slapnutsworld
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Post by slapnutsworld on May 6, 2023 10:33:19 GMT -5
My follow Pro Wrestling figure Collectors!
Let's make our voices heard. Do you like the current way of "crowdfunding" projects? Or do you want to see something new that is a 100% guarantee that if you want it and order it, you GET IT!
Cuz I DON'T! I hate that term. I hate the fact that we will NOT be getting this WCW Monday Nitro stage or ANY other BIG entrance stage now.
Let that sink it...
What makes you think we're going to get that Raw is War stage now, Smackdown fist or ANY OTHER BIG ENTRANCE STAGE??
Fun thing is....is this didn't happen at $400 dollars....what makes you think YOU or ANYONE ELSE, will pay EVEN MORE for one of those stages?
Why just do make to order projects?
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Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on May 6, 2023 10:58:55 GMT -5
No point in entertaining any of it if they don’t address the price discrepancies for international buyers.
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on May 6, 2023 11:22:40 GMT -5
I still think they have potential. U just gotta come in strong with unique and toyetic attires since that's what people care about most.
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soxfan
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Post by soxfan on May 6, 2023 11:34:59 GMT -5
They should stop with the ring and stages and just focus on crowdfunding limited edition figures ..
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Post by legendsguy on May 6, 2023 11:35:10 GMT -5
up the time limit.. increase the marketing, and include more figures at the start, or lower tier for realistic success. theres alot to be documented here. agree with the international portion for those people also...
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Post by legendsguy on May 6, 2023 11:36:18 GMT -5
They should stop with the ring and stages and just focus on crowdfunding limited edition figures .. thats prob really likely now that the nitro thing failed. i full expect only figures and small playsets being offered moving fwd. |
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kinnikuman
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Post by kinnikuman on May 6, 2023 11:48:43 GMT -5
Mattel is more than just WWE. The WWE team will not be getting another project for a while I'd imagine. It all depends on how many other projects have passed and failed from the various Mattel lines. On the MC page it looks like LOTR Little People made it? And a Disney Maleficent doll made it? Barbie and Hot Wheels are probably the cash cows for Mattel. So yeah, Steve and Bill better really plan out their next crowdfunding pitch or we won't be getting one.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 6, 2023 11:51:00 GMT -5
Give me sd fist plz
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Post by HooliganPunx24 on May 6, 2023 11:52:17 GMT -5
Backstage Playset
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sandeep
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Post by sandeep on May 6, 2023 11:52:54 GMT -5
WCW Failed again in 2023 😅
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zen411
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Post by zen411 on May 6, 2023 12:02:29 GMT -5
I'm still all in for talk show sets multi pack. Brother Love show, funeral Parlor, pipers pit, barbershop. No led lights, make them plastic and with some details but not overkill. Keep the price reasonable. One or two figs.
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Post by The Assassin on May 6, 2023 14:13:12 GMT -5
If we could get the Nitro stage (by itself, no figures) as a made-to-order item I would buy it, but I highly doubt it'll ever be offered again unfortunately
Would also love to see more obscure WCW legends figures offered as made to order. e.g. mid-carders, tag teams, cruiserweights/luchas, managers, women, staff, wrestlecrap, etc.
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Post by HandsomeHollywood on May 6, 2023 14:15:57 GMT -5
I have no interest in crowd funding, period.
