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Post by movingforward1988 on Apr 28, 2023 21:26:01 GMT -5
So Steve, has there been any talk of a WCW floor mat with flames and barricades to go with this arena. It wouldn't be complete without that flaming floor mat and we really need guard rails for these arenas. The New Gen, Nitro, and the Raw stage next year. Could all use the same guard rails. So please make it happen. Iam sure RSC or mattel creations wouldn't have a problem pick those items up.
Thanks
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Post by savedbytheringbell on Apr 28, 2023 23:36:41 GMT -5
I keep thinking about this last day surge. Is there anyone on here who’s planning to back but is actually waiting for the last day? And why?
I’m having trouble seeing where this surge comes from. Sure, some are waiting on tax returns. Maybe there’s a small % of hardcore wrestling fig collectors who haven’t somehow heard about the crowdfund. Are we purely counting on FOMO for luring in the needed backers? Is that enough?
I’m not criticizing the project at all, just trying to look at the analytics.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Apr 28, 2023 23:46:22 GMT -5
Not sure where that's from... but isn't it kind of false advertising? I know it says "to back the stage" - but I imagine a lot of people will look at that and think they're getting everything (ie. the ring) too... 😬 Collectors: “You should show it with the ring!!!!” Me: “Ok, here it is!” Other collectors: “This is false advertising.” Good times. It didn't dawn on me until reading this that the ring didn't come with it. There's nothing in the campaign dialogue that would imply the ring comes with it, so the fault is all mine. I guess I just assumed since the New Gen entrance had a ring and a figure at $250 this came with a ring, too. $260 ($400-$140 for Attitude Era ring) for the entrance and two figures does seem a bit steep. I'm not a WCW guy, so YMMV. All that being said, I hope it gets funded for those who want it and it allows Mattel to keep coming up with wild stuff like this.
Feedback was legitimately overwhelming that a ring wasn’t wanted in future crowdfunding projects so it was removed from the equation. I’d bet anything if it was included, feedback would have been extremely negative on its inclusion. these people are fickle my guy
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Post by SteveHulk on Apr 29, 2023 0:51:23 GMT -5
Collectors: “You should show it with the ring!!!!” Me: “Ok, here it is!” Other collectors: “This is false advertising.” Good times. Feedback was legitimately overwhelming that a ring wasn’t wanted in future crowdfunding projects so it was removed from the equation. I’d bet anything if it was included, feedback would have been extremely negative on its inclusion. these people are fickle my guy As I said, I didn't realize Steve had posted that... I thought it was from a store or website or something - so it came across as rather midleading/false advertising 🤷♂️. That's all. My bad.
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Post by CMW Toys on Apr 29, 2023 1:25:25 GMT -5
Not sure where that's from... but isn't it kind of false advertising? I know it says "to back the stage" - but I imagine a lot of people will look at that and think they're getting everything (ie. the ring) too... 😬 Collectors: “You should show it with the ring!!!!” Me: “Ok, here it is!” Other collectors: “This is false advertising.” Good times. Most accurate post of 2023 ☝️🤣
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Post by deskjet on Apr 29, 2023 1:40:27 GMT -5
I still can’t shake the fact that the biggest issue with the arena is the talent selected. I jumped at new gen for Doink. This is a unique approach with regards to it being a crowdfunding, this I feel it should warrant unique more obscure talent. If it does not get back I think that the talent would have been it’s downfall. The stage is not the issue. I watched an interview with Steve in which it was highlighted that he was unsure how they landed on the talent selected, but others were discussed. I would be interested to know who else was on the table. I also would question who was saved for MNW line who could have fit into this and seen it backed long ago. Maybe the YETAY!
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Apr 29, 2023 2:02:15 GMT -5
People drive me nuts. Now that the images of the stage with the ring are floating around I've seen comments on social media about how Mattel should have thrown in the ring at the same $400 price point...
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 29, 2023 2:55:31 GMT -5
I tried to fund it. But my ex wife wouldn't allow me to push back this month's child support payment. Goin’ thru the big D I don’t mean Dallas That is a reference I never expected to see here lmao, Kid Kash and Dallas ruled as a team.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 29, 2023 6:09:04 GMT -5
Has it ever been confirmed if the Nitro Ring is accurately scaled to the WCW ring size they used or if it's just the new gen repainted? I ask because my main take away from this photo is just how massive this thing is and anyone who knows how big the New Gen or Attitude era ring would know what I'm taking about. It's one thing to hear/read dimensions but to see it directly next to something I know is huge us a whole different thing. It's also why the figures look so tiny, idk how you would take this without stepping up on something to get far enough away to include everything in the shot.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 29, 2023 6:16:13 GMT -5
If the WCW Nitro stage doesn't get funded is there any need for Mattel to release the ring? That's the catch 22 of how they are doing this, if you sell the stage you will likely sell more rings, if they had sold the rings first (instead of the Attitude Era) I'm sure they'd also have gotten a hand full more backers for the stage, but now if the stage doesn't happen I imagine the sales of the ring are gonna be lower.
