UNK
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Post by UNK on Jul 4, 2022 3:14:33 GMT -5
Apologies that this is a tad off typical topic but are you at all familiar with the MWFP Super7 figures? Do you own them by chance? They recently posted a convo they had with Brian Flynn from Super7 to address the huge jump in price for their upcoming series 2. Would you find an interview like that interesting or is that too similar to a work conversation and not something you’d spend your personal time listening to? If you did listen are there any interesting takeaways from it from your perspective?
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Jul 4, 2022 7:13:40 GMT -5
Ricochet has been wrestling through out Covid and even now as Intercontinental Champion.
What are the chances of seeing an Elite Ricochet with kickpads at SDCC?
Also, what are the chances of seeing Nakamura's new kickpad look? (Its the closest we get to a NJPW Nakamura)
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JKLMD2002
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Post by JKLMD2002 on Jul 4, 2022 8:44:26 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Not sure if you're into the GI Joe Classified Series line, but the HISS Tank HasLab is selling like gangbusters. Is there any concerns/worry that other crowdsourcing efforts getting out first will impact the chances of a successful WWE project?
After the HISS, I'd rather not have to choose between the Marvel Legends and the WWE projects, but financially speaking only one is (potentially) viable. I know the scope and price is different, but is funding installments still not an option?
Some companies will take a deposit and then as the figure gets closer to arrival, buyers pay a monthly breakdown to complete the purchase.
I'm sure one concern is being stuck with a bunch of cancellations although I think (in my wrestling business figure expertise - ha!) that the New Gen ring cancelled orders could be sold at a higher price for newcomers?
Sorry for the way longer than intended question.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 4, 2022 11:57:25 GMT -5
Hey Steve, Not sure if you're into the GI Joe Classified Series line, but the HISS Tank HasLab is selling like gangbusters. Is there any concerns/worry that other crowdsourcing efforts getting out first will impact the chances of a successful WWE project? After the HISS, I'd rather not have to choose between the Marvel Legends and the WWE projects, but financially speaking only one is (potentially) viable. I know the scope and price is different, but is funding installments still not an option? Some companies will take a deposit and then as the figure gets closer to arrival, buyers pay a monthly breakdown to complete the purchase. I'm sure one concern is being stuck with a bunch of cancellations although I think (in my wrestling business figure expertise - ha!) that the New Gen ring cancelled orders could be sold at a higher price for newcomers? Sorry for the way longer than intended question. Love the classified line. So stoked to be finally getting six inch scale Joes. Also loving seeing crowdfunds evolves rapidly and reacting to learnings from other brands and companies. This is all still relatively new to toy companies and collectors so it’s great to see improvements and tweaks to the approach. Totally aware that consumers are going to have to decide where their dollars go. I don’t think a payment plan would be possible at this time based on the credit card processing limitations but who knows how that would evolve over time. In the mean time, some backers used an app that lets one pay in interest free installments and that seemed to be very helpful. There’s also the old traditional credit card approach.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 4, 2022 11:59:30 GMT -5
Ricochet has been wrestling through out Covid and even now as Intercontinental Champion. What are the chances of seeing an Elite Ricochet with kickpads at SDCC? Also, what are the chances of seeing Nakamura's new kickpad look? (Its the closest we get to a NJPW Nakamura) When it comes time to revisit both those Superstars in the line I’m sure those looks will be top contenders.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 4, 2022 12:09:26 GMT -5
Apologies that this is a tad off typical topic but are you at all familiar with the MWFP Super7 figures? Do you own them by chance? They recently posted a convo they had with Brian Flynn from Super7 to address the huge jump in price for their upcoming series 2. Would you find an interview like that interesting or is that too similar to a work conversation and not something you’d spend your personal time listening to? If you did listen are there any interesting takeaways from it from your perspective? I do own the Major figs and quite a lot of Super7’s figures. Brian’s a great guy and incredibly generous with sharing deep insights when he does interviews. I always check out interviews with him or anyone in the industry, especially if I admire their work or company. Interviews like this helped me get off to a strong start when I joined Mattel years ago as it helped build a strong foundation of knowledge on not only the behind the scenes processes but the psychological approach of building an appealing toy line. It’s one of the reasons I’m so active in communication. Maybe it’ll help in some small way to bring in the next generation of Steves, Bills, Brians and Jeremeys.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 4, 2022 12:14:42 GMT -5
Is there any chance of an Ultimate Edition Chyna figure? I know her last 2 Elites don't seem to be flying of the shelves (😞) - but I really think she is worthy of having an UE figure... Maybe something like this with removable soft-goods gear (and black gear underneath) plus an extra head would be great! We almost had her as an Ultimate on two occasions but things didn’t pan out. So she’s a contender that’ll hopefully come to fruition at some point.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 4, 2022 12:16:04 GMT -5
Who are some names that were under contract before your time that you wish you would have gotten a shot at? Any attire changes you would had made if you were around for them? One Man Gang for sure as I’ve mentioned before. I’d LOVE to make Ultimates of LOD and Demolition.
