VintageFigs1
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 20, 2024 8:53:44 GMT -5
What about an Indy God Version of you and Steph DeLander in a wave. This way theres another Matt Cardona but the original holds its value. Brian in different gear or different pose? I can have him team with Outback Jack to take on the Powers of Pain when they come. This line is a dream line, it fills in the LJN gaps adds some newer faces to the rosters. Toymakers had the right move going with the WCW and CMLL lines but they were a bit to small. There will be another Myers and Cardona eventually in new mold. Likely not SDL. We will be doing more modern stars but 99% of them will stay in the Bendies line. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 20, 2024 8:54:06 GMT -5
I know you guys are focusing on a somewhat limited time period but have you discussed signing international stars from the past that would be toyetic? Inoki, Tiger Mask, Jushin Liger, Bruiser Brody, Abdullah The Butcher, Giant Machine? Or maybe El Santo, Mil Mascaras, LA Park, Konnan, Blue Demon/Jr., Dos Caras, etc.? I’d love to do a few of those. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 9:16:29 GMT -5
So far there has been at least one Big Rubber Guy I have purchased with every preorder, since Demolition. As a WWF/LJN era only collector, and only wanting one of each talent (not needing multiple Machos, personally), I recognize this limits who will be “for me” the longer this line goes. But I’m really hoping that there’s enough spread and depth to the collection to continue my trend of at least one figure per preorder. So far, I’ve built a nice collection with Demolition, Jannetty, Slaughter, Macho, Andre (black strap), and am awaiting the British Bulldogs, Duggan, and Powers of Pain. Keep em coming!
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 20, 2024 10:54:28 GMT -5
Any hints on who will be in the next set?
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 20, 2024 13:31:18 GMT -5
So far there has been at least one Big Rubber Guy I have purchased with every preorder, since Demolition. As a WWF/LJN era only collector, and only wanting one of each talent (not needing multiple Machos, personally), I recognize this limits who will be “for me” the longer this line goes. But I’m really hoping that there’s enough spread and depth to the collection to continue my trend of at least one figure per preorder. So far, I’ve built a nice collection with Demolition, Jannetty, Slaughter, Macho, Andre (black strap), and am awaiting the British Bulldogs, Duggan, and Powers of Pain. Keep em coming! Thanks for the support man. Next 6 guys…5 never had LJNs. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 20, 2024 13:31:50 GMT -5
Any hints on who will be in the next set? Sorry would rather surprise everyone. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 13:55:01 GMT -5
So far there has been at least one Big Rubber Guy I have purchased with every preorder, since Demolition. As a WWF/LJN era only collector, and only wanting one of each talent (not needing multiple Machos, personally), I recognize this limits who will be “for me” the longer this line goes. But I’m really hoping that there’s enough spread and depth to the collection to continue my trend of at least one figure per preorder. So far, I’ve built a nice collection with Demolition, Jannetty, Slaughter, Macho, Andre (black strap), and am awaiting the British Bulldogs, Duggan, and Powers of Pain. Keep em coming! Thanks for the support man. Next 6 guys…5 never had LJNs. Thank you! Not asking you to give it away, but I’m REALLY hoping the upcoming one who did have an LJN is Hercules. He is SO deserving of a redo in his more iconic look! |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 20, 2024 14:18:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the support man. Next 6 guys…5 never had LJNs. Thank you! Not asking you to give it away, but I’m REALLY hoping the upcoming one who did have an LJN is Hercules. He is SO deserving of a redo in his more iconic look! It’s not. Would love him though. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 14:35:59 GMT -5
Thank you! Not asking you to give it away, but I’m REALLY hoping the upcoming one who did have an LJN is Hercules. He is SO deserving of a redo in his more iconic look! It’s not. Would love him though. Noooo! Oh well, I appreciate the confirmation, and look forward to seeing who’s coming up. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 14:54:08 GMT -5
And now I can’t stop wondering who the person who had an LJN would be if not Hercules? You said earlier that Haku never signed a contract you’d offered, but perhaps he eventually did? King Haku would be great! Otherwise, One Man Gang or Akeem (I know he never had a LJN, but you said “guy who had a LJN” not necessarily “character”) would be great too! But is Akeem even doable these days? The character feels very non-PC by today’s standards.
