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Post by travisT on Nov 24, 2019 4:26:50 GMT -5
Any chance of Carlito 04-07 Shelton Benjamin 04-07 British bulldog 94/99 Eugene A-Train/Albert Heidenrich Kurt angle 06 Charlie haas Daivari Orlando Jordan Paul London Snitsky Rene Dupree Spike Dudley Tajeri William regal 04/06
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Steve Holt
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Post by Steve Holt on Nov 24, 2019 5:20:14 GMT -5
Can we be expecting the rest of The Undisputed Era in their Camouflage gear?
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Post by 💯ULTIMATE💯 on Nov 24, 2019 7:42:15 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack, First of all, your contribution to this thread is GREATLY appreciated! I thought it was going to be a 1 or 2 day thing. But here you are, in it for the long run! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💪🏻 I have two questions. 1. Can you please push for a hair retool for purple/late gray gloved Undertaker? Similar to Drew McIntyre hair from Elite 71. With that being said... 2. Would you guys consider making an Undertaker vs Undertaker 2-pack using that updated head with hair over the face? Possibly the next SDCC exclusive? if not SDCC maybe the new elite 2-pack line? Thanks in advance!
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Post by fzmadness on Nov 24, 2019 8:02:12 GMT -5
I'd go for those, but I'd rather that Jake be in an elite two-pack with Macho Man: add the cobra, the bag, and the black glove on Jake's right arm (molded) for Jake, the shirt, hat, glasses, and maybe the headset for Savage. That’d be a killer 2-pack Yes quite literally for the cobra. I’m all in on this!
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Post by fzmadness on Nov 24, 2019 8:03:57 GMT -5
Has there been any discussion around increasing the number of figures per case so that there could be maybe two exclusives packed per case instead of one?
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Post by reality on Nov 24, 2019 8:12:35 GMT -5
Do you ever see a market for releasing Elites of Golden Era wrestlers like Gorgeous George that would have enough accessories to be appealing to the common consumer?
How much of the decision comes down to knowing who the wrestler is versus how good they look on the shelf?
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Post by Gorilla on Nov 24, 2019 9:05:08 GMT -5
That’d be a killer 2-pack Yes quite literally for the cobra. I’m all in on this! I'd buy 2 of these
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:12:04 GMT -5
Any chance of Carlito 04-07 Shelton Benjamin 04-07 British bulldog 94/99 Eugene A-Train/Albert Heidenrich Kurt angle 06 Charlie haas Daivari Orlando Jordan Paul London Snitsky Rene Dupree Spike Dudley Tajeri William regal 04/06 Most of those are not possible.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:28:36 GMT -5
Do you ever see a market for releasing Elites of Golden Era wrestlers like Gorgeous George that would have enough accessories to be appealing to the common consumer? How much of the decision comes down to knowing who the wrestler is versus how good they look on the shelf? I’m pretty sure I could make a talent like Gorgeous George work in the line but he’s definitely an outlier as he’s pretty synonymous with pro wrestling. Any talent included needs to be known to a certain extent. Even diehard fan’s knowledge get limited when you go beyond certain eras. At this point it comes down to who is available to us and I don’t really foresee obscure golden age talent getting signed to merch deals.
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 11:30:01 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Not a question but rather a thank you to you and Bill for releasing another figure that has been on my “Top 10” Wish List since I heard Mattel was getting the WWE license. Now if the WWE can somehow get the Steiners and the Dynamite Kid signed to a Legends deal. My wish list will be completed.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:32:28 GMT -5
Has there been any discussion around increasing the number of figures per case so that there could be maybe two exclusives packed per case instead of one? We are cognizant of making these easier to get for collectors while keeping them special for their respective retailers. You’re already seeing steps taken like Rock on the Ghostbusters display, Brisco available on Walmart.com and Liv, Sonya, Paige & Kassius available at TRU Canada.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:32:55 GMT -5
Can we be expecting the rest of The Undisputed Era in their Camouflage gear? Maybe. Time will tell.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:34:59 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack, First of all, your contribution to this thread is GREATLY appreciated! I thought it was going to be a 1 or 2 day thing. But here you are, in it for the long run! 🙌🏻🙏🏻💪🏻 I have two questions. 1. Can you please push for a hair retool for purple/late gray gloved Undertaker? Similar to Drew McIntyre hair from Elite 71. With that being said... 2. Would you guys consider making an Undertaker vs Undertaker 2-pack using that updated head with hair over the face? Possibly the next SDCC exclusive? if not SDCC maybe the new elite 2-pack line? Thanks in advance! That hair style is a strong possibility at some point. It’s definitely a memorable look for Taker. I don’t see that Elite 2-pack happening though.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 11:37:19 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Not a question but rather a thank you to you and Bill for releasing another figure that has been on my “Top 10” Wish List since I heard Mattel was getting the WWE license. Now if the WWE can somehow get the Steiners and the Dynamite Kid signed to a Legends deal. My wish list will be completed. Glad we were finally able to get him in the line. We’ll keep chipping away at the wish lists.
