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Post by taserface on May 26, 2019 9:06:07 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
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Post by taserface on May 26, 2019 9:03:36 GMT -5
So what are the chances we get decent AEW figures down the line? I want an Omega so bad. I’m curious to see what comes of this too. Not counting the LJN’s because they are expensive niche figures for adults But if they get their TV time slot on TNT and continue with this product like I think they will, and a billionaires money behind them, somebody will take a shot at 6”-7” articulated figures. Plus they seem smart enough to embrace wrestling history (ala Classic Superstars). Make them compatible enough to blend in with Mattel WWE and they are sitting on a gold mine 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
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Post by taserface on May 4, 2019 19:06:48 GMT -5
Leaving Target near Southpoint in Durham
There’s Retro Series 8
2 - Brauns 1 - Shiek 1 - Hardy 1 - Ryder
8:00 pm
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Post by taserface on Apr 29, 2019 9:01:21 GMT -5
Not trying to go super duper in depth with all changes from time travel and ripple effects but
If 2014 Thanos is dusted in current day(?) Endgame, doesn’t that mean
- The Nova’s are still alive and their planet never got attacked (for the stone)
- The Collector still has the stone or stones he had
- current Gamora should be alive because Thanos would have never been alive to take her to Vormir
- The Asgaurdians would still be alive because Thanos and the Black Order never would have been able to attack them right?
- Vision would still be around
Not trying to be a physics nerd or time travel guru, but wouldn’t that apply? If 2014 Thanos and his crew dies, then that would nullify everything to come afterwards wouldn’t it?
- Hated Capt Marvel showing up out of nowhere to save Tony & Nebula, and everything about her in general
- Hated Capt America being able to use Thor’s weapons
- Hated how Tony went out, not that he did
- didn’t like how they did with Steve just going back and staying in the past instead of going out on the battle field.
- the first hour dragged on and on and on
No use for Ronin, Prof Hulk, Rhodey, no connection with them at all
Wanted just a glimpse, easter egg, something for the future threats, F4, Doom, Kang, Galactus, SS, Eternals, Warlock something. Anything. With the time travel and all, I thought some little easter egg about Kang would be hidden
There are lots of moments that I did like. Don’t get me wrong.
Loved Thor and how he was a joke most of the movie (and LOVED Korg)
Liked the dynamic between Tony & Nebula, Rocket & Nebula, Morgan & Tony, Cap & Tony, Scott seeing Cassie, etc. Widows death was shocking to me
Loved when all the Avengers Assembled. That was awesome
Just was very underwhelmed Not that it was a horrible movie or anything. Just did not live up to my (way too high) expectations or hopes
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Post by taserface on Apr 29, 2019 8:33:28 GMT -5
Did not know about the spoiler thread. Thanks
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Post by taserface on Apr 28, 2019 20:11:26 GMT -5
Watched Endgame last night. I was in shock after I left the theatre, at how underwhelmed I was at that movie. Not going to get into much because I don’t know how to use the spoiler tag, but man I was dissatisfied. I’ve watched Infinity War probably 6 times and enjoyed every time. I don’t see myself watching this more than once more when it releases digitally Literally doesn’t crack my top 7-8 MCU films How? How do you do spoiler tag? I don’t want to ruin it for anyone who may not have seen it.
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Post by taserface on Apr 28, 2019 18:41:14 GMT -5
I was born in ‘80 in the south. So I was more of an NWA, Mid Atlantic, Florida, Mid South, WCCW kid (older bros loved wresting). But I loved WWF too
But the figures, as a kid, there was no comparison. LJN’s versus real figures I had everyone in the series except the Mat Mania releases. Freebirds, Road Warriors, Flair, Long Riders, Blackwell, Bockwinkel. A ring that was indestructible
Fun times
And from what I remember they were at Woolworth, Zayres, and some other (local?) stores. We didn’t have Wal Mart or Target back then and I don’t seem to remember if Kay Bee/K & K Toys or Kmart sold them
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Post by taserface on Apr 28, 2019 17:42:34 GMT -5
Watched Endgame last night.
I was in shock after I left the theatre, at how underwhelmed I was at that movie. Not going to get into much because I don’t know how to use the spoiler tag, but man I was dissatisfied.
