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Post by Quazimoto on Jul 10, 2017 3:53:10 GMT -5
Just finished watching the show. Some thoughts...
- Largely lackluster overall and pretty predictable. Only outcome that caught me a bit by surprise was Wyatt beating Rollins. Makes sense that it happened, but I figured Wyatt would simply lose again like he usually does.
- That said, I do have to say, I really liked the Iron Man tag team title match. That match was laid out perfectly IMO and beautifully paced. Cesaro and Sheamus have been killing it as a tag team since they formed and it's a real shame that more fans don't appreciate them. Matt and Jeff both looked good as well and more than held up their end of the match... Well, right up until Matt was knocked a wee bit loopy there on the double splash. I actually really liked the ending. Far too many Iron Man matches end in overtime or painfully dumb ways, it was great to see one conclude in an intelligent fashion.
- I also really enjoyed Sasha Banks vs Alexa Bliss. Both ladies put in a great effort. What's more is that Alexa Bliss continues to prove that she's a notch above just about any other woman on the roster, which is very pleasantly surprising. When she first came to the main shows, I honestly thought it was way too soon for her, but something seems to have just clicked and she's been far and away the most improved and impressive female competitor in WWE, particularly since WrestleMania.
- Wyatt vs Rollins was good and would have been a nice addition to a weekly RAW show, but it felt a little like something was missing for a PPV bout. Of course, I really can't blame that on Rollins or Wyatt, which leads me to my final thought...
- Like a fool, I sat there and prayed through the whole main event that Samoa Joe would end this awful Brock Lesnar dominance. For their credit, WWE did a fantastic job with the build up to the match and even making the most cynical fans think, for just a moment, that Joe was actually going to topple the beast. How silly could we be to believe such a fantasy? How silly indeed. It's been more than five years now with Brock Lesnar basically making the rest of the WWE locker room look like chumps. What's worse is that the WWE powers that be seem far too content to simply allow it to continue with an aim towards getting yet another super-human character over in Roman Reigns (it's pretty obvious that that is where it's headed IMO), despite continued fan disproval, tanking television ratings, falling live event attendance, and directionless storylines. How do they not see that be it Lesnar, Reigns, Cena, or anyone else, the majority of fans are simply tired of this whole one dominate face of the company crap. It doesn't work anymore and it hasn't worked for almost a decade now. Frankly, it's a determent to the overall product and WWE is damned lucky that they've got pretty much nothing in the way of actual competition. If they pulled this crap back in the Monday Night Wars era, WWE would have handedly lost and gone under, despite WCW's rampant mismanagement of talents. Modern fans want competitive matches and a solid rotation of talents in the main events. I can only assume that Vince McMahon, who's reported to still be ultimate the final say in everything, has either lost his mind or is honestly trying to kill the company he built before he dies because he just can't stand to think that someone could possibly run it better than him. Tonight's Great Balls Of Fire event was simply a microcosm of what's holding WWE back from experiencing another boom period. They have unquestionably the most talented roster ever from an in ring perspective. Dozens of guys who are fueled by passion and desire to do what they grew up loving to watch. Sadly, as long as WWE insists on Lesnar, Reigns, or Cena (though, to be fair, Cena's been to a lesser extent recently) being the be all and end all high and mighty gods of all things wrestling, no other male superstar will ever have a chance to truly shine for more than a few fleeting moments. Bless their hearts for trying. The effort and desire is there, but so is a glass ceiling. At least with the Women's division, one can genuinely believe that with a little effort and time, anyone of the main roster ladies and a good portion of the NXT gals can reach the top of the mountain. Don't get me wrong. I'm still a fan of WWE. Have been my whole love. Probably always will be. It's just becoming harder and harder to care about and invest in the main event scene (more so on RAW - gotta hand it to Jinder Mahal and Randy Orton for doing a bang-up job thus far with hot-shoting a jobber into the title picture - great to see a new face in that picture, but would have been nice to have a little time to build Mahal up from the bottom of the roster before that happened). Hopefully there will be a renewed interest and better opportunity once WWE is done with their Road To Reigns and Lesanr II experiment.
