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Post by Scott! on Jan 24, 2022 20:46:18 GMT -5
I think both figures look great, and definitely worth doing in entrance gear so they differ from the Hasbro's. I'm looking forward to them, but god damn I'm going to be spending a lot on Chella's this year.
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Post by mrh on Jan 25, 2022 1:33:43 GMT -5
Gotta be honest -- not a big fan.
The Hasbros were really great -- why try to redo them with different materials, etc.
The Dynamite was cool, but not as good as Davey Boy. But that's OK, because Hasbro couldn't do him. But why invite direct comparisons? Just my 2 cents
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Post by hulkjoegan on Jan 25, 2022 2:42:37 GMT -5
I’m from UK and I loved Demolition after they entered Rumble ‘89 at #1 & #2, and didn’t just wait for the next guy, but beat each other up in the meantime. My mum wondered a few things about me when I showed her my favourite tag-team. 😂😂😂😂😂
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Jan 25, 2022 3:13:42 GMT -5
Ax is great. Completely nailed it. On Smash the yellow is too full on, it needs to be more faded to go for the reference shot they used but to be honest I'd go for something a little less obscure. Not the exact traditional Smash paint but maybe something with a bit more black in it to separate it from other releases.
If there is a lack of buzz about them, although I don't think there is, it was simply because they already have (great) hasbro figures. It's a simple as that, nothing to do with popularity.
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Post by casanova on Jan 25, 2022 4:38:53 GMT -5
. Now I don't have to spend $200 to get them MOC Well, you still habe to because these will look fantastic standing loose in front of a Hasbro MOC. 😂
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Post by Mizzle123 on Jan 25, 2022 6:30:26 GMT -5
Digging the art work. Too bad the figures won't come out nearly as good.
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Post by RedDevil on Jan 25, 2022 7:46:52 GMT -5
Chella have added a ‘Coming Soon’ page to their website to give updates on the figures in production. www.chellatoys.net/comingsoonEthan Page has been shipped from the factory; Big Daddy’s mould is being made, while both Giant Haystacks are in production. Adam Bomb, Al Snow and the Uncensored line aren’t listed yet.
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Post by figurehumble on Jan 25, 2022 8:30:20 GMT -5
The concept art all looks really great. Demolition, Haku and Valentine look very true to the Hasbro style. One minor criticism that would be great for Chella to take on board would be the size of the cards. Would be ideal for them to match the Hasbro and Retros so that the same figure defender cases could be used. Odd that they are so faithful to the style and have not followed the card size.
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Post by RedDevil on Jan 25, 2022 9:23:04 GMT -5
Chella have added a ‘Coming Soon’ page to their website to give updates on the figures in production. www.chellatoys.net/comingsoonEthan Page has been shipped from the factory; Big Daddy’s mould is being made, while both Giant Haystacks are in production. Adam Bomb, Al Snow and the Uncensored line aren’t listed yet. They've now updated the page to include most of the other figures - Adam Bomb is in production just like Giant Haystacks is, and the others have had prototypes made with pre-orders opening soon. Nothing about Al Snow or Uncensored yet, but great to see them updating so soon after launch.
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Post by Scott! on Jan 25, 2022 9:52:23 GMT -5
Chella have added a ‘Coming Soon’ page to their website to give updates on the figures in production. www.chellatoys.net/comingsoonEthan Page has been shipped from the factory; Big Daddy’s mould is being made, while both Giant Haystacks are in production. Adam Bomb, Al Snow and the Uncensored line aren’t listed yet. Digging this, such a good idea to keep us all up to date. Buzzing Ethan Page is coming very, very soon!
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Post by MKSavage on Jan 25, 2022 10:18:44 GMT -5
Chella have added a ‘Coming Soon’ page to their website to give updates on the figures in production. www.chellatoys.net/comingsoonEthan Page has been shipped from the factory; Big Daddy’s mould is being made, while both Giant Haystacks are in production. Adam Bomb, Al Snow and the Uncensored line aren’t listed yet. Digging this, such a good idea to keep us all up to date. Buzzing Ethan Page is coming very, very soon! Agreed. That is a nice touch to add to the website, really fan/buyer friendly. Smart choice.
