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Post by jt on Nov 20, 2023 23:20:02 GMT -5
Is there a reason Mattel doesn't do the silver or silver and gold 80 tag titles more often? Will they be included with the upcoming Coliseum Collection release of the Hart a foundation? Will there be any other legends figures in 2024 that could include those versions of the belt?
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Post by eddiep on Nov 21, 2023 16:27:54 GMT -5
Hi Steve, would you be able to ask Bill why after 12 years of asking, we get a pink belt instead of a lavender belt? Surely it can’t be that hard to pick the right Pantone colour??? I know to many this is a minor nitpick but considering this is the fourth time you’ve released this attire, you would think that getting the colour right on this would be a priority. I would have picked up two for instance. One for Warrior and one for Sgt Slaughter. But because of this oversight, I won’t be picking up any. I wonder how many others will be doing the same? I honestly do think that these mistakes need to stop because figures aren’t cheap anymore. We as customers should be buying quality products that reflect the price. I’m not having a go at you obviously but surely as an action figure collector yourself, these things would annoy you too if you weren’t at Mattel? The irony is you’ve got the right colour on the septor! The jewels look very close to the correct colour. Thanks
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Post by biggerbetterbadder on Nov 21, 2023 17:25:31 GMT -5
It’s quite early Steve, but do you guys have any ideas yet what next years San Diego exclusive will be? I imagine ideas and planning get started reasonably soon each time after one San Diego Con ends.
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Post by redrooster on Nov 21, 2023 18:04:47 GMT -5
Hi Steve!
Do you think accessory packs for the Real scale rings would be best suited for Ringside or Mattel creations? Could making them made to order or even limited run items help bring them to fruition?
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Nov 21, 2023 20:24:36 GMT -5
Will the Legends GH line be receiving the updated packaging as well like the regular Legends?
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Post by 20yearbreak on Nov 21, 2023 21:08:38 GMT -5
Hey Steve, I always think about this during reveals, but how far out are planning say the elite line and Ultimate line? I’m sure you have a list of wants to you discuss as a team and with what I’m assuming is licenser input as well. Not that you would reveal without a plan, but if you were on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and the final question was the Survivor Series 2024 line-up, or even Mania 41 line-up, could you answer it?
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Post by jt on Nov 22, 2023 0:11:24 GMT -5
Is there any chance Mattel will ever do a two pack of Greg Valentine and Roddy Piper from Starrcade 83? If not would it be possible to get a Valentine that attire with the dog collar?
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Post by 3dwrestling on Nov 22, 2023 12:04:15 GMT -5
Will the UE Roman have the Gold plates on the WWE Championship instead of the blue?
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Nov 22, 2023 12:07:20 GMT -5
Great reveals but Nwo Stevie ray pls
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Post by theman on Nov 22, 2023 12:12:21 GMT -5
The first wave of the Monday Night War Line looks incredible. Thank you. Will we see the updated Hulk three pack next month??
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Nov 22, 2023 12:22:38 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
I'm a little concerned as a Canadian collector that there was only mention of the MNW line being available exclusively at Walmart in the US and at Smyth's in the UK, with no mention of Canada. I mean we're literally right next to you guys! Can we get some love too? Lol
Can you please confirm if this line will be carried by Canadian Walmarts? Or will this be like the Hall of Champions and Flashback elite lines all over again where Canadian collectors miss out on some of the most amazing Legends figures?
You guys finally made a Disciple figure which I've been asking for for ages and I'd hate to miss out.
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Post by cldbld on Nov 22, 2023 12:33:59 GMT -5
Steve,
Chase figures that contain baf pieces, whats the story here?
Is the entire set going to have chases, including a chase baf disciple?
Idk, I want both sets of Harlem heat, but I don't want extra baf pieces.
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Post by classicretros23 on Nov 22, 2023 13:01:50 GMT -5
Steve awesome reveals (Love Ultimates) but have 2 questions...
Roman Reigns Ultimate WWE belt should be black & Gold but pic has blue. Will that be corrected before release ?
Any chance we will see Bret Hart Ultimate in soft goods jacket in the future like his Defining Moments figure ?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 13:15:45 GMT -5
Will the UE Roman have the Gold plates on the WWE Championship instead of the blue? It was incorrect on the photo sample. Final product will be accurate.
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Post by attitudesback on Nov 22, 2023 13:25:06 GMT -5
Will the UE Roman have the Gold plates on the WWE Championship instead of the blue? It was incorrect on the photo sample. Final product will be accurate. Is the headscan without a full beard the same issue? Roman has had a full beard since at least 2019.
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Post by mrh on Nov 22, 2023 13:35:38 GMT -5
Steve - glad to hear the Retros will be continuing.
It seems like the set with Vader, Lawler, Bearer, was the most well-received since Wave 1 (and maybe moreso). I'm hoping it sold well, and better than others.
Can you speak to if the sales numbers of each set help dictate future line-ups?
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Post by Evil Abed on Nov 22, 2023 14:44:06 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
Can you give any update on whats going on with the colliseum collection line?
Piper/Steele has had no update for months and Hart Foundation feels like it was announced ages ago with no update on future sets since.
Thanks
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:19:16 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Can you give any update on whats going on with the colliseum collection line? Piper/Steele has had no update for months and Hart Foundation feels like it was announced ages ago with no update on future sets since. Thanks Not sure what you mean. I’ve mentioned several time here and elsewhere that the new sale date for Roddy and George would be announced during the November Elite Squad video (which dropped today). Several forum members were also kind enough to repost that in various threads. Maybe you just missed it. More sets on the way after the Harts as well.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:24:35 GMT -5
Steve - glad to hear the Retros will be continuing. It seems like the set with Vader, Lawler, Bearer, was the most well-received since Wave 1 (and maybe moreso). I'm hoping it sold well, and better than others. Can you speak to if the sales numbers of each set help dictate future line-ups? Sales numbers can dictate the lineups of future sets for sure but I wouldn’t lean strictly into the top performing era only as I want to ensure the line is still widely appealing for all retro collectors. So far though, golden era seems to be the most popular. We’ll see if the Hogan/Wendi set keeps that trend going.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:28:27 GMT -5
Hey Steve, I always think about this during reveals, but how far out are planning say the elite line and Ultimate line? I’m sure you have a list of wants to you discuss as a team and with what I’m assuming is licenser input as well. Not that you would reveal without a plan, but if you were on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and the final question was the Survivor Series 2024 line-up, or even Mania 41 line-up, could you answer it? I’m deep into working on 2025 product currently to give you an idea of how far ahead we need work. We can get select figs out in just under a year but a lot of the line is worked on with a bit longer lead time.
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