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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Mar 25, 2024 17:39:41 GMT -5
Powertown was a huge letdown tho. Scale is way off. Figs are overpriced. And they take like two years in between series. The scale is admittedly disappointing but quality wise they are top notch and worth the premium price they command all things considered IMO. Hopefully their release schedule becomes better from here on out Maybe a discussion for another thread but for $55 the articulation is pretty limited and there are no soft goods. Sculpts are OK but not great either. Only thing that stands out are the belts. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Mar 25, 2024 17:41:18 GMT -5
It’s literally just another line with a shiny new box to make the same wrestling characters we’ve been getting over and over the last few years. Yeah all those Graham, Monsoon, and Harley figures they’ve been flooding us with is starting to get annoying. |
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Mar 25, 2024 17:50:48 GMT -5
Abby vs Brody!
Stan Hansen vs Vader
Dynamite kid vs Tiger Mask
Raven vs Tommy Dreamer
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Mar 25, 2024 17:54:31 GMT -5
oldschoolfool that would be amazing. Would have to include the broken title and a normal title.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Mar 25, 2024 17:55:42 GMT -5
Keep in mind, unless the rule has changed, they have to have access to the tape library for them to use specific looks or if they don’t have that promotion’s library then that attire would have to also been used in something they do own.
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Post by coldblooded on Mar 25, 2024 18:02:19 GMT -5
This era was before my time, so I'll likely collect my favs, Piper, Hogan, backlund, etc.
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Post by dravenx on Mar 25, 2024 18:18:59 GMT -5
It’s literally just another line with a shiny new box to make the same wrestling characters we’ve been getting over and over the last few years. Yeah all those Graham, Monsoon, and Harley figures they’ve been flooding us with is starting to get annoying. As much I love those guys it definitely is a continuation of what this line has become the last 3-4 years. We maybe get 3-4 actual new wrestlers from past eras each year if we’re lucky. Last year was what Brother Love and Ali? I may be missing someone but it’s not many. It’s not Mattel’s fault they gotta work with what they have I just think there’s way more attention right now to how to gimmick up or repackage all this stuff over and over again then giving us some dope stuff. I don’t know I’m really hoping with Vince gone maybe there will be more of a push to get some more guys under deals. Triple H is a huge historian of the business so I’m optimistic about it |
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Post by stc13 on Mar 25, 2024 19:00:15 GMT -5
Yeah all those Graham, Monsoon, and Harley figures they’ve been flooding us with is starting to get annoying. As much I love those guys it definitely is a continuation of what this line has become the last 3-4 years. We maybe get 3-4 actual new wrestlers from past eras each year if we’re lucky. Last year was what Brother Love and Ali? I may be missing someone but it’s not many. It’s not Mattel’s fault they gotta work with what they have I just think there’s way more attention right now to how to gimmick up or repackage all this stuff over and over again then giving us some dope stuff. I don’t know I’m really hoping with Vince gone maybe there will be more of a push to get some more guys under deals. Triple H is a huge historian of the business so I’m optimistic about it You're obviously entitled to your opinion, but I think there's a pretty strong argument that from both a design and deep cut standpoint Mattel has never done more for collectors across eras. Obscure figures like Japan Hogan or Peter Maivia, deep cuts like Chainsaw Charlie or debut Faarooq, 2-in-1s and chases to get alternate looks like Terry Gordy or Molly Holly. They have dedicated lines right now exclusively for the territories, Golden Era, Attitude Era, and a catch-all Legends line. WWE is a business and Legends deals exist to generate a profit. There are always going to be constraints, but there has been a pretty steady effort to bring in new names year over year and expand the offering to fans. Obviously things have changed with Vince gone. But I think people expecting to suddenly get a flood of new Legends deals or deep cut characters are probably in for a lot of disappointment. |
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Post by stc13 on Mar 25, 2024 19:10:10 GMT -5
Keep in mind, unless the rule has changed, they have to have access to the tape library for them to use specific looks or if they don’t have that promotion’s library then that attire would have to also been used in something they do own. Playing devil's advocate, this line seems perfect to work around that issue. They own a LOT of tape libraries or IP rights, including many NWA affiliates. And since the champions would tour the affiliates and battle defend the belts, there's a pretty high chance most major names (at least from the 70s on) appear somewhere on tape. Guys would basically cycle the same gimmick/look across the territories. And there may be more flexibility on what looks they're able to do - the reference for the upcoming Legends Hogan is almost certainly something they don't own tape of, nor do they have the Inoki/Ali match as far as I know. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Mar 25, 2024 19:27:59 GMT -5
Keep in mind, unless the rule has changed, they have to have access to the tape library for them to use specific looks or if they don’t have that promotion’s library then that attire would have to also been used in something they do own. Playing devil's advocate, this line seems perfect to work around that issue. They own a LOT of tape libraries or IP rights, including many NWA affiliates. And since the champions would tour the affiliates and battle defend the belts, there's a pretty high chance most major names (at least from the 70s on) appear somewhere on tape. Guys would basically cycle the same gimmick/look across the territories. And there may be more flexibility on what looks they're able to do - the reference for the upcoming Legends Hogan is almost certainly something they don't own tape of, nor do they have the Inoki/Ali match as far as I know. Vince acquired the rights to the Inoki match to broadcast it in the US. Not sure what they still own but there is a connection. Hogan had the Ichiban look during a WWF tour of Japan. But yeah, most of the territory days were simple looks that didn’t change much from territory to territory. |
