natureboyfauser
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Post by natureboyfauser on Apr 8, 2023 11:18:52 GMT -5
Steve,
What would cost more to make/produce a new Ultimate figure or a WCW Desk and chairs?
Also, would you consider the option for the WCW entrance package so that people could pay more to get the complete set, assuming it got to the 5,000 mark? Pay $1,000? $500.00 - $600.00? To see if that would help you cover the cost? If it did reach $11,000.00 backers ... could you refund the original amount to those who paid a larger amount to implement this?
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Has_Got_Bros
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Post by Has_Got_Bros on Apr 8, 2023 12:35:31 GMT -5
Hi Steve
In relation to retros . Is there a reason why only 2 waves per year (8 figs )
Have you explored options of increasing that to maybe 3 sets or even 4 (1 per quarter ) or is that not feasible ? I think most collectors will be happy to even crowd fund more sets to be released a year .
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 8, 2023 15:02:05 GMT -5
If we eventually get to Steiner figure and it gets released, will it have more design detail on the tights. I don't think he ever wore just the white singlet with the star on the front, it usually had "Superstar" on the front and "Big Poppa Pump" on the back. I know we can't get the Superman logos, but can those other two things be added? Or this one with Big Poppa Pump on the front and Superstar on the back?
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bigvis497
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Post by bigvis497 on Apr 8, 2023 16:05:20 GMT -5
Will the upcoming PPV-themed BAF series be available for normal purchase? I never see these at Walmart or Target. The Dok Hendrix wave never made to retail here in New York and they're already going for crazy prices online.
If they do actually make it to the website, they're blink-and-you-miss-it gone in minutes.
Is Mattel aware of this and is there a plan to fix these distribution problems?
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Post by PJ on Apr 8, 2023 17:22:09 GMT -5
If we eventually get to Steiner figure and it gets released, will it have more design detail on the tights. I don't think he ever wore just the white singlet with the star on the front, it usually had "Superstar" on the front and "Big Poppa Pump" on the back. I know we can't get the Superman logos, but can those other two things be added? Or this one with Big Poppa Pump on the front and Superstar on the back? Isn’t it the same singlet design Toy Biz used on their Ring Masters figure? Steve can you confirm this? Did you have reference pics of this singlet?
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 8, 2023 17:38:35 GMT -5
If we eventually get to Steiner figure and it gets released, will it have more design detail on the tights. I don't think he ever wore just the white singlet with the star on the front, it usually had "Superstar" on the front and "Big Poppa Pump" on the back. I know we can't get the Superman logos, but can those other two things be added? Or this one with Big Poppa Pump on the front and Superstar on the back? Isn’t it the same singlet design Toy Biz used on their Ring Masters figure? Steve can you confirm this? Did you have reference pics of this singlet? I believe Steve did say that it was based off that figure, however, I don't think Steiner ever wore a singlet with just the star on the front. Or did he, AFA, do you know of him wearing a singlet with just the star on the front? I just figured basing it off an actual attire would be better. It would be great if they could add the "Superstar" and the "Big Poppa Pump" lettering on the tights.
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Post by saturnanderson on Apr 8, 2023 20:52:00 GMT -5
Hey Steve! What are the chances we get more midcard WCW/ECW/WWF guys? We can only get so many Romans and Hogan's and Cena's before we all just get fed up, we need more 1st time in the lines! I know you can only work within contracts but gotta be something!!