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Post by kanik89 on Apr 20, 2024 17:14:34 GMT -5
I wanted to take this platform to send Matt, Brian, Kanik, TTD and everyone involved in Big Rubber Guys a personal and genuine Thank You for making this dream line a reality! As I’ve noted on here multiple times, LJNs are my favorite toy line ever, and have an enormous role to play in my life-long love of pro wrestling. Now, I recently started a thread to gauge interest in Mattel getting in on this form factor, to compliment your line with talent you don’t have access to. A majority of respondents stated disinterest, whether never liking or being “done with” this form factor. I know this is a small subset of wrestling figure collectors, but it is also the super-fans who, I’d think, are most likely to be interested in figures like these. So, this response makes it even more clear to me how special Big Rubber Guys truly is. The chance you all are taking in what is clearly a polarizing niche within a niche. I hope this line can keep going for years to come. Regardless though, just getting us the Smash and now Barbarian figures we needed to complete our tag teams from 35 years ago, already makes this line one of the best ever in my eyes. Oh, and creating a Hall of Fame worthy Macho Man? A very tan cherry on top! Thank you for this. I have a lot of grey hair in my beard and no hair on my head. but this makes it worth it. |
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Post by jperrone1977 on Apr 20, 2024 19:01:19 GMT -5
Next six and 5 never had LJN figures.
1. Brooklyn Brawler
2. Robert Gibson
3. Ricky Morton
4. LOD Animal
5. LOD Hawk
6. This would be the wrestler that had an LJN. My guess either Tito Santana or Paul Orndorff.
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Post by thep1 on Apr 20, 2024 19:30:08 GMT -5
Now that he's retired (no clue if figures are exclusive to AEW/Jazwares), would be pretty legit if one of the next 6 was surfer Sting. R&R Express and Road Warriors are good guesses too.
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 20, 2024 20:02:29 GMT -5
Next six and 5 never had LJN figures. 1. Brooklyn Brawler 2. Robert Gibson 3. Ricky Morton 4. LOD Animal 5. LOD Hawk 6. This would be the wrestler that had an LJN. My guess either Tito Santana or Paul Orndorff. Nice list, I'm kind of hoping for all WWF era guys: Mr. Perfect - 1989 the Genius - 1989 Macho King - purple attire, 1989 Arn Anderson - Brain Busters Tully Blanchard - Brain Busters Rick Martel - the Model King Haku, Bad News Brown (or Allen), an updated Tito Santana with either the red shirt or purple shirt would be nice, an updated Orndorff, too. Since you mentioned LOD, I wouldn't mind if the BRGs line went into early 1990/91 WWF. Power & Glory would be great. An updated Ultimate Warrior from his WWF title run would be awesome, too. Texas Tornado, LOD, Hart Foundation, babyface Roddy Piper, an updated Rick Rude, early Undertaker, Macho King in long tights, Tugboat, Earthquake, Dino Bravo, Rhythm and Blues, an updated Jake the Snake, a heel Jake the Snake, Ricky Steamboat in his 1991 dragon attire, Iraqi-sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter, Warlord and Barbarian in their singles attires, Brutus the Barber Beefcake, etc. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 20:18:04 GMT -5
