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Post by LaParka on Dec 27, 2022 13:04:12 GMT -5
Will Johnny Rodz, Hercules, or Lanny Poffo ever come into the line?
If you can make 1 set of jobbers/enhancement talent. You can include guys like Nash and Hall's wcw jobber gimmicks who makes the cut
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 13:30:00 GMT -5
Will Johnny Rodz, Hercules, or Lanny Poffo ever come into the line? AFA - I’d love to add them to the line. They’d need to have deals with WWE that includes figure rights first though. Hopefully that happens eventually. If you can make 1 set of jobbers/enhancement talent. You can include guys like Nash and Hall's wcw jobber gimmicks who makes the cut. AFA - Conquistador 1, Conquistador 2, Brooklyn Brawler, Iron Mike Sharpe, Barry Horowitz, and Kimchee Build-A-Figure
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Ron Waffle
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Post by Ron Waffle on Dec 27, 2022 13:42:06 GMT -5
Hi Steve, happy holidays!
Just wondering if there was any news on when we might be getting pinless legs? I vaguely remember it being mentioned ages ago.
Thanks!
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taker666
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Post by taker666 on Dec 27, 2022 13:57:20 GMT -5
hi steve, why for the Q&A's any specific question related to women's figures is ignored? it's always about the male figures and we don't get any news or answer about them there... hope that can be change in the future and start to get more to chat about it rather than being ignored. What are your specific questions? I’m happy to answer if I’m able to. Remember, questions like “Will (insert random Superstar here) be made in 2023?” or “Is (insert Legendary talent here) under a deal?” can’t really be answered. Hi Steve Happy Holidays why didn't you choose the same mold as Toni Storm basic to make Gigi Dolin basic? Because Gigi Dolin basic has a too skinny body (especially the legs) Why do Zelina Vega,Io Sky,Dakota Kai and Alexa Bliss always have skinny legs and arms on their figures? Can we hope they get new legs and arms to match their real bodies?
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Post by classicretros23 on Dec 27, 2022 14:24:48 GMT -5
Harley Race now very likely for UE Coliseum line ?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 14:53:23 GMT -5
Harley Race now very likely for UE Coliseum line ? I’d really like that to happen but we’ll have to see how things pan out. Can’t guarantee anything.
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Dec 27, 2022 14:59:48 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
I been watching WWE From late 98 and early 99 is there any chance we could get more elite Road dogg late 98 early 99 look with maybe hardcore title or IC title cause the legends attire is more the Roadie look and would like more 98 99 road dogg this attire for road dogg would be fine.
Sorry if I keep asking but also
The elite 102 edge has a missing tattoo on his left arm underneath the sun one all his other elites have this tattoo. Do you know if it will be added for the final sample
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 14:59:59 GMT -5
What are your specific questions? I’m happy to answer if I’m able to. Remember, questions like “Will (insert random Superstar here) be made in 2023?” or “Is (insert Legendary talent here) under a deal?” can’t really be answered. Hi Steve Happy Holidays why didn't you choose the same mold as Toni Storm basic to make Gigi Dolin basic? Because Gigi Dolin basic has a too skinny body (especially the legs) Why do Zelina Vega,Io Sky,Dakota Kai and Alexa Bliss always have skinny legs and arms on their figures? Can we hope they get new legs and arms to match their real bodies? Happy Holidays! I’m sorry but I don’t have the info you’re looking for. While I do get to collaborate quite a bit with the design team, I don’t have every detail on decisions or reasons for every part chosen. I’ll pass along your comments though.
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Post by gentlemanjohnny on Dec 27, 2022 15:03:49 GMT -5
My apologies if this is out there already, but can you say what the theme of the retro series that has Jerry Lawler in it is? The series with Greg the hammer looks to be like a “hasbros we almost had” set. Will the other people in the set be from the time frame of the King too?
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Post by CM Tusk on Dec 27, 2022 15:04:53 GMT -5
Another quick Austin question. If you guys did another Ultimate Austin, would denim shorts legs be a possibility or would you guys probably stick to ring gear for the Ultimate line?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 15:08:53 GMT -5
Hi Steve, I been watching WWE From late 98 and early 99 is there any chance we could get more elite Road dogg late 98 early 99 look with maybe hardcore title or IC title cause the legends attire is more the Roadie look and would like more 98 99 road dogg this attire for road dogg would be fine. Sorry if I keep asking but also The elite 102 edge has a missing tattoo on his left arm underneath the sun one all his other elites have this tattoo. Do you know if it will be added for the final sample We’ll do what we can for Road Dogg. Not sure about Edge’s tattoo honestly but I can bring it up to the team after the holiday break.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 15:09:27 GMT -5
Another quick Austin question. If you guys did another Ultimate Austin, would denim shorts legs be a possibility or would you guys probably stick to ring gear for the Ultimate line? Not sure what it’d be but either could work.
