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Post by jumpinjefffarmer on Apr 6, 2023 8:12:10 GMT -5
This won't be popular (as it wasn't last time) but again, I'm very happy that it has failed - miserably.
The fact remains - mattel should be focusing on the WWE product.
Ddp ultimate? Rey ultimate? Steiner ultimate? Hogan and warrior ultimates?
Whoever at mattel pushed this idea forward will be answering some questions right now. This spot should have been the attitude era stage with attitude era figures.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 6, 2023 8:19:33 GMT -5
This won't be popular (as it wasn't last time) but again, I'm very happy that it has failed - miserably. The fact remains - mattel should be focusing on the WWE product. Ddp ultimate? Rey ultimate? Steiner ultimate? Hogan and warrior ultimates? Whoever at mattel pushed this idea forward will be answering some questions right now. This spot should have been the attitude era stage with attitude era figures. And it woulda been $100 more with even more repeat UE figures. Thereβs a reason they went with WCW. It was cheaper to produce. They figured it woulda been easier to get everyone to make the transition to a higher priced crowdfund at $400 than $500.
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Post by jumpinjefffarmer on Apr 6, 2023 8:22:37 GMT -5
This won't be popular (as it wasn't last time) but again, I'm very happy that it has failed - miserably. The fact remains - mattel should be focusing on the WWE product. Ddp ultimate? Rey ultimate? Steiner ultimate? Hogan and warrior ultimates? Whoever at mattel pushed this idea forward will be answering some questions right now. This spot should have been the attitude era stage with attitude era figures. And it woulda been $100 more with even more repeat UE figures. Thereβs a reason they went with WCW. It was cheaper to produce. They figured it woulda been easier to get everyone to make the transition to a higher priced crowdfund at $400 than $500. OK. Doesn't seem to be working out to well though....
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Post by WOOOOOO on Apr 6, 2023 8:26:46 GMT -5
Maybe an unpopular opinion but the failure of this product is entirely on the figures. If DDP and Steiner were the given ones rather than Rey and Hogan I think this would be much further along. They simply counted on people wanting those figures so much they would pay this crazy price. Without them the entire value of this is lost.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Apr 6, 2023 8:29:05 GMT -5
There's always a debate within one whether to get a higher-priced item. Can I afford it? Do I have the room? What if people don't do it and I don't get the higher-tier figures I want? Then the whole out-of-country shipping scenario and charges?
I know in the New Gen I decided to do it when I heard about Macho Man and the table. That is what put me over because if I was going to get it - I might as well capitalize and get the extra figure. I think the same should be true about early investors. That we get the Hulk because we were the first lemmings to jump to lead the charge.
I definitely think, that after the 7th goes by - that if we don't get 5,000 Mattel would be wise to throw us a new curve ball. Steiner at 5,000 or 6,000 and I think it happens. Hulk could move to Steiner's slot at 9.
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 6, 2023 8:29:27 GMT -5
Only 3,400 more backers to push it over the finish line by tomorrow night.
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Post by Jim Cornetteβs Wendyβs Orderπ on Apr 6, 2023 8:33:36 GMT -5
Only 3,400 more backers to push it over the finish line by tomorrow night. Itβs within the realm of possibility that this makes it over that 5k mark - but itβll be interesting thatβs for sure. Hoping it keeps the momentum it seems to have picked up over the last 24 hours going
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 6, 2023 8:35:09 GMT -5
Just buy one of the other 2 similar UE Hogans already made or make it better with UE or Elite NWO Hogan, Hogan and Warrior are the least wanted figures from the set that no one really asked forThat's actually not true, people have been asking for both a WCW Hogan and a Warrior in non-wrestling gear and duster for a while now, maybe not as an ultimate figure but they have been asking for them. Also, people have been asking for a non-torn/non-Velcro Hogan shirt and the big gold belt with the WCW logo on it instead of WWE. Oddly enough, I'm not a huge Ultimate Warrior fan. However, he's looking kind of nice, and I really like his boots and duster. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want that figure. I still love my first UE Warrior though. I want Hogan too. I think what I might do is display the stage without the ramp and when I want to photograph them display them on my desk. Crazy how quickly my mind changed after a few days. I was initially pissed with the selection of figures, but I guess I'm warming up. Yeah, I think that is my most wanted figure from this set. It's either him or Steiner, but I would prefer Steiner in one of his other attires. The order of figures from most liked to least for me are Warrior, Steiner, Hogan, DDP, Rey.
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Post by βππ£π ππ ππππ on Apr 6, 2023 8:48:22 GMT -5
Just went back and found this post in the New Gen Arena from the day Macho Man ended. 8:23am EST -- 3,848 9:23am EST -- 3,929 (+81) 10:23am EST -- 4,025 (+96) 11:23am EST -- 4,174 (+149) 12:23am EST -- 4,346 (+172) 1:23pm EST -- 4,555 (+209) 2:23pm EST -- 4,761 (+206) 3:23pm EST -- 5,109 (+348) 4:23pm EST -- 5,392 (+283) 5:23pm EST -- 5,645 (+253) 6:23pm EST -- 5,929 (+284) 7:23pm EST -- 6,209 (+280) New: 8:23pm EST -- 6,530 (+321) T-Minus 3hrs and 37 minutes until Macho Ends QUITE the push on the final day. I don't think this Hogan has nearly the same buzz that the New Gen Macho Man had but it is not impossible.
