The Solution
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Post by The Solution on Dec 11, 2023 13:00:19 GMT -5
Now that some of us got our 106 Jimmy Uso, the first fig with the removable hair, what are your thoughts?
I’m not quite sold. It was a bit of a pain to get the other hair I wanted on to where I think it looks okay, and honestly, it still sits kinda funny on his head.
Also, i moved the lei around his neck slowly and the default hair popped right off.
The real test, for me, will be seeing if this hair stays on while he sits in the bin with the rest of the figs.
Anyone else have any thoughts so far?
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Post by coldblooded on Dec 11, 2023 14:44:58 GMT -5
Doink already had removable hair. Andre too.
If it works, it works don't force it to reduce headscans is my take on it
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Post by rastlinfigures on Dec 11, 2023 15:30:27 GMT -5
For me, it just depends on how they do it and when they do it. In the case of Jimmy Uso this time, I was really hoping they would include an alternate head so that those who want to could pop it on one of the more recent past Jimmy's that had the bad hair style (like the RSC exclusive Ultimates) to make up for that.
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Post by The Madness on Dec 11, 2023 16:03:14 GMT -5
There are a few options I can see working really well, the biggest of which is that Warrior needs some running / shaking the ropes hair, and it doesn’t need a new scan.
Also, if they ever get the rights to Flair back, you could release the exact same figure -say, red trunks and boots - to represent multiple eras just by changing the hair. JCP longer hair, WWF ‘91 run shorter hair, and WCW bowl cut.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Dec 11, 2023 18:32:05 GMT -5
There are a few options I can see working really well, the biggest of which is that Warrior needs some running / shaking the ropes hair, and it doesn’t need a new scan. Also, if they ever get the rights to Flair back, you could release the exact same figure -say, red trunks and boots - to represent multiple eras just by changing the hair. JCP longer hair, WWF ‘91 run shorter hair, and WCW bowl cut. I like all of those ideas and hope we get them one day soon…but I just think they can and should achieve it with the extra heads, not a fan of interchangeable hair, personally. |
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Warriah'
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Post by Warriah' on Dec 11, 2023 20:08:19 GMT -5
I think it’s cheap and looks bad unless it’s for someone with a visible wig like Doink
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Post by Evil Abed on Dec 11, 2023 20:20:08 GMT -5
I didnt hate it as much as I thought I would. That being said, Id still MUCH rather prefer swappable heads. I fear at some point the tightness of how the hair fits into the grooves of the head is going to lose shape and we're going to be dealing with a bald Uce long term.
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lonz
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Post by lonz on Dec 12, 2023 0:20:05 GMT -5
If they sign Matt Cardona again it should have removable hair with Brown ink pad underneath. Then you can stamp your ring with a brown spot when you powerbomb him.
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Post by TheEvilDoink1987 on Dec 12, 2023 12:26:24 GMT -5
Now that some of us got our 106 Jimmy Uso, the first fig with the removable hair, what are your thoughts? I’m not quite sold. It was a bit of a pain to get the other hair I wanted on to where I think it looks okay, and honestly, it still sits kinda funny on his head. Also, i moved the lei around his neck slowly and the default hair popped right off. The real test, for me, will be seeing if this hair stays on while he sits in the bin with the rest of the figs. Anyone else have any thoughts so far? For adult display purposes, I guess it looks fine, but man that would kill the play experience for me as a kid if the hair is constantly falling off with every bump. |
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Post by isloth on Dec 13, 2023 14:01:15 GMT -5
It ruined the UE Doink for me personally. I can’t move him around much at all without the hair falling off. I hope it stays on better for the upcoming figures.
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crush
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Post by crush on Dec 13, 2023 15:21:27 GMT -5
I just hope they continue to expand the concept further for accessories like hats, bandanas, and etc. like they're doing with Nash.
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Post by Mr. #1derful 🇵🇸 on Dec 13, 2023 15:24:15 GMT -5
I just hope they continue to expand the concept further for accessories like hats, bandanas, and etc. like they're doing with Nash. ABA Taker and X-Pac come to mind. |
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Post by Jackass Pacific on Dec 13, 2023 20:25:10 GMT -5
I just hope they continue to expand the concept further for accessories like hats, bandanas, and etc. like they're doing with Nash. ABA Taker and X-Pac come to mind. also macho man. bandana/hat with hair and just hair. both pieces could have slots for glasses to keep those removable (well, if/when he's available again anyway) |
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Dec 13, 2023 20:27:03 GMT -5
I think it has the potential to provide better looking headgear/hats/helmets/headbands/etc...
Hats, particularly a "baseball cap" style always look pretty bad, they are too thick, and don't sit on hair properly...it can definitely work in these situations, and be an improvement. I don't want to see it end up being a way to skip out on alternate head sculpts though
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Dec 14, 2023 2:08:05 GMT -5
Don’t really care for it too much, unless it’s for figures who might not have long hair atm. I’m interested, but the problem is a lot of Mattel’s hair molds are made of a harder rubber/plastic than for let’s say Jakks. When you turn their heads it’s slightly more difficult so I’m only assuming the hair pieces might not look so well when swiveled. It would of been perfect for a WCW Piper where imo his iconic look was the mid length hair and goatee, which would give you two options. Same with Bret, you could have the hair dangling look and then non covering.
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Dec 14, 2023 11:56:03 GMT -5
Hornswoggle came with removable hair piece in his 2 pack. It was good enough that it didn't look removable.
I thought they would use that technique for a Elite Kurt Angle. A bald and hair piece, with ear protector.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 14, 2023 14:54:06 GMT -5
If it’s a less expensive way to give us multiple look options and/or molded headwear like crowns, bandanas, hats, etc then I’m all for it.
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Post by juliang23 on Dec 15, 2023 22:51:19 GMT -5
Don't care for removable hair.
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Post by darkprophet on Dec 18, 2023 12:09:51 GMT -5
I’m really hoping that if we get old-school blue trunks Andre in Coliseum Collection, there are separate head sculpts for short and long hair, not the wig like we’ve seen in the past, or even this new technique.
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Post by Chip on Dec 19, 2023 10:23:05 GMT -5
Have zero use for it. Just another thing that's going to fall off these figures because of bad design. It's not necessary, we already get enough useless body parts with these figures instead of actual accessories. Now this is just going to replace extra heads/scans
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