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Post by taserface on Jun 29, 2019 8:34:34 GMT -5
I bought E68 Brauuuun last night. What store?
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Post by taserface on Jun 23, 2019 12:39:17 GMT -5
By my count so far in the 2019 line of WWE Elite figures
There’s been 20 real Flashback figures (or soon will be)
8 or 9 haven’t hit stores yet to buy (Mabel, Patterson, Taker, Hitman, OWN Warrior, Rock, Henning, Shiek, 67 Rey)
4 are online exclusives (Slim Jim Macho, Brood Hardy’s, Red Rooster)
So that leaves the Retrofest Flair, Duggan, WM 35 Hall, HHH, 63 Dusty and the Sherri & Backlund, as figures for old school collectors to actually go out and hunt for in brick & mortar stores. Not very impressive past the halfway point in the year
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Post by taserface on Jun 23, 2019 8:24:05 GMT -5
I’m going to go a different direction. Obviously like most others. Too many blunders not picking up this, getting rid of that
But what I regret is picking up current talent here and there (I’m a legends collector).
Maybe I saw RAW or Smackdown and they were interesting to me a couple of weeks or whatnot. But they have no place in my collection
Now I’m stuck with Elites of Uso’s, Jack Gallagher, Ambrose. Roman, Enzo & Cass, Roode, multiple Styles, Bliss and on and on
In 2019 I finally told myself no more, so I’ve stuck with my plan so far lol
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Post by taserface on Jun 23, 2019 8:06:00 GMT -5
Last thing I bought was at end of May, Elite Alexander Wolfe. But that was purely to put away as future trade bait
Before that was first of May, all of Retro 8.
Last Elite for my collection was early April, Sensational Sherri
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Post by taserface on Jun 22, 2019 16:20:21 GMT -5
+ Edge (E13)
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Post by taserface on Jun 22, 2019 16:06:32 GMT -5
You say that now, until a company like Hasbro takes over and makes amazing figures 10x better than Mattel ever did. Have you seen some of Hasbros other figures recently? They look amazing. They would be my 1st choice to take over. Remember when Jakks went belly-up? Everyone was saying the same thing back then like "I'm just gonna quit collecting", but then Mattel made way better figures. I'd say we at least have another year or 2 of Mattel left at least. If they do sell out or go bankrupt then it wont be for awhile. They're not dead yet, just not doing good. The Marvel Legends almost made me absolutely quit Mattel all together other than Flashback themed figures. Exact same here. Quit pretty much everything but the few and far between Flashbacks Mattel puts out for WWE Marvel Legends and Star Wars Black Series for me
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Post by taserface on Jun 22, 2019 15:11:09 GMT -5
that article is from January.. Also, these stores clearance toys out at this same time every year. Threads like this are exactly how dumb rumors like this start on here. One person makes a post about it, 40 other dimwits believe it and as their own twist it and bam.. it becomes fact on here, just like the idiotic spreadsheets thing that one user pushed until it caught on. Also, where the hell does one hear a “rumor” about a world wide toy conglomerate going out of business? The video from Yahoo business says 3 days ago. So maybe it’s not as out the realm of possibility as you think Idk. I hope we keep getting the line for years to come. I just wish they would make some major adjustments on lineups and new talent added to the lines
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Post by taserface on Jun 17, 2019 19:28:37 GMT -5
Most sought after that I’ve never had
First RSC Exclusive Bret
Always alluded me
List is long of stuff I’ve had and sold or traded
Harley Race Rick Martel Demolition Road Warriors E16 Nash Akeem Von Erich’s and on and on lol
