jokerjohn
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Post by jokerjohn on Apr 9, 2022 22:02:48 GMT -5
I think the only proper way to do these would be in ultimate form. I don't want elites if they are going to eliminate something for budget reasons.
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Post by Vamp55 on Apr 10, 2022 3:47:11 GMT -5
I would buy them no matter if it was Single Ultimates or 2-packs Ultimates or Single Elites or 2-pack Elites as long it not basics This, although, to be honest, at this point, I’d be a little upset if they aren’t Ultimates. Feels like a no brainer to make them the first Ultimate 2 pack, maybe along with a Savage/Warrior WM92 set (Would be a good way to get WM7 Warrior/Savage out again as well). Make a series out of it on creations. |
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Post by hbkjason on Apr 10, 2022 3:54:51 GMT -5
We need technology to catch up! Currently there is no packaging strong enough to contain the might of the Mega Powers! Just imagine if they were posed in the packaging doing the iconic handshake! Plastic and cardboard can't contain that!
In all seriousness, Ultimates is the only way to do this justice.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Apr 10, 2022 8:52:22 GMT -5
I'd love to see them as Ultimates. My only concern is that the new UE Hogan doesn't seem to have the thicker torso that his Elites do, which isn't ideal for an 80s Hogan.
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Post by breal59 on Apr 10, 2022 11:12:33 GMT -5
I would like to see it also. From Summerslam 1988 if possible. I'm just thinking though if the Mattel creators have justified in their minds that they have already done toys similar (Hulk Hogan Survivor Series 2021) (Macho Man Legends 11 Chase) to justify not doing them.
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Post by newgenandy on Apr 10, 2022 15:53:21 GMT -5
I know this won’t be popular, and people will say it’s a different circumstance but I’m not so sure this would be the massive hit some think and would sit better as a SDCC or ideally a RSC exclusive.
For a start, your likely to get amazing packaging
Second you’d be more likely to get an amazing savage robe
Plus short run tag teams of solo stars have not been all that popular at retail. Ultimate maniacs in the defining moments shelf warmed forever. Now yeah mega powers was way more iconic and was t just snout the tag team but the implosion and yeah it was a huge storyline in a peak time of the business and way important than mega maniacs I’m not comparing the 2 in terms of the cultural importance - but 1. Defining moments was the premium range at the time 2. While the gimmick never got off the ground it still had macho and warrior, the number 2 and 3 of the late 80s - mid 90s a high point of the business pre-attitude era.
A mega powers hogan is really just a hogan. Macho has much better looking options than copying hogans attire. A reissue of mania 7 savage etc.
On the off chance this was done and hit retail it would likely be an exclusive id guess
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Post by boz1515 on Apr 10, 2022 20:12:16 GMT -5
I know this won’t be popular, and people will say it’s a different circumstance but I’m not so sure this would be the massive hit some think and would sit better as a SDCC or ideally a RSC exclusive. For a start, your likely to get amazing packaging Second you’d be more likely to get an amazing savage robe Plus short run tag teams of solo stars have not been all that popular at retail. Ultimate maniacs in the defining moments shelf warmed forever. Now yeah mega powers was way more iconic and was t just snout the tag team but the implosion and yeah it was a huge storyline in a peak time of the business and way important than mega maniacs I’m not comparing the 2 in terms of the cultural importance - but 1. Defining moments was the premium range at the time 2. While the gimmick never got off the ground it still had macho and warrior, the number 2 and 3 of the late 80s - mid 90s a high point of the business pre-attitude era. A mega powers hogan is really just a hogan. Macho has much better looking options than copying hogans attire. A reissue of mania 7 savage etc. On the off chance this was done and hit retail it would likely be an exclusive id guess Lol, tell me about all the Hogan figures you see rotting at retail. Look at the disaster the Amazon exclusive Hogan is. Lots of people want it, almost nobody can get it. Limiting that one was a mistake. If Mattel wants to make money (and they do), then they want to get the most popular items out where as many people can get them as possible. Since Hogan became available to Mattel again a couple years ago, his stuff moves as quickly as anybody at retail. |
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Post by dixol on Apr 10, 2022 20:41:05 GMT -5
I know this won’t be popular, and people will say it’s a different circumstance but I’m not so sure this would be the massive hit some think and would sit better as a SDCC or ideally a RSC exclusive. For a start, your likely to get amazing packaging Second you’d be more likely to get an amazing savage robe Plus short run tag teams of solo stars have not been all that popular at retail. Ultimate maniacs in the defining moments shelf warmed forever. Now yeah mega powers was way more iconic and was t just snout the tag team but the implosion and yeah it was a huge storyline in a peak time of the business and way important than mega maniacs I’m not comparing the 2 in terms of the cultural importance - but 1. Defining moments was the premium range at the time 2. While the gimmick never got off the ground it still had macho and warrior, the number 2 and 3 of the late 80s - mid 90s a high point of the business pre-attitude era. A mega powers hogan is really just a hogan. Macho has much better looking options than copying hogans attire. A reissue of mania 7 savage etc. On the off chance this was done and hit retail it would likely be an exclusive id guess You are absolutely right,… this won’t be popular. |
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Post by razorrock on Apr 10, 2022 21:23:15 GMT -5
"You are absolutely right,… this won’t be popular."
