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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 31, 2020 23:01:20 GMT -5
If there was talent yet to appear in the line, who would you like to make most? Legend - One Man Gang or Gobbledygooker Modern - can’t wait to own a Karrian Kross and Scarlett figures
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 31, 2020 23:04:37 GMT -5
Thanks for all the awesome work you do Steve. Just wondering if elite 78 Matt Riddle will come with a soft goods jacket or just the accessories revealed in the preview render? He will include a soft goods entrance jacket!
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 31, 2020 23:05:23 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Loving the fiend figure But will the next fiend elite come with blue universal title and fiend Custom title No info on unannounced future figs. Stay tuned.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 31, 2020 23:07:09 GMT -5
How do I get replacement KNEE PADS for all my elite figures to replace all those horrible long hard plastic anti knee artulation pads? Can RSC make some knee pads? Does it seem like Mattel is making attached knee pads to eliminate this problem? No plans for RSC knee pad packs.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 31, 2020 23:13:39 GMT -5
Hey Steve, just had another quick question... I know things can change last minute, such as L7 Sting, but to the best of your knowledge, is the upcoming Jake the Snake Roberts considered a lock? I ask bc that's the exact version that I have been wanting since the inception of the line. I feel like the likeness is exceptional based on the rendering, and as a Hasbro fanboy, the green & purple attire is a grail piece. Also, do you think we could possibly get a 'pointing finger' hand with him to pose when he'd be reving up for the DDT? And lastly, if you're able to share, bc of his affiliation with AEW, should we expect this to be the final Jake figure for the near future? THANKS STEVE!! As of right now, Jake is still a go and the plan is to include the DDT signaling pointing fingers. I can’t give you speculative info on figures beyond this. We’ll have to see how things pan out in the future.
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Post by JHTB® on May 31, 2020 23:21:21 GMT -5
Are we getting anymore Elite figures coming out this year with multiple heads?
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Post by zen411 on May 31, 2020 23:52:56 GMT -5
If there was talent yet to appear in the line, who would you like to make most? Legend - One Man Gang or Gobbledygooker Modern - can’t wait to own a Karrian Kross and Scarlett figures Steve, Great to hear your personal perspective here. Do you have any personal picks for classic managers and/or announcers you'd most like to see in the line?
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Post by buddyboy101 on Jun 1, 2020 0:06:09 GMT -5
Steve, could describe how Mattel's current approach toward Legends compares with JAKKS's? Obviously Mattel has tried to be more strategic in how it releases legends (by way of retail exclusives, variants, chase figures, limited run lines, etc. - instead of massive lines coming out every month). Would you say Mattel's approach is a bit more reserved, and if so, why? Do you think the way JAKKS approached legends was unsustainable or put quantity over quality? I obviously wouldn't want (or expect) you to disparage JAKKS, but would appreciate how you view Mattel's approach compared to JAKKS.
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Post by Artie Kendall on Jun 1, 2020 0:41:07 GMT -5
With that in mind and the line up, I mean let's face it were not talking heavy hitters in the main event as much as i like Ramon, Heenan, and Valentine, but does that say maybe you could go deeper with the talent for this line? Do the numbers build that confidence that maybe there is a market for those talents? Maybe you can elaborate a little more. Not 100% sure what you’re getting at. I’m very confident in Legends figs, hence why the line is back. I’m also confident that I can find an appropriate slots for practically any talent available to us. We’ve been going pretty deep lately (Patterson, Graham, Blassie, etc) and will continue to do so. As I’ve said many times, if they’re available to us, there is a very good chance they’ll make it into the line. We’ll also continue to request more first time in the line Legends to be signed. I guess based on past comments certain talent wasn't viewed as viable for wrestling figure release for various reasons but of the times I'm thinking of access wasn't the issue. I think at one point someone asked Bill about releasing this "list" of available talent which Bill said if he could, it would just bring more problems, which for the record I agree I don't think that should be released. But at the same time that make me believe that there might be a name on that "list" that the team sees as not being a viable release. So based on the fact that Legends preorder sold out with Valentine and Heenan and Ramon and with all due respect to those talents, the team didn't see them as anchor talent, and Heenan isn't even in a manager get up. Does that change the conversation or perception for either Mattel or WWE on what else could be explored for the line as far as depth? Not in terms of depth by years (Main event of 70's like Graham, Blassie and Patterson) but like mid-carders of the 80's and 90's or maybe a first female legend.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 1, 2020 1:14:30 GMT -5
