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Post by stick29 on Dec 14, 2015 12:13:49 GMT -5
Wow what a day! A day I have been waiting for a while as was everyone else. I'm not shocked that Finn and Lita have sold out, must be some of the biggest wants of the year and I reckon will end up being massive sellers of the year.
I'm glad we got these out today and I'm happy that Mattel have thrown in some surprises as well. I wasn't expecting an Eva Maria in B59 which is good, I will get that as I missed out last time. Sasha Banks in B59 - I saw the picture from SDCC and must admit I wasn't impressed at all! I am hoping Mattel release an elite version more colourful as most of her attire's are more then black. I'm not massively into basic figures but do make the exception for a few real good ones. Eva Maria is a get. I'm happy that B60 we will be getting Renee Young, I wasn't expecting that either.
I am a little confused with E41 if I'm being honest! Love that Finn Balor is in the set finally and like I said before I am not shocked at all he has sold out already. I love that Lita and 123 Kid made it into the set (will wait to see pictures of 123 Kid before I buy). I am confused however that Ryback, Funk and Ambrose are in the set. Firstly, Ambrose. Why do we have another Ambrose after we have just had one in E36 when he hasn't changed his attire? I understand that everyone wants a better Ryback because of his body type being to small and I'm OK with this apart from where couldn't we have an Owens, a better/newer Rollins or Neville instead and Ryback be used to fill up another set? Terry Funk is a strange one, I know rumours were going around about him being in the set but I wasn't expecting that?? Again I don't believe everyone wants a Funk figure. I know he has some hardcore fans out there but I don't believe he appeals to the masses? Where as what about a flashback Jericho or Shawn Michaels?
All in all I think Mattel did another good job and I'm looking forward to the pictures. I also do understand that Mattel are a company and also need to make money so don't want to give us everything all at once but even still, an entire series that sells has got to be better then having 2 or 3 from each series sitting on shelves for months at a time.
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Post by stick29 on Dec 13, 2015 6:49:27 GMT -5
My top 5 are easy: 1. Baron Corbin 2. Chad Gable 3. Jason Jordan 4. Asuka 5. Samoa Joe
Honourable mention: (I would buy if released) Apollo Crews Rhyno Enzo Big Cass Emma Dana
Didn't put Finn Balor on the list because I believe he is due out very soon in elite.
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Post by stick29 on Dec 2, 2015 13:33:42 GMT -5
I don't think anyone knows for sure anything about E41 yet, Mattel have been pretty tight lipped about this set. Rumour has it Balor and Big E could make it into the set but apart form that have no idea: I will take a stab in the dark and say: Finn Balor Lita FB Big E (new day) Jericho FB Seth Rollins Neville
Biggest wants for E41: Balor Owens Lita Jericho
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Post by stick29 on Dec 2, 2015 13:24:07 GMT -5
Open them! I open all mine, it also saves so much space. OPEN OPEN OPEN
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Post by stick29 on Nov 30, 2015 15:30:59 GMT -5
I just have my display with the champions from TV at the moment. Only Ryback is IC champ instead of Owens due to not having his figure. Ditto! I do the same. I don't have a US title belt yet but am about to get it through the post with Cena so will put that on Del Rio.
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Post by stick29 on Nov 30, 2015 15:27:12 GMT -5
YES! I'm thinking about getting this entire set, I hope we get it soon here in the UK. Although series 2 has only just been released at Smyths here so might have to wait a lot longer for those. Has anyone seen or heard anything about series 3 for a UK release?
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Post by stick29 on Nov 30, 2015 15:23:32 GMT -5
I would say if you can get both, to answer the question I think the TRU is the better looking figure overall and you get some pretty cool stiff with it. I'm pretty sure Seth Rollins will be getting another elite anyway so if like me you can wait that long, I'm waiting for the next one which I reckon will be hitting in E42 or E43 next year
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Post by stick29 on Nov 30, 2015 15:16:53 GMT -5
I really don't care what people think. I've been collecting for nearly 25 years now and I'm 30! I've got Hasbro, Jakks and now Mattel figures all proudly displayed in my wrestling room. Most people think it's pretty cool that I have the collection and that I take it so seriously. My partner has embraced my collecting every since we meet 10 years ago and buys me figures all the time.
