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Post by Nivro™ on Nov 17, 2019 17:42:30 GMT -5
So which is it and why are you all keeping it such a secret? Its due out in like 2 weeks & the whole lineup has been shown for months  |
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Post by hitmancmedge on Nov 17, 2019 17:44:54 GMT -5
Is there still a plan to get the mid to lower card 205 Live guys out through basics as has been done in the past? Can we expect to see Lio Rush in 2020?
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Post by HeelPiper on Nov 17, 2019 18:14:57 GMT -5
Are the Von Erichs still available? Was the initial deal only for Kerry and Kevin, and not David?
Are the 80s getting harder to take from, due to being further out of public conscious? That's my decade, so I had to ask lol.
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Post by taserface on Nov 17, 2019 18:36:38 GMT -5
Hi AFA, the “Top Talent” Series makes a lot of sense to me - always having the top wrestlers of the moment ready to buy in store for who ever comes in. Do you think there could be a place for the same concept but for Legends too? There are certain guys: Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan (when/if available) to name a few that could easily fit the bill for something like this and each of them have an endless back category of attires that have yet to be explored in Elite form. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it? This! Great question / idea |
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Post by moop on Nov 17, 2019 18:47:25 GMT -5
Hi AFA, the “Top Talent” Series makes a lot of sense to me - always having the top wrestlers of the moment ready to buy in store for who ever comes in. Do you think there could be a place for the same concept but for Legends too? There are certain guys: Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan (when/if available) to name a few that could easily fit the bill for something like this and each of them have an endless back category of attires that have yet to be explored in Elite form. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it? This would be awesome. It’s still a great feeling seeing any of those big name Legends on the store shelf. Always brings me back to when I was a kid. They are all still well known enough and could be done in so many different attires that they would probably have no issue selling. |
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Nov 17, 2019 18:52:21 GMT -5
Could we get a Surfer Sting with the Bulldog/Austin torso and thicker thighs? That torso + Dolph Ziggler ripped arms + Harlem Heat Booker T legs & DM Sting boots would be near perfect IMO. I'm guessing there's a 4H with UE Flair but are there any new hand gestures we can expect to see coming soon? |
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Nov 17, 2019 19:00:42 GMT -5
Could we get a Surfer Sting with the Bulldog/Austin torso and thicker thighs? That torso + Dolph Ziggler ripped arms + Harlem Heat Booker T legs & DM Sting boots would be near perfect IMO. I'm guessing there's a 4H with UE Flair but are there any new hand gestures we can expect to see coming soon? I think the thick Dolph Ziggler legs work too for surfer Sting as well. They just need a way to get that Austin torso on Sting. All their Stings are inconsistent. |
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Post by djfwahhh on Nov 17, 2019 20:02:30 GMT -5
So which is it and why are you all keeping it such a secret? Its due out in like 2 weeks & the whole lineup has been shown for months This guy cares more about this than I've ever cared about anything ever. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:05:36 GMT -5
Has there ever been a figure that came out, that was originally supposed to release way earlier and we just didn't know? Similar to the Elite 1 Jeff Hardy being released as an Entrance Great. Yes, things get reshuffled all the time. Flashback 3 Jake Roberts, Harley Race, RetroFest Hacksaw, Gorilla Monsoon, Paige, Liv Morgan, Wendi Richter and more had other homes before they were eventually released. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:06:06 GMT -5
So which is it and why are you all keeping it such a secret? Its due out in like 2 weeks & the whole lineup has been shown for months This guy cares more about this than I've ever cared about anything ever. Lol! |
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Post by Nivro™ on Nov 17, 2019 20:10:40 GMT -5
So which is it and why are you all keeping it such a secret? Its due out in like 2 weeks & the whole lineup has been shown for months This guy cares more about this than I've ever cared about anything ever. Got customs on the table...need to know which route to go and if I need to wait for heads. Its all about the money |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:41:54 GMT -5
Is there still a plan to get the mid to lower card 205 Live guys out through basics as has been done in the past? Can we expect to see Lio Rush in 2020? We’ve been moving through the Cruiserweight and undercard talent pretty consistently. They’ll continue to appear in Basics and Elites at the same frequency. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:50:45 GMT -5
Hi AFA, the “Top Talent” Series makes a lot of sense to me - always having the top wrestlers of the moment ready to buy in store for who ever comes in. Do you think there could be a place for the same concept but for Legends too? There are certain guys: Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan (when/if available) to name a few that could easily fit the bill for something like this and each of them have an endless back category of attires that have yet to be explored in Elite form. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it? This isn’t something that’s really possible at the moment. As with all brands, there’s limited peg space allocated to WWE at retail and that space has to be maximized. Retailers already don’t carry everything we offer like Ultimate Edition not being carried at Walmart locations. I’d rather see that hypothetical peg space used for an exclusive program like Network Spotlight to get a much variety out as possible and keep the pegs fresh with new waves. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:54:48 GMT -5
