@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 19, 2020 20:28:03 GMT -5
From time to time, we have seen alternative artwork or designs for packaging. I’m sure it can and does change for a multitude of reasons. Is there any old designs that didn’t make the cut that you would be allowed to share with us...say for Retros?
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@Chair.Shot
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Joined on: Jan 31, 2012 4:38:24 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 20, 2020 9:34:58 GMT -5
Follow up question: Was there ever a plan or attempt to put chaps on any of the Demolition figures?
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kinnikuman
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Post by kinnikuman on Jun 20, 2020 10:14:25 GMT -5
Steve,
With all the legal issues in the news right now, could you see a case where you'd pull an upcoming figure? Matt Riddle for example.
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itssammyszn
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Post by itssammyszn on Jun 20, 2020 10:17:34 GMT -5
Can we see new packaging this year or better have it subbranded like before ?
-How soon can we get an elite Lana with her “Lana is the best , Lana #1 shirt??
When will we see SDCC reveals ?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 20, 2020 14:43:54 GMT -5
Follow up question: Was there ever a plan or attempt to put chaps on any of the Demolition figures? I don’t really know. They haven’t been available to us while I’ve been on the brand.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jun 20, 2020 14:45:43 GMT -5
From time to time, we have seen alternative artwork or designs for packaging. I’m sure it can and does change for a multitude of reasons. Is there any old designs that didn’t make the cut that you would be allowed to share with us...say for Retros? Being a creative driven business at its core, tons of exploration is done from a packaging and product standpoint. There’s so much that will never be seen. Some really cool options. Unfortunately I’m unable to share things like that.
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FFK
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Suck it!
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Post by FFK on Jun 20, 2020 15:33:18 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack is Entertainment Earth the only place that will have the WWE SDCC exclusive for sale?
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Post by Nivro™ on Jun 20, 2020 20:50:34 GMT -5
Probably asked already, any chance we see a running change on those Rude figures with all the staining?
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JWLJN
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Post by JWLJN on Jun 21, 2020 1:24:44 GMT -5
Regarding belt rights. The often-requested ‘70s and early ‘80s belts were not sculpted. They were built in trophy shops from trophy pieces. I would imagine unless immaculate records were kept (this isn’t MLB, it’s wrestling), I can’t imagine that a little trophy shop owner on Lexington Avenue or his descendants actually hold legal “rights” to these. Is this more of a situation where rights can’t be tracked down therefore they’ll never be made as it’s “better to be safe than sorry” and avoid any future issues where someone pops out of the woodwork? This happened with some of the characters when securing rights to the ‘66 Batman. The actors have been gone so long that there really isn’t even an estate to deal with, so instead it’s just avoided.
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Post by MADNESS_NH_97 on Jun 22, 2020 8:16:05 GMT -5
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Post by LostHawk05 on Jun 22, 2020 11:18:18 GMT -5
Action Figure AttackHave to give props on the SDCC exclusive. You guys killed it again. The accessories and packaging are top notch. Nice follow up to Slim Jim Macho. Extremely interested to see what you come up with next year.
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natureboyfauser
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jun 22, 2020 11:44:02 GMT -5
Wow. Amazing figure with Mr. T! Love it and I bought mine. What was the thought process of getting a first in the line figure with that much deco as an exclusive if you don't mind answering?
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Post by Old School Collector on Jun 22, 2020 12:56:07 GMT -5
What was the exact number produced of the 2019 SDCC Slim Jim Randy Savage, compared to this years Mr. T ?
Seems like with the limit of 1 on Mr. T, that there were significantly less made for this years exclusive ... was this due to Covid-19 or was it planned all along ?
Thanks 👍🏻
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Post by The Madness on Jun 22, 2020 13:37:36 GMT -5
I love the Mr. T figure and preordered mine ASAP! On behalf of the many of us online who are trying to figure it out, do you happen to know what his attire is based on, out of curiosity? Is it just a mish-mash of looks? It looks great, but I can't seem to recall or find any sources of that specific attire combination. I'm sure he probably wore something like that at one of the many media events surrounding Wrestlemanias 1 and 2.
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Post by newgenandy on Jun 22, 2020 13:48:09 GMT -5
Steve
Totally appreciate that a cross over appeal is better for business, but what I think is a shame is the so bad they’re good gimmicks (Virgil, shark, yankem, shockmaster etc) won’t find places in mainline so have we likely said goodbye to them or is it potentially ringside exclusive material? Appreciate you can’t comment on future line ups etc but just talking in general
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Jun 22, 2020 14:40:08 GMT -5
Can we expect another Mr. T elite in the future? Mania 1 red tights or mania 2 boxing gear?
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zen411
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Post by zen411 on Jun 22, 2020 15:36:43 GMT -5
Steve, can you give us an overview of what to expect with mattelcreations site? Specifically what it will have to do with wwe lines. Thank you.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2020 15:39:26 GMT -5
Any chance for a Mr T in the yellow shorts from the Wrestlemania 1 poster? Maybe in a 2 pack with Hogan in blue perhaps?
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Jun 22, 2020 16:12:45 GMT -5
Why does Mr T have the gold boots with the attire chosen? He didn’t wear them with the blue tights
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hbchris
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Post by hbchris on Jun 22, 2020 20:40:19 GMT -5
I love the SDCC Mr. T! I'm so sad I missed getting an order in! My question, though: can you provide any details on how the Mr. T figure came about? What can you tell us about determining the packaging design and attire choice? And like others have said, any chance of additional Mr. T figures in other outfits?
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