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Post by crush on Nov 2, 2023 22:57:08 GMT -5
Where did the powertown TNA rumours even start? With all the legends they had signed, would be a huge letdown imo if they are focused on pumping out TNA figures instead. It's been heavily alluded on the MWFP that a big TNA announcement regarding modern figures that Brian helped facilitate is coming that will make up for the cluster that was the company's last attempt at a line. Given the Major's relationship with PowerTown, the fact that PT is the only indy company that has gotten a full series with modern scale and articulation out, and the fact that had to have contact at some point to make the Digital Media belt that's coming with Myers, it would indicate PT may soon be in the Impact/TNA business. |
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Post by drblazelj on Nov 3, 2023 10:56:23 GMT -5
Legends of TNA would sell I disagree, based on who would be available. A lot of the big names from the original TNA run are elsewhere, either back with WWE in a Legends contract (Hogan/AJ Styles/Nash/BookerT/Steiner/Angle) or in AEW (Jarrett/Lethal) so not sure who would qualify. I just think if Powertown got the TNA license, it would go against their initially stated goal of having this company be a place where these former legends can sign on and get some sort of compensation for their wrestling past. These are the guys that WWE has deemed "not a big enough name" to sign. So while I am sure they would make great TNA figures, I would hope that they stick with their intended goals for the company. I remember hearing about TNA’s legacy contracts or whatever, so I’m sure with some tiptoeing, people not active on tv could get figures out of this line. For example, Abyss, my biggest want. I think early TNA guys like: America’s Most Wanted, The Naturals, Ken Shamrock, Rhino, Raven, Motor City Machine Guns, would do a decent job. Especially in a limited run. |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Nov 3, 2023 12:16:52 GMT -5
That's too bad but at the same time understandable if true. Some of the names on that powertown list are pretty deep cuts and probably less likely to sell than someone who is affiliated with TNA/Impact.
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Post by azraelms on Nov 4, 2023 18:45:38 GMT -5
I think the question is if there is a bigger market for A - Current TNA wrestlers or B - Legendary wrestlers. With the internet community, my guess is that there is a bigger market for the classic wrestlers. I don't think that current (or past) TNA is just is not popular enough to support a full wrestling line. Just my opinion, but I don't know if that would work.
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Post by drblazelj on Nov 4, 2023 21:18:25 GMT -5
I got around to opening my Powertown figures today. Really love them. Taking the big jackets off was definitely nerve wracking but my only complaint is one of my Stan Hansen’s hands is so loose. I don’t mind the standard looseness of the rest of the figures hands.
I also feel like the ab crunch is a bit unnecessary as it is very limited but I’m assuming these will improve in future lines.
The belts are incredibly detailed and very nice, glad to have some first ever belts. Brody’s accessories are all great, and even though his boots and vest aren’t furry they’ve got a nice texture to them.
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Post by PVA on Nov 5, 2023 8:40:00 GMT -5
Where did the powertown TNA rumours even start? With all the legends they had signed, would be a huge letdown imo if they are focused on pumping out TNA figures instead. It's been heavily alluded on the MWFP that a big TNA announcement regarding modern figures that Brian helped facilitate is coming that will make up for the cluster that was the company's last attempt at a line. Given the Major's relationship with PowerTown, the fact that PT is the only indy company that has gotten a full series with modern scale and articulation out, and the fact that had to have contact at some point to make the Digital Media belt that's coming with Myers, it would indicate PT may soon be in the Impact/TNA business. I enjoy the MWFP but if this speculation is true, then it sounds like Brian used his influence for the better of himself and (tna) friends instead of the reason Powertown came to be to begin with. Steve has said from the start PT is to give back to guys of the past. Give me Tully Blanchard, Rock n Roll Express, Wahoo McDaniels, Gino Hernandez etc. Not $50 for an Eric Young, Alex Shelley or Chris Sabin |
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Post by taserface on Nov 5, 2023 8:50:47 GMT -5
It's been heavily alluded on the MWFP that a big TNA announcement regarding modern figures that Brian helped facilitate is coming that will make up for the cluster that was the company's last attempt at a line. Given the Major's relationship with PowerTown, the fact that PT is the only indy company that has gotten a full series with modern scale and articulation out, and the fact that had to have contact at some point to make the Digital Media belt that's coming with Myers, it would indicate PT may soon be in the Impact/TNA business. I enjoy the MWFP but if this speculation is true, then it sounds like Brian used his influence for the better of himself and (tna) friends instead of the reason Powertown came to be to begin with. Steve has said from the start PT is to give back to guys of the past. Give me Tully Blanchard, Rock n Roll Express, Wahoo McDaniels, Gino Hernandez etc. Not $50 for an Eric Young, Alex Shelley or Chris Sabin I’m with you. I’m a die hard old school fan. It’s not easy shelling out $60+ for a figure but I did for Hansen & Brody and will for most 80’s stars that don’t have many figures, but if the TNA thing is true, they better realize the market for those guys is not going to sell many for that price point Maybe I would buy Homicide, AMW and MCMG out of the ppl I’m assuming they could do. But it’s pretty limited in ‘big’ names. I guess Punk and Macho Man, Shamrock Just not something I would be looking forward to from PowerTown |
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Post by drblazelj on Nov 5, 2023 9:48:46 GMT -5
I understand the hesitancy of wanting Powertown to stick with wrestling legends, but adding a tna line could help in a lot of ways. New molds, new parts, more figures being put out.
