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Post by taserface on Dec 2, 2018 18:00:29 GMT -5
I can't figure out who's at fault, Mattel or Walgreens. Hasbro Marvel Legends, Star Wars, and Transformers always seem to arrive somewhat on schedule. Crazy that since that Sasha came out, Legends has had Madusa Invisible Woman Human Torch Silver Surfer Mr Fantastic Thing Magik
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Post by taserface on Dec 1, 2018 14:04:49 GMT -5
The cancellation of the line kind of throws a wrench in this but I would assume Mattel would be more worried about guys not turning into the next Tito (for the welfare of the series to continue) and not too worried about 100% complete ratio of Commisioner Michaels being out there. They’d rather take their chances on Austin selling faster, rather than Harley Race. It sucks but I don’t blame them
Plus these are 4 pretty good figures, that would probably sell regardless of the HBK piece in the package or not. That probably played a part in it
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Post by taserface on Nov 30, 2018 16:15:16 GMT -5
Also everyone remember we just went through this EXACT thing with Retro Series 2 in 2017
Now every Ollie’s and Marshall’s has had them and they aren’t very difficult to obtain.
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Post by taserface on Nov 30, 2018 8:53:02 GMT -5
So called scalpers cant be blamed if a store doesnt stock a product, I looked on ebay and there arent any Race figures listed, so that theory doesnt stack up. Not to mention the fact that some people have reported finding and buying it. Mattel Distribution, this is another of my pet hates, you mean STORE distribution? Unless you know Walmart have ordered it and Mattel havent shipped it? Which is an insane suggestion, Mattel want their product on the pegs. If you are in the know of case count/when a store gets shipments or stocks certain items/grab them all because you want to make money ... that, is a scalper. I don’t care how you sugar coar it, that’s being a scalper. I’m not saying if the store only ever gets 1 shipment and you buy it for yoursef ... and you know this, but what I AM saying is that if you know the store only gets 1 shipment and you purposely buy them to sale or because you have absolutely no interest in them other than profit, then your a scalper. Also, yes , Mattel distribution is asinine. I hope you got it this time 👍🏻 I love the ‘scalper’ debate on here Just curious, am I a scalper? I’ve bought 3 Harley Race figures (all I’ve seen). Listed one on here for trade. I ended up trading it for a figure that probably isn’t worth what it is but it was a figure that eluded me, and I never was able to pick up (HBK Network spotlight). I’m happy with the deal, and I turned down selling it instead of trading it at least 3 times on our classifieds Got another for myself to open and display for my collection And another nice one, for if I am ever able to get it auto’d by the man. But if the price is right, of course I’ll consider getting rid of it. But not actively trying to Not singling you out, but so many people on here, turn to “it must be those damn scalpers getting them all”. It’s just humorous
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Post by taserface on Nov 23, 2018 21:51:36 GMT -5
Slow slow year this year. Not enough good deals for me Hasbro Toy Shop on the Bay - Marvel Legends Doc Ock for $15.99 & free shipping GameStop - a 2nd Retrofest Shawn Michaels for $9.65 - McFarlane Star Trek Capt Kirk for $14.99 Want the Retro Ring for $15 on Amazon but can’t find anything for $10-$11 to buy to qualify for free shipping 🤦♂️ Disappointing Black Friday this year I thought amazon did away with minimum shipping requirements for the holidays. I’ll see. If that’s the case then add a $15 Retro Ring to my list LOL UPDATE - Just purchased Thanks for heads up on no minimum free shipping guys
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Post by taserface on Nov 23, 2018 21:19:00 GMT -5
Slow slow year this year. Not enough good deals for me
Hasbro Toy Shop on the Bay - Marvel Legends Doc Ock for $15.99 & free shipping
GameStop - a 2nd Retrofest Shawn Michaels for $9.65 - McFarlane Star Trek Capt Kirk for $14.99
Want the Retro Ring for $15 on Amazon but can’t find anything for $10-$11 to buy to qualify for free shipping 🤦♂️
Disappointing Black Friday this year
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Post by taserface on Nov 21, 2018 20:17:02 GMT -5
