zen411
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Post by zen411 on Feb 25, 2024 9:20:27 GMT -5
I'm just curious if there is enough interest in a Rock n Wrestling era line.
Rock n wrestling was what got me into Wrestling back in the 80s. Around wrestlemania 1 when wwf made mainstream pop culture. In addition to a two part Cyndi Lauper Goonies video on MTV. Most are under deals and some may still be under a deal or could be signed with some luck. Just wondering if there would be enough interest and which looks or figures you would like. Stylized cartoons? Attires/pirate gear from the video. More realistic looks from wwf events from that era? Special packaging?
Already signed
Hulk Hogan
Nikolai Volkoff
Capt Lou
Iron Shiek
Roddy Piper
Andre the Giant
Wendi Richter
Big John Studd
Possibly still signed
Blassie
Junkyard Dog
Needs to be signed or brought back
Tito Santana
Cyndi Lauper
Mr Fuji
Likely not included
Snuka
Moolah
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Post by PJ on Feb 25, 2024 9:27:17 GMT -5
I’d buy Piper, Snuka, Hogan, Studd, JYD & Iron Sheik if they looked like the cartoon. One of my only regrets was back in the day I had 3”(?) eraser figures of the cartoon that I gave to my cousins with my LJN, Hasbro, Remco, GI Joes and Megos. I wish I hadn’t done that.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Feb 25, 2024 10:08:00 GMT -5
I’d probably only buy Fuji.
Maybe Volkoff
And only if they’re elite style
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Post by Flair Forever on Feb 25, 2024 11:36:51 GMT -5
I think Superstars is the "cartoonish" line for the moment....
But when that runs its course, this would be a cool line for Mattel to explore!
I just don't see them running both lines at the same time....
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Post by The other Rougeau brother on Feb 25, 2024 12:44:54 GMT -5
I’d buy them all, it’s the only era of wrestling I watched religiously and still watch to this day.
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Post by jlaf77 on Feb 25, 2024 12:58:09 GMT -5
I'd absolutely love this. Would buy them all. Prefer superstars form but I'd buy elite as well.
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Feb 25, 2024 13:56:41 GMT -5
When i think of the rock n wrestling cartoon I think ljn style figures. Would be a great way for mattel to test that market. Big rubber guys has been a huge success. Mattel could fill some gaps that they can’t do
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 25, 2024 14:00:45 GMT -5
I would LOVE a dedicated Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling line. It really shouldn’t be straight elite, Superstars style could work though. But I’d personally prefer an animated-Neca style figure. Either way, the charm will also be in the 80’s style unique packaging.
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 25, 2024 14:01:57 GMT -5
When i think of the rock n wrestling cartoon I think ljn style figures. Would be a great way for mattel to test that market. Big rubber guys has been a huge success. Mattel could fill some gaps that they can’t do I REALLY want this too! 80’s nostalgia for the win! |
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zen411
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Post by zen411 on Feb 25, 2024 18:48:27 GMT -5
A few looks from Goonies music video:   |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 25, 2024 18:53:30 GMT -5
A few looks from Goonies music video: That’s fun, but LJNs (number 1 by a mile) and Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling (number 2) definitely hold more nostalgia appeal for me. |
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Post by ddt4thee on Feb 25, 2024 20:08:39 GMT -5
Make 'em all and make 'em Walmart exclusives.
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 25, 2024 21:09:46 GMT -5
Make 'em all and make 'em Walmart exclusives. Please don’t jinx it! |
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Feb 25, 2024 23:56:48 GMT -5
I would buy a Moolah and Snuka Elite.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Feb 26, 2024 0:23:18 GMT -5
A pretty cool artist made some limited runs of these. They seemed pretty perfect for display but obviously they weren’t licensed:  |
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Post by nomorexclusives on Feb 26, 2024 0:52:06 GMT -5
Make 'em all and make 'em Walmart exclusives. .... |
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Post by hordakgrim on Feb 26, 2024 1:04:41 GMT -5
A pretty cool artist made some limited runs of these. They seemed pretty perfect for display but obviously they weren’t licensed: That reminds me of the Neca Toony Terrors line. I think there would be a lot of crossover appeal for a Rock n Wrestling line. I'd be most likely to buy if they were Elite form factor and not overly stylized/cartoony like those. I could see people buying them in the Superstars form factor as well. |
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Post by Rock-Is-King on Feb 26, 2024 4:57:36 GMT -5
A pretty cool artist made some limited runs of these. They seemed pretty perfect for display but obviously they weren’t licensed: These would be so cool to have, I loved the cartoon back in the day … I would definitely buy JYD but would probably come away with the entire set once I seen them in person …. Great idea |
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Post by Rock-Is-King on Feb 26, 2024 5:01:24 GMT -5
A pretty cool artist made some limited runs of these. They seemed pretty perfect for display but obviously they weren’t licensed: I don’t recall Randy Savage, Mr Fuji or Mean Gene being in the cartoon & who is that in the yellow suit & hat beside of Piper? |
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Post by hordakgrim on Feb 26, 2024 5:53:17 GMT -5
A pretty cool artist made some limited runs of these. They seemed pretty perfect for display but obviously they weren’t licensed: I don’t recall Randy Savage, Mr Fuji or Mean Gene being in the cartoon & who is that in the yellow suit & hat beside of Piper? Mr. Fuji, Mean Gene, and Bobby Heenan (yellow suit) were definitely in it. Not sure about Macho Man. |
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