walter7paisley
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 19, 2022 6:05:28 GMT -5
I'm still pretty perplexed by the lack of Chella clarification on the Dynamites, Haystacks, Daddy etc. Also, what's going on with the other names that were announced way back like Adrian Street, Warhorse, Bulldog etc. What series is the Demolition, Road Warriors, Mo etc in? There's been quite a few announcements so I'm curious as to how many series are already in the pipeline. Same here, I ordered Adam Bomb, Dynamite and Gangrel through Figure Collections, Bomb arrived shortly thereafter and I've heard nothing about Dynamite and Gangrel since. I understand they're at the mercy of Chella's distribution and nobody has Gangrel yet, but it's more than 0% concerning to have no info on Dynamite while more and more pop up on eBay. The reason I got into these are because of what's coming in the pipeline, many you mentioned but also Eddie and DDP. Safe to say that's log-jammed at the present time. Just turned 27 in February, I'm thinking a couple of these may end up as a 30th B-Day present to myself  I know the pain, mate! I was expecting to have Dynamite sitting on a shelf by now. I rushed to buy the restocked figure and then rushed to get the '88 variant what feels like many months ago. Like you say, I'm seeing the original Dynamite pop up on eBay 🤷 I'm 36, just hoping to have these figures before my 40th! 👀 |
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Post by RedDevil on Jun 19, 2022 8:06:33 GMT -5
I think in the Chella magazine interview that Charles spoke about having talked with the Owen Hart Foundation about doing something but that it didn’t work-out when they later signed with AEW - though I might be misremembering exactly but I think that’s accurate. But is their deal with AEW an exclusive one? If not then we still have hope a deal could be reached with a Retros company - has there been an Owen brawler since the AEW deal was announced? He still has a PWT store I think but they work with AEW so not sure if that tells us anything anyway. I don’t think Jazware will do a Retro line despite Jeremy teasing it occasionally - I think for him that Retros could mean LJN and that’s where his fandom is for the older style figures. But if they did launch such a line then you’d have to think Owen would be a series 1 release right there  I'm hopeful that the estate gets some confidence from allowing AEW to produce merch and decides to let an independent company have a go, it's a real possibility, especially if/when they realise Chella are producing Dynamite and Daveyboy. 🤞 I'm actually interested in seeing more Jazwares LJN figures, I really like the Cody they did. My real hope is a Jazwares Galoob style line, but a proper Galoob style, not like the statue-esque resin figures of Aldo Montoya etc. I'm not gonna see that happen but I can dream, lol. The Davey Boy Chella deal could be an interesting factor - even if the initial talks with the OHF didn’t result in a deal then if Chella make a good impression with Davey’s branch of the family then that can’t hurt. I’m not sure how strong the links are with Owen’s family and the rest of the Hart family though - I remember Martha and Bret had a falling-out after initially being supportive of each other after Owen passed, but not sure about the Smith family. I think I remember one of Owen’s children being posted in photos with Natty on Twitter so I’m guessing they are in contact with the family somewhat at least. Not sure if Georgia has ever posted anything with Owen’s kids? But my memory is pretty shocking  Owen and Davey were clearly very close so probably a decent chance that the kids know each other well still - can’t hurt if Chella do well with the Bulldog figures. In general it’s interesting to see what Jazware are doing with the Owen releases - most of us are hoping for the WWF looks to appear but they have started with a younger Owen pre-WWF look, which makes sense. But does that mean they can’t do a WWF look? The original Micro Brawler had him in a black singlet with different design details, so is that OK or is a Micro Brawler too small for WWE to get involved? Would a Chella product of 500-2,000 figures be small enough to get past WWE? Charles said in the interview that they contact WWE to receive their blessing or not on certain design details for their figures so far, so that might help them if they work with the OHF in the future. It’s interesting to me that the OHF use the name ‘King of Harts’ in relation to Owen, suggesting that they own that particular IP. If so, then do they own the designs on his singlet during the KOH run? Also the Hart Foundation logo is interesting - Bret used it in WCW (with the words ‘Hart Foundation’ covered on the jacket since the group wasn’t together there) and since then we’ve seen Davey’s PWT store use it; both Davey and Bret have had Brawlers released using Hart Foundation and the logo, and the third Davey Boy Chella design uses the logo as well - so do all the Hart Foundation members own a stake in the logo and name? If so then Owen could get a release with the HF jacket probably? Or do just Bret and Davey own it since they were reportedly hot on registering trademarks (I think that was one of the reasons Davey and Dynamite fell-out?), or is it just Bret who owns it and gives the Smith family permission to use it? Whatever the circumstances, potentially Owen’s estate could use it - a short-haired Owen in a black singlet with some non-Slammy designs but with the Bret wing skull heart on his chest and his Hart Foundation jacket? I’ll order 10 right now |
