lamby23
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Post by lamby23 on Oct 10, 2024 6:00:59 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) I know some of these guys have WWE deals, but maybe they can be caught when they expire
Barry Windham Mike Rotundo tag Mike Rotunda Varsity Club Dan Spivey yellow attire Sid and Spivey
Young Stallions
Eddie Gilbert (to go with the Missy Hyatt) Lane and Eaton Freebirds Ronnie/Jimmy Garvin
Doom Lex Luger
Nikita/ Ivan/ Krushchev Masked Superstar Von Erichs Dory/Jimmy Jack Funk Rougeaus
Virgil Sting (I know you tried)
Steiners Muta
And my longshots that would probably sell about 10 figures - John Tatum and Jack Victory
Great wishlst! Totally forgot the Rougeaus Bros on my list. Dino Bravo also needs to be added on my list! |
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Post by darkprophet on Oct 10, 2024 6:38:48 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) My top remaining wish-list for this line: 1) Hercules (ring gear) 2) Dino Bravo 3) “The Natural” Butch Reed 4 and 5) The Rougeaus 6) One Man Gang (redone without LJN black mold) Thank you! |
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lamby23
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Post by lamby23 on Oct 10, 2024 6:58:53 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) My top remaining wish-list for this line: 1) Hercules (ring gear) 2) Dino Bravo 3) “The Natural” Butch Reed 4 and 5) The Rougeaus 6) One Man Gang (redone without LJN black mold) Thank you! As always i cant argue with your want list. All day one purchases for me! |
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Post by y2josh on Oct 10, 2024 7:37:09 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) Rougeaus, Busick, Johnny Polo, heel Slaughter with the Sheik boots, Canadian Earthquake (probably not possible), Kevin Von Erich |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 10, 2024 7:38:53 GMT -5
Spent some time going through some old rosters and came up with a lengthy list of possibilities. I tried to stick to ones that were the most toyetic so that there would still be a coolness factor to it even if it isn’t something I would necessarily purchase.
LIKELY AVAILABLE & DESIRED
Crush
Abdullah the Butcher
Dino Bravo
Terrible Ted (the wrestling bear)
Butch Reed
Jim Cornette
Nikita Koloff
Stan Hansen
Barry Horowitz
All available Von Erich’s
LIKELY UNAVAILABLE
Howard Finkel
Bob Backlund
The Machines
Sid
Rookie Dustin Rhodes
Genius/Lanny Poffo
Pentagon Jr.
Jerry Lawler
The Black Scorpion
NON-WRESTLERS
Jack Tunney
Alfred Hayes
Mike McGuirk
Sean Mooney
Earl Hebner
Dave Hebner
Tim White
Joey Marella
Danny Davis
Gordon Solie
MEXICAN STARS
La Parka
Mil Mascaras
El Santo
Octagon
Blue Demon Jr
JAPANESE STARS
Minoru Suzuki
Jushin Liger
Antonio Inoki
Giant Baba
Tiger Mask
Great Sasuke
Bull Nakano
Haysbusa
Mitsuharu Misawa
Rikidozan
LITTLE CHANCE BUT STILL DESIRED
Buddy Rose
The Grappler
Matt Borne
NON-WRESTLING LICENSES
Ghostbusters
Terminator 2
Back to the Future
Batman 89
Horror Icons (Freddy, Jason, IT, Michael Myers, etc.)
Universal Monsters
Mr. T
ICP
Cyndi Lauper
Mike Tyson’s PunchOut
Street Fighter
Saturday Night Slammasters
Final Fight
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Larry Zybyszko
Ron Garvin
Mr. Wrestling II
Dick Murdock
Dutch Mantel
Verne Gagne
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y2josh
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Post by y2josh on Oct 10, 2024 7:40:16 GMT -5
Oooo, if luchadores would be an option, I would LOVE to have Fishman and Atlantis. Good call, Chair Shot.
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Post by heelturn on Oct 10, 2024 7:42:49 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) Midnight Express (Stan & Bobby) La Parka |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 10, 2024 7:47:55 GMT -5
The Luchadores might be hard to predict sales-wise the more niche you get…but damned if they wouldn’t be some of the most toyetic with incredible variant opportunities!
LJN style figures are such a good form factor. The WWF 84-91 era will be a little limiting with many names having been made, legends deals, and WWE owned IP. Even branching out to NWA is a little difficult in that there are tons of names but, to borrow a phrase from Matt, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze. So looking outside beyond those current limitations, there is a whole world of characters inside and outside of the wrestling business who could sell. Maybe there is a market for Robert Stack from Unsolved Mysteries.
