eddiep
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Post by eddiep on Feb 24, 2024 17:37:53 GMT -5
Hi Steve, if wwe.com no longer shows the new images, is there a media page where we can see them? I like to post on social media and would rather hires shots instead of screenshots or images with ringside collectibles on.
Thanks
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cgj
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Post by cgj on Feb 24, 2024 17:42:31 GMT -5
Hi Steve. Will the Hogan Target 3 pack be stocked in the UK at all? Thanks.
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jt
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Post by jt on Feb 24, 2024 17:54:45 GMT -5
Is there anybody else that could potentially get the full year of figures treatment like Hogan in the future? Savage, Michaels, Bret or Austin maybe?
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jt
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Post by jt on Feb 24, 2024 17:58:16 GMT -5
Any idea when we might see the next pre 80s figures that have been mentioned in the stream? Will they be confined to the legends line or is possible they'll be mainline or even ultimates?
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destino
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Post by destino on Feb 24, 2024 17:59:52 GMT -5
Could we see Diesel again in the retros line? Maybe his silver top or a '95 version without sunglasses to differentiate him from the previous version and the NWO Nash.
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jt
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Post by jt on Feb 24, 2024 18:00:53 GMT -5
What are the odds the next Coliseum Collection release will feature a FTITL figure? If not the next are there any FTITL figures on the table for the Coliseum Collection?
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Post by ShaolinDeathGrip on Feb 24, 2024 18:52:28 GMT -5
If Coliseum Collection figures are supposed to be based on LJN figures, or the images of the wrestlers on the poster or whatever, whats with the 1988 version of the Hart Foundation? Is it that people would've complained about plain black tops & plain tights and/or the lesser known black & red gear? If so, why not save the team for a standalone exclusive two pack? Also, is that standalone exclusive UE 2 pack still a possibility? We all want that 90/91 HF.
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dxc
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Post by dxc on Feb 25, 2024 2:46:57 GMT -5
Any word on if there’s gonna be any Wrestlemania shippers at Walmart or Target. They usually hit around this time of year Absolutely. They’re hitting Walmart in March. Wasn't the WM40 Basic Series cancelled because there was no place for these WM shippers or interest in them?
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Post by Flair Forever on Feb 25, 2024 9:12:12 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Thanks for all your brilliant work!
I went to 2 Targets and 2 Walmarts this weekend..... none of them had any WWE figures stocked; I would think that during "Wrestlemania Season" they should be taking full advantage of the hype and probably even stocking EXTRA figures.... but many of us are not finding that to be the case; I've heard similar reports from other collectors.
What's your reaction to hearing reports like this? Does it make you happy that the products are selling well and the stores aren't able to keep them in stock? Or do you get frustrated that the biggest retail stores don't seem to be ordering enough product to meet the demand? There was a news story this past week about Mr. Beast noticing that his brand of chocolate bars had zero sales... even though customers were e-mailing and asking for them.... - - - and he personally visited a few stores and found the chocolate bars were all sitting in the stockrooms, just not stocked. I've worked in retail (NOT Walmart or Target) for over 20 years and was always taught that empty shelves = lost sales.
I didn't buy any figures this weekend..... because I couldn't find any. Is that good or bad?
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bigvis497
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Post by bigvis497 on Feb 25, 2024 19:10:19 GMT -5
Are the Doink/Andre/Hogan Superstars figures coming to Walmart as advertised or are these eBay exclusives?
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 25, 2024 19:47:33 GMT -5
On the Basic 147 packaging it says Main Event Series. Is this a new line for both Basics and Elites? Just Basics? Is this a series based off The Main Event show that started in 1988?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Feb 25, 2024 20:16:18 GMT -5
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valo487
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Post by valo487 on Feb 25, 2024 20:33:15 GMT -5
Hi Steve, I really like the Superstars line, but so far it’s been Legends focused only, has there been any thought of a separate line of modern talent done in that style? Thanks!
