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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 11:32:18 GMT -5
I cannot fathom what the ing decision making that went behind making basics of the RR2010 gear and Bret gear, but making his first Elite in nearly a decade a look from an unaired house show where he is wearing plain black gear because he didn't haven't any. Just when I think Mattel can’t top themselves.. They know any Elite will sell. Making the most desired attires basics sells that many more figs. Down the road both gears will probably end up as UEs too.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 11:23:34 GMT -5
Given Punks support of trans rights, I would be shocked if they announced a Rick Steiner figure during his panel. Steiners aside, it never made sense to reveal anything outside of Punk on this panel.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 11:20:58 GMT -5
Seriously, this has to be a rib.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 11:18:10 GMT -5
So far they're showing all my most wanted Punks as basics lol
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 10:49:13 GMT -5
www.fanaticsevents.com/wwe/schedule12:00 pm WWE Mattel Elite Squad Panel featuring CM Punk WWE Mattel Elite Squad Panel featuring CM Punk Details 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm in Main Stage Hear from CM Punk, Mattel Personalities, and host Sam Roberts as they discuss WWE Mattel products. Will it be livestreamed? Probably only if someone in the crowd streams it. But RSC will be posting photos during or after and there are definitely other figure social media accounts who should be there. We may not see things right at noon but should have details not long after.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 10:47:30 GMT -5
Only the pre-order is sold out, usually Target will have plenty more when it actually releases That's true. Given my location they'll most likely have 4-6 on the pegs at each store, like Warrior. I have a feeling I'll see Yokozuna do the same for a little while since I skipped that one. I'm still torn as I don't really have the space for multiples of the same figure, but I have 90's Rock and I'd definitely get a modern version of the Final Boss so I guess I should look at this Undertaker while I have the chance. Wouldn't mind having the big gold belt either TBH. My storage is limited though so if I continue down this road I think eventually I'll have to break down the boxes and ziploc/shoebox everything that I can't display. I've already done with that my Joe's and Marvel Legends so it's only a matter of time I guess. My reach exceeds my ability to store everything that I can obtain. It's not a fun position to be in. I want all the things but I can only store so many. I just took a few hundred figures out of my displays across wrestling/Marvel/Star Wars/GI Joe. Everything is bagged and in small tote bins, and honestly it's been a huge relief. My displays were so cluttered that I wasn't really enjoying anything. You can always rotate displays down the road.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 9:23:40 GMT -5
I haven't seen a time, but I think Steve referenced "early afternoon" Philly time or Mattel time (pacific)? Probably eastern. WWE World closes at 5, and having a panel with Punk right around mid-day makes sense.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 8:07:48 GMT -5
What time starts off the panel? I haven't seen a time, but I think Steve referenced "early afternoon"
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 8:05:18 GMT -5
Who do I follow on Instagram to see pics of the vault series 2 figures? Ringside has them on their IG.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 7:54:52 GMT -5
Did we find theman's main account?
They're a top want for me. But I'm not getting my hopes up until I see something.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 7, 2024 7:47:57 GMT -5
The final two matches were great, but the undercard was rough. I was hyped up for the Usos, but that match was a total dud. It's amazing to have such great in ring chemistry together and have none against each other.
The main event delivered for a Wrestlemania main event. It wasn't a 5 star classic, but it was a slow build that pulled the audience in. The Rock showed why he's one of the best ever and the rest of the men more than held their own. The match did its job of setting up Night 2's main event.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 6, 2024 8:50:21 GMT -5
This is in the running for my favorite Legends wave.
92 Hogan has been a top want for me. The Angle is the cancelled Amazon Attitude Era figure, so I'm thrilled to see that finally get a release. Faarooq gets corrected, the leather coat is a great addition, and the post NOD look has always been one of my favorite "blink and you missed it" attires. And I actually really like the Neidhart and think the soft goods work in this instance. Who is a fun deep cut for New Gen roster builders.
I'm genuinely impressed this deep into Legends v2 that they're still cranking out interesting lineups that seem to do well at retail.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 6, 2024 8:45:35 GMT -5
Color me impressed. Bill and Steve continue to find creative ways to build on the line and the design work has largely been great. Anything else we see is icing on the cake, but there's some exciting stuff to look forward to here.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 6, 2024 8:06:39 GMT -5
I really want to enjoy this line, but having a straight up re-release and a re-paint really sours me. This is an era where they have a TON of guys under contract, lots of gimmicks and looks that haven't been made, and with it's limited run you can get away with some deep cuts without clogging retail.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 2, 2024 20:09:01 GMT -5
I'm loving the Sami and KO. But that Sami screaming head reminds me of a HHH/Bryan Danielson mashup.
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Post by stc13 on Apr 1, 2024 8:30:29 GMT -5
The subscription numbers are almost certainly way down. The quality and creativity just seemed non existent compared to when I first subbed. Years ago the tshirt designs were cool or quirky (I love my GI Joe Sarge shirt). By the time I dropped it, it was clear that the crate shirts were an afterthought with low effort designs.
I still buy the Brawlers and autographs that I'm interested in. But I haven't seen a single shirt since I dropped my sub that I wanted.
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Post by stc13 on Mar 29, 2024 20:11:02 GMT -5
What does a 1991 hogan with a belt around his waist even look like? Is there a certain bandanna for it? Python power? I think it's basically this look. Python Power headband, Hulkster Rules and/or flag t-shirt, and winged eagle. Not radically different (especially if you do an E96 fixup) but its a notable gap as Mattel goes into more and more obscure looks.
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Post by stc13 on Mar 29, 2024 17:57:55 GMT -5
If this is true, I... Well on one hand, Three Minute Warning is one of my biggest wants for my Samoan Dynasty shelf. On the other hand... I STILL DON'T HAVE A TARGET. I still don't have a Target and Target preorders sell out fast and I believe they don't charge up front? I've never been able to get a Target preorder in in time but if they don't charge up front there will be no point because my bank account isn't stable enough to order anything I'm not charged immediately for. Even if pre-orders sell out, they typically come back in stock. You can buy most of the last 4-5 waves on Target's website right now for retail price.
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Post by stc13 on Mar 29, 2024 12:50:07 GMT -5
I love this set, but that has to be the dumbest chase of all time…When did Bubba wear a blue shirt? They couldn’t do Hulk in some variation of that look? If anything, they could have done a grey shirt… I'm seeing blue in photos from his NWA run. His WCW era looks all appear to be pinstripe shirts which would be tough deco wise. Agreed that it's a skippable chase, but I don't see that as a negative. Most people will be fine owning one of these. But there's an option if someone really wants to display two without having them be just a headswap.
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Post by stc13 on Mar 29, 2024 10:20:37 GMT -5
Hasbro seems unlikely to me. They've done a few already in other lines - both Razors, upcoming Yoko. I feel like they would have held off if the line was under any kind of consideration.
Galoob would be cool. Really under rated packacing, some unique stars who otherwise might not locks for an ultimate. Not having Flair or Sting probably puts a huge dent in the chances though.
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