This comment made me laugh way too hard
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Apr 11, 2022 17:08:47 GMT -5
Yeah, they should make them easy to get. That way they can make money and we can get them. Yep. This is the look I'm hoping for, Summer Slam 1988: Hogan in the yellow Hulkamania headband, Hulk Rules shirt, and tights with Mega Powers on the back. Macho in the red robe, matching headband, and glasses, yellow tights with Mega Powers on the back, red knee pads, and yellow boots.   Yep this is the look…the Hogan at this stage can and would be all existing parts and for once I’d be more than happy with that if it means the money is spent on macho and that Robe! They’ve never done sequins and I’ve got a horrible feeling they wouldn’t on this and it would end up like the upcoming bulldog cape. Hope I’m wrong though. |
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Post by PJ on Apr 11, 2022 17:52:51 GMT -5
Yeah, they should make them easy to get. That way they can make money and we can get them. Yep. This is the look I'm hoping for, Summer Slam 1988: Hogan in the yellow Hulkamania headband, Hulk Rules shirt, and tights with Mega Powers on the back. Macho in the red robe, matching headband, and glasses, yellow tights with Mega Powers on the back, red knee pads, and yellow boots. Wait you want a non-cowboy hat Savage?! You’re finally coming around to when Savage was great. 👍🏻   |
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Post by CM Tusk on Apr 11, 2022 18:02:55 GMT -5
I just hate the idea of yet another Macho and yet another Hogan taking up the two spots in an Ultimate series. There are so many options for guys that don’t have Ultimates yet. But no, we need Hogan and Macho number 4.
If they are going to do it, do them as Elites.
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Post by zen411 on Apr 11, 2022 18:51:24 GMT -5
An ultimate edition two pack would be necessary to have the right details including the macho red and yellow sparkly robe. Great packaging makes it likely to be an sdcc or rsc exclusive. But I would be happy with the release of piper mr t two pack. That would work. I don't want it to be impossible to get. I need at least two.
I could see an elite two pack or legends releases in promo attire to recreate the handshake. I would like them to be specially made like bray wyatt to do the butterfly pose. I want them to really recreate the mega powers handshake.
For all doubters these two were pro wrestling in this era to many casual fans who might not have watched wrestling in a long time this would be am instant buy imo.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Apr 11, 2022 19:05:47 GMT -5
We need an elite 2 pack ASAP
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Post by ZDB on Apr 11, 2022 19:39:11 GMT -5
SDCC Ultimate 2 Pack would be the most epic timeline but there’s no way these aren’t offered at mass retail. Hopefully sooner than later but not surprised if it’s a few years given the amount of yellow trunk Hogan elites/ultimates lately
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Post by IceDragon on Apr 11, 2022 19:48:20 GMT -5
I would take them as Elites or Ultimates. Like many have already said, just don't make them Basics.
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 11, 2022 19:59:07 GMT -5
Yep. This is the look I'm hoping for, Summer Slam 1988: Hogan in the yellow Hulkamania headband, Hulk Rules shirt, and tights with Mega Powers on the back. Macho in the red robe, matching headband, and glasses, yellow tights with Mega Powers on the back, red knee pads, and yellow boots. Wait you want a non-cowboy hat Savage?! You’re finally coming around to when Savage was great. 👍🏻 I'll take any and all Macho's. But you're right, a neon cowboy hat would really pull this look together. Maybe they can sneak that into the packaging... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Apr 12, 2022 0:05:21 GMT -5
I don't know... I'm a huge fan of both these guys, but these just aren't near the top of my wants list - Hogan would basically be the same Hogan we already have (just with writing on the back of his trunks) and Macho, minus the robe, would be a very plain figure.
If they - or Macho with robe - can be done as Elites or an Elite 2pk, then great. I definitely wouldn't put them in the UE line though (...especially when guys like Razor, Mankind, Eddie, Rey etc. haven't even had one figure...)
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 12, 2022 9:22:05 GMT -5
Yep. This is the look I'm hoping for, Summer Slam 1988: Hogan in the yellow Hulkamania headband, Hulk Rules shirt, and tights with Mega Powers on the back. Macho in the red robe, matching headband, and glasses, yellow tights with Mega Powers on the back, red knee pads, and yellow boots. Wait you want a non-cowboy hat Savage?! You’re finally coming around to when Savage was great. 👍🏻 Oh, and, Savage was ALWAYS great... |
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Post by crush on Apr 12, 2022 9:49:44 GMT -5
If anything, I'd prefer them to be a wave of Ultimates like the Hogan/T wave, mainly and admittedly selfishly because I'm only interested in Savage.
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