Saturn (in purple to match Dean) Al Snow Kanyon The Holly's Raven Dreamer Blackman Mero Natural Born Thrillers
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Apr 8, 2023 21:22:39 GMT -5
If we were to get a wcw ult booker, can it be a 2 in 1. He can have the regular trunks, then an extra pair of legs with Harlem heat tights. Sort of like the Bret Hart with extra arms .Incase anyone thinks a booker in trunks is too plain
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personagamer
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Post by personagamer on Apr 8, 2023 22:23:39 GMT -5
Is the Ultimate Kurt the first we should expect back, can we expect more 02-06 Kurts
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Post by Vamp55 on Apr 8, 2023 23:27:31 GMT -5
Hey Steve, I’m trying help others understand that in a worst case scenario and we ONLY get to Rey and the stage, Rey would be one of the rarest Ultimates made. You’ve previously mention that black card Sgt. is 3 digits only (less than 1k), I figure blue card Sgt and the SDCC Hogan/Zeus would be next. Safe to say in a worse case and less than 7k Rey’s are made, this Rey has would fall among top 5 lowest production of any Ultimate to date?
Also can you confirm if Cody Ultimate is still on track for a July (approx) shipping date?
And while where at it, do you have a ETA for Logan Paul Ultimate?
Thanks as always for your time and hard work. The stage deserves to be made, I hope we get to at least 5k to make it so.
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Post by SteveHulk on Apr 8, 2023 23:43:44 GMT -5
Hey Steve - Is it at all possible to tell or "advise" Smyths (and other suppliers here in the UK) as to what a Build-A-Figure series is? Lately, they only seem to sell/supply 3 figures out of the 4 (eg. they didn't stock the RR Brie Bella figure, nor the Wrestlemania Dusty Rhodes) - so it's actually impossible to complete any BAF! It's sooooo frustrating...
Thanks, as always. 🙏
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hctp02
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Post by hctp02 on Apr 9, 2023 6:19:53 GMT -5
Any updates on the status of ruthless aggression series 4? Is it gonna go up for preorder soon?
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chelsea2298
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Post by chelsea2298 on Apr 9, 2023 6:26:27 GMT -5
Hey Steve, without saying when or where can you confirm if captain Lou is on a deal long enough to be in the elite/ultimate scale line at some point?
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dixol
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Post by dixol on Apr 9, 2023 9:34:07 GMT -5
On a scale of never, maybe, or eventually, what are the chances of getting a Rod Awakening Piper in red ring gear?
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Thunder Chunky
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Apr 9, 2023 11:30:33 GMT -5
Has there been talks of a new torso for Elite Roman Reigns figures? Something that matches the newer basics?
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triplehpotter7
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Post by triplehpotter7 on Apr 9, 2023 16:27:24 GMT -5
Heya Steve =)
Can Mattel PLEASE extend Earlybird Hogan to the end of the crowdfund? In the interest of fairness; to keep the momentum going for those like me who have backed, the near 3k that have yet to do so; and because I'm personally a huge fan of the Crumrine/no-logo Big Gold belt... please extend Earlybird Hogan to the end. =(
Thank you for all the amazingness Mattel does. ^-^
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Hasbromaniac
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Post by Hasbromaniac on Apr 9, 2023 16:39:36 GMT -5
Happy Easter, is the bend and bash line continuing? Barely see any figures, old or new, at Walmart, target or online wholesale sites.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Apr 9, 2023 17:19:01 GMT -5
Steve, What would cost more to make/produce a new Ultimate figure or a WCW Desk and chairs? Also, would you consider the option for the WCW entrance package so that people could pay more to get the complete set, assuming it got to the 5,000 mark? Pay $1,000? $500.00 - $600.00? To see if that would help you cover the cost? If it did reach $11,000.00 backers ... could you refund the original amount to those who paid a larger amount to implement this? A Nitro announcer set would be much more tooling intensive and costly. I don’t believe we’d have any chance of getting more backers by charging more. People seem to be looking for more value.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Apr 9, 2023 17:19:50 GMT -5
Happy Easter, is the bend and bash line continuing? Barely see any figures, old or new, at Walmart, target or online wholesale sites. Bend N Bash has run its course. A new kids focused line is already deep into development.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Apr 9, 2023 17:20:56 GMT -5
Has there been talks of a new torso for Elite Roman Reigns figures? Something that matches the newer basics? I’ve asked for it for ultimates and/or elites. Not my final call though.
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