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Post by East Coast on Nov 26, 2019 16:49:36 GMT -5
when the line began. There were maybe 60 ppl on the roster.
now u have 3 brands with 40-60 ppl.
Do you ever see the line having to expand even more to account for this? Like a RAW wave...NXT wave...SmackDown wave. once a month?
because low-midcarders were already having trouble making in to lineups. Now ppl go long stretches without a new figure (truth/dolph/slater)...and some just never get another figure (B-Team)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 17:37:27 GMT -5
will there be more basic legends? i collect those too and there havent been as many latley. they were coming out left and right for awhile. i actually like basic figs better to be honest.
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Post by boz1515 on Nov 26, 2019 17:51:13 GMT -5
will there be more basic legends? i collect those too and there havent been as many latley. they were coming out left and right for awhile. i actually like basic figs better to be honest.
Outside of some of the additional accessories that come with Elites, I like basics better too. They look good on the shelf (extra articulation not needed the way we pose them over here) and they play a bit better for my kids.
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Post by Gorilla on Nov 26, 2019 18:19:41 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? I may have answered and my response will probably be different every time asked. There’s too many solid figs to choose from. Mattel: DM WM 7 Macho Man, “Flash” Rey, Legends Akeem, Elite 34 Doink, Fan Central Bobby Heenan Other: Deluxe Classic Hogan, Toy Fair WM 6 Roddy, Double Slam WM 2000 Chyna, Hasbro Series 1 Hogan, LJN Macho Man LJN Savage was my first wrestling figure as a 6 year old in New Zealand! I also have DM WM 7 Savage in my top five along with Elite 23 Savage. Such a great headscan. It's just amazing to see the evolution of the work. Every year it gets better and better. Do you think there are figures Bill wishes he could re-do with the new technology? Eg. Sycho Sid
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 18:21:04 GMT -5
I am actively working on bringing them back in a way that make financial sense while delivering you guys the exact type of talent you’d want out of this line. Hopefully we can make it happen. No new news to share on this front yet though. So when you say "the exact type of talent", does that mean basically eliminating the current roster guys who a lot of collectors likely only bought for the sake of completion (I speak as one of them FYI) and more legends who fit with the original Hasbro figures? Also has it been announced what series that Lacey Evans elite will be in?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 21:38:19 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Thank you again for answering all our questions. I have just one more question from me. Will the undisputed era eventually get basic figures? I would think so in time given their popularity.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 21:40:39 GMT -5
will there be more basic legends? i collect those too and there havent been as many latley. they were coming out left and right for awhile. i actually like basic figs better to be honest. The focus of Basics has shifted more towards kids so Legends will be included sparingly there. You’ll see them featured in Elites and Ultimates.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Nov 26, 2019 21:57:54 GMT -5
I never understood basic legends
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Post by mrh on Nov 26, 2019 22:08:40 GMT -5
@afa First -- it's INCREDIBLY nice of you to answer all these questions. Second -- it seemed that from following them online, the Retros of older characters like Diesel, Goldust, JYD, Macho Man, etc. sold much better than the current talent?
Can you share if that is really true -- and if so, would it affect lineups if the Retros come back?
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Post by stc13 on Nov 26, 2019 22:09:55 GMT -5
I never understood basic legends They made some great figures that never would have warranted the $20 Elite price tag. I love Elites, but as a grown adult I couldn't care less about articulation. So Sid Justice, GI Joe Slaughter, etc were perfect as basics. The Legends always sold well in my area, and I'd argue that kids will be no less familiar with them than they would be with some of the 205 Live guys. But I'm assuming there are a number of factors at play, balancing Mattel's plans and WWE's wishes.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Nov 26, 2019 22:11:20 GMT -5
I've always liked legends being in the basic line. It's a way of getting out certain attires that might not make it to the Elite line (blue trunks Sid, USA singlet Kurt Angle, X-Chump Shane, etc.).
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Post by Jack Specific on Nov 26, 2019 22:21:21 GMT -5
Ok looks like I had o do another cleanup. So as a reminder and please do not let me have to clean this up again:
To be blunt...
