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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 22, 2020 13:24:05 GMT -5
One thing I love - love love about this thread is that Steve is so kind to answer! Thanks to this forum and thanks to Steve! AWESOME. One thing I never really cared about is people judging fellow collectors or their questions. Especially on this thread when it is directed towards Steve. I think it is a great honor to have a figure made or a statue made out of someone ... so I do not find it tacky or tackless to honor a legend with a figure if they pass. On the contrary I find it a tremendous honor. I look forward to the new offerings soon and hoping for a lot of first in the line appearances. Steve, Assuming Mattel holds on to the WWE line long term ... and I hope you do. Would at some point when most wrestlers are made .. in addition to continue the elite scale size figures you currently have ... would you try to add hype by adding a smaller scale size for a whole new line? PLEASE NOTE: I love love this line the way it is and if it was my choice we would stay here regardless ... but a smaller 4 or 5 inch line would open up a whole new market and way to make money. It would be cheaper plus rings and sets would be less too. Plus it would take up less space on my shelves. Just curious from one toy lover to another? Again thank you
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 21, 2020 13:27:26 GMT -5
Does Rocky Johnson have a Legends Deal? Does his passing make it more likely to make his figure? Less Likely? Or neither? Thank you Steve.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 16, 2020 12:28:17 GMT -5
I'm sad to hear that Rocky Johnson passed away! I loved watching him wrestle! Hope we can get him in the legends lineup Steve! Please do your magic! Thank you
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 7, 2020 9:07:48 GMT -5
Steve, Is it possible that Walmart would release their exclusives as a line in and of itself? Meaning: Race, Gorilla, Patterson, Briscoe, Snake, Stone Cold, Steamboat, Muraco? Walmart.com has been making their exclusives available online pretty consistently lately. The plan is for that to continue but that of course is there business decision ultimately. You won’t see older figure go back into production for this though as minimum production quantities wouldn’t be met. We’d have to re-release or re-deco the figs in a new wave to get them back out. Steve, Sorry I confused you in my last post. This was what I was respectfully disagreeing with you on about Walmart.com making their exclusives available on-line. I never saw the following on-line at Walmart. Harley Race and that entire line, Pat Patterson, Gorilla Monsoon, etc ... I currently see Gerald Briscoe on Walmart site being sold for $41.99 from Three King Toys. That actually works against their own exclusive. I got Bob Backlund from WWF.com As I stated this is NOT you! This is Walmart! So thank you so much for lending a helpful hand or ear to our concerns. We collectors want our figures, (LEGENDS) we want YOU/Mattel to succeed and we want Walmart to succeed! If they are too hard to get or scalped on the 2nd hand market this could ultimately hurt all of us. Thank you again. I can't wait for the new announcements! Woooooooooo!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 6, 2020 14:27:26 GMT -5
Steve, Thank you for answering my question and THANK YOU for being so kind to participate with us passionate collectors on this thread. About Walmart! One of the reasons I share with you this information is because I am a huge $$$ collector, so glad you make the legends, so glad you take the time to come here and be a problem solver (if you can) and hoped you have a better chance of communicating to Walmart than I can because we ALL might be more successful that way. I want you to know that I have tried to communicate (call) to Walmart (to no avail), I have sent them requests multiple times about when the figure becomes available, I have gone to the links daily, I have gone in person with Walmart associates and managers on days of arrival and someone else somehow gets them. I have a dear friend in distribution overseeing the local Walmart distribution center for produce. He doesn't even know how to figure it out and he runs the entire distribution center. I was lucky to get Backlund through WWE shop. Was lucky to get Muraco on-line at Walmart but all of the other ones - NOPE! I have to respectfully disagree with you. Never been available for me. Now what is interesting is that these are Walmart exclusives but people or businesses are somehow getting them and selling them on Walmarts on-line for twice and three times the cost. I wonder if they are truly aware of that? I wonder how much more successful they, Mattel and us would be if they were more readily available? Again, please keep making these figures and THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING HERE WITH US ... but since Walmart is not here or anywhere to help us ... if you or your team at Mattel have the ability for them to see our desire to want to buy these from them it could help them, you and us. Just sayin ... THANK YOU! Can't wait to see what new elite legends you have in store for us. Woooooooooooo!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Jan 3, 2020 15:11:34 GMT -5
Steve,
Is it possible that Walmart would release their exclusives as a line in and of itself? Meaning: Race, Gorilla, Patterson, Briscoe, Snake, Stone Cold, Steamboat, Muraco?
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 24, 2019 13:29:22 GMT -5
Steve, Admins, Positive board members,
Merry Christmas to all of you! I love this thread and all the fellow elite wwe collectors. Here is to more legends! My very best to all of you
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 18, 2019 9:13:28 GMT -5
Steve,
There were rumors at one time that Rocky Johnson was coming out. Was that close to happening back in the day? Is it plausible he comes out someday in the future? Thank you
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 18, 2019 9:00:58 GMT -5
I would like to see the Rock and his dad Rocky Johnson! I would rather see Tony Atlas and Rocky Johnson but my guess it would take the Rock to help get his dad in.
Johnny Valentine and Greg Valentine.
