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Post by TheLastDude on Nov 24, 2019 17:39:15 GMT -5
I agree with everything said above with the exception of the giving up collecting.
I always groan whenever anything is listed as a Target exclusive for any line from any company because it's always going to be a giant pain in the ass to get. There is no such thing as just strolling in and buying something in the toy aisle at Target.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Nov 24, 2019 17:42:51 GMT -5
Generally speaking, is it easier to get an obscure talent into the line as a basic or elite? It feels like with current roster it's basics (Drew Gulak, Daivari, Sarah Logan, Tony Nese etc) and with legends it's almost always elites. Is that how it seems from your perspective, too?
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 17:49:51 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 I am the opposite I always find multiples of any Target exclusive Wolfe, Dunne, Sonya, Liv I seen about 7 of each and helped out others with them, because there wasn’t a single Target one I wanted. But with WalMart they are the ones I want and I usually only see them once or twice for the WWE exclusives. But other than the 80th Anniversary Captain America that I found once I have never seen a DCUC, ML or SW WalMart exclusive on the pegs. That’s why I was/am so worried about Muraco. Because he was the first Walmart/Target WWE exclusive figure that was a must have for me. And I wanted (want) two for myself plus one for an overseas friend I told I would help.
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Post by tarver89 on Nov 24, 2019 18:11:13 GMT -5
Any chance to see Keith Lee and Dominik Dijakovic in elite form next year?
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Post by lu21780 on Nov 24, 2019 18:32:27 GMT -5
I dont know if this has been asked or answered. I may have missed it. 2 part question. Have they announced what series Greg Valentine is in? Have they revealed what attire he will be wearing and if a robe is included?
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 18:39:13 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): I’ll take all three also. The first two could be basics and I’ll buy them, but I would want the third as an elite.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 19:32:47 GMT -5
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.
im physically unable to even go to stores right now (chemical injury). its online or nothing for me.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 20:50:10 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.
The reason you are seeing these types of questions is because that is what most collectors care about. They want to know whether their favourite wrestler, character or attire will get a release. If you take these types of questions out of the equation, what is there left to ask that AFA can and/or is willing to answer?! Honestly, I think this thread has hit the proverbial wall, as far as what questions can be asked (that haven't been asked already) and what AFA is able to answer. Having said that though, its nice to see AFA is still sticking with this discussion and answering whatever questions he is able to.
They have not announced how Valentine will be released but Action Figure Attack has stated that he will NOT be part of these dreaded store exclusive add-ons that everyone hates because they are having such a difficult time finding them. No word on the attire either but its likely to be this attire based on the render that was shown at Comic Con:
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 24, 2019 21:01:11 GMT -5
I dont know if this has been asked or answered. I may have missed it. 2 part question. Have they announced what series Greg Valentine is in? Have they revealed what attire he will be wearing and if a robe is included? I believe he said that it would be in a regular elite line, not an exclusive, though he did not say which wave. He also did not mention what the attire would be, I'm not sure if he can yet. I'm hoping for his traditional black and yellow attire from his heel run in 1989-1990, with a nice robe and shin guard. Also, if I remember correctly, he did say he would like to make a R&B Hammer to go with the retro fest Honky Tonk Man, which I was very happy to hear.
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Post by fzmadness on Nov 24, 2019 21:29:26 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 I am the opposite I always find multiples of any Target exclusive Wolfe, Dunne, Sonya, Liv I seen about 7 of each and helped out others with them, because there wasn’t a single Target one I wanted. But with WalMart they are the ones I want and I usually only see them once or twice for the WWE exclusives. But other than the 80th Anniversary Captain America that I found once I have never seen a DCUC, ML or SW WalMart exclusive on the pegs. That’s why I was/am so worried about Muraco. Because he was the first Walmart/Target WWE exclusive figure that was a must have for me. And I wanted (want) two for myself plus one for an overseas friend I told I would help. I think we frequent a lot of the same stores but your luck is a million times better than mine. Walmart ones have been easier for me. The target ones are a lot harder to find. I found Dunne in the Bronx and Liv in Monroe but never saw Sonya. Ended up buying her at the Big Event in Queens last week. I’m never going to find Ohno I fear. If there’s something you are looking for I’ll be happy to pick it up for you if I see it.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 24, 2019 21:38:49 GMT -5
Bit of a weird question, but maybe you guys could try to make more pink and yellow attires? I just got E71 Jeff Hardy and the pink attire really pops. And E69 Mustafa Ali & E20 Christian are some of the only yellow figures I can think of (besides Hogan obviously). Basically I guess I'm asking for some more color variety. I know the budget reasons for so much red and black but there's so much of them after 11 years of figures.