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Post by Warriah' on Apr 6, 2023 9:15:42 GMT -5
Just went back and found this post in the New Gen Arena from the day Macho Man ended. 8:23am EST -- 3,848 9:23am EST -- 3,929 (+81) 10:23am EST -- 4,025 (+96) 11:23am EST -- 4,174 (+149) 12:23am EST -- 4,346 (+172) 1:23pm EST -- 4,555 (+209) 2:23pm EST -- 4,761 (+206) 3:23pm EST -- 5,109 (+348) 4:23pm EST -- 5,392 (+283) 5:23pm EST -- 5,645 (+253) 6:23pm EST -- 5,929 (+284) 7:23pm EST -- 6,209 (+280) New: 8:23pm EST -- 6,530 (+321) T-Minus 3hrs and 37 minutes until Macho Ends QUITE the push on the final day. I don't think this Hogan has nearly the same buzz that the New Gen Macho Man had but it is not impossible. So about 2.5k? Even if this arena got that much now itβd still fall short. Overall probably wouldnβt have been too far off if international buyers hadnβt been scammed.
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Post by cldbld on Apr 6, 2023 9:30:56 GMT -5
Serious question.
If a crowd fund is needed to get new parts made, why does Hogan not have a new belt mold?
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Post by The Assassin on Apr 6, 2023 9:38:14 GMT -5
Guys now is the time to help spread the word, if you know anyone outside WF who is into figures (even non-wrestling), or even know any non-figure-collector WCW fans who might still consider a cool display piece - send them the link. Worst case they'll find it interesting to see, even if they don't want to back it. And if you're a member of other forums with off-topic sections, post the link, try to get as many eyes on this as possible. I know some people will say Mattel should be doing more to promote it, and I do agree, but regardless please take a few seconds to copy and paste this link to a few people or a few places online. Think of it as helping your fellow WF collectors who want this. creations.mattel.com/products/wwe-ultimate-edition-wcw-monday-nitro-entrance-stage-hvf82
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Apr 6, 2023 9:46:20 GMT -5
Serious question. If a crowd fund is needed to get new parts made, why does Hogan not have a new belt mold? π£π£π£
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Apr 6, 2023 10:02:35 GMT -5
And it woulda been $100 more with even more repeat UE figures. Thereβs a reason they went with WCW. It was cheaper to produce. They figured it woulda been easier to get everyone to make the transition to a higher priced crowdfund at $400 than $500. OK. Doesn't seem to be working out to well though.... And yet you think a Raw stage wouldβve done better with more repeat characters lmao
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Apr 6, 2023 10:09:53 GMT -5
Just buy one of the other 2 similar UE Hogans already made or make it better with UE or Elite NWO Hogan, Hogan and Warrior are the least wanted figures from the set that no one really asked forThat's actually not true, people have been asking for both a WCW Hogan and a Warrior in non-wrestling gear and duster for a while now, maybe not as an ultimate figure but they have been asking for them. Also, people have been asking for a non-torn/non-Velcro Hogan shirt and the big gold belt with the WCW logo on it instead of WWE.Β Oddly enough, I'm not a huge Ultimate Warrior fan. However, he's looking kind of nice, and I really like his boots and duster. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I want that figure. I still love my first UE Warrior though. I want Hogan too. I think what I might do is display the stage without the ramp and when I want to photograph them display them on my desk. Crazy how quickly my mind changed after a few days. I was initially pissed with the selection of figures, but I guess I'm warming up. Yeah, I think that is my most wanted figure from this set. It's either him or Steiner, but I would prefer Steiner in one of his other attires. The order of figures from most liked to least for me are Warrior, Steiner, Hogan, DDP, Rey.Β For me, it's Steiner and DDP. Ultimately, I wanted a jeans DDP, but I did want this attire as an ultimate. I'm just curious as to whether or not we're going to get the highly requested neutral/straight faced scan. Steiner is also in my favorite gear if his, except that Mattel didn't give him a lot of decal. I don't like how they didn't sculpt his biker trunks or give him shorter boots. Hopefully, if we do get him they'll correct those mistakes.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 6, 2023 10:14:57 GMT -5
Just went back and found this post in the New Gen Arena from the day Macho Man ended. QUITE the push on the final day. I don't think this Hogan has nearly the same buzz that the New Gen Macho Man had but it is not impossible. So about 2.5k? Even if this arena got that much now itβd still fall short. Overall probably wouldnβt have been too far off if international buyers hadnβt been scammed. It's def a much more dire situation, we went in to the last day of Macho with over double the amount of backers and lower tier goals.
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Apr 6, 2023 10:26:27 GMT -5
If you have a Twitter or Instagram please post this on your story. Try to tag Hogan or Rey. Let's get the attention rolling. For those of you who have, thank you for participating and keeping the energy positive.
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Post by skogen on Apr 6, 2023 10:36:26 GMT -5
Wonder how many cancellations will come in once Hogan's not a part of it.
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Post by micco on Apr 6, 2023 10:37:27 GMT -5
It was never gonna be 300 bucks. If they only sold 5000 at 300 a pop they probably would only be making pennies in profit. This is Mattel. THE toy company in the world. Thereβs no reason they need to do crowd funding. They could have produced this entrance stage as an exclusive online release and still made money. Obviously not because it must sell a minimum of 5000 units at 400 bucks each in order to make what they consider an acceptable profit margin
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Apr 6, 2023 10:38:26 GMT -5
Serious question. If a crowd fund is needed to get new parts made, why does Hogan not have a new belt mold? But he does. New WCW belt and new weight belt
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