1) POST ON TOPIC! Ask questions, discuss those answers and/or questions in a positive way without being a jerk.
2) IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE ANSWERS FOR WHAT EVER REASON TOO BAD. Just do not respond. We do not need your negativity here. Move along.
3) If you do not want to abide by these simple rules feel free to not participate in this thread... delete your account (or I can do that for you) etc.
Have some respect... AFA Steve is taking so much of his free time to answer your questions. AFA and the true fans do not need your nonsense.
Thanks again to AFA Steve and all the members who are participating in this wealth of Q&As that we normally would not have if it were not for AFA Steve's kindness!
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Post by marklud on Nov 26, 2019 22:32:37 GMT -5
Any way we could get a Doink with his entrance jacket/coat? The two that have been released are awesome, but I think one with the jacket/coat would be unbelievable.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 22:34:26 GMT -5
I am actively working on bringing them back in a way that make financial sense while delivering you guys the exact type of talent you’d want out of this line. Hopefully we can make it happen. No new news to share on this front yet though. So when you say "the exact type of talent", does that mean basically eliminating the current roster guys who a lot of collectors likely only bought for the sake of completion (I speak as one of them FYI) and more legends who fit with the original Hasbro figures? Also has it been announced what series that Lacey Evans elite will be in? Infer what you will from that for Retros. It has not been announced yet but it will be now. Lacey Evans is in Elite Series 76.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 22:36:30 GMT -5
Any way we could get a Doink with his entrance jacket/coat? The two that have been released are awesome, but I think one with the jacket/coat would be unbelievable. We no longer have access to Doink. If that ever changes, an entrance jacket would be a great way to refresh him for a future release.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 22:38:04 GMT -5
I've always liked legends being in the basic line. It's a way of getting out certain attires that might not make it to the Elite line (blue trunks Sid, USA singlet Kurt Angle, X-Chump Shane, etc.). I don’t disagree, although I would prefer Elite versions. It’s just not in the cards currently.
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Post by Nivro™ on Nov 26, 2019 22:42:23 GMT -5
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. With who we have available to us, we’ve got you covered. You have my word. With all due respect, I think thats part of the problem. Not knowing who you have available and us having to speculate kinda leaves us in the dark however from what we've gathered there are tons of talent that we assume isnt signed. Taking away people on the lawsuit & obvious ones like Owen, Benoit....are names like Steiner Brothers, Dino Bravo, Butch Reed, Dynamite Kid etc actually being put on request lists to WWE or is Bill/Mattel just looking at it and saying "oh well that likely will never happen" and not bothering in fear of ruffling feathers? There was a similar situation back in the JAKKS days where someone from JAKKS told me that they were no longer allowed to even ask about Macho Man.
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Post by oneil4life on Nov 26, 2019 23:15:49 GMT -5
three questions...
1. Do we have any timeline when we might see Viking Raiders? 2. Do we have any chance of getting a WCW sid in black Singlet? 3. Do we have any chance at getting a Stunning Steve Austin?
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Post by UltimateCollector78 on Nov 26, 2019 23:22:23 GMT -5
Have not been on here in while, cool to see questions answered in this thread, here are a few of my own
- I always wondered why WCW got so much love from you guys, but ECW not so much. Why no love for the original ECW guys? RVD 1 elite and done, Dudleys 1 Elite each and done, same with Rhyno. They're elites were all current looks not flashbacks. No Elites yet for Taz, Sabu, Raven, .....
- Is it safe to say we will never get a classic bare feet Jimmy Snuka?
- If it was up solely tp you , which Ultimate Warrior in a duster coat would you work on next?
many thanks in advance for taking time to answer questions on here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 23:40:31 GMT -5
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. With who we have available to us, we’ve got you covered. You have my word.
Sounds like some interesting reveals coming down the pipe- hopefully the 8 month wait to Comic Con next July is worth it.
My predictions: I think Billy Graham will finally be inserted into the line and a Haku figure will be revealed.
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