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Post by Gorilla on Jan 4, 2020 13:29:20 GMT -5
I saw this meme on Facebook today and figured it belonged here. If anyone has one of these I seriously envy you! Is there a tag team that rivals the Rockers in the WWE today? Answer no. And the Rockers were probably like the 3rd most over tag team at the time!!! Great year for wrestling
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 4, 2020 13:21:52 GMT -5
Roman Reigns The Usos Nia Jax The Rock
Try and give Roman some rub from the Rock
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 4, 2020 10:21:33 GMT -5
I just legitimately don't understand the thought process of some people who post here. I think you're being very generous calling it a thought process. To all the "waa waa I am ANGERY" manbabies who have ruined the last couple of pages of the thread, please just stop. You don't have a clue about retail or the toy industry, and you clearly have no ability or desire to learn anything. Steve has repeatedly and patiently answered questions about why the exclusives in the elite line exist. You don't have to like it, but please have the sense to not bog down the thread with the same rants and idiotic suggestions you've been doing. It's not going to achieve anything and it's ruining a good thread, so do it in a different one. Thank you. The mods really need to clean up this thread and delete posts (as well as some members).
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 3, 2020 9:03:10 GMT -5
I love flashbacks but I think this one will rot on the shelves
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 22:16:23 GMT -5
I agree with this. E23 is amazing. Least favorite is the most recent DM I was just thinking this today. E23 was really solid and not sure why it isn’t used more. The TNF WCW figure was spot on in my opinion. Totally agree with that. E23 TNF Legends, first DM, Ultimate maniacs etc Then the most recent DM
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 19:13:01 GMT -5
The two heavyweights were wwe and mattel. And the blacked out figure was hhh lol Dammit
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 18:54:42 GMT -5
I don't see a difference in how he looks. All his elites look the same. Great wrestler, bad look
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 18:51:56 GMT -5
Two heavyweight champions will come together... Is it Savage and Hogan? ??
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 18:47:17 GMT -5
Action Figure AttackIs there any reason why Randy Savage seems to be such a tough likeness to nail? It kinda feels like the heads that have been done are sculpted with the intention of always having the shades and headband/bandana/hat on him and when you take them off, very few really look like Savage. The Rumble Elite kinda looks like Lanny Poffo more than Savage when you take the gimmicks off. Maybe because they are hand sculpted heads and there are probably a limited amount of clear reference photos of him without glasses and headwear. That said, I think they’re fine with E23 being the best. I agree with this. E23 is amazing. Least favorite is the most recent DM
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 2, 2020 18:46:28 GMT -5
10 years ago today the Mattel WWE line launched and I rushed out of the house first thing in the morning to grab every fig I could find at Toys R Us, Walmart and Target. This New Year’s Day, I was up early to catch a plane to proudly represent the WWE line along with other Mattel action figure brands in Hong Kong. Pretty damn cool. Thanks for being such a great community and for supporting the line these last 10 years (along with all its predecessors as well). Here’s to even more great figures and surprises. 2020 is gonna be an AMAZING year. Happy New Year everyone! Superstar Billy Graham!!!
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 30, 2019 20:05:36 GMT -5
Almost unfair if Vince used that one match to conclude that Savage was no longer main event material. The guy has a pretty good track record when it comes to high-profile feuds and he put 110% into this one as well acting like a totally unhinged lunatic hell-bent on revenge. Not to knock the guy, but Crush had been around for a few years by this point and was still pretty green. He had difficulty connecting with the fans even though everybody swears he was crazy popular as the "Kona" character. The WrestleMania X match falling short of expectations falls more on Crush in my eyes. That feud with Savage was the highlight of his career. He'd bounce around for the next few years undergoing a bunch of different gimmicks that also never really got over despite a few months during the dying days of WCW as Kronik. I don't mean to bash Crush as he was a decent big man who had a good career, but it would be totally unfair to use their WrestleMania match as the barometer for whether or not Randy could still be a top guy in the WWF. Vince was very naive at that time. he thought hulk, macho, piper, etc all had nothing left to offer. they had plenty left and it showed bigtime in WCW. Vine still made out quite well
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 29, 2019 12:22:42 GMT -5
If someone was rich enough and came to Mattel and was like I want 100 warriors in such and such attire, is it possible You could do it for them? You'd be paying for all the different tooling etc, Mattel markup. It wouldn't be worth it for Mattel and world be costly for you. It would also set a bad precedent. Wouldn't you just be better off going to the factory yourself with a designer? You could probably make a request of the factory directly as long as you are not infringing on any proprietary designs or trademarks. It will be one of the factories listed on Panjiva: panjiva.com/Mattel-Inc/35922408
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 28, 2019 13:12:45 GMT -5
I just hate that its another Warrior themed Rude. I wish we could just get a generic tights rude like the one JAKKS gave us (just complete) I completely agree with you, but the thinking is probably that Warrior marks will also purchase it along with Rude fans.
