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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:17:53 GMT -5
Hi Steve. Is the no holds barred set ready to ship right after comic con or is it taking a bit longer? I don’t have the fulfillment specifics but if it’s not immediate, the wait shouldn’t be long at all.
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Post by jacobl18 on Jul 16, 2022 15:17:59 GMT -5
Since Billy Gunn is under a deal why have we never got a smoking Gunn’s elite yet? How do you know that if the day came you got Bart under a deal then Billy’s might have expired? Thanks
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:19:27 GMT -5
Hi Steve, this is a bit of a request. Is there any chance the packaging team could shorten the plastic hook on Ultimates a bit by any chance? I bought a load of plastic defenders and because of this hook overhanging, it means the box doesn’t fit that well inside it. It looks as though you’ve used the same size plastic hook as the deeper original series Ultimates. Thanks! I can pass along the request. Not sure if there are any retail standard specs that need to be accommodated with the dimensions of the J-hook though.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:22:47 GMT -5
Since Billy Gunn is under a deal why have we never got a smoking Gunn’s elite yet? How do you know that if the day came you got Bart under a deal then Billy’s might have expired? Thanks Just hadn’t happened yet. I don’t mind releasing half tag teams in the hopes we can complete the team one day like Davey Boy, Stunning Steve and Warlord. Some others don’t like to ever release half tag teams because it can create frustration with some collectors. No one opinion is right or wrong here but it does lead to some debate when choosing talent and looks that fit into these circumstances.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:25:16 GMT -5
Will we see any jobber elites? We’ll figure out how to use them if they were ever under toy deals. Realistically, less recognizability does lessen chances of a merch deal though.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:35:30 GMT -5
Has the Ultimate line gone longer than initially planned? I know it’s done far better than the previous premium lines (Defining Monents & Entrance Greats), but was the line continued further than initially thought due to the amount of success it’s had? I’m sure it may have lasted longer than some expected but Bill and I crafted the line to be able to live forever if it caught on with collectors which I’m happy to say it clearly has at this point. Could it end at someday? Sure, any line can end. But there’s no sign of that happening at the moment. DM & EG had varying degrees of success in their own times but had some limitations built in that put an inevitable expiration date (or required rest period) on the life of both of them.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:39:28 GMT -5
Steve this might be far fetched.. But how possible is a 2 pak of Iron mike Sharpe and S.D. Jones.. And will we get a Heel version of Muraco soon.. also sorry, but another Honky Tonk maybe first apperence Face version with suspenders Or im black jumpsuit and Black Trunks Again you guys are increadable with all you have done so far !!!!!! Appreciate the kind words. Zero chance of that 2 pack. If they were ever available to us, I’d figure out a different way to release them that would be a bit less risky. Noted on the Honky Tonk Man and Muraco requests.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:43:58 GMT -5
Steve, Thank you for answering our questions and helping us stay engaged. Awesome. Love that you got Zeus coming out and your efforts to get as many legends as possible. Please keep doing it! Any chance you would consider an accessory pack with Cowboy and various hats, Native American headdress, vests, perhaps a NWO, Tye-Dye, generic shirt with various weapons? Glad you’re excited about Zeus. Sorry but the chances of a pack specifically like you’re requesting has very little likelihood of happening. It’s fun but the audience for something like this is really slim.
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Post by peterjp2 on Jul 16, 2022 15:47:50 GMT -5
Are you able to tell us what is happening with the release of the Walmart exclusive Superstars series 3 figures? Will Walmart still carry this set? Thanks.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:48:44 GMT -5
Congratulation Steve(and team) on the SDCC/Mattel creations exclusive No Holds Barred 2 pack reveal. While it would not have been my first choice, I’ll def be getting it and think it’s a great way to get these figures out. Also want to thank you for advising prior to SDCC that there won’t be a reveal of any future crowd funding projects during SDCC. Lol - don’t think I realised how excited I was to see the next one, but now I know no announcement is imminent at the event, I can just enjoy the rest of the reveals, without being disappointed. (As sad as that sounds lol) Can you share if there will be more “2 pack” Ultimate Edition revealed at SDCC? (Guessing I’ll just have to wait a little over a week to find out, but thought I’d ask) As always thanks for your time and interactions with us. Cheers Well the door is now open for Ultimate two-packs. They’ll be a bit more strategic with frequency given their price point but more are definitely possible.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 15:50:25 GMT -5
Are you able to tell us what is happening with the release of the Walmart exclusive Superstars series 3 figures? Will Walmart still carry this set? Thanks. They’ll carry them. The figures are available for whenever the stores are ready to replenish pegs.
