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Post by aggressiveperfector on Apr 23, 2022 11:37:11 GMT -5
Sure, let’s get this locked before the damn thing even goes up. Man,  . All I did was say I wish we would get more of a heads up and then people dogpiled on that and pulled out the torches and pitchforks. I should know that’s a major dog whistle around these parts by now. Shit, I’ve been here nearing 17 years, I should know all the dog whistles around here by now. |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 23, 2022 13:01:56 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly.
If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though.
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Apr 23, 2022 13:08:57 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. It’s an Amazon exclusive |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 23, 2022 13:12:44 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. It’s an Amazon exclusive Oof. Full pass for me then. |
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Post by berealnicknaro on Apr 23, 2022 13:21:45 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. That’s what I do with all the Ultimates I get, as long as I can. Batista is tough because his Elites aren’t cheap enough to use for fodder, but I might grab an extra RA once they hit to fix up the Target exclusive. |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 23, 2022 14:16:29 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. That’s what I do with all the Ultimates I get, as long as I can. Batista is tough because his Elites aren’t cheap enough to use for fodder, but I might grab an extra RA once they hit to fix up the Target exclusive. Yeah when Ultimates started I only wanted Bret, Savage and Flair. I picked up UE4 HBK and immediately converted it to an elite. I'll leave the other 3 as is but for me, Ultimates are just a very expensive way to get really good attires, accessories and extra heads. |
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Post by CM Tusk on Apr 23, 2022 18:52:11 GMT -5
Steve says they should go up in the US this summer so we should have time.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Apr 23, 2022 23:29:54 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. How do you look at those early ultimates and think the newer ones look worse? Those male torsos are so ugly, the only one that looks good is Brock Lesnar |
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Post by Thunder Chunky on Apr 23, 2022 23:40:23 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. How do you look at those early ultimates and think the newer ones look worse? Those male torsos are so ugly, the only one that looks good is Brock Lesnar I think it's possible to make the torso look like the version 2 torsos without the butterfly joints. The problem with the version 1 torsos was the unnatural break between the chest and the abs, not the shoulders. I hate the new butterfly joints. You can't put the figures arms down to their sides with the way Mattel designed them. The only one that looks good in my opinion is the Kane torso. |
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Post by X-27 on Apr 23, 2022 23:46:03 GMT -5
This really has to be one of the best wrestling figures ever made.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Apr 24, 2022 0:05:26 GMT -5
This really has to be one of the best wrestling figures ever made. It’s beautiful but I’m not sure if this or UE NWO Macho are figure of the year |
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on Apr 24, 2022 7:34:52 GMT -5
Butterfly joints killed Ultimates for me. Never liked any toys that had them. They are way too ugly. If I find it at retail I'd get it. Would probably convert it to an elite though. How do you look at those early ultimates and think the newer ones look worse? Those male torsos are so ugly, the only one that looks good is Brock Lesnar I mean, I guess it's all moot considering the ones I have on display are Savage, Bret and Flair. All of who are mostly covered with jackets and robes. The older Ultimate torsos weren't great. But as I mentioned before, I have never liked the look of butterfly joints on any toy. Almost like a general pet peeve. |
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Post by Warrior Wildness on Apr 24, 2022 8:52:40 GMT -5
I remember seeing many on here voting for the other fan takeover options and complaining about potentially another red HBK, but this was the clear choice for me and seems like most agree.
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Post by anotherhappylanding on Apr 24, 2022 9:19:26 GMT -5
I remember seeing many on here voting for the other fan takeover options and complaining about potentially another red HBK, but this was the clear choice for me and seems like most agree. I think a red HBK was a good option, I personally didn't want another Black attire (King of the ring 96) because that's all Mattel puts out. My only problem with the red attire is the hair style he had at Survivor Series 95. |
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Post by 2sweeeeet on Apr 24, 2022 9:53:06 GMT -5
Now if we could only get an Elite/Ultimate Royal Rumble '97 with cowboy hat, disc arm/shoulder cover thingy, and chaps.   |
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Post by Showstopper on Apr 24, 2022 9:55:00 GMT -5
Now if we could only get an Elite/Ultimate Royal Rumble '97 with cowboy hat and disc arm/shoulder cover thingy. Yep. I can't believe for as long as Mattel has had the WWE license, they still haven't made a 1997 Royal Rumble HBK. |
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Post by maxmoongoat on Apr 24, 2022 16:08:43 GMT -5
This really has to be one of the best wrestling figures ever made. I feel ya, but I would also pump the breaks if I were you too. That torso, as others have mentioned, looks a little iffy with the cuts made for the butterfly joints. Those sorta cuts look fine on a costumed character but when you're looking at what's supposed to be flesh, they stand out as pretty weird looking. Also it looks like they just painted white over his boots from the original UE release, and white over black will look rough if they don't toss enough paint on there. Still super excited for this thing though. Glad you are too. |
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Post by hbkfan77 on Apr 24, 2022 16:40:33 GMT -5
This really has to be one of the best wrestling figures ever made. I feel ya, but I would also pump the breaks if I were you too. That torso, as others have mentioned, looks a little iffy with the cuts made for the butterfly joints. Those sorta cuts look fine on a costumed character but when you're looking at what's supposed to be flesh, they stand out as pretty weird looking. Also it looks like they just painted white over his boots from the original UE release, and white over black will look rough if they don't toss enough paint on there. Still super excited for this thing though. Glad you are too. I have way more of an issue with the fact that MOC he looks like he has NO NECK. It looks awkward as hell. I can get over the brutal Ultimate articulation weirdness...I can't look past HBK having no neck. |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 24, 2022 18:42:42 GMT -5
I need 4
1 moc
1 for trade
1 loose
1 to convert to an elite
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Post by kaleb9 on Apr 24, 2022 19:52:48 GMT -5
I want 2
One to open and one to keep MOC
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