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Post by natureboyfauser on Mar 18, 2018 13:04:27 GMT -5
I would love to know the approximate percentage of WWE figures total sales at:
Toys R Us Walmart Target Kmart Amazon Ringside Collectibles Big Bad Toys etc ...
What will the closing of Toys r us going to do to the other stores? Who will make up the ground that Toys R Us loses? Will the other stores get their exclusives?
I don't expect anyone to know this but in case I would love to know and hope that buyers recognize this.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Mar 4, 2018 15:48:53 GMT -5
INcredible! Great job! I love this era too! FANTASTIC!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Mar 2, 2018 9:30:14 GMT -5
Great thread please keep updating!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Mar 1, 2018 11:48:34 GMT -5
Kevin Sullivan Ken Patera Buzz Sawyer
Outback Jack
Rocky Johnson Tony Atlas Samba Simba
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 28, 2018 11:30:31 GMT -5
I feel for all parties!
Mattel has to deal with $$$, China, WWE (which in and of itself is difficult) and deal with all of us.
We are passionate and all have our different loves!
I really wish we knew at the beginning of the year (almost like wrestling) we get dates and days when new things will be revealed.
For example:
1. I like the tease - guess 2. I like the reveal of the name. 3. I like the rendering of the wrestler. 4. I like seeing the product
Those 4 cycles are a lot of fun and keep things fresh because they are all introduced at different times. So while we see things released we get a tease of what might be next. The next event we learn the name and see a rendering of something else and final product etc ... That to me is fun!
Please note: As a HUGE MASSIVE $$$$$$ Long time collector I love the NEW FIRST TIME IN THE LINE FIGURES per year! I LOVE THE LEGENDS THE MOST! I also like redoing things like a classic Sgt. Slaughter worked better than the first or I like this new Kurt Angle better than the first. I would like to see it with Jimmy Snuka as well.
keep up the great work and thank you.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 28, 2018 11:22:26 GMT -5
I love him and want him!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 18:04:09 GMT -5
Purple Reigns Superstar ... what I'm saying is the fact that Mattel has now made The Red Rooster, Shockmaster, and Virgil ... there is no more excuse that old legends don't sell because otherwise, they would have NEVER made them. Harley Race, Bob Backlund, Superstar Graham, Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas, greg Valentine etc are not only cool looking but Hall of Famers and are far more recognizable and successful. NO MORE!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 14:33:04 GMT -5
Thank you!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 14:28:23 GMT -5
Is Bill going to do an interview and answer questions? Thank you!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 14:23:23 GMT -5
In re-watching the video interview of Bill and Foley in 2107 he stated that he gives the WWE a list of wrestlers he would like to do. He also said later that the WWE informs Mattel of what Legends deals they have and when they expire. He also said don't hold your breath about completing the WWF/WWE World Champion line with Staisak and Pedro Morales. So that is a lot of good info. We know that Billy Superstar Graham and Greg Valentine, Bob Backlund etc had Legends deal .... curious how that has not been executed yet. Also curious why someone like Toys R us or another large chain wouldn't want to be affiliated with the COMPLETE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINE! I think it would sell with the belts and a unique stand.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 14:18:16 GMT -5
I take the iconic version of the time and put it amongst the rest of that time. When I am in another era another version can be added.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 12:49:35 GMT -5
I love this thread! Thanks for taking the time to do it. I would love if you would consider putting a * or something next to the figure if it's their first time produced (in the elite). I think for me the success of a great Action Figure year is:
What NEW Elite Legend Figures are made? What NEW Elite Current WWE figures are made? What reproduced enhanced ELITE Legend Figures are made? For Example ... Kurt Angle bald to me is enhanced from the first one both are worthy but I will buy the new bald one. Same with Ron Simmons. I like his new figure from old school. What Elite Current WWE superstar is re-made.
THE NEW Figures are important because they are introduced for the first time so I hold a lot of weight there. So I am happy with Elias, Rooster, Blaze, etc ... that are brand NEW. The Reproduced and enhanced sometimes get me more excited than the new. Simmons and Angle.
So it would be NEAT to NUMBER how many NEW 1st time figures were introduced per year. I would be curious. Thanks again for a great thread.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 12:37:26 GMT -5
Thugsuperstar, you are 100 percent right. I am so fascinated how this process works. WWE has many Hall of Famers not immortalized as figures. They own WCW and to do Ron Simmons is awesome - but where are the evil Russians (Ivan and Nikita)? Isn't that in right now? Russia russia russia. The Steiners? The Rockers? Where is the evil German Baron Von Rachke? The Great Muta? The former Champions like Ron Garvin or Bob Backlund, Harley Race, Billy Superstar Graham etc? Where is the evil Kevin Sullivan or his body type the same as a Buzz Sawyer? Giant Gonzales - Adam Bomb - Bad News Brown - Koko B Ware? Or some of the classics like Lou Albano, Mr. Fugi, British Bulldogs, Killer Bees, etc ... This is a total head scratcher - so unless this is an alternative Universe the only thing I can say is there is hope. I will buy Red Rooster but I'm scratching my head with confusion.