They’ve also mentioned they aren’t just a figure company. They’re doing shirts, i remember hearing something about like coins on the MWFP.
More money coming for Powertown should mean more figures. Every name helps. IMO
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Post by wwa on Nov 5, 2023 11:30:33 GMT -5
I disagree, based on who would be available. A lot of the big names from the original TNA run are elsewhere, either back with WWE in a Legends contract (Hogan/AJ Styles/Nash/BookerT/Steiner/Angle) or in AEW (Jarrett/Lethal) so not sure who would qualify. I just think if Powertown got the TNA license, it would go against their initially stated goal of having this company be a place where these former legends can sign on and get some sort of compensation for their wrestling past. These are the guys that WWE has deemed "not a big enough name" to sign. So while I am sure they would make great TNA figures, I would hope that they stick with their intended goals for the company. I remember hearing about TNA’s legacy contracts or whatever, so I’m sure with some tiptoeing, people not active on tv could get figures out of this line. For example, Abyss, my biggest want. I think early TNA guys like: America’s Most Wanted, The Naturals, Ken Shamrock, Rhino, Raven, Motor City Machine Guns, would do a decent job. Especially in a limited run. I can’t imagine anyone in this world suggesting Naturals figures unless you are one of them |
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Post by drblazelj on Nov 5, 2023 12:14:52 GMT -5
I remember hearing about TNA’s legacy contracts or whatever, so I’m sure with some tiptoeing, people not active on tv could get figures out of this line. For example, Abyss, my biggest want. I think early TNA guys like: America’s Most Wanted, The Naturals, Ken Shamrock, Rhino, Raven, Motor City Machine Guns, would do a decent job. Especially in a limited run. I can’t imagine anyone in this world suggesting Naturals figures unless you are one of them Really was just trying to throw in another early TNA tag team. |
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Post by pooch2423 on Nov 5, 2023 13:01:25 GMT -5
I remember hearing about TNA’s legacy contracts or whatever, so I’m sure with some tiptoeing, people not active on tv could get figures out of this line. For example, Abyss, my biggest want. I think early TNA guys like: America’s Most Wanted, The Naturals, Ken Shamrock, Rhino, Raven, Motor City Machine Guns, would do a decent job. Especially in a limited run. I can’t imagine anyone in this world suggesting Naturals figures unless you are one of them The naturals would be an instant buy for me. So we’re at least 2 |
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Post by PVA on Nov 5, 2023 13:11:57 GMT -5
I understand the hesitancy of wanting Powertown to stick with wrestling legends, but adding a tna line could help in a lot of ways. New molds, new parts, more figures being put out. They’ve also mentioned they aren’t just a figure company. They’re doing shirts, i remember hearing something about like coins on the MWFP. More money coming for Powertown should mean more figures. Every name helps. IMO I kinda disagree. TNA/Impact active wrestlers aren’t going to be selling at their current model/price. And without expanding the staff at PT this will only delay releasing figures that would have a higher demand. Regardless we need an update from Powertown. Great figures but Too quiet and too long since they’ve released anything. |
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Post by azraelms on Nov 5, 2023 23:33:58 GMT -5
I understand the hesitancy of wanting Powertown to stick with wrestling legends, but adding a tna line could help in a lot of ways. New molds, new parts, more figures being put out. They’ve also mentioned they aren’t just a figure company. They’re doing shirts, i remember hearing something about like coins on the MWFP. More money coming for Powertown should mean more figures. Every name helps. IMO I kinda disagree. TNA/Impact active wrestlers aren’t going to be selling at their current model/price. And without expanding the staff at PT this will only delay releasing figures that would have a higher demand. Regardless we need an update from Powertown. Great figures but Too quiet and too long since they’ve released anything. This. To preface this, I am not a big TNA fan, and don't watch the product. The times I have, I just haven't really cared. I