theman
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Post by theman on Jun 4, 2022 21:35:52 GMT -5
I was making my rounds around the local Targets today and as I came upon the WWE figures I saw a younger lady buying Mean Mark and Edge legend figures. I already have the set so I just said "Awesome, nice to see another legends fan". She replied that she didn't even know who they were, her little boy liked to play with WWE action figures so she was just buying whatever. At first I didn't think much about that but as I stood there for a minute it started to bother me. If parents like her are just buying "whatever" for the kids then why can't they buy basics or current stars instead of legend elites. It's going to be that much harder to find the newest Hogan, Macho or the upcoming collector's edition Bulldog if parents are just picking up random figures for their kids they are just going to play with not knowing the difference and putting even more of a hardship on collectors like all of us. I didn't want to be too rude but I did mention this to the lady in a round about way but she didn't seem to understand or care I guess. This got me thinking, should legend elites and Ultimates be in the neca area of stores to cut down on parents buying random stuff?? It might make collection alot easier.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2022 21:38:48 GMT -5
I’m officially sold. This is a gimmick account.
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Post by LA Times on Jun 4, 2022 21:43:18 GMT -5
I was making my rounds around the local Targets today and as I came upon the WWE figures I saw a younger lady buying Mean Mark and Edge legend figures. I already have the set so I just said "Awesome, nice to see another legends fan". She replied that she didn't even know who they were, her little boy liked to play with WWE action figures so she was just buying whatever. At first I didn't think much about that but as I stood there for a minute it started to bother me. If parents like her are just buying "whatever" for the kids then why can't they buy basics or current stars instead of legend elites. It's going to be that much harder to find the newest Hogan, Macho or the upcoming collector's edition Bulldog if parents are just picking up random figures for their kids they are just going to play with not knowing the difference and putting even more of a hardship on collectors like all of us. I didn't want to be too rude but I did mention this to the lady in a round about way but she didn't seem to understand or care I guess. This got me thinking, should legend elites and Ultimates be in the neca area of stores to cut down on parents buying random stuff?? It might make collection alot easier. You shouldve told her to get in touch with me. I couldve sold her Basic Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman and Big E figures at rockbottom prices and thrown in a DVD. |
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Post by theman on Jun 4, 2022 21:47:17 GMT -5
I'm not trying to be a jerk but my point is should the legend elites be with the neca figures since that area attracts mostly collectors. Like I said, it's hard enough to find some of these without parents messing things up just buying random stuff.
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Post by wholefnshow420 on Jun 4, 2022 21:47:38 GMT -5
This makes no sense why would it matter if they are buying legends or current figures elites ultimates or basics from the store for a kid that is going to play with them even if they don't know who they are or not, maybe the kids know who they are,but that's what they are made for kids to play with. and that's also why we have ringside and various other online stores to buy figures from for us adults besides the more bought from retail the better chance of newer waves to be sent out to replenish the stock at the store I've let multiple collectors edition/ harder to find figures in-store I've had in my hands go to kids in the aisle looking for new figures it's not a big deal
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Post by CM Tusk on Jun 4, 2022 21:53:53 GMT -5
Gimmick accounts are the worst
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Post by LA Times on Jun 4, 2022 22:09:53 GMT -5
I'm not trying to be a jerk but my point is should the legend elites be with the neca figures since that area attracts mostly collectors. Like I said, it's hard enough to find some of these without parents messing things up just buying random stuff. Mattel WWE is primarily a children's toyline and if the Legends series is to be sold at mass retail, it still has to appeal to kids. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 4, 2022 22:17:37 GMT -5
Isn't it a good thing that parents are also buying the Legends figures? A lot of people are saying Series 13, Mean Mark, Chyna etc. are warming the shelves 🤷♂️.
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Post by LK3 on Jun 4, 2022 22:30:46 GMT -5
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Post by jong on Jun 4, 2022 22:36:31 GMT -5
The legends series has become very easy to collect and are in abundance , we need them to keep selling for the line to thrive and continue. So Moms and Dads feel free to purchase.
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jdthegame82
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Post by jdthegame82 on Jun 4, 2022 22:40:30 GMT -5
Lolol
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Jun 4, 2022 22:45:20 GMT -5
Next time you see her, send her my way. She could buy the countless Rihos, Hagers, and Basic AJs clogging up our damn shelves
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Post by underoos on Jun 4, 2022 22:51:01 GMT -5
I have just one question.....Was she hot?
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Post by kinnikuman on Jun 4, 2022 22:58:16 GMT -5
OP should delete his account.
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Post by Rock-Is-King on Jun 4, 2022 23:05:15 GMT -5
I can sorta see both sides of this ….on one hand, parents should focus more on buying the basic figures for their kids to play with since those are geared more for that very purpose including their cheaper price ….on the other hand, they’re all sold in public stores so basically it’s first come first serve whether it’s a collector or a parent buying for their kids
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Post by RuthlessFigs on Jun 4, 2022 23:14:52 GMT -5
One of the very first figures i got as a kid was the Classic Superstars 12 Dean Malenko.
Did i know who he was? No.
Did i love the figure? Yes.
That figure was probably my first introduction to a Legend, so it made me want to learn about him, and other Legend's.
Though now, i have this dreadful cloud of guilt over my head, knowing that my Mum bought that Malenko and ruined some adult collector's chances at finding him, when she could have just bought me a Ruthless Aggression Matt Striker instead. She should have known better!!!
Anyway, this post has to be a joke. If someone genuinely thinks like this, please consider another line to collect.
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Post by zen411 on Jun 4, 2022 23:47:36 GMT -5
Ooooh I have a better idea than sticking them in the collector zone where some know nothing mother might still stumble upon them. Make Target stock them in a different random aisle for each legends wave. Then Steve can provide specific instructions to only this forum where to find them. Legends 15 could be in the camping supplies aisle. Legends 16 could be in women's undergarments aisle. Then all the macho men and hogans could be ours and ours only. Lol lol 😆
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Post by mikeawesome on Jun 4, 2022 23:58:37 GMT -5
I really don't thank it will be a problem at least parents are buying them every target I go to there clogging the shelves I seen Bob Orton for $6.95 it was at least 6 of them it makes no sense to move them its not that serious THERE SELLING.
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Post by mightyone29 on Jun 5, 2022 0:20:18 GMT -5
I really don't thank it will be a problem at least parents are buying them every target I go to there clogging the shelves I seen Bob Orton for $6.95 it was at least 6 of them it makes no sense to move them its not that serious THERE SELLING. If the boxing gloves fit other figures, I was going to buy a few of those ortons and start up a brawl for all. |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Jun 5, 2022 0:35:13 GMT -5
God forbid a parent buy their child a TOY before a grown man is able to get it
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