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Post by Cyan on Mar 25, 2014 18:53:21 GMT -5
Congrats! Such a great feeling to find what you want AND get a great deal on them.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 25, 2014 15:27:17 GMT -5
I'm really trying to like the RSC ECW Punk head sculpt, but every time I see it, I cringe. I'm thinking of switching it out for maybe the Wrestlemania Heritage head. And since I only display my collection, I plan on giving RVD the ECW title. How about you?  |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 25, 2014 15:05:49 GMT -5
I kind of like it. However the face and hair reads a bit like Melina to me. It's new head sculpt as you can tell by the width of the smile lines compared to her elite fig. The more I see it next to the others, the more I like it. Have her come with a VAC Divas title and it's a winner to me. Here are some close-ups of what we've gotten so far, along with an AJ headshot:  |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 25, 2014 11:59:44 GMT -5
Beyond words. This is so great. The ethos you've created with these two figures has me already chomping at the bit for more. Love the idea that they're wrestling moves with Animal motifs. Can't wait to see things like "Anaconda Vice" "Chicken Wing" "Cobra Clutch". AMAZING work!
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Post by Cyan on Mar 25, 2014 11:46:39 GMT -5
Thanks for posting this! So awesome to see. A great line that takes me back to when I was a kid.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 24, 2014 14:36:10 GMT -5
I do it because I've collected since the LJN days back in the 80's. I skipped the Jakks stuff and when I saw the Mattel figures, I just knew I wanted them. So now, I just enjoy looking at them in my display case. I've enjoyed so many great wrestling moments over the years, that the figures remind me of how much I love wrestling.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 21:20:03 GMT -5
Congrats! Great set.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 20:17:27 GMT -5
I pretty much buy elites only. I may have to break that rule for these. Agreed. Wish they were elites with their shirts. But, these look amazing. One of the few basics I'll add to my collection. |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 18:19:35 GMT -5
How do you get those 3 dollar off coupons? They were given to me by a manager on duty at the registers the other day. The register we were at broke down, and long story short they felt we were inconvenienced. I never complained and didn't mind at all, but it was just good customer service on their part. The manager came up to me with three of them and said, "Here's $9.00 in Target coupons for your inconvenience." It was the first time I've ever seen them. |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 16:36:34 GMT -5
Target in Plainfield off of RT 59 has E27. One Kofi and two Takers left. I grabbed the RVD and Billy Gunn. How were Taker's boxes, condition wise? Not bad from what I could tell. I didn't look too closely but the Kofi. RVD, and Gunn boxes were all good. If you're thinking about heading that way, give them a call (electronics department, press 4). They were super nice about holding figs for me and I'm sure would look and check the condition of the packaging for you. |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 16:26:26 GMT -5
Elite 15 Evan Bourne. He was never one of my favorites, and I thought an easy pass. But when I saw it in person I realized what a great figure it was. No regrets picking him up. And because of that, I had to get E17 Kofi to have Air Boom. Again, not even close to one of my favorite tag teams, but two great figures that look awesome together.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 14:58:39 GMT -5
Target in Plainfield off of RT 59 has E27. One Kofi and two Takers left. I grabbed the RVD and Billy Gunn.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 14:57:11 GMT -5
Congrats! Always great to check off items on the bucket list.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 14:47:09 GMT -5
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 14:39:36 GMT -5
Very very very nice, in glad my picture helped. I'm going on a big hunt tomorrow and hope to have success Thanks for posting it! Great way to start my Saturday. Having a good week since I was also able to score an Elite Paul Heyman off the bay for $20.49 the other day. |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 14:34:34 GMT -5
Best deal I've gotten on Elite's so far. I called a Target in my area and found out they had some E27 in. I asked them to hold a Billy Gunn and RVD for me. Then I took the photo posted by Justin aka Devin F'n Taylor here: forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/298484/tru-elite-sale-23-29 to see if they'd do a price match based on it. I also brought along three, $3.00 off coupons I had from Target on a previous trip. I took my figures to customer service and showed them the picture and asked if they'd price match it. Without missing a beat the guy helping me out looked at the pic and said, "Sure!". He rang them up at $10.00 each, then took my three, $3.00 off coupons and totaled it out. $11.94 later and I'm the proud owner of Billy Gunn and RVD! The receipt says TOTAL SAVINGS THIS TRIP: $9.00, but if you look at the itemization you'll see it was closer to $27.   |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 22, 2014 10:31:00 GMT -5
nWo is a really great figure. Especially if you're going to have an nWo collection. Macho King is also a great figure and you can grab a Sensational Sherri figure for dirt cheap with it on RSC.
If you can afford it, go for both loose on RSC and throw Sherri in there as well.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 20, 2014 18:58:00 GMT -5
The hunt is finally over!!!!  FINALLY found Zeb Mothaf#*&@^ Colter!!! Yay lol Picked him and Jack Swagger up for 20% off each at the Toys R Us in Melrose Park. There is 1 more Zeb Colter and 2 Jack Swagger as of 2:00pm in the front wwe display at Toys R Us. Congrats! I'm still on the hunt. I was able to score an elite Paul Heyman on the bay for $20 today, so that's something. |
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Post by Cyan on Mar 20, 2014 13:49:16 GMT -5
I've said it before, I wish they called him, "The Federation" and that he was back for revenge from when WWF got the "F" out.
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Post by Cyan on Mar 20, 2014 11:48:43 GMT -5
Do you guys think Mattel will be releasing the Divas VAC belt again any time in the near future? I don't really care to drop $50+ on a KK figure to get it, so I'm hoping maybe Mattel will pack it again sometime.
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