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Post by J-MANN on Apr 29, 2023 7:19:55 GMT -5
Has it ever been confirmed if the Nitro Ring is accurately scaled to the WCW ring size they used or if it's just the new gen repainted? I ask because my main take away from this photo is just how massive this thing is and anyone who knows how big the New Gen or Attitude era ring would know what I'm taking about. It's one thing to hear/read dimensions but to see it directly next to something I know is huge us a whole different thing. It's also why the figures look so tiny, idk how you would take this without stepping up on something to get far enough away to include everything in the shot. It’s the same ring as new gen and attitude era.
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Post by drankadranka on Apr 29, 2023 7:26:16 GMT -5
This would make such a gorgeous display piece Will*
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Post by Ministry of Darkness on Apr 29, 2023 7:31:43 GMT -5
If the WCW Nitro stage doesn't get funded is there any need for Mattel to release the ring? That's the catch 22 of how they are doing this, if you sell the stage you will likely sell more rings, if they had sold the rings first (instead of the Attitude Era) I'm sure they'd also have gotten a hand full more backers for the stage, but now if the stage doesn't happen I imagine the sales of the ring are gonna be lower. Sounds like that maybe the case that the Nitro ring won't sell as much. The same can be said about the Raw Is War ring was their any reason to release that if the stage never comes?
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Post by Ministry of Darkness on Apr 29, 2023 7:33:38 GMT -5
If the WCW Nitro stage doesn't get funded is there any need for Mattel to release the ring? NWO Bishoff is a need. True, but I can see Bischoff released in the line from that era again.
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Post by g4 on Apr 29, 2023 8:02:08 GMT -5
I keep thinking about this last day surge. Is there anyone on here who’s planning to back but is actually waiting for the last day? And why? I’m having trouble seeing where this surge comes from. Sure, some are waiting on tax returns. Maybe there’s a small % of hardcore wrestling fig collectors who haven’t somehow heard about the crowdfund. Are we purely counting on FOMO for luring in the needed backers? Is that enough? I’m not criticizing the project at all, just trying to look at the analytics. It's up to retailers I believe like last time. It's possible Ringside could buy upto 1,000? Smaller wrestling sites, maybe 10 each? If consumers see the # jump this may encourage many too?
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 29, 2023 8:03:51 GMT -5
That's the catch 22 of how they are doing this, if you sell the stage you will likely sell more rings, if they had sold the rings first (instead of the Attitude Era) I'm sure they'd also have gotten a hand full more backers for the stage, but now if the stage doesn't happen I imagine the sales of the ring are gonna be lower. Sounds like that maybe the case that the Nitro ring won't sell as much. The same can be said about the Raw Is War ring was their any reason to release that if the stage never comes? Unless theres some logistical thing we wouldn't know about I can't see a reason why they wouldn't have done the Nitro Ring first either.
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Post by ~*Young $ Money*~ on Apr 29, 2023 8:04:59 GMT -5
I didn’t want the ring but they should have included the skirts and mat. Shoulda been an early bird release by a certain date at least or something.
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Apr 29, 2023 8:07:34 GMT -5
I keep thinking about this last day surge. Is there anyone on here who’s planning to back but is actually waiting for the last day? And why? I’m having trouble seeing where this surge comes from. Sure, some are waiting on tax returns. Maybe there’s a small % of hardcore wrestling fig collectors who haven’t somehow heard about the crowdfund. Are we purely counting on FOMO for luring in the needed backers? Is that enough? I’m not criticizing the project at all, just trying to look at the analytics. It's up to retailers I believe like last time. It's possible Ringside could buy upto 1,000? Smaller wrestling sites, maybe 10 each? If consumers see the # jump this may encourage many too? Was it really up to retailers last time? I think it was more individuals buying 2 or 3 to hold and flip later down the line which they can't do this go around because of the cost. Even so there's no way RSC has nearly half a million dollars to just burn like that, and even if they did, it would be an awful ROI/risk having to wait a year to start trying to make your money back in a very unstable market.
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Post by Figure Nova on Apr 29, 2023 8:47:29 GMT -5
Cardona tweeted this to drum up interest in the stage, but it seriously backfired. If anything, it shows just how small the stage is and somewhat cheap looking when set up in a regular home. I can’t justify $400+ for this. Plus it looks tiny compared to the ring…wtf.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Apr 29, 2023 9:09:38 GMT -5
these people are fickle my guy As I said, I didn't realize Steve had posted that... I thought it was from a store or website or something - so it came across as rather midleading/false advertising 🤷♂️. That's all. My bad. there’s probably still people that think like this though lol don’t Hulk out on me please
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