Maybe you can elaborate a little more. Not 100% sure what you’re getting at. I’m very confident in Legends figs, hence why the line is back. I’m also confident that I can find an appropriate slots for practically any talent available to us. We’ve been going pretty deep lately (Patterson, Graham, Blassie, etc) and will continue to do so. As I’ve said many times, if they’re available to us, there is a very good chance they’ll make it into the line. We’ll also continue to request more first time in the line Legends to be signed. I guess based on past comments certain talent wasn't viewed as viable for wrestling figure release for various reasons but of the times I'm thinking of access wasn't the issue. I think at one point someone asked Bill about releasing this "list" of available talent which Bill said if he could, it would just bring more problems, which for the record I agree I don't think that should be released. But at the same time that make me believe that there might be a name on that "list" that the team sees as not being a viable release. So based on the fact that Legends preorder sold out with Valentine and Heenan and Ramon and with all due respect to those talents, the team didn't see them as anchor talent, and Heenan isn't even in a manager get up. Does that change the conversation or perception for either Mattel or WWE on what else could be explored for the line as far as depth? Not in terms of depth by years (Main event of 70's like Graham, Blassie and Patterson) but like mid-carders of the 80's and 90's or maybe a first female legend. They’re are no concerns over depth. While not in the Legends line, multiple Legendary female talent have figs including Sherri, Alundra, Liz, Richter, etc. More will come. Wendi worked in Network Spotlight and Legends is the successor line to that so there’s no reason to think a similar talent wouldn’t work here.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 1, 2020 1:14:53 GMT -5
Are we getting anymore Elite figures coming out this year with multiple heads? Yes.
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Post by billfred on Jun 1, 2020 1:32:22 GMT -5
First of all a big thank you for this thread!
On the subject of legends it is great to hear that pre orders have sold out and that bodes well for the future of the line. Will you continue to release a good number of legends through the main line and as ringside exclusives? There was a good amount in E76 and E77 but from the leaked line ups it looks like none from E78 - 80. As a UK collector I know you are aware of the difficulties we have getting figures in certain lines.
Second question how do you decide which line to put legends in? The reason I ask is The Mega Powers are absolutely my number one want right now and with E77 Elizabeth being released and Hogan having figures again this feels closer than ever (so if they could be in the main line or on Ringside that would be great).
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Post by TheSecondComing on Jun 1, 2020 10:47:41 GMT -5
Sorry for asking if you’re not allowed to say and I understand if you can’t answer but Is there such thing as a ‘one and done’ figure deal? I think I can remember Bill saying that was the case with D’Lo Brown.
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Post by jfawwf on Jun 1, 2020 12:10:07 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Is it possible to get some little people wrestlers in the Legends line such as Tiger Jackson/Dink, Sky Low Low, Little Beaver, Lord Littlebrook etc.? They were a big part of WWE in the 70's and 80's and feel they also deserve inclusion.
Would iconic wrestlers prior to the 70's like Gorgeous George, Lou Thesz, Antonino Rocca, The Destroyer, Wild Bull Curry be possibilities? If not could you do similar body sets with multi heads to fill in these holes?
Thanks Again!
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Post by travisT on Jun 1, 2020 14:54:24 GMT -5
Will e79, 80 have an exclusive?
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Post by hardyz6 on Jun 1, 2020 17:31:05 GMT -5
Would a figure ever be made with fading or faded facepaint? Jeff hardy’s look after he won the wwe title in 2008 is such an iconic look that I think would make for an incredible figure.
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Post by powerfred3k on Jun 1, 2020 17:35:57 GMT -5
How do I get replacement KNEE PADS for all my elite figures to replace all those horrible long hard plastic anti knee artulation pads? Can RSC make some knee pads? Does it seem like Mattel is making attached knee pads to eliminate this problem? No plans for RSC knee pad packs. Ok can Mattel stop making these leg sleeves since just about no one wears them anymore ?
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Post by cableV on Jun 1, 2020 20:31:50 GMT -5
Hasbro has been doing a remarkable job of having the Pre-Orders for their Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black series go live on all the major sites on the same day. Is Mattel interested in implementing a similar strategy with the Elite line?
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Post by hhhbk86 on Jun 1, 2020 20:48:45 GMT -5
Has it ever been asked why the back of Elite 73 Triple H’s box has a description of his Wrestlemania 35 match when the figure is in his Wrestlemania 34 attire? Does this decrease the chances of an actual WM35 Trips from getting released?
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Jun 1, 2020 20:51:09 GMT -5
Can you confirm or deny that Mr. T signed a merchandise deal with WWE? I read that he’s getting a Funko pop this fall.
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