Don't be ashamed of it or embarrassed at all. Everyone has their "thing" some people its football, some people it's dance, some people it's painting or singing or they collect star wars stuff or train sets...if everyone did and collected the same thing it would be a pretty boring place. My theory is, the more people that know they more help I get with my collection people people see things out and let me know all the time! Embrace it
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Post by stick29 on Nov 30, 2015 15:09:55 GMT -5
I think this will be a killer set and I reckon we should start seeing some line-ups this week! With E40 now hitting shops (which on a side note is a great set, I've ordered all 6) this week it has to be time to tell us who is coming next for the new year! I've heard pretty much the same as most people, Finn Balor, Big E and Lita but that is about it.
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Post by stick29 on Nov 18, 2015 15:00:46 GMT -5
I LOVE THIS SET! I am getting the entire set. I love each figure even Cena and to be fair it's about time I upgraded my Cena anyway. So really happy I also get the US title.
FANTASTIC from MATTEL: THANK YOU MATTEL :-)
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Post by stick29 on Nov 11, 2015 14:31:07 GMT -5
YES YES YES, I really want some more NXT Figures. I'm happy that we are getting a good selection on it's way, Sami, Balor, Bailey, Breeze and Itami.
I would love to see Asuka (she would make a fantastic elite figure), Brooke, Blake and Murphy, Enzo and Cass, Sasha Banks, Apollo Crews, Barin Corbin (would also be a fantastic elite figure), Samoa Joe, Vaudevillians so so many!!
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Post by stick29 on Nov 11, 2015 14:24:16 GMT -5
I get them where ever I can. All depends who has them out first, I try and stay away from ringside because the postage is huge as I'm in England. So I try and stick with English base places like Amazon, Toys R us, Smyths, Ebay and a few different wrestling toy websites I have saved and to be fair I mostly use these as the prices are good, they get them in pretty soon after the US release and over amounts the postage is free.
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Post by stick29 on Nov 11, 2015 14:20:11 GMT -5
Biggest wants that won't get, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle & Owen Hart!
We will get a Goldberg somewhere down the road I reckon but I would buy a Tatanka and Boogeyman if mattel made them. Another massive want of mine that is more likely is Rowdy Piper and I do wonder why it has taken so long for him to be in the Elite Line. Could we see a DM Rowdy Piper next year?
I really love the Shawn Michaels ringside exclusive and hope that we get his wrestlemania 12 attire at some point
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Post by stick29 on Nov 11, 2015 14:11:54 GMT -5
I love the fact that everyone is guessing HOF 4 and HOF 3 isn't even complete yet. But what the hell...
Edge Dusty Rhodes Mean Gene Rowdy Piper
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Post by stick29 on Nov 11, 2015 14:07:43 GMT -5
I'm taking this as fantastic news and this must mean that Finn Balor will be out in E41 as he isn't listed in 42 or 43, please mattel make it come true the waiting is slowly killing me!
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Post by stick29 on Oct 19, 2015 13:35:53 GMT -5
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Post by stick29 on Oct 19, 2015 13:28:20 GMT -5
I like both! Simply as that
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Post by stick29 on Oct 19, 2015 13:26:20 GMT -5
It's a lovely set, I have pre ordered Godfather (maybe the best one I have seen to date), Dolph Ziggler and British Bulldog (a figure I have been after for such a long time and I am over the moon that Mattel did such a great job with this).
The packaging for me isn't really such a big deal because I open all my action figures anyway unless they are limited edition or exclusives.
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Post by stick29 on Oct 19, 2015 13:21:43 GMT -5
I'm now not sure which one to get, do I get suit or denim? For me I like to buy the figure that's will be most recognised and attire they are most famous for. So for now I am going more towards the blue suited Lana as that is her most famous attire to date.
Now is back with Rusev it's interesting to me when she returns from injury will she be back in the suit or denim?? Or maybe will get a brand new attire.
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Post by stick29 on Oct 19, 2015 13:14:07 GMT -5
I would be extra cool with that I'm down... I have thinking about this and want to adjust my choice, only slightly! It seems Mattel are going with the 3 flashbacks per release so the change would be... Elite 41 Lita FB Chris Jericho FB Goldberg FB Ryback Cesero Finn Balor Elite 42 Big E (New Day) Xavier Woods (New Day) Warrior FB Sting FB Edge FB Sheamus I feel that might be more likely (but also deep down massive wants)!!
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