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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 11, 2021 14:57:15 GMT -5
International buyers need to chill out for a minute. Zombie is embarking on a process he's never been apart of before - producing an original action figure line. I'd imagine most, if not all of his focus right now, is getting these figures produced which a very time consuming process. Distribution is a completely different challenge and we'll get to that road when we get there. In business, sometimes it's best to not say anything at all if you don't know the answers yet. He doesn't know yet, BUT he also hasn't come out and said these are exclusive only to the US. If he says that directly, then it's time to freak out. So much this. Every thread about things for sale (not just this forum) has people from the international community flipping their shlt about needing to know when and how things are available to them. The answer is pretty much always the same: we will be looking into it and have more information for you when we can. Zombie is probably no different than a lot of people who run small operations: you have to figure out the logistics that affect your bottom line/your investments the most. International customers probably are a small piece of that pie. Although they are important to you as potential customers, they aren’t your biggest market nor will you likely make a larger profit from selling to them. In regards to getting the short end of the stick: That’s what happens when you follow something that is not primarily based in your country. We all face it in some way or another. To your point don’t you think this is something Zombie or any toy company should consider when making a product that has a globule fan base that being wrestling. I respect a lot will be learning as he goes but again to my point, it’s not like Zombie does not have the resources, and also to my point Chella factored in the US market to their sales from the first figure and also kept customers informed of this. Your attitude of simply don’t support it because of where I was born is amazing to me. |
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Post by casanova on Mar 11, 2021 15:11:37 GMT -5
The only question left (no matter if you are US based or international) is: WHEN WILL BEVERLY BROTHERS BE ANNOUNCED?
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Mar 11, 2021 15:41:23 GMT -5
So much this. Every thread about things for sale (not just this forum) has people from the international community flipping their shlt about needing to know when and how things are available to them. The answer is pretty much always the same: we will be looking into it and have more information for you when we can. Zombie is probably no different than a lot of people who run small operations: you have to figure out the logistics that affect your bottom line/your investments the most. International customers probably are a small piece of that pie. Although they are important to you as potential customers, they aren’t your biggest market nor will you likely make a larger profit from selling to them. In regards to getting the short end of the stick: That’s what happens when you follow something that is not primarily based in your country. We all face it in some way or another. To your point don’t you think this is something Zombie or any toy company should consider when making a product that has a globule fan base that being wrestling. I respect a lot will be learning as he goes but again to my point, it’s not like Zombie does not have the resources, and also to my point Chella factored in the US market to their sales from the first figure and also kept customers informed of this. Your attitude of simply don’t support it because of where I was born is amazing to me. From what you are telling us, you are mad because Zombie hasn’t said he is or is not planning to do something...or you are upset because he hasn’t addressed something fast enough for your liking. If that is the case, let him worry about his own business and you can choose to buy or not buy his products. Chella is a different beast. Their market is probably way more divided than ZST will ever be given who they have signed and where their largest potential market is (hint: it’s the United States). I’ll do you one better though: Chella doesn’t seem to know what they are doing either. Look at the mess with JBToys. Hell, even before him, they owe me money (refunded shipping costs) and didn’t deliver on the autographed figure they promised either. Their distribution was all over the place as well. So if you are going to bring them into the conversation as some kind of standard, maybe reconsider. |
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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 11, 2021 15:55:41 GMT -5
To your point don’t you think this is something Zombie or any toy company should consider when making a product that has a globule fan base that being wrestling. I respect a lot will be learning as he goes but again to my point, it’s not like Zombie does not have the resources, and also to my point Chella factored in the US market to their sales from the first figure and also kept customers informed of this. Your attitude of simply don’t support it because of where I was born is amazing to me. From what you are telling us, you are mad because Zombie hasn’t said he is or is not planning to do something...or you are upset because he hasn’t addressed something fast enough for your liking. If that is the case, let him worry about his own business and you can choose to buy or not buy his products. Chella is a different beast. Their market is probably way more divided than ZST will ever be given who they have signed and where their largest potential market is (hint: it’s the United States). I’ll do you one better though: Chella doesn’t seem to know what they are doing either. Look at the mess with JBToys. Hell, even before him, they owe me money (refunded shipping costs) and didn’t deliver on the autographed figure they promised either. Their distribution was all over the place as well. So if you are going to bring them into the conversation as some kind of standard, maybe reconsider. I am not upset and you are taking that out of context, I simply provided my view point on this should have been a very very early consideration for Zombie, he can simply provide clarity and stop people such as ourselves assuming. With regards to Chella I used them as an example as they have done a great job from my viewpoint catering to anyone interested in their products, but clearly we have had two different experiences which is a shame for sure, but any dealing I have had have been great, but are you not contradicting yourself a little by complaining about Chellas distribution, while I am seeking any clarity on Zombies distribution. Also mate we can engage in a conversation without it getting petty, I do appreciate your viewpoint and discussion on the matter. |
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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 11, 2021 15:57:06 GMT -5
The only question left (no matter if you are US based or international) is: WHEN WILL BEVERLY BROTHERS BE ANNOUNCED? I know right! |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Mar 11, 2021 17:29:40 GMT -5
What I said was within context. No, my examples with Chella are not at all contradictory to what I said. It was a perfect example for the scenario you mentioned. Zombie’s stuff is only hypothetical at this time (until the figures are made and sold). Using a real world transaction vs. judging something that hasn’t yet come to be. Sorry if there a translation problem on your end. Saying something is your viewpoint is redundant. Unless you have multiple people using your account, it is obviously your opinion that is being expressed.
