Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on Apr 1, 2022 7:34:48 GMT -5
Pity some of these retros are so poorly executed. Luger looks absolutely awful  |
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 1, 2022 7:37:20 GMT -5
It's always so deflating when the majority of figures I'm excited about during these reveals turn out to be Walmart or Target exclusives that I'll never find in Canada.
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Post by rodeoflounder on Apr 1, 2022 7:50:18 GMT -5
I'm pleased for everyone who wanted Retros back but being totally honest they're really cheap looking. They've put so much more effort into the Superstars line. When you look at these compared to the Hasbros, they look like they're from fisher price or something. Honestly, I think the retro fans out there deserve better. Sculpt wise, there shouldn't be any reason why Mattel a huge company can't get something closer to the Zombie Sailor retros. This is very true, of the Zombie, Chella and Mattel retros, the big company is producing the poorest product by some way. They’re taking retro fans for granted skimping on the product knowing people will buy regardless, naughty in my opinion and a massive own goal. The big difference between Zombie's line and the rest is his use of Ron Rudat, the original designer/illustrator for Hasbro's line. Zombie's product is far and away the best of the retro-style lines and it's because of Rudat. Mattel's and Chella's products lack the style and, frankly, look much cheaper by comparison. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 1, 2022 7:55:42 GMT -5
How did we all miss the Steiners hiding behind the Raw stage?  |
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Post by razorrock on Apr 1, 2022 7:56:55 GMT -5
How did we all miss the Steiners hiding behind the Raw stage? Oh.My.God. |
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Apr 1, 2022 8:00:55 GMT -5
This is very true, of the Zombie, Chella and Mattel retros, the big company is producing the poorest product by some way. They’re taking retro fans for granted skimping on the product knowing people will buy regardless, naughty in my opinion and a massive own goal. The big difference between Zombie's line and the rest is his use of Ron Rudat, the original designer/illustrator for Hasbro's line. Zombie's product is far and away the best of the retro-style lines and it's because of Rudat. Mattel's and Chella's products lack the style and, frankly, look much cheaper by comparison. all rudat does is the sketches though. he's got no involvement other than those |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Apr 1, 2022 8:02:17 GMT -5
How did we all miss the Steiners hiding behind the Raw stage? Nice one |
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Jackass Pacific
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Apr 1, 2022 8:02:28 GMT -5
How did we all miss the Steiners hiding behind the Raw stage? Oh.My.God. el. oh. el. |
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Post by Chip on Apr 1, 2022 8:06:15 GMT -5
USA Lex retro is  ing awesome I also love the next 4 pack (Harts, Jimmy & Nikolai) Plus the surprise of Tugboat. I feel like Mattel is trying to give us what we wanted from the Hasbro line (Diesel, Goldust, Tugboat, USA Lex, Hart Foundation Neidhart) while mixing in some new characters and finally managers! Maybe the wave after the Hart's will be 4 figures that only existed as prototypes so Luger, Tugboat and add Mabel and Doink |
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Post by razorrock on Apr 1, 2022 8:07:26 GMT -5
I keep forgetting what day it is, lol
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Post by zachg on Apr 1, 2022 8:23:57 GMT -5
Are there more reveals today?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 1, 2022 8:25:08 GMT -5
Are there more reveals today? Other than Luger being added to the retro display, probably not |
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 1, 2022 8:46:18 GMT -5
I'm pleased for everyone who wanted Retros back but being totally honest they're really cheap looking. They've put so much more effort into the Superstars line. When you look at these compared to the Hasbros, they look like they're from fisher price or something. Honestly, I think the retro fans out there deserve better. Sculpt wise, there shouldn't be any reason why Mattel a huge company can't get something closer to the Zombie Sailor retros. As someone who has zero interest in Retros, idk what y'alls problem is. They look like the same stuff as the Hasbro ones and like all the other cash grab "retros" other companies make. I really think nostalgia is just a helluva drug and no matter what the new ones will never live up to your memories of the originals. |
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Post by Figure Nova on Apr 1, 2022 8:48:36 GMT -5
I'm pleased for everyone who wanted Retros back but being totally honest they're really cheap looking. They've put so much more effort into the Superstars line. When you look at these compared to the Hasbros, they look like they're from fisher price or something. Honestly, I think the retro fans out there deserve better. Sculpt wise, there shouldn't be any reason why Mattel a huge company can't get something closer to the Zombie Sailor retros. As someone who has zero interest in Retros, idk what y'alls problem is. They look like the same stuff as the Hasbro ones and like all the other cash grab "retros" other companies make. I really think nostalgia is just a helluva drug and no matter what the new ones will never live up to your memories of the originals. What do Sherri’s breasts have to do with anything? |
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 1, 2022 8:56:00 GMT -5
As someone who has zero interest in Retros, idk what y'alls problem is. They look like the same stuff as the Hasbro ones and like all the other cash grab "retros" other companies make. I really think nostalgia is just a helluva drug and no matter what the new ones will never live up to your memories of the originals. What do Sherri’s breasts have to do with anything? Excellent question since I never mentioned them and wasn't even talking about them LMAO. |
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Post by CM Tusk on Apr 1, 2022 9:49:53 GMT -5
The big reveal was Lex Luger?
It’s like opening all your Christmas gifts and you parents bring out one more box that was hidden and you open it to find a pile of dog crap.
Red, white and bum.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 1, 2022 9:54:58 GMT -5
Maybe a couple additions today? Looks like they took the mask off that Bane-looking guy.  |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 1, 2022 9:55:19 GMT -5
April Fools marks
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 1, 2022 11:08:06 GMT -5
I'm pleased for everyone who wanted Retros back but being totally honest they're really cheap looking. They've put so much more effort into the Superstars line. When you look at these compared to the Hasbros, they look like they're from fisher price or something. Honestly, I think the retro fans out there deserve better. Sculpt wise, there shouldn't be any reason why Mattel a huge company can't get something closer to the Zombie Sailor retros. As someone who has zero interest in Retros, idk what y'alls problem is. They look like the same stuff as the Hasbro ones and like all the other cash grab "retros" other companies make. I really think nostalgia is just a helluva drug and no matter what the new ones will never live up to your memories of the originals. It's the details of the body sculpts and attires. Hasbro's are far superior. Mattel's are very bland, with what looks to be very little effort being put into the molds.  |
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Post by rkmo: Autonomous Meat Shield on Apr 1, 2022 11:11:52 GMT -5
MDT has hair? Must be from not coming here anymore.
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