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Post by 3poajamie on Oct 12, 2023 5:17:06 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? The internet summed up |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 6:47:00 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? They are likely using a different process with different chemicals to create it. At times it is close but it certainly is not an exact match. This looks like the coating is too thick (as in too many layers). |
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Oct 12, 2023 7:08:31 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? They are likely using a different process with different chemicals to create it. At times it is close but it certainly is not an exact match. This looks like the coating is too thick (as in too many layers). I may have to see for myself in person at some point. But I do feel, from your pictures especially, he's nailed that coveted 'Hasbro Shine' |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 8:41:32 GMT -5
They are likely using a different process with different chemicals to create it. At times it is close but it certainly is not an exact match. This looks like the coating is too thick (as in too many layers). I may have to see for myself in person at some point. But I do feel, from your pictures especially, he's nailed that coveted 'Hasbro Shine' This is the closest anyone has come to having one but it’s a bit too far in the other direction. It could be the viscosity of the chemicals or maybe the quantity of layers used. Either way, it is nice to have it but would benefit from further experimentation. These a total nitpicks as to what makes these figures imperfect or not identical to the original Hasbro line. Though I won’t take away any points for not having an action feature lol. |
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Post by freaqualizer on Oct 12, 2023 8:43:18 GMT -5
When will we find out who the Epic mystery fig is? I’m chomping at the bit to find out!
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Post by rtec1 on Oct 12, 2023 8:47:35 GMT -5
When will we find out who the Epic mystery fig is? I’m chomping at the bit to find out! It’s Bobby Heenan |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 8:51:11 GMT -5
When will we find out who the Epic mystery fig is? I’m chomping at the bit to find out! It’s Bobby Heenan Seriously!? |
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Post by freaqualizer on Oct 12, 2023 8:56:22 GMT -5
When will we find out who the Epic mystery fig is? I’m chomping at the bit to find out! It’s Bobby Heenan Uhhhhh…can you post proof? Not doubting you, I just like to see with my eyes. LoL |
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Post by rtec1 on Oct 12, 2023 8:59:59 GMT -5
Uhhhhh…can you post proof? Not doubting you, I just like to see with my eyes. LoL Seriously! I don’t know how to post pics here but I’m in a group on Fb called Legion of Hasbro and the backing card has been posted on there |
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Post by freaqualizer on Oct 12, 2023 9:10:14 GMT -5
Uhhhhh…can you post proof? Not doubting you, I just like to see with my eyes. LoL Seriously! I don’t know how to post pics here but I’m in a group on Fb called Legion of Hasbro and the backing card has been posted on there Is it wrestling attire Heenan or manager attire? |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 9:11:02 GMT -5
Uhhhhh…can you post proof? Not doubting you, I just like to see with my eyes. LoL Seriously! I don’t know how to post pics here but I’m in a group on Fb called Legion of Hasbro and the backing card has been posted on there Can you tell their mods to approve my request? Lol |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 9:22:03 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 12, 2023 11:02:07 GMT -5
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Post by kiphouse on Oct 12, 2023 11:22:55 GMT -5
35usd to ship to canada is a complete ripoff.
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 12, 2023 11:49:40 GMT -5
Supposedly shipping jan. I read that as shipping to customers not shipping from factory. If so that’s the sort of turn around you’d expect, 3 months max |
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Post by newgenandy on Oct 12, 2023 11:57:29 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? The shine is definitely something unique on the hasbro figures. I still have mine as a kid which have gone through each of my 3 kids hands too at different points and still all in one piece. They’re bricks of toys! Literally only the punch ones (el matador etc) have broken actions. There’s so much about those figures past nostalgia factor which makes em great. There’s intangibles that no company - probably even hasbro themselves can’t replicate. Motu for instance was an iconic form factor but was also easily replicated. Ditto the Joe or Kenner Star Wars.. Hasbros just hit something special. |
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Post by freaqualizer on Oct 12, 2023 12:42:15 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? The shine is definitely something unique on the hasbro figures. I still have mine as a kid which have gone through each of my 3 kids hands too at different points and still all in one piece. They’re bricks of toys! Literally only the punch ones (el matador etc) have broken actions. There’s so much about those figures past nostalgia factor which makes em great. There’s intangibles that no company - probably even hasbro themselves can’t replicate. Motu for instance was an iconic form factor but was also easily replicated. Ditto the Joe or Kenner Star Wars.. Hasbros just hit something special. I agree with the sentiment that they’re bricks EXCEPT Rockers Shawn Michaels. I’ve owned two in my life and the left arm broke on both. |
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Post by cambo5678 on Oct 12, 2023 13:00:39 GMT -5
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Post by jerm on Oct 12, 2023 13:03:05 GMT -5
The shine is definitely something unique on the hasbro figures. I still have mine as a kid which have gone through each of my 3 kids hands too at different points and still all in one piece. They’re bricks of toys! Literally only the punch ones (el matador etc) have broken actions. There’s so much about those figures past nostalgia factor which makes em great. There’s intangibles that no company - probably even hasbro themselves can’t replicate. Motu for instance was an iconic form factor but was also easily replicated. Ditto the Joe or Kenner Star Wars.. Hasbros just hit something special. I agree with the sentiment that they’re bricks EXCEPT Rockers Shawn Michaels. I’ve owned two in my life and the left arm broke on both. And any splayed fingers. |
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Post by cambo5678 on Oct 12, 2023 13:16:59 GMT -5
What's up with the 'Hasbro shine'? Some folk are saying this is what's missing from retro releases, then Zombie makes figures with this shine and it is seen as a bad thing now? I only have 2 ZST figs: Dino and Double J. The skin tone is glossy on both but the gear/attire is not. The gear has a very flat paint look and feel and the boots feel like they were painted with whiteout. The Hasbros have shine with the skin tone, gear and all. I feel ZST figs are only partially capturing the "Hasbro shine". |
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