undertakerfan22
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Post by undertakerfan22 on Nov 27, 2019 7:09:05 GMT -5
Any chance of getting a Marc Mero Flashback figure? I think he is not under a deal at the moment, but he said in an interview that he would love to work with WWE for some community programs.
Which look would you choose, if you could make his first Mattel figure (Wildman black or orange, Marvelous black or red, WCW Johnny B Badd)?
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Post by The Masked Luchador on Nov 27, 2019 7:58:21 GMT -5
This thread is a fun read. Thanks Steve.
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Sean
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Post by Sean on Nov 27, 2019 9:57:50 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. Yeah I saw. My question was asking is she going to be in the standard e76 series or is she going to be the store exclusive of the wave
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Medieval
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Post by Medieval on Nov 27, 2019 10:13:35 GMT -5
Elite 76. Steve broke the news a few pages back. Yeah I saw. My question was asking is she going to be in the standard e76 series or is she going to be the store exclusive of the wave She is a regular release.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:14:27 GMT -5
Elite 76. Steve broke the news a few pages back. Yeah I saw. My question was asking is she going to be in the standard e76 series or is she going to be the store exclusive of the wave She is not a retailer exclusive. Elite 76 does not have an exclusive figure.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:16:40 GMT -5
Any chance of getting a Marc Mero Flashback figure? I think he is not under a deal at the moment, but he said in an interview that he would love to work with WWE for some community programs. Which look would you choose, if you could make his first Mattel figure (Wildman black or orange, Marvelous black or red, WCW Johnny B Badd)? I’d love to see all three of his gimmicks represented in the line. I can’t predict whether he’ll be signed one day or not but if he does become available to us, we’ll get to work on his figs.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:19:47 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... Pretty sure I’ve answered this before but I’d want Herc in blue trunks first. If he was a chase, we could do the black trunks as well. Maybe then give him a little rest and come back with the longer hair and armor LJN look. While I’d like a P&G version, it’s a little less likely (but not impossible) without Paul Roman.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:22:44 GMT -5
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? Anything is possible. If an opportunity opens up for a new form factor or segment, we can always explore it.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:23:44 GMT -5
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. No info on Rowan yet.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 10:27:57 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? It’s fluctuated and evolved during my time on the team but I’m not at liberty to go into further detail.
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vampiro666
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Post by vampiro666 on Nov 27, 2019 11:25:54 GMT -5
With Earthquake under deal is it possible to get a Golga figure at all ? He could have just a plain white shirt since I know that the south park shirt won't be made
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 11:54:49 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... Pretty sure I’ve answered this before but I’d want Herc in blue trunks first. If he was a chase, we could do the black trunks as well. Maybe then give him a little rest and come back with the longer hair and armor LJN look. While I’d like a P&G version, it’s a little less likely (but not impossible) without Paul Roman. you could maybe add the P&G shirt and sunglasses with herc. kinda a 3-in-1 fig. blue trunks, black trunks and the shirt/sunglasses for P&G. dont forget the chain tho this is my most wanted fig right now BTW!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 11:56:06 GMT -5
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bretttyker
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Post by bretttyker on Nov 27, 2019 12:01:44 GMT -5
is There a specific attire you’d like to do for Gargano and ricochet? Also is there any plans in the works for a Edge.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 12:08:26 GMT -5
With Earthquake under deal is it possible to get a Golga figure at all ? He could have just a plain white shirt since I know that the south park shirt won't be made Yeah, totally possible.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 12:17:50 GMT -5
is There a specific attire you’d like to do for Gargano and ricochet? Also is there any plans in the works for a Edge. No info on Edge at this time. I’d love to own figs of Gargano in each of his TakeOver. I’d want figs of Ricochet in his SummerSlam and Survivor Series gear. All very toyetic.
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Post by PJ on Nov 27, 2019 12:25:52 GMT -5
Speaking of Retros I would love to see a retro Sting (preferably Surfer) that wasn’t a jumper. A Ciampa would be awesome also.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 27, 2019 12:27:08 GMT -5
Yeah I saw. My question was asking is she going to be in the standard e76 series or is she going to be the store exclusive of the wave She is not a retailer exclusive. Elite 76 does not have an exclusive figure. Well then that means E76 will be an Amazon/RSC exclusive because nobody ordered E67
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 27, 2019 12:58:55 GMT -5
She is not a retailer exclusive. Elite 76 does not have an exclusive figure. Well then that means E76 will be an Amazon/RSC exclusive because nobody ordered E67 There was a toy number change this year leading into the aisle reset that caused that. That won’t be the case in 2020. Even though Elite 67 didn’t really hit the big two, it was easily available online so really a non issue.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2019 13:00:30 GMT -5
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
His sons are in NJPW and I believe he has been making appearances but I don't think he is signed to a contract?!
Having said that though, he might not be interested in signing a legends deal because it is quite restrictive and does not allow you to make appearances anywhere except at WWE sanctioned events. In that sense, I wouldn't blame Haku as the legends deal pays peanuts compared to what he could earn making appearances on the indie circuit or by doing autograph signings.
AFA already answered this earlier in this thread- WWE has control over EVERYTHING. The have final say on who Mattel can make a figure of (and who they can't), attire choices and likely also decisions regarding lineups and product lines. Its my speculation (based on some comments Bill made) that WWE forced Mattel to discontinue the Flashback and Hall of Champions lines because Walmart & Target were ordering more of those lines then they were the main elite line, which is understandable since they were selling well. WWE want the focus to be on the main line which features figures of the current talent as opposed to the store exclusives which were comprised mainly of legends.
In a nutshell, Mattel can't do anything without it first being approved by WWE.
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