darkprophet
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 29, 2023 8:44:00 GMT -5
Though I don’t collect any of them because I collect enough crap, the top three tribute lines are the BCAs, the LJNs, and the Bendies. While it feel like everyone else is trying to do Hasbro knockoffs and most the time not quite hitting the mark, these three lines are a nostalgia gold mine. Not a “Major mark” or trying to kiss ass, just saying bravo. I’m impressed. Now please get Dan Severn. I can’t collect all either (who can?), but here are my tops: -Current wrestlers: WWE Mattel -Legends in modern scale: Mattel Coliseum Collection (you could easily argue PowerTown or ZST, but based on current selections and packaging, CC is still best to me) -Hasbro Retro Style: ZST -LJN Style: Big Rubber Guys (BY FAR!) I’m not a fan, personally, of BCAs or Bendies, so can’t really rank them. |
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 1, 2023 8:54:02 GMT -5
Alright, it’s August! Anyone else super excited for the Big Rubber Guys’ preorder for Jannetty, Flair, and a mystery man? Bring it on!
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Post by newgenandy on Aug 1, 2023 10:14:10 GMT -5
Wether you love, hate or are indifferent to the majors they know what they’re doing.
Their bendies (while I don’t like how many new guys are in the line - but that’s just personal taste) are great and these look phenomenal
They put every other ‘indie’ company to shame
Hit headlines
Communication on point
Great reveal timeframe
Great product
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Post by Jonny Flashback on Aug 2, 2023 1:12:32 GMT -5
When was the Demolition pre order? Been waiting for it but apparently I've completely missed it 😂
God, I HATE pre orders!! 😤
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Aug 2, 2023 8:18:10 GMT -5
Signing Steve Doll would be brilliant!
Just got back from a trip and have been completely out of the loop. Right now I’m catching up on all the threads in this sub forum. Someone in the Rush thread posted a video of a Big Rubber Guy coming apart at the waist. Is that an isolated incident or is this a bigger thing?
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Post by walter7paisley on Aug 2, 2023 8:35:18 GMT -5
Signing Steve Doll would be brilliant! Just got back from a trip and have been completely out of the loop. Right now I’m catching up on all the threads in this sub forum. Someone in the Rush thread posted a video of a Big Rubber Guy coming apart at the waist. Is that an isolated incident or is this a bigger thing? I couldn't see the Instagram story, but it came apart at the waist? I thought it was one big solid rubber figure? |
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 2, 2023 11:41:12 GMT -5
Signing Steve Doll would be brilliant! Just got back from a trip and have been completely out of the loop. Right now I’m catching up on all the threads in this sub forum. Someone in the Rush thread posted a video of a Big Rubber Guy coming apart at the waist. Is that an isolated incident or is this a bigger thing? I couldn't see the Instagram story, but it came apart at the waist? I thought it was one big solid rubber figure? I hadn’t heard this, but I am concerned. From the YouTube reviews of the first wave, it looks like these are in multiple pieces glued together at the waist and hairline. Probably not a big deal visually, but if these big guys take dives off of display cases, I’m worried they won’t be as durable as the original LJNs. MOC it is! |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 2, 2023 15:18:43 GMT -5
Signing Steve Doll would be brilliant! Just got back from a trip and have been completely out of the loop. Right now I’m catching up on all the threads in this sub forum. Someone in the Rush thread posted a video of a Big Rubber Guy coming apart at the waist. Is that an isolated incident or is this a bigger thing? BRG are in two parts. It would take a good amount of effort to separate them. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 2, 2023 15:28:20 GMT -5
I couldn't see the Instagram story, but it came apart at the waist? I thought it was one big solid rubber figure? I hadn’t heard this, but I am concerned. From the YouTube reviews of the first wave, it looks like these are in multiple pieces glued together at the waist and hairline. Probably not a big deal visually, but if these big guys take dives off of display cases, I’m worried they won’t be as durable as the original LJNs. MOC it is! |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 2, 2023 15:28:20 GMT -5
I couldn't see the Instagram story, but it came apart at the waist? I thought it was one big solid rubber figure? I hadn’t heard this, but I am concerned. From the YouTube reviews of the first wave, it looks like these are in multiple pieces glued together at the waist and hairline. Probably not a big deal visually, but if these big guys take dives off of display cases, I’m worried they won’t be as durable as the original LJNs. MOC it is! |
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Post by mrh on Aug 2, 2023 16:04:44 GMT -5
VintageFigs1 -- would love to hear about the production process, and why it was not possible to make these in one piece. I think they're great figures -- just fascinated by the production process, etc.
