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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 29, 2020 2:14:13 GMT -5
For some time now I have been working on designing ABS plastic based, 1:18 scale wrestling figures, developing a sufficient understanding of the legal protocol regarding manufactured goods and intellectual property laws respectively, and organizing a team to work with me in the design, assembly, advertising, and shipping of the figures. As a fan of their product and believer in their company, I plan on contacting NWA's office and inquiring about their interest in a toy line at some point in the future. I was hoping to get some input from WFIGS if anyone here would be interested in figures depicting NWA Talent? If nothing drastically changes regarding NWA's roster and business relationships, I will strive to include Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Nick Aldis, Tim Storm, and whoever the fans voice as deeply desired in the line. Furthermore, one of my main goals with the line is to produce a 1/18 scale wrestling ring with fabric canvas and apron. If I have my way the ring will include a referee figure. Feel free to air comments, thoughts, and questions regarding the possibility of NWA Action Figures (And yes, we will be working on presenting the Ten Pounds of Gold as a figure accessory)  |
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Post by Di-Di-Dis-Distribution Problem on Apr 29, 2020 2:16:30 GMT -5
Who's gonna turn down a chance at R N' R???
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Apr 29, 2020 5:56:46 GMT -5
With "designing ABS plastic based, 1:18 scale wrestling figures" you mean 3D printing? Quite an expensive way...
Anyway with NWA Powerrr, NWA is finally back on the map. With Retromania Wrestling they even have a videogame soon. Figures would be nice too ofcourse.
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 29, 2020 7:32:57 GMT -5
With "designing ABS plastic based, 1:18 scale wrestling figures" you mean 3D printing? Quite an expensive way... Anyway with NWA Powerrr, NWA is finally back on the map. With Retromania Wrestling they even have a videogame soon. Figures would be nice too ofcourse. I was specifically working on avoiding 3D printing and looking to uses similar plastic to the major toy lines in order to provide a competitive degree of quality. PVC might work better as we are still in the research and design phase. |
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Post by Zincdust on Apr 29, 2020 10:41:02 GMT -5
Heck yeah, I absolutely would.
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Apr 29, 2020 11:55:17 GMT -5
With "designing ABS plastic based, 1:18 scale wrestling figures" you mean 3D printing? Quite an expensive way... Anyway with NWA Powerrr, NWA is finally back on the map. With Retromania Wrestling they even have a videogame soon. Figures would be nice too ofcourse. I was specifically working on avoiding 3D printing and looking to uses similar plastic to the major toy lines in order to provide a competitive degree of quality. PVC might work better as we are still in the research and design phase. The alternative is ofcourse injection molding ABS or PVC. |
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Post by Grumpyoldman on Apr 29, 2020 12:39:03 GMT -5
As long as a Zicky Dice figure gets made, I'm all for it!
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Post by DFriedman on Apr 29, 2020 15:23:11 GMT -5
I would love 1:12" to fit in with all other figure lines in the wrestling community nowadays. But correct me if I am wrong, 1:18" would be a 4" line?
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Apr 29, 2020 16:15:18 GMT -5
I would love 1:12" to fit in with all other figure lines in the wrestling community nowadays. But correct me if I am wrong, 1:18" would be a 4" line? 3 3/4" line. |
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Post by micco on Apr 29, 2020 17:56:49 GMT -5
For some time now I have been working on designing ABS plastic based, 1:18 scale wrestling figures, developing a sufficient understanding of the legal protocol regarding manufactured goods and intellectual property laws respectively, and organizing a team to work with me in the design, assembly, advertising, and shipping of the figures. As a fan of their product and believer in their company, I plan on contacting NWA's office and inquiring about their interest in a toy line at some point in the future. I was hoping to get some input from WFIGS if anyone here would be interested in figures depicting NWA Talent? If nothing drastically changes regarding NWA's roster and business relationships, I will strive to include Ricky Morton, Robert Gibson, Nick Aldis, Tim Storm, and whoever the fans voice as deeply desired in the line. Furthermore, one of my main goals with the line is to produce a 1/18 scale wrestling ring with fabric canvas and apron. If I have my way the ring will include a referee figure. Feel free to air comments, thoughts, and questions regarding the possibility of NWA Action Figures (And yes, we will be working on presenting the Ten Pounds of Gold as a figure accessory) We will have a better idea of how interested we are when we see a sample of your work... |
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Post by stc13 on Apr 29, 2020 22:04:37 GMT -5
So you're basically talking about starting a direct to consumer company? The figures would probably be cost prohibitive for my taste. And I don't know what the demand for 3 3/4 figures is .
