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Post by coldblooded on Jun 9, 2023 11:42:01 GMT -5
Lol it better be cloth goods ref outfit with boxing gear underneath.
45 bucks for a ref with an ali head attached š š¤£
Go head Mattel, guess get it out the way.
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Post by CM Tusk on Jun 9, 2023 11:44:40 GMT -5
Iām excited for it regardless. As long as I get it when it goes up, itās a win.
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Post by Flair Forever on Jun 9, 2023 11:49:48 GMT -5
Iām all about getting an ultimate edition referee body. That tooling is going to create some interesting parts for future UE figures, too. I agree, but the key question is will WWE actually sign some more classic referees for Mattel to make? I think it's very doubtful unfortunately. We know for a fact Mattel have been pushing for classic referees for years, but WWE's attitude (even going back to the later Jakks era actually) is that referees should not be highlighted or promoted in any way, it must be all about the wrestlers (sorry I mean "superstars", incase anyone is getting confused...). Obviously they somehow got an exception for Danny Davis, probably because of his tenure as an actual wrestler and his refereeing being so integral to his character. But other than him, special referees (as in wrestlers or celebrities) seems to be all WWE will allow. I really hope Mattel is able to persuade WWE to change their stance somehow, the "third man" is such an important part of wrestling. I'd particularly love a classic blue Nick Patrick (with neckbrace, sunglasses and removeable NWO shirt), and Randy Anderson is also high on my list, he was so great at playing confused when the heels were cheating. Mark Curtis too, he was such a great physical performer. Plus Earl Hebner of course, though WCW talent will always be the priority for me. No love for "Lil Naitch" Charles Robinson? |
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Post by breal59 on Jun 9, 2023 11:51:24 GMT -5
If it's a molded referee shirt and 43 year old facescan Ali then im definitely in.
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Jun 9, 2023 11:59:20 GMT -5
Iām all about getting an ultimate edition referee body. That tooling is going to create some interesting parts for future UE figures, too. I'd still prefer it be an Ultimate with either soft goods boxing gear, or molded under referee soft goods. Leaves so much room for accessories as an Ultimate - Ali Boxing robe (which I thought we heard it has a robe?) - Boxing glove hands - taped hands - counting hands - younger Ali head sculpts (smiling, yelling) |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jun 9, 2023 12:18:01 GMT -5
Iām all about getting an ultimate edition referee body. That tooling is going to create some interesting parts for future UE figures, too. I agree, but the key question is will WWE actually sign some more classic referees for Mattel to make? I think it's very doubtful unfortunately. We know for a fact Mattel have been pushing for classic referees for years, but WWE's attitude (even going back to the later Jakks era actually) is that referees should not be highlighted or promoted in any way, it must be all about the wrestlers (sorry I mean "superstars", incase anyone is getting confused...). Obviously they somehow got an exception for Danny Davis, probably because of his tenure as an actual wrestler and his refereeing being so integral to his character. But other than him, special referees (as in wrestlers or celebrities) seems to be all WWE will allow. I really hope Mattel is able to persuade WWE to change their stance somehow, the "third man" is such an important part of wrestling. I'd particularly love a classic blue Nick Patrick (with neckbrace, sunglasses and removeable NWO shirt), and Randy Anderson is also high on my list, he was so great at playing confused when the heels were cheating. Mark Curtis too, he was such a great physical performer. Plus Earl Hebner of course, though WCW talent will always be the priority for me. Its a collared UE shirt torso. Doesnāt only have to be used for referees. Iām guessing itāll get reused for Coliseum Collection Vince and/or Mean Gene. |
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Post by Jeremiah on Jun 9, 2023 12:19:16 GMT -5
Now we need a Paul Orndorff UE to recreate the match
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Post by The Madness on Jun 9, 2023 13:00:31 GMT -5
