Next Crowd Fund will be EXPENSIVE

The more I think about this, I think the best way to phrase my initial reaction is that this seems like an interesting "all-or-nothing" gamble. I think if it reaches 11,000 backers, everyone who backs will see the set as worth it, and if it fails people will be pissed but get their money back and chalk it up to a failed crowdfund as other lines have had and more than survived to continue launching great crowdfund projects. But if it hits say 8,500 backers (which would be hitting the New Gen Arena # at double the price), will people be pissed they're spending $400 on a stage, Rey, DDP and Hogan(if they ordered early enough) as opposed to the two highly demanded figures? Obviously that's how crowdfunding works so I certainly wouldn't feel "bad" for those people, but it could create an weird situation where people are waiting a year for a set where they're not getting the figs they wanted (and likely the two with the most potential resale value for people who think about ordering and then subsidizing through resale). It's going to prove to be interesting to follow.

But I didn't watch WCW. So they have to try and sell to a lot of people who didn't watch it.

I love warrior, and have most of his figs, but I disagree on it being the 11k to nudge more people.

New gen crawled to the 8k mark.

I don't see this hitting 11k

And if it doesn't? The hole thing isn't worth 400 imo. Especially a thrown in Hogan figure that looks exactly like his other 2 ultimates.

I mean, forgive my ignorance, but you got a late WCW warrior, Steiner and DDP.

But you have a debuting Hogan, with a late nitro stage? The attire choice is throwing me off. But did nitro have that stage when Hogan debuted? Forgive my ignorance 😂

The stage is amazing! Definitely backing. Only figure I have no interest in is the Rey. Other than that I'm hoping we hit all levels to get up to the warrior, but that's alot of units to move. How many of thr new generation sets were sold?

stooge

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I’m glad I’m not the only one who feels that way towards him.

Watch out because I think both of his fans are still lurking this forum.

Just kidding. I do not mind him as a wrestler at all. But the way he treats his fans is insane considering how he does all he can to shill merch/exclusive toys/Patreon for MWF.

I've seen first hand accounts of plenty of shady/disrespectful trades or business with him. Low balls people like crazy and then harrasses them when they say no to his ridiculous offers. Will do trades with people and his part of the trade isn't up to the standard he says it is. And when people speak up he just calls them a mark and blocks them. Thinks he can offer you $20 and a signed 8x10 for a grail item. And at least one time he refused to replace a ruined 8x10 he sent because it "wasn't his fault" it got ruined in the mail. I imagine he has just about an endless supply of 8x10s and its his own autograph, and that guy probably gave him a sweet deal if he's taking a signed photo in return. Then blocked the guy for asking for a new one. Just seems like a carny move to me. 

Almost always flying colors for Mattel but is quick to ruin the reputation of smaller toy companies who don't buddy up with his brand or let his YouTube break the news of new figures coming out. 

And then just add in all of his comments like this!! Dude just told everyone that they aren't real fans and their collection doesn't mean s*** if you don't cough up $400 and get this thing backed. He's always stooging like this. 

Yeah good point. I do feel that Bischoff is better executed from an elite standpoint, but conversely, he's also the perfect type of character to execute in a crowdfund. I guess the decision (if there was one) came down to molds/making a new UE mold for him.

And that's encouraging whether you back this or not, that more WCW talent could be on the way. 2022 was the year of the belt, where we saw so many new titles being added to the line. And kudos to Mattel for their work to make those all happen.

WCW-wise, I really hope we get some iconic mid-card talent instead of more Booker T, Rey Mysterio, Hogan, Hall, Nash, etc.

I'm sure Mattel pushes for figures of a lot of talent and get denied, but man, having figures of Konnan, Glacier, Mortis, Norman Smiley, Buff Bagwell, Disco Inferno, La Parka, Juventud Guerrera, and Kidman just to name a few, would be huge wins for WCW fans.

Nitro didn't even exist until almost a year and a half after Hogan debuted. It still work because he did have that look during Nitro, but still...there are other Hogans that would have worked better.