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viper412
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Post by viper412 on Jul 4, 2022 13:38:34 GMT -5
If your collection was one figure, already made or not real, what would it be?
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Post by CM Tusk on Jul 4, 2022 15:54:07 GMT -5
I don’t expect an answer on this one but could Elite 4 Kane please be considered for the Greatest Hits line? Probably my favorite Kane scan made. Would love to see it FX style.
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Post by aglassbottlecocacola on Jul 4, 2022 18:09:13 GMT -5
Steve,
Just wanted to say thank you for continuing to answer the questions posted here, you're a great ambassador for the WWE line. It's rare to see someone so dedicated to the collector base that they actually respond to questions (and provide thoughtful answers within the boundaries of what you can comment on) and it is appreciated. The only other person I recall that engaged to the level that you do online was Mark Weber back when he was with McFarlane Toys (don't know if you crossed paths with him at Mattel before he moved on).
I do have two business side related questions that I'm hoping you can answer at least generally (if not specifically):
For the crowdfund, did Mattel manufacture a certain percentage (or raw amount) of overage in the case of defects or part replacements if things are damaged in shipping? With a full production run of figures I know that tends to happen, but for crowdfund items that are made to a specific number, it may be different.
Additionally (if you can comment on this), for the crowdfund, if payment was cancelled or funds were insufficient after the backing window closed, were those sets still manufactured or would they not have been produced?
Thank you!
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eatushsa2
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Post by eatushsa2 on Jul 4, 2022 20:15:20 GMT -5
Hey Action Figure Attack, long winded question. I'm a collector from the Middle East, the figures in our market are very outdated (last time I checked elite 75 was the latest) and overpriced (61 USD For an elite figure) this applies to almost all other figure lines as well apart from the DC Multiverse figures from McFarlane, those are the only figures that are up to date and closer to the US and UK retail prices. Are there plans on making figures more available at more affordable prices, is it something that Mattel can control, or is it completely in the hands of the retailers?
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WEFshow
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Post by WEFshow on Jul 4, 2022 22:50:18 GMT -5
Hi Action Figure Attack, -Don't know if anyone asked it yet but, are there chances that this time we see a Woman included on the Elite 100 series? (if it can be said of course) -In a near future if we get a new Zelina Vega elite, will be with her Queen Zelina character? -Since you guys are revisiting figures from the first series from the line, could it be a possibility that the Elite 17 Kelly Kelly could make a comeback being re-released with the new articulation and True-FX? Since that figure nowadays is near to impossible to find, would be really awesome if we ever see her back. -From what I saw weeks ago with the returning of the Miz and Mrs show, they've been getting a lot of attention lately, could that be a possibility that we can see Miz and maybe Maryse new figures, like maybe in matching gears or something? -Since we are getting a first time in the line Doudrop, comparing it with the last Nia Jax elite 89 figure, will Doudrop have the new knee articulation additionally to the new standard articulation for the Women's Elites? -Is it too early to maybe ask for a new Liv Morgan elite with the Smackdown Women's Championship and the MITB briefcase? Haha, something like how it was with the Elite 85 Becky.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2022 4:15:01 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Any chance of a RA era Kidman in that RA line?
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Post by rodeoflounder on Jul 5, 2022 13:29:13 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Definitely out of the ordinary, but any chance you could give me the email contact for the hiring manager at Mattel? I applied via the portal for the open Creative Director position a few days ago, but you know how these things go - you've gotta follow up! Thanks for any guidance and/or help!
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Post by Gigante Kinzer Keel on Jul 5, 2022 15:19:57 GMT -5
Since we didnt really get the WWEMOTU Andre the Giant to retail, is there anyway to fast track a superstars release of him? I know id Pay for one that was just a straight rerelease of the motu figure without the armor, or even one with a fabric singlet.
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Post by ShaolinDeathGrip on Jul 5, 2022 17:39:03 GMT -5
Action Figure AttackWhat are the odds of an Ultimate Edition Terry Funk? Specifically an '89 Funk, like from Clash of Champions IX: New York Knockout where he's got the red poncho and that huge cowboy hat. Anytime I watch that match, or even just the entrance, I think of how awesome that would look in Ultimate form. The tights were pretty boring looking so if you guys spruced it up with some more colorful ones I wouldn't mind at all.
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Post by lucho241297 on Jul 5, 2022 20:54:40 GMT -5
Hi steve, now that we had the re-release of UE series 4, is it possible to have the re-release of UE series 1,2 and 3?
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eatushsa2
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Post by eatushsa2 on Jul 5, 2022 21:02:17 GMT -5
Any chance of an updated Elite Akira Tozawa?
Any chance any of the 24/7 crew getting elite figures? (Reggie, Dana, Tamina, R Truth)
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Post by Nivro™ on Jul 5, 2022 21:12:40 GMT -5
Maybe we can squeeze in one here...Im guessing Dragunov will be coming with the NXT UK title. Any chance its been updated to show the NXT logo & not the WWE logo?
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