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Post by hbchris on Aug 23, 2021 20:24:57 GMT -5
I'm not saying I'm an HBK mark, but I would buy any Shawn figure.
Actually, that's totally what I'm saying.
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Post by hbchris on Aug 5, 2021 11:32:37 GMT -5
Gah! I really don't have the funds thanks to my Sgt. Slaughter obsession but I gotta do it now. Time to take out a loan!
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Post by hbchris on Aug 5, 2021 10:12:27 GMT -5
John Cena. Elite series 11, I think. He kept taking a dive off my shelf. I'd enter the room, and suddenly I couldn't see him. And it was cuz he was face down on the floor. I've since replaced him with an Elite 64 Cena, who does not have the same suicidal tendencies.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 29, 2021 8:08:25 GMT -5
Worked no problem on mobile, but desktop ain't doing a thing.
Edit: Nevermind, desktop works now.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 26, 2021 10:14:53 GMT -5
I mean, I'll take any of them. Straight-up re-release is great for those who missed him before (as in me), but I'd still be very interested with new deco, new packaging, new accessories.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 25, 2021 10:00:43 GMT -5
Given the incredibly fast sellout of SDCC Sgt. Slaughter, what do you think about releasing a non-exclusive Ultimate Slaughter with different deco & packaging?
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Post by hbchris on Jul 25, 2021 8:18:33 GMT -5
Site should say Scott Hall is "souled out."
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Post by hbchris on Jul 24, 2021 9:30:37 GMT -5
I was able to pre-order Sgt. Slaughter, so I'm happy! I just hope they don't cancel it like they did my Mr. T last year.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 23, 2021 19:49:46 GMT -5
Personally, I gotta have that Slaughter. And unfortunately, that means my money is going to eBay scalpers instead of the Retro Ring. I don't like it, but unless they make more Slaughters available, or I can somehow find one for a reasonable price, that's how it's shaking down for me. The Slaughter selling out should have absolutely nothing to do with this item getting backed or not. It would be ridiculous if someone doesn't back it just out of spite. I am not backing the item, but that is because it is too expensive and I am not interested in an Ultimate Diesel. This can't "sell out," so there is no reason that the Slaughter affects this. I’m not saying it’s right, but I’ve seen plenty of people say they aren’t backing this due to the lack of remorse over how poorly the Slaughter drop went.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 23, 2021 19:34:54 GMT -5
So, just a little insight - I was mildly involved with a video panel for SDCC this year, and the submission date was like July 7. It's not like they just recorded this yesterday. I can't promise Mattel was in the exact same situation, but it's likely that's why pre-sale announcements and stuff don't match up with reality.
Still, if it were me, knowing how things can change, I'd be more careful with how I phrased things on the panel!
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Post by hbchris on Jul 23, 2021 16:31:12 GMT -5
That's what they want us to think. Lull us into complacency and then once we've given up for the day and decide to take a bathroom break - BAM! - preorders go up and sell out faster than you can say "Sgt. Slaughter"! Target has been doing daily new/reissue preorders for their Summer Geek Out/the collectors spot all month. I thought for sure Legends 12 would be today's offerings. Me too. I’m starting to think these legends will be apart of their big Sunday PO reveals
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Post by hbchris on Jul 23, 2021 15:17:37 GMT -5
Sarge and Hogan are mine!
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Post by hbchris on Jul 22, 2021 16:00:14 GMT -5
Well, Hogan and Hardy were already up for 10 minutes, which made them 5x easier to get than Slaughter! (But yes, I also hope it's not a crapshow.) I hope the amazon hogan and Hardy aren’t gonna be like the slaughter. Hope everyone that wants to order will get to order.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 22, 2021 13:04:29 GMT -5
Well, it definitely wigged out on me. Just got stuck at a white screen after I confirmed payment, and refreshing didn't do anything. By then, it was too late for a second chance! It doesn't seem that was very common, but I saw at least one other person reporting the same error. I was in the checkout queue within seconds, so I think my order would have gone through otherwise. I don’t know how people are blaming the website. It ran smoothly and was able to accommodate the traffic. Selling out before you can check out isn’t the website’s fault. We’ve all done this long enough to know even tho you have something in your cart you’re not guaranteed to get it. That’s the deal pretty much across all online retailers.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 22, 2021 12:34:03 GMT -5
Sgt. Slaughter is the reason I got into wrestling in the first place, so missing out due to the site erroring on me (in addition to overwhelming demand) leaves me very disappointed. I will probably pay scalper prices when all is said and done, but that's money that could be going towards the New Generation stage/ring or many other products.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 22, 2021 11:25:30 GMT -5
I never even got the decency of a sold-out notice. I entered my payment info, confirmed, and then the site just hung up on me with a white screen of doom.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 22, 2021 11:12:19 GMT -5
Same. Just completely choked. I got through check out and now my screen is just white. No confirmation email or anything in my order history. I guess I didn’t get it.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 21, 2021 14:53:06 GMT -5
I appreciate the offer but I think I'll hold onto it for now. Thanks! My DDP is still in limbo but my Brutus arrived...and it's the variant. Sigh. It's nice and all, but if I can only have one, I would have preferred the regular version. Guess I'll have to find it in store OH WAIT. I’ll trade you
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Post by hbchris on Jul 21, 2021 14:17:01 GMT -5
My DDP is still in limbo but my Brutus arrived...and it's the variant. Sigh. It's nice and all, but if I can only have one, I would have preferred the regular version.
Guess I'll have to find it in store OH WAIT.
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Post by hbchris on Jul 18, 2021 16:37:34 GMT -5
When I clicked this, I thought it was gonna be about the frothing demand for an Al Snow Avatar figure.
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