If you want to respond to that, be my guest. I’ll leave it at that. Let’s move on though and patiently wait for whatever news comes out.
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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 12, 2021 3:37:49 GMT -5
What I said was within context. No, my examples with Chella are not at all contradictory to what I said. It was a perfect example for the scenario you mentioned. Zombie’s stuff is only hypocritical at this time (until the figures are made and sold). Using a real world transaction vs. judging something that hasn’t yet come to be. Sorry if there a translation problem on your end. Saying something is your viewpoint is redundant. Unless you have multiple people using your account, it is obviously your opinion that is being expressed. If you want to respond to that, be my guest. I’ll leave it at that. Let’s move on though and patiently wait for whatever news comes out. Very well put Chris and your viewpoint has for sure offered a new perspective which I appreciate. We can agree to disagree at this point and move forward. End of the day I am glad product is being made, I simply would like access to it is my main point. |
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Post by mrh on Mar 12, 2021 7:28:53 GMT -5
I do like these as figures and applaud Zombie for what he’s done. But what these, plus the retros, plus chella all show is how unique the hasbro’s were. I can’t put my finger on it. It’s not the cartoony aspect as people have said, it’s not the detail...it’s just a certain something. You know when you listen to podcasts, shoot interviews etc and people talk about “it” like “so and so was a good hand but just didn’t have it” but they can’t put into words what “it” was, well that’s how I feel about hasbros. Maybe it was due to the manufacturing process, the type of plastic used, who knows.
I think a lot of it is that Hasbro 'sheen' -- Mattel came the closest, but didn't get it right either
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Post by crush on Mar 15, 2021 9:57:00 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Mar 15, 2021 12:07:11 GMT -5
I think it looks really good BUT there are two things with the sculpt that bother me.
The face looks closer to an old man Sabu than it does the ECW era sabu.
His facial expression and head position doesn’t quite match the drawing.
I’ll reserve my final judgement for when we see a painted version.
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Post by casanova on Mar 15, 2021 15:01:06 GMT -5
This is will be most likely my least favorite. The torso is sculpted to make the figure point up. McFarlane did this a lot and the cut joint really made no sense because the figures were more or less statues with ugly useless cut joints. This wouldn’t have been necessary here and isn’t true to the source material.
Regardless this will be ordered day one. Looking forward to the line and enjoy its development process. Keep them coming ZST!
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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 15, 2021 16:33:36 GMT -5
I dig the Sabu, and I appreciate the updates of the process of these figures. Looking forward to seeing colour schemes etc, I am hoping detail is paid to the scars with colouring and shading etc.
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Post by mrh on Mar 16, 2021 1:00:17 GMT -5
I'm sorry, but this looks WAY too realistic to fit in with the Hasbro line....
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Mar 16, 2021 15:21:29 GMT -5
Not at all saying that Zombie put HOG in the lineup...but a Godwin-like figure would shoot to the top of my list as he fit in with that last generation of Hasbros: http://instagram.com/p/CMfeaPghAsU |
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Post by onlymoc21 on Mar 16, 2021 16:27:17 GMT -5
Not at all saying that Zombie put HOG in the lineup...but a Godwin-like figure would shoot to the top of my list as he fit in with that last generation of Hasbros: http://instagr.am/p/CMfeaPghAsU That would be an epic figure for sure, I would be in to that. A lot of the new generation guys I think would make awesome figures. I think Zombie needs to be careful with WWE gimmicks, unless a talent used it before WWE. |
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Post by LA Times on Mar 16, 2021 16:39:33 GMT -5
ZST went to Henry godwinns pig farm to sign him for his figure line 😳🐷
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Post by hbkjason on Mar 17, 2021 4:46:38 GMT -5
While I won't be able to partake in these, it is so awesome to see! I think these look awesome and I can't wait to see what he has next. He comes across as a good dude too so all the best to the guy. I would love to see a Henry Godwin figure!!!
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Mar 18, 2021 21:54:48 GMT -5
His facial expression and head position doesn’t quite match the drawing. based off the hasbro drawings i’ve seen, there’s a bunch of instances of the actual figure differing slightly from the drawing |
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Post by TheLastDude on Mar 18, 2021 23:17:15 GMT -5
Oh, I would definitely be interested in a Godwinn figure. Already sort of half-assed down for Dino and Hebner. Would love to see the Beverly Brothers...but would love to see a price on these more than anything.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Mar 18, 2021 23:49:49 GMT -5
His facial expression and head position doesn’t quite match the drawing. based off the hasbro drawings i’ve seen, there’s a bunch of instances of the actual figure differing slightly from the drawing Yes, and? Is there a reason for this comment or do I need to clarify that I prefer the look of the drawing to the execution of the sculpt? |
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