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Post by eatushsa2 on Dec 27, 2022 15:45:00 GMT -5
You've announced a new torso for Hogan, which is exciting, can we please have a bigger torso for Edge? I can ask again. Awesome! I forgot to mention chest hair as well.
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Post by Vamp55 on Dec 27, 2022 16:21:08 GMT -5
Hey Steve, happy holidays.
Can you confirm how many CC Ultimate editions sets are planned out. I’d assume with series 2 announced and shown, series 3&4 are basically penned in? Are you guys out as far as say? Series 6? (Pending the success of the line etc of course).
And lastly, does the design team (or others “in the know”) ever have a laugh at you for interacting with us? While I’m sure you get some great intel and I know I certainly appreciate it (as do most), there must be a few jokes etc. when the whole “why haven’t you made insert name wrestler?” Or “why does this person on a skin tone painted on”! (I’m not even sure I understand the second one when I see those comments and I’ve been collecting for 30 years lol - maybe I just don’t care that much).
As always, appreciate your time and all the very best for 2023 to you and yours.
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Post by hickenbottomkid on Dec 27, 2022 16:53:19 GMT -5
Hi Steve just got ultimate 15 Brock and Warrior for XMAS and I must say as much as I was excited for Warrior, this Brock is fantastic also. My only hope is we could get longer title belt straps for thicker figures. Much like ultimate 13 Hogan, Brock’s titles barely fit him. Any chance for a future upgrade for the thick boys maybe the Andre strap from elite 100?
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Post by The Solution on Dec 27, 2022 16:56:57 GMT -5
Hey Steve, At this point we all know that you can only execute superstars who have a specific merch deal with WWE that includes figures, so hopefully while that is the process, people will stop asking about certain people as we wont get them until they're announced for a line haha However, that seems to be the process that was in place for the prior regime. We know that the prior licensor was able to sign people individually for the classic superstars line. In fact, it seems that is kinda how the legends deals started for wwe. 1) Have you/Mattel ever discussed with the new regime the possibility of Mattel being able to sign legends individually just for figures? 2) Has there ever been a time where the team has REALLY wanted to include someone in the line and really pushed for it with WWE, but they didn't give the go ahead? (we dont need any specific names) Thanks for all you do, Steve. Looking forward to next year. And even though this was a legends based question, my biggest concern is figures of new talent that havent had figs yet to have the most complete/up to date Raw/SD/NXT rosters for my fig feds Have a great new years!
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Post by hctp02 on Dec 27, 2022 17:30:02 GMT -5
Is there a chance you could revisit Shawn Michaels last match from 2018 but in elite form or ultimate with all his entrance gear?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 27, 2022 17:30:20 GMT -5
Hey Steve, At this point we all know that you can only execute superstars who have a specific merch deal with WWE that includes figures, so hopefully while that is the process, people will stop asking about certain people as we wont get them until they're announced for a line haha However, that seems to be the process that was in place for the prior regime. We know that the prior licensor was able to sign people individually for the classic superstars line. In fact, it seems that is kinda how the legends deals started for wwe. 1) Have you/Mattel ever discussed with the new regime the possibility of Mattel being able to sign legends individually just for figures? 2) Has there ever been a time where the team has REALLY wanted to include someone in the line and really pushed for it with WWE, but they didn't give the go ahead? (we dont need any specific names) Thanks for all you do, Steve. Looking forward to next year. And even though this was a legends based question, my biggest concern is figures of new talent that havent had figs yet to have the most complete/up to date Raw/SD/NXT rosters for my fig feds Have a great new years! I’ve explored every scenario you could possible think of to make continual progress. That’s why we’re in such a good place with things now compared to just a few years ago. I think that’s sometimes missed since it’s not a continuous huge flood of all new 1st time Legends. I think the key really had been collaborating and looking for opportunities together and then fully maximizing those opportunities and signings. I’ve received no’s plenty of times as there are obviously many players involved with varying opinions and agendas but persistence and re-approaching at the right moments has eventually gotten me to the finish line on everything. I’d say there was only one hurdle I haven’t been able to overcome from an available Legends talent standpoint. You can probably guess who if you’ve paid attention over the past few years. That was due to two different parties who are no longer involved. I tried again after they had left but her contract was running out at that point so that ship had unfortunately sailed for the time being. And we’ll keep cranking out first time in the line modern roster figs. There’s no guarantee absolutely everyone can be made but if they stick around long enough, it becomes a pretty safe bet they’ll get figures. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Dec 27, 2022 17:35:01 GMT -5
If both are still under a deal, how likely is a Harlem Heat elite or UE tag set? White/silver or purple would really make for some great figures.
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Post by boss on Dec 27, 2022 17:39:11 GMT -5
Steve- Any chance we could see an updates Judgment Day Dominik Mysterio with mullet?
I know his current elite is fetching a lot in the secondary market.
Please please!
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