Thebigdog621
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Apr 2, 2021 9:21:28 GMT -5
I think scalping has become a “catch all” term in collecting. To me, finding something in a second hand store isn’t scalping. Holding on to a figure, like SES CM Punk, and selling years later for a higher price is part of the game. I expect that if I don’t buy a figure when it’s out that I’ll have to pay more for it in the future. Scalping to me is when you see people clear out the entire inventory of one or multiple stores in an area. This creates false demand through scarcity and leaves you no where to turn but eBay or FB where these people have posted the same figures for double or triple.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jan 21, 2021 20:55:58 GMT -5
So I have a story for you guys that you may enjoy. So I went to the KOP target today and they didn’t have really any wrestling stuff but I went over to the NECA stuff and there was a guy there talking to his friend on speaker and basically telling his wife what to do, she does whatever etc but he was pricing everything they had on eBay, I could see the page, I walked right up and grabbed Nosfertu and the one Ultimate Ghostface and I guess he didn’t see me cause he like freaked out and immediately grabbed like six things off the shelf right away including all the turtles two packs they had. I can’t stand scalpers and I was glad to beat one today. I live right down the street from that store and I rarely go there because I know I’ll never find anything. I’ve run in to people like that in the KOP area for the last 7 years I’ve lived here.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jan 2, 2021 13:52:36 GMT -5
One Man Gang Crush (Kona and Evil Crush versions) Hulk Still Rules Hogan NOD Kama
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Oct 28, 2020 18:06:34 GMT -5
KOP Target put out the legends display. Only one missing was the chase Jake. I grabbed a set of 4 but the rest were all still there as of an hour or so ago.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on May 29, 2020 21:56:21 GMT -5
Hey Steve, Thanks for doing this. 1. Is the jacket on E77 Viscera removable? The non soft goods jacket hanging down to around his knees looks like it could really restrict leg movement. 2. I am so excited for the legends Ultimate Warrior. Is there potential for more legend releases like this in the future or is the “current day” Warrior a one off type of idea? Viscera’s jacket is not removable but if memory serves me, he did have slits up the sides of the jacket to allow for some more articulation. What kind of Legends releases do you mean? More modern day looks of Legends in general? It’s possible. Probably not Warrior though as that weekend were his only modern appearances outside of the 2K commercial. Thanks for getting back to me. My question was pertaining to modern day looks of legends as a whole not Warrior specifically.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on May 28, 2020 23:22:57 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Thanks for doing this.
1. Is the jacket on E77 Viscera removable? The non soft goods jacket hanging down to around his knees looks like it could really restrict leg movement.
2. I am so excited for the legends Ultimate Warrior. Is there potential for more legend releases like this in the future or is the “current day” Warrior a one off type of idea?
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Mar 7, 2020 13:06:27 GMT -5
Found a hidden stash of Wendi Richter figures at the Montgomeryville Target. (Someone hid them behind some transformers) Picked up 1 of her and Hurricane. There is still a Wendi left.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jun 15, 2019 7:52:07 GMT -5
Only thing I’m really looking for now is Pete Dunne and the rest of the store exclusives. Except Wolfe thanks to RSC.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jun 8, 2019 19:36:20 GMT -5
I’m hoping for a main line Pete Dunne release. I can’t bring myself to spend the 80-100 for it on the bay. I’ve searched every target and Walmart around me for what seems like forever and haven’t seen a single chase figure.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Feb 5, 2019 7:50:35 GMT -5
Saw a loose one pop up on letgo today for 65 and had to bite the bullet. Even if it does show up down the line, the completionist part of me was going insane not having this figure. That's the cheapest I've seen that figure in a REAL long time I know! That’s why I went and picked it up. Literally left work early to get it. The guy that posted it said it took him longer to put it up there than it took to start getting responses. He said 4 or 5 people were messaging him about it minutes after he posted it.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Feb 4, 2019 20:12:45 GMT -5
Saw a loose one pop up on letgo today for 65 and had to bite the bullet. Even if it does show up down the line, the completionist part of me was going insane not having this figure.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Dec 23, 2018 10:27:29 GMT -5
I wouldn’t mind a light heavyweight title as I really enjoy collecting the belts. I’d like the WCW or ECW television title first though.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Nov 26, 2018 16:44:45 GMT -5
Being as though the Ultimate Line is viewed as being “geared towards collectors”. It got me thinking. What are some silly ideas for guys that we would never get otherwise and could be filled with the budget of the ultimate line. My bright idea is: Marc Mero - we could get both the Wildman version and the TKO version. 2 heads, 1 of each gimmick. 1 set of taped hands and 1 set of non taped. Soft good boxer shorts and a rubber “Wildman” vest.
Also elite honorable mention: Skip of the Bodydonnas with the swappable Zip head.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Aug 11, 2018 19:28:32 GMT -5
King of Prussia Walmart had the flashback set. I picked up 1 full set and there was at least another Alundra and Razor left. They also had the summer slam elites.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jul 25, 2018 17:57:25 GMT -5
I picked mine up today. The box was crushed and it has the big green sticker on the back. Good thing I’m a loose collector because the figure itself is awesome!
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Post by Thebigdog621 on May 29, 2018 17:50:18 GMT -5
Anyone's Toys R Us stores have any Elites left? All mine has is Virgils and I'm looking to find some older ones for my son who's become obsessex. King of Prussia had a load of elites the other day. In the front of the store there was like 2 shelves full of elites. I think they had Bret Hart, 123 kid, Ryback, Alberto etc.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Apr 8, 2018 14:53:02 GMT -5
King of Prussia TRU has fan central. 3 of each triple H, big show and Mark Henry. One heenan left.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Jan 25, 2018 23:17:17 GMT -5
I bought a custom Buff Bagwell from a well known person on eBay. Biggest mistake ever. It was very pricey and the paint was scratched on his face when I received it. I hate it so much I don't even display it.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Dec 16, 2017 21:31:44 GMT -5
KOP TRU has Virgil as well as DM Jericho's. Walmart still sucks.
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Post by Thebigdog621 on Dec 16, 2017 21:30:20 GMT -5
I was pleasantly surprised by this today when I received this fig. Now if only they could get away with some more of Jericho's ink.
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