I’ve watched Infinity War probably 6 times and enjoyed every time. I don’t see myself watching this more than once more when it releases digitally
Literally doesn’t crack my top 7-8 MCU films
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Post by taserface on Apr 14, 2019 11:04:48 GMT -5
My Big Lots has like 15 Goldbergs from Retro 3. Just curious. How much are Retros there? I’ve never seen them at any of my local stores
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Post by taserface on Apr 13, 2019 8:44:55 GMT -5
I can confirm the 25 dollar elites at big lots. Years ago they got the wm heritage wave with taker and Kane. And for some reason they were 25 at every big lots in my area. Since then every elite figure they have received has been 10 bucks a piece. Those Kane & Undertaker figures were either $20 or $22 at all the local Big Lots around me back then too. But all regular Basics and Elites have been $10 Very weird
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Post by taserface on Feb 23, 2019 14:35:39 GMT -5
The GameStop on Wendover near Target in Greensboro has the Jim Dugan Retrofest figure for anyone who’s looking
Just left there now (2:30)
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Post by taserface on Jan 24, 2019 7:10:08 GMT -5
Someone felt the need to argue with me on Instagram that these were a 2019 release and not 2018 and thats why the run was so limited. Really love to hear how he thinks they are gonna get put on the shelves with there's not a live SKU for them any more. Only possibility would be when they do the next toy reset? I’m not sure when that is. But I’ve given up hope. They just did a toy reset at all of the ones closest to me That’s why Flashbacks Basics and Elite, Survivor Series, Fan Central Basics and Elites, leftover Summerslam stuff is all clearances our. Because there’s nowhere for them on the new resets Only Basics, Elites, Retros, 2 Packs then the slot for Elite Top Picks or whatever it’s called If FB 3 gets released it will be at 5 Below or Ollie’s I believe
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Post by taserface on Jan 22, 2019 12:27:44 GMT -5
I don’t believe so. 2 Nakamura 1 Dusty 1 Shelton 2 Dean’s (I think?) 1 Sami 1 Kane That was the same breakdown as the case in Winston. These new Elite assortments are confusing as hell... That’s going to be the case breakdown all over (besides Wal Mart) right? Just either a Gold Standard Shelton or regular one I guess
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Post by taserface on Jan 21, 2019 22:30:31 GMT -5
Heads up Kernersville Target has an entire case of Elite 63 out No Gold Standard Shelton But all the rest I passed on all but I think they looked in pretty good shape overall Cartwheel in effect this week too 20% off Was anyone missing from the case? I was able to grab a set for myself and leave an extra Shinsuke Nakamura and Dean Ambrose behind at the Hane’s Mall Boulevard location in Winston earlier tonight. I don’t believe so. 2 Nakamura 1 Dusty 1 Shelton 2 Dean’s (I think?) 1 Sami 1 Kane
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Post by taserface on Jan 21, 2019 20:07:08 GMT -5
Heads up
Kernersville Target has an entire case of Elite 63 out
No Gold Standard Shelton But all the rest
I passed on all but I think they looked in pretty good shape overall
Cartwheel in effect this week too 20% off
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Post by taserface on Dec 24, 2018 14:33:12 GMT -5
Why do I feel like there's no reason to panic and that in 1-2 months time, we'll have Flashback 3 pegwarming at all the Walmarts like Flashback 2 does now? None of the FB wave hung around here. Series 1, 2 and as of now Series 3 all had two restocks and were gone within the week. I see a ton of Doink, Blaze & Razor’s. Every once in a while a Mean Gene, Syxx or HBK. But even the stores who have had none, or one FB left over for months now, aren’t stocking Series 3. It’s very odd to say the least, what Wal Mart is doing with this series
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Post by taserface on Dec 24, 2018 10:59:50 GMT -5
Do you think you are seeing less trades & classified maybe because people are asking way to much for figures. Some people are delusional in what they think their so called “fair prices” are. Reading about the FB Race I wanted to see what people were asking for on-line. I saw on eBay someone asking $130 for one with the crown blocking his face. Who is going to spend that on a figure they don’t even know if his face is painted correctly!? I think even with the Toy Industry losing one of if not their biggest customer in TRU and more kids playing on their parents phones and tablets instead of toys the wwe line is going strong. I personally think the WWE line is doing better than ML, SW and certainly their DC lines. I see the WWE core lines (Basic & Elites) constantly getting restocked every month or so with new product. ML would be next although once the popular figures in the set go the rest sit forever. Star Wars with the exception of the original trilogy I see the same figures sitting on the pegs for months if not the year before they eventually get put on clearance and then some move. As far as Star Wars, Hasbro keeps making the idiotic decisions to throw the ‘popular’ new characters from the new movies in assortment after assortment, thus the shelves stay flooded with new Han’s, new Lando’s, Finns, Kylo’s, the Rouge One people. They sit and sit because people bought them the first time they were released and they don’t need them released in 3 different assortments. Never understood why they don’t repack one of the 20 type Troopers they have to make army building easier. They wouldn’t rot on legs like the people I mentioned anyway Anyway, thank God Mattel WWE Elites don’t make that a common practice. It would be like putting out E54 Charlotte or E55 Big Cass for 3 straight case assortments, for comparison And ML, you’re exactly right. They double packed Ant Man and the Wasp in the 2nd Infinity War wave. I’ve seen 100 of each of them, yet only a handful of Black Widow, Black Knight, Thor, etc. it’s like that wave after wave. Double packing the wrong people. I still see Hawkeyes from the Odin BAF wave, at full price LOL WWE isn’t great by any means, but I think they do a better job of getting into normal retail (Target & WM) than ML & SW
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Post by taserface on Dec 23, 2018 13:59:47 GMT -5
Not wrestling related but figured I’d share for anyone who may be looking still
Best Buy in Durham near Southpoint Mall has Marvel Legends Bishop and Omega Red (along with the rest of the Sauron set). I believe they are on sale for $14.99 too
And of course 10 or so Star Wars Black Series Darth Revan’s
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Post by taserface on Dec 14, 2018 18:35:27 GMT -5
Basic Series 90 is hitting retail. Target in Burlington had all but Rousey tonight, for anyone who may be looking for them
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Post by taserface on Dec 11, 2018 21:27:47 GMT -5
Havent seen jj dillon or shawn figs. At all. Wow that is crazy because my local Wal Mart has had, literally like 3 cases of JJ BAF sit on the shelf for 3 months and not sold a single one (and not discounted them either) Wal Mart’s distribution is so f’d up
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