natureboyfauser
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Post by natureboyfauser on Nov 24, 2019 14:35:46 GMT -5
Thank you for answering all of these questions. I also want to state I can tell you are a passionate fan which makes it better. These legends (which I am obsessed about) is complicated to get done to say the least. There have been great questions and great answers on here to educate all of us and I appreciate it. Forgive my PASSION to try to figure out how to get more - LEGENDS, HALL OF FAMERS etc ... u rock!
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Post by The Assassin on Nov 24, 2019 14:41:02 GMT -5
Appreciate this interaction it certainly gives me renewed enthusiasm for the hobby. Few questions from me: 1) Madusa has been my most wanted female wrestling figure for decades, while I was excited to see Alundra Blayze announcement, honestly I felt the face likeness of the final figure was mediocre at best, and have been disappointed Mattel still hasn't actually done her Madusa persona. Obviously you're a fan and collector yourself so presumably I don't need to justify how essential and deserving a Madusa is, but is it still on Mattel's "to-do" list and is there any reason it's taking so long to appear? I personally feel her American attire from WCW circa 1996 (hopefully with a better headscan) would be a great choice (perhaps with WWF Women's title and trashcan accessories if WWE would allow it?) 2) What are the chances of getting some more Ed Leslie gimmicks in figure form OTHER than Brutus Beefcake? I always felt disappointed Jakks never stepped outside the Beefcake gimmick, and I think Disciple in particular would make a terrific looking figure, and would be the logical next choice given the pretty consistant popularity and nostalgia for NWO. 3) Please can you push for more frequent WCW/NWO era flashbacks? These have been so few and far between the last few years it's really left my enthusiasm for the hobby at an all-time low. Also not a question but I am so happy to FINALLY hear the classic WCW belts are potentially available to be made in figure form. As a WF member I'm sure I don't need to tell you just how long us WCW fans have been pushing for this issue to be SOLVED. Can't wait to see the classic WCW US title and the WCW Tag Titles (hopefully the early/mid-90s version designs). Thank you for all the work you do
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Post by rkmo: The FOCUS Method on Nov 24, 2019 15:40:08 GMT -5
Hey have y'all read the first post recently, about this thread having to be closed before for incessant bickering? Let's not let that happen to this informative and enlightening tool, ok?
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Post by Stuart? on Nov 24, 2019 15:40:53 GMT -5
Obviously I know he'd have to be signed to a deal, but do you forsee any problems when it comes to Rico? I'd love him from his tag run with Haas. PLEASE!!!
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natureboyfauser
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Post by natureboyfauser on Nov 24, 2019 16:07:29 GMT -5
I'm curious how many people are on your team in regards to making the Elite line? Again, Thank you for doing this and Kudos to you and your entire team!
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Nov 24, 2019 16:44:51 GMT -5
AFA, when will be seeing a new flashback Kurt Angle? Going we get an 06 angle sometime in the near future
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 16:46:39 GMT -5
AFA, when will be seeing a new flashback Kurt Angle? Going we get an 06 angle sometime in the near future I would like to see one to go with the RSC Shane. That was a nice singlet.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Nov 24, 2019 16:47:52 GMT -5
AFA, when will be seeing a new flashback Kurt Angle? Going we get an 06 angle sometime in the near future I would like to see one to go with the RSC Shane. That was a nice singlet. that would be great too. Any flashbacks in wrestling gear I’ll be interested in. I don’t like his new gear like elite 66 and the upcoming network spotlight
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Post by Chicago on Nov 24, 2019 16:51:23 GMT -5
Hey have y'all read the first post recently, about this thread having to be closed before for incessant bickering? Let's not let that happen to this informative and enlightening tool, ok? THIS. If your intentions are not to contribute to this thread, or if you wish to cause division in any way among the people who are here for a fun discussion, please see yourself out.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Nov 24, 2019 16:55:47 GMT -5
Deuces. I don’t need to hear people ask the same question to get the same answer. I don’t know what’s so enlightening.
All it is is “Can you make so and so?”
And all the answer is “well it’s a possibility if they’re under a deal.”
END THREAD.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 24, 2019 16:55:54 GMT -5
AFA, when will be seeing a new flashback Kurt Angle? Going we get an 06 angle sometime in the near future I would like to see one to go with the RSC Shane. That was a nice singlet. I think they should do a 2001/2002 era Kurt next so they can include 3 heads with it, one with hair, one bald, and one with the amateur headgear. Would give people a choice while covering both eras at once. I’d like a WM22 or ECW one as well but my favorite singlets he wore were from 2000-2002
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Nov 24, 2019 17:01:59 GMT -5
Strong possibility, but dunno where it would fit into the line.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 17:03:39 GMT -5
I would like to see one to go with the RSC Shane. That was a nice singlet. I think they should do a 2001/2002 era Kurt next so they can include 3 heads with it, one with hair, one bald, and one with the amateur headgear. Would give people a choice while covering both eras at once. I’d like a WM22 or ECW one as well but my favorite singlets he wore were from 2000-2002 I'd LOVE an Ultimate Kurt based on 2001.
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 17:09:08 GMT -5
Strong possibility, but dunno where it would fit into the line. That’s easy! Two Elite boxes in every case of eight. I one of the later waves of whichever year Action Figure Attack said he is working on now. Problem Solved
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Post by Chicago on Nov 24, 2019 17:09:25 GMT -5
Deuces. I don’t need to hear people ask the same question to get the same answer. I don’t know what’s so enlightening. All it is is “Can you make so and so?” And all the answer is “well it’s a possibility if they’re under a deal.” END THREAD. For this I would recommend CTRL+F'ing the first two posts of this thread. It's where I've been compiling a quote list of all of Steve's responses. If you can't find what you're looking for in there, then maybe it's something that hasn't been tackled yet. But yeah, don't ask the same questions over and over. We have the technology to prevent this.
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hbkfan77
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Post by hbkfan77 on Nov 24, 2019 17:11:42 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 "third" this...I spend an absurd amount of time walking through Walmart and Target only to come up empty handed 97% of the time.
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Nov 24, 2019 17:20:16 GMT -5
Here's a visual Rolodex of (seemingly) ALL of Kurt Angle's singlets: crazytights.ovh/wrestler/1/kurt-angle#indexSo many options for Kurt with hair, but as far as bald Angle goes, I'd love to see Elites from Mania 20, 21 & 22 with non-roidy magoo / skintone casted torsos.
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Post by SteveHulk on Nov 24, 2019 17:29:14 GMT -5
^ It would be cool to have a "serious-face" Kurt too, rather than another smiling/goofy one...
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Post by TheLastDude on Nov 24, 2019 17:29:20 GMT -5
Here's a visual Rolodex of (seemingly) ALL of Kurt Angle's singlets: crazytights.ovh/wrestler/1/kurt-angle#indexSo many options for Kurt with hair, but as far as bald Angle goes, I'd love to see Elites from Mania 20, 21 & 22 with non-roidy magoo / skintone casted torsos. Damn, I didn't realize Kurt had THAT many different singlets. That's pretty cool. I'll take these if you're listening Steve (oh, and I buy both Elite and basic, so either is fine):
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 24, 2019 17:32:56 GMT -5
Just want to say that the Target exclusives are much worse than Walmart. I’ve never seen a single Target exclusive whereas I’ve been able to buy one of every Walmart exclusive in-store except Sherri. And I’ve looked for the Target ones much harder but still come up short. It’s disheartening and at times I’ve considered giving up collecting because of it.
On the bright side, these new Network Spotlight figures have been stocked a lot and seem readily available so if you could figure how to do that with the elite line exclusives as well that would be great
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