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Post by walter7paisley on Jan 25, 2022 12:58:51 GMT -5
Ax is great. Completely nailed it. On Smash the yellow is too full on, it needs to be more faded to go for the reference shot they used but to be honest I'd go for something a little less obscure. Not the exact traditional Smash paint but maybe something with a bit more black in it to separate it from other releases. If there is a lack of buzz about them, although I don't think there is, it was simply because they already have (great) hasbro figures. It's a simple as that, nothing to do with popularity. I actually really like the yellow, it really pops. I definitely grew up as a Demolition fan, but I have to pass on a few of these releases just to save moolah, lol.
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Post by walter7paisley on Jan 25, 2022 12:59:51 GMT -5
Digging the art work. Too bad the figures won't come out nearly as good. I've not seen one Chella that didn't come out looking like the artwork, tbh.
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Post by Scott! on Jan 25, 2022 14:38:22 GMT -5
Guys, the guys and me in the group I'm on on Twitter did a Checklist today of released and announced to be coming out. Holy crap, there is so much and it's only January. I'm panicking that much that I'm selling up my Mattels as I can't afford to do my Classic Superstars collection, Bone Crunchers and Retro's PLUS Mattel. Dude, they had to take the hit.
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Post by walter7paisley on Jan 25, 2022 15:29:45 GMT -5
Guys, the guys and me in the group I'm on on Twitter did a Checklist today of released and announced to be coming out. Holy crap, there is so much and it's only January. I'm panicking that much that I'm selling up my Mattels as I can't afford to do my Classic Superstars collection, Bone Crunchers and Retro's PLUS Mattel. Dude, they had to take the hit. I know the pain. Luckily I hate Mattel's figures and generally all of the modern style so my spare money goes on retros, Charapro and some BCA... And beer. And crisps.
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Post by newgenandy on Jan 25, 2022 15:47:22 GMT -5
Guys, the guys and me in the group I'm on on Twitter did a Checklist today of released and announced to be coming out. Holy crap, there is so much and it's only January. I'm panicking that much that I'm selling up my Mattels as I can't afford to do my Classic Superstars collection, Bone Crunchers and Retro's PLUS Mattel. Dude, they had to take the hit. I know the pain. Luckily I hate Mattel's figures and generally all of the modern style so my spare money goes on retros, Charapro and some BCA... And beer. And crisps. Beer and crisps, the diet of champions
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Post by walter7paisley on Jan 25, 2022 15:54:33 GMT -5
I know the pain. Luckily I hate Mattel's figures and generally all of the modern style so my spare money goes on retros, Charapro and some BCA... And beer. And crisps. Beer and crisps, the diet of champions 💪 🏋️🤰
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Post by walter7paisley on Jan 25, 2022 16:01:12 GMT -5
With the "Retro" style seemingly being open to anyone with the money to create figures, is there a chance that one of the other wrestling promotions around the world decide to take a chance on them, even for a limited run?
I'm thinking along the lines of AEW, NJPW, etc...
AEW are obviously putting out a small amount of LJN style, so I wonder if they'd take on the Retro?
I'd love some CMLL Retros, though that'll likely never happen, same with AAA. 🤷
I'm really hoping Chella can get a few names from these companies signed up, Zombie, too... But obviously Chella is the preferred option for me as a pasty-faced Brit.
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Post by RedDevil on Jan 25, 2022 16:10:29 GMT -5
Wrestling Trader are working on securing US distribution:
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Post by Prophet of Ash on Jan 25, 2022 16:33:23 GMT -5
hopefully Chella sells just a pack of 3 masks on their own. or individual masks. if you're spending the money to mold them, make 500-1000 extra masks. they'll sell, assuming they fit original Hasbro heads.
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