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Post by Chip on Nov 24, 2019 12:23:24 GMT -5
Has there been any discussion around increasing the number of figures per case so that there could be maybe two exclusives packed per case instead of one? We are cognizant of making these easier to get for collectors while keeping them special for their respective retailers. You’re already seeing steps taken like Rock on the Ghostbusters display, Brisco available on Walmart.com and Liv, Sonya, Paige & Kassius available at TRU Canada. i know this isn't your "responsibility"...but just as an FYI in regards to this store exclusive business, and I apologize for the long post but this is a hot button topic lately for everyone and I appreciate your response and that Mattel is at least aware of the idea the exclusive should be easier Just as an example the area I live in, and work in, I'm able to visit quite a large number of Walmart & Target stores. I'm talking around 20 each. I never once saw a Ghostbusters "display" in any Walmart. And actually only saw the figures on shelf in one store. It's not for a lack of looking.... The website is an option yes, but it seems like they only put like 5 cases available and all the scalpers just buy them up as fast as possible. Not to mention they apparently "stock" the sites at 3AM The problem with these kind of exclusive figures up to this point is that they really have not making it "easier" for collectors. They've made it easier for people to buy them out of stores and put them on eBay or Amazon for 50% more (at least) than what they paid in store or on the websites. Because they know how difficult it is for people like us (the collectors) to actually find these things. The issue really is the number, not the exclusivity. (Elite 69 exclusive Rock was aplenty and not difficult to find which was AWESOME) If collectors knew that Walmart was the only place they could get say an elite Gerald Brisco they would go. The "rarity" isn't bringing people in to the store. I completely understand the idea that Walmart & Target want something to get people in the door....but weeks after weeks of looking, getting there on truck days, asking the person stocking the shelves if they have any more WWE elites in the back, coming up empty handed every single time is not enjoyable, its frustrating. Not to mention this kind of environment just creates headaches for store employees because a lot of scalpers are rude, ignorant, and flat out deplorable in their behaviors. I love that the two big retailers are getting their own SETS. Network Spotlight, Survivor Series, etc. Because at least we know the stores will get a couple cases and there are a couple of each in those cases. It creates a plentiful environment which deters scalpers and lets collectors get what they want.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 12:54:47 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Not a question but rather a thank you to you and Bill for releasing another figure that has been on my “Top 10” Wish List since I heard Mattel was getting the WWE license. Now if the WWE can somehow get the Steiners and the Dynamite Kid signed to a Legends deal. My wish list will be completed. That figure is outstanding. It's a shame I'll never see it at my store.
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Post by taserface on Nov 24, 2019 12:55:18 GMT -5
For the post above. I never saw the Ghostbusters display either. And we have a TON of Wal Marts here in NC
Not my thing so didn’t really bother me. But never saw a display once. Saw the figures just a few times actually
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Post by Blackbird 13 on Nov 24, 2019 12:56:20 GMT -5
We are cognizant of making these easier to get for collectors while keeping them special for their respective retailers. You’re already seeing steps taken like Rock on the Ghostbusters display, Brisco available on Walmart.com and Liv, Sonya, Paige & Kassius available at TRU Canada. i know this isn't your "responsibility"...but just as an FYI in regards to this store exclusive business, and I apologize for the long post but this is a hot button topic lately for everyone and I appreciate your response and that Mattel is at least aware of the idea the exclusive should be easier Just as an example the area I live in, and work in, I'm able to visit quite a large number of Walmart & Target stores. I'm talking around 20 each. I never once saw a Ghostbusters "display" in any Walmart. And actually only saw the figures on shelf in one store. It's not for a lack of looking.... The website is an option yes, but it seems like they only put like 5 cases available and all the scalpers just buy them up as fast as possible. Not to mention they apparently "stock" the sites at 3AM The problem with these kind of exclusive figures up to this point is that they really have not making it "easier" for collectors. They've made it easier for people to buy them out of stores and put them on eBay or Amazon for 50% more (at least) than what they paid in store or on the websites. Because they know how difficult it is for people like us (the collectors) to actually find these things. The issue really is the number, not the exclusivity. (Elite 69 exclusive Rock was aplenty and not difficult to find which was AWESOME) If collectors knew that Walmart was the only place they could get say an elite Gerald Brisco they would go. The "rarity" isn't bringing people in to the store. I completely understand the idea that Walmart & Target want something to get people in the door....but weeks after weeks of looking, getting there on truck days, asking the person stocking the shelves if they have any more WWE elites in the back, coming up empty handed every single time is not enjoyable, its frustrating. Not to mention this kind of environment just creates headaches for store employees because a lot of scalpers are rude, ignorant, and flat out deplorable in their behaviors. I love that the two big retailers are getting their own SETS. Network Spotlight, Survivor Series, etc. Because at least we know the stores will get a couple cases and there are a couple of each in those cases. It creates a plentiful environment which deters scalpers and lets collectors get what they want. I second all of this. There are 8 Targets and 16 Walmarts in my area. I like going to find store exclusives.. but in realize with these that there's no point once the initial shipment comes in, as there's only one per case and they're gone quick. My only saving grace has been employees who are willing to look in the back when a case comes in.. but it's stressful to have one of every character you guys have made, but be consistently nervous that I'm going to miss one because the system set up to get then to collectors is akin to a lottery.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Nov 24, 2019 13:28:08 GMT -5
In an effort to get NEW in the line figures could it possible be labeled:
WORLD CHAMPIONS??? Would the WWE have any interest in this important legacy??
Nature Boy Buddy Rogers Ivan Koloff Pedro Morales Stan Stasiak Superstar Billy Graham Antonio Inoki
Dory Funk Jr Harley Race (Only because he was so hard to find as the king) Jack Briscoe Giant Baba Tommy Rich Ronnie Garvin The Great Muta
If you had the license would any of these be possible?
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Post by vampiro666 on Nov 24, 2019 14:00:00 GMT -5
I know you said that the Marlena from the goldust 2 pack that was scheduled probably wouldn't be a single release figure is possible to still release her in a 2 pack with Brian pillman or chyna at all ?
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