watched it on and off during it's 'heyday' - Jeff Jarret, AJ Styles, then the run with Joe/Angle/Sting etc, and also hoping that the Bischoff/Hogan run would do something (but not expecting anything) and just never got into it enough to stick around. Just these last few years I watched it when Kenny Omega kind of crossed over from AEW and still couldn't get into it. I certainly don't think that current TNA roster would command people preordering them at $45 per figure. People are used to WWE and AEW figures for 20-23 bucks a figure for current wrestlers. So asking twice that for a line of figures that have half the fan base seems like a tough sell. The fan base is not enough to get them into the big stores - Target/Wal-mart, and I don't know what would need to be done to get them on Amazon/EE/spamS or any other online site - including Ringside. We never saw Ultras series on on Ringside, so that tells me that they would most likely not carry TNA. So I just don't think that Powertown and TNA would be a good fit. They seem to have done well with Ultras series 1, people seem to be looking forward to Remcos, and I just think that mixing TNA into the mix would be...... diluting their brand.... and it would not work well. I think they should stick with their niche for now, build back up their brand as their momentum has been lost due to the long timeframe without news, and maybe in a few years if they are still successful, they can look to expand into a current roster. |
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Post by heelturn on Nov 6, 2023 7:45:55 GMT -5
I agree with everyone saying TNA would be a bad idea. Any big names are already spoken for elsewhere (Sting, Hogan, AJ, Joe) and the deeper cuts simply will not sell at the Powertown price point. I honestly think Abdullah The Butcher would easily outsell Cowboy James Storm. No disrespect intended to Storm. Powertown has found their niche, and should stick with the classics.
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Post by @brit_figs on Nov 6, 2023 10:01:03 GMT -5
But imagine a Powertown TNA Raven in elite form.
Wow 😍😍😍
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Post by lankylefty17 on Nov 6, 2023 12:15:24 GMT -5
I guess I dont care one way or the other. I won't touch a TNA line, but if it helps to fund the legends stuff (not a guarantee at all) and helps speed up these lines getting out the door (also definitely not a guarantee) then hooray for everyone.
But there is definitely something else going on. The Remco line has been teased for over a year now with no dates or even hints at figures being ready. They had a promotional two pack on pre-order for over a month. They're "big announcement" was draining the inventory of series 1. They're stalling, either because funds or tight or because there's another deal (TNA) that may push out whatever other plans they originally had...
...or they're just stalling for black friday to drop a bunch of new stuff on us when wallets are at their most ready...
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Post by 3poajamie on Nov 6, 2023 13:03:20 GMT -5
If they could link 1 or 2 TNA talent in a Powertown series then it wouldn’t seem so bad. They clearly have an open chat with TNA because Myers comes with the Digital Media Championship.
Powertown have the rights for NWA (once again Cardona is coming with NWA title) I believe so this wouldn’t be too farfetched
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Post by azraelms on Nov 6, 2023 21:43:45 GMT -5
If they could link 1 or 2 TNA talent in a Powertown series then it wouldn’t seem so bad. They clearly have an open chat with TNA because Myers comes with the Digital Media Championship. Powertown have the rights for NWA (once again Cardona is coming with NWA title) I believe so this wouldn’t be too farfetched I would be fine with them adding a TNA talent to each wave. I wouldn't get it, but I would understand why they do it. Then again, this is just speculation, so until we hear something more concrete, it is all just a guess. |
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Post by The Brain on Nov 8, 2023 17:38:22 GMT -5
Got Magnum and now ol' Stan. The only 2 that can sign their respective figs from series 1  |
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Post by Mr. Yellow on Nov 9, 2023 20:51:51 GMT -5
Maybe PowerTown purchased or is merging with another company.
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