Has anyone seen the walgreen’s exclusive elite Maryse lately? Never seen it. From the Triad to the Triangle, about 40 Walgreens I’ve checked and come up empty every time
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Post by taserface on Nov 15, 2018 11:59:23 GMT -5
Finally picked up a Gamorrean Guard today. Used the 40% Cartwheel app that is only good today. $17.99 isn’t a bad price for these
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Post by taserface on Nov 14, 2018 9:32:49 GMT -5
the best we can hope for is the flashbacks are easy to find and buy. they wont be coming back...after the latest shift with the HOC and FB lines , I wouldn't expect them back anytime soon. theres either one or other truth .. either legends lines outsell the elite line, or the elite line outsells the legends lines... no one will ever know for sure which. shelfwarmers aren't just flashbacks...ive seen plenty of Charlottes, HHH, New Day, etc..rotting on shelves. its just sad we had to move back to the 2013 model and then even go worse and have 1 single store exclusive ship with the elite line. lol... and thena variant potentially to hunt down. smh. If Legends outsold current then we would see more legends being made, I think its fairly obvious they dont, hence, the FB lines pretty much being cancelled or at least on hold Mattel make more of what sells and less of what dont, thats how a business like that works Legends outselling current isn’t that far off base. In 2016 I believe the amount of Elite Flashbacks, Legends, in the mainline and all the sublines outnumbered the current roster releases I think WWE stepped in and said that’s not happening anymore Push NXT and current guys, sprinkle the old guys in That’s not saying they sell more than Roman, Seth, Cena, etc. but Mattel thought highly enough to make (if not more) 50% of Elites old school And by 2016 I’m referring to the lines 39 - 45 and the subsets, for those who want to do the math
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Post by taserface on Nov 14, 2018 6:31:56 GMT -5
It's just sad ranty conspiracy theories at this point, maybe it's time to get out of the hobby if it's upsetting you that much that you're basing your tantrums on your own severely flawed understanding of how approval and QC works. If you've got defective figures, you can take it up with Mattel customer services or the store where you bought the figures. Ranting that the designer needs to stop them hitting retail is just funny. If the hobby isn't fun for you anymore, you might have a better time finding a new one. What conspiracy theory, the Bobby Roode, EG? The pixeleted eyes affected every one of his figures, it was awful looking! Atleast make an effort to argue the point. Rather than shoot it down. Could Bill not have called it quits with the true FX after that? Evidence it was flawed from the get go! Its not any other person than the head designer who can put a stop to the true FX being used in the future, is it? QC has showen it is incompetent, why even bother going after them when it will continue as long as the true FX is in place, its Bill and only Bill that can decide to stop using the true FX. From EG Roode, Goldberg, Elias, HOC BG, need I go on? Look through the thread, theres every reason for me to call Bill out on this and ask that he stops this true FX being used and further ruining more figures. The buck stops at him, if he continues, he risks the aesthetics of his elites. You can take your patronizing tone elsewhere btw, Ill continue with my hobby in the hope that it gets fixed, thanks for your concern all the same. You have seen the comparison photos of the HOC Billy Gunn and Road Dogg side by side with their previous Elites right? The new ones look miles ahead of the old ones. Not sure what your issue is but if it’s that big of a deal for you, don’t buy them or buy them and headswap. That’s what I did to the SummerSlam Seth Rollins because I thought it looked horrendous. Of course also the one horrible Uso from E54
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Post by taserface on Nov 13, 2018 15:18:38 GMT -5
Anyone who collects the Justice League movie figures from the Multiverse line, and is interested in army building the Parademons, Five Below is getting them in. They were Toys R Us Exclusives, but I rarely ever saw them around my area
Just thought I’d let anyone know if they want to get them cheap, hit up Five Below
The Duke Thomas Robin wave and Dr Psycho wave seem to be hitting there too
