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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 29, 2017 6:55:14 GMT -5
Well, the good news is pretty soon we're going to make our way through all the current names so we're destined to tap into the classics. They'll probably just keep repainting the same guys then, as is already evidenced here. Same molds over and over again too, Hasbro didn't repeat a single mold until I think Series 5. Just seems like they're really cutting every corner possible and not listening to what collectors want. Who has the ear at Mattel that needs to hear this feedback? Surely if we could help get Daniel Bryan to WM 30 through Vince, we, the biggest source of Retros income could give him/her a clue? (Diesel) By the way, I sincerely believe we are getting Wolfpack Nash first lol
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 29, 2017 6:20:58 GMT -5
Well, the good news is pretty soon we're going to make our way through all the current names so we're destined to tap into the classics.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 29, 2017 5:49:19 GMT -5
At one time there was a thought that the Retro Taker might be worth something MOC 20 years down the road. This was obviously a miscalculation, right?
I have two each of Reigns/Owens..one loose, one MOC. At this point I'd guess those two will be the ones that might gain some value?
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 28, 2017 20:12:07 GMT -5
Nothing like seeing pictures of Series 6 figures when you still can’t find figures from Series 2... Wal-Mart lol..is there any evidence that if we buy up the remainiing Series 1 figures from the dusty bottom shelf, they'll stock up on S2?
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 28, 2017 20:07:25 GMT -5
My anxiety levels just blew through the roof. I can't even find series 2 and now ALL of these? Good god man. My wife is gonna kill me. I hear that. I haven't found series 2 either. Been looking for a while. Sent my wife a link to this thread via text, and gleefully announced a new ring is on the way too! Her response: "Uh huh.."
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 28, 2017 16:31:39 GMT -5
Any word on when these will be available for any kind of preorder?
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 28, 2017 5:48:26 GMT -5
I'm hoping Wal-Mart has lost exclusive rights. Series 2 is an embarrassment. I was one of the unlucky ones that was stuck buying each of those figures for $20 a pop.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 27, 2017 18:01:25 GMT -5
I got an email from RSC too. They said mine is being shipped today and the estimated delivery is Friday. Swwweeeet.
Btw, wife had me excited for a minute. On the way home from work she told me she was looking online and saw that Series 4 revealed that it would be Bret Hart, Bulldog, and Ricky Steamboat. I was stoked. Then she was like "Oh never mind, it's the original Hasbro. Lol
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 27, 2017 17:05:50 GMT -5
It now has a name:
"WWE Retro Red Card Series"
What that will mean on eBay in 2039, we shall see.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 26, 2017 6:13:13 GMT -5
By the way, how do I embed pics and not make them links? I went step by step with the instructions I the support center and I still can't get it right lol
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 26, 2017 5:57:00 GMT -5
For those who are curious, I'm doing a custom. Since 90% of the earth is covered by water and Series 1 figures, I'm using a Warrior. I'll use a Dremel tool to smooth the calves out, but here's the start of my Edge. It was originally a lazy Warrior variant that I started. Only thing is with these two, the skin tones are a shade off. No biggie. I also want to do a Pillman on a Triple H jumper. I use decals and all. [img src=" i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj527/wolverine198117/20170926_052934_zpszbe1wiu7.jpg"][/img]
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 25, 2017 10:45:00 GMT -5
Speaking of customs, I thought Brock's legs would work for a Heel Marc Mero if anyone would actually want that lol. Any other thoughts on parts for other guys from these? Just curious. I'm thinking about using Austin's legs and Brock's toros/arms for a Goldberg. I would. I wonder how hard these are to crack open compared to the old Hasbros.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 25, 2017 5:43:40 GMT -5
Just got back from my local Walmart in the PA suburbs.....at least seven Ultimate Warriors and one Cena. Buy a Warrior and Mattel circa 97 Bulldog figure and make a Davey Boy figure. You have the tassle boots and arm bands going already. Just take the laces off. Ive seen a couple customs. Not too bad. I just bought a Pillman head and am going to put it on a Retro Triple H. Then use the Retro H for a Hasbro body. Take the lemons and make lemonade :-)
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 24, 2017 18:04:50 GMT -5
On a more positive note, I just finished a Retro 2001 Sellout 3:16 Austin with red knee braces. I tried embedding the pics but I failed. I'm new here. (Front and back side of red 3:16 shirt) imgur.com/a/1Etwkimgur.com/a/1EtwkGreat job! Thanks! I had to buy two more Austins to get the job done. One to replace my loose one, and the other for the second knee brace that I needed lol. I have the itch to do the "What?" And "101 Proof" versions next.
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 24, 2017 15:29:42 GMT -5
On a more positive note, I just finished a Retro 2001 Sellout 3:16 Austin with red knee braces. I tried embedding the pics but I failed. I'm new here. (Front and back side of red 3:16 shirt) imgur.com/a/1Etwkimgur.com/a/1Etwk
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 24, 2017 12:31:44 GMT -5
I'd be interested to see pics of basic/elite heads on retros. Anyone make any good swaps? Customboss2016 has a Tyler Breeze custom on eBay right now. Looks REALLY cool. ibb.co/jKVTPQibb.co/cfCiPQ
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 24, 2017 8:27:12 GMT -5
Mattel hurry up. DIESEL is in all black, make him quick. I know! There's now this paranoia in me where I have this bucket list for them to do STAT lol
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 22, 2017 5:36:23 GMT -5
Here ya go, for those of you with an account...
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 22, 2017 5:30:08 GMT -5
Here's my HONEST thought: the guys and gals that are putting in the details of these figures probably do not follow the product and at best casually did in the past. But not enough to remember a Kane belt, or a Warrior symbol on a set of trunks...I think these people are given information to go by, or a photo and are told "we'd like these six superstars in the upcoming series"....or something like that.
But it's brutally obvious folks with minds like you and me aren't running this operation.
I'm very critical of this series because I want it to do very well. I've said this before. I don't like when they obviously could've put out a superior product. There's some petition on Twitter right now to retweet for a reboot on Golberg. Prolly fruitless with October right around the corner but one click takes a split second and it never hurts. I'll look for the link...
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Post by showbizpizzabear81 on Sept 22, 2017 5:23:49 GMT -5
If those are real, damn, another large miss! Only one real flashback and of course they chose black attire! And not only that, but for a "WrestleMania Retro" Savage, they went with WCW/nWo attire lol
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