lu21780
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Post by lu21780 on May 27, 2020 18:53:03 GMT -5
Going to piggyback on the last post. In general how long before shipping to retailers are the figures produced and packaged and ready to go?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 27, 2020 20:27:20 GMT -5
Has Legends Series 7 gone into production yet? And if it hasn’t yet and the WWE came back and said that Sting was resigned within the next two weeks would it be too late to put him back into Series 7. It has. We’re way past the point of him being included in that wave.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 27, 2020 20:33:44 GMT -5
Going to piggyback on the last post. In general how long before shipping to retailers are the figures produced and packaged and ready to go? Ringside’s initial shipment of a new wave is a good point of reference on when production is wrapping up as they ship in some product fresh out of production. For other retailers, you have to wait for them to ship by boat. They then go to the Mattel DC and subsequently the to retailer’s DCs before they ship them out to their individual stores.
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Post by LaParka on May 27, 2020 21:55:09 GMT -5
Viking Raiders was a nice surprise reveal, completely out of nowhere. Will there be more reveals like that in the future.
Has WWE been adamant about pulling a released talents figure from the line, or have they been pretty cool with it.
If WWE gave approval for 1 4 figure line-up with no restrictions who would the guys on the team pick, much like WB/DC did when they allowed them to create a Red Lantern, and put Kamandi in a wave?
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Post by micco on May 28, 2020 7:32:40 GMT -5
Will the carding for legends 7 still have stings pic on it? Will there be a sticker covering it like the hall of fame ones did, or had the boxes not even gone into production yet and you guys still had tile to change them?
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2020 8:40:45 GMT -5
Hey Steve, With the Attitude Era WWE title, can we see the version from 2000-2001 where the WWE logo on the center plate is white?
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Post by Chip on May 28, 2020 13:33:31 GMT -5
I have 2 questions about belts...
What are the odds that the "blue strap" Attitude Era WWF Championship belt will get released again?
And do you ever forsee a scenario where you would be able to make the WCW United States Championship for figures?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 28, 2020 14:54:01 GMT -5
Hey Steve, With the Attitude Era WWE title, can we see the version from 2000-2001 where the WWE logo on the center plate is white? It’s probably possible.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 28, 2020 14:56:05 GMT -5
I have 2 questions about belts... What are the odds that the "blue strap" Attitude Era WWF Championship belt will get released again? And do you ever forsee a scenario where you would be able to make the WCW United States Championship for figures? The blue strap version of title could be revisited. New titles in general are 100% on the way. I’m doing my best to push through as many as possible. Stay tuned.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 28, 2020 14:56:46 GMT -5
Will the carding for legends 7 still have stings pic on it? Will there be a sticker covering it like the hall of fame ones did, or had the boxes not even gone into production yet and you guys still had tile to change them? Sting won’t be featured on packaging.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 28, 2020 15:01:21 GMT -5
Viking Raiders was a nice surprise reveal, completely out of nowhere. Will there be more reveals like that in the future. Has WWE been adamant about pulling a released talents figure from the line, or have they been pretty cool with it. If WWE gave approval for 1 4 figure line-up with no restrictions who would the guys on the team pick, much like WB/DC did when they allowed them to create a Red Lantern, and put Kamandi in a wave? Glad you enjoyed the reveal. Yes, more reveals will still be dropped on WWE.com and on WWE social media at various times throughout the year. Pulling talent simply comes down to timing of contracts. If a figure falls within the timeframe specified in the deal, it will see release. If figure won’t make it out before the time frame expires, it has to get pulled. This is of course barring any crazy circumstances surrounding a release. 4 figs with no restrictions including no contract limitations...at this moment I’d choose Jesse Ventura, One Man Gang, Mr Fuji and Gobbledygooker.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2020 16:31:50 GMT -5
Hey Steve how long's it been since I told you you're my best friend on this whole board?
Also can we please get an Ultimate Edition Steve Austin next year?
Thanks buddy!
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on May 28, 2020 19:12:31 GMT -5
Would the Mega Powers be a 2 pack or better off singles releases?
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on May 28, 2020 22:41:03 GMT -5
Obviously we won't ever get a WM 13 - or any Austin with a bloody face... but would the 'blood from a stone' shirt (my absolute favourite Austin shirt ever, btw), depicting the now iconic image, of Austin's bloody face, ever be allowed to be put onto/included with any future Stone Cold figures - preferably an UE... or would that be a no-go, as well?
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 28, 2020 22:45:42 GMT -5
Was the whole inclusion of the app with the Retros figures done as a way to make the line cost less? I’m not sure who developed that game and thought there was a chance that it may have been used like an advertisement that also padded the budget of the line.
Do you/others have Retros prototypes decorating the office?
Can you tell us about any actions/moves that were pitched or tried to develop for the Retros but ultimately didn’t make the cut?
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Post by Thebigdog621 on May 28, 2020 23:22:57 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Thanks for doing this.
1. Is the jacket on E77 Viscera removable? The non soft goods jacket hanging down to around his knees looks like it could really restrict leg movement.
2. I am so excited for the legends Ultimate Warrior. Is there potential for more legend releases like this in the future or is the “current day” Warrior a one off type of idea?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 29, 2020 21:12:52 GMT -5
Hey Steve how long's it been since I told you you're my best friend on this whole board? Also can we please get an Ultimate Edition Steve Austin next year? Thanks buddy! Let’s be real here. It’s a very strong possibility at some point.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 29, 2020 21:13:12 GMT -5
Obviously we won't ever get a WM 13 - or any Austin with a bloody face... but would the 'blood from a stone' shirt (my absolute favourite Austin shirt ever, btw), depicting the now iconic image, of Austin's bloody face, ever be allowed to be put onto/included with any future Stone Cold figures - preferably an UE... or would that be a no-go, as well? Not gonna happen. Sorry.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 29, 2020 21:13:40 GMT -5
Would the Mega Powers be a 2 pack or better off singles releases? Could work as either.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 29, 2020 21:22:51 GMT -5
Was the whole inclusion of the app with the Retros figures done as a way to make the line cost less? I’m not sure who developed that game and thought there was a chance that it may have been used like an advertisement that also padded the budget of the line. Do you/others have Retros prototypes decorating the office? Can you tell us about any actions/moves that were pitched or tried to develop for the Retros but ultimately didn’t make the cut? It was brand synergy between WWE licensees. It didn’t really help the line from a budget perspective but Reliance Games were great partners and there were mutual marketing benefits. There are a few prototypes decorating the office. The Texas Tornado spinning action was very very close to being included. We didn’t get beyond me writing this one in my notebook but I did want to get the Earthquake/Typhoon body type and gimmick into the line sooner rather than later.
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