PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 29, 2023 22:20:01 GMT -5
I am surprised the Series 2 Lineup changed so much from the previously mentioned possible lineups by Gagne. Briscoe and Funk will hopefully give us 1970s era NWA titles. Or perhaps Briscoe will come with a Florida title or even a NWA tag title. Kamala and JYD will probably come with their Mid South attires. Would expect to get the North American title with Dog. Excited for both of these! PowerTown probably wanted to go with some more recognizable names with those two...Wahoo is also a great addition, it's amazing that he hardly has any figures made. Perhaps a NWA U.S. title for him? Medusa will hopefully be AWA. Hope these are available to ship shortly after February! I hope to see Kevin Von Erich in the next wave; would have been a good time to add him with The Iron Claw getting ready to release... I was thinking how they could release some of these people who are even harder to sell, maybe in two packs? Sad to say but I'm not sure even the Von Erich's outside of Kerry and Kevin would sell too well single carded, no disrespect to David, Mike, Chris and Fritz. Oh David would sell and prob Fritz. Chris & Mike not so much
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 29, 2023 18:12:52 GMT -5
Madusa may be my first power town. I only really want 80/90’s guys Mattel hasn’t made. I doubt I’m the only one, so odd to see Kamala and JYD in this set. Would hav thought they’d try and get someone not covered in Mattel early. Powertown isn’t going to blend in with Mattel’s that well. I guess I’ll wait and see what the renders look like because I was hoping for rock n roll express or the Koloffs.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 21, 2023 16:38:59 GMT -5
Pic of all the supremes together? Do the older supreme skin tone look tanner like punk?
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 19, 2023 6:42:01 GMT -5
Royal Rumble 91 USA Warrior is really loved by Bill 😂 But he can never get the hair right. I was going to say the same.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 13, 2023 14:47:27 GMT -5
I picked up the supreme punk today at my 2nd Walmart stop. The first still is stocked with Cody’s!
Punk is a great figure but as far as best head likeness that jazwares has done so far I think it’s the ljn. Not saying ljn is the best overall punk.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 5, 2023 13:11:57 GMT -5
I understand the hesitancy of wanting Powertown to stick with wrestling legends, but adding a tna line could help in a lot of ways. New molds, new parts, more figures being put out. They’ve also mentioned they aren’t just a figure company. They’re doing shirts, i remember hearing something about like coins on the MWFP. More money coming for Powertown should mean more figures. Every name helps. IMO I kinda disagree. TNA/Impact active wrestlers aren’t going to be selling at their current model/price. And without expanding the staff at PT this will only delay releasing figures that would have a higher demand. Regardless we need an update from Powertown. Great figures but Too quiet and too long since they’ve released anything.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Nov 5, 2023 8:40:00 GMT -5
Where did the powertown TNA rumours even start? With all the legends they had signed, would be a huge letdown imo if they are focused on pumping out TNA figures instead. It's been heavily alluded on the MWFP that a big TNA announcement regarding modern figures that Brian helped facilitate is coming that will make up for the cluster that was the company's last attempt at a line. Given the Major's relationship with PowerTown, the fact that PT is the only indy company that has gotten a full series with modern scale and articulation out, and the fact that had to have contact at some point to make the Digital Media belt that's coming with Myers, it would indicate PT may soon be in the Impact/TNA business. I enjoy the MWFP but if this speculation is true, then it sounds like Brian used his influence for the better of himself and (tna) friends instead of the reason Powertown came to be to begin with. Steve has said from the start PT is to give back to guys of the past. Give me Tully Blanchard, Rock n Roll Express, Wahoo McDaniels, Gino Hernandez etc. Not $50 for an Eric Young, Alex Shelley or Chris Sabin
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 30, 2023 11:46:21 GMT -5
I’m guessing they didn’t make the profit they were looking for on series one thus a rerelease with a higher price. Yikes Did I miss an announcement or something? Thought they’ve been offering the last supply of S1 for a past couple weeks. Website has them all sold out besides Brody.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 18, 2023 22:00:06 GMT -5
I'm jealous you all are able find it; even if the sculpt isn't great, I've been waiting for an updated Y2J, and I've been to many different Walmarts in my area without any luck. I wouldn't worry to much. I think as soon as they show up there are going to be so many in every walmart. The Kingston walmart exclusive are In just about every walmart in my state now, like atleast 6 in every store, some stores have over a dozen. Yeah, the Walmart I saw it in was loaded with them. Everyone who wants one will find it easily very soon.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 17, 2023 11:00:08 GMT -5
I saw the Jericho figure in NH today. The head is horrible, but I really like the rest of the figure. I talked myself out of buying it this time, but as I start to see it at more and more stores, I might give in. Finally saw the Jericho at a Walmart today too & the head is bad. If you just showed me the head I would have never guess it was Jericho. Good thing it’s easy to swap parts on aew figures.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 13, 2023 21:50:43 GMT -5
Instead of finding one with extra articulation, I found a Punk with no articulation. Bought his LJN and Hook from UM 7 from the other Walmart in my area. Fenix and PAC weren't around as far as I could tell. Aisle was reorganized for the second time in the last three months. I found the ljn punk and bought it today. The likeness is pretty good even in its ljn stylized incarnation. I get the complaints I’ve heard with him being in a boring pose but It’s just going to be displayed on a shelf anyways it’s fine. Too bad jazzwares have been so bad with putting out more ljn inspired releases. They’ve done 3 wrestlers & 2 of them are no longer with the company in 2-3 yrs??
