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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 31, 2018 6:26:10 GMT -5
So, I know Series 7 is supposed to have Sheamus, HBK, Angle and Orton...but whatever came about the Cena #2, Rock #2, and even the Undertaker grey gloves? Were those ideas axed? Just curious, because grey Undies even appeared in the Series 4-6 pictures last fall/winter. Inquiring minds need to know! replace Orton with Y2J and you have wave 7. Those 4 are shown on the back of the retro ring. I’m sure those other ones will come in 2019. I wouldn’t be surprised if all of series 1 and 2 had repaints so they could be added to the retro app feature. Here's a screen shot of my preorder I made back in Feb. I grabbed 2 Ortons before those figures disappeared. It still appears advertised as Randy Orton. I guess we see lol  |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 30, 2018 5:47:37 GMT -5
So, I know Series 7 is supposed to have Sheamus, HBK, Angle and Orton...but whatever came about the Cena #2, Rock #2, and even the Undertaker grey gloves? Were those ideas axed?
Just curious, because grey Undies even appeared in the Series 4-6 pictures last fall/winter.
Inquiring minds need to know!
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 26, 2018 7:43:34 GMT -5
Didn't Bill say these retros were a massive success... I mean who, who, who, is buying these? My Walmart never got a single case. Walmart had to cancel there orders for them or something? Because remember how earlier in the year I think people were finding retro 2 In the clearance section? Our Walmart got ONE shipment in. I think in September. Nothing since, but oddly enough most of the Series 2 is available on the Walmart app. Free shipping to your stores location too. The first few series and the way they were released is an anomaly. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 20, 2018 19:39:47 GMT -5
I think I will do all red ropes, I plan to do 3 retro rings (Nitro, Thunder and Saturday Night/crosshairs logo). So, then I'll have 3 red ropes for nitro, 3 blue for thunder and I have set of black ropes for the Saturday Night ring, or I may choose to do the black/yellow/blue configuration, not sure yet. I think these will work good for WCW since they're a bit smaller than the Hasbro ring and also don't have any WWF logos molded anywhere. Plus I've got 7 Hasbro rings already for various WWF styles I could do. Question is, what colors to paint for a Nitro ring? Any suggestions? Think the mat should be dark blue/grayish. Red turnbuckles, black posts. But not sure what to do with the sides of the ring. Should really be black with Nitro logos, but that's tricky to do proper apron logos because of the steps and tables. Brother, you've got it all worked out! Can't wait to see the finished product. As for the Nitro ring, I'd make the skirts and steps a semi-gloss black. You could buy the spray at a Michael's or Hobby lobby..its a primer combo. As for the canvas, I'd go pale grey. Black posts/turnbuckles. I'd go red turnbuckles, but only you were using black ropes, not red. Know what I'm saying? |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 20, 2018 12:29:53 GMT -5
That's awesome.. Do you have the WCW belt for it? Need the ring first lol. But here's the decals. I'm waiting for the Hasbro style WCW belts (US and 92' World) that are being done by the guy that did the tags and ic.  I'd go on Ebay and buy the all red ropes. That's really cool. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 20, 2018 5:39:11 GMT -5
A dot of burnt sienna and yellow. You may even need a small dot of green. Mix in a separate cup to avoid muddying up your original base. Sounds good! My skin hurts like sunburn just looking at him. Thanks a lot! |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 20, 2018 5:36:44 GMT -5
Good stuff, I have several sets of his decals and ropes. Can't tell them apart from the originals. Ordered a set of Nitro stickers for my first retro ring. That's awesome.. Do you have the WCW belt for it? |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 19, 2018 13:11:50 GMT -5
Hi all! I'm in the middle of applying skintone and hair right now, but he looks too pink next to other Hasbros. What color would any of you recommend I mix with that color to bring about a better skintone? Beige? Maybe with some orange? Having trouble getting it just right. Thanks!  |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 19, 2018 11:46:03 GMT -5
 Much better! A couple different variations available too. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 19, 2018 11:35:19 GMT -5
I still hate looking at that retro W logo. I wonder if they will make a modern styled ring for the retro figures. Hasbromaniac pulls through in the clutch! I'll be using his for mine.   |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 18, 2018 6:50:28 GMT -5
Rocky Balboa  Jerry "The King" Lawler  |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 18, 2018 6:46:30 GMT -5
Hollywood Hulk Hogan 2002   |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 12, 2018 8:24:45 GMT -5
Big Cass Chris JerichoEnzo Amore John Cena #2 Kalisto Kurt AngleRandy Orton Shawn MichaelsSheamusThe Rock #2 Undertaker #2 The names in bold will probably end up being Series 7 since those four are pictured on the back of the Retro Ring packaging. Enzo will never see the light of day. I don't know where the others stand for the time being, but I wouldn't rule out any current roster names or repaints of existing figures in this line. Rhythm & Blues Enzo. |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 5, 2018 8:09:27 GMT -5
 Hey guys! I'm thinking about picking up a beat up LJN Big Bossman on a lower priced deal to see if I could work my customizing magic in him. I'm generally a Hasbro/Retro guy, though. I'm afraid Goof-Off will be WAY too strong for this rubber. Does anyone have any suggestions for a solution to get this old ink off him? Thanks! |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on May 1, 2018 8:02:48 GMT -5
Simple...I have a few customs lined up and I don't want them having jaundice haha. I want to capture that pinkish tint that even the retrospective lack. Anyone have a good direction to point me in? I'd appreciate it. Thank you, board members! Use Kysler flesh from citadel Thanks for the tip! Much appreciated! |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Apr 26, 2018 4:56:52 GMT -5
You know, I've heard in the past that RSC has mailed out some shoddy carded figures, but nothing this bad. If the outer box is in better shape than the inner box, then your beef is with RSC and make sure you bring that point up to them so they dont try to deflect blame to your postman. They owe you and demand to speak with management over the phone if email goes nowhere quick. Highest person on the totem pole too. And get pissed. You might get extra stuff. I watch my wife do it all the time lol.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Apr 26, 2018 4:52:06 GMT -5
I pre-ordered 2 of them off Amazon. If they show up like that, I'll freak. Was the outer mailing box damaged as well? Or just the Retro ring box/ring? Just curious as where it was likely ruined between RSC and the USP. You emailed them the pics too? You'll be reimbursed, but the extra wait and inconvenience...ugh. Sorry, man.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Apr 23, 2018 6:00:16 GMT -5
And here's one I'm just starting, using a beat up old Virgil. A Hasbro Rocky Balboa. I used a small wood rod to firmly attach his head to Virgil's shaved down neck. Then I applied glue and clay, let dry and I'm now standing to form the neck to the right size. I'm also using a Dremmel to shave down the bottom of the boots, to mimmick Stallone's short height compared to the other wrestlers.  |
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Apr 23, 2018 5:53:40 GMT -5
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Apr 23, 2018 5:42:31 GMT -5
Anything else on the chopping board recently? Good morning! Yes, actually. Some are Retro, some are Hasbro. I've been doing both for variety. Mattel has the head swaps to make easy customs, but they really need to up their game on body styles and sizes. I have a few guys that are only waiting on attire or arm tattoo decals..even minor skin match touch-ups like Vader, and Shawn Michaels       With Shawn, I also have to go back and fix the silver on his boots. The paint came off when I was applying the gloss sealant unfortunately. But both of these guys are near done. Then I could reenact HBK kicking Vader and telling him to "Get his fat a** up!" Lol |
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