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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 30, 2019 17:52:04 GMT -5
don't worry, they'll be turning up at random TJ Maxx, Ollies, & Five Below stores in 2020........ They wouldn't have to liquidate them if they made them accessible in the first place. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 27, 2019 7:18:34 GMT -5
 "FINALLY! The Rock has come back to Toronnnn.... to Toronnnnnnnnnnn.... TO RUN HIS MOUTH ON ALLLLLLLL YOUR CANDY ASSES!! Ya mother canuckers!" LOVED this run lol |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 24, 2019 8:34:09 GMT -5
Well done! WOW!
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 24, 2019 8:25:41 GMT -5
They might be listed at £700 but they aren't actually selling at that price. The last legit sale I can see went for £265 on eBay? Sellers are just trying to inflate the prices while they think interest is peaked in the line, it's when they actually start selling for that price that you need to worry as a buyer (or throw a party as a seller!). I guess the best advice is just don't panic, prices will come down when sellers realise that £700 is more than people are willing to pay, and get bored of keep re-listing the same item on eBay. Heck, if you really want it that badly you can have mine for £699 and I will make you a cup of tea when you come to pick it up  haha So, when is it actually WORTH that price? Once someone bites and buys one? Or more than one person buying at that price to set the trend? |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 24, 2019 5:47:05 GMT -5
Makes you wonder if you should sell your Hogan while it's worth this much and try to track one down in a few years when they're cheaper again! I'd be scared to death in the event they went to $2k lol |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 20:18:23 GMT -5
From what I gather, when Mattel dropped Reigns and Kevin to replace with Undertaker and Ultimate Warrior. Supposedly it wasn't anything to do with the mechanism but just wanted more legends on the pegs/shelves. Forgot where I read that Mattel would re-release that super punch mold if appropriate for a new figure. Might have been a q/a here. Well, that would make sense because we went through that first wave where Reigns and Owens #1 were common to find and people though purple Taker and Warrior were so scarce, they'd be work a shiny nickel. Phase 2 was the non-existence of Reigns and Owens #1 while Taker and Warrior were like cicadas during season. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 20:05:39 GMT -5
Thanks Showbiz! Should be just what I needed to know. You got it, brother! :-) |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 16:12:17 GMT -5
Hey brother, microwave a coffee mug of water 2-3 minutes. Dip head in 20-30 seconds.. temporarily softens plastic long enough to EASILY pop off. Remove scarf. Pop back on. I've done this with so many Retro customs. It's simple, leaves no marks, and head works as it did before removal. No lie. Great tip! Any advice on removing paint? Just wanted to remove the wrist tape from HBK to paint gloves, but if it's not feasible, I guess the gloves will just need to come up a bit further then. YES. Goof-Off. Will come off fast but be careful with other areas. Put some in a small bowl, get a pile of Q-Tips dip in the solution and use the tip to clean off the paint. HOWEVER, it will only work on the arms and soft rubber parts of the boots. If you use the stuff on the thighs or torso it's too strong. Itll leave white marks. But for other body areas, like torsos, try Goo Gone. Spray on to area, let soak to soften the paint area, then GENTLY use exacto knife to remove undesired paint or tattoo, whatever you call it. That's how I removed the Lesnar tattoos a couple times for customs. But yes, yellow can Goof-Off and q-tips. But only on the arms and soft rubber parts of the Retro boots. Also, during the Goof-Off process, rinse the figure off in the sink from time to time so that stuff doesnt settle into the plastic. Then reapply. I typically try not to let it remain on the figure for more than 30-40 seconds. Then rinse, dry, reapply. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 13:25:34 GMT -5
Chris Masters series 8 captures the smug Paul Roma look. He just needs a mullet Yeah that’s just what I thought. But what about retro body parts? There aren't many unfortunately. I know it sounds lazy to say, but stick with the Austin body. It fits him best. Overhead slam is to Brock-ish. He was built, but not a powerhouse. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 13:03:53 GMT -5
I bought my mail away Hulk in July 2017 for $220 from some guy in China or Japan. Forgot which country. Dropping that kind of money hurt at the time, but I'm happy I did looking back. The fellow that sold it to me probably has some regret and wishes he held on to it another year at least.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 12:58:23 GMT -5
I'm finding it impossible to track down Reigns, Flair and Macho at a good price Oh boy, you're at the mercy of the Ebay merchants with Reigns. Even loose, the asking price is over $70. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 23, 2019 9:09:25 GMT -5
Small world; I’m originally from Vancouver! Has anyone tried taking Jericho’s scarf off? I saw someone on Facebook popped theirs off with no issue. Thus far I haven’t tracked down a Jericho and therefore haven’t had a chance to try myself. I tried, but couldn't get it off. I didn't try to hard as I didn't want to pop the head off or leave marks on the face from squeezing the scarf over his face. Hey brother, microwave a coffee mug of water 2-3 minutes. Dip head in 20-30 seconds.. temporarily softens plastic long enough to EASILY pop off. Remove scarf. Pop back on. I've done this with so many Retro customs. It's simple, leaves no marks, and head works as it did before removal. No lie. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 22, 2019 7:08:53 GMT -5
Because he was only in the first shipments on S1 and hasn't had a 2nd figure yet. I also thought I heard he was short packed in cases, and only had 1 per case. Maybe someone else can clarify that. Someone could correct me if I'm wrong but I thought I heard something about Mattel stopping the shipment of his figure to stores because of some issue with his punching action being defective in some figures or some crap like that. I'm telling the tale loosely, but it was something along the lines of that which made his figure even more difficult to find. Some sort of recall I think. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 20, 2019 15:39:30 GMT -5
The way these figures are distributed half of us will never see it. They better not short pack that thing either lol |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 21:48:12 GMT -5
They were at the Woodridge store, next to the Hollywood Blvd Theater. I believe this was the week between Christmas and New Year's. Thanks for the tip. If you are ever back out there and see them, I'd love to know. I used to live close to Woodridge but I'm out in Oak Lawn now. I still have some family out there so I'm there from time to time. I'll definitely keep you in the loop, my friend. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 18:03:18 GMT -5
Or Chicago. We had one shipment of New Day to one of our Targets then it went back to Series 3. Five Below had a Zayne, Owen's, New Day, Savage, Series 3... If these were passed out to us like they were Charlotte Flair figs, we'd be millionaires lol Where have you found the New Day and Savage around Chicago? I haven't had any luck with those. They were at the Woodridge store, next to the Hollywood Blvd Theater. I believe this was the week between Christmas and New Year's. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 7:10:30 GMT -5
 WAIT, NO! DONT DO IT! Haha |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 7:06:19 GMT -5
Honestly, make sure returns are allowed before purchase. Buy the figure and inspect it when it arrives. If it's a fraud, notify the seller and request a return then mail it back. I'm a buyer and seller on Ebay and I've experienced returns on both ends (not because I was fraudulent though lol), but that's one way.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 7:02:19 GMT -5
$1000 wtf? It's not THAT good! Lol. I could see the Ebay scalpers now after the figure is obnoxiously short packed..."WWE Mattel Elite RARE Red Rooster MOC $225 +Free Shipping" |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Jan 18, 2019 6:27:38 GMT -5
Anyone have any info if Series 4 and beyond are ever coming to Canada? Or Chicago. We had one shipment of New Day to one of our Targets then it went back to Series 3. Five Below had a Zayne, Owen's, New Day, Savage, Series 3... If these were passed out to us like they were Charlotte Flair figs, we'd be millionaires lol |
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