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y2josh
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Post by y2josh on Oct 10, 2024 7:50:36 GMT -5
The Luchadores might be hard to predict sales-wise the more niche you get…but damned if they wouldn’t be some of the most toyetic with incredible variant opportunities! LJN style figures are such a good form factor. The WWF 84-91 era will be a little limiting with many names having been made, legends deals, and WWE owned IP. Even branching out to NWA is a little difficult in that there are tons of names but, to borrow a phrase from Matt, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze. So looking outside beyond those current limitations, there is a whole world of characters inside and outside of the wrestling business who could sell. Maybe there is a market for Robert Stack from Unsolved Mysteries. Look, you mix a little glitter in with the paint on a lucha libre LJN style figure and I'm a day one preorder, no matter who it might be. Give me Dr Wagner Jr, The Villanos, Gronda, Charley Manson...I don't care. I would love it! |
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Post by arthur214 on Oct 10, 2024 8:58:21 GMT -5
Maybe too niche and/or not possible, but seeing mentions of The Machines in a few responses here are making my collector head spin! 3 Pack please!
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darkprophet
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Post by darkprophet on Oct 10, 2024 9:09:54 GMT -5
Maybe too niche and/or not possible, but seeing mentions of The Machines in a few responses here are making my collector head spin! 3 Pack please! Killer Bees with masks on would be cool |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Oct 10, 2024 10:39:37 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) With all of these accusations flying around, I am curious about something. When you go sign a talent how do you know if the talent has an exclusive contract signed with, lets say, ZST. If the talent does not know/disclose this to you how do you find out if they are legally available or not? Depends on the situation…asking talent, asking lawyers, asking the other company, etc. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Oct 10, 2024 10:40:48 GMT -5
We understand not everybody knows the rules and who has a legends deal… (and no, that isn’t our business to share) But who do you want to see us go after for Big Rubber Guys in 2025? (If they have any WWE/AEW affiliation, they are likely off the table.) Rick Martel. I'm sure you've tried already though. Heard he doesn't wanna do anything to do with wrestling anymore? We’ve tried. He isn’t interested. |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Oct 10, 2024 11:07:25 GMT -5
Maybe too niche and/or not possible, but seeing mentions of The Machines in a few responses here are making my collector head spin! 3 Pack please! Even a 2 pack would be cool since they have 2/3 of that group signed already. |
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Post by kev on Oct 10, 2024 11:18:33 GMT -5
My biggest wants from this line that may be possible and haven’t been announced yet would be Dino Bravo, Frenchy Martin, Akeem, Leaping Lanny Poffo, ring gear Hercules, Fabulous Rougeaus. I’m not too fussed about most NWA guys.
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Post by y2josh on Oct 10, 2024 12:09:04 GMT -5
Maybe too niche and/or not possible, but seeing mentions of The Machines in a few responses here are making my collector head spin! 3 Pack please! Even a 2 pack would be cool since they have 2/3 of that group signed already. I don't want to spoil anything for you...but I think they have all 3. I mean, I don't wanna ruin the secret...but Andre The Giant was Giant Machine.  |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Oct 10, 2024 13:04:32 GMT -5
Even a 2 pack would be cool since they have 2/3 of that group signed already. I don't want to spoil anything for you...but I think they have all 3. I mean, I don't wanna ruin the secret...but Andre The Giant was Giant Machine. Blackjack Mulligan was the one I was thinking of. But if they have him signed I guess they have all 3 in that case. Also, that business about Andre possibly being Giant Machine was all alleged anyway 😄 |
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Post by y2josh on Oct 10, 2024 13:54:42 GMT -5
I don't want to spoil anything for you...but I think they have all 3. I mean, I don't wanna ruin the secret...but Andre The Giant was Giant Machine. Blackjack Mulligan was the one I was thinking of. But if they have him signed I guess they have all 3 in that case. Also, that business about Andre possibly being Giant Machine was all alleged anyway 😄 I'm an idiot. you are right. I dunno why my brain went to "Demolition were Super & Big" when, in fact, it was Mulligan and Eadie. Derp. Ignore me, carry on. |
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@Chair.Shot
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Oct 10, 2024 14:15:00 GMT -5
They could always do the Major Machines as a parody.
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Post by Zincdust on Oct 10, 2024 14:49:37 GMT -5
Hoo boy. As a guy who grew up during the Golden Era WWF, my mind is firing off these sorely-missed wrestlers from the original LJN set (not sure if possible or not):
Dino Bravo
Butch Reed
Rougeau Brothers
Ronnie Garvin
Kerry Von Erich
Lanny Poffo
Honky Tonk Man (wrestling gear)
Hercules (wrestling gear)
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