jt
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Post by jt on Jun 6, 2024 0:18:51 GMT -5
Will we be seeing Roddy Piper in elite form at some point or are the recent ultimates considered enough for now?
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Old Zeke
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'Fraid old Zeke, he rides up here with me. Can't trust a pig with watermelons, you know.
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Post by Old Zeke on Jun 6, 2024 2:52:07 GMT -5
Is there any way at all to get that Chief Jay Strongbow out? With all of the recent Territory Era figures coming out, he's becoming a bigger omission than he already was. I get the argument that releasing him might offend some people, but at the end of the day - he was a guy on a TV show playing a character.
So, yeah - anyway to get him out? RSC exclusive? MC exclusive?
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Post by oldschoolwrestling on Jun 6, 2024 4:35:29 GMT -5
Is there any way at all to get that Chief Jay Strongbow out? With all of the recent Territory Era figures coming out, he's becoming a bigger omission than he already was. I get the argument that releasing him might offend some people, but at the end of the day - he was a guy on a TV show playing a character. So, yeah - anyway to get him out? RSC exclusive? MC exclusive? I second that 100% as it's the rarest WWE Mattel fig ever (as far as i know). So my question for you Steve, is this: If political correctness is indeed the only reason that release was canceled, can we please just get a fig with the name Jay Strongbow (without "Chief") and without the headdress? That would be awesome, as it would be just him in in-ring gear and nobody could possibly be offended or something. Cheers! Thanks for your great work!!
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jun 6, 2024 7:42:34 GMT -5
Could we ever get Brian Christopher /Grandmaster Sexay? Would be nice to have a white Too Cool and his tights/vest era like the BCA figs.
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jt
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Post by jt on Jun 6, 2024 16:35:58 GMT -5
Are two-in-one Ultimates feasible or are the tooling and extra accessories that come with them too expensive to justify adding additional accessories?
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Post by cableV on Jun 6, 2024 16:47:29 GMT -5
The Wrekkin' motorcycle w/Hogan has been available in Canada for months. The Main Event Rock, Roman, Cena 3-pack has been available in the
UK(Smyths)for a month or so. Are these sets still scheduled for US releases?
Thanks
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Post by kgchampion on Jun 6, 2024 19:21:51 GMT -5
Hey, Steve. Just wondering why Referee Teddy Long has the old style BAF legs despite coming out after John Cone who has new legs. Was this Teddy Long figure being designed before John Cone? My theory is the torso was designed for Teddy Long because it has a collar, but the collared referee shirts were phased out during the Ruthless Aggression era. And Teddy Long seems to fit the Danny Davis loophole of an on-screen persona who was also a referee.
Just curious on the story behind the new referees.
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jt
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Post by jt on Jun 6, 2024 23:49:18 GMT -5
What build-a-figure parts were used for Muhammad Ali in the territory four pack? Was that done to save money on all the new parts and accessories that went into the other 3 figures in the set?
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jt
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Post by jt on Jun 6, 2024 23:51:24 GMT -5
As of right now, what do the sales numbers for the territory four pack look like? Did it sell well enough to potentially see another one down the line?
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Herc and Roma
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Post by Herc and Roma on Jun 7, 2024 13:40:37 GMT -5
A few questions about my new favourite line- Superstars: 1- Does Walmart plan to continue carrying this line in Canada? They have only stocked series 1 & 2 in stores- did sales not meet expectations? If they do not plan to continue carrying it, are you able to offer it for sale online? 2- Are re-releases possible for Superstar figures or does Mattel's contract with Walmart not allow that?! 3- Does Walmart need to formally discontinue this line before you can look at finding another home for it?! Based on how poor the distribution has been thus far, it does not appear that they are fully committed to this line which makes me question why they want to retain the exclusivity?! Is there nothing Mattel can do to either get them to improve the distribution or drop the line so that you and your team can find another home for it? 4- Why was the change made to go from 4 figures per wave to 3 per wave? Did Walmart ask for this change or was this instigated by Mattel?
