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Post by hbchris on Aug 28, 2017 17:34:56 GMT -5
Generally speaking, I don't think actors are into that level of physical punishment. That's why they use stunt doubles. Don'tcha remember Mizdow?
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Post by hbchris on Aug 23, 2017 15:41:48 GMT -5
Depends how they did it. I'm not a big fan of the pixel paint-apps, but I love NECA's packaging. I would freak the hell out if they ever did a box set or series of carded figures with specially branded packaging based on one of the games - like someone suggested, a WrestleMania: The Arcade Game box set, for instance. Those old games that had small rosters of 6-12 characters would be somewhat manageable and would make great collector's figures as Comic-Con exclusives or something. Think of something like WrestleMania on the NES that had Hogan, Savage, DiBiase, Andre, Bam Bam, and Honky Tonk Man. Obviously it couldn't happen without Hogan back on board, but the rest are already signed, so if they made a series of six figures or a nifty set, I would buy the crap out of it. Or WrestleMania Challenge on the NES, which had Beefcake, Ruck Rude, Big Bossman, Hacksaw, Andre, Savage, Hogan, Warrior...and YOU. A nine-figure lineup that included a figure of "you" would be a hilarious homage and it'd double as a jobber figure. It'd never happen but it's fun to think about.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 21, 2017 22:41:30 GMT -5
It's kinda weird to think they've never been made by anyone - Hasbro, Jakks, or Mattel. I'd totally buy them, jobbers or not. I liked their cheesy theme song.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 21, 2017 22:36:42 GMT -5
Exactly the same situation for me out in California. Only ones that hung around too long by me were a couple HHH's & a few Ringmasters, but they eventually cleared out. here in South Jersey the 4 TRU's have had consistent non moving stock of Taker, Ringmaster, HHH, McMahon. Balor, Bayley, Reigns, HBK and Bossman haven't been seen shortly after each of their releases. Ambrose is still easy to find right now but that can change in a few weeks as people start picking him up.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 21, 2017 16:09:10 GMT -5
I agree they'll be seen by current fans, but I think they're trying to reach a new market that isn't into the traditional WWE toys. Like, in some stores, I've seen the female-targeted superhero stuff in the doll section, and they should probably do the same with these. Of course you want current fans to know they exist too, so it's not a simple solution. If Mattel wants to sell these damn things, they NEED to have TRU and other retailers stock them with the Barbies. Stick them in the regular WWE section and girls will never see them and boys will be repulsed. Keeping them with the regular WWE figures is a recipe for failure. I don't think it's an issue. Any girl who is a WWE fan is going to the regular WWE isle as well.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 20, 2017 5:59:49 GMT -5
If Mattel wants to sell these damn things, they NEED to have TRU and other retailers stock them with the Barbies. Stick them in the regular WWE section and girls will never see them and boys will be repulsed. Keeping them with the regular WWE figures is a recipe for failure.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 8, 2017 18:21:38 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of his, but he seemed to get over on the main roster faster than just about anyone. He's gotta have something, right? He's a bum. Nothing much would be lost with him getting a release.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 5, 2017 16:16:08 GMT -5
Wow, even with that picture I have no recollection of that match. I was a fan of El Matador, too, and my dad was a fan of Papa Shango, so you'd think we'd remember. I mean, I was pretty young and my seats were terrible, but I'd still swear it opened with Shawn vs. Tatanka. And I certainly remember the cancelled Kamala/Bam Bam match. My dad was a fan of Kamala so that was a letdown. (My dad was into really bad gimmicks, I guess.) I watched the WMIX behind-the-scenes from a couple years back (WWE Network? DVD?) hoping it would reveal something about what happened to that match but it wasn't as enlightening as I hoped. Regarding the Ultimate Maniacs and Mega Maniacs, I always told myself that So-and-So Maniacs is what Vince called a team that he threw together and was only going to last for a match or two. ****{DISCLAIMER: hbchris , please pardon this long-winded post of elongated elaboration, but you piqued my interest, and I enjoyed your anecdote as well! Perhaps you may find it an intriguing read in response? Or instead, just view the little pic for a gist if you wish. Up to you, sir. All others feel free to disregard/move ahead. Thank you in advance!}****------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oh, I know "Ultimate Maniacs" was not really necessarily tied to Hulkster, if at all. In reality, it is much more likely it had nothing to do with him whatsoever! However, I have heard plenty of folks suggest that the UM moniker was supposedly a working title for a Warrior/Hogan tag team to occur more often/long-term beyond Summer Slam 1991. Albeit that was allegedly halted—for good, essentially—once ol' Helwig had held up Vince just before said event, then was subsequently fired immediately thereafter. I would not doubt that some people tend to conjure those thoughts up as simply a way of justifying that second time around where Savage engaged in his so-called Hogan "cosplay" of sorts, specifically by way of color scheme. Clearly, the first time I am referring to was during the late '80s "Mega Powers" run. But yeah, I remember this legend, if you will, coming up in discussion not all that long ago—right here on WFigs, at that—in relation to how Savage & Warrior should have been deemed "Ultimate Madness" instead. Pertaining to that particular notion, I do happen to concur wholeheartedly on that one, as I definitely believe it would have been a lot more logical/fitting! I simply cannot take credit for the pensive pondering about it, you see. Anyhow, there were also claims about the nickname being merely a