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Post by Blackjack on Dec 1, 2007 13:13:51 GMT -5
yeah just read that email. Damn so close too and now it's cancelled
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Post by Icon on Dec 1, 2007 15:07:50 GMT -5
That's cool Jon. I was at the 94 Rumble. It was a lot of fun. I don't blame ya for not getting the scratched belt. The best deal I ever got on one was a WCW Tag Title from spam for $60. When they first signed the deal with WWF (at the time) they had to get rid of all the WCW titles and only sell WWF ones. It wasn't until after the buyout that you saw them come back. I'm probably gonna pick up the HBK DVD this weekend. My friend let me borrow Ron Bass and Lex Luger shoots so i've got a lot to watch this weekend. Very cool dogink!! I missed out on the '94 Rumble but it's great to look back at that along with the rest of the Rumbles from that time period. My wife hinted that she picked up Volume 1 for Christmas. That's a great deal you received on the WCW Tag Title. I'm running out of room in my Detolfs (I own 4), but I'm making it a point to add the classic IC & tag team titles belts. It's too bad the belt was so heavily scratched (even the side plates were scratched up). The belt was ideal and I did a double take seeing a $99 price tag on that. Inspecting it closely, I think I would've been disappointed if I did wind up buying it. It looked OK for afar, but physically holding the belt was something else. It looked like the previous owner to that belt really gave that belt a beating. Anyways, I'm going to get back to watching the next Rumble ('95) from my set. It's too bad that Gathering of the Stars show got cancelled. I was looking forward to going next year and seeing alot the wrestlers they had planned.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 1, 2007 17:50:02 GMT -5
The 95' rumble was the best ever! But just got back from K-mart and FYE by the train sation and I'm going back later on this upcomming week to get Demoltion for $24 instrad of 17+17= like $40...but K-mart is over stocked! Picking up the Miz and Keneedy, Super Crazy and Finaly wehen I pick up my lay-away. Wit ximas presents for others.
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Post by dogink on Dec 1, 2007 20:10:54 GMT -5
That wicked sucks about the convention. I'm so glad I hadn't ordered the tickets yet. Being 6 months away you kind of have to be leery of these things. at least it seems like there is still a lot of talent that comes through the area. Yeah Jon the WWE Classic tag is probably the next one that I would get. It always has the great Foundation/Bulldogs feel to it. I should have episode #6 up by Wednesday on my show page. There was a funny bit where I accidentally smashed a water bottle on the desk in my Batista rant soaking George in the process.
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Post by Icon on Dec 1, 2007 22:56:58 GMT -5
Did you see all those blue Austins at K-Mart Derr?? They definately overstocked everything at that store in particular. It seemed like they had WWE figures on every corner around the toy section!!
The classic WWF tag straps are really nice dogink. I definately agree with you...they have Bulldogs/Foundation/Demolition feel to those and remind me of some great times. The cheapest I've seen on those was on AJ's Belts site for $228 and I think they were trade in's. Wrestling Superstore and other retailers sell that belt for $300 brand new. Definately gotta add more replica belts at some point. I've got more mini belts coming in the mail within the next week, so I guess they'll tide me over until then. Can't wait to catch that next episode. In that last episode, I thought for sure you were going to spit your D&D drink at George when you were both doing the Carlito segment. I guess soaking George was bound to happen sooner or later. Poor George though!! You are both doing a good job with the show thus far. Definately keep it up!
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 1, 2007 23:28:10 GMT -5
Yeah I saw em. Oh well picked up one more for my brother =). But yeah going back again 2mmrow with my mom to get some more stuff.
What do yoyu guys remomend for a 1st replica belt? I want to get one but idk what one to get?...thanks in advance.
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Post by Icon on Dec 2, 2007 0:18:59 GMT -5
It depends on your personal preference. All of the belts are very nice and have their own distinguishable characteristics about each one. Is there a particular design that stands out more or means more to you?? I bought a mini replica belt for $35 first because I wanted to see what the material and belt felt like. I went back a week later and purchased my first adult belt (WCW United States Title). I bought it for $225. I had that title on display for awhile and brought back memories of guys like Rick Rude, Sting, Vader, and others holding that belt at one point or another. But looking back at the belt, I realized that I was always more of a WWF fan and wanted a belt to back back the glory days of my youth.
A few months later buying the WCW US Title, I went back to Wrestling Superstore determined to add the WWF Classic Winged Eagle to my growing collection. The belt is expensive ($269) but it's absolutely gorgeous. You won't be able to take your eyes off of the belt. I've currently got both belts in a display case (to keep away from dust). I spent $70 on a Detolf glass cabinet at Ikea. Both belts fit very well and look great in the glass cabinet.
My advice is to visit the Wrestling Superstore in Cranston, RI. They have a section with all of their replica belts in cases. Check them out and ask questions to the guys working there. If anything bring $35 with you and pickup a mini belt of your choice if you can't afford an adult replica right away. At least the mini belt will be a sample of what you can expect as far as quality on a smaller scale until you decide on what belt works best for you.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 2, 2007 0:39:31 GMT -5
I was thinking of the Winded Ealgle or Classic ic/tag. But will do man, thanks.
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Post by Icon on Dec 2, 2007 1:02:56 GMT -5
I was thinking of the Winded Ealgle or Classic ic/tag. But will do man, thanks. Not a problem Derr!!! We are at a serious advantage because we practically have Wrestling Superstore in our backyard!! All of the classic belts you mentioned are great belts...seeing them in person and feeling the weight is an experience in itself.
