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Post by casanova on Dec 17, 2022 14:19:12 GMT -5
Hey Steve! I’ve just seen a UK seller is going to be stocking Legends and Ultimates in 2023. Are these going to be UK retail or US imports? Thanks They’re being brought into the UK market by Mattel UK and open to whatever retailers want them. This does not apply to EU, does it?
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Post by Vamp55 on Dec 17, 2022 16:32:23 GMT -5
Hey Steve, a fellow collector pointed out to me there are at least 2 different shipper boxes for series 1 of the Coliseum Collection. One has the barcode printed, one has a sticker bar code. To your knowledge is there any difference to the figures or packing inside?
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Post by Hulkster2001 on Dec 17, 2022 16:42:56 GMT -5
Hey Steve, it's been awhile since we saw Rocky Maivia in the series. Maybe you could make this NOD attire?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:45:26 GMT -5
Steve GREAT question here. How many WWE figures have you made so far basic and elites combined ?? This was a tough one. I’ve long since lost count but doing some quick math I think I’ve conservatively passed 1200 figures. (including everything; Retros, Ultimates, etc.) Time flies.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:47:47 GMT -5
Hey Steve, a fellow collector pointed out to me there are at least 2 different shipper boxes for series 1 of the Coliseum Collection. One has the barcode printed, one has a sticker bar code. To your knowledge is there any difference to the figures or packing inside? Nothing different inside. We just caught that they started printing those shippers without the barcode which is necessary for fulfillment so we had them over label the initial batch and correct the remainder of the run with a printed barcode.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:48:29 GMT -5
When you do the Ultimate 80s/Golden Age ring, do you plan to include a mainstream figure like Hogan or a lesser-known that wouldn’t do as well at retail? Not sure yet. Will have to take a look at the landscape of things if/when the time comes.
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Post by tommygee15 on Dec 17, 2022 16:51:47 GMT -5
Hi Steve will the Mattel creations cody have kneepad like the renders or be more accurate like the upcoming elite Thanks
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:53:29 GMT -5
From your perspective as a collector (business mindset aside) what are your thoughts on the approach of Hasbro’s windowless packaging used on Marvel Legends & Gi Joe classifieds? I’m personally torn. Reducing single use plastic is absolutely the right thing to do but if I want to keep an item in package for display, having no window is pretty disappointing. We’re still in the early stages of all this and there are learnings to be had for everyone so hopefully toy companies come out in a good place that satisfies most consumers in time.
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Post by slapnutsworld on Dec 17, 2022 16:56:25 GMT -5
Steve, I have a few Ultimate Edition requests I'd like to present to you.
Can we get UE figures of the following? #1. Yokozuna #2. Undertaker (purple gloves) #3. Lex Luger (Summerslam 1993 ring gear) #4. Ultimate Warrior (Summerslam 1992 ring gear) #5. Shawn Michaels (In Your House 6 ring gear) #6. Vader
Thank you.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:56:42 GMT -5
Hi Steve will the Mattel creations cody have kneepad like the renders or be more accurate like the upcoming elite Thanks The last sample I saw had knee pads. It’ll be design’s and licensor’s call in the end if they remain.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 16:59:52 GMT -5
They’re being brought into the UK market by Mattel UK and open to whatever retailers want them. This does not apply to EU, does it? Not sure yet. A retailer made the UK announcement before I had full clarification/commitment for the broader EU but I’ll update everyone as things develop.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 17:00:23 GMT -5
All previous requests read and noted. 👍🏼
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Post by eddiep on Dec 17, 2022 17:19:14 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Whilst I understand the wish for Legends packaging to stay the same, do you foresee a new design at any point? When you look at Ultimates, Coliseum Collection and all the SDCC specials that come along you think WOW but when I look at Legends boxes I just think ‘it’s okay’.
I guess what I’m trying to get at is if you knew Legends boxes were going to stay the same for the remainder of the line, do you wish the guys had designed something a bit more special rather than just using the Elite box template at the time and putting legends graphics on it?