Macho Man and Lanny Paffo the Genius.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 11, 2019 20:42:02 GMT -5
Thank you all for your support and response. I NEVER rely on alerts from Walmart - but let them know nonetheless if they ever decide to make that feature work. I see the figure but then it is not in stock - or then it is in and another third party is uncharging it. I did find Muraco on-line ... have not for Briscoe in time. I have been on this forum FOREVER and am a mere mid carder (I must suck) but I love this thread and REALLY appreciate it. If anyone has suggestions where I can go to gain more knowledge or connections on this front it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all of you!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 11, 2019 12:58:11 GMT -5
Thank you Steve. I continue to go to Walmart site daily ... sometimes multiple times and ask for an e-mail warning when he becomes available. Still no avail. I will continue to try ... same thing I did with Race. Just letting you know as an avid collector I am trying! Thank you for answering. U rock
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 11, 2019 11:25:36 GMT -5
Steve ... I have a question please ..
If Walmart said we want to order 200 more Gerald Briscoe's can you do that? Or do you have to sell the whole line? If they could do that with all of their exclusives like Harley Race, Gorilla Monsoon etc .... that would set them a part from others and hopefully that would be very successful and Target and others would follow suit. You would make money ... they would make money and we would all be happy getting poorer but getting all of our legends. Thank you.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 10, 2019 11:17:35 GMT -5
The greatest thread in the history of this forum! THANK YOU!!!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 6, 2019 12:49:33 GMT -5
Thank you for answering and I totally agree with you! Keep those new sculpts and new legends coming. Gratefully! Woooooooooooooo!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 6, 2019 11:32:12 GMT -5
Steve, I know this is the absolute least of your worries or concerns ... but may I? I do LOVE your scale for the elites. A question I once asked but not sure was answered is do you and the design team know how many different sizes you have for figures? In other words if Rey Mysterio figure is 5' 6" in scale and Andre the Giant is 7'4" in scale ... do you know how many different sizes you have within that range? The scale is simply AWESOME! I love how heads, boots, hands and arms are easily removable with warm water ... that even a clumsy guy like me can do that. Being that it will be hard to make some of the obscure figures I want ... like a Crusher Blackwell, Kevin Sullivan and Buzz Sawyer .. etc ... I tried to remove the thighs and legs and of course broke them. Is that something that could be considered to be easier to change out? I think the mix and match aspect which is all but there could be fun for kids in addition to customizers. I will never be in their league. Even bare foot wrestlers like Rusev elite has a peg that would not allow to be inserted for the Snuka figure. FYI because of this I find myself buying more Mattel figures to turn into my favorite legends. For example ... I bought a few extra Bruno figures so I could make a Don Muraco figure. Now that Don Muraco is out .. I bought him too. Just saying happy to support this great line ... but this added feature to allow us to mix and match a little easier ... the sky's the limit! Also with that ability we could remedy the new Vince figure with other legs and pants. Perhaps a thigh, entire leg and waste removable. Is that possible? Checks in the mail. THANK YOU FOR HANGING WITH US and ALLOWING US TO SHARE OUR PASSION with this great line!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 4, 2019 13:31:20 GMT -5
When WWE signs a legend let's say for a year - it takes you x-amount of time to do the scan - the sculpt etc 8 months at least on the fast track ...I'm curious if the deal ends prior to the release of the figure can you still release it? It seems like a huge obstacle for you.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 4, 2019 10:35:54 GMT -5
I just wanted to thank you again Steve for doing this. I learn more and more about my passion! I learn how much you try to make it a win win with all of the variables you face. THANK YOU! I want you to know that I have a GIANT- MASSIVE Collection that has been featured by Spawn etc ... and no bigger collection than Mattel's WWE Elite figures. I spend a fortune on reasonably priced figures because I love them and won't pay a ridiculous price ever. I don't watch WWE like I used to ... so your desired formula of having current superstars, NXT, Legends in elite line make me more apt to buy the entire line. I think you are right to do that and again I applaud you! When a random elite legend comes out like Muraco ... and not readily found on Walmarts sight like Harley Race ... which I don't have but wanted SOOOOO MUCH ... or Gerald Briscoe ... it almost makes me want to stop collecting. Again, I love YOUR product! I love the scale. I love you taking your generous time to share knowledge with us. I know it's not your fault about a retailer not realizing the value of the figure we all want and making it readily available on line for not only all of us in the united States but around the world ... but I hope there is a way that these figures can be revisited in their form and other forms so we all have a chance to get them. I did get Muraco ... still need Race and Briscoe! Again, I can't stress enough how grateful I am to you! This is the thread I check and love because of you! THANKS!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 3, 2019 16:15:01 GMT -5
Greg Valentine Gorilla Monsoon Freddie Blassie Hurricane Chyna Fiend War Raiders
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Post by natureboyfauser on Dec 1, 2019 22:05:56 GMT -5
I know you can't say who Santa, but can you tell us how many new to the line legends will be next year?
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Post by natureboyfauser on Nov 24, 2019 22:40:37 GMT -5
One of the coolest aspects to your WWE Elite line is the SCALE! It is so awesome to have a simulated 5'6" Rey Mysterio and a 7'4" Andre the Giant. The detail sets this a part from any other action figure line in my opinion. Thank you! My question is do you and your team know how many size simulations you have? If so could you share?
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