I agree, but the key question is will WWE actually sign some more classic referees for Mattel to make? I think it's very doubtful unfortunately. We know for a fact Mattel have been pushing for classic referees for years, but WWE's attitude (even going back to the later Jakks era actually) is that referees should not be highlighted or promoted in any way, it must be all about the wrestlers (sorry I mean "superstars", incase anyone is getting confused...). Obviously they somehow got an exception for Danny Davis, probably because of his tenure as an actual wrestler and his refereeing being so integral to his character. But other than him, special referees (as in wrestlers or celebrities) seems to be all WWE will allow. I really hope Mattel is able to persuade WWE to change their stance somehow, the "third man" is such an important part of wrestling. I'd particularly love a classic blue Nick Patrick (with neckbrace, sunglasses and removeable NWO shirt), and Randy Anderson is also high on my list, he was so great at playing confused when the heels were cheating. Mark Curtis too, he was such a great physical performer. Plus Earl Hebner of course, though WCW talent will always be the priority for me. Its a collared UE shirt torso. Doesnāt only have to be used for referees. Iām guessing itāll get reused for Coliseum Collection Vince and/or Mean Gene. Yep, this is what I had in mind. Now weāve got a UE style long-sleeve dress shirt, dress shoes with toe joints, a ātwo countā hand (if leaks are correct), and probably UE style dress pants with drop-down hips. This definitely clears the path for Vince and other managers down the line. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jun 9, 2023 13:09:16 GMT -5
Its a collared UE shirt torso. Doesnāt only have to be used for referees. Iām guessing itāll get reused for Coliseum Collection Vince and/or Mean Gene. Yep, this is what I had in mind. Now weāve got a UE style long-sleeve dress shirt, dress shoes with toe joints, a ātwo countā hand (if leaks are correct), and probably UE style dress pants with drop-down hips. This definitely clears the path for Vince and other managers down the line. DiBiase too |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Jun 9, 2023 13:53:57 GMT -5
cool Iāll buy it
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Post by Jim Cornetteās Wendyās Orderš on Jun 9, 2023 13:55:44 GMT -5
Showcase is partly true. Ali is coming as a refereeā¦. But thatās not all.
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Post by šÆULTIMATEšÆ on Jun 9, 2023 14:14:39 GMT -5
Showcase is partly true. Ali is coming as a refereeā¦. But thatās not all. The most clickbait comment ever. Let's not beat around the bush, I'll give you the reaction you're looking for. WAIT..... WHAT..... there is more?!?!?!?!?! What is it?!?!?!?!?! Just say what you want to say and move on. |
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Post by Jim Cornetteās Wendyās Orderš on Jun 9, 2023 14:18:05 GMT -5
Showcase is partly true. Ali is coming as a refereeā¦. But thatās not all. The most clickbait comment ever. Let's not beat around the bush, I'll give you the reaction you're looking for. WAIT..... WHAT..... there is more?!?!?!?!?! What is it?!?!?!?!?! Just say what you want to say and move on. Nah, wasnāt really looking for a comment back. Just saying itās not to Ref Ali š¤·š»āāļø from the reaction of most it wonāt make a difference cause itās just another Ali, just not in ref attire. And most have expressed they arenāt interested. I could care less about āclick baitā Iāll reiterate - this place is definitely the most toxic in the wrestling fig community. God bless the block button on these forums šš¼ |
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Post by finnbalor1 on Jun 9, 2023 14:40:29 GMT -5
No need for one Ali,I know I don't need two. Hopefully we get a hint on if were getting a new Made to Order figure.
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Post by coldblooded on Jun 9, 2023 14:40:43 GMT -5
Its a collared UE shirt torso. Doesnāt only have to be used for referees. Iām guessing itāll get reused for Coliseum Collection Vince and/or Mean Gene. Yep, this is what I had in mind. Now weāve got a UE style long-sleeve dress shirt, dress shoes with toe joints, a ātwo countā hand (if leaks are correct), and probably UE style dress pants with drop-down hips. This definitely clears the path for Vince and other managers down the line. So long it's not like that garbage that jazzwares thought was good to release with those announcers. Those torsos š¤® |
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Post by Old Zeke on Jun 9, 2023 14:49:07 GMT -5
I really thought this might be the year we got an Entrance Greats Tank Abbott.
With a little button on the side to make him dance with 3 count.
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Post by The Assassin on Jun 9, 2023 15:36:56 GMT -5
I really thought this might be the year we got an Entrance Greats Tank Abbott. With a little button on the side to make him dance with 3 count. To be fair I would love to see 3 Count figures, I'm all for celebrating the oddball/comedy gimmicks. |
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jun 9, 2023 16:06:17 GMT -5
Ultimate referee? Count me in
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jun 9, 2023 16:14:49 GMT -5
He better have navy blue pants, unlike the Danny Davis.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jun 9, 2023 16:18:31 GMT -5
A lot of the people saying Ref Ali was a dumb choice would be super excited if it was Ref Tyson not realizing itās the exact same thing. Two former mega star boxing champions whose stardom surpassed the world of boxing being an outside referee in a high profile WrestleMania match. Just two different eras.
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