claudemoore4
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Post by claudemoore4 on Jun 1, 2020 21:34:50 GMT -5
Do you plan figures for the UE line, or do you have candidates for that would fit in either the Elite or UE line and start looking at tooling, head/hand sculpt, accessory options, and slot them from there?
With the limited number of slots in the UE line, I’m assuming it will be a while (if ever) before we start to see duplicates. If/when that happens, would a character like Hogan or Jarrett who had two very distinct looks be more likely than someone like Bret or Flair who made minimal changes to their appearance during their careers?
Based on the higher retail price, are accessories like new championship belt designs more likely to be included in that line to increase interest/sales?
When it comes to WWF/WWE, WCW, or ECW championship belts that have not been produced yet, assuming you could get the rights to the belt and the character/look, what would you most like to see produced as a collector?
A 1993 WCW US title with Rick Rude, or tv title from the same era with Ricky Steamboat would be top of my list.
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Jun 2, 2020 2:58:03 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 So Kross and Scarlett are going to be fast-tracked, right?...Right?
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bitw
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Post by bitw on Jun 2, 2020 3:52:45 GMT -5
I’ve noticed some figures have had inconsistent Skin tones colors when it comes to different parts. The recent Elite Pete Dune comes to mind where the torso has a different skin tone that the arms and other parts. Have Skin tone problems ever been discussed?.
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Post by The Madness on Jun 2, 2020 8:40:06 GMT -5
I'm incredibly excited about the Legends line and preordered all three, but I'm really concerned about how well that line is going to move in stores without a top name like Sting as an anchor. Does Mattel and/or Target take something like that into account when going forward with the next wave? I guess I'm just afraid of another Tito Santana situation that could cause the Legends line to end before it even gets going again.
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Post by newgenandy on Jun 2, 2020 11:15:01 GMT -5
I’m one of Zack and Curt’s videos with TJ he mentioned the headphones were made just for him.
How much of an impact would an accessory like that that on that series as you’ve mentioned new molds take a chunk of the budget.
Obviously it’s a balancing act but is it more a “have to have” rather than “like to have” for a new accessory to make the line and I presume another consideration is likelihood of it being used again?
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Jun 2, 2020 12:36:03 GMT -5
If Hollywood Rock gets another elite, will it have the correct smaller torso? Those incorrect gigantic roid cycle torsos on figures between E31 and E47 ruin them
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Figure Addict™
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Post by Figure Addict™ on Jun 2, 2020 16:27:10 GMT -5
Hey AFA , hope you’re doing well. Was wondering if there were any flashback Ric Flair figures in the pipeline in non defining moment packaging or in the Legends line. I know it’s a long shot but could you at least give a winky face if it’s possible? Lol
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mmondrag96
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Post by mmondrag96 on Jun 2, 2020 17:03:17 GMT -5
Hey AFA with the 90’s nostalgia being in is there any chance of doing a bca/attitude era wave in a bca style package similar to marvel legends and Star Wars?
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buddyboy101
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Post by buddyboy101 on Jun 2, 2020 23:13:07 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack, can you provide a rough estimate as to what % of Mattel WWE sales are legends vs. current product? Is it close to half/half, or are legends just a small slice of the larger pie?
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Post by Jonathan Karate on Jun 3, 2020 2:02:29 GMT -5
Hey Steve, could you possibly elaborate on what is your favorite figure that’s been cut? If not maybe another favorite that you could elaborate on?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:07:10 GMT -5
Will e79, 80 have an exclusive? Yes they will.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:07:36 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. Possibly. Time will tell.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:09:54 GMT -5
I'm incredibly excited about the Legends line and preordered all three, but I'm really concerned about how well that line is going to move in stores without a top name like Sting as an anchor. Does Mattel and/or Target take something like that into account when going forward with the next wave? I guess I'm just afraid of another Tito Santana situation that could cause the Legends line to end before it even gets going again. We’ve taken precautions to avoid another Tito situation, one of them being a follow up wave following fairly quickly after Series 7 hits.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:11:07 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? Would have no effect on the chances of an actual WM 35 fig.
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itssammyszn
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Post by itssammyszn on Jun 3, 2020 12:12:35 GMT -5
With the ELITE 76 Lacey Evans do you think a cloth skirt would’ve worked because I’ve been having trouble putting on the rubber skirt?
How soon can we expect to see pictures of 110?
Do you know if the Sasha that was shown to be a RSCE will be released towards the end of 2020?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:13:04 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? You’re hopefully already seeing the strides taken to improve the pre-order process with lines like Decade of Domination and Legends being made available. Those pre-order successes make it easier to keep pushing forward with more. This will continue to evolve.
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rykeyz
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Post by rykeyz on Jun 3, 2020 12:15:37 GMT -5
What was the plan with doing Lana first as a basic instead of an elite with her Lana is #1 shirt?
- how soon could we see reveals that were planned for SDCC 2020?
-Could Bianca see a running change to her basic that would give her a open hand to hold her pony instead of an fist?
Could we see a trish and Mickie 2 pack anytime soon?
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rykeyz
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Post by rykeyz on Jun 3, 2020 12:16:55 GMT -5
Could we see women talent in the legends line as well at target?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:20:58 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). Legends will absolutely continue to be regularly featured in mainline Elites. While it may not always work out for various reasons, the goal is at least one per wave. The second questions is a bit complicated to answer. We have to take multiple factors into account; fan requests, last time they had a figure, complimentary looks for related figs, licensor feedback, contract status, wave balance, etc, etc. The Mega Powers looks for Hogan and Savage are most definitely important. We know the desire here and we also want the figs. It’s just a matter of things aligning.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 3, 2020 12:51:28 GMT -5
Could we see women talent in the legends line as well at target? I don’t see why they’d need to be excluded.
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