But I would love to add some NWA figures to my collection if the right opportunity arose.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2020 0:12:27 GMT -5
I'll take 3 3/4" RnR Express figures
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Apr 30, 2020 2:46:49 GMT -5
So you're basically talking about starting a direct to consumer company? The figures would probably be cost prohibitive for my taste. And I don't know what the demand for 3 3/4 figures is . But I would love to add some NWA figures to my collection if the right opportunity arose. Well NWA is too niche for a nationwide (let alone worldwide) distribution in stores. So yes, basically you're looking at the Super7 bussiness model: direct to consumer or specialty shops, thus sadly more expensive... |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 30, 2020 6:24:04 GMT -5
So you're basically talking about starting a direct to consumer company? The figures would probably be cost prohibitive for my taste. And I don't know what the demand for 3 3/4 figures is . But I would love to add some NWA figures to my collection if the right opportunity arose. Our goal is to provide a figure that is worth its price while also keeping that price as reasonable as possible. The endeavor is rooted in a desire to create amazing wrestling figures and not to bankrupt doing it. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 30, 2020 6:25:53 GMT -5
So you're basically talking about starting a direct to consumer company? The figures would probably be cost prohibitive for my taste. And I don't know what the demand for 3 3/4 figures is . But I would love to add some NWA figures to my collection if the right opportunity arose. Well NWA is too niche for a nationwide (let alone worldwide) distribution in stores. So yes, basically you're looking at the Super7 bussiness model: direct to consumer or specialty shops, thus sadly more expensive... If the opportunity were to arise to work with independent contractors with strong name identity, we will do everything we can to make that happen. There is a plan in place to contact the Bruiser Brody/Frank Goodish estate at some point for example. |
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Post by stc13 on Apr 30, 2020 6:45:06 GMT -5
So you're basically talking about starting a direct to consumer company? The figures would probably be cost prohibitive for my taste. And I don't know what the demand for 3 3/4 figures is . But I would love to add some NWA figures to my collection if the right opportunity arose. Well NWA is too niche for a nationwide (let alone worldwide) distribution in stores. So yes, basically you're looking at the Super7 bussiness model: direct to consumer or specialty shops, thus sadly more expensive... Obviously NWA would need to be direct to consumer. I meant in the sense that this would be a company starting from scratch with no existing infastructure. Costs for a new startup vs an existing company are going to be very different. Those start-up costs can make it harder to hit a sweet spot price point. |
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Post by micco on Apr 30, 2020 6:53:09 GMT -5
Can you reveal the identities of the individuals on your “team” and explain to us what experience/credentials they possess? The name of your sculptor for example?
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 30, 2020 11:47:01 GMT -5
Well NWA is too niche for a nationwide (let alone worldwide) distribution in stores. So yes, basically you're looking at the Super7 bussiness model: direct to consumer or specialty shops, thus sadly more expensive... Obviously NWA would need to be direct to consumer. I meant in the sense that this would be a company starting from scratch with no existing infastructure. Costs for a new startup vs an existing company are going to be very different. Those start-up costs can make it harder to hit a sweet spot price point. We are currently developing our company infrastructure. The actual launch is some time away, but some of us wanted to reach out and gauge interest in the line. Then discussions of doing a kick starter would begin based on interest in becoming backers. |
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Post by Turnbuckle Zealot(Phil) on Apr 30, 2020 11:52:10 GMT -5
Can you reveal the identities of the individuals on your “team” and explain to us what experience/credentials they possess? The name of your sculptor for example? I have consulted with a few sculptors to discuss terms of business agreements, but we are still in the early stages of development. As it stands, we are still an independent group working towards developing figures and may elect to promote characters created and designed in house. |
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Post by deskjet on Apr 30, 2020 12:47:43 GMT -5
I'm in if it's 1:12 aka 6 inch
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