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Post by Quazimoto on Jun 21, 2017 20:40:36 GMT -5
I'm hella excited for the Crash Bandicoot remakes. Loved all three games back in the day. Heck, I don't even have a PS4 yet, but this is right near the top of my want list.
I really hope it does well enough to get someone interested in doing the same thing for the PSOne Spyro games.
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Post by Quazimoto on Jun 2, 2017 8:55:52 GMT -5
what would be a good price on a mint syringe fingers Freddy? not going by price guides, but current market? I'm currently negotiating to get one. They typically sell between $20 and $30 nowadays.
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Post by Quazimoto on May 25, 2017 18:29:39 GMT -5
I always find it funny how come Royal Rumble time, they always talk about how tough it is to draw number one when whomever draws number two starts at the same time and has to be in there for the whole match to win, just like the first guy would.
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Post by Quazimoto on May 25, 2017 18:27:22 GMT -5
Would absolutely love to see a Canadian team hoist The Cup this year now that the Ducks are out. Hasn't happened since, what, 1993 I think. It's time.
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Post by Quazimoto on Apr 28, 2017 17:54:56 GMT -5
All these Hasbros make me jealous that I sold my collection....for $1 each 😭 Literally Dusty, 123 Kid...$1 each. I foolishly gave my entire collection(all loose) of about 40 Hasbro's and 70 Jakks to my little cousin. He probably destroyed them. I did the same thing... Gave my Hasbro figures away to one of my Nephews when he got into wrestling. Had around 45 or so of them. He later sold them and used the money on drugs.
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Post by Quazimoto on Apr 21, 2017 6:48:12 GMT -5
reDragon immediately jumps to mind.
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Post by Quazimoto on Apr 15, 2017 11:08:14 GMT -5
I'll agree with the other posters here... Today's WWE roster, top to bottom, is far and away the most talented they've ever had as far as in ring work goes. It's hard to judge them on anything else because they simply aren't allowed to fully blossom and expand upon their basic characters and personalities. IMO, if WWE would take the governor's off these guys and gals and let them really shine in every aspect, you'd see a much different product and very well could usher in a new boom period for professional wrestling.
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Post by Quazimoto on Apr 13, 2017 19:40:57 GMT -5
I'M SET! I used "Ferrara Market Inc", and paid $67 for the Finn (standard), AJ, Mick, Goldberg, AND CHASE FINN BALOR!!! If I find another chase Finn at retail, I'll scalp it on eBay to get my cash back! So I'm not necessarily going to piss directly into your cornflakes here, more so in their general direction... I have no experience with Ferrara Market itself, but as a fellow collector I'd like to offer a stern warning about these little fly-by-night online Funko shops popping up every week it seems like. Just had to open a $100+ PayPal claim against one who ed me out of my Stranger Things Eleven/Demogorgon Chases and a set of Cowboy Bebops I ordered on November. Name of the shop was NapGeek Collectibles, very well made webstore and even had a physical store in California that's listed on Google still if you search it. I ordered the Chases for $35 a piece which is reasonable, and the CB Pops were all priced fairly too. A month went by, 2, 3, 4...I got in touch with the guy about 3 weeks ago and he advised he had my ST Chases in-hand but not my CB set yet which is bizarre since the CB series came out before the ST series. I went to email him again today through the online store to find the page had been deleted. His physical store in Cali is also gone I believe as nobody will answer the listed number there anymore. Checked the store's Facebook and found numerous people all were having the same issues and complaining on the last status from months ago. The proprietor of the store basically cut and ran with dozens of peoples money. Now I'm having to go through PayPal (whom hes not responding to either) to get a refund. This isn't the first time I've heard about/experienced stuff like this either, according to Funko Reddit several of these scam stores will pop up online, do pre-orders on several popular series, rake in a few grand from people pre-ordering chases and complete series, and disappear overnight. Just watch the market closely, when this series of WWE Pops comes in-stock at most retailers on and offline, if the seller is jacking you around, you've probably got a problem. I order from Ferrara Market a lot. They're totally reliable. However, one must keep in mind that the smaller stores like Ferrara Market do tend to get shipments later than your bigger sites/stores like Walmart, Gemini, Entertainment Earth, Hot Topic, Gamestop, etc... So you order might be later than you like if you're keen on getting things as soon as they're released.