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Post by dogink on Dec 2, 2007 7:46:26 GMT -5
I have 12 full size replicas and 7 minis. I actually had an ECW TV title given to me by a friend. My favorite was always the classic IC title. After I got that I didn't get anymore except the WWE World which I won in a raffle at a URW show. (for $5 in tickets no less) The original older WCW titles do have a stiffer strap though I will tell you though. The NWA World title is a great replica and i've heard past champions say that it is a lot like the real thing. Jon do you have a myspace page? Send me a request and i'll add it to the friends list. I'm thankful for everyone that watches it. We try to loosen up more each show and reall have fun with it.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 2, 2007 9:41:05 GMT -5
Could you post pictures of your replicas? It would be much appricated. And I have been trying to go up to the Wrestling Superstore for a while...I heard it was just like a room...
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Post by Icon on Dec 2, 2007 9:46:45 GMT -5
I hear ya with the Classic IC belt, dogink!! I used to draw my own version of the title when I was younger onto cardstock because I wanted my own version of the belt so bad. It's too bad I stayed away from that replica belt for so long. After seeing it a second time, I had second thoughts and really liked the belt. The pointed tip at the top bothered me at one point (along with the light engraving into the metal). Right now, if I was to get another replica, that belt is #1 on my priority list followed by the Classic Tag Team Title. While I like my WCW US Title, I wish I would've spent the extra money and gotten that IC belt. Did you get most of your belts (other than the ones given to you by your friend/raffle) through Figures Inc. or through somewhere else?
It's great to see you both having fun and loosening up on your show. It makes great entertainment sometimes as we will probably see when the next show is posted (with George getting soaked). As long as the both of you are enjoying doing the show, it'll show in the final product!
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Post by dogink on Dec 2, 2007 17:41:11 GMT -5
Yeah that's true. I do have pics of my belts from a distance on my myspace page at myspace.com/prowrestlingreview under the photo album "the vault". If you're able to do that you can see them there. I've never tried to post pics here yet.
I picked up the HBK DVD @k-Mart today. They are so stupid though. The Sundays ad has all WWE DVD's $15-20 at 25% off. They tried telling me the HBK one which is usually $20 wasn't included. The add said ALL DVD's so after waiting like 15 minutes they finally gave it to me. It wasn't like I was trying to rip them off. It would have been worth it to get it at Circuit City for $18 just to not have to deal with them. I've gotten all my other belts at spam. I got the first WCW Title for $125 and I remember them showing me prototypes of the other ones the were about to make. I also reccomend the glass display cases at Ikea. They hold 4 belts and are really easy to build for $60.
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Post by Icon on Dec 2, 2007 19:38:39 GMT -5
Ahhh. I don't know why K-Mart would put you through all of that. The ad is easy to understand and the discount should've been given to you right away. How was that HBK DVD?? I was so preoccupied with the Royal Rumble sets (Volumes 1 & 2), that I forgot that the DVD dropped on Tuesday.
I hear you with those glass cases from Ikea. I own 4 of them and they are chuck full with props and my 2 adult replica belts that I own. They are very easy to put together and an Ikea drive is usually pretty easy for me with the job I currently do (since it seems like I'm in New Haven, CT every other week).
Would've went to K-Mart today but my wife took off with a coupon (for $15 off a $25 or more purchase) that I received from that store. By the time I was set to leave, I searched through the house looking for the coupon and called her to see if she knew where it went. Turns out it was in her purse and she was out doing Christmas shopping for me (& she had no plans on coming home anytime shortly). Wasn't too happy, but I wasn't exactly upset either. Oh well.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 2, 2007 21:15:14 GMT -5
Ah the HBK dvd is pretty sweet. I payed 20 for mine, and went to 10 diffrent stores looking for it and the only place that had it was Best Buy.
Dogink, check out your page, I'm going to send you a freind request. Or measage you sometime tommrow.
Icon, where did you get the Rumble sets with out buying the complete boxset?
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Post by Icon on Dec 2, 2007 21:39:31 GMT -5
Derr, go to FYE. They have the individual set's for Vol 1 or 2 on sale for $39.99. I picked up Volume 2 in a Connecticut FYE while looking for a local station's Planet of Sound accoustic CD. It contains the Rumbles from '93, 94, 95, 96, & 97. My wife picked up Volume 1 for me (for Christmas) at the same price at the FYE in Emerald Square.
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Post by dogink on Dec 3, 2007 6:38:50 GMT -5
Ok, i'll look for it. I know the contact table on the show page isn't there due to a glitch I have to fix but if you send the friend request to myspace.com/dogink i'll ad it to the show page. It might still work if you click in the friend request area but if it doesn't that's what you can do, thanks.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 3, 2007 18:25:45 GMT -5
It didn't work plus my kick sucks. Um I don't have a regular internet connection so I have to use my sidekick 3.....yeah I'm going to FYE to look for them plus that limited cena fig....thanks guys...my page is Myspace.com/whiteboybwbg....um yeah I'm only 19ish....don't mind my stuff on my page guys.
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Post by D-Rock on Dec 3, 2007 18:26:38 GMT -5
It didn't work plus my kick sucks. Um I don't have a regular internet connection so I have to use my sidekick 3.....yeah I'm going to FYE to look for them plus that limited cena fig....thanks guys...my page is Myspace.com/whiteboybwbg....um yeah I'm only 19ish....don't mind my stuff on my page guys.
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