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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:37:47 GMT -5
Don't seem to have too much luck getting answers in this thread so I'm gonna run down a bunch of my old questions again Is it possible there will be an updated mold for the World Heavyweight Title without the WWE logo at the top like was shown in the Nitro crowdfunder? It might be nickpicky but it bothers me Dusty and Ric Flair come with versions of the belt that they either never held or don't line up with that figure on the timeline. Maybe. But it’s obviously been bumped down the ladder since the stage didn’t fund and its tooling cost was baked into the budget of that item.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:39:24 GMT -5
Don't seem to have too much luck getting answers in this thread so I'm gonna run down a bunch of my old questions again With the Terry Gordy executioner figure dropping soon what are the odds on us getting Micheal P.S Hayes, Jimmy Garvin, and or Buddy Roberts to round out the Freebirds? If so I'd imagine another Terry Gordy with a matching Freebirds vest is also possible? Basically the same answer for any new Legendary talent request. If we can make them, I’ll do whatever it takes to find a way to make them. If you’re looking for confirmations, you gotta wait for actual reveals.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:40:34 GMT -5
Don't seem to have too much luck getting answers in this thread so I'm gonna run down a bunch of my old questions again What has changed in the manufacturing process or collecting market that makes Mattel unable to do tag team packs or less likely to do multipacks like Jakks used to do in the classic superstars line? Is it a matter of who is currently available to make figures of, are collectors less likely to buy sets of multiple figures, or is it just impractical to produce on Mattel's end? The retail landscape is completely different now than it was in the Classic Superstars days. Toy companies make what retailers want/are willing to support. If they want multipacks, we’ll make them. That’s why you see a little resurgence of them with the RAW and Hulkamania packs. If they wanted a line of Elite Legends 2-packs, we’d give that a shot again.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:43:16 GMT -5
Don't seem to have too much luck getting answers in this thread so I'm gonna run down a bunch of my old questions again What is the logistics behind seemingly one off releases like Micheal P.S Hayes or Magnum T.A? Is there not enough demand to do re-releases or alternate versions of those figures or are they put out to capitalize on high demand at the time/expiring contracts? Would it be possible to get NWA era Harley Race? I'm glad to have king Harley but Id love to see Mattel's take on the younger Harley Race that Jakks did in the classic superstars line. One off question - pretty much covered in previous answers. Old school Harley - Would love it. Maybe someday.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:45:57 GMT -5
Will Superstars Series 9 have a chase/variant? Were the Series 8 Blue and Red Hogans produced in equal quantities? Early finding have people finding both being one per case. Thanks Hogan chase is not an even split. No chase fig in Series 9.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:48:46 GMT -5
Maybe. But it’s obviously been bumped down the ladder since the stage didn’t fund and its tooling cost was baked into the budget of that item. Really appreciate the answers, this is all very useful for what to expect going forward Happy to answer but congratulations, as this was my first and last mass question response (tons of questions in one post). The formatting got wonky halfway through and it became impossible to bold individual answers. Let’s keep it to one or two questions per post please. 🙏🏼😁
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:50:45 GMT -5
can you say how many series the CC line is currently set for No end date set yet. I’ll keep trying to make them until I run out of viable talent or people stop buying enough to keep the line alive.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:51:39 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Can you tell us if Elite 108 Brock is in wrestling attire or promo attire? Any idea when we see elite 108 protos? What are the chances Imperium could be in the elite line this year also including another elite Gunther? Thanks Brock is in wrestling gear. Imperium - would love Elites of them but I can’t give you a heads up or specifics on unannounced figures here. Sorry.
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Post by hctp02 on Jan 7, 2024 18:56:53 GMT -5
Is the Brock elite 108 a current or past Brock representation?
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Post by jlaf77 on Jan 7, 2024 18:57:22 GMT -5
Any chance of more jimmy hart wearing jackets of wrestlers he managed? Love his latest legends release and would love to see more especially money inc. I imagine irs would have to be signed to use his likeness on jacket?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:57:24 GMT -5
Steve, Is the Coliseum staying at 2 waves per year or are we seeing an increase in 2024? I’m wishing you would do 4 (1 per quarter) as I think there is a big fan base that would like the entire LJN line made in Ultimate form. If the audience for CC grows, I can have some ammo to push for more per year but for now it stays at two sets per year.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 18:58:11 GMT -5
Any chance of more jimmy hart wearing jackets of wrestlers he managed? Love his latest legends release and would love to see more especially money inc. I imagine irs would have to be signed to use his likeness on jacket? Well we just released him in a Hogan jacket, so yes, it’s totally an option.
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Post by FFK on Jan 7, 2024 18:58:20 GMT -5
Is there any updates to Walmart and the handling of exclusives? Seems like nothing has changed and I am not looking forward to the MNW sets. It sucks because I want to collect and then it becomes such a headache.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 19:00:12 GMT -5
Was the chase Ludwig ever produced? I haven't heard of anyone getting him on ringside or anyone receiving him as a chase It was produced. I actually have the chase but I’m missing the standard version.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 19:00:59 GMT -5
Is there any updates to Walmart and the handling of exclusives? Seems like nothing has changed and I am not looking forward to the MNW sets. It sucks because I want to collect and then it becomes such a headache. Let’s see what happens when mods/planogram reset in a few months.
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Post by hctp02 on Jan 7, 2024 19:01:21 GMT -5
Are we in for some surprises at WrestleMania axxess?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 19:03:17 GMT -5
Will the main line Ultimate Editions be switching to wrestlers that are currently on TV? Usually there was a mix of legends and current roster. It’ll continue to be a mix although you’ll obviously see more Legends in the various legacy based exclusive UE lines.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 19:03:36 GMT -5
Are we in for some surprises at WrestleMania axxess? That’s always the plan.
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Post by hctp02 on Jan 7, 2024 19:06:20 GMT -5
Love all the Mick Foley figures you have been pumping out, have you guys thought or discussed putting out a Jack Foley figure from 1986 when he was a jobber in wwf, it’d be pretty sweet to have mick Foley in our 80s collection next to hogan, etc.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jan 7, 2024 19:06:32 GMT -5
Note on all the request questions.
I can’t answer them all nor do I think you’d be satisfied with my individual non-committal answers but I read them all and all requests truly noted. I’ll do my best to include as many of them in the line as possible.
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