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 11:24:35 GMT -5
I like this list please consider putting on the Steiner's anyway ... you never know.
Please add:
Ivan Koloff Nikita Koloff Ivan Putski Jessie The Body Ventura Killer Khan The Great Muta Jack and Jerry Briscoe Dory Funk Jr. Dick the Bruiser and the Crusher British Bulldogs
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 25, 2018 11:08:25 GMT -5
A Hopeful Sign thread means NOW anything is possible. ANYTHING!!!! If the rationale is that Terry Taylor (Red Rooster) works for the company therefore they gave him a figure then what about Jerry Briscoe? What about MIchael PS Hayes and the Freebirds are in the Hall of fame what about Pat Patterson in the Hall of Fame? If the rationale is that Toys R us just wants jobbers then no wonder they are going out of business. No matter how hard this group spins it - the reality is - that Mattel is making insignificant wrestlers - which I have no problem with as long as they make NEW significant legend wrestlers. Finally, people are entitled to their opinions obviously, but for people on this board to play judge and jury and God as to who was naughty and nice and only the nice will become immortalized as a figure is a joke. If you don't want that figure don't buy it but wrestlers do naughty things. Some get caught some don't. I judge them by what they do in the ring and let the law and God take care of everything else. Note: I was wrong about Haku ... it was not him in the Giant Machine tag team - but he was tag team partners with Andre. Things change as someone above mentioned so there is hope for everyone. I am usually NOT a fan of remakes ONLY if the figure is better and then I always buy. I would love a classic Snuka! I would buy a Chynna! I would by Benoit as wrestlers!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 17:16:11 GMT -5
By Mattel making The Red Rooster it is now official ... The Negative haters can never - ever - ever tell us why Mattel won't make certain legends because they won't sell. NEVER AGAIN! I have heard people on here bash passionate collectors and lecture them why their dream will never come true. NEVER AGAIN!!!!! Why is this hopeful? ?? Red Rooster (the character) was short lived and terribly unsuccessful as a wrestler (unlike Terry Taylor). There is nothing truly special about his look and yet Mattel made him. I say YEAAAAAAAA! Bob Backlund, Greg Valentine, Harley Race, Billy Superstar Graham, Bruiser Brody, Jack Briscoe, Don Muraco, Steiner Brothers, Ronnie Garvin, the Koloff's, the Rockers, The Great Muta, WWF. WCW etc ... were very successful in comparison. There is HOPE! With that said ... I will buy it!!!! I think it is great! Great! What makes cool figures, in my opinion, is the look, the scale or the individual achievements. For example, Killer Khan was known for breaking Andre The Giant's ankle. He also has an incredible look as a wrestler so that is the fun of something like that. Bob Backlund the champion for 6 years might be somewhat plain but worth it because of his history ... his crazy time in the 90's might be more animated but both times are worth it. I always like NEW figures so I am thrilled with Rooster and Kendrick, Blaze etc. Normally I am not a huge fan of remakes but I love the Ron Simmons and new Kurt Angle so much and will buy. I will get Andre because he appears as a different character and has versatility. My attitude it's Like comic books, I love the original but have no problem and in fact like for the newer collectors the wave of re-released figures for fans to have things reissued. I am happy for collector's if they like Cena 48 times or legend lovers like me ... or whatever they like and I would like to see us be more encouraging and thrilled for fellow board members who get what they like. I collect the new wrestlers and the legends. I have a huge collection of figures!!!! I love the elites! I love the scale! I love what Bill and Mattel do and its no wonder they are number 1. But I think our positive asks have gotten us a lot and will eventually get us more positive results. There is hope for more legends. There is hope! Look forward to tomorrow! You collectors of old and new ALL ROCK! Does that Andre figure mean Haku is next?
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 13:54:18 GMT -5
Is this the master spot where people post pics? Help me you awesome board
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 13:35:08 GMT -5
Where are all of the images? ?
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 12:29:38 GMT -5
Thank you. 30 minutes. Whoooooooooooo! LEGENDS LEGENDS LEGENDS!!!
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Post by natureboyfauser on Feb 24, 2018 12:20:34 GMT -5
Isn't it open now? Let there be LEGENDS! LEGENDS LEGENDS LEGENDS!!!!!!!!!
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