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Post by Prophet of Ash on Oct 23, 2022 10:57:33 GMT -5
I only have Valentine and Haku preordered so I'm not nearly as deep as some of you, but I look at most of these the same way I've looked at Hasbros. The line has been dead since 1994. I'm in no rush to get them. I'm not on a speedrun to collect everything as fast as possible
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 23, 2022 11:54:14 GMT -5
I only have Valentine and Haku preordered so I'm not nearly as deep as some of you, but I look at most of these the same way I've looked at Hasbros. The line has been dead since 1994. I'm in no rush to get them. I'm not on a speedrun to collect everything as fast as possible It's taking the piss a bit now, though. Nobody expected to have them in an unrealistic timeframe, but we're going on a year with a lot of these figures. Them saying they're sending figures out, to then go quiet and not send anything out, doesn't exactly help matters, either. |
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Post by britishbrickfan on Oct 23, 2022 12:06:17 GMT -5
I only have Valentine and Haku preordered so I'm not nearly as deep as some of you, but I look at most of these the same way I've looked at Hasbros. The line has been dead since 1994. I'm in no rush to get them. I'm not on a speedrun to collect everything as fast as possible It's taking the piss a bit now, though. Nobody expected to have them in an unrealistic timeframe, but we're going on a year with a lot of these figures. Them saying they're sending figures out, to then go quiet and not send anything out, doesn't exactly help matters, either. let's not forget here, that the actual manufacturer (Chella) was responsible for setting the timescales and communicating changes/delays, not Wrestling Trader (or Figure Collections) who obviously sold figures based on the information/timescales they were provided by Chella
now... Chella's ownership is changing hands, so from this point onwards, Wrestling Trader (new owners) are responsible for delivering on the timescales they set, but in the background they're now in the position to push the factories to deliver against those timescales whereas previously they could only send emails/texts to "previous" Chella and ask for updates
and reading between the lines from other people involved in the process, it sounds like neither FC or WT were getting replies to their queries either, so it's a good thing that ownership is now changing to a company which can communicate with their customers effectively
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Post by Scott! on Oct 23, 2022 13:03:47 GMT -5
Some news from Wrestling Trader on upcoming Chellas coming into stock!
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 23, 2022 13:05:50 GMT -5
It's taking the piss a bit now, though. Nobody expected to have them in an unrealistic timeframe, but we're going on a year with a lot of these figures. Them saying they're sending figures out, to then go quiet and not send anything out, doesn't exactly help matters, either. let's not forget here, that the actual manufacturer (Chella) was responsible for setting the timescales and communicating changes/delays, not Wrestling Trader (or Figure Collections) who obviously sold figures based on the information/timescales they were provided by Chella
now... Chella's ownership is changing hands, so from this point onwards, Wrestling Trader (new owners) are responsible for delivering on the timescales they set, but in the background they're now in the position to push the factories to deliver against those timescales whereas previously they could only send emails/texts to "previous" Chella and ask for updates
and reading between the lines from other people involved in the process, it sounds like neither FC or WT were getting replies to their queries either, so it's a good thing that ownership is now changing to a company which can communicate with their customers effectively
What's confusing me is that they (Wrestling Trader) posted this on the 6th or 7th of October: "We have them! (Dynamite Kid 88 Variant) We haven’t sent them though sadly, we chased and chased for the spreadsheet, and it’s finally come through. Will be boxing up all weekend and early next week to get these out, kids will have a great weekend 😂 As a side note, we are also in possession of Brown Haystacks, White Dynamite and original Adam Bombs now also." |
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Post by britishbrickfan on Oct 23, 2022 13:09:36 GMT -5
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Post by RedDevil on Oct 23, 2022 15:59:00 GMT -5
That's hugely promising; hopefully the dates line-up as they outline there.
I'm still waiting on my second Dynamite variant, so hopefully a lot of deliveries will be made over the next month or so.
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Post by habrofan83 on Oct 24, 2022 6:08:23 GMT -5
Just received my dynamite variant from wrestling trader. Very nice figures and hope to see some more of what I’m owed next month
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Post by Scott! on Oct 24, 2022 15:31:53 GMT -5
Just received my dynamite variant from wrestling trader. Very nice figures and hope to see some more of what I’m owed next month A lot of guys in my Twitter group chat got theirs as well and it looks really good, hopefully you guys that are waiting aren't waiting much longer. November seems like it'll be a big Chella delivery month! |
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Post by hulkjoegan on Oct 24, 2022 15:35:41 GMT -5
Just received my dynamite variant from wrestling trader. Very nice figures and hope to see some more of what I’m owed next month A lot of guys in my Twitter group chat got theirs as well and it looks really good, hopefully you guys that are waiting aren't waiting much longer. November seems like it'll be a big Chella delivery month! Yes, hopefully November will be a good month in drawing a line under the frustrations/ disappointments and begin a more positive, regular and reliable delivery experience! |
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Post by Scott! on Oct 24, 2022 15:39:50 GMT -5
A lot of guys in my Twitter group chat got theirs as well and it looks really good, hopefully you guys that are waiting aren't waiting much longer. November seems like it'll be a big Chella delivery month! Yes, hopefully November will be a good month in drawing a line under the frustrations/ disappointments and begin a more positive, regular and reliable delivery experience! Having not been in this thread as regularly the past few months, it's really funny to me the way it's went in regards to everyone complaining about Zombie then praising Chella for them actually delivering the figures they promised, now it's almost the opposite. I think it'll get back to normal soon, it's just been a rough few months for them. |
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Post by brad on Oct 24, 2022 18:43:32 GMT -5
I'm super hyped for Haku. Might be 2024, but hey, at least its coming at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2022 2:58:07 GMT -5
'Behind the scenes, Wrestling Megastars Series 3 is being planned.' If I were them I would not be planning anything else yet, with their current backlog as it is.