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Post by taserface on Nov 13, 2018 8:59:17 GMT -5
I think we see a Hulk Hogan figure before WrestleMania. Hollywood Hogan and potentially a 1990 all American Hogan. We won’t get it that soon. He just resigned. There’s no way they can get a figure into production and into a lineup within 5 months. They got Brock in hand before Christmas the year he cane back. Think that was 8 months. New head sculpt, maybe new parts (idk) Being they already have the pieces for Hogan it’s jot too unrealistic
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Post by taserface on Nov 10, 2018 14:39:16 GMT -5
These are still hanging all over the pegs at my local Walmart. No Orton or Beefcake, just Kevin Owens and John Cena strangely enough. The most overwhelming thing are the Battle Packs. My Walmart still has like 28 Wrestlemania 34 Battle Packs, all at regular price. That’s crazy because my entire area has Brutus warming, prices ranging from $8 to $17.97 and none of them move An occasional KO here or there
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Post by taserface on Nov 10, 2018 13:21:18 GMT -5
I am surprised the walgreens line is still going. At this rate Paige will hit shelves in 2020. Naomi should've hit awhile ago. Maryse is haunting the shelves at all of mine and has been for months and months. I still have yet to see a single Maryse. And I have been to a TON of Walgreens. All I ever see are tons of Becky’s and Sasha’s
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Post by taserface on Nov 10, 2018 13:19:05 GMT -5
What are the newest ones? Referring to Battle Packs The series that has Nia Jax/Alexa bliss. Ok. Haven’t seen those 2 yet anywhere
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Post by taserface on Nov 10, 2018 7:24:10 GMT -5
Found Dude Love at the Target on Lawndale. Left a E62 Sting. Are you finding any of the new basics or battle packs anywhere in that area? I’m chomping at the bit for a full set of the new battle packs. What are the newest ones? Referring to Battle Packs
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Post by taserface on Nov 5, 2018 12:51:28 GMT -5
The first one of ‘19 is Matt Hardy right? I thought it just arrived earlier than HBK and Sting or whoever the year before No Matt Hardy is last of 2018. The last figure of the year gets released at Ringside Fest. 2018 was DX HBK, King Bret, Kendrick, and ECW Matt. And Shield Angle as a bonus exclusive. Ok. I just thought it’s always been 3 core exclusives for the year. And Kendrick was it. But yeah I’m with y’all. Onto the next one, Hardy and that Angle do nothing for me at all
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Post by taserface on Nov 5, 2018 11:38:16 GMT -5
The first one of ‘19 is Matt Hardy right? I thought it just arrived earlier than HBK and Sting or whoever the year before
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Post by taserface on Oct 29, 2018 20:34:57 GMT -5
Just out of curiosity what main line Elites are you having trouble coming across? I’m in the same general area as you I believe, and the only thing we haven’t gotten is E61. Targets are even getting in E62 now Only asking because every GameStop I’ve been in in the area has Elias, Angle, Giant, WM’s have E54-60 in full force (minus 57). I know we had a huge problem from E40 - E53 but since the packaging change I’ve felt our area has gotten steady flow of mainline Elites 57-59 were largely swing and a miss. I only just really saw 56 this past month. Elite 60 was mostly only at GameStop. Granted I don't hunt like I used to but I can't imagine that the stock is just selling that fast. And if it is, reorder more. Why stores are like "we sold out of 8 figures. That's good, let's not try to sell 8 more." I won’t disagree. It’s not good by any means but they’re around. I’d say 57 is the least amount I’ve seen around here, but the others have been pretty plentiful for me anyway. Maybe this next season and year will be better
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Post by taserface on Oct 28, 2018 15:51:21 GMT -5
Sam Roberts, Bill Miekina, Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins should all do a podcast together. I love the way those 4 play off of each other. It’s so nice to hear Bill open up and not act like a robot, like we get in these RS Q & A’s
Great job, and wish we could get something like this semi regularly
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