Old Zeke
Main Eventer
'Fraid old Zeke, he rides up here with me. Can't trust a pig with watermelons, you know.
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Post by Old Zeke on Jul 6, 2023 12:28:43 GMT -5
If they do an Ultra Bobo Brazil, that'll be a Day 1 PO for me.
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PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
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Post by PVA on Jul 6, 2023 13:30:27 GMT -5
I got the impression from that Steve Rosenthal interview about a month ago that they are really undecided - like they have 'too many good' wrestlers to include and they couldn't decide which ones to use. I mean it is a good thing to have, I guess, but man, it is not like they have a limited run. From everything I gather it seems the first series was a resounding success, even taking in the leg breaking issue. These are so well received, that I fully expect the next few series to be even bigger hits. So hopefully they are taking the time to map out 2-3 more waves at a time, whether they share those right away or not, they at least have them on deck. They could announce the next 2 waves & just do preorders one wave at a time. I think they should release a couple guys that are Allies or rivals from the first wave. (Where the original legends line messed up) That would give something for everybody to stay invested in the collection. We got Kerry Von Erich, so release David next wave and fritz or Kevin wave after that. & We got magnum, now give us Nikita or Tully to have a stare down on our shelves. Etc, etc. |
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Jul 6, 2023 14:41:58 GMT -5
The Matt and Brian figures are easy purchases for me. They look absolutely fantastic
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drblazelj
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Post by drblazelj on Jul 6, 2023 15:45:15 GMT -5
Received my Kerry today! No tracking or anything, just showed up, glad to have the full set!!
The Matt and Brian figures look incredible. Excited to have the NWA Worlds title in this form
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jul 6, 2023 17:19:31 GMT -5
Also received kerry today with no notice. Looks just as good as the rest. Bring on series 2!
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Post by Chicago on Jul 6, 2023 17:34:13 GMT -5
My Kerry arrived today, too. No e-mail or tracking for him. I got the other five back on June 17 (19 days ago). I’ve been so pleased with them already that I will support anything PowerTown does in this style. I look forward to their pre-orders as much as any line going today.
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Post by Grenouille on Jul 6, 2023 18:20:03 GMT -5
I also got Kerry in today. That belt is a beauty.
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 6, 2023 19:10:41 GMT -5
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jul 6, 2023 20:50:23 GMT -5
KVE came today, no tracking
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derekbrazen
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Post by derekbrazen on Jul 6, 2023 20:55:46 GMT -5
Both Matt Cardona & Brian Myers figures look great. Immediately makes me regret my Super7 purchase. But, I own the Super7 Matt Cardona and an Elite Curt Hawkins so I don't really need another of either.
I'm also kicking myself for not preordering Bruiser Brody; hoping they do a 2nd wave down the line, or I can get one for a decent price on ebay.
The only thing I don't like about these figures are the knee joint. Bruiser would have been an easy preorder if the knees offered more articulation.
Also, PowerTown gets a lot of my good will as a company because they corrected the leg snapping issue before releasing the 1st wave. I want them to do well, I want them to produce figures that people want to buy. I want them to make figures I want to buy, so I can buy them.
I'm excited that PowerTown isn't limiting its self to older wrestlers. There are plenty of wrestlers from who aren't signed to Mattel, and I hope they sign these wrestlers and make them.
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jul 6, 2023 21:06:54 GMT -5
Just an FYI for storage: Kerry's box fits perfectly into the original shipping box with the other 5, it's almost like they were meant for all 6 boxes 🤣
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Post by D.B.K. on Jul 7, 2023 1:43:58 GMT -5
Cardona &. Myers look stunning, PT figures are easily the best wrestling figures out there nowadays
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Post by Grenouille on Jul 7, 2023 7:53:53 GMT -5
I started out wanting the Cardona figure just for the NWA title, but now to have a figure of him in the collection. You kinda have to respect the hustle he’s been on since being cut from WWE.
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ilovejcp86
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Post by ilovejcp86 on Jul 7, 2023 10:31:49 GMT -5
I have also received my Kerry, no shipping notice. Just popped up. S1 complete!
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jul 7, 2023 10:47:40 GMT -5
I keep saying it, but Powertown needs to sell belt packs if they truly have the rights to all these belts. Why on earth would you sit on them? Do they worry we won't buy the figs if they don't have exclusive belts? |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 7, 2023 11:00:20 GMT -5
I keep saying it, but Powertown needs to sell belt packs if they truly have the rights to all these belts. Why on earth would you sit on them? Do they worry we won't buy the figs if they don't have exclusive belts? There is a good chance they drive up figure sales. People, myself included, will buy things just for the accessories. |
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jul 7, 2023 11:35:29 GMT -5
I keep saying it, but Powertown needs to sell belt packs if they truly have the rights to all these belts. Why on earth would you sit on them? Do they worry we won't buy the figs if they don't have exclusive belts? There is a good chance they drive up figure sales. People, myself included, will buy things just for the accessories. Right on, same here. Which series 1 fig were ya not buying but the belt put ya over. |
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Post by Jeremiah on Jul 7, 2023 11:44:16 GMT -5
There is a good chance they drive up figure sales. People, myself included, will buy things just for the accessories. Right on, same here. Which series 1 fig were ya not buying but the belt put ya over. I was all in on every belt |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 7, 2023 11:54:45 GMT -5
The belts they have come out with are stunning and the best mass-produced ones that I know of. That said, none of them hold any nostalgic value for me. I have yet to buy a PT figure as none of them are within my collecting “rules.” Those collecting rules are basically all Mattel Retros, my favorite characters from the independent retro makers, 7” figures of modern talent I have a special in person memory of, and then 7” figures of guys who were in my favorite wrestling video games.
The NWA belt would be the first one released that might change my mind BUT it is different than the iconic 70’s and 80’s design.
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captncharisma19
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Post by captncharisma19 on Jul 7, 2023 13:28:55 GMT -5
The belts they have come out with are stunning and the best mass-produced ones that I know of. That said, none of them hold any nostalgic value for me. I have yet to buy a PT figure as none of them are within my collecting “rules.” Those collecting rules are basically all Mattel Retros, my favorite characters from the independent retro makers, 7” figures of modern talent I have a special in person memory of, and then 7” figures of guys who were in my favorite wrestling video games. The NWA belt would be the first one released that might change my mind BUT it is different than the iconic 70’s and 80’s design. the new NWA belt is close enough to be dangerous for many of my figs. Flair and Christian Cage are two from different generations that sorely need them to be complete. |
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