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walter7paisley
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 20, 2022 8:54:47 GMT -5
I'm hopeful that the estate gets some confidence from allowing AEW to produce merch and decides to let an independent company have a go, it's a real possibility, especially if/when they realise Chella are producing Dynamite and Daveyboy. 🤞 I'm actually interested in seeing more Jazwares LJN figures, I really like the Cody they did. My real hope is a Jazwares Galoob style line, but a proper Galoob style, not like the statue-esque resin figures of Aldo Montoya etc. I'm not gonna see that happen but I can dream, lol. The Davey Boy Chella deal could be an interesting factor - even if the initial talks with the OHF didn’t result in a deal then if Chella make a good impression with Davey’s branch of the family then that can’t hurt. I’m not sure how strong the links are with Owen’s family and the rest of the Hart family though - I remember Martha and Bret had a falling-out after initially being supportive of each other after Owen passed, but not sure about the Smith family. I think I remember one of Owen’s children being posted in photos with Natty on Twitter so I’m guessing they are in contact with the family somewhat at least. Not sure if Georgia has ever posted anything with Owen’s kids? But my memory is pretty shocking Owen and Davey were clearly very close so probably a decent chance that the kids know each other well still - can’t hurt if Chella do well with the Bulldog figures. In general it’s interesting to see what Jazware are doing with the Owen releases - most of us are hoping for the WWF looks to appear but they have started with a younger Owen pre-WWF look, which makes sense. But does that mean they can’t do a WWF look? The original Micro Brawler had him in a black singlet with different design details, so is that OK or is a Micro Brawler too small for WWE to get involved? Would a Chella product of 500-2,000 figures be small enough to get past WWE? Charles said in the interview that they contact WWE to receive their blessing or not on certain design details for their figures so far, so that might help them if they work with the OHF in the future. It’s interesting to me that the OHF use the name ‘King of Harts’ in relation to Owen, suggesting that they own that particular IP. If so, then do they own the designs on his singlet during the KOH run? Also the Hart Foundation logo is interesting - Bret used it in WCW (with the words ‘Hart Foundation’ covered on the jacket since the group wasn’t together there) and since then we’ve seen Davey’s PWT store use it; both Davey and Bret have had Brawlers released using Hart Foundation and the logo, and the third Davey Boy Chella design uses the logo as well - so do all the Hart Foundation members own a stake in the logo and name? If so then Owen could get a release with the HF jacket probably? Or do just Bret and Davey own it since they were reportedly hot on registering trademarks (I think that was one of the reasons Davey and Dynamite fell-out?), or is it just Bret who owns it and gives the Smith family permission to use it? Whatever the circumstances, potentially Owen’s estate could use it - a short-haired Owen in a black singlet with some non-Slammy designs but with the Bret wing skull heart on his chest and his Hart Foundation jacket? I’ll order 10 right now Yeah, it's pretty interesting to think how Chella etc would approach making an Owen figure, tbh. I'd love a Stampede era look, or even his early WCW/Japan attire. Would WWE have exclusive rights to his Hart Foundation attires? I'd be surprised if the Smith and Hart families weren't on speaking terms but then again, you never know. I'd think that if Chella can make the Foundation logo Bulldog that a HF Owen might not be too far fetched. |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 20, 2022 8:56:41 GMT -5
I just received this email, good news. I'm guessing they've been made aware that people were asking for a bit more transparency. Interesting look at Daddy, maybe the prototype? The carded Dynamite 88 looks great, significantly better than the original, imo. |
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Post by danfdan on Jun 20, 2022 11:16:20 GMT -5
They need to do this at least once a month.
It's not hard to keep people updated these days with social media.
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 20, 2022 16:11:27 GMT -5
They need to do this at least once a month. It's not hard to keep people updated these days with social media. Exactly, it's a much needed part of the service. Hopefully there'll be some news on the British legends line and the Bulldogs in the next couple of months now that things are on the move. |
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Post by ryleit on Jun 20, 2022 18:09:46 GMT -5
Have the glow in the dark adam bombs been up for pre-order yet?
