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Post by cordless2016 on Nov 26, 2019 11:12:18 GMT -5
Any plans of doing a “WCW era” AJ Styles in order to create his early indy look?
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Post by cordless2016 on Nov 26, 2019 11:18:12 GMT -5
With basic 100 Shawn Michaels finally getting knee pads, can we expect to see kneepads on Elite HBKs in the future?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 11:46:59 GMT -5
Any plans of doing a “WCW era” AJ Styles in order to create his early indy look? I’d like to see it one day.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 11:49:30 GMT -5
With basic 100 Shawn Michaels finally getting knee pads, can we expect to see kneepads on Elite HBKs in the future? Different designers. Different costs per wave. I’ll push for it but there’s no guarantee.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 26, 2019 11:58:41 GMT -5
With basic 100 Shawn Michaels finally getting knee pads, can we expect to see kneepads on Elite HBKs in the future? Different designers. Different costs per wave. I’ll push for it but there’s no guarantee. Does the Ultimate have them?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 12:06:16 GMT -5
Has there been any wrestler that you can remember trying to get out a number of times and it just didn’t work out? A difficult figure that you kept pushing for? Oh yeah. Things don’t work out at times for a myriad of reasons. I don’t think getting into names or looks would be positive or productive so I’ll refrain, but know that if the talent or look is meaningful, we’ll keep trying to find ways to make it happen.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 12:07:23 GMT -5
Different designers. Different costs per wave. I’ll push for it but there’s no guarantee. Does the Ultimate have them? The prototype that I saw last did.
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Post by Gorilla on Nov 26, 2019 12:49:58 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
You're awesome for doing this!
Maybe this has been asked, and if so discard this question but what are your top 5 Mattel WWE figures of all-time and top 5 non-Mattel non-WWE figures?
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Post by kaleb9 on Nov 26, 2019 13:11:37 GMT -5
Can the next Tommaso Ciampa elite have Bobby Roode legs for the height ?
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Post by PJ on Nov 26, 2019 13:16:04 GMT -5
Does the WWE have the final say as to who gets made? Only reason I ask is because whenever Chyna was brought up Bill would shoot it down. One time he went as far to say “Chyna is now a hard core pron star NO WAY will we ever make her figure” Which made me think even if there ever was a legends contract Mattel wouldn’t make her. He said something similar about Razor/Hall saying there were more reasons for Mattel not to make him then there was to make him. So with Hall/Razor having been made and Chyna announced does that mean the WWE have the final say as to who is released or did Mattel change their stance and decide those two deserved their place in the line? And does that mean there’s still a slim chance for a barefoot Snuka if he’s still under a legends contract? Thanks. Can the next Tommaso Ciampa elite have Bobby Roode legs for the height ? I hate those legs on him. They’re to thick. He’s definitely cut, but his still not a huge guy. I gave mine the Flair thighs to give him the correct height.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 13:31:20 GMT -5
Can the next Tommaso Ciampa elite have Bobby Roode legs for the height ? Maybe. 🤷🏻♂️
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Post by RedDevil on Nov 26, 2019 13:32:29 GMT -5
Could you tell us a little bit about the story behind adding the WWE Mayhem app to the Retro line? For example: Was this something that WWE requested, i.e. to find a line to promote the game? Or was this something that originated within Mattel specifically for the Retro line, perhaps to appeal to younger buyers who might not otherwise gravitate towards the line? Did the developers of the app contribute financially in exchange for the promotion from the line, effectively sponsoring it? Was the inclusion of the app needed in order to bring the line forward, on from the original concept with Walmart, or was the line always going to continue regardless of the app? And when the Retros return (look how optimistic I am ), will the app likely still be involved? Could we see other lines partnered with apps in similar ways, be it with Mayhem itself or another game? Apologies for the million questions, but it was an interesting development, and I’d love to hear more about how it all came to be.
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Post by cordless2016 on Nov 26, 2019 13:32:52 GMT -5
Sorry if already asked but any chance Mattel runs a fan poll again to vote on an attire like they did a few years back? I thought it was a great idea to involve the fans in the design process.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 13:51:10 GMT -5
Sorry if already asked but any chance Mattel runs a fan poll again to vote on an attire like they did a few years back? I thought it was a great idea to involve the fans in the design process. It’s very possible. I love the concept.
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Post by marino13 on Nov 26, 2019 14:23:31 GMT -5
I love the new additions to the Elite women's articulation, but can we expect ankle pivots to follow soon?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 14:35:31 GMT -5
Sorry if already asked but any chance Mattel runs a fan poll again to vote on an attire like they did a few years back? I thought it was a great idea to involve the fans in the design process. It’s very possible. I love the concept. could u guys maybe set up a poll to see who are most wanted legends? and maybe mattel/wwe could put certain ones on priority over others.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Nov 26, 2019 14:37:56 GMT -5
“We’ll try, I’ll see” We’ll try I’ll see.” This is what Steve and MDT sound like:
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Nov 26, 2019 14:49:00 GMT -5
Sorry if already asked but any chance Mattel runs a fan poll again to vote on an attire like they did a few years back? I thought it was a great idea to involve the fans in the design process. I agree
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Nov 26, 2019 14:52:30 GMT -5
Why were Retros so hot and then seemingly cut right off? Is the line done? Will they return? Anyway you can let Ringside have a retro two-pack exclusive with Honky Tonk Man & Greg Valentine as a nod to what could have been? Were they hot though? Series 1, 3, 7, and 8 are the only ones I think were ever ordered by a major retailer. The line is doomed to fail if Target and Walmart aren’t ordering them 60% of the time. And when they did give them a shot they seem to warm pretty hard about half the time. Series 3 is still on Target pegs.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Nov 26, 2019 14:58:35 GMT -5
Were they hot though? Series 1, 3, 7, and 8 are the only ones I think were ever ordered by a major retailer. Seems like every time Walmart or Target gives them a shot they seem to warm pretty hard. Hot in the sense that they made 10 series in a relatively short window and it seemed to be a pretty high priority. They seemed to be on a plane higher than Monsters or some secondary line. Edited the original post. I think Mattel had hopes for it and knew there was a cult fan base but if the big 2 chains aren’t ordering them and most of your inventory is going to Ollie’s, Five Below, and TJ Maxx then I can see why they pulled the plug.
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