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Post by taserface on Jun 17, 2019 19:25:35 GMT -5
Picked up a Hydro Man from the new Molten Man wave today at Walgreens Went to another one and nothing. But I guess they’re sporadically hitting
Really like this figure, but really looking forward to finding Scorpian and movie Mysterio
Don’t know how to post pics on here or I would
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Post by taserface on Jun 16, 2019 12:44:28 GMT -5
Except all Mattel’s lines need to appeal to kids first and collectors a distant second. And unfortunately when the Ultimate line was first a concept Nakamura was wildly popular then everyone figured out what I was saying all along and that was me was nothing more than an entrance. He had a great debut match vs Zayn in NXT and that was it. He didn’t even come close to living up to the hype I agree with you on Nakamura. But in my opinion, the $20 Elite line is (or should be) geared towards adult collectors. Just like every other action figure line does Marvel Legends DC Multiverse MMPR Lightning Coll SW Black Series Transformers (I’m sure? Don’t pay attention at all to them) all of the above also have kids lines ($10 or under), just like Mattel has WWE Basics I know people say it’s kids first and collector a distant second, but it doesn’t seem to be like that in all these other lines. Or there is a way more healthy balance of old school mixed with new school stuff. In the new more ‘premium’ line we need some heavy hitters (Rousey, UW, Hart are good IMO), not Bill’s obsession, Shinsuke
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Post by taserface on Jun 15, 2019 18:42:57 GMT -5
This really is a killer lineup. Awesome set. Everything looks great except the Miz. And he may look good underneath all that goofy crap he’s got on
As a mostly Flashback collector I probably won’t pick up any, but it’s nice to see a bunch of quality figures in an Elite lineup I feel for those wanting the Liv and Sonya though
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Post by taserface on Jun 15, 2019 18:28:26 GMT -5
There were numerous posts a few years back, that Mattel had literally ran out of legends to make. Names like Pat Patterson and Terry Taylor, still work for WWE and are absolutely scraping the barrel. A few names, such as Mabel were a complete shock. Names that were in the concussion lawsuit could get figures depending how much grovelling they do to WWE to get back on good terms I guess. Funny that after nearly 10 years of Mattel figures, people still base Mattels global demand off of their local Walmart. 1 of 6000 stores is a good measuring stick if you want to be wrong I guess..... It’s a good measuring stick that everyone’s stores are usually crap on this whole board. That’s not just going off one store Also Mattel wasted so many names that they had signed, and did nothing with them that they could have Rick Martel (blue, Strike Force) Crush (multiple looks) Smash (Repo Man) Demolition repaints One Man Gang Superstar Billy Graham Jericho (WCW, Codebreaker, 500 other looks thru the years) Greg Valentine I’m sure others too. They make 3 Fred Ottoman figures in a year, but stall on names like Sting, Hogan, Jericho. Makes zero sense Choices that they are making (Bill I guess?) will come back to bite them, in turn hurting us as the collector portion of this line - Shinsuke Ult Edition. Really? - That Asuka he had planned will take up in an Elite spot. She can’t even stay relevant on tv - the shower time Rusev was an idiotic idea in the first place Amongst other decisions
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Post by taserface on Jun 9, 2019 19:28:33 GMT -5
Can not wait for this line. Probably some of the coolest looking 1/12 wrestling figures ever produced will come out of this line, if it survives
Thanks for sharing OP
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Post by taserface on Jun 8, 2019 19:04:13 GMT -5
What CNC series is that Nightwing from? I haven’t even seen anything beyond the Lex Luthor series.
