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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 12, 2023 7:05:21 GMT -5
Will remain to be seen. They do have those first defective figures that I would expect to be sold at some point. What was the defect with those figures? I remember people talking about them on social media, but I didn't pay attention to any of it. This was the moment that changed everything: |
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Post by PVA on Jul 12, 2023 10:21:30 GMT -5
The legs snapped off when moved That's a pretty big defect.  That said, the defected figures were never released. Only got to the hands of a select few influencers like the major pod squad. (Perhaps only them). No legs are breaking with the figures people are receiving now. People saying that’s why they didn’t get them are full of it because pretty sure that happened after preorders ended. |
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Post by Old Zeke on Jul 12, 2023 12:32:17 GMT -5
Wowsers. Good on Powertown for correcting the issue though.
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Post by newgenandy on Jul 12, 2023 13:19:49 GMT -5
That's a pretty big defect. That’s said, the defected figures were never released. Only got to the hands of a select few influencers like the major pod squad. (Perhaps only them). No legs are breaking with the figures people are receiving now. People saying that’s why they didn’t get them are full of it because pretty sure that happened after preorders ended. The defective ones would be fine for in box collectors. |
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Post by tyco84 on Jul 12, 2023 16:10:08 GMT -5
Any word on series 2? Do we have an official lineup? Rumors or innuendo?
The Cardona and Myers figures are looking pretty good
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Post by mrh on Jul 12, 2023 17:21:45 GMT -5
I'm so fascinated by the leg issue. Did they ever explain how they fixed it so quickly and effectively?
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Post by wwa on Jul 12, 2023 17:25:15 GMT -5
Kind of sucks Series 1 didn't have alternate heads. Hansen could really have used another expression.
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Post by destino on Jul 12, 2023 18:31:00 GMT -5
I'm so fascinated by the leg issue. Did they ever explain how they fixed it so quickly and effectively? Kind of. Shortly after the Major Pod live show where they announced the Matt & Brian figures is when the legs started snapping. Steve from Powertown came on their podcast and basically said that the issue was the bar where the legs plugged into. I don't recall the full detail but I believe he said they changed the type of plastic used for that joint. When this info came up though wave one was basically ready to go on the water so they had to do the entire run of figures all over again with the corrected hips. A part of me thinks we'll never see the original batch go on sale. This is just pure speculation on my part but I think these will most likely quietly end up in the hands of the major collectors online. The same people who somehow had connections to get Chief Jay Strongbow and the cancelled RVD. Wave 1 was first available at some indy show before they were getting shipped to the folks who ordered, so I wouldn't be surprised if thats one way the "broken" figures make their way into people's hands. I also wouldn't be shocked to learn that Magnum, Hansen and Greg Gagne have some cases of the "broken" figures that they can sell at meet and greats or something. |
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Post by destino on Jul 12, 2023 18:36:28 GMT -5
Kind of sucks Series 1 didn't have alternate heads. Hansen could really have used another expression. The heads don't pop off, and I don't see them adding multiple heads in the box. The vibe I got anytime I heard Steve Rosenthal is that he's trying to have a clean aesthetic to the presentation to these figures. But I'm with you. Hansen and Brody are to stoic in their expressions. I wouldn't be mad if they rereleased them with new heads in like a "bloody variant". The way series 1 of the Remco style figures was talked about it sounds like Magnum vs Tully might be a bloody two pack, so there's no reason to not do bloody figure in the Ultra scale. |
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Post by crush on Jul 12, 2023 20:17:32 GMT -5
Kind of sucks Series 1 didn't have alternate heads. Hansen could really have used another expression. The heads don't pop off, and I don't see them adding multiple heads in the box. The vibe I got anytime I heard Steve Rosenthal is that he's trying to have a clean aesthetic to the presentation to these figures. But I'm with you. Hansen and Brody are to stoic in their expressions. I wouldn't be mad if they rereleased them with new heads in like a "bloody variant". The way series 1 of the Remco style figures was talked about it sounds like Magnum vs Tully might be a bloody two pack, so there's no reason to not do bloody figure in the Ultra scale. The Cardona/Myers two-pack has multiple heads and they’re displayed in the box. I doubt that’ll be a one-off execution. We’ll have to see if they switch to that direction with series 2. |
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Post by Mr. Yellow on Jul 12, 2023 20:37:54 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 12, 2023 20:52:37 GMT -5
Slightly mixed on this one. My initial reaction is “holy smokes, what all is in that box!?” then my OCD kicks in and I feel as though improvements can be made. The background is very plain. The placement of the hands could be better (maybe more emphasis on the belts?). Having something above Brian’s head creates negative space above Matt which throws off the symmetry. I’m not a designer so there could be good reasons for the way they have chosen to display things. It definitely makes for a wonderful display piece.