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Post by jjh1292 on Mar 25, 2024 19:32:20 GMT -5
It seems like a really cool idea, designed entirely to just get us Muta. I do think they’re going to need to be super careful with these so they don’t rot. King, Piper, Dusty seem like safe bets. I’d like some WCCW guys, Buddy Roberts, but I don’t know if he’d sell at all without doing some type of Freebirds set. I think the Von Erichs are signed to PowerTown. PT has a lot of these type of guys I would think. No expectations. If it gets us some Ftitl names I’m all for it. I feel like Muta has a unique enough look that he can be placed in regular lines and still sell well. I totally can see an ultimate Muta in full entrance garb being placed on Mattel creations though. |
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Post by dravenx on Mar 25, 2024 20:00:56 GMT -5
Keep in mind, unless the rule has changed, they have to have access to the tape library for them to use specific looks or if they don’t have that promotion’s library then that attire would have to also been used in something they do own. Playing devil's advocate, this line seems perfect to work around that issue. They own a LOT of tape libraries or IP rights, including many NWA affiliates. And since the champions would tour the affiliates and battle defend the belts, there's a pretty high chance most major names (at least from the 70s on) appear somewhere on tape. Guys would basically cycle the same gimmick/look across the territories. And there may be more flexibility on what looks they're able to do - the reference for the upcoming Legends Hogan is almost certainly something they don't own tape of, nor do they have the Inoki/Ali match as far as I know. I agree with this my biggest thing is the sheer amount of sublines they’ve created that’s doing nothing but rereleasing figures. Wouldn’t we rather have that energy placed into making at least new figures of the wrestlers? Instead of getting a rereleased elite of warrior or something why not just another attire he wore. That’s the thing bugging me a most. It may not be an entirely new character but at least it’s not something already out there we can get. It’s a small complaint but I think it would help more. Then they give us a warrior we already had and put a pink belt on it instead of the purple one he wore, irks me after two times still couldn’t get it right |
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Post by Grenouille on Mar 25, 2024 20:25:01 GMT -5
It seems like a really cool idea, designed entirely to just get us Muta. I do think they’re going to need to be super careful with these so they don’t rot. King, Piper, Dusty seem like safe bets. I’d like some WCCW guys, Buddy Roberts, but I don’t know if he’d sell at all without doing some type of Freebirds set. I think the Von Erichs are signed to PowerTown. PT has a lot of these type of guys I would think. No expectations. If it gets us some Ftitl names I’m all for it. I feel like Muta has a unique enough look that he can be placed in regular lines and still sell well. I totally can see an ultimate Muta in full entrance garb being placed on Mattel creations though. An nWo Muta would be a slam dunk for me in addition to whatever ‘89 era colors they want to do. |
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Post by jjh1292 on Mar 25, 2024 20:26:37 GMT -5
I feel like Muta has a unique enough look that he can be placed in regular lines and still sell well. I totally can see an ultimate Muta in full entrance garb being placed on Mattel creations though. An nWo Muta would be a slam dunk for me in addition to whatever ‘89 era colors they want to do. He’d fit right in the MNW line. |
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Mar 25, 2024 20:27:38 GMT -5
Rerelease the Von Erichs & the Wild Samoans. They’re all due for an update
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 25, 2024 21:00:38 GMT -5
Just to set expectations, this is just a one off box set for now and not a new line. Any talent that are on your wishlists for this would just appear elsewhere like Legends if/when they become available.
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Post by jjh1292 on Mar 25, 2024 21:05:12 GMT -5
Just to set expectations, this is just a one off box set for now and not a new line. Any talent that are on your wishlists for this would just appear elsewhere like Legends if/when they become available. Thanks for the clarification Steve. *My hopes were smashed into the ground 🥺 |
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Post by shanieomaniac on Mar 25, 2024 21:05:22 GMT -5
Just to set expectations, this is just a one off box set for now and not a new line. Any talent that are on your wishlists for this would just appear elsewhere like Legends if/when they become available. Oh. Ok. I'm not... gonna cry or anything... I swear. Not gonna... not gonna...  |
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Mar 25, 2024 21:19:38 GMT -5
Just to set expectations, this is just a one off box set for now and not a new line. Any talent that are on your wishlists for this would just appear elsewhere like Legends if/when they become available. Does the feedback and interest lead to making it a new line or will the sales become a deciding factor as to creating more? Or a combination of both? |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 25, 2024 22:12:51 GMT -5
Just to set expectations, this is just a one off box set for now and not a new line. Any talent that are on your wishlists for this would just appear elsewhere like Legends if/when they become available. Does the feedback and interest lead to making it a new line or will the sales become a deciding factor as to creating more? Or a combination of both? I don’t think a separate line is needed. If we have any of these talents available, they can live in Legends or Elites. But with that said, if this sold like gangbusters, I could certainly push for some different multipacks. |
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