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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:36:53 GMT -5
Steve can you ask the basic figure team why they used different body parts on the Basic Series 143 and Top Picks Cody Rhodes? Basic Series 143 is almost perfect, but the Top Picks Cody has different shins. The shins used on the Top Picks are shorter so now they aren’t in scale with each other. And besides making the figure shorter the wrinkles molded into the Top Picks shins are way to big. It makes him look like his tights are way to long. Do you know which figure was designed first? Here’s hoping all future basic Cody’s use the parts used on Basic Series 143. These were done by two different designers.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:36:19 GMT -5
Hypothetically, would it be possible for the Elite 89 Dominik Mysterio to be in a future Greatest Hits wave with a corrected pale skin tone? Or no because that would be too much of a change from the original? Probably.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:35:55 GMT -5
What's going on with the Terry Gordy figure?? He’s in development and on schedule.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:35:10 GMT -5
Steve just curious you went with black and pink Hart Foundation. Is the full pink with jackets and Anvil pink Beenie on the table of being made ? This would be the most amazing set in my opinion. And the Colosseum, or greatest hits is there a chance for these Heenen in Black, Hillbilly Jim and Bundy remakes ?? is there anything major that would stop either of these currently? Thank you Sure, that gear is theoretically doable. Why wouldn’t it be? For your talent requests, if Legends are under deals that allow figures, we’ll do everything we can to get them into or back into the line.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:31:21 GMT -5
I love that we're getting an Ichiban Hogan after all these years, but is there any particular reason why you guys went with the shirt instead of the robe? Design chose the shirt. I didn’t dig deep on why as I assumed that was his preference/vision for the fig.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 17:28:07 GMT -5
If it’s not a Wrestlemania 2 style ring, the fact they have chosen to use the logo style that was only ever used for that one event pretty-much sums up the level of thinking/attention to detail behind this line if this didn’t come with the blue cage I would be baffled. The sticker has a purple highlight behind the classic Mania logo to break up the all black color scheme a bit. There’s nothing there close to the red neon 2 logo so I’m not sure what you’re getting at. There’s no blue cage even though I’d love one. It’s just a standalone ring like the last version.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 16:31:45 GMT -5
Hi Steve, please could there be consideration for coliseum collection to be shipped with more protection? Particularly for international buyers? Even if there was an option to pay a little more for a protective case or something? You guys do such a great job with the packaging, clearly it’s a big part of the appeal and a reason we purchase. The last two sets now have arrived with damage and squashed corners, I’m hoping support can help with a replacement but would be good to have more than a brown shipper to stop it happening. I’ll pass on the feedback to the Mattel Creations team.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 16:30:39 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Merry Christmas!! When will the Hulk Hogan three pack hit Target??? How about The Ultimate Warrior Legend Ultimate?? How is the Legends line doing overall?? My buddy at the toy shop said he's heard there is going to be another Best Of Legends Line next year, is that true?? January Target planogram reset. You can also find an approximate date by looking up the items on Target.com. The Legends line is doing really great and is one of our best performing WWE lines.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 16:28:52 GMT -5
Have you considered doing a fan vote for a future wave of Greatest Hits? You could put out a poll with a bunch of potential options and whatever ranks highest will be put in the series. It could also give an outlook on what figures could be big sellers/good options for future sets as well No, it’d be too complicated to do something like that officially but you’re welcome to run an unofficial poll here.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 16:28:11 GMT -5
Hey Steve, when might be see our first sneak peak of the Ultimate 21 Cody Rhodes? Not sure. I haven’t even seen a physical sample with deco yet.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 26, 2023 16:15:47 GMT -5
A ring is better than no ring. There are a few things I like about it but a lot more that I wish they would have changed. Black base? Cool. Give us matching posts and ropes to do Raw or Nitro. Hell - include a couple of sticker options so people can choose Raw, Nitro, NWO, or DX. People would buy multiples just for that option! The weird WM2ish theme is fun but a head scratcher. If it comes with a cage then that is absolutely tremendous! But stylistically it all feels like someone is in charge of this line who doesn’t understand that era. Either that or it’s someone who knows way more than I do and this was the only way they were able to sell this to their boss. It really makes me wish employees could speak more freely without fear of retaliation at work or from fans. If I haven’t said it before, I will say it now: I truly hope Bill and Steve take notes often and will each release a book some day. Well you can stop scratching your head because it’s an all encompassing early era WrestleMania ring and not a specific WrestleMania 2 ring. There’s no “2” on that sticker.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 20, 2023 13:37:29 GMT -5
For those who are interested, here’s the match the new Ali Legends figure is based on.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 7, 2023 23:25:18 GMT -5
This is why they never reveal who’s been signed. What could go wrong?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Dec 7, 2023 19:43:54 GMT -5
Rick signed first so we got to work immediately on a singles run version. Scott later signed and we then announced them at Ringside Fest. Their first Mattel figures are JUST starting to hit retail now. Be patient.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:28:27 GMT -5
Hey Steve, I always think about this during reveals, but how far out are planning say the elite line and Ultimate line? I’m sure you have a list of wants to you discuss as a team and with what I’m assuming is licenser input as well. Not that you would reveal without a plan, but if you were on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and the final question was the Survivor Series 2024 line-up, or even Mania 41 line-up, could you answer it? I’m deep into working on 2025 product currently to give you an idea of how far ahead we need work. We can get select figs out in just under a year but a lot of the line is worked on with a bit longer lead time.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:24:35 GMT -5
Steve - glad to hear the Retros will be continuing. It seems like the set with Vader, Lawler, Bearer, was the most well-received since Wave 1 (and maybe moreso). I'm hoping it sold well, and better than others. Can you speak to if the sales numbers of each set help dictate future line-ups? Sales numbers can dictate the lineups of future sets for sure but I wouldn’t lean strictly into the top performing era only as I want to ensure the line is still widely appealing for all retro collectors. So far though, golden era seems to be the most popular. We’ll see if the Hogan/Wendi set keeps that trend going.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 15:19:16 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Can you give any update on whats going on with the colliseum collection line? Piper/Steele has had no update for months and Hart Foundation feels like it was announced ages ago with no update on future sets since. Thanks Not sure what you mean. I’ve mentioned several time here and elsewhere that the new sale date for Roddy and George would be announced during the November Elite Squad video (which dropped today). Several forum members were also kind enough to repost that in various threads. Maybe you just missed it. More sets on the way after the Harts as well.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 22, 2023 13:15:45 GMT -5
Will the UE Roman have the Gold plates on the WWE Championship instead of the blue? It was incorrect on the photo sample. Final product will be accurate.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 20, 2023 20:48:50 GMT -5
Hi Steve, Love the WCW Ring even if we'll be mising the Nitro Stage (tears). Is there any possibilty of [somehow] getting the flames ringside mats that were so iconic to WCW? Why weren't these included in the set? Thank you! While I’d love to include ring mats and have attempted to, they’d push up the price of an already very expensive item. Maybe someday some other way.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Nov 20, 2023 20:47:29 GMT -5
Any idea when the November Elite Squad reveals will be? When I know, you’ll know.
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