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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 23, 2023 14:58:24 GMT -5
Hi, Steve I know your probably tired of these questions. But with Access next week. Can you tell us if the crowdfund will be announced and go up or any information about it given at Access. Also, since you said it's gonna be more expensive a lot of us want to know will we have a month to back it like last time or longer. Thanks Check out my Instagram @actionfigureattack tomorrow. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 21, 2023 22:53:27 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Does the CC, which results in greater variety of golden era wrestlers in UE, mean improved chances of older stars (re)signing figure deals- like OMG, Bundy, Hercules, and Demolition? I know it’s ultimately between WWE and the talent involved (and I know you can’t name names), and what makes most financial sense, but I’d hope that the UE possibilities could make signings more enticing. Thanks for your time, as always! I think having more lines and form factors to make legends in certainly helps. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 21, 2023 22:52:23 GMT -5
If Chris Jericho was to ever sign again would you fast track his fan favorite Lionheart character from WCW and what accessories would you want to give him if it was left up to you? If it were solely up to me? Yes. He’d at least have the WCW Monday Night Jericho shirt plus the Cruiserweight or TV Title. Could be a good Chase. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 21, 2023 22:46:36 GMT -5
Well first of all, I’m not Bill. Why would I be embarrassed by the great customizers and independent companies out there. They’re amazing and I’m a fan and customer of some of them. What they do vs mass manufacturing product for retailers are two totally different things. Telling you your particular solution doesn’t work is not a “can’t do opinion”. I’m just telling you that the idea doesn’t solve the tooling spend issues, the costs issues or the work well in the current retail landscape. That was not me shutting the door on improvements in general. So once again, as I posted a few posts back, what specifically are you and others looking for in improved belts? Let’s start there. I will do my best to “stay in my own lane.” I, for one, don’t care about incorrect deco, wrong boots, or a darker shade of a color. I am only pointing out observations I see as a plain-Jane collector. I took this photo of the Mattel Winged Eagle and a custom version. The Mattel version feels very blocky and too thick. The center plate seems too big when it’s around a figures’ waist. I think the black strap should be a little bigger around the main plate. looking at the WCW title, the main plate is much thinner, and a center plate with that thickness could help. I appreciate your willingness to have a conversation about it! Yup. This is pretty much what I was referring to when I said I’d personally like to upgrade/improve some plates on a few of the titles. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 21, 2023 11:47:00 GMT -5
Thanks for all the answers and tolerating some of the crazier question here! Maybe I missed it, but what is this WrestleMania Superstore? Is that an actual thing or just something you coined? Is it online? At WrestleMania? A literal store to buy things? Or simply product reveals? The WrestleMania Superstore opens Thursday 3/30 at 12 PM PST. We’ll be setup and ready to go for opening. I think that tattoo may need to be omitted. Can’t recall exactly but if we were allowed to do it, it’d probably be present. Details at the link below. www.wwe.com/amp/shows/wrestlemania/article/wrestlemania-39-superstore |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 18:17:49 GMT -5
Is the edge from the best of ruthless aggression on Walmart a one and done or is that an actual series with more figures coming? It’s the normal Ruthless Aggression Elite series. The whole line is actually called The Best of Ruthless Aggression and it’s visible on the logo circle on front of packaging. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 18:02:05 GMT -5
any reason we never recieved a "modern" older piper from the 2000s....its my biggest piper figure want We just went with other options. I’ve absolutely pitched it multiple times so maybe someday. 🤞🏼 |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 16:56:46 GMT -5
Hi Steve, clearly I’m not alone in my “Will Coliseum Collection Continue?” anxiety, based on both sets still being available when, historically, collector figures can sell out quickly. I don’t recall if it was on here or an online interview, but I remember hearing you say there were 2 years already planned for this line at 2-3 sets per year. I know nothing is certain, but can you quell our nerves by saying if that is still the plan? I’m all in on this line as my favorite figs since the LJNs. Thank you much! See my recent replies on this. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 16:56:08 GMT -5
Steve,you as a collector, do you like the new leg extension on the Ultimates? I did not have the chance to see them in person yet, but they appear to be very fragile and I wonder if we get more benefits out of it conpared to the disadvantages. I love them. Give them a shot and as you play around with them more and more you’ll discover more possibilities. And if you’re not a big figure poser, simply don’t use them. They’re not fragile. They’re probably sturdier than the standard hips and they’ll simply article down instead of potentially snapping in the middle. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 16:52:19 GMT -5
