albie333
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Post by albie333 on Aug 12, 2020 17:43:32 GMT -5
Elite 78.
Mattel showed SUCH carelessness and disrespect to its customers with this.
Matt Riddle looks like he’s the height of a 10 year old.
Randy Orton’s hair detail was totally skipped over in favour of a buzz cut he hasn’t had in three years. He is so low in the package he doesn’t display properly with any other figures.
This is the first time I’ve felt like my money was genuinely wasted on this hobby. What a sham.
These should have been recalled.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Aug 12, 2020 17:53:11 GMT -5
I’ll always remember it for getting me Billy Graham so I’m satisfied.
..but I’ll admit I don’t even know any of the other figures in the series
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Aug 12, 2020 18:03:20 GMT -5
Which store is Superstar exclusive to?
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Post by 💯ULTIMATE💯 on Aug 12, 2020 18:03:41 GMT -5
I’m not a psychic but I predict this thread will be locked
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Post by dollarbill04 on Aug 12, 2020 18:04:20 GMT -5
So thats 2 of the figures in the set. Complaints about the rest?
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albie333
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Post by albie333 on Aug 12, 2020 18:06:47 GMT -5
So thats 2 of the figures in the set. Complaints about the rest? Well I don’t think anyone cared about a drake maverick. Another kofi? Pass. The biggest issue is riddle. That’s been at the top of every NXT fan’s list for the last year at least. No excuse on messing up height, that is pure amateur hour at this point. Orton’s hair? It was done right in the PROTO and then they just go “Meh, no one will care or notice.” |
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kaleb9
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Post by kaleb9 on Aug 12, 2020 18:09:55 GMT -5
Yup I agree this thread is going to get LOCKED
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Post by stc13 on Aug 12, 2020 18:23:17 GMT -5
The set looks fine to me. I've only seen a few photos of Riddle with other figures, but the scale looks alright from everything I've seen. And Orton looks like Orton, which is to say one of the blandest figures imaginable.
Nothing I'm planning to buy, but it's a well balanced lineup and no glaring design issues.
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albie333
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Post by albie333 on Aug 12, 2020 18:27:45 GMT -5
Yup I agree this thread is going to get LOCKED Guess not eh? 😘 |
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Post by jetshadow2530 on Aug 12, 2020 18:30:34 GMT -5
So thats 2 of the figures in the set. Complaints about the rest? Well I don’t think anyone cared about a drake maverick. Another kofi? Pass. The biggest issue is riddle. That’s been at the top of every NXT fan’s list for the last year at least. No excuse on messing up height, that is pure amateur hour at this point. Orton’s hair? It was done right in the PROTO and then they just go “Meh, no one will care or notice.” I did want the Maverick because I'm a fan of his work in 24/7 plus his new NXT work |
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Post by keegandimitrijevic01 on Aug 12, 2020 18:33:01 GMT -5
Elite 78. Mattel showed SUCH carelessness and disrespect to its customers with this. Matt Riddle looks like he’s the height of a 10 year old. Randy Orton’s hair detail was totally skipped over in favour of a buzz cut he hasn’t had in three years. He is so low in the package he doesn’t display properly with any other figures. This is the first time I’ve felt like my money was genuinely wasted on this hobby. What a sham. These should have been recalled. With all-due respect to Mattel, the Elite 78 Randy orton head-scan is one of the worst they've ever made |
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@WWERetroStars
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Post by @WWERetroStars on Aug 12, 2020 18:51:07 GMT -5
I actually really like the series.
-Debut of 2 new belts.
-Riddle looks incredible in the packaging.
-Naomi is outstanding.
-Kofi is well done.
-R-Truth is long overdue. Looks great in package.
-Graham is probably a top 5 figure of 2020.
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Post by czw4life on Aug 12, 2020 18:57:25 GMT -5
I actually agree with the original poster. Elite 78 has more examples of laziness from mattel imo. The new way they stain their shirts make them look cheaper. Maverick is a great example of this, also his accessory is a piece of cardboard? Like really? Even if it was part of that attire/story line they could of least made it out of plastic...
The 24/7 belt debut comes in dull gold/non vac which is a HUGE disappointment. That was the whole reason I pre-ordered that figure and was let down when I found out it was non VAC.
The billy graham was exciting since i've been waiting for one for years but to reuse the don muraco shirt is another example of mattel being lazy...
Sorry but i'm not going to sugar coat their faults
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Aug 12, 2020 19:08:47 GMT -5
I like the new Orton. Think it’s the best current orton we’ve gotten yet
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Aug 12, 2020 19:10:23 GMT -5
Also agree with some of the points made here, laziness & confusing choices were on full display here.
The biggest disappointment for me is Riddle. I'm a big fan of his & was excited for this Elite, but the final product is atrocious & killed all desire to have it.
Can't believe someone looked at that & gave it the green light, thinking it was good.
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Post by PJ on Aug 12, 2020 20:37:55 GMT -5
Graham is easily the WWE figure of the year for me. Orton looks fantastic as does R-Truth. That‘s that most figures from one set that isn’t filled with Legends I plan on purchasing in a long time.
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Post by warlord on Aug 12, 2020 21:02:19 GMT -5
So thats 2 of the figures in the set. Complaints about the rest? Well I don’t think anyone cared about a drake maverick. Another kofi? Pass. The biggest issue is riddle. That’s been at the top of every NXT fan’s list for the last year at least. No excuse on messing up height, that is pure amateur hour at this point. Orton’s hair? It was done right in the PROTO and then they just go “Meh, no one will care or notice.” This is easily the best Kofi elite out right now. Don't think any of his other elites even come close besides maybe the Mania one. |
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Post by xtremer18 on Aug 12, 2020 21:08:34 GMT -5
Also agree with some of the points made here, laziness & confusing choices were on full display here. The biggest disappointment for me is Riddle. I'm a big fan of his & was excited for this Elite, but the final product is atrocious & killed all desire to have it. Can't believe someone looked at that & gave it the green light, thinking it was good. How off is the height for Riddle? Is he in the same scale as Cole & Aleister? |
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Post by terraryzing on Aug 12, 2020 21:12:08 GMT -5
Personally, I really like the set.
SSBG was excellent and I'm so happy to have him in official Mattel form. I got 2, one to open, one to keep MOC, but man, packaging is not too great, on the back it's dented in. This is on both of them. I've yet to open one, but when I do it'll be right in the middle of my shelf. The other one, well, that's the breaks. I won't buy a 3rd one.
For the record, I was disappointed w/E76. I think we will see another Otis if he gets TV time. I mean his head and face are huge, I know he's a big dude, but damn, his head isn't 3x the size of the avg human being.
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Post by marino13 on Aug 12, 2020 21:12:43 GMT -5
Meh... I like the ones I own. And the one I don't, (Orton) I plan on getting eventually.
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