I just picked up the Network Spotlight Jinder and noticed he has extra articulation in his arms compared to other Elites. Is it possible to do that for all the Elites where it has the normal Elite upper arm cut, but the elbow design of the new basics where it does both swivel and hinge? I think that may have been in the works before I started on the brand but for whatever reason it wasn’t fully realized. We’ve moved on utilizing our tooling budget on things like swappable hands and added articulation for female figures at this point. Not sure if that elbow articulation will be revisited. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:58:56 GMT -5
Are the Von Erichs still available? Was the initial deal only for Kerry and Kevin, and not David? Are the 80s getting harder to take from, due to being further out of public conscious? That's my decade, so I had to ask lol. Not sure of the timing on their contracts. Any Legend signing rests on overall plans for the talent. Can they be utilized in a way that give WWE a return on the signing investment. If plans are put into place to feature that talent meaningfully in multiple products, while still making business sense of course, their chances of signing increases. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 20:59:25 GMT -5
Why didn’t the new Big Show come with Andre hands? Design choice. |
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 17, 2019 22:54:54 GMT -5
Hi AFA, the “Top Talent” Series makes a lot of sense to me - always having the top wrestlers of the moment ready to buy in store for who ever comes in. Do you think there could be a place for the same concept but for Legends too? There are certain guys: Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan (when/if available) to name a few that could easily fit the bill for something like this and each of them have an endless back category of attires that have yet to be explored in Elite form. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it? This isn’t something that’s really possible at the moment. As with all brands, there’s limited peg space allocated to WWE at retail and that space has to be maximized. Retailers already don’t carry everything we offer like Ultimate Edition not being carried at Walmart locations. I’d rather see that hypothetical peg space used for an exclusive program like Network Spotlight to get a much variety out as possible and keep the pegs fresh with new waves. Since you mentioned this, is Target happy with the Ultimate sales so far? I really like this line and I’m worried that if Target sours on it, it’ll go away |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 17, 2019 23:51:34 GMT -5
This isn’t something that’s really possible at the moment. As with all brands, there’s limited peg space allocated to WWE at retail and that space has to be maximized. Retailers already don’t carry everything we offer like Ultimate Edition not being carried at Walmart locations. I’d rather see that hypothetical peg space used for an exclusive program like Network Spotlight to get a much variety out as possible and keep the pegs fresh with new waves. Since you mentioned this, is Target happy with the Ultimate sales so far? I really like this line and I’m worried that if Target sours on it, it’ll go away So far so good. Keep supporting these at Target and Ringside and we’ll keep doing more. We believe in this line. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Nov 18, 2019 1:23:56 GMT -5
Do you still have the license for Crush? Would like to see a Kona version. The way the Demolition Crush was made seemed like a clear indicator that the plan was to do a simple repaint using the some mold.
Also, what is the status of never before released belts? Big green, WCW US, WCW tv, etc.?
Although extremely unlikely right now, was the NWA domed globe ever close to seeing the light of day from Mattel?
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Post by Vamp55 on Nov 18, 2019 1:58:44 GMT -5
Hi AFA, the “Top Talent” Series makes a lot of sense to me - always having the top wrestlers of the moment ready to buy in store for who ever comes in. Do you think there could be a place for the same concept but for Legends too? There are certain guys: Macho Man, Ultimate Warrior, Bret Hart, Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan (when/if available) to name a few that could easily fit the bill for something like this and each of them have an endless back category of attires that have yet to be explored in Elite form. Just wanted to get your thoughts on it? This isn’t something that’s really possible at the moment. As with all brands, there’s limited peg space allocated to WWE at retail and that space has to be maximized. Retailers already don’t carry everything we offer like Ultimate Edition not being carried at Walmart locations. I’d rather see that hypothetical peg space used for an exclusive program like Network Spotlight to get a much variety out as possible and keep the pegs fresh with new waves. Can you clarify this? Let’s change the suggestion to put more variety into the ‘top picks’ line using ‘flashback’ type superstars that seem to sell well such as Hitman, Macho and Warrior. ALL of Mattels WWE lines combine both current and past Superstars - is this something that could be considered with ‘Top Picks’ as a way to expand the number of Warriors (for example) are offered? Or is it a case that they simply don’t have the support (sales) at retail to warrant such an expansion? Thanks as always for your continued responses - I’m checking this board (thread) daily now because you are giving us your time. You rule! |
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