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Post by WFigureManiac on Jul 16, 2022 15:55:36 GMT -5
Hi Steve, do you know what is wrong with Mattel creations site, why can't we see our orders? will it be fixed by next week?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Jul 16, 2022 16:02:27 GMT -5
Hi Steve, do you know what is wrong with Mattel creations site, why can't we see our orders? will it be fixed by next week? There’s a system issues that’s being addressed. Your existing orders are fine though and you can always call them to confirm and minimize your worries.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jul 16, 2022 16:05:35 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Can’t wait until comic con…any chance Mattel will re-visit the elite 2 packs? So many classic moments/ matches and tag teams out there.
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Post by The Solution on Jul 16, 2022 16:15:10 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Looking forward to comic con! Hope we see some new current roster members (both main roster and NXT 2.0) and hopefully some new legends we haven’t sent.
If they came available again, would you ever consider some of the legends in their much later looks? Guys like…
Marty Jannetty from the 2000’s SD run Tatanka from 2000’s SD run Roddy Piper late WCW Rick Martel final WCW run LOD 2000 and possibly Animal from SD 2006
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Post by eddiep on Jul 16, 2022 16:23:18 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Ultimate Edition prices just keep going up and up, whilst elite second hand prices in general are going down. I recently sold all my MOC elites because they just looked a mess on my shelf. I struggled to sell a lot of them for above retail prices even though some were 5-8 years old. I mainly collect golden and new gen with some early attitude. Not only are the boxes all over the place, but the numbering also is annoying. That’s why I think you have Ultimate packaging absolutely perfect. It allows for collectors to dip in and out of waves without the pressure of completing the numbering lineup like with the old red Star Wars black series. Just a general observation but I think you’d see more collectors buy and keep their elites if the packaging was geared up for the collectors like Ultimates and Legends. I think after 12 years of changing the packaging, is it not worth a go to keep them consistent? Elite 100 would be a great marker to try it. I really hope you guys go back to the first iconic hour glass box and stick with it. No other toy box looks like that, whereas I find current elite packaging a bit generic and it doesn’t pop like Ultimates do. Final thing, please never change the Ultimate packaging! It looks amazing lined up on the side! While my personal preference is package uniformity, I accept that when lines like Elites are so long running, an evolution will need to happen. I loved the look of the year 1 packaging but I really couldn’t imagine still shipping those gigantic original Elite packages into modern retail. Plus these conversations involve the team, leadership, licensor and retailers so you have to go where the tide is taking you ultimately. I don’t believe we’re at a point where standard packaging for huge ongoing lines like Elites or Basics would be seriously considered. The love of the hourglass packaging silhouette is noted though. I will however keep advocating for packaging to remain consistent for ongoing collector focused lines like Ultimates and Legends. There’s a little more wiggle room here given the pretty specific audience for these figures. Thanks Steve, fingers crossed for an hour glass return (albeit to todays box proportions! Did you know that the slimmer original series Legends packaging (series 4-6 incl Matty collector) are actually the same size as the new slimmer Ultimates with the J hook up? And the original Legends (series 1-3) are the same size as the original deeper Ultimates! I’ve heard you say that old Legends packaging would be too big for current retail but there you go! I only figured it out yesterday as I now share the same defenders for both!
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Post by travisT on Jul 16, 2022 17:23:03 GMT -5
Hi Steve how is the legends line doing even though I’m in the UK and it is more expensive to get them I’m so happy this line was brought back and has many more years ahead of it. If the line is to carry on what timeframe of superstars can we expect to be most prominent?
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Jul 16, 2022 17:44:14 GMT -5
Action Figure Attack Thanks as always for giving us replies. Is there any way you could put a request for a retooled or another version of a '99 Taker head? Out of the three heads that were included on the UE, I think the entrance head was the best, unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired when the coat is removed. I really wish another one was included with hair in the back. How about another Ministry head?
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Post by wrestlingfan20 on Jul 16, 2022 17:46:44 GMT -5
Comic con is only a few days away and we’re all very excited, if you can describe what to expect next week in one word, what would it be?
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Post by Lil hulkster on Jul 16, 2022 19:35:03 GMT -5
Hey Steve!
What’s the chances of making more new generation era characters since we are getting the ring?
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