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Post by RedDevil on Jun 20, 2022 19:40:28 GMT -5
Have the glow in the dark adam bombs been up for pre-order yet? Not yet; this update makes it sound like it'll be an Ethan Page and Hayabusa situation where the second version will ship pretty quick after the order date. They had 500 Ethans here on the Chella website I believe, but Hayabusa in blue sold-out here stupidly fast - in minutes literally. Hopefully the second Adam Bomb is more like Ethan than Hayabluesa here in the UK |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 21, 2022 4:33:01 GMT -5
Have the glow in the dark adam bombs been up for pre-order yet? Not yet; this update makes it sound like it'll be an Ethan Page and Hayabusa situation where the second version will ship pretty quick after the order date. They had 500 Ethans here on the Chella website I believe, but Hayabusa in blue sold-out here stupidly fast - in minutes literally. Hopefully the second Adam Bomb is more like Ethan than Hayabluesa here in the UK I spotted a blue Hayabusa on card on eBay yesterday for around £20'ish if anyone is still after one. I thought the Dynamite repaint might be a pretty quick process but looking at the figure it's hard to tell if it's a straight repaint or if the actual figure is slightly different. |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 24, 2022 3:22:24 GMT -5
I may be late to the party, but Chella are showing what stage of production/delivery these figures are in: www.chellatoys.net/comingsoonGangrel has had his mould made, Daddy is in final production, etc. The Haystacks and Dynamite are being shipped. Haku, Luna and the BWO are in the prototype stage. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 25, 2022 12:17:31 GMT -5
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Post by newgenandy on Jun 25, 2022 13:53:38 GMT -5
Colt isn’t one for me but he deffo has a fanbase out there so it’s a good signing
I know we have a bit more of an update from chella but I still think the announcements need to chill with all these companies who have no / little out v announced
When you need a post on a forum as a tracker to say which company is releasing which wrestler and if it’s released or not I think it’s fair to say they’re flooding the announcements
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Post by The Real Chillary on Jun 26, 2022 1:41:05 GMT -5
Colt isn’t one for me but he deffo has a fanbase out there so it’s a good signing I know we have a bit more of an update from chella but I still think the announcements need to chill with all these companies who have no / little out v announced When you need a post on a forum as a tracker to say which company is releasing which wrestler and if it’s released or not I think it’s fair to say they’re flooding the announcements On that note... www.instagram.com/cwfigs/ |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 26, 2022 5:55:19 GMT -5
Colt isn’t one for me but he deffo has a fanbase out there so it’s a good signing I know we have a bit more of an update from chella but I still think the announcements need to chill with all these companies who have no / little out v announced When you need a post on a forum as a tracker to say which company is releasing which wrestler and if it’s released or not I think it’s fair to say they’re flooding the announcements Not to mention the fact that you can only seem to locate these niche companies on social media. |
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Post by newgenandy on Jun 26, 2022 6:34:42 GMT -5
Colt isn’t one for me but he deffo has a fanbase out there so it’s a good signing I know we have a bit more of an update from chella but I still think the announcements need to chill with all these companies who have no / little out v announced When you need a post on a forum as a tracker to say which company is releasing which wrestler and if it’s released or not I think it’s fair to say they’re flooding the announcements Not to mention the fact that you can only seem to locate these niche companies on social media. For perspective using the tracker thread on here plus that a can see announced since then like rush and cwfigs etc we are in the region of 115 figures announced (including variants which are technically a different figure) between these indie companies and 17 in hand… |
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Post by The Real Chillary on Jun 26, 2022 9:03:38 GMT -5
Gotta be honest lads, i've gone from all in to bowing out. Things in my life have changed recently and my interests have gone else where. Add in that there is just way too much to collect.
It's an absolute great time to collect, but it's also the worst at the same time.
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Post by habrofan83 on Jun 26, 2022 9:38:08 GMT -5
Gotta be honest lads, i've gone from all in to bowing out. Things in my life have changed recently and my interests have gone else where. Add in that there is just way too much to collect. It's an absolute great time to collect, but it's also the worst at the same time. I’m thinking the same, recently sold all my hasbros as I still needed 15 to complete the set. Got some real good money for them. I have the full set of retros loose and moc which I will keep but thinking of selling all my chellas once my pre orders finally arrive. I have everything so far but it’s going to be tough to keep up with all what’s been announced and so may variants too |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 26, 2022 14:05:03 GMT -5
There's definitely an abundance of figures about, and many of them seem like they're over a year away from actual completion.
That being said, I'm happy to just pick and choose whoever catches my eye, I'm definitely not a completest.
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Post by The Real Chillary on Jun 26, 2022 14:06:10 GMT -5
There's definitely an abundance of figures about, and many of them seem like they're over a year away from actual completion. That being said, I'm happy to just pick and choose whoever catches my eye, I'm definitely not a completest. |
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