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Post by originalniceguy on May 11, 2024 17:32:48 GMT -5
Not sure what you’re trying to achieve here honestly but you’re arguing semantics. If a talent has a contract with WWE that allows for action figures we can make figures. Hope that clarifies. We have been told by you and bill if a talent has a legends deal only then can mattel make figures of that talent. So if what bischoff is saying is true, he is under some kind of contract/deal that is not a legends contract that allow mattel wwe figures to be made of him. I have been saying off and on for years why can't mattel just sign people to action figure deals, like bischoff is saying he has. You're getting hung up on the term "Legends deal". The premise is if WWE signs them under a merchandise deal which allows for figures then and only then can Mattel release figures of them. This term "Legends deal" has varied recently and we're now seeing the term 'nostalgia' contracts. However the premise remains, the talent have to be SIGNED by WWE to a figure deal for Mattel to release a Figure. Nothing has changed.
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Post by originalniceguy on May 11, 2024 13:37:00 GMT -5
I could be remembering it differently, but I feel like I've also heard that Legends deals are not always identical across the board. I definitely feel like I've heard Steve, etc. say that a Legends deal does not 100% mean available to Mattel. No man we have heard for years and years from bill and steve that (insert wrestling talent name here) can not have a figure made because they are not under a legends deal. If that has changed recently because of the tko merger ok, then say that. That is there only excuse now if bischoff is being honest. I and others have said repeatedly "why can't a person just have a separate deal to have figures made ?" I am not letting mattel off the hook on this one, a lot figures have not been made because of this red tape excuse. Now look they could have done a figure only deal with talents. WWE have restructured their deals for alumni. Mattel could only create figures of talent under Legends deals as those seemed to be the only merchandise deals being offered. In recent times they've restructured and some talent (eg Headbangers) have what is called "nostalgia" deals which appear to differ from Legends contracts. I assume Bischoff is under a similar deal. Same logic applies, regardless of the name of the contract WWE provides the talent with, the talent still needs to be under a merchandise deal with WWE for Mattel to be able to release a Figure.
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Post by originalniceguy on Apr 7, 2024 3:54:14 GMT -5
I'm honestly gonna be shocked if anyone finds this in stores. Walmart is shipping a whole two each of the MNW UEs, I can see them getting two of these in per store, if any, and that's it. Maybe even just one considering a "case" is one set. Just so happens, when I looked up the set I got a hit for a Walmart out of my typical grounds. Beautiful! How did you end up finding them? Searching the SKU?
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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 15, 2024 20:07:34 GMT -5
Would this improvement be by way of Walmart fulfilling orders or another company also carrying quantities of the Walmart exclusives?
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Post by originalniceguy on Feb 24, 2024 2:52:19 GMT -5
Such a shame about unmasked Rey, was my most wanted of last year's reveals. Saw on IG that AFA has said they will try to revisit one day. Here's hoping!
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Post by originalniceguy on Jan 9, 2024 15:31:08 GMT -5
AFA mentioned on his IG post that the MNW elites are exclusive to Walmart and Smyths whereas the Ultimates are only exclusive to Walmart. Don't hold hope unfortunately!
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Post by originalniceguy on Nov 25, 2023 2:10:39 GMT -5
This line (both the Elites and Ultimates it seems) being announced for Smyths in the UK is a huge win not just for us here, but also for Americans. Smyths are generally speaking excellent in my experience: they deliver their online orders rather than cancel them, they stock their stores rather than leaving the pegs empty for months, etc. - it's a remarkably different approach to that of Walmart This potentially means that we in the UK can help you in the US to get anything that Walmart messes-up - kind of like when Smyths suddenly started receiving the Collectors Editions Elites like the tag team Davey Boy Smith, Kama, the original Zelina Vega, etc., well before Walmart or Target stores started getting them; I helped quite a few people here to get them. Figures here of course are more expensive here than in the US, sales tax (VAT) is far higher here, plus then of course the cost of international postage, but potentially this line should now be accessible to everyone due to them being available with Smyths - a huge win. Pretty certain the ultimates are exclusive to Walmart only, unfortunately. I believe Sam misspoke in the video as the text underneath only referred to Walmart. Also on AFA's IG post it only mentions Walmart whilst the elites say Walmart and Smyths.
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Post by originalniceguy on Oct 31, 2023 1:32:14 GMT -5
Hi Steve, any idea if Legends Greatest Hits will hit the UK?
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Post by originalniceguy on Oct 30, 2023 18:43:54 GMT -5
If anyone can help out with a Bulldog please give me a shout.
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Post by originalniceguy on Oct 17, 2023 12:59:11 GMT -5
Smyths Realy do not want to discount Legends Dibiase do they. Trips and Hening both discounted already. Hell even latest Dakotas been discounted sooner Same with Greatest Hits Taker!
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Post by originalniceguy on Oct 13, 2023 9:29:52 GMT -5
For some odd reason I can't find it. Could someone provide the name of the listing please.
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 15, 2023 1:20:46 GMT -5
Braun, Scott Steiner and Carmelo now added
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 20, 2023 14:00:34 GMT -5
Yess finally an unmasked rey!! Please nail the scan!
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 20, 2023 13:26:13 GMT -5
Sure it's been asked a thousand times already but any streams on YouTube or IG?
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Post by originalniceguy on Jun 30, 2023 7:36:16 GMT -5
Legends Series found in Smyths. Undertaker D-Lo Brown Kama Mustafa No Brother Love Nice! What's the price point?
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Post by originalniceguy on Jun 24, 2023 1:43:51 GMT -5
The problem is clearly Walmart and NOT Mattel. Target does not have this issue with their exclusives. They have very long pre-order windows, plus all Target exclusives are easily available both in stores and online at essentially all times. The problem is Walmart. Mattel (just like everyone else) knows Walmart is a problem. They knew it when they gave them these exclusives, so I won't let them off the hook here. Whilst I somewhat agree, we don't lose anything. These additional figures wouldn't have existed (yet) if not for the additional line ordered by Walmart. These will show up eventually, either at an overstock store or somewhere down the line as a remake or Greatest Hits.
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Post by originalniceguy on May 7, 2023 5:35:44 GMT -5
Source? I mean... anyone can say anything on a video but doesn't make it true. Never let the truth get in the way of a good story It was actually AFA on a podcast but I think he was moreso saying the figures are free at that price point. Can't remember the quote verbatim.
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Post by originalniceguy on May 6, 2023 3:57:49 GMT -5
Shocked to hear Michael Cole promote it on smackdown on the last day - would have done wonders earlier on in the campaign. Oh well hopefully we get another chance one day down the line, clearly demand is there as long as the package/marketing is fine tuned. Thank you to the team for making it a dream at least!
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Post by originalniceguy on May 5, 2023 7:03:05 GMT -5
I can’t seem to find video of it anywhere, but did Steve mention that the Nitro logos on the stage are removable? He did indeed!
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Post by originalniceguy on Apr 29, 2023 1:12:46 GMT -5
Steve, are you able to share more specific dimensions for the Nitro stage parts? I know they're on the site as a whole construct, but would be good to get it broken out in case people want to display it in parts/without certain sections etc. Tell me what you want to know specifically and I’ll try to measure the stage when I’m at the office again. Piggybacking off of this do you have any rough early estimates for packaging size for this?
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