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 26, 2022 4:12:34 GMT -5
Yes, hopefully November will be a good month in drawing a line under the frustrations/ disappointments and begin a more positive, regular and reliable delivery experience! Having not been in this thread as regularly the past few months, it's really funny to me the way it's went in regards to everyone complaining about Zombie then praising Chella for them actually delivering the figures they promised, now it's almost the opposite. I think it'll get back to normal soon, it's just been a rough few months for them. Bet you’re glad you got out when you did mate |
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Post by britishbrickfan on Oct 26, 2022 4:20:51 GMT -5
to be fair, their current "backlog" of figures is essentially a tale of two halves - figures already produced, and are at some point in the shipping/distribution process
Al Snow
Blue Haystacks
Big Daddy
Swoggle
Adam Bomb and Dynamite restocks
Most of which are apparently (according to Wrestling Trader) currently shipping their way to WT/FC for distribution (not sure on status if blue Hayabusa was sold out or if people are still waiting on them?)
In terms of new figures announced, or in early production (of some kind)
Gangrel
Greg Valentine
Haku
Tanga Loa
bWo
Luna Vachon
Demolition
Killer Bees
hopefully WT/FC will keep us updated on progress for production of each of these now, FC have already said that Gangrel is about to enter production stage, which is approx. 40 days so sounds like Gangrel will be finishing around Christmas, maybe on the water early Jan 2023
given that, Wrestling MegaStars Series 3 is likely to be 5 or 6 of the already announced figures/designs, of which they have about 20 not listed above, so I suspect they're just saying that they're planning Series 3 for later in 2023, once they've sorted out the above. in addition, there's also the Uncensored and Bone Crunchin' Wrestlers lines, which are still moving but I suspect WT will keep progress on those separate to their Retro style, so in future updates are based on the line/style, rather than their current "Here's an update on it all" because they just need to give tactical updates at the moment, to address the prior lack of communication. Once things are sorted, and hopefully by the end of this year at the sounds of it, they'll be entering 2023 in a much better place
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 26, 2022 4:45:08 GMT -5
'Behind the scenes, Wrestling Megastars Series 3 is being planned.' If I were them I would not be planning anything else yet, with their current backlog as it is. Still no reply for me around 3 weeks after contacting them via email, and no sign of the Dynamite variant. |
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 26, 2022 4:52:25 GMT -5
to be fair, their current "backlog" of figures is essentially a tale of two halves - figures already produced, and are at some point in the shipping/distribution process Al Snow Blue Haystacks Big Daddy Swoggle Adam Bomb and Dynamite restocks Most of which are apparently (according to Wrestling Trader) currently shipping their way to WT/FC for distribution (not sure on status if blue Hayabusa was sold out or if people are still waiting on them?) In terms of new figures announced, or in early production (of some kind) Gangrel Greg Valentine Haku Tanga Loa bWo Luna Vachon Demolition Killer Bees hopefully WT/FC will keep us updated on progress for production of each of these now, FC have already said that Gangrel is about to enter production stage, which is approx. 40 days so sounds like Gangrel will be finishing around Christmas, maybe on the water early Jan 2023 given that, Wrestling MegaStars Series 3 is likely to be 5 or 6 of the already announced figures/designs, of which they have about 20 not listed above, so I suspect they're just saying that they're planning Series 3 for later in 2023, once they've sorted out the above. in addition, there's also the Uncensored and Bone Crunchin' Wrestlers lines, which are still moving but I suspect WT will keep progress on those separate to their Retro style, so in future updates are based on the line/style, rather than their current "Here's an update on it all" because they just need to give tactical updates at the moment, to address the prior lack of communication. Once things are sorted, and hopefully by the end of this year at the sounds of it, they'll be entering 2023 in a much better place Well put |
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Post by skogen on Oct 26, 2022 12:30:41 GMT -5
'Behind the scenes, Wrestling Megastars Series 3 is being planned.' If I were them I would not be planning anything else yet, with their current backlog as it is. Still no reply for me around 3 weeks after contacting them via email, and no sign of the Dynamite variant. Seems like people have been getting them all the way back to September. Weird. |
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Post by Scott! on Oct 26, 2022 13:02:54 GMT -5
Bet you’re glad you got out when you did mate To be honest, I am. I still keep up to date as best I can with Chella, and there is things they've announced that I'll buy. Going from a completist on the line to just being totally bemused by what's been going on with the whole thing lately, I am pretty relieved that I decided to dip. |
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Post by walter7paisley on Oct 26, 2022 14:52:52 GMT -5
Still no reply for me around 3 weeks after contacting them via email, and no sign of the Dynamite variant. Seems like people have been getting them all the way back to September. Weird. I'm just hoping it's resolved soon, it's definitely a bit worrying. |
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