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Post by Quazimoto on Apr 12, 2017 6:53:47 GMT -5
I actually really like how SmackDown looks after the Superstar Shake-Up. Losing Miz, Wyatt, and Ambrose hurt a good bit, but I think they make up for it wonderfully with Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Rusev. I do kinda feel bad for The Miz though. Dude's been absolutely on fire for nine months now and I can't help but feel he'll be totally lost in the shuffle on RAW. Absolutely thrilled with Rusev on SmackDown and the possibility of a main event run for (IMO) the most underrated performer in WWE.
I do have to question the Women's division on SmackDown though. They lost two top level ladies in Alexa Bliss and Mickie James. Sure, Bliss is still kinda green, but she's incredibly popular and has come a long way since debuting on the main roster. Can't help but feel SmackDown lost in that exchange getting Charlotte and Tamina (could have sworn she was already on SmackDown). Charlotte's great and a huge pick-up for the blue brand. Tamina, on the other hand... No disrespect intended to her as she really hasn't been given the chance to show what she can do as a competitor. She's just not on the same level as what was lost in Bliss and James. I would have also moved Summmer Ray to SmackDown and finally let the girl wrestle. She's a real hidden gem in the women's division that, for whatever reason, hasn't been allowed to shine.
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Post by Quazimoto on Mar 31, 2017 11:43:24 GMT -5
I actually have to agree 100% with this. Normally, I'm never keen on chase figures, but it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that the Demon incarnation is the Finn Balor that WWE fans and Pop! fans in general would prefer. Making the Demon the chase seems like a sure fire way to anger your customer base to me. Of course, they are a business, so Funko was probably thinking they'd make the Demon the chase variant so that people order whole cases of Finn Balor in order to get the chase. I'm relatively un familiar with pops, that yellow sticker on the chase Finn, is it a store sticker or does it just say chase? Can't read it on my phone It says "Chase" in the center with the words "Limited" and "Edition" above and below respectively. Chase Pop!s can be found anywhere that you'd find Pop!s (assuming a store employee doesn't swipe them before they even hit shelves which, sadly, happens quite often) Store exclusives will have a sticker with the store's name and logo on it.
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Post by Quazimoto on Mar 28, 2017 10:24:04 GMT -5
Aaaand just as I said... welp, that's a $300 figure I'll never have. I don't know why the demon wasn't the regular release and unpainted as the chase. This chase crap is slowly killing my interest in Pops. It's not a "chase". It's "pay scalpers for this 1337 piece". Pops are hard enough to find in my area without this chase nonsense. I bet Mick Foley has a chase as Cactus Jack or something too I actually have to agree 100% with this. Normally, I'm never keen on chase figures, but it doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that the Demon incarnation is the Finn Balor that WWE fans and Pop! fans in general would prefer. Making the Demon the chase seems like a sure fire way to anger your customer base to me. Of course, they are a business, so Funko was probably thinking they'd make the Demon the chase variant so that people order whole cases of Finn Balor in order to get the chase.
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Post by Quazimoto on Mar 28, 2017 10:16:15 GMT -5
Seriously... Can someone please explain to me why anyone at all would want to watch Goldberg vs Lesnar at WrestleMania? I'm literally baffled at how WWE thinks this is the marquee match-up or that anyone at all should want to pay for this crap. Now, it's no secret that I'm not anywhere near a fan of either guy or that I detest the fact that this match is for the Universal Championship. But objectively speaking, since Goldberg showed up again, he absolutely dominated Brock Lesnar on three different occasion. Lesnar's hit one F5 on the guy some time ago, but other than that it's been so lopsidedly Goldberg it's laughable to believe anyone would be excited for this match.
Whoever wrote this drivel thinking it was a great way to build to the supposedly biggest match of the year NEEDS to be fired immediately.