This doesn’t really solve anything unfortunately. It doesn’t work that way. It really does - are you not even a little bit embarrassed when you see the efforts of companies like forbidden figurines ? They have made your belts look like toys you would get in a Christmas cracker. I don't want to come across as cheeky here but the winged Eagle has never had an upgrade. You are making amazing figures these days, especially with the ultimates, and yes most people on here will slam me for having this opinion and questioning your can't do opinion on the matter, but you guys should take a look at what forbidden figurines have made and try to go down that road. I love your figures Bill and remain a loyal customer - but your belts are living in the past. Maybe if there weren't so many hands with every figure then this may free up some budget? Well first of all, I’m not Bill. Why would I be embarrassed by the great customizers and independent companies out there. They’re amazing and I’m a fan and customer of some of them. What they do vs mass manufacturing product for retailers are two totally different things. Telling you your particular solution doesn’t work is not a “can’t do opinion”. I’m just telling you that the idea doesn’t solve the tooling spend issues, the costs issues or the work well in the current retail landscape. That was not me shutting the door on improvements in general. So once again, as I posted a few posts back, what specifically are you and others looking for in improved belts? Let’s start there. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 0:53:49 GMT -5
Hey Steve, excited for Wrestlemania weekend. So... I'm wondering will you release a blue chair in the correct baby blue colorway? I know you released blue chairs for the Mattel Creations New Generation Macho Man. Those chairs weren't the right color (blue was too bright) and molded with "seat cushion" for announcers. I'm hoping for the hard-core style chair. Toss Bill that question during the WrestleMania Ringside Q&A. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 20, 2023 0:52:21 GMT -5
Does a talent still need to be under contract to do a straight re-release sorry if this has been asked before? Yes. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 23:07:38 GMT -5
When determining the pairings for the coliseum collection will you always go with the versus theme or will you ever consider tag teams and/or wrestler/manager? We just need viable sets. They may be themed, matches, teams, alliances, or just two balanced figs together (anchor and supporting talent). |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 23:05:54 GMT -5
Once again, sorry if this has been asked before but; Does a wrestlers inclusion in the Coliseum Collection lower the chances of a release in Ultimate Editions. As an example, I’d really love to see “Ravishing” Rick Rude in the repeating Simply Ravishing ring gear. Plus, he could get both long and short hair heads as he wore those tights with both looks. Nope. If they’re viable for multiple releases and they have strong looks, we can certainly do them again elsewhere. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 23:04:18 GMT -5
Did Hypothetical Roddy poke you in that eye or something? |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 20:18:18 GMT -5
If you were still a fan and not with Mattel, what would be your dream Coliseum Collection 2-pack? Going to guess it’s OMG and Slick but I know you’re a fan of Captain Lou so interested to hear. Slick and OMG would be great. Maybe Diabase and Andre, Hercules and Warrior, and complete Demolition and Powers of Pain sets. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 20:12:14 GMT -5
Have all the wanted samples arrived from China for WrestleMania weekend? Nope. We’re gonna try to show you the very latest. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 20:07:54 GMT -5
Well we just upgraded the Spinner and Women’s titles. If you’re wishing for something more specific, please toss out the requests. There are a few I’d personally like to upgrade to improved plates but we have to make a call on where to spend those tooling dollars. New belts vs other new parts needed for figures. I think the classic titles would be a good start, the winged Eagle, intercontinental and tag belts, then the attitude era belts. Alot of people feel the belts just haven't kept up with all the figure improvements -if budgeting and tooling are the issue then you guys could sell the hell out of an ultimate edition belt line. 5 belts per pack with high quality belts. This doesn’t really solve anything unfortunately. It doesn’t work that way. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 20:03:08 GMT -5
Hi Steve, when you get around to doing Piper in the Coliseum collection, would you like to see two soft goods kilts packaged? The classic red and white one and also the tartan to match the LJN. I’d prefer the LJN kilt in Coliseum Collection. In my opinion, Roddy is worthy of more than one Ultimate as there are a few truly iconic eras of his career we could do. You guys could also easily change the kilt on your hypothetical CC Piper as you like since the packaging is collector friendly and we’ve released that red and white kilt already. |
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Mar 19, 2023 20:01:50 GMT -5
Steve before upgrading belts we need wcw hardcore and wwf light heavyweight. Also pigging back off that Booker t request need a UE king Booker or Booker T. Would love to get them into the line of course. |
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