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Post by Gorilla on Jan 18, 2019 11:12:23 GMT -5
I'm on that like white on rice. I saw another figure preview the other day that I REALLY hope comes out this year -- I'm not allowed to mention but it "blew me away." Get it? Lol Don't mean to steal Terry Taylor's thunder, but if the rumours are true about this other dude, I kinda made him about 6 years ago by smashing Kerry Von Erich and Texas Tornado together, which also allowed me to make a NWA champ Kerry with the left over parts: Who makes those old school belts for you? It looks incredible
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 16, 2019 23:14:41 GMT -5
Actually, I think Mattel has finally got me to quit.
I have had four massive collections, then sold them off. Kind of a plastic crack addiction. I wanted to start again, but the way they release figures is a real turn off. Happily done with the game but happy to look at all of your pictures!
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 16, 2019 23:12:19 GMT -5
I have seen elite 62 in only a few Canadian Walmarts. I have never seen Sting.
Distribution sucks. They should create unique UPC codes for all figures, then these dolt buyers can order the right amounts.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 16, 2019 19:55:47 GMT -5
Glacier
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 16, 2019 19:49:02 GMT -5
I hear a lot of people don't the same thing, I can't find figures, the store has no stock. Perhaps Walmart/Target/TRU could start orderinga decent amount. I feel like Sycho Sid messed up Mattel WWE in Canada.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 15:17:05 GMT -5
lol I did meet him at WrestleMania 9 weekend in Las Vegas. He was cool. Of course this was before he really became who he is today but it still counts!!! Did you ask him if he was excited for his match with Gonzalez? lol Haha! Go meet him dressed up as Gonzalez. Ultimate troll move
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 15:15:36 GMT -5
Until Bill says it I don’t believe anything, but I haven’t heard anything since the rumors at SDCC. I understand that mindset, but this user, although revolting, has been 100% correct on all the releases. He had the following figures early from what have seen: - flashback series 3 - flashback series 2 - flashback series 1 - Red Rooster - Shark - Survivor Series elites And many more
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 14:48:37 GMT -5
Ah, my favorite wrestler bar none!
1) fav singles match won: WrestleMania 4 vs Ted DiBiase. If Hogan could have not been involved, is like it even more.
2) fav singles match lost: WrestleMania 7 vs Warrior. This is my favorite match ever. Such great story telling, and a great face turn for Savage.
3) fav tag match won: Mega Powers vs Mega Bucks
4) fav tag match lost: Savage and Zeus vs Hogan and Bruti
5) fav specialty match: Steel Cage matches. Particularly the match with DiBiase.
6) fav tag partner: Hogan
7) fav opponent: Ric Flair
8) fav gimmick: Macho Man! The original. WrestleMania 4 time period.
9) fav fued: Lead up to WrestleMania 5 with Hogan, or WrestleMania 7 buildup with the Warrior. I can't choose.
10) fav era: Golden era
11) fav year: 1988
12) fav outfit: WrestleMania 4
13) fav manager: Elizabeth
14) fav move/hold: Flying elbow drop
15) fav entrance music: Pomp and Circumstance
16) fav promotion: WWF
17) title you wish he held: Tag team titles with Hogan or Warrior
18) wrestler you wished he wrestled: Shawn Michaels. I know they did wrestle, but I think they could have had amazing matches if their primes overlapped. Owen Hart and Bret Hart are two others - I wish their peaks overlapped with Savage.
19) match you wish he wrestled: 1995 Royal Rumble match. It was so weak and needed star power. I think Shawn Michaels eliminating Randy last would have been great for Shawn, and would've fueled a fued between the two of Shawn won by cheating.
20) ppv you wish he wrestled on: WrestleMania 9 vs Undertaker
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 14:33:38 GMT -5
I just saw an Instagram post that says the rumored Texas Tornado figure is going to be released this year. If this is true, I wonder if it will be part of the standard elite line?
Has anyone else heard anything?
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 14:21:37 GMT -5
Does anyone know for sure if the jacket he comes with is cloth? Yes.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 14:21:00 GMT -5
That Asuka that Bill posted recently looks amazing.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 15, 2019 14:19:14 GMT -5
Imagine paying $1000 for a Terry Taylor action figure That's more than Terry Taylor was paid during the whole time he had the gimmick!
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 23:26:40 GMT -5
The person that designs basics is [Barkley]turrible[/Barkley]
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 13:49:44 GMT -5
Ok settle down humanoids. Keep it up and the guys with the white coats and net will be after ya. Just some harmless banter between a grumpy old man and a guy who speaks French. No harm intended. Just Gorilla quotes from me!! Haha
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 13:49:10 GMT -5
You don't know a wristlock from a wristwatch. And I bet it takes you an hour and a half to watch 60 Minutes. This place is going bananas!
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 11:35:53 GMT -5
Really frustrating to not even get a decent chance to buy a highly sought after figure. They're not even on EBay anymore, haha. 100% this. Bill is our only insight into what happens at Mattel and he won't reply here anymore.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 9:34:10 GMT -5
Gonzalez, the worst victim of the streak Worst "wrestler" ever in my opinion.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 7:43:31 GMT -5
Did a few Walmarts yesterday in hopes of trying to find the Basic Ronda. One Walmart had her set, but didn’t have her. Other Walmarts just had old stuff. Tried another Walmart today. Nothing. I saw a Ronda in the wild in a Las Vegas Target. None in Canada though
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 14, 2019 7:41:17 GMT -5
I Can drive to several Targets,Wal-marts and meijer but they all have nothing, like they are going out of business. Last few years they have had nothing before Christmas and after. If they do happen to get something it's gone in less than a week but that doesn't mean they restock. Guess nothing came of Bill asking us to photograph our stores to "help with distribution", because it has gotten even worse. I agree with this sentiment. I used to really enjoy with trips to the States to go figure hunting, but I'm not even going to look in the future. The stocking of goods at retailers is horrendous. I also don't like how scalpers have invaded you collecting just like they have with concerts. I honestly think scalping should be illegal and they should receive capital punishment.
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Post by Gorilla on Jan 13, 2019 23:25:41 GMT -5
Seems crazy that this series is cancelled, when it appears to be so popular
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