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 27, 2019 21:32:33 GMT -5
Totally. We have a thread about Warrior in the attitude era.. Warrior was a cartoon. Savage works in any era. He really is on the Mount Rushmore (I have 7) of wrestling. Hogan, Austin, Savage, Michaels, Bret, Andre, Rock. was just thinkin about this an hour ago, lol. if u HAD to pick 4, like real one, who'd it be? i was kinda thinkin hulk, andre & road warriors! covers greatest, giant, painted face, & tag team aspects. HUGE things for pro wrestling. but then if 4 singles, id prob go with hulk, andre, savage, 4th is a toughy, but prob austin (or flair or warrior or piper)! then aGAIN MAYBE HLUK, ANDRE, AUSTIN, ROCK SOUNDS GOOD. 2 OLD SCHOOL 2 ATTITUDE ERA. (oops caps lock ,lol) how about tag team, 4 guys only warriors & hart foundation for me. 4 teams and its: warriors, harts, steiners, bulldogs Good call on Flair as well. I now have 8!
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 27, 2019 17:06:50 GMT -5
My comment was meant for Steve. I don’t recall reading that the 2pks are reserved for “main event” guys. If you don’t like my suggestion move along Yes, you’ll see flashbacks included but we’ll probably stick to upper tier talent selections since these are all standalones and are sold in individually. Duggan is upper tier talent when packed with Andre!!
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 27, 2019 17:03:22 GMT -5
passion was evident, that was a great watch. goddam i would have loved a 98 return. Totally. We have a thread about Warrior in the attitude era.. Warrior was a cartoon. Savage works in any era. He really is on the Mount Rushmore (I have 7) of wrestling. Hogan, Austin, Savage, Michaels, Bret, Andre, Rock.
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 27, 2019 17:01:18 GMT -5
I would have loved it if Savage had been involved instead of Luger at WrestleMania. Somehow Savage gets screwed out of the title against Yoko at WrestleMania, Hart still beats Yoko, Savage gets jealous/angry and turns heel to face Bret. The championship match up for Bret we deserved.
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 27, 2019 8:42:30 GMT -5
During the late 80s multiple guys were over at the same time: Jake Roberts, Jim Duggan, Hulk Hogan, The Hart Foundation, Brutus Beefcake, Randy Savage (heel or face), Ultimate Warrior, Roddy Piper, Demolition. They all got huge pops. Why can't the WWE make stars anymore? I listed a bunch of wrestlers, and only two of them were really strong workers (Savage and Bret). Maybe the WWE should stop trying to put guys like AJ and Rollins on top. It doesn't matter if you're a great worker and flip flop high spots. Get a guy (or build someone up) with persona. What about someone equal parts charismatic and great in ring... Great choice! He should be on the main roster.
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 26, 2019 14:36:48 GMT -5
Powers of Attorney,erm, I mean Pain
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Post by Gorilla on Dec 26, 2019 14:36:10 GMT -5
Warrior would've sounded so goofy in promos with legends like Austin and Rock. And I'm an 80s wrestling fan. DX would have made so much fun of him.
Someone mentioned a program with Mankind, that would have worked. Same with Kane or Undertaker.
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