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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 6, 2015 22:07:27 GMT -5
did you ship the toys back to yourself or take them with you on your flight I took them in my luggage. Always pack lightly, go over, buy stuff and bring it all back.  Though I have 2 moc ones I'm getting sent across. MOC doesn't stay so nice in luggage. |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 6, 2015 11:32:12 GMT -5
Hey guys! This post has been a fair while coming, along with a number of other things, but my trip from Australia to WM31 kickstarted a nearly 1 month holiday in the US and I've been too busy ever since getting back. Not only was WM31 week such an incredible experience, that probably exceeded WM30, it was also awesome for the massive haul I got purchased from all different places, with the WM31 Kane and Taker coming from the superstore at WM31 axxess. Nearly all the items in this haul were the final parts to complete my WM30 figure collection which is now complete, with the exception of that new AJ which is the final piece of the puzzle, looking forward to it! So here is the haul, and a bunch of overdue fixups. Most, but not all of, the haul.   Managed to get a few WM31 Kanes, the mask looks a lot nicer on the hardcore Kane, and the proper wristband looks great on the 02 RSC Kane where they cheated and simply painted the wristband.  My divas. Managed to strike gold, or red with Eva finding her at Sears or whatever it was, gradually found everyone in her basic set after scrummaging around through the toy section (which was a total mess with crap everrywhere). Walked out with an Eva for $7.50, score! Paige is the best Diva mattel has ever done. In all honesty, Id likely put Emma second. Great attire choice and great likeness.  The Authority finally arrives in figure form! Headswap on HHH from the E35, nobody was going to see it under the mask, may as well add it to the BP suited figure for the perfect COO HHH.   Seth has a black paint wash in his hair, instantly makes the figure more realistic.  E35 HHH has to be one of my most anticipated figures of the year. It was one of the best entrance gear items we've seen at Wrestlemania. I remember seeing it in person at WM30 where it looked so impressive, Im glad Mattel went through with it. Also managed to see it again a lot closer this year at WM31 axxess in the memorabilia section. This new HHH scan is perfect and Im glad mattel finally realised he has very thin/bald hair. That short hair cut was only around for a few weeks yet has plagued his figures for much longer!  I bought 2 E35 HHH's for a few heads and to test out the coat. The difference a little black wash paint can make is astounding. Mattel did a fantastic job moulding the costume (though you'll likely want to dip the pointy top of the crown into hot water to straighten it out) it can definitely be boosted in realism with a little extra touch.      My Elite 33 Cesaro is a great figure, but like nearly everyone else did, the head looks awful and much better swapped with the basic  Also, I have successfully ventured into the world of torso swapping. The lack of a 'Just Bring It' (2013/14/15 version) from mattel is pretty frustrating since he has shown up in this gear at WM30 and 31 and at a number of shows. A bunch of figures out there have the right parts, but none are right. The closest is the superstar entrance gear rock who has the torso, but the arms and lack of pants are all wrong. So, a basic Hogan, superstar entrance rocks, a random basic rock and a few failed torso split attempts, I have finally got the perfect WM30/31 rock with skin-tight vest, exposed arms, belted pants and the just bring it shirt. Very happy that of all the attempts, the torso split right on the one I needed it to.    As cool as E35 cena is to some, he was simply the final piece in the WM30 Cena puzzle, the shirt belongs on the BAF Kane cena for the perfect WM30 cena  So, with all these final touches, the WM30 collection is nearly complete with only that new AJ remaining. So here is WM30, by the figs! The silver dome legends moment! (still bugs me e35 hogan didn't come with this hulk shirt!)  Yes movement vs the Game!  New school vs old school!  King of Swing wins the Andre Battle Royal!  Cena vs the Wyatts!  The streak is broken!  Wrestle mania becomes Yes-tlemania!  WM30 by the figs!  The shelf is a lot more full now! Paige has earned a spot given my association of her debut with that night after where I attended. And Emma holds a special spot being the first Superstar I saw in NOLA, especially ironic given she is aussie.  Whether I do the same with WM31 remains to be seen, but here's hoping we see some of the unique attires done by Mattel! Any questions or requests, let me know, happy to help! Thanks for looking! |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 6, 2015 10:24:56 GMT -5
Hey guys, finally had time to put my collection together and takes some pics. Got most of these recently. Had to complete the WM30 collection since I went. Given I was at WM31 it will be tempting to try the same again! WM30 jumbo mat relic complete set  WM30 Signed Mat Relic by Kane, #1/25 and #13/25   Topps Vault 1/1 blank backs 2014 set Kane base cards and Kane auto card from a few years ago   Kane and Kane/Big Show plates. Regular and Gold. Kane #2/10 and Kane/Show #1/10   Other random bits and pieces  Thanks for looking |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 9:08:29 GMT -5
Congrats on the buys mate, always look forward to seeing your threads and the cool pics. Your Hogan collection is mighty fine, has awesome variety, definitely can tell your ecstatic to add the HOF ones to the lineup. Awesome job!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 9:06:39 GMT -5
Your dedication to the cause is to be admired haha. Nice buys though, enjoy!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 9:05:19 GMT -5
This is a really odd oversight. If anything, Mattel tends to over photoshop the pics on the boxes. Must have missed this one under the hood.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 9:04:35 GMT -5
Congrats on the purchases mate, must be glad to finally have each of these in the collection. Great pics too! Hogan collection is shaping up nicely!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 1:27:41 GMT -5