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Post by PJ on Nov 24, 2019 21:43:09 GMT -5
fzmadness I found... Dunne - Spring Valley 2X, Palisades Center 2x & Monroe 1. Wolfe - 2X at all 3 stores. Liv and Sonya - 3x each at Monroe, 2X Sonya 3X Liv at PC and 1X each at Spring Valley. The ones I purchased were for fellow board members. For WalMart Backlund I got from Shopzone and saw at Monroe 1x Sherri - I saw once at Monroe. Patterson - I saw 2x at Monroe. Rock - I saw 7+ at Monroe. Brisco - I time at Monroe.
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Post by One Punch Reigns on Nov 24, 2019 21:52:59 GMT -5
We all have our favorite figures but rarely is package art the subject of discussion. Looking at the different packaging Mattel has done through its various lines from the core Elite series to specialty offerings (Defining Moments, Retrofest, Legends, etc.) which packaging art were you a fan of the most?
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Post by natureboyfauser on Nov 24, 2019 22:40:37 GMT -5
One of the coolest aspects to your WWE Elite line is the SCALE! It is so awesome to have a simulated 5'6" Rey Mysterio and a 7'4" Andre the Giant. The detail sets this a part from any other action figure line in my opinion. Thank you! My question is do you and your team know how many size simulations you have? If so could you share?
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Post by alabamaslammer64 on Nov 24, 2019 22:58:44 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.
The reason you are seeing these types of questions is because that is what most collectors care about. They want to know whether their favourite wrestler, character or attire will get a release. If you take these types of questions out of the equation, what is there left to ask that AFA can and/or is willing to answer?! Honestly, I think this thread has hit the proverbial wall, as far as what questions can be asked (that haven't been asked already) and what AFA is able to answer. Having said that though, its nice to see AFA is still sticking with this discussion and answering whatever questions he is able to.
They have not announced how Valentine will be released but Action Figure Attack has stated that he will NOT be part of these dreaded store exclusive add-ons that everyone hates because they are having such a difficult time finding them. No word on the attire either but its likely to be this attire based on the render that was shown at Comic Con:
I missed that. So Greg Valentine isn’t gonna be a store exclusive? Hopefully Chyna won’t be neither.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 24, 2019 23:01:24 GMT -5
Can the next elite Jeff Hardy have grip hands instead of fists? I want to put the towel in his hands but he doesn't have any hands that can hold stuff. Keep the Hardy Boyz gun hands but change the fist please
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Post by Goldust on Nov 24, 2019 23:20:50 GMT -5
Can the next elite Jeff Hardy have grip hands instead of fists? I want to put the towel in his hands but he doesn't have any hands that can hold stuff. Keep the Hardy Boyz gun hands but change the fist please Cosign
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 24, 2019 23:21:39 GMT -5
I dont know if this has been asked or answered. I may have missed it. 2 part question. Have they announced what series Greg Valentine is in? Have they revealed what attire he will be wearing and if a robe is included? We have not yet announced where Greg will appear but he is not a Collector’s Edition figure. Gear is not yet revealed but it’s not Rhythm & Blues. He will have a robe and the shin guard.
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Post by TheChosen1 on Nov 25, 2019 0:40:55 GMT -5
I dont know if this has been asked or answered. I may have missed it. 2 part question. Have they announced what series Greg Valentine is in? Have they revealed what attire he will be wearing and if a robe is included? We have not yet announced where Greg will appear but he is not a Collector’s Edition figure. Gear is not yet revealed but it’s not Rhythm & Blues. He will have a robe and the shin guard. Id kill for the Rock n Roll Express
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 25, 2019 2:14:14 GMT -5
We all have our favorite figures but rarely is package art the subject of discussion. Looking at the different packaging Mattel has done through its various lines from the core Elite series to specialty offerings (Defining Moments, Retrofest, Legends, etc.) which packaging art were you a fan of the most? Legends 100%. That artwork was awesome.
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