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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Apr 22, 2024 11:56:26 GMT -5
Hi Steve, traditionally I’m solely a legends collector - however, having attended Wrestlemania XL I want to have a separate collection to represent that event. As I’ve never had to take notice before, I wondered how long it might be before we see figures? Are we likely to see any in 2024? Or will they be 2025 and beyond?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Apr 2, 2024 17:03:38 GMT -5
Personally I hope if he’s in the CC set it’s the islander one as I keep the CC together as a seperate collection. I’d want a King Haku for the main collection. I also think it would sell better for Mattel that way around, I don’t think islander sells as well as an elite.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 22, 2024 18:04:26 GMT -5
I thought they said ‘later this year’ for the retros which I’m guessing is summer. The CC set is fall and the 70s legends pack they said would be spring. What is the "70's legends pack"? You mean a retro bundle with guys from the 70's? Really hope not and that's something unrelated. I was referring to the 70s elite 4 pack revealed today, I think people may have misheard when that is being released (spring) and the retros was said to be ‘later this year’.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 22, 2024 16:59:42 GMT -5
Really wish they would ditch that body type they’ve used for Bulldog. Looks terrible on Luger too. The tiny knee pads too, what’s with that?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 22, 2024 16:57:13 GMT -5
Have we seen anyone other than the Major Pod say that these are coming-out this Spring? I didn’t see the reveal but haven’t seen anyone else say Spring; the traditional timeline would be the Summer so Spring would be big news. I thought they said ‘later this year’ for the retros which I’m guessing is summer. The CC set is fall and the 70s legends pack they said would be spring.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 22, 2024 16:55:38 GMT -5
I hope that M$M suit looks better in person, looks way too big on the pictures. The entrance greats one fits pretty well, elasticated. This one looks very loose.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 22, 2024 6:49:25 GMT -5
Hi Steve, any details on what day the reveals will be at the Mania superstore in Philly? Travelling from the U.K. and would love to see the panel if that’s a possibility? Is it first come first serve or is it a ticketed thing? Still working through details for the event in general. When I have 100% locked in plans and timing, I’ll share. But for now, we will be there with a lot of reveals so you can count on that. Hi Steve, appreciate there is reveals going on today but just wondering now we are only two weeks out from WWE World whether you could share any itinerary/plans for those of us who are going to be there? Once in a lifetime trip from the U.K. for myself so would love to be there for reveals and get involved in anything that you guys have planned. So far I’ve gambled and got a ticket for the Friday in the hope that is the day you guys will be around and reveals/panel might take place?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 11, 2024 17:18:10 GMT -5
Have to add weight to the call for international shipping to return but not at any cost, Ringside seems to be more reasonable lately, hopefully MC can follow suit- without that, impossible to get excited.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 8, 2024 14:17:48 GMT -5
Not really figure related but seeing as we’re on a roll here…what’s the reality of the weather likely to be? Any locals or previous visitors who’ve been at the beginning of April? April is a crap shoot. We get both warm Aprils and cold Aprils. Wont know till like a week prior Oh yeah rain is def a good chance. Fingers crossed it doesnt Fingers crossed this one is a warm April but as it’s near the start, I’m expecting it to be mixed. Tough to pack for.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 8, 2024 12:44:24 GMT -5
Not really figure related but seeing as we’re on a roll here…what’s the reality of the weather likely to be? Any locals or previous visitors who’ve been at the beginning of April?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 7, 2024 14:34:18 GMT -5
Don’t waste your time with Pat’s or Gino’s. So many better options that aren’t tourist driven by namesake. 2300 Arena looks nothing like it once did. Corner entrance is gone, fully renovated inside. The logo mural near the bathrooms is cool for a backdrop for pictures, as would the street signs of Swanson and Ritner, but besides that… most of the nostalgia is gone. Suplex is cool to look at things, but all extremely overpriced “collector shop” items. Unless you have lots of spare time, wouldn’t bother. Targets/Walmarts are just like everywhere else. Very hit and miss. Northeast seems to get most things later than the west coast. If it’s in your travels, it’s worth popping in to see what’s on the shelves. Appreciate it - I guessed the ECW arena would be unrecognisable but I’ve been a big fan of the busted open shows since the Rock has returned so looking forward to that either way. Everyone seems to suggest different places for the ‘best’ cheesesteak have been told about Pat’s and Delassandros? Reading Market and Johns pork? Walmart wise I’m just hoping to pick up the Bret & Piper MNW UEs seeing as we won’t be getting them in the U.K.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 7, 2024 14:29:32 GMT -5