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 13, 2023 21:41:51 GMT -5
I've been thinking of getting rid of my series one. I think they're cool and I enjoy them, but they're too different compared to the rest of my collection. Gonna regret it when S2 finally shows up & you have to track them all down. If display space is limited then If anything bag them up in storage for now. If you have plenty of room start a misc shelf with them. I have storm collectibles on same shelf as my powertown for now.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 11, 2023 13:45:21 GMT -5
Well, I definitely think the hype has worn off. These went on sale for the general public last night, and they are all still in stock. Hoping we get news on the next series soon, as that could jump start the sales on these. Side note - not sure why these are going off sale on November 6, why not just keep them for sale until they are gone? Agree, these would have sold through had they listed them for sale when everyone was getting their orders and folks had fomo. Or putting them up for sale when they announce pre orders for s2. Not sure what the delay is for No S2 news yet. As much as the MWFP promoted & praised the first series if having them as the next release is the reason why we are waiting longer for s2 then they did more harm than good. Not saying that is what happened but let’s go already with S2 ultras
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 11, 2023 13:39:24 GMT -5
Great collection & display!
Did the UE razor head fit on the Walmart (street clothes) elite fine?
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 6, 2023 17:36:34 GMT -5
Hey ya’ll, I’m guessing this will happen anyways- but please post here when you start seeing these go on clearance. It feels like Target in-store and online are entirely different businesses sometimes. And like I’ve posted, I’m handicapped, not able to actually hunt in-stores often. So a heads up would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Seems like as soon as you find every guy in the wave, the next week target clearance them.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 5, 2023 17:24:16 GMT -5
Yesterday finally found Walmart UE RVD & today unexpectedly walking through target they had L20 Perfect + greatest hits UE Warrior. (Have the OG warrior so maybe I keep this one MOC)
So a good 2 days of finds in the wild.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Oct 5, 2023 11:10:26 GMT -5
Got Perfect today. And much to my surprise, I like it. A lot more than I expected to. Top isn't ideal, but with the title on, it works. Title fits better too. Do think he needs more of a tan. but I digress. I picked up perfect today too. Not sure if I open him, keep him MOC or return it. Love perfect but not sure how those plastic straps will hold up if opened. But he helped me get that $10 off $50 deal.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Sept 21, 2023 8:57:31 GMT -5
Unless his legends deal expires sometime soon then her employee contract shouldn’t have any bearing on his merch. The issue will come when it’s time to renew the deal. As an employee it’s safe to say she wasn’t exploring any other deals making the negotiation process go pretty smoothly. Now that she’s no longer under their umbrella and/or if she’s bitter over her termination it is possible she’ll seek a licensing deal elsewhere. Right! Mattel was making warrior figures before Dana had a job within wwe. Dana being an employee by wwe & warrior merchandising are not related. Only plays a role if licensing expires & Dana doesn’t want renew. And I’d be surprised if Dana’s release creates bitterness. It’s been almost a decade, she may be ready to move on.
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Sept 17, 2023 21:43:14 GMT -5
Summerslam 89 which is kind of like the 2 in 1 proposed. Could be tweaked to be more accurate to SS89
|
|
PVA
Main Eventer
Too hot to handle and too cold to hold
Joined on: Apr 12, 2004 15:33:20 GMT -5
Posts: 3,120
|
Post by PVA on Sept 17, 2023 21:41:35 GMT -5
No, just hoping for a timeframe. Was hoping Steve would say, “in a week, or before October hits”. Something like that. Worth a shot. This is getting to be too long. Starting to lose faith. The downside of having too much too soon. They got special major 2 pack, shirts, remco etc. That’s all great and I welcome more but give us a couple waves of the ultras first before revealing more lines.
|
|