5- Will we see more Golden Era figures, there seems to have been a shift towards other eras as of late? I would like to see figures of Ricky Steamboat, Iron Sheik, Jake the Snake & Mr. Wonderful (is he still signed?)
Thanks for all that you do and have done for us legends collectors since joing the Mattel WWE team. Many great things that you have had a hand in that likely never would have happened if you have not been part of the team- the revival of the legends line at Target, the addition of many great legends to the line (that we otherwise would not have gotten), the launch of the Superstars line and most recently the release of the Classic Cage playset which I know was only made due to your efforts and was done to get us Superstar collectors a ring to display these awesome figures! I hope you can work your magic again and find a way to improve the availablity of the great figures that you guys keep pumping out.
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Post by micco on Jun 7, 2024 21:26:16 GMT -5
I recently saw someone selling a bend and bash brock lesnar. Is the set he’s in the last set that will be released? Who else is in that assortment? What store picked them up?
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Post by oldschoolwrestling on Jun 8, 2024 19:05:36 GMT -5
Hi Steve, did you ever consider creating one of Triple H's WCW characters, either Terra Ryzing or Jean-Paul Lévesque as an Elite or Basic/MainEvent figure?
Thanks for everything you do for us collectors!
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jun 8, 2024 19:14:14 GMT -5
Is there any way that the upcoming Legends Kurt Angle can get the updated knee pads that the new Ultimate figure has?
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Plastic Cowboy
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Post by Plastic Cowboy on Jun 9, 2024 18:30:43 GMT -5
Hi Steve,
This is sort of a wasted question . But are y’all able to make an AWA Big Scott Hall and Curt Henning figure. I think besides a varsity club Mike Rotunda that Big Scott is my number existing character release.
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ctm814
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Post by ctm814 on Jun 10, 2024 11:54:40 GMT -5
Hello Steve
Can we tall the future with the RETRO LINE ? Seeing Mean Gene, Yankum and Volkoff. These must be coming soon before off the table correct ?
Would love a Toys R us version of Volkoff face updated, maybe with coat Mean Gene, and Yankum (re-releases)
Can't wait for July LEGENDS got to by awesome
We need a good solid new VOLKOFF Heel version from the 80s. I get it maybe Colisuem with a Heel version Muraco..
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Post by MKSavage on Jun 10, 2024 12:19:07 GMT -5
If the Iron Sheik makes it in the Coliseum Collection line, would you guys do molded shorts or soft good shorts w/ trunks painted on the figure underneath?
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KiwiKiller
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Post by KiwiKiller on Jun 10, 2024 12:20:30 GMT -5
Hey Steve saw you were at NXT PLE... there just for fun or were you scanning some of the talent Also will Chelsea Green's molded knee pads be used for other characters with kick pads for a more seamless look?
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Post by Ruthless Attitude on Jun 10, 2024 21:16:01 GMT -5
Is it safe to assume that Basic 138 will not make it to stores or back to online retailers? I never got Toxic Attraction; was there any particular reason for its rarity?
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Post by therealworldchampion on Jun 10, 2024 23:37:00 GMT -5
Hello Steve Can we tall the future with the RETRO LINE ? Seeing Mean Gene, Yankum and Volkoff. These must be coming soon before off the table correct ? Would love a Toys R us version of Volkoff face updated, maybe with coat Mean Gene, and Yankum (re-releases) Can't wait for July LEGENDS got to by awesome We need a good solid new VOLKOFF Heel version from the 80s. I get it maybe Colisuem with a Heel version Muraco.. To expand on this if we get another volkoff can he be the chase with the million dollar Corp. gear?
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Post by therealworldchampion on Jun 10, 2024 23:40:55 GMT -5
If the Iron Sheik makes it in the Coliseum Collection line, would you guys do molded shorts or soft good shorts w/ trunks painted on the figure underneath? His pants mold exists and we haven't seen it used since 2010(I think?) To make this a relevant question, someone said your SDCC exclusive is a Single Ultimate from the RA Era are these facts or was I hearing things. Asking for a friend who is me.
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