that Gobbledygooker could get released? I believe I read it was cancelled due to retailers not being interested. Not even as a Ringside exclusive? I'm not joking, I really want that figure. Action Figure Attack I second the request for a Gobbledly Gooker! I'd love to know if it was ever conceived as a mass-produced figure or if it was just intended for display at SDCC. I’d love to see it released also. I tried but it’s not in the cards at the moment. It’s been talked about at length in previous posts. Give it a search if you’re interested.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 18:51:20 GMT -5
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. 1) I know you would need to have access to the rights of the persons, but if you did have access to make the characters of Rosey & Jamal from 3 Minute Warning do you think it would be something Mattel would be interested in releasing, or too obscure of characters? 2) Is there any chance that Gobbledygooker could get released? I believe I read it was cancelled due to retailers not being interested. Not even as a Ringside exclusive? I'm not joking, I really want that figure. I don’t see why 3 Minute Warning couldn’t be considered if they were both available to us.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on May 15, 2020 19:14:42 GMT -5
Is there a reveal before what comic con would have been
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Post by OmegaGaijin on May 15, 2020 19:20:12 GMT -5
Hi,
Is an Elite version of Roddy Piper from 96/97 a possibility? I loved that run against Hogan and nWo.
Once more, thanks again for interacting with us.
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on May 15, 2020 19:53:33 GMT -5
Could Mattel revisit the mania 6 Piper that Jakks did or is that kinda off limits nowadays?
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omartheterror
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Post by omartheterror on May 15, 2020 20:05:16 GMT -5
Do you have anything to do with the WWE Hot Wheels monster trucks and if so, are you going to keep churning them out?
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on May 15, 2020 20:13:17 GMT -5
To honor page 316, if you were to make a Stunning Steve Austin figure would you go with his long haired look or his Hollywood Blondes look, personally? I want both but I’d probably want the shorter hair first. For future chase figures could there be different sculpts or will it always be a paint variant?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 20:22:54 GMT -5
Is there a reveal before what comic con would have been There will be the usual summer reveals. Stay tuned for more info.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 20:23:37 GMT -5
I want both but I’d probably want the shorter hair first. For future chase figures could there be different sculpts or will it always be a paint variant? The chase figs will continue to have to be deco variants.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 20:24:39 GMT -5
Do you have anything to do with the WWE Hot Wheels monster trucks and if so, are you going to keep churning them out? Beyond giving some advice on talent in the early stages I wasn’t really involved. Not sure of their current status to be honest.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 20:25:03 GMT -5
Could Mattel revisit the mania 6 Piper that Jakks did or is that kinda off limits nowadays? That’s not gonna happen.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 15, 2020 20:25:59 GMT -5
Hi, Is an Elite version of Roddy Piper from 96/97 a possibility? I loved that run against Hogan and nWo. Once more, thanks again for interacting with us. I don’t see any issues with that era of Roddy that would prevent it from being an option.
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Post by kaleb9 on May 15, 2020 20:33:48 GMT -5
Since Sdcc is cancelled were there going to be a Sdcc exclusive ?
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Post by JKLMD2002 on May 15, 2020 22:35:44 GMT -5
Hey AFA,
The stage that came with the latest Elite Vince was really cool and a fun new accessory. Are you trying to get other era specific kind of accessories or new ones coming? Always fun to see some new items to use in photo sets.
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Post by Vamp55 on May 16, 2020 1:01:48 GMT -5
Hey AFA, big thank you as always for your time...
I know you can’t share unreleased info at this time, but with the upcoming releases (information) any chance we could have something specifically shared on the boards at the right time? Maybe a wfigs board exclusive announcement or something? Before we had Instagram / Facebook etc, there was this place... might be a nice little nod towards the old guys (like me lol, running down 20 years on here)
Without giving away specifics - is there a one single thing that you think will blow us away? Or is more of a combined thing??
Thanks again, Dan
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Post by thebadguy on May 16, 2020 7:21:25 GMT -5
Hi Steve - do you custom / modify any of your figures? If so, how would you go about making a more accurate WM2 Andre out of the Elite 60 figure and other existing parts? Is this something you might officially revisit in the line at some stage?
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Post by y13 on May 16, 2020 7:43:25 GMT -5
Has the idea been pitched to do a retro themed wave with modern figures on vintage style card? Marvel and Star Wars have been knocking them out of the park. I think whether it’s Hasbro or Jakks BCA style that would be a cool aesthetic.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 16, 2020 13:54:54 GMT -5
Has the idea been pitched to do a retro themed wave with modern figures on vintage style card? Marvel and Star Wars have been knocking them out of the park. I think whether it’s Hasbro or Jakks BCA style that would be a cool aesthetic. There’s virtually unlimited amazing ideas thought of that you guys would love. Just a matter of right opportunity and timing.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 16, 2020 13:56:42 GMT -5
Hi Steve - do you custom / modify any of your figures? If so, how would you go about making a more accurate WM2 Andre out of the Elite 60 figure and other existing parts? Is this something you might officially revisit in the line at some stage? Mostly head swaps. I haven’t quite honed in on my painting skills just yet. I’ve seen people put Hogan boots on that Andre to get it closer to WM 2.
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