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Post by PVA on Jul 12, 2023 21:09:55 GMT -5
I'm so fascinated by the leg issue. Did they ever explain how they fixed it so quickly and effectively? Quickly?! It still took close to 6 months to get fixed and shipped to us. |
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Post by destino on Jul 12, 2023 21:19:57 GMT -5
The heads don't pop off, and I don't see them adding multiple heads in the box. The vibe I got anytime I heard Steve Rosenthal is that he's trying to have a clean aesthetic to the presentation to these figures. But I'm with you. Hansen and Brody are to stoic in their expressions. I wouldn't be mad if they rereleased them with new heads in like a "bloody variant". The way series 1 of the Remco style figures was talked about it sounds like Magnum vs Tully might be a bloody two pack, so there's no reason to not do bloody figure in the Ultra scale. The Cardona/Myers two-pack has multiple heads and they’re displayed in the box. I doubt that’ll be a one-off execution. We’ll have to see if they switch to that direction with series 2. I totally forgot about that. Good point. |
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Post by azraelms on Jul 12, 2023 21:42:05 GMT -5
Any word on series 2? Do we have an official lineup? Rumors or innuendo? The Cardona and Myers figures are looking pretty good This is a comprehensive list of what we know so far for signed wrestlers. Wave 1 announced: Lou Thesz Verne Gagne Stan Hansen Magnum TA Kerry Von Erich Ted Dibiase Launching as a Kickstarter. Ted Dibiase is out, and Bruiser Brody is in for Wave 1, due to Dibiase's contract with WWE Name Drops: The Duncums - ‘Cowboy’ Bobby Duncum - Duane Duncum - Bobby Duncum Jr. The Rougeaus - Jaques Rougeau - Eddy Auger - Johnny - Jacques Sr - Raymond - Armand - Jean-Jacques - Cedric - Emilie Bobby The Brain Heenan Diamond Dallas Page The Koloffs - Nikita Koloff - Ivan Koloff The Von Erichs The Vachons - Gertrude "Luna" Vachon - Paul "Butcher" Vachon - Maurice "Mad Dog" Vachon - Diane "Vivian" Vachon The Poffos - Randy Poffo - Lanny Poffo - Angelo Poffo Hillbilly Jim Tito Santana Tony Atlas Bruiser Brody Medusa Rockin’ Robin Judy Martin Harley Race Nick Bockwinkel Mean Gene Okerlund George ‘Scrap Iron’ Gadaski Iron Mike Sharpe André the Giant Tony Atlas Gorgeous George (will be part of Series 2) Series 2-4 are ‘in development’ and Series 2 is focused on Tag Teams. Medusa is confirmed for Series 2. Announcers, Valets, Japanese stars. Over 175 wrestlers currently and hope to be over 300. Over 200 talents, and original plans were a 12 person kickstarter New names from Remco Wave 1 - Bobo Brazil - The Missing Link - Tully Blanchard - Robert Gibson - Ricky Morton |
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Post by crush on Jul 12, 2023 21:48:14 GMT -5
Slightly mixed on this one. My initial reaction is “holy smokes, what all is in that box!?” then my OCD kicks in and I feel as though improvements can be made. The background is very plain. The placement of the hands could be better (maybe more emphasis on the belts?). Having something above Brian’s head creates negative space above Matt which throws off the symmetry. I’m not a designer so there could be good reasons for the way they have chosen to display things. It definitely makes for a wonderful display piece. I think the layout was done specifically for signatures. |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 12, 2023 22:06:38 GMT -5
Slightly mixed on this one. My initial reaction is “holy smokes, what all is in that box!?” then my OCD kicks in and I feel as though improvements can be made. The background is very plain. The placement of the hands could be better (maybe more emphasis on the belts?). Having something above Brian’s head creates negative space above Matt which throws off the symmetry. I’m not a designer so there could be good reasons for the way they have chosen to display things. It definitely makes for a wonderful display piece. I think the layout was done specifically for signatures. In that case it works really well (minus the negative headspace). |
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Post by mrh on Jul 13, 2023 1:49:00 GMT -5
I'm so fascinated by the leg issue. Did they ever explain how they fixed it so quickly and effectively? Kind of. Shortly after the Major Pod live show where they announced the Matt & Brian figures is when the legs started snapping. Steve from Powertown came on their podcast and basically said that the issue was the bar where the legs plugged into. I don't recall the full detail but I believe he said they changed the type of plastic used for that joint. When this info came up though wave one was basically ready to go on the water so they had to do the entire run of figures all over again with the corrected hips. A part of me thinks we'll never see the original batch go on sale. This is just pure speculation on my part but I think these will most likely quietly end up in the hands of the major collectors online. The same people who somehow had connections to get Chief Jay Strongbow and the cancelled RVD. Wave 1 was first available at some indy show before they were getting shipped to the folks who ordered, so I wouldn't be surprised if thats one way the "broken" figures make their way into people's hands. I also wouldn't be shocked to learn that Magnum, Hansen and Greg Gagne have some cases of the "broken" figures that they can sell at meet and greats or something.
I love this part of the business.
I wonder how much this cost them -- and who at the costs? The factory that messed up -- or Power Town? Maybe they split it?
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Post by Chip on Jul 13, 2023 8:30:36 GMT -5
That Cardona/Myers 2 pack is a thing of beauty. Instant pre-order for me
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Post by skogen on Jul 13, 2023 10:31:51 GMT -5
I absolutely need a RnR Express two-pack, and Midnight Express three-pack.
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