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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 10, 2023 18:17:13 GMT -5
I'm not a keyboard warrior I will knock you TF out and then spend half an hour posting about it on Twitter.
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nikostoybox
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Post by nikostoybox on Apr 10, 2023 18:29:50 GMT -5
This crowdfund is ultimately a case of 1. Many people not putting money where their mouths are and 2. Understandably being too expensive for some international collectors when compared to the US price tag.
Here is Australia we do not take the hit too bad but I can sympathize with the UK in particular. That being said it is probably naive of me but I thought the US would have had at least 4k in backers.
Clearly alot of time,research and development went into this and to even have that amazing lighting included this is a fantastic value stage for Us$400. When I saw it announced I expected US$500 for the stage alone and would have paid it. This is not some $100 pop up this is unprecedented and IMO worth every cent.
Was Hogan the right choice for early bird? Maybe not,but for those who do not understand the business and production viewpoint it was a good way to give us extra value AND a belt that has been long requested. Now if it backs we lose that full value.
Also Steve did not deserve a bar of what he got on here yesterday that was absolutely disgusting. No more needs to be said on the fact he has been here for a long time and still takes his own time to interact. That he said the MC team fought for this price tag speaks volumes. I backed twice and will stay faithful that it hits 5k. That stage is the selling point for me.
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 10, 2023 18:30:32 GMT -5
I'm not a keyboard warrior I will knock you TF out and then spend half an hour posting about it on Twitter.
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ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝
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ask me about how Verizon owes me over $4,000
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Apr 10, 2023 18:37:32 GMT -5
Littlemisskittn was saintegenevieve‘s shoot account.
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chosenone13
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Post by chosenone13 on Apr 10, 2023 18:37:51 GMT -5
i backed two of these and unfortunately i think we can stick a fork in this 20 backers in the last 48 hours any hope of this limping to 5k is gone
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 10, 2023 18:43:07 GMT -5
I cancelled mine on account of how bad I got owned I'm in the hospital rn with severe b u r n s plz send help but especially thoughts n prayerz.
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Post by screech on Apr 10, 2023 18:54:07 GMT -5
I cancelled mine on account of how bad I got owned I'm in the hospital rn with severe b u r n s plz send help but especially thoughts n prayerz.
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kanepilk
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Post by kanepilk on Apr 10, 2023 19:03:33 GMT -5
Having read the last few pages of posts, I really have no idea why Steve entertains this forum at all. Such nonsense posting.
He actually came on, on an Easter Sunday, and made a few worthwhile posts, and discussed even whether or not it'd make sense to re-include Hogan, would it "move the needle" on the project at all, or was it a waste of time. The chap is actually giving up time to put the question out there, with regards what to do.
That said, although it was clarified a few posts later, that adjusting the tiers, price point or the amount of backers needed for each is not possible, I do think it backs the stage into a corner it can't get out of. Personally, I still feel the issue is that it's a WCW product and the promotion just doesn't have the fan base to catapult this to success. That said, the stage is, nonetheless, an incredible piece of work.
I know many others have said this already, and I'm a broken record repeating advice that can't be taken up as it makes it financially impossible for Mattel, but I personally would consider backing more if all items were included. As it stands, however, I, like others, reckon there's not much chance of this coming with anything other than Rey, and that's not something I am enthused about. Total honesty - if Hogan were re-included by default, it still wouldn't entice me (personally).
If Hogan is to re-appear, I would strongly advise teaming him with Warrior (11k unlocks both Hogan and Warrior simultaneously) as a way to get people feeling like the 11k goal is worth getting to. Although, I honestly don't see 11k being reached, unfortunately.
But yeah, that's my ultimately useless opinion. I think with the tiers, price and backer amounts all being unable to be changed, the crowdfund is backed into a corner that it can't get out of. Which is a sad thing to see.
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Apr 10, 2023 19:04:10 GMT -5
Oh well I'll just buy a 3000$ 3d printer and make my own. It'll save me some money
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Post by screech on Apr 10, 2023 19:15:14 GMT -5
I cancelled mine on account of how bad I got owned I'm in the hospital rn with severe b u r n s plz send help but especially thoughts n prayerz.
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Post by deskjet on Apr 10, 2023 19:20:49 GMT -5
There’s over 3 weeks left. Anything can happen on Mattel’s end and there’s probably quite a few people waiting till the last minute to see what happens. Believe this was talked about in a recent video with Ryan ting about the cat and mouse between the two parties. I’m certainly not gonna revel in the demise over a few backers dropping out lol. Hundreds towards the end of the crowd fund, yea, panic mode. But now, we’ve got 25 days to hold onto.