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Post by taserface on Jun 8, 2019 18:57:32 GMT -5
Target near me has a single Basic of Drew Gulak (along with a lone Fandango Elite, 3 NXT Rusevs & 5 Retro AJ’s) as their WWE selection
Wal Mart is overflowing with various Basics and Battle Packs
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Post by taserface on May 27, 2019 20:00:08 GMT -5
AEW chants... after the company has already gotten your money. Boy, you sure got them. Not an AEW mark like alot of people on here, but just remember WCW had the ratings, fans money too. Got super lazy and complacent (like current WWE). We all now what happened from that No, Vince isn’t going out of business but continue this crap and the groundswell for a legit alternate only grows bigger and bigger
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Post by taserface on May 27, 2019 15:37:02 GMT -5
The fact that Mattel took five years ing around without releasing an Itami is pretty ridiculous, imagine if they did it with Ambrose, who was there seven years. Granted Ambrose was one of the top three guys in the company and Itami was basically a flop but that's just how ridiculous it is to me that there still isn't and never will be an elite. People aren’t clamoring for bottom of the barrel performers, $20 Elite figures. I honestly couldn’t believe the we’re putting out Itami in the first place Ellisworth, Aiden English, Jack Gallagher, Apollo, etc don’t sell at $20 a pop Hawkins and Ryder do, but they seem to be the exception, plus they are actually on TV and champions and past champions AND a huge presence in the wrestling figure community, so that probably helps too If NXT 4 and 5 hit with any regularity around the country, Daine, Titus, Strong and probably Almas and Ruby would all shelfwarm. Maybe not as bad as shower time Rusev and Reigns, but they wouldn’t be flying off the shelves Mattel has to be smarter about releases. Nakamura Ult Edition will fail. I can’t believe they are going with that. Just like it was painfully obvious that DM UM Warrior, Thug Cena were duds out of the gate
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Post by taserface on May 26, 2019 18:25:28 GMT -5
Remnants of Retro Series 8 were at Wal Mart in Asheboro last night. They had Braun and Jeff Hardy. No Zack or Shiek that I saw. Nothing else anywhere worth reporting from that area I haven't seen ANY retro 8's in my area (Massachusetts) but everything I've read on here, almost everywhere in the US, it's Hardy and Braun every single time. I dont think I've read a single post about S8 that said they found Ryder or Sheik. Wonder why. Sheik seems to be the most popular of the set, and Ryder is cool, but you'd think it would be the least popular of all. Maybe a lot less were made. Who knows? I think they are all packed at 2 per case so I really don’t understand at mass retail why Shiek and Ryder aren’t around and super popular Hardy is and (I assume popular?) Strowman No idea
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Post by taserface on May 26, 2019 11:41:39 GMT -5
Last week on the 12th, when everything went out to Target, I stopped at the closest one to me, which was about 25 minutes away. They had everything new for that release day at the electronics table, but I was told by a Target employee that I could choose ONE thing. Being a Black Series collector, I chose the 6” Luke. Fast forward to yesterday, my wife and I had to drive about an hour to a doctors appointment for our baby (4 weeks until he’s born)! The first and best thing about it was the fact that the doctors said he is growing and is doing fantastic. To make it even more of a good day came next. My wife hadn’t been able to find me anything for my birthday which is today, so we stopped at a target near the doctors and I managed to score all 7 Retros at one store! The set of 6 were hanging in the men’s clothes section for a Father’s Day display. Tarkin and the game with the board games. I am completely out of the loop on Star Wars figs lately I guess I’ve seen the 6” Stormtrooper Lukes But as far as these 3 3/4” figs, what are the ones that say retro on them? And the Tarkin. Are they part of TVC? They are awesome. Just bummed I have to spend more mo etc now lol
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Post by taserface on May 26, 2019 10:23:03 GMT -5
No idea when Mattel’s deal with WWE is up. If it’s within a couple of years Hasbro might not bite (holding out to get WWE license), but who knows. Playmates, McFarlane, not sure who else. Hell, Mattel if they lose WWE, could go for it That would be a dream job for Bill, getting to work on indy stars, Mexican stars, possibly Japanese stars, etc, without big brother telling him every little move he can make and so many bs restrictions Word from a collector who tends to have inside info is that Mattel let the DC license go to afford to keep WWE and recently signed a longterm extension that hasn't been announced. I'd love to see a 6in Hasbro line that's in scale with WWE figures, but that might be a pipe dream since they won't even revive GI Joe. McFarlane grabbed the Harry Potter and DC licenses recently, and I assume that DC will want articulated action figures - so maybe that's possible. Jakks is out there, but I have zero faith in them making anything that could hold a candle to Mattel. Either way my guess is that figures would be 2+ years off in a best case scenario. Well that’s good to hear on WWE side of things. I love the Elites but hate the restrictions that Mattel either puts on themselves or WWE puts on them.
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