Appreciate it man - will put Gino’s on the list. I’m hoping to go see the Busted Open show on the Saturday with Mark Henry & Bubba Ray, they’re hosting it at the old ECW arena so that should be cool. I’m doing Thursday-Tuesday. Any ideas on the best paint pens anyone? Or any tips for making the most of Wrestlecon? I use Sharpie brand oil-based medium-point paint pens for everything. They dry quickly and won't scratch off, unlike some other brands. You can find assorted 5-packs at Target or Staples or any color you want on Amazon/eBay. I think Staples also has white 2-packs. For reference: Sharpie paint pensAlso (I guess this is more of a personal preference), don't get clear plastic figure boxes signed in a color that will blend in with the figure attire! I always roll my eyes when I see someone get an all-yellow Hulk signed in yellow or an all-pink Bret in pink. You're better off picking an accent color like red for Hulk or white for Bret. Also don't get clear plastic surfaces signed in silver or gold. I have yet to see an example of this that looks good. But they look great on dark backgrounds, including belt straps. Awesome, thanks for the info - this brand good for belt straps and carded figures too? I don’t think he’s been announced yet but I’m hoping Bret will be at Wrestlecon or somewhere, I have some original Hitman shades I’d like him to sign, was thinking blue paint pen to pop - again, assume these sharpies would be good on those as they’re plastic.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 7, 2024 12:28:59 GMT -5
I visited Philly this past december There is a wrestling collectibles store called Suplex Vintage Wrestling that has any and all pro wrestling merchandise, figs, shirts, anything you can think of. Very nice store. Gotta get a cheese steak from ginos too! They do have a Wal-Mart and a target in downtown Philly but it had the same stuff I'm sure ur local Wal-Mart has, nothing new. For nostalgic purposes you may wanna go and drive by the old ecw arena, now called the 2300 arena...if ur a big ecw fan If ur making a couple day trip out of it or have extra time you can visit the rocky steps and rocky statue at the museum of art. These were the steps sly ran up in the rocky movie, and at the top of the steps you get a beautiful view of the Philly skyline. Appreciate it man - will put Gino’s on the list. I’m hoping to go see the Busted Open show on the Saturday with Mark Henry & Bubba Ray, they’re hosting it at the old ECW arena so that should be cool. I’m doing Thursday-Tuesday. Any ideas on the best paint pens anyone? Or any tips for making the most of Wrestlecon?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 7, 2024 12:24:11 GMT -5
I did this two years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. I was MOC for a fair few years but I couldn’t see or appreciate my collection as they were all stored away in totes and if you have a sizeable collection like I did/have it’s hard to have the room to display MOC. It was also getting too difficult to actually achieve MOC boxes, they would come in the post in all kinds of shape or even finding mint boxes on shelves was tough - now I don’t have to stress about it.
All mine are on shelves in timeline order and I absolutely love seeing them. I am lucky to have a room which is supposed to be an office but is essentially a figure room.
Dust hasn’t really been a big deal, they don’t seem to get that dusty but I take them all down every 6 months or so and have a dust and re-organise figures I’ve purchased into the line up.
I’d post pictures if I knew how but I don’t. Anyway, I say go for it 👍🏻
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Mar 6, 2024 15:46:33 GMT -5
Heading over to Philly for mania XL and planning to hit axxess (or whatever it’s called), Wrestlecon, the major pod show (I know that’s controversial in some of these parts) and I wondered if people here had been before and wanted to share any advice or their experiences?
I don’t even own any paint pens, any advice on best ones to buy? Ones that are good for figures and belts as well as 8x10s? Anyone been to Wrestlecon before or a Major Pod live event? (I’ve no idea what VIP even gets me)
Anyone from Philly with any advice on best Walmarts and Targets to hit or any other figure stores? Any food recommendations for welcome too 👌🏻
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Feb 27, 2024 17:53:56 GMT -5
The chase is supposed to be mania 5 but it’s missing colour from his wrist tape which was present in the original release.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Feb 25, 2024 14:10:05 GMT -5
These ‘basic’ belts look far better than the elite versions.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Feb 23, 2024 15:43:00 GMT -5
A lot of people are familiar with the pink singlet, but Bret wore a black one that is VERY close to Owen's, too! (credit to CrazyTights)Worn on Superstars in late '93 for a promo. I would love at least a Basic of this look, if not an Elite. He even has the pink trim on the shorts! It would be as close as we could get to make it easy for customization. I wonder if the Mattel guys ( Action Figure Attack) are aware of this, because I always assumed Bret just wore the pink version of this. That would be a very easy way to make an owen custom for sure. Lol Would be a smart move as people would buy multiple.
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Feb 22, 2024 9:54:52 GMT -5
Hi Steve, any details on what day the reveals will be at the Mania superstore in Philly? Travelling from the U.K. and would love to see the panel if that’s a possibility? Is it first come first serve or is it a ticketed thing?
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Feb 20, 2024 16:18:21 GMT -5
The Bundy shown on the Sam Roberts show screamed ‘Krang’ to me and don’t love the Pillman but fingers crossed the Double J comes out as good as the render suggests as he is a miss in the collection.
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