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 10, 2023 19:27:03 GMT -5
I cancelled mine on account of how bad I got owned I'm in the hospital rn with severe b u r n s plz send help but especially thoughts n prayerz. Dang rip me
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ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Apr 10, 2023 19:28:42 GMT -5
Having read the last few pages of posts, I really have no idea why Steve entertains this forum at all. Such nonsense posting. He actually came on, on an Easter Sunday, and made a few worthwhile posts, and discussed even whether or not it'd make sense to re-include Hogan, would it "move the needle" on the project at all, or was it a waste of time. The chap is actually giving up time to put the question out there, with regards what to do. That said, although it was clarified a few posts later, that adjusting the tiers, price point or the amount of backers needed for each is not possible, I do think it backs the stage into a corner it can't get out of. Personally, I still feel the issue is that it's a WCW product and the promotion just doesn't have the fan base to catapult this to success. That said, the stage is, nonetheless, an incredible piece of work. I know many others have said this already, and I'm a broken record repeating advice that can't be taken up as it makes it financially impossible for Mattel, but I personally would consider backing more if all items were included. As it stands, however, I, like others, reckon there's not much chance of this coming with anything other than Rey, and that's not something I am enthused about. Total honesty - if Hogan were re-included by default, it still wouldn't entice me (personally). If Hogan is to re-appear, I would strongly advise teaming him with Warrior (11k unlocks both Hogan and Warrior simultaneously) as a way to get people feeling like the 11k goal is worth getting to. Although, I honestly don't see 11k being reached, unfortunately. But yeah, that's my ultimately useless opinion. I think with the tiers, price and backer amounts all being unable to be changed, the crowdfund is backed into a corner that it can't get out of. Which is a sad thing to see. The jokery and nonsense of the last 2 pages may not be the main problem. It may actually be the 140 pages before that of putting this set on trial.
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 10, 2023 19:32:06 GMT -5
Man I remember how close I was to buying the New Gen one, too. I was really being tempted by the Savage at the time (I'm a Savage collector), but now, I find it's not a figure I really...want? I do wish I got the Doink, and I still peruse eBay once in a while for it, but I don't need it bad enough to go through the effort to have sold off the pieces from the set I didn't want, so I'm glad I didn't go through with it in the end.
Such thoughts have not even passed through my head for this one. Shy of Scott Steiner, there's just nothing I want or need here.
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ilovejcp86
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Post by ilovejcp86 on Apr 10, 2023 19:33:12 GMT -5
this project, even at a higher price point, reached 2k backers faster than new gen fwiw. im looking at the old thread and it took about ~2 weeks to hit 2k.
edit: ok i forgot the macho had a time-limit in the new gen set. the whole new gen set was fully backed with everything unlocked almost 2 weeks before the whole crowd fund ended. they received 4k purchases on the final day of the macho man figure.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Apr 10, 2023 19:48:18 GMT -5
this project, even at a higher price point, reached 2k backers faster than new gen fwiw. im looking at the old thread and it took about ~2 weeks to hit 2k. edit: ok i forgot the macho had a time-limit in the new gen set. the whole new gen set was fully backed with everything unlocked almost 2 weeks before the whole crowd fund ended. they received 4k purchases on the final day of the macho man figure.
This is largely forgotten. While not on a completely even playing field, the Nitro stage has paced much better than the New Gen set. Lots of worry from those that do want it and doom and gloom for those who oddly want to see it fail. We still have 25 days left.
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 10, 2023 20:00:29 GMT -5
Having read the last few pages of posts... Such nonsense posting. Ahh sh*t, you gonna be ok?
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Apr 10, 2023 20:04:58 GMT -5
I do think they should have left a little budget open so they can add something later on In case this thing stalled
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GoCanes84
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Post by GoCanes84 on Apr 10, 2023 20:28:49 GMT -5
I hope Steve doesn’t let this thing did a slow, long and painful death. I don’t want to watch it suffer for the next thirty days or so. Just pull the plug now. Paging Dr. Kavorkian.
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GoCanes84
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Post by GoCanes84 on Apr 10, 2023 20:28:49 GMT -5
I hope Steve doesn’t let this thing did a slow, long and painful death. I don’t want to watch it suffer for the next thirty days or so. Just pull the plug now. Paging Dr. Kavorkian.
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