Next six and 5 never had LJN figures. 1. Brooklyn Brawler 2. Robert Gibson 3. Ricky Morton 4. LOD Animal 5. LOD Hawk 6. This would be the wrestler that had an LJN. My guess either Tito Santana or Paul Orndorff. Nice list, I'm kind of hoping for all WWF era guys: Mr. Perfect - 1989 the Genius - 1989 Macho King - purple attire, 1989 Arn Anderson - Brain Busters Tully Blanchard - Brain Busters Rick Martel - the Model King Haku, Bad News Brown (or Allen), an updated Tito Santana with either the red shirt or purple shirt would be nice, an updated Orndorff, too. Since you mentioned LOD, I wouldn't mind if the BRGs line went into early 1990/91 WWF. Power & Glory would be great. An updated Ultimate Warrior from his WWF title run would be awesome, too. Texas Tornado, LOD, Hart Foundation, babyface Roddy Piper, an updated Rick Rude, early Undertaker, Macho King in long tights, Tugboat, Earthquake, Dino Bravo, Rhythm and Blues, an updated Jake the Snake, a heel Jake the Snake, Ricky Steamboat in his 1991 dragon attire, Iraqi-sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter, Warlord and Barbarian in their singles attires, Brutus the Barber Beefcake, etc. You’re naming a lot of guys who I think have WWE legends deals. I’m going to guess the next 6 are King Haku, Rock n Roll Express, Road Warriors, and Brooklyn Brawler. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 20:23:29 GMT -5
But my (realistic) wishful next 6, based on the criteria just named:
1) Dino Bravo
2) Bad News Brown
3) Butch Reed
4) Tama
5) “Dangerous” Danny Davis
6) One Man Gang or Akeem (as the one who had an LJN)
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Post by MKSavage on Apr 20, 2024 20:24:00 GMT -5
Nice list, I'm kind of hoping for all WWF era guys: Mr. Perfect - 1989 the Genius - 1989 Macho King - purple attire, 1989 Arn Anderson - Brain Busters Tully Blanchard - Brain Busters Rick Martel - the Model King Haku, Bad News Brown (or Allen), an updated Tito Santana with either the red shirt or purple shirt would be nice, an updated Orndorff, too. Since you mentioned LOD, I wouldn't mind if the BRGs line went into early 1990/91 WWF. Power & Glory would be great. An updated Ultimate Warrior from his WWF title run would be awesome, too. Texas Tornado, LOD, Hart Foundation, babyface Roddy Piper, an updated Rick Rude, early Undertaker, Macho King in long tights, Tugboat, Earthquake, Dino Bravo, Rhythm and Blues, an updated Jake the Snake, a heel Jake the Snake, Ricky Steamboat in his 1991 dragon attire, Iraqi-sympathizer Sgt. Slaughter, Warlord and Barbarian in their singles attires, Brutus the Barber Beefcake, etc. You’re naming a lot of guys who I think have WWE legends deals. I’m going to guess the next 6 are King Haku, Rock n Roll Express, Road Warriors, and Brooklyn Brawler. It's a dream list, probably not likely for a good number of them, but it would nice. |
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Post by darkprophet on Apr 20, 2024 22:44:46 GMT -5
You’re naming a lot of guys who I think have WWE legends deals. I’m going to guess the next 6 are King Haku, Rock n Roll Express, Road Warriors, and Brooklyn Brawler. It's a dream list, probably not likely for a good number of them, but it would nice. Fair enough. I hope for a lot on your list too, in time. |
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Post by thep1 on Apr 21, 2024 8:22:21 GMT -5
The PoP were great looking but they aren't sold separately (a la Demolition). I sadly had to pass. If they do future tag teams, I hope they do come separately. As a strictly MIBber, shelf space is tough enough for the singles, can't imagine having to house a tag team.
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Apr 21, 2024 8:40:44 GMT -5
The PoP were great looking but they aren't sold separately (a la Demolition). I sadly had to pass. If they do future tag teams, I hope they do come separately. As a strictly MIBber, shelf space is tough enough for the singles, can't imagine having to house a tag team. They are sold together but they are packaged separately. You can always sell the one you didn’t want and likely it’d pay for both the figs lol. |
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