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 2, 2023 16:13:13 GMT -5
I hadn’t heard this, but I am concerned. From the YouTube reviews of the first wave, it looks like these are in multiple pieces glued together at the waist and hairline. Probably not a big deal visually, but if these big guys take dives off of display cases, I’m worried they won’t be as durable as the original LJNs. MOC it is! Thank you for the video test. I appreciate the quick response to the indicated potential concern. For what it’s worth, I’m yet to be swayed- I’m All-In for any and all 80’s WWF figs you produce. Demolition, Jannetty, Andre, and hopefully many more to come! |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 2, 2023 16:23:56 GMT -5
VintageFigs1 -- would love to hear about the production process, and why it was not possible to make these in one piece. I think they're great figures -- just fascinated by the production process, etc. Factory in china said no. We said are you sure? They said yes. The end. Lol. |
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Post by popbombdenis on Aug 2, 2023 18:05:23 GMT -5
Signing Steve Doll would be brilliant! Just got back from a trip and have been completely out of the loop. Right now I’m catching up on all the threads in this sub forum. Someone in the Rush thread posted a video of a Big Rubber Guy coming apart at the waist. Is that an isolated incident or is this a bigger thing? BRG are in two parts. It would take a good amount of effort to separate them. I’m sure that’s true for most, but mine literally came out of the package like that. I wasn’t throwing it around or trying to rip it in half. I literally removed it from the package and the front of the waist was not adhered. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 2, 2023 20:55:22 GMT -5
BRG are in two parts. It would take a good amount of effort to separate them. I’m sure that’s true for most, but mine literally came out of the package like that. I wasn’t throwing it around or trying to rip it in half. I literally removed it from the package and the front of the waist was not adhered. That’s an obvious glue issue with your particular figure. Can refund that no problem. The difference between these and the Rush figures is the Rush figures have no glue. The Rush figures have nothing to keep the figure connected. They are not sonic welded. The reason I made the Roadblock live video is because after we unboxed others Rush figures on our podcast, people claimed we broke them on purpose. Which is ridiculous and clearly not the case. |
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 2, 2023 22:02:18 GMT -5
All of today’s negativity will turnaround with an awesome reveal and preorder, along with Jannetty and Flair!
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Aug 5, 2023 3:04:39 GMT -5
Jannetty, Flair, Mystery Man. Pre-order next Wednesday. Who do you want it to be?
Hint…he was supposed to be a LJN.
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 5, 2023 6:28:38 GMT -5
Jannetty, Flair, Mystery Man. Pre-order next Wednesday. Who do you want it to be? Hint…he was supposed to be a LJN. Yay! It’s like Christmas! I’d want Barbarian most, but would be happy with Bad News Brown or a Bushwhacker (though I’d really want both). |
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Post by darkprophet on Aug 5, 2023 8:29:16 GMT -5
Wait, wasn’t Tonga Kid/ Tama of The Islanders supposed to be an LJN? He would pair nicely with Haku.
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Post by jlaf77 on Aug 5, 2023 15:27:28 GMT -5
Wait, wasn’t Tonga Kid/ Tama of The Islanders supposed to be an LJN? He would pair nicely with Haku. No, the canceled wave was supposed to be smash, barbarian, the bushwackers, brother love and bad news brown. I'm guessing barbarian which would be awesome but if it's bad news brown that would be even better |
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