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celflessness
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Post by celflessness on May 6, 2023 14:27:32 GMT -5
Why just do make to order projects? Manufacturing is more cost effective on scale. What if you promise Make to Order, and only 200 people order? They'd lose money. Crowdfunding needs to have a minimum threshold of orders. To protect all parties from a pointless, costly endeavor. I think there's a disconnect between what actually works on crowdfunding (big board game campaigns with $400+ of plastic bits and pieces can do great) and what toy collectors are used to buying ($25 for a figure? Outrageous!). The history isn't there. The concept of paying for something, then receiving it two years later, doesn't seem to be as popular here as on the board game sites I frequent. Where people (myself included) back multiple projects every month. And I think the action figure companies choose weird, niche projects. Star Wars have had a few failed campaigns. The Rancor. A deluxe lightsaber for an Obi Wan character they had to know wouldn't be popular with your typical Star Wars guy. They seemed like odd picks. I'm not surprised they go for big ticket items. After shipping, the profit on crowdfunding single action figures is probably pretty small. A big box of plastic, however, is much better for making money. That's how it's worked for years in the board game space. You don't make money on a single deck of cards, paying for it to be shipped from China to the company to the backer. |
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Post by LA Times on May 6, 2023 14:43:14 GMT -5
Why just do make to order projects? Manufacturing is more cost effective on scale. What if you promise Make to Order, and only 200 people order? They'd lose money. Crowdfunding needs to have a minimum threshold of orders. To protect all parties from a pointless, costly endeavor. I think there's a disconnect between what actually works on crowdfunding (big board game campaigns with $400+ of plastic bits and pieces can do great) and what toy collectors are used to buying ($25 for a figure? Outrageous!). The history isn't there. The concept of paying for something, then receiving it two years later, doesn't seem to be as popular here as on the board game sites I frequent. Where people (myself included) back multiple projects every month. And I think the action figure companies choose weird, niche projects. Star Wars have had a few failed campaigns. The Rancor. A deluxe lightsaber for an Obi Wan character they had to know wouldn't be popular with your typical Star Wars guy. They seemed like odd picks. I'm not surprised they go for big ticket items. After shipping, the profit on crowdfunding single action figures is probably pretty small. A big box of plastic, however, is much better for making money. That's how it's worked for years in the board game space. You don't make money on a single deck of cards, paying for it to be shipped from China to the company to the backer. This is what happened when Super 7 tried to do Made to Order Goodbrothers figures for $55 each. They ended up having to cancel because people werent knocking down doors for 2 boring, bald guys who already had pretty much the same figures for $20. |
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Post by jfinnomore on May 6, 2023 14:50:27 GMT -5
Why just do make to order projects? Manufacturing is more cost effective on scale. What if you promise Make to Order, and only 200 people order? They'd lose money. Crowdfunding needs to have a minimum threshold of orders. To protect all parties from a pointless, costly endeavor. I think there's a disconnect between what actually works on crowdfunding (big board game campaigns with $400+ of plastic bits and pieces can do great) and what toy collectors are used to buying ($25 for a figure? Outrageous!). The history isn't there. The concept of paying for something, then receiving it two years later, doesn't seem to be as popular here as on the board game sites I frequent. Where people (myself included) back multiple projects every month. And I think the action figure companies choose weird, niche projects. Star Wars have had a few failed campaigns. The Rancor. A deluxe lightsaber for an Obi Wan character they had to know wouldn't be popular with your typical Star Wars guy. They seemed like odd picks. I'm not surprised they go for big ticket items. After shipping, the profit on crowdfunding single action figures is probably pretty small. A big box of plastic, however, is much better for making money. That's how it's worked for years in the board game space. You don't make money on a single deck of cards, paying for it to be shipped from China to the company to the backer. Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't Ultimate Logan Paul and Ultimate Cody both Made to Order figures? |
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Post by venomeratt on May 6, 2023 19:31:22 GMT -5
But these would have been "made to order" if the order consisted of the minimum required by the factory, which it didnt make it to... right?
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IceDragon
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Post by IceDragon on May 6, 2023 19:39:57 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong but weren't Ultimate Logan Paul and Ultimate Cody both Made to Order figures? Yeah but there's a big difference with figures that have newly tooled head and a few accessories vs. an entire entrance that requires all brand new tooling. The minimum order is required to cover the cost of tooling and make profit. |
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scotthitman1
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Post by scotthitman1 on May 6, 2023 20:41:50 GMT -5
Perfect opportunity to introduce interview segment pieces like funeral parlor, barber shop, pipers pit, snake pit, etc... I think they could put out a good product at a $100 price point and I'm sure they will get the funding for them.
Funeral parlor set...
Casket
Wooden coffin
Candles
Ferns
Table to sit casket on
Urn
Green lighting
Paul Bearer
Undertaker
Pipers pit set...
Roddy Piper
2 stools or chairs
2 microphones
2 coconuts
Pipers pit background
Barber shop set...
Barbershop background with break a way window
Brutus beefcake in white lab coat
1 microphone
2 cans of shaving cream
1 set of electric clippers
Beefcakes shears
Snake pit set...
Jake Roberts in black leather pants tucked into snake boots, dress shirt halfway unbuttoned, and ear ring in left ear
Damien
Rock where Damian sits
Background rock set
Microphone
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on May 6, 2023 20:52:34 GMT -5
Made to order like the Cody & Logan
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