All in all though, RAW wasn't bad. Super bummed that the CW Title match gets bumped to the Pre-Show, but genuinely pleased they made the RAW Women's Title match an elimination style. Aside from the haphazardly throw together over the top rope segment and everything Goldberg/Lesnar, RAW did it's job of building to WM one last time pretty well IMO.
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Post by Quazimoto on Mar 8, 2017 23:27:36 GMT -5
I've probably spent the most time gaming on my PS2 (and I've been a gamer since the Atari 2600). Still rocking the system I got on launch day. Skipped school to go pick up my pre-order (only day of high school I ever intentionally missed). Love that system.
So many excellent games from such a wide array of genres. Spent countless hours with WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2006 (IMO, the best wrestling game ever made). Got to relive a classic in a wonderful upgraded remake with Tomb Raider Anniversary (Tomb Raider Legend was pretty awesome as well... and I swear Angel Of Darkness wasn't as nearly bad as it's made out to be). Still have a fully customized NFL Madden 2005 league saved on my memory card with 32 personally created teams. Countless other games that still stand the test of time... Ratchet & Clank, Trapt, Shadow Of Destiny, Ace Combat 4, Need For Speed Underground 1 & 2, Dr Muto, Beyond Good & Evil, Psychonauts, Destroy All Humans, Jaws Unleashed, two great Indiana Jones games (Staff Of Kings and The Emperor's Tomb), Soul Reaver 2, Legend Of Kay, X-Files Resist Of Serve, Primal, and loads more. But, my favorite game from the system (and possibly my all time favorite game) has to be Need For Speed Most Wanted. I must have played through that thing five or six times by now and never get tire of it.
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Post by Quazimoto on Mar 1, 2017 23:49:40 GMT -5
I'm actually really excited to see this one. Love me some good monster movies, especially when they involve massive sized beasts.
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Post by Quazimoto on Feb 12, 2017 1:57:23 GMT -5
Got my eyes on the Jetsons Dorbz as well (Dorbz are my personal favorite Funko line). Haven't had the funds to buy them yet, but should be able to Wednesday, so I'm hoping the Astro and Elroy Dorbz are this week's item. Or Flintstones Dorbz. I'd be super stoked on either of those. FYI (in case you didn't know already), the The Great Gazoo ECCC Ride is a shared exclusive. Convention shared exclusives mean you can get those figures at various stores or websites during (and after if there's stock left) that particular convention. I believe Gazoo is being shared with Barnes & Noble, so you'd be able to find him in Barnes & Noble stores or possibly online during Emerald City Comic Con. Typically, exactly what items are shared with what stores/sites isn't announced until the week or the given convention, but if I remember correctly someone discovered a placeholder page for The Great Gazoo Dorbz Ridez on the B&N website, meaning it's a ECCC shared exclusive with them. Generally speaking, when it comes to convention exclusive Funko items, if it's not listed as a Limited Edition, it'll be a shared exclusive somewhere. Sometimes they have a more generic sticker on them; Like the ones being sold at ECCC will have a ECCC Exclusive sticker while the ones being sold at various stores or websites with have a more generic "Spring Convention Exclusive" sticker on them. Perfect, I was hoping it is a shared exclusive. There are a few that I hope I can locate. Couldnt locate a single one I wanted that was shared from NYCC, but I found every one I was looking for from SDCC. Really hoping Gazoo is to somewhere like GameStop or Hot Topic so I can find it easily. I love the Flintstones, and the Jetsons, and I am really hoping on the Jetsons getting a POP lineup soon. So many upcoming ones I want! If they do do the Dorbz Astro and Elroy on the next update, I have a feeling Astro will sell really quickly. Luckily for me, I tend to keep my collection smallish and don't often want too much from various conventions. Unfortunately, the only one I want from ECCC is not a shared exclusive, so I'm gonna have to track me down that Superhero Kermit Pop! somehow. The Funko Shop had some NYCC exclusive this past fall, so I'm hoping he pops up on there at some point. I'd imagine The Jetsons getting a Pop! line is a strong possibility. Thought for sure The Flintstones was done with just Fred and Barney that came out many, many years ago then all of a sudden Pebbles and Bam Bam show up as a complete surprise. Funko has been going pretty strong with classic Hanna Barbara lines lately, so I'd imagine Jetsons Pop!s aren't too far off. Astro and Elroy Dorbz will definitely be hitting the Funko Shop at some point as both were mentioned in the description for the Rosie, Jane, and Judy pack. I'd guess they come as a two pack or possibly a three pack with Mr Spacely. Either way, they're must buys for me.