Hell no. Kofi is the perennial overachiever having more title reigns that anyone can bother to care for or count let alone remember. Kofi's spot in the roster is purely that, a spot that perform spots in any ladder/money in the bank/rumble/battle royal/multi-man match. He is entirely a transitional champion that has no significance on the roster and just sits in the mid card until a spot is required or to uselessly hold a belt.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 1:19:18 GMT -5
He has absolutely been under appreciated by all for a very long time, and given how modest and polite the guy himself actually is, this has been able to occur. The average career length for a superstar in a top company like WWE is not overly long. The fact that Kane as a big man (whom normally bow out much sooner than regular sized people) and has lasted this long is a true testament to the great shape he keep himself in and his ability to transcend multiple era's in the company. He is the longest reigning active competitor in the WWE currently. People tend to not appreciate the subtleties of his work too, particularly as corporate Kane, with the only complaint being, they make him lose too often, and that is not something that has only been a part of the corporate Kane gimmick. He is absolutely a hall of fame and certainly deserves more recognition for the role he has played in the company for what is nearing 20 years. He has been the true 'constant'. It's definitely going to be odd to see WWE without him, because he has ALWAYS been there since the late 90's with the exception of a few months for injury or filming, both of which were few and far between.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Jun 4, 2015 1:15:13 GMT -5
Feeding him to Roman was a ridiculous idea, really could have been a number of other people. The loss to Taker did not hurt him, the one to Cena did. Bray does lose too often than what he should, and they really need to do something different with him, because the current formula is not a winning one, no pun intended.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 25, 2015 2:25:08 GMT -5
Checked Target. Still have tonnes of those WM31 basics. Had the basic set with vickie in it, as well as the lawler set. Then they had microphones, belts and the 12" figs. Nothing special.
Did get some WM31 Kane and Takers in the mail today though with my e35 harper. Just waiting for my basic steph and e35 HHH.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 23, 2015 10:46:54 GMT -5
Nice, anything from attitude era to ruthless aggression is cool with me. Cant wait to see it, of course I'd love to see a Kane showcase of some kind since he has never had an actual story dedicated to him in any recent game in the past 5 years or so. He is always skipped.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 20, 2015 22:21:55 GMT -5
Congrats on the receivings mate. I can't wait for my hhh to arrive, it's a way nicer figure than that first one which was already good. So glad we finally got a bald hhh scan, sick of the hair ones.
Sorry about the Matadors saga. Hopefully you can get it fixed up.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 16, 2015 5:40:42 GMT -5
Nice one, I'm surprised how quick this set game which is good. Can't wait for the trips, mine is on its way!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 16, 2015 5:38:53 GMT -5
How annoying. I was so lucky findings Eva. I found her on my trip to wm31,at Sears or whatever that big random store is. I found everyone in the ser one by one by searching high and low in the toy section, then boom! Eva Marie, and she only cost $7.50!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 14, 2015 3:14:51 GMT -5
Just like I remember, good times when the entrance ramp broke in half.
Jks. It's a cool playset but obviously geared towards play rather than accuracy. These sets are useful bases (no pun intended) for modifying to be a more accurate stage for display.
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 5, 2015 3:48:57 GMT -5
Congrats mate! It would be criminal that a fan like yourself never had the chance but glad to see it finally happenned and in such a cool setting too. Awesome job by catching him when he was free and letting him be when he was working out. All bias aside, one of the nicest and classiest superstsrs you can meet, glad you finally got to meet the man himself!
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 1, 2015 20:31:34 GMT -5
Did they even confirm the location for it yet? I thought there were only rumors and nothing solid yet. No confirmation of yet but it's likely going to be Philadelphia or Minnesota. We'll be going either way. Yeah Minnesota is all I've been hearing though the crowds are probably crazier in philly. That's gonna be awesome! I think mania 32 in dallas will be my last for a while, but it's going to be the biggest one yet so really pumped for it already!! |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 1, 2015 20:09:34 GMT -5
32 or 33? Either way whichever you go to, you're both going to have the most amazing time!!! 33 that is. Did they even confirm the location for it yet? I thought there were only rumors and nothing solid yet. |
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Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on May 1, 2015 19:18:57 GMT -5
If it makes you feel any better they went really early in the week. Liking forward to the tour though. I'm still buzzing from wrestlemania 31 though. I seriously cannot recommend it to any of you enough. It's a week long 24/7 occasion and it simply doesn't get any better than that for any wrestling fan. I did it last year, it was amazing, this year was even better. And Im so so ready and looking ahead to next year. It's hard to put into words how good that entire week really is. I'm actually in the planning stages right now to go to WrestleMania 33 with a former member of this forum, W. I'm super excited to be going and it seems like it'll be an awesome time. 32 or 33? Either way whichever you go to, you're both going to have the most amazing time!!! |
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