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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 7, 2023 22:19:09 GMT -5
That Raven looks amazing. Looking forward to it. I was able to cherry pick from S2. Not too into that Sullivan look and zero interest in the Gage character. But S3… going to have the get the whole set. Close to perfect fits for the era I think most of us are looking for. Did he confirm all of S3? I got Bundy and Raven from S2. Bundy only one I really feel I needed, Raven more out of FOMO incase we ever get enough other WCW guys to fully flesh out a WCW shelf. Glad you guys are liking Raven, but eh, I'm not feeling it. Looks too realistic for me. More like a miniature statue for my likeing. Kinda hope one of the other companies eventually does him too and goes more faithful to the old school look. I am a little confused by it as I thought there would be 6 figures in the set. The back of the packaging in that Raven video and other videos shows Roma, Herc, Tunney, Slick, OMG, and Booger. I don’t remember when or where this was said but I could swear Booger was picked to be an SDCC orange card one off like Jarrett. The other two figures are the Gage and Cardona 2 pack. |
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Post by Chicago on Jul 7, 2023 23:46:28 GMT -5
Did he confirm all of S3? I got Bundy and Raven from S2. Bundy only one I really feel I needed, Raven more out of FOMO incase we ever get enough other WCW guys to fully flesh out a WCW shelf. Glad you guys are liking Raven, but eh, I'm not feeling it. Looks too realistic for me. More like a miniature statue for my likeing. Kinda hope one of the other companies eventually does him too and goes more faithful to the old school look. I am a little confused by it as I thought there would be 6 figures in the set. The back of the packaging in that Raven video and other videos shows Roma, Herc, Tunney, Slick, OMG, and Booger. I don’t remember when or where this was said but I could swear Booger was picked to be an SDCC orange card one off like Jarrett. The other two figures are the Gage and Cardona 2 pack. Mike Shaw is supposed to be the SDCC exclusive for this year. Not sure if that’s changed.   |
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Post by GoCanes84 on Jul 8, 2023 0:08:52 GMT -5
Did he confirm all of S3? I got Bundy and Raven from S2. Bundy only one I really feel I needed, Raven more out of FOMO incase we ever get enough other WCW guys to fully flesh out a WCW shelf. Glad you guys are liking Raven, but eh, I'm not feeling it. Looks too realistic for me. More like a miniature statue for my likeing. Kinda hope one of the other companies eventually does him too and goes more faithful to the old school look. I am a little confused by it as I thought there would be 6 figures in the set. The back of the packaging in that Raven video and other videos shows Roma, Herc, Tunney, Slick, OMG, and Booger. I don’t remember when or where this was said but I could swear Booger was picked to be an SDCC orange card one off like Jarrett. The other two figures are the Gage and Cardona 2 pack. I think his SDCC last year was the pinkish/purple Sabu. Perhaps Boogs is the sixth man in S3 but released as the SDCC one. Just going by the card back of the Raven. You think ZST would update his IG just a little bit more with this kind of information. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 8, 2023 5:48:10 GMT -5
Perhaps he is going with Black Strap Andre for SDCC.
Sabu was a NYCC exclusive as I recall.
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Post by walter7paisley on Jul 8, 2023 12:12:24 GMT -5
This might be the best looking figure ever in this style. Nailed it If you mean the Hasbro style, then I'd have to disagree. |
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Post by 3poajamie on Jul 8, 2023 13:49:09 GMT -5
This might be the best looking figure ever in this style. Nailed it If you mean the Hasbro style, then I'd have to disagree. Yeah in the Hasbro style, others are great for different reasons of course. Adam Bomb for the colourful paintwork, Dino and Earl are also great and the upcoming Haku, Demolition and PoP look mega too. Is there one you prefer? |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jul 8, 2023 14:19:04 GMT -5
If you mean the Hasbro style, then I'd have to disagree. Yeah in the Hasbro style, others are great for different reasons of course. Adam Bomb for the colourful paintwork, Dino and Earl are also great and the upcoming Haku, Demolition and PoP look mega too. Is there one you prefer? Hayabusa for me, both versions. It's just so close to being a Hasbro, IMO. It really looks great besides other jumpers. ZST's most Hasbro-like for me is probably Jarrett, but one of his best figures for me is Sullivan. |
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Post by 3poajamie on Jul 8, 2023 15:59:07 GMT -5
Yeah in the Hasbro style, others are great for different reasons of course. Adam Bomb for the colourful paintwork, Dino and Earl are also great and the upcoming Haku, Demolition and PoP look mega too. Is there one you prefer? Hayabusa for me, both versions. It's just so close to being a Hasbro, IMO. It really looks great besides other jumpers. ZST's most Hasbro-like for me is probably Jarrett, but one of his best figures for me is Sullivan. Always forget about Hayabusa, such a great figure. Jarrett is equal parts cartoonish and detailed which I love about it |
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Post by mrh on Jul 8, 2023 17:03:54 GMT -5
To me, that Raven looks absolutely *nothing* like a Hasbro -- esp. the head. I'm glad other people like it though.
