darkprophet
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Post by darkprophet on Mar 24, 2024 19:10:25 GMT -5
I really don't see these sets having really an anchor per say over the other except maybe Hogan/Funk and Piper/Steel sets because it's Hogan and Piper. They've been top heavy sets. I see the Rude/Jake and M$M/Steamboat sets as pretty even. I think Mattel wants to push the Upper/Upper mid card guys for these to ensure the sets sell. I think like when the ultimate edition line launched, CC still needs to prove it can last until Mattel is comfortable to put more guys from lower down the card in the line. The M$M/Steamboat set certainly suggests you’re on to something, at least in loosening what qualifies as “anchors.” Gives me hope we can get quite a few more sets still! Andre/Studd, Warrior/ Bossman, HTM/ Bigelow, Sheik/Volkoff, Dream Team, and that’s without surprise signings or non-wrestlers! |
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Post by Generic Theme on Mar 24, 2024 19:11:26 GMT -5
Anybody who ordered The Hart Foundation on release day still waiting for it to ship?
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Post by darkprophet on Mar 24, 2024 19:22:44 GMT -5
I really don't see these sets having really an anchor per say over the other except maybe Hogan/Funk and Piper/Steel sets because it's Hogan and Piper. They've been top heavy sets. I see the Rude/Jake and M$M/Steamboat sets as pretty even. I think Mattel wants to push the Upper/Upper mid card guys for these to ensure the sets sell. I think like when the ultimate edition line launched, CC still needs to prove it can last until Mattel is comfortable to put more guys from lower down the card in the line. The M$M/Steamboat set certainly suggests you’re on to something, at least in loosening what qualifies as “anchors.” Gives me hope we can get quite a few more sets still! Andre/Studd, Warrior/ Bossman, HTM/ Bigelow, Sheik/Volkoff, Dream Team, and that’s without surprise signings or non-wrestlers! … I split Warrior and HTM and mismatched them with Bossman and Bigelow, respectively, because, based on numbers of releases in other Mattel lines of late, I think it’s more likely that HTM is seen as an “anchor”/ strong seller than either Bossman or Bigelow. |
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Post by mrh on Mar 24, 2024 22:27:16 GMT -5
I really don't see these sets having really an anchor per say over the other except maybe Hogan/Funk and Piper/Steel sets because it's Hogan and Piper. They've been top heavy sets. I see the Rude/Jake and M$M/Steamboat sets as pretty even. I think Mattel wants to push the Upper/Upper mid card guys for these to ensure the sets sell. I think like when the ultimate edition line launched, CC still needs to prove it can last until Mattel is comfortable to put more guys from lower down the card in the line. The M$M/Steamboat set certainly suggests you’re on to something, at least in loosening what qualifies as “anchors.” Gives me hope we can get quite a few more sets still! Andre/Studd, Warrior/ Bossman, HTM/ Bigelow, Sheik/Volkoff, Dream Team, and that’s without surprise signings or non-wrestlers!
If talent acquisition was not an issue, I have no doubt Mattel knows that adding at FITL would sell amazingly well. But they have to deal with the situation they have...
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Post by marvelelite on Mar 24, 2024 22:48:58 GMT -5
Definitely would be a nice set to drop a FTIL Jesse The Body Ventura. Hopefully with WM41 being rumored to be in Minnesota next year, Jesse will get a legends deal.
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Post by marvelelite on Mar 24, 2024 23:05:48 GMT -5
Sheik/Volkoff seems like a must in the future. Volkoff in any other set would seem like a tough sell, unless it's with a random anchor.
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Post by darkprophet on Mar 25, 2024 6:50:25 GMT -5
The M$M/Steamboat set certainly suggests you’re on to something, at least in loosening what qualifies as “anchors.” Gives me hope we can get quite a few more sets still! Andre/Studd, Warrior/ Bossman, HTM/ Bigelow, Sheik/Volkoff, Dream Team, and that’s without surprise signings or non-wrestlers!
If talent acquisition was not an issue, I have no doubt Mattel knows that adding at FITL would sell amazingly well. But they have to deal with the situation they have...
Agreed. With The Bushwhackers back too, and Hillbilly Jim seemingly back as well, that also opens up more sets. This line has a long ways to go before being complete in my eyes! |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Mar 25, 2024 12:11:05 GMT -5
Sheik/Volkoff seems like a must in the future. Volkoff in any other set would seem like a tough sell, unless it's with a random anchor. He could be paired with a yellow Hogan or a FTITL Kirchner. |
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Post by Apocalypse on Mar 25, 2024 13:01:37 GMT -5
Sheika and volkoff would look so good in this line. Sheik really deserves a c.c as well
I would like to see Kamala, Bundy, Bam Bam , HTM , Hacksaw , Snuka, Ventura, Demolition, Macho, Warrior, Adonis, One Man Gang, Hercules all get c.c figures as well. Theres still quite a lot of talent left untapped
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Post by marvelelite on Mar 25, 2024 16:50:35 GMT -5
Sheik/Volkoff seems like a must in the future. Volkoff in any other set would seem like a tough sell, unless it's with a random anchor. He could be paired with a yellow Hogan or a FTITL Kirchner. Can only do so many red and yellow Hogans from this era tho. Kirchner/ Volkoff still seems like a tough sell. |
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Post by darkprophet on Mar 25, 2024 16:59:48 GMT -5
He could be paired with a yellow Hogan or a FTITL Kirchner. Can only do so many red and yellow Hogans from this era tho. Kirchner/ Volkoff still seems like a tough sell. If it’s one or the other, I’d rather have Sheik/Volkoff than Kirchner/Volkoff. But if we could get all three, I’d like that even more! The more the merrier in this line! |
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Post by MKSavage on Mar 25, 2024 17:19:58 GMT -5
These sets would be nice for the next wave:
Warrior / Honky
Bam Bam / Big Boss Man
Sheik / Volkoff
Brutus / Valentine
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Post by darkprophet on Mar 25, 2024 18:03:42 GMT -5
These sets would be nice for the next wave: Warrior / Honky Bam Bam / Big Boss Man Sheik / Volkoff Brutus / Valentine All of these (and more) would be great to me! |
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Post by shanieomaniac on Mar 25, 2024 22:32:51 GMT -5
Sheik feels like he'd be a great fit for this line. Would probably sell like crazy too.
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Post by jakksandhasbro on Mar 26, 2024 6:24:41 GMT -5
Do any of the rsc protective case fit on the coliseum collection figs?
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Post by danfdan on Mar 27, 2024 11:42:51 GMT -5
Anyone else not had dispatch on these yet?
I ordered the Harts on release date and nothing
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Mar 27, 2024 16:53:44 GMT -5
Gotta re-order another set of the Hart Foundation for a friend since he got the chase and still wants the regular ones. These are truly they hard times Dusty talked about.
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Post by warrior2017 on Mar 27, 2024 17:48:44 GMT -5
I am hoping for a blue trunks Andre with big hair in the line before too long. When I think of the LJN line, the original Andre is so iconic!
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Post by Matt Culture on Mar 27, 2024 17:54:59 GMT -5
I really wish The Killer Bees would be inducted into the HOF or at least sign a legends deal. I think a two pack is worthy.
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Post by alphadeltaxray on Mar 27, 2024 19:36:29 GMT -5
I really wish The Killer Bees would be inducted into the HOF or at least sign a legends deal. I think a two pack is worthy. Id buy that in a heartbeat. |
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