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Post by stormbreaker on Dec 21, 2022 10:59:55 GMT -5
I saw a couple of people suggest a Dark Side Hulk Hogan figure.
I didn’t get to watch a lot of WCW back then, and that whole era of a mustache-less Hogan wearing a black robe and hefting a sword was always a mystery. Either that, or I suppressed it from memory.
Anyway, I just watched a video from a series called WCW Blunders, or something like that.
I kind of wish this era had remained a mystery.
Sooo bad. But so hilarious.
“Where am I?! There’s no Hulkamaniacs here!”
And the greatest line of all: “Aaah! It’s not hot!”
Dear Mother of Mercy, that was unbelievable.
I think I may devote a shelf to what I’ll refer to as my “Weird Hogan Shelf.” It’ll be reserved for stuff like War Bonnet, Mr. America, Desert Storm, and Dark Side/Sith Hogan, if they ever make that one.
And to think, less than a year later, Bash at the Beach ‘96 would occur.
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Post by LA Times on Dec 21, 2022 11:32:15 GMT -5
It was basically a test run to see if a change of character would work.
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Post by stormbreaker on Dec 21, 2022 11:38:43 GMT -5
It was basically a test run to see if a change of character would work. Yeah, that’s what I read/heard. It’s good they got the kinks worked out during that test run! |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 21, 2022 12:12:41 GMT -5
It was the first attempt to heel turn Hogan. It was the Hollywood look before the nwo. I believe he was shaving the mustache anyways because of a role he was gonna play for a tv series or movie so it had something to do with Hollywood in that sense anyways and then the full heel turn came a year later.
Don’t get me wrong..it is wrestlecrap and cringy but that’s what things were like then. I loved it
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Post by stormbreaker on Dec 21, 2022 12:43:09 GMT -5
It was the first attempt to heel turn Hogan. It was the Hollywood look before the nwo. I believe he was shaving the mustache anyways because of a role he was gonna play for a tv series or movie so it had something to do with Hollywood in that sense anyways and then the full heel turn came a couple years later. Don’t get me wrong..it is wrestlecrap and cringy but that’s what things were like then. I loved it Yeah, all that makes sense. I would have loved it too, if I had seen it as it was happening. |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 21, 2022 12:57:19 GMT -5
I loved heels growing up but also loved hulk. I wanted him to turn heel so bad and eventually got my wish when I was in college. I’m 44 and even today I’m wearing a Hollywood hogan t-shirt under my sweatshirt as I type this
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Dec 21, 2022 13:13:51 GMT -5
A Dark Side Hogan would be a simple but fun figure for sure. You get the novelty of a Hogan without the handlebar and all the accessories
- Ridiculous sword
- Phantom of the Opera mask
- Big black hooded cloak
Ya gotta have the black neck brace
I'd mash it up with the dark burgundy boots from the Venice Beach promo
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Post by CM Tusk on Dec 21, 2022 13:19:19 GMT -5
Man was always a cartoon character. Why I was such a big fan as a kid.
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ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Dec 21, 2022 13:34:04 GMT -5
OH!! ITS NOT HOT!!
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Post by stormbreaker on Dec 23, 2022 10:45:23 GMT -5
The Lord of the Rings films came out when my two oldest kids were around early elementary school age, and I bought a bunch of LOTR figures for them. The most fun one was the Gollum figure that came with a boulder accessory that, when pressed, had an audio clip. “Myyy Preciousss” used to scare the heck out of them, because I would hide it nearby and hit the button at unexpected moments.
While I’m personally not much for playsets, although I love seeing people’s displays on here that feature them, I would have the greatest time with a “Rare white Bengal tiger” Hogan figure with a Dungeon of Doom “Not Hot Water Spring” accessory that, when activated, sounded one of a few choice quotes at random.
“There’s no Hulkamaniacs here!”
“I’ve never been here before!”
“Ahhh!! It’s not hot!!”
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Dec 23, 2022 11:36:31 GMT -5
That would be a fine Legends line figure I think
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Post by crush on Dec 23, 2022 11:43:53 GMT -5
Given all the other eras of Hogan they’re hitting, this seems inevitable.
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Post by The Big Boss Man on Dec 23, 2022 11:52:10 GMT -5
Ya gotta have the black neck brace Look at that tan! I would have to seriously consider buying this Hogan. I remember it like yesterday but it was never anything I wanted. I may snag it, though. |
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 23, 2022 12:15:55 GMT -5
I’d also need the Taskmaster and the Butcher
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Post by swampthing on Dec 23, 2022 20:19:59 GMT -5
Who is that homeless guy Hogan and Savage are hanging with and when are we getting an elite figure of him?
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Post by kiphouse on Dec 23, 2022 20:26:31 GMT -5
Funb hogan should come first. Even if it has to be an exclusive
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Post by DrakeParker on Dec 26, 2022 6:23:40 GMT -5
Funb hogan should come first. Even if it has to be an exclusive |
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Post by The Assassin on Dec 26, 2022 6:41:41 GMT -5
Funb hogan should come first. Even if it has to be an exclusive Personally I can live without FUNB Hogan but I would love a New Blood era Billy Kidman |
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