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Post by kgchampion on May 18, 2024 2:07:09 GMT -5
I'm talking about this beautiful official Mattel referee figure.    These are all the hands he comes with. 5 pairs total. I hope Mattel makes more in the near future so we can army build some refs. I don't want to spend another $70 to get the parts needed to make a second referee. Maybe some basic versions for those of us who want to load up or a chase variant of Charles Robinson with the Ruthless Aggression blue Smackdown shirt? Here's my old DIY referees who served me well over the past decade:  |
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Post by The Assassin on May 18, 2024 2:22:35 GMT -5
Agreed it's great WWE finally allowed Mattel to make real referees, though personally I'm more interested in Classic referees.
With Teddy Long in the MNW line, I'm really hoping for some classic WCW referees next, my top pick would be a 2-in-1 WCW/NWO Nick Patrick in classic blue attire, serious headscan with goatee, removeable cloth nwo shirt, and if the budget allows, neckbrace and sunglasses. Randy Anderson and Mark Curtis would also be high on my wishlist, all three were masters of their craft and great characters.
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Post by drifter on May 18, 2024 2:28:46 GMT -5
I'm just wondering why Cone was the pick for the first referee figure. I would have figured of the current referees, Charles Robinson would have been the first to have a figure made.
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Post by Flair Forever on May 18, 2024 2:32:42 GMT -5
I'm just wondering why Cone was the pick for the first referee figure. I would have figured of the current referees, Charles Robinson would have been the first to have a figure made. ESPECIALLY for Monday Night Wars, since he was used in storylines on Nitro and eventually survived the WWE takeover and was integrated into WWE. Robinson seems taylor-made for Monday Night Wars..... some of these decisions they made are baffling. |
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Post by drifter on May 18, 2024 2:36:16 GMT -5
I'm just wondering why Cone was the pick for the first referee figure. I would have figured of the current referees, Charles Robinson would have been the first to have a figure made. ESPECIALLY for Monday Night Wars, since he was used in storylines on Nitro and eventually survived the WWE takeover and was integrated into WWE. Robinson seems taylor-made for Monday Night Wars..... some of these decisions they made are baffling. Not to mention he's probably the most well known of the modern day referees. Has a lot of well known moments too, like the run down the ramp at WrestleMania, or the sell to Great Khali's head chop. |
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Post by mrh on May 18, 2024 3:01:39 GMT -5
I'm guessing part of the reason Cone might have been chosen is because I think he is a figure collector -- and close with the Major guys. Thus probably Mattel wanted to use him...
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on May 18, 2024 4:20:57 GMT -5
They went with Cone because of Nicholas. Turned out pretty good! I love all the hands.
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Post by Ministry of Darkness on May 18, 2024 6:57:27 GMT -5
Earl Hebner, Tim White, and Mike chioda would be great to have.
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Post by zen411 on May 18, 2024 7:27:10 GMT -5
I want Joey Marella.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on May 18, 2024 8:16:58 GMT -5
I’ll take a mike Chioda in a blue smackdown shirt
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 18, 2024 18:08:36 GMT -5
I'm just wondering why Cone was the pick for the first referee figure. I would have figured of the current referees, Charles Robinson would have been the first to have a figure made. ESPECIALLY for Monday Night Wars, since he was used in storylines on Nitro and eventually survived the WWE takeover and was integrated into WWE. Robinson seems taylor-made for Monday Night Wars..... some of these decisions they made are baffling. Well Cone is in SummerSlam Elites, not MNW. We made him first as he was the first “true” referee we gained access to so we got to work right away. Not that complicated. |
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Post by LA Times on May 18, 2024 18:11:31 GMT -5
kgchampion Looks like the staff of a Foot Locker store.
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Post by Flair Forever on May 18, 2024 18:24:10 GMT -5
ESPECIALLY for Monday Night Wars, since he was used in storylines on Nitro and eventually survived the WWE takeover and was integrated into WWE. Robinson seems taylor-made for Monday Night Wars..... some of these decisions they made are baffling. Well Cone is in SummerSlam Elites, not MNW. We made him first as he was the first “true” referee we gained access to so we got to work right away. Not that complicated. LOL sorry for the flub! I've got Monday Night Wars on the brain! And I'm extra cranky - I've been to Walmart 15 times and I can't find Series 2 anywhere! |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on May 18, 2024 18:32:21 GMT -5
Are we all forgetting about Danny Davis? Isn’t he the first “true” referee in the line?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 18, 2024 18:38:22 GMT -5
Are we all forgetting about Danny Davis? Isn’t he the first “true” referee in the line? C’mon… I don’t think anyone is forgetting about Danny. He was also a wrestler as well as a referee and was under a Legends deal much like Teddy was a manager/GM/referee. John was purely a referee on WWE television. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on May 18, 2024 18:49:17 GMT -5
Are we all forgetting about Danny Davis? Isn’t he the first “true” referee in the line? C’mon… I don’t think anyone is forgetting about Danny. He was also a wrestler as well as a referee and was under a Legends deal much like Teddy was a manager/GM/referee. John was purely a referee on WWE television. Yeah but even tho he did have a run as a wrestler I still see him as a ref first. Plus he went back to refereeing. Also, how come a wrestler fig wasn’t ever made while he was under a deal? |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on May 18, 2024 19:19:31 GMT -5
C’mon… I don’t think anyone is forgetting about Danny. He was also a wrestler as well as a referee and was under a Legends deal much like Teddy was a manager/GM/referee. John was purely a referee on WWE television. Yeah but even tho he did have a run as a wrestler I still see him as a ref first. Plus he went back to refereeing. Also, how come a wrestler fig wasn’t ever made while he was under a deal? The point of my initial reply was to explain why Cone was included at this point in time, not to debate Danny’s career or a figure classification, both of which I don’t disagree with you on. Danny was our first official ref fig which we were able to do with the assist/explanation of his evil ref gimmick and subsequent in-ring stint. Unfortunately I only had time for the one fig of him once I joined the team. Not sure why he wasn’t used before my time. Would have loved a wrestler Danny fig. Maybe things will come around again. |
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Post by Ruthless Attitude on May 18, 2024 20:17:52 GMT -5
Are we all forgetting about Danny Davis? Isn’t he the first “true” referee in the line? C’mon… I don’t think anyone is forgetting about Danny. He was also a wrestler as well as a referee and was under a Legends deal much like Teddy was a manager/GM/referee. John was purely a referee on WWE television.
I built my John Cone figure yesterday and it is already one of my favorites of this year. All the alternate hands are perfect for posing. I am all for more referee and guest referee looks. I have hope that someday we see a Jacqueline figure representing her stint as a referee.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on May 18, 2024 20:23:31 GMT -5
Yeah but even tho he did have a run as a wrestler I still see him as a ref first. Plus he went back to refereeing. Also, how come a wrestler fig wasn’t ever made while he was under a deal? The point of my initial reply was to explain why Cone was included at this point in time, not to debate Danny’s career or a figure classification, both of which I don’t disagree with you on. Danny was our first official ref fig which we were able to do with the assist/explanation of his evil ref gimmick and subsequent in-ring stint. Unfortunately I only had time for the one fig of him once I joined the team. Not sure why he wasn’t used before my time. Would have loved a wrestler Danny fig. Maybe things will come around again. So happy you’re on the team, advocating for us collectors. |
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Post by Mongo Bears on May 18, 2024 20:34:05 GMT -5
Nick Patrick for me plz.
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