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Post by CM Tusk on Apr 5, 2023 23:26:27 GMT -5
If it does fail, and crowdfunds are dead in the water, they should use MC to release exclusive Ultimates every couple of months.
I. Need. More.
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champofakind
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Post by champofakind on Apr 5, 2023 23:27:58 GMT -5
Time to bring in what's up Mach? early early early bird. Send for the man!
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Apr 5, 2023 23:28:38 GMT -5
If it does fail, and crowdfunds are dead in the water, they should use MC to release exclusive Ultimates every couple of months. I. Need. More. I'd like to see Mattel use MC for accessories and little things we might not get. It would be the perfect place to include a WCW Nitro ring mat, barricade and announcer set.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Apr 5, 2023 23:28:50 GMT -5
If it does fail, and crowdfunds are dead in the water, they should use MC to release exclusive Ultimates every couple of months. I. Need. More. they should do this regardless also maybe they should’ve just done the stage as the crowdfund for like $200 and 5k backers and did the ultimates as made to order like with cody and logan
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Apr 5, 2023 23:32:44 GMT -5
I am not backing it because I have literally zero use for it, and I’m not foolish with my money because I want to hang on to it. That said, it’s awesome, and I hope it gets funded. I wish I was 12 and had the same bank account that I currently have. I’d get 6! I fail to see why everyone is so upset (aside from overseas collectors. You’re getting screwed royally). I’ll never understand why people actively want it to fail. Yes, Hollywood Hogan would’ve been better. Yes jeans DDP would’ve been better. Yes, I’d argue there’s better characters than another Warrior (and arguably Hogan, but Hogan is a draw for me). Nevertheless, I really do love all of the figs, and the stage is…probably THE coolest wrestling figure accessory ever released. If I could justify it I would back it.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 5, 2023 23:33:43 GMT -5
Time to bring in what's up Mach? early early early bird. Send for the man! theman
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Apr 6, 2023 1:08:46 GMT -5
I think Mattel Creations will need to focus more on exclusive figures then they will these huge pieces. I'll back an exclusive Elite or Ultimate, over a stage (even though this Nitro stage looks soo good).
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Post by hijito on Apr 6, 2023 2:24:34 GMT -5
i keep wondering if there was any way they could have reduced the price of this. maybe if it was crowdfunding just the stage without the figures. or maybe if it was smaller, in some cases "Real Scale" doesn't need to be REAL real scale exactly, cuz the video of this stage next to a normal sized man and sam roberts looks insanely large. the WCW blocks and banners didn't need to be that huge necessarily. i think size and weight is contributing to the outrageous international prices and maybe that could have been less if the entire thing was 30% smaller.
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Post by tim on Apr 6, 2023 2:41:21 GMT -5
backing this on Friday when I get back from vacation. I may be in the minority but I love the Rey Mysterio and I love the Hogan and I hope we get both of them and DDP too. I am choosing to be positive!
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 6, 2023 3:29:21 GMT -5
Na na na na - na na na na - hey hey hey - goodbyyyyeeee (Seriously just have a custom shirt made and you basically have this mid-ass figure.) Except that it has a new head scan and a new belt The belt will get released eventually and just head swap with just about any other Hogan released after the Amazon Hogan.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 6, 2023 3:34:28 GMT -5
Lol @ “If this fails it’s our fault, not Mattel’s”. The POS figure selections is 100% why this thing isn’t already funded! they could have replaced Hogan and Warrior with exclusive figures which was one of the cool parts of the New Gen Arena, Scott Hall and Nash would have worked, Billy Kidman and Lance Storm would have worked, I just feel these weren't the best choices, I'm on board with Rey, DDP and Steiner Yeah The UE's should have been unique stuff like the Doink. Not people (besides Scott) we have a million figures of already.
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Post by hiitsbrian on Apr 6, 2023 6:00:57 GMT -5
If this fails, I hope Mattel pivots from using Creations to offer expensive monstrosities that no one has room for to using it to give us more exclusive figures.
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Post by jacobl18 on Apr 6, 2023 6:06:45 GMT -5
Can anyone honestly give me a legit reason that Mattel couldn’t allow monthly payments on this? They’re a billion dollar company so it wouldn’t be an issue for them to come up with the 4 million needed to fund this.
Why couldn’t they offer this for $50 down and $30 a month until you’ve reached the $400? That way if someone balks after the first month Mattel just got a free $80 from them.
I’ve backed 2 of these already and I’m just bummed that this is probably gonna fail. I think if they would allow monthly payments we would already have 11k backers.
