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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2019 23:50:59 GMT -5
I have a suspicion that WWE has finally signed some new legends to deals and some of the guys off many people's wish lists will finally get made. They need a spark as the line has gotten stale and interest is waning (many casual collectors have quit due to the distribution problems that have plagued this line and the lack of new faces in the line), this is likely why Chyna was taken off the 'never to be made' list and Mattel was given the go ahead to make figures of her.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 23:53:08 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? Legends in Retros did sell through quicker. Yes that would effect my decisions on who to include.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 26, 2019 23:56:39 GMT -5
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 Don’t know but you will see the occasional Legends re-do with True FX like the recent Network Spotlight Diesel.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 0:00:09 GMT -5
is everything property of Mattel, as in...if they wanted to make another toyline (non-wrestling) and use the WWE molds. They could? because im surprised it hasn't happened yet. Based on how good just a plain elite figure body would be for any toyline. I’m not sure actually but I am a big fan of multiple lines sharing the same scale and style when possible.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 27, 2019 0:14:06 GMT -5
is everything property of Mattel, as in...if they wanted to make another toyline (non-wrestling) and use the WWE molds. They could? because im surprised it hasn't happened yet. Based on how good just a plain elite figure body would be for any toyline. I’m not sure actually but I am a big fan of multiple lines sharing the same scale and style when possible. This why I’m excited about the new NJPW figures. I hope AEW gets a line that’s in scale with WWE elites
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 0:26:08 GMT -5
While I can’t get into too many details, the app partnership was a WWE request. It was a good way to cross pollenate the brand between the two licensee partners. Reliance was a great partner and it was mutually beneficial. If/when these figures return, they will most likely not be associated with the app but that is still TBD. To piggyback off of this...can you provide any insight into the decision to include, and then do away with the individual stands that were packaged with some of the mid-series lines? Though I've since decided to open all of mine, an initial part of the appeal to me with the retros was how well they captured the look of the old Hasbro packaging, and the stands really kind of killed it for me. Just wondering where a decision like that comes from. The team at the time was looking for a meaningful way to include the app code. In the end they went with the stands which unfortunately through off the authentic look of the package and drove up cost a bit. I was on the team in time to start planning the following year and we wanted to push things back to the original look and price point so we killed the stands and used an insert instead. We also pushed harder for more meaningful Legends and thankfully got out Sheik, JYD and most importantly Diesel.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 0:43:22 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) I don’t see the line noticeably expanding anytime soon given the space we currently have at retail. If talent warrants a new fig based on popularity, new look and previous sale performance, we’ll get a new version out.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 0:51:13 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? Not ready to talk about the Viking Raiders yet but their personas were tailor made for action figures. Yeah, early Sid and Stunning Steve are great candidates for future inclusion.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 0:59:46 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. For the Dudleys and RVD, I think the short lengths of their contracts worked against them. I’m not sure what was communicated to the team at the time but they may have been unaware or they could have possibly pumped out one more fig of each talent. Everyone else on your list just hasn’t been made available to us. Snuka has been addressed here a few times. Doesn’t seem likely. I’d like to get WrestleMania 12 and SummerSlam 90 Warrior into the line at some point.
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Post by Di-Di-Dis-Distribution Problem on Nov 27, 2019 1:26:46 GMT -5
Like you may have to guess what I have to ask. Herc would be a major coup, what would YOUR attire choice be? I thank you in advance for your kind consideration...
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 27, 2019 2:51:36 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. For the Dudleys and RVD, I think the short lengths of their contracts worked against them. I’m not sure what was communicated to the team at the time but they may have been unaware or they could have possibly pumped out one more fig of each talent. Everyone else on your list just hasn’t been made available to us. Snuka has been addressed here a few times. Doesn’t seem likely. I’d like to get WrestleMania 12 and SummerSlam 91 Warrior into the line at some point.Both great choices, I'd go with WM12 first since we haven't gotten a 1996 Warrior yet. Also wouldn't mind seeing the IYH vs. Goldust duster too. Like you may have to guess what I have to ask. Herc would be a major coup, what would YOUR attire choice be? I thank you in advance for your kind consideration... Even though you didn't ask, I figure I'd give my two cents. Here are my choices in order of most wanted: WM3 Attire: Power & Glory (both attires): www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiX0_3y84nmAhUSPK0KHW7cBFUQjRx6BAgBEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftapemachinesarerolling.wordpress.com%2F2018%2F05%2F19%2Fthe-rockers-vs-power-glory-wwf-4-15-1991%2F&psig=AOvVaw2W6f0JL5fSLTlwdwhFGyZq&ust=1574927389292540Blue Attire (face run): www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/6/wrestlemania6-photos#fid-25053117Early WWF Attire:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 2:56:39 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. 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.
i wish they'd do a retro bone crunching action line. those were best playable figs ever. yes i do rumbles and stuff with nephews. the elites arms are always turning backwards and biceps truning and wrists doing the limp wrist thing lol. how about AFA? any chance of revisting the bone crunching line?
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Nov 27, 2019 3:19:15 GMT -5
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.
isn’t haku in NJPW? If he is I’m sure he can’t be made
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Post by Controversial Maverick PUNK on Nov 27, 2019 3:26:09 GMT -5
When you get to another Erick Rowan how will you handle the band t shirts he wears just create something generic due to the issues with the bands licensing? Probably a generic design Any idea when you will get to a current Rowan? He's got no colour in his ink, so a basic will do.
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Post by Sean on Nov 27, 2019 4:59:01 GMT -5
Is Lacey Evans going to be in the standard elite wave or will she be a store exclusive?
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Post by LtD73 on Nov 27, 2019 5:48:39 GMT -5
What's the process of RSC Exclusives, do RSC request a figure of certain talent, or does Mattel offer a selection of figures to choose from?
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Post by UltimateCollector78 on Nov 27, 2019 6:37:30 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. For the Dudleys and RVD, I think the short lengths of their contracts worked against them. I’m not sure what was communicated to the team at the time but they may have been unaware or they could have possibly pumped out one more fig of each talent. Everyone else on your list just hasn’t been made available to us. Snuka has been addressed here a few times. Doesn’t seem likely. I’d like to get WrestleMania 12 and SummerSlam 90 Warrior into the line at some point.Thanks for answering, if you need reference pics on the WM 12 and SummerSlam 91 Warrior dusters, I may be able to offer some reference pics as I am the proud owner of both of them.
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Post by Medieval on Nov 27, 2019 6:43:40 GMT -5
Is Lacey Evans going to be in the standard elite wave or will she be a store exclusive? Elite 76. Steve broke the news a few pages back.
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Post by Medieval on Nov 27, 2019 6:44:18 GMT -5
Is Lacey Evans going to be in the standard elite wave or will she be a store exclusive? Elite 76 regular release.Steve broke the news a few pages back.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Nov 27, 2019 7:04:50 GMT -5
What would be cool is black trunks (with black knee pads and white boots) and removable early WWF/LJN attire (with 2 heads to represent each era). If not, then the black trunks with removable white Power & Glory shirt and sunglasses.
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