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gwildor
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Post by gwildor on Feb 25, 2024 21:09:59 GMT -5
Is there any reason the Road Warriors are so hard to get the license for? I mean every company but Mattel seems to pump out Road Warrior figures every month or so but Mattel hasn't in like a decade. We can make figures of talent that WWE has deals with. LOD aren’t under WWE deals. You’ve mentioned in the past that you can’t give a yes or no on it talent are under a deal or not. But you say LOD isn’t under one, I’ve seen you mention others before not being under deals also. So why not just make a list of who is or isn’t under a deal then we don’t have to see these pipe dream predictions every other day.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Feb 25, 2024 21:57:55 GMT -5
We can make figures of talent that WWE has deals with. LOD aren’t under WWE deals. You’ve mentioned in the past that you can’t give a yes or no on it talent are under a deal or not. But you say LOD isn’t under one, I’ve seen you mention others before not being under deals also. So why not just make a list of who is or isn’t under a deal then we don’t have to see these pipe dream predictions every other day. First, licensor doesn't want the list shared. Second, the list is constantly changing and evolving. Deals don’t last forever and are all signed at different times. New names are added, some talent may not re-sign, deals are extended, sometimes deals end and it takes some time to come to terms on a new deal. Third, there are competitors to be mindful of. When I mention names like LOD or Demolition being unavailable it’s because it’s practically common knowledge to most in the weeds collectors at this point. Other than assisting with fantasy booking of the line, there’s no benefit to the public having that info. Everyone can go ahead and keep posting their wishes and requests and I’ll keep doing my best to make things happen over time. There’s nothing wrong with calling out your dream figs and making it known they’re still wanted.
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Post by The Madness on Feb 25, 2024 23:31:22 GMT -5
I know it’s not very feasible, but I’d love to see black card artwork for the previous three Coliseum Collection sets, just for the sake of us completionists.
Maybe even as a digital download that can be printed and slipped inside the packaging?
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theman
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Post by theman on Feb 25, 2024 23:33:18 GMT -5
You’ve mentioned in the past that you can’t give a yes or no on it talent are under a deal or not. But you say LOD isn’t under one, I’ve seen you mention others before not being under deals also. So why not just make a list of who is or isn’t under a deal then we don’t have to see these pipe dream predictions every other day. First, licensor doesn't want the list shared. Second, the list is constantly changing and evolving. Deals don’t last forever and are all signed at different times. New names are added, some talent may not re-sign, deals are extended, sometimes deals end and it takes some time to come to terms on a new deal. Third, there are competitors to be mindful of. When I mention names like LOD or Demolition being unavailable it’s because it’s practically common knowledge to most in the weeds collectors at this point. Other than assisting with fantasy booking of the line, there’s no benefit to the public having that info. Everyone can go ahead and keep posting their wishes and requests and I’ll keep doing my best to make things happen over time. There’s nothing wrong with calling out your dream figs and making it known they’re still wanted. AWESOME answer Steve!! Thanks for trying to make our wishes come true!!! With that being said are you and the powers that are in charge still aware of the need for this look MOC??
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Feb 26, 2024 0:13:39 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Why the big green belt that came with Hogan and Sheik doesn't have more detail in the plate?
The globe design is missing and it look unfinished with the small details. Unlike the Winged Eagle or Big Eagle belts Mattel has produced.
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Feb 26, 2024 0:17:04 GMT -5
You’ve mentioned in the past that you can’t give a yes or no on it talent are under a deal or not. But you say LOD isn’t under one, I’ve seen you mention others before not being under deals also. So why not just make a list of who is or isn’t under a deal then we don’t have to see these pipe dream predictions every other day. First, licensor doesn't want the list shared. Second, the list is constantly changing and evolving. Deals don’t last forever and are all signed at different times. New names are added, some talent may not re-sign, deals are extended, sometimes deals end and it takes some time to come to terms on a new deal. Third, there are competitors to be mindful of. When I mention names like LOD or Demolition being unavailable it’s because it’s practically common knowledge to most in the weeds collectors at this point. Other than assisting with fantasy booking of the line, there’s no benefit to the public having that info. Everyone can go ahead and keep posting their wishes and requests and I’ll keep doing my best to make things happen over time. There’s nothing wrong with calling out your dream figs and making it known they’re still wanted. Do you have an active database or spreadsheet that lays out when deals are up? Curious if this is something someone at Mattel has to constantly update or if WWE provides it periodically….or is it handled some other way?
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jt
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Post by jt on Feb 26, 2024 0:18:54 GMT -5
Think I asked before but just in case, is there anything that can be done about the incorrect belts shipping with the Shawn/Razor WMX pack? The correct belts run about 15 bucks a piece on eBay and id rather not sink another 30 bucks into a set I already paid for if I don't have to
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