holdover—from the recent past, especially when considering the time frame between both occurrences, of course—preferred by Vince, or something along those lines. I suppose there could be truth/relevance to the "rumor & innuendo", if I may borrow a popular-these-days podcast phrase favored by Bruce Prichard. Additionally, on the other topic of WM IX, apparently there was indeed a dark match: El Matador vs. Papa Shango. (I shall share more on that later, via a photo below.) That contest was actually in fact a repeated match from several months prior at Summer Slam 1992. However, there were two distinct differences. First, the previous clash was featured on the SS card, and thus shown to audiences on PPV. Second, Santana went over in their latter bout, whereas Shango won the earlier match-up. Obviously, the one at WM IX was forgettable, as well as something surely most fans are/were not even aware of, just as I was not until a few years back. That one was almost assuredly far from memorable, I would imagine. This is really emphasized & epitomized when one realizes that someone who was in attendance does not have any recollection of "Flying Jalapeño Bull Fighter" vs. "Voodoo Master Witch Doctor" @ WM IX! I cannot fully express just how hilarious I find your non-remembrance to be, despite my feeling a bit bad for chuckling at poor Tito's misfortune(s)! After all, the dude cannot catch a break. I mean at this point even HE probably would not buy a discounted Target HOF 2 figure on clearance, in all likelihood! Then again, he did once defeat The Undertaker (circa 1991), so I guess he will always be able to fondly bring up such a bragging right worthy of boastful gloating. By the way, Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Kamala was also advertised for WM IX, but got canceled due to time constraints. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As promised above, here is some Papa-Pimpin'-Picture-Proof: Aren't you glad you were there to witness it?!!??!!?
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Post by hbchris on Aug 5, 2017 2:57:54 GMT -5
Mattel hasn't, but Jakks did.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 5, 2017 2:53:10 GMT -5
Hogan wasn't in WWF anymore when the Ultimate Maniacs did their thing, so I'm not sure there's any connection to that Savage and Warrior despite their colors, but you're right, we did get that WMIX Hall of Fame Hogan already. So let's get a Brutus to go with it! By the way, I attended WrestleMania IX! First event I ever went to in person. I don't think there were any dark matches, IIRC. They still made the other two in "Hulk Hogan" colors, despite no longer making Hogans. Plus, HOF 2 = WM 9, aka the same event Hulk & Brutus tagged at vs. Money, Inc. during the "dual main event"/middle (5th, non-dark match) of the show, similar to Savage vs. Flair @ WM 8 from the previous year. I suppose the big difference is that Hogan ended up as a major part of BOTH main events at WM IX, as we all know. Anyway, so as long as one has HOF 2 Hogan—or rather, any yellow trunks Hogan, and several have been made by Mattel—then I think it is at least sensible to do the "Mega Maniacs" Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake, much like some have suggested.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 4, 2017 18:54:47 GMT -5
Yep. Mega Maniacs all the way. I know it's kinda weird without a Hogan, but I loved Beefcake's red-and-yellow look. This... ...to go with this...
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Post by hbchris on Aug 4, 2017 15:46:20 GMT -5
My Diegos also have smaller pupils than my Fernandos, but I can't promise that's consistent across all of them. Could just be how it worked out on mine.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 1, 2017 18:20:33 GMT -5
People like me are one reason their profits are down. I've been watching WWE/WWF for as long as I can remember, since 1990, but late last year I finally got fed up with seeing the same old thing over and over. Everything feels like it's been done before (we've seriously been getting the Evil Corporate Owner villain for nearly 20 years!!), and I had no interest in seeing Roman as the face of the company (spoiler: he'll "defy the odds" and emerge as the "underdog" champion at the next WrestleMania). I dropped my Network subscription and stopped watching Raw & Smackdown regularly, and despite some high points like Samoa Joe and the Jericho/KO feud, I haven't seen anything to make me want to return to watching WWE on a regular basis.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 30, 2017 10:52:51 GMT -5
I'd also go with Mason Ryan. I don't remember that guy doing much of anything. Getting one figure, let alone two, is kind of astonishing. He had 2 figures, a Battle Pack release in white trunks with Randy Orton and a Basic series in red trunks and long hair.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 27, 2017 20:04:14 GMT -5
Just found a few today. Trying to decide if I should buy it and finally replace my Jakks Triple H. Hmmm...
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Post by hbchris on Jul 27, 2017 9:19:32 GMT -5
I'd buy either Virgil from his WWF singles run, the shorts or the striped tights. I'd probably opt for the shorts (like his Hasbro fig) first but I'd be fine with either.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 20, 2017 11:55:43 GMT -5
I think that's exactly right. Swivel at the elbow instead of the bicep. Those arms look like they articulate at the elbow like a swivel?
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Post by hbchris on Jul 20, 2017 6:57:32 GMT -5
Well, these are dolls aimed at the Barbie crowd, right? I think those always use cloth, and I imagine they're budgeted similarly. I love how pretty much all of these get cloth, while the elite line gets rubber 90% of the time ...
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Post by hbchris on Jul 19, 2017 22:21:00 GMT -5
I'm down for a new Slater and Alexa, but I wanna see pics first.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 18, 2017 18:35:55 GMT -5
Personally I'm still happy with my Elite 36.
But he's popular and gets plenty of screen time; I'm sure there'll be a new one soon.
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