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Post by MKSavage on Dec 17, 2022 17:20:45 GMT -5
All previous requests read and noted. 👍🏼 To piggyback off of Hulkster2001 questions, how about Faarooq in the attire in this photo? With updated parts and a new head sculpt?
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Post by MKSavage on Dec 17, 2022 17:22:25 GMT -5
Steve, I have a few Ultimate Edition requests I'd like to present to you. Can we get UE figures of the following? #1. Yokozuna #2. Undertaker (purple gloves) #3. Lex Luger (Summerslam 1993 ring gear) #4. Ultimate Warrior (Summerslam 1992 ring gear) #5. Shawn Michaels (In Your House 6 ring gear) #6. Vader Thank you. Great choices. Action Figure Attack, could you also put Summer Slam 1991 Ultimate Warrior on your list?
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Post by HHH316 on Dec 17, 2022 20:13:45 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
I just received an E96 Hogan after making an impulse purchase, and I’m glad I did. Really liking this figure. But I do have one question. Looking at the Hogan photo on the side of the box, he’s wearing the Hulk Rules shirt. Was there ever a plan to include this shirt?
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Post by Chicago on Dec 17, 2022 20:18:37 GMT -5
Hey Steve. Commissioner foley in the works? Also what are the chances of a Summer Slam 2002 HBK in which he returned. I am looking forward to seeing what is on offer at SDCC. Hoping the next crowd funding is announced. Piggybacking off of this… Assuming both were available to you, how do you think a Commissioner Foley or Commissioner Regal would best be executed in the line? Would either be viable as a Ringside exclusive Elite with office backdrop and tooling for new accessories (gavel for Foley, tea pot/cups for Regal)? If not, would a Build-a-figure for either be more likely than a mainline Elite or Battle Pack release? P.S. I have to give credit to George P. Bourey on Twitter for the ideas. We were talking Jakks BCA figures and he suggested them for that line, but I think they’d make for equally-great Mattel figures.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 22:29:13 GMT -5
Hey Steve, I just received an E96 Hogan after making an impulse purchase, and I’m glad I did. Really liking this figure. But I do have one question. Looking at the Hogan photo on the side of the box, he’s wearing the Hulk Rules shirt. Was there ever a plan to include this shirt? Didn’t work out cost wise.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 22:31:26 GMT -5
Hey Steve. Commissioner foley in the works? Also what are the chances of a Summer Slam 2002 HBK in which he returned. I am looking forward to seeing what is on offer at SDCC. Hoping the next crowd funding is announced. Piggybacking off of this… Assuming both were available to you, how do you think a Commissioner Foley or Commissioner Regal would best be executed in the line? Would either be viable as a Ringside exclusive Elite with office backdrop and tooling for new accessories (gavel for Foley, tea pot/cups for Regal)? If not, would a Build-a-figure for either be more likely than a mainline Elite or Battle Pack release? P.S. I have to give credit to George P. Bourey on Twitter for the ideas. We were talking Jakks BCA figures and he suggested them for that line, but I think they’d make for equally-great Mattel figures. I think they could probably work anywhere with the right mix of figs surrounding them and smart numbers called for them.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 17, 2022 22:45:19 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Whilst I understand the wish for Legends packaging to stay the same, do you foresee a new design at any point? When you look at Ultimates, Coliseum Collection and all the SDCC specials that come along you think WOW but when I look at Legends boxes I just think ‘it’s okay’. I guess what I’m trying to get at is if you knew Legends boxes were going to stay the same for the remainder of the line, do you wish the guys had designed something a bit more special rather than just using the Elite box template at the time and putting legends graphics on it? I can see the desire from some for something a little different from packaging but I have no regrets. I did what I needed to do to lay the foundation for a long and healthy life for the line. I got the line back, it’s incredibly successful, has now lasted longer than the original run, it’s success helped unlocked even more executions of legacy talent and we have lots of exciting new figs in the works including first time Legends. To me, there’s too much positive direct and indirect results to dwell on nitpicking packaging.
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