If Mattel gets all the money now or a year from now what difference does it make….in the end they will have more backers which means more money for them.
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Post by Old Zeke on Apr 6, 2023 6:08:07 GMT -5
If this doesn't work out, perhaps a future project could be made to order? I mean, the logistics may not work out, but it'd be cool.
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Post by mulkeymania on Apr 6, 2023 6:35:32 GMT -5
If it does fail, and crowdfunds are dead in the water, they should use MC to release exclusive Ultimates every couple of months. I. Need. More. they should do this regardless also maybe they should’ve just done the stage as the crowdfund for like $200 and 5k backers and did the ultimates as made to order like with cody and logan Yes, maybe fewer figures and a lower price point would help. This is close to $450 with shipping and tax. I think it would be helpful if they showed how this can be broken down and displayed on a shelf as it sounds like that is possible. I think that is a good option for some and then you can always display the full stage when you want to. The stage looks amazing and hope this gets funded.
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Post by hb2k4life on Apr 6, 2023 7:17:07 GMT -5
It wasnt all that bad was it I miss thedean170, that guy had the best decals on the market. The fixup section was always thriving with people uploading stuff talking about parts etc. I think I miss the RA era where people were making customs left and right. I even remember a guy named Nelly... Holy shoot, I also remember being part of the beginning of the animation era... I had a lot of friends in that section and YouTube. What a time... Even though he wasn't part of the boards Ralph was alive too. His custom outfits were the best hands down. Website is still up, but only offering about 1/4 of what they used too. Still wish I had some of his Undertaker outfits!
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Post by hb2k4life on Apr 6, 2023 7:22:29 GMT -5
If this doesn't reach Hogan/5000 backers by Friday, I think quite a few people will be cancelling. And if that's the case, it could be the beginning of the end... why would new people still back the set, when they're definitely getting less? So I think Friday is make-or-break time. There is something in their back pocket. Having Hogan funded at 5k by 4/7 means that they agree to make this thing with both figures regardless if it sells another unit (highly unlikely) but thats the deal. I really feel that if we miss out on Hogan, maybe starting April 30 they could make DDP the late bird figure at 5k to try to get this thing funded the last week! They are prepared to make this thing with 2 figures at 5k units, what difference does it make if its at the beginning or the end of the campaign. Yes, I get the idea to get it funded then try to knock each tier out this month, but what if...
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 6, 2023 7:48:15 GMT -5
I think what was offered is what we’re getting. Nothing is gonna be swapped around. Nothing is gonna be added later. If the early bird goal isn’t reached then Hogan is off the table. The only thing that I can see them doing is maybe adding some of Hogan’s accessories as a bonus tier. Like at 6K you get the WCW belt. 8K you get the shirts.
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Post by newgenandy on Apr 6, 2023 7:50:42 GMT -5
I think what offered is what we’re getting. Nothing is gonna be swapped around. Nothing is gonna be added later. If the early bird goal isn’t reached then Hogan is off the table. The only thing that I can see them doing is maybe adding some of Hogan’s accessories as a bonus tier. Like at 6K you get the WCW belt. 8K you get the shirts. And that’s the way it should be They should put out a project at tiers snd a price point people want If it doesn’t reach the min then that’s because not enough people want what offered. It shouldn’t be this hard to hit the min and if it is it’s because it’s not what people want People are still talking about the figures - literally every figure bar Rey is a bonus. Clearly mattel still haven’t done a good r Pugh job explaining every other figure isn’t factored into the initial price and is a bonus
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 6, 2023 7:59:04 GMT -5
I think what offered is what we’re getting. Nothing is gonna be swapped around. Nothing is gonna be added later. If the early bird goal isn’t reached then Hogan is off the table. The only thing that I can see them doing is maybe adding some of Hogan’s accessories as a bonus tier. Like at 6K you get the WCW belt. 8K you get the shirts. And that’s the way it should be They should put out a project at tiers snd a price point people want If it doesn’t reach the min then that’s because not enough people want what offered. It shouldn’t be this hard to hit the min and if it is it’s because it’s not what people want People are still talking about the figures - literally every figure bar Rey is a bonus. Clearly mattel still haven’t done a good r Pugh job explaining every other figure isn’t factored into the initial price and is a bonus Yeah they have to stick to their guns or they’ll just be sabotaging themselves for future projects. People already believe they’ll make changes because they added Macho last time. They do it again and no one is gonna believe what they’re offering is finite again. They’ll continue to play this game chicken hoping Mattel breaks and gives em more.
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