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Post by Quazimoto on Feb 12, 2017 1:30:28 GMT -5
No problem my friend. Happy to help. BTW, the new Funko-Shop exclusives typically get released between 10:00am and 2:00pm (Eastern time zone) every Wednesday. Items can be anything in the Funko line (ie Pop!s, Dorbz, Hikari, Rides, Deluxe Vinyl, etc...) and sometimes can be quite limited and go very quickly. Occasionally they'll put something out on other days as well. Like this past holiday seasons they did twelve straight days with a different exclusive each day. Most of the time, it's a complete surprise as to what any given week's item(s) will be. Great to know. Went and looked on the site again. Though I only have a few Dorbz from LOC boxes, I grabbed the Muttley/Mean Machine Dorbz Ride. May go for the George Jetson one too, hoping to snag a deal on the Gazoo one after ECCC. Thanks! Got my eyes on the Jetsons Dorbz as well (Dorbz are my personal favorite Funko line). Haven't had the funds to buy them yet, but should be able to Wednesday, so I'm hoping the Astro and Elroy Dorbz are this week's item. Or Flintstones Dorbz. I'd be super stoked on either of those. FYI (in case you didn't know already), the The Great Gazoo ECCC Ride is a shared exclusive. Convention shared exclusives mean you can get those figures at various stores or websites during (and after if there's stock left) that particular convention. I believe Gazoo is being shared with Barnes & Noble, so you'd be able to find him in Barnes & Noble stores or possibly online during Emerald City Comic Con. Typically, exactly what items are shared with what stores/sites isn't announced until the week or the given convention, but if I remember correctly someone discovered a placeholder page for The Great Gazoo Dorbz Ridez on the B&N website, meaning it's a ECCC shared exclusive with them. Generally speaking, when it comes to convention exclusive Funko items, if it's not listed as a Limited Edition, it'll be a shared exclusive somewhere. Sometimes they have a more generic sticker on them; Like the ones being sold at ECCC will have a ECCC Exclusive sticker while the ones being sold at various stores or websites with have a more generic "Spring Convention Exclusive" sticker on them.
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Post by Quazimoto on Feb 11, 2017 20:47:50 GMT -5
They're Funko Shop exclusives. Funko puts out a new exclusive item every Wednesday (sometimes other days as well). Pebbles and Bam Bam were this past Wednesdays release and can still be purchased on the website. Thanks a bunch, ordered a set. Thanks for the info on the shop exclusives! No problem my friend. Happy to help. BTW, the new Funko-Shop exclusives typically get released between 10:00am and 2:00pm (Eastern time zone) every Wednesday. Items can be anything in the Funko line (ie Pop!s, Dorbz, Hikari, Rides, Deluxe Vinyl, etc...) and sometimes can be quite limited and go very quickly. Occasionally they'll put something out on other days as well. Like this past holiday seasons they did twelve straight days with a different exclusive each day. Most of the time, it's a complete surprise as to what any given week's item(s) will be.
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Post by Quazimoto on Feb 11, 2017 10:04:02 GMT -5
Longshot, but worth a shot. If anybody is able to locate the exclusive Pebbles and Bam Bam POP!s that are being released soon (Emerald City, I believe), PM me. They're Funko Shop exclusives. Funko puts out a new exclusive item every Wednesday (sometimes other days as well). Pebbles and Bam Bam were this past Wednesdays release and can still be purchased on the website.
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Post by Quazimoto on Feb 1, 2017 16:54:06 GMT -5
The news about Netflix is AWESOME! I didn't get have El Rey network until mid-way through the current season, so it'll be awesome to go back and watch the earlier seasons finally.
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