I think things like Jack Tunney are so much closer
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 8, 2023 19:29:42 GMT -5
Updates from Rush with a lot of seemingly good news: Larry, Roadblock, Jonah are set to arrive Friday (into port I imagine). Goal is to get the figures into the hands of customers within 2 1/2 weeks (time for distributors to get their bulk orders, time for things to actually be transported throughout the country). Reason for delays in Ringmasters Series 1: they had to work out the kinks with the factory. Says you have to train them to know what you want (what your expectations of quality and accuracy are). French Angel and Chris Van Vleet are shipping together from China (in production right now). All of the shipping and production changes were due to Jonah returning to WWE and Rush wanted to avoid any legal issues. Joey and Roadblock mini figures are already in production. Ringmaster Series 2 will be available for preorder next month. Two figures have their molds created. Wait times should be shorter. They helped to get Mitch’s figures out. Monster Masters are supposed to begin production (and maybe pre order?) in Septemberish. Models and Samples are complete. Extreme Ringmasters (ECW OSFTM style) are still coming but they are taking their time to make sure they get them right. In regards to the Super Hero brands…he said it is going to be “Marvelous” and it will change their company for the better. It’s going to change everything. Says he feels like “Mr. Fantastic” and living on “Cloud 9.” www.instagram.com/reel/CudAXzLAfRg/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== |
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Post by 3poajamie on Jul 10, 2023 10:09:56 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 11, 2023 17:45:20 GMT -5
The Chelsea figure looks fine but much like Luna, it is missing a pose that makes it feel Hasbroesque. Also, the “shoosh” pose is not at all correct. This is actually brought up on this week’s MWFP. I’m glad others said it because I don’t want my recent interactions to be taken as me picking on people. In all fairness, that pose could have been pulled off had they added an elbow articulation. That might be my greatest complaint about the two female figures thus far: they do not provide even the appearance of having an action feature.
Seeing that the Headbangers are near completion is rather exciting news!
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Post by 3poajamie on Jul 12, 2023 1:17:53 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 12, 2023 6:55:27 GMT -5
Will be listening today. I was able to listen to MWFP yesterday where some of this was discussed. It came across as way more cool-headed and respectful than what all went down a few weeks ago. That is a victory for everyone involved and the wrestling figure community as a whole. Things probably don’t ever need to be that tense again. Open lines of communication and reasonable transparency will go a long ways.
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Post by britishbrickfan on Jul 12, 2023 7:21:08 GMT -5
great interview, great conversation and thanks to both 3poajamie and @vintagefigs1 for clearing the air on a number of things in this arena, as Chairshot said - the conversation is very calm and respectful of all views, with an extremely clear reminder that "These are just toys!!" at the end of the day, we're talking about toys. thanks all! |
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Post by 3poajamie on Jul 12, 2023 7:43:42 GMT -5
great interview, great conversation and thanks to both 3poajamie and @vintagefigs1 for clearing the air on a number of things in this arena, as Chairshot said - the conversation is very calm and respectful of all views, with an extremely clear reminder that "These are just toys!!" at the end of the day, we're talking about toys. thanks all! Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback. Cooler heads certainly prevail, Matt was an absolute joy to speak to from a collector to collector perspective as well as an interview with a toy line owner. |
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Post by wwa on Jul 12, 2023 17:23:23 GMT -5
Updates from Rush with a lot of seemingly good news: Larry, Roadblock, Jonah are set to arrive Friday (into port I imagine). Goal is to get the figures into the hands of customers within 2 1/2 weeks (time for distributors to get their bulk orders, time for things to actually be transported throughout the country). Reason for delays in Ringmasters Series 1: they had to work out the kinks with the factory. Says you have to train them to know what you want (what your expectations of quality and accuracy are). French Angel and Chris Van Vleet are shipping together from China (in production right now). All of the shipping and production changes were due to Jonah returning to WWE and Rush wanted to avoid any legal issues. Joey and Roadblock mini figures are already in production. Ringmaster Series 2 will be available for preorder next month. Two figures have their molds created. Wait times should be shorter. They helped to get Mitch’s figures out. Monster Masters are supposed to begin production (and maybe pre order?) in Septemberish. Models and Samples are complete. Extreme Ringmasters (ECW OSFTM style) are still coming but they are taking their time to make sure they get them right. In regards to the Super Hero brands…he said it is going to be “Marvelous” and it will change their company for the better. It’s going to change everything. Says he feels like “Mr. Fantastic” and living on “Cloud 9.” www.instagram.com/reel/CudAXzLAfRg/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==He teased both DC and Marvel. I dunno, doesn't feel legit. Like those NES Pro Wrestling mini figures. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 13, 2023 9:23:59 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 13, 2023 9:37:58 GMT -5
Mitch teasing something limited edition (probably Godfather in different colors I’m guessing): http://instagram.com/p/CupBQXrsDca  If it isn’t that, maybe it’s someone/something related to the orange card series? |
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