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Post by RSCTom on Nov 22, 2021 19:13:03 GMT -5
I just said we'll see what happens! haha
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 22, 2021 19:03:08 GMT -5
Jazwares doesn't handle pre-orders, funny enough! They are the manufacturer and not the distributor.
We'll see what happens with the Ringside Collectibles Unmatched 2 Pre-orders, though!
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 22, 2021 19:00:21 GMT -5
For what it's worth I am a pretty thick skinned, mixed race, old school liberal and I see both sides of the spectrum...some people in the modern era get way, way too bent out of shape over things that are laughable or totally without reason, be it a joke or an idea or a visual or whatever that is clearly in the realm of comedy, entertainment, art or commentary.
Others, when something is totally within reason in terms of being offensive (which, if you read any of the explanations about it, this symbol is) or unnecessary to the point that it crosses a line or would best be left in the past and not glorified, belly ache about cancel culture and how no one can do anything anymore without being called out unfairly.
The attire of a wrestler featuring a symbol offensive enough to a significant group of people isn't something any of us really need on our shelves. If this is released I personally would be fine with it because I think visuals can have reinventions and take on different contexts over time but I understand completely why it's bothersome to someone thinking about that symbol that caused hardship to their very recent ancestry suddenly being included on a mass produced action figure that will be bought and sold. It's not just a simple design in this case, there is something to it for many people and there are for sure folks who need to grow up and get over it being canceled if this is the case. It isn't 'cancel culture' if the offense is warranted to the degree that this seems to be.
It's nice to see the folks in this thread who are looking at the explanation as to why this symbol brings up comparisons to a swastika and being accepting and understanding of that. I don't want to speak for him but I'm sure RVD who seems like a pretty reasonable guy might even think the same thing and wouldn't care about this not being released based on that.
Why hurt anybody over an action figure attire? Is it really necessary? Just let it go if it goes.
For the record this is also like pretty far towards the end of the list for me in attires of RVDs that definitely need the figure treatment so it isn't that big of a loss as is.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 22, 2021 18:41:34 GMT -5
Now you can just get two of the standard and update your old RVD! No I don't want that. So how are we getting refunds for the chase we ordered? Will it be automatic? Will I get an email from rs? I was kidding. I also don't know as I haven't personally received any word on this so I'm sure you'll find out something from customer service ultimately if this is happening. Maybe this is actually happening but as always I wouldn't be so quick to believe this is real solely due to an unofficial instagram post.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 22, 2021 17:08:52 GMT -5
Now you can just get two of the standard and update your old RVD!
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 21, 2021 12:23:56 GMT -5
I really enjoyed it. With that I understand a lot of the criticisms that have come out, even the harshest ones. A friend of mine said 'we're all not without our gripes but it was awesome' and that's kind of how I feel. After rewatching the first two it's easy to see where you cut them slack as a fan / moviegoer and there's no reason not to do the same with this one.
The 'Force Awakens' treatment is a miserable formula that I hate but this movie did it better than that did for sure. It still felt fresh and new enough. For me the difficulty was I didn't think the new characters were as compelling or funny as they should have been and so the movie of course speeds up when aspects of the older ones, especially comedy, shine through. It was for sure its own thing, definitely less comedy and more adventure.
Also tugged on my heartstrings (maybe unfairly towards the end) as suspected and I cried a couple times, particularly the opening scene which blindsided me. REAL MEN AREN'T ASHAMED TO ADMIT IT
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 18, 2021 13:53:44 GMT -5
Assuming the lack of post this week means everyone was as disappointed as I was haha. It's rough that other than some chuckle-worthy, minimally fun moments this show has just gotten worse as its gone on.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 18, 2021 13:52:58 GMT -5
Tomorrow for me! Will report back then.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 18, 2021 11:26:20 GMT -5
How often does Wal Mart relist this? I'm still in need and don't expect it to show up in stores around here...oddly enough I dont even have a Wal Mart close. My Walmart had at least 2 when I checked last night if you want one for cost+shipping, if they still have them when I check again that is lol I'll take the hook up! Grab me a good one! I also have a list of figs if you want a trade. Just check marketplace!
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 16, 2021 14:43:41 GMT -5
How often does Wal Mart relist this? I'm still in need and don't expect it to show up in stores around here...oddly enough I dont even have a Wal Mart close.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 12, 2021 11:42:44 GMT -5
Sting looks awesome! Best effort in a long, long time for him.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 11, 2021 15:10:05 GMT -5
Haha absolutely no drip. That said I did see today that it was Fiona Dourif under the makeup which I think is really cool but the VO still sucked.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 11, 2021 11:37:22 GMT -5
I think last nights episode was the worst one so far. It felt very meh. I do like how they continue to include flashback scenes to Chuckys younger days, though. I hope they include the Voodoo guy from the first movie at some point. Yeah it definitely is stretched a little thin at this point, even with the returning characters. The flashback scenes are good but the VO is ridiculous. I wish they had just played the characters without it. I've been pretty lenient at this point especially after seeing killerwhiteline call this Degrassi with killer dolls which I think is a great description but it's more and more feeling like just watching bad TV as it goes on.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 5, 2021 8:41:32 GMT -5
37 minutes of “if we have rights we Will do it at some point“😂 LOL LOL LOL We covered a little bit more ground than that, but sure
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 4, 2021 18:26:15 GMT -5
I completely understand its not up to them, its up to WWE. My question was, and maybe it was misinterpreted, was since Mattel has lost a lot of rights recently (Releases, AEW, etc...) if there was a push from Mattel to WWE to perhaps go after new guys to try to make up for the difference. I know they can't just sign anyone they want but im sure they can ask, and admittedly done so in the past but was just curious if there was increased initiative to do so due to the large amount of talent they've lost rights to in such a short time. I gotta figure this is the quickest they've lost rights to that many people in their 10 year plus history. That's essentially what I asked in checking with them if Legends are still a priority. I get what you're saying but there's a fine line between general questions in a customer-geared video and phrasing something in a way that more directly questions or asks for answers on business practices that aren't appropriately discussed outside of company walls by people who aren't employed by that company...know what I mean? Either way I think you can have confidence in the fact that they are pretty on top of their Legends and options!
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 4, 2021 17:57:35 GMT -5
Eh didn't really learn a thing from the Q&A, some of the questions weren't bad but as usual the answers pretty much tried to run in a circle until you forgot what the original question was. I wished they would have answered if they are actively trying to sign more new legends talent since they've lost rights to a lot of the ones they used to have all relatively in a short period of time. Seemed like a relatively harmless question that didn't require the song and dance. Instead we kinda got the usual "We want the same guys you do" line. To be fair, this question is basically answered in that it's been made clear over and over (and over) again that WWE is in the driver's seat with Legends. Mattel can't actively go out and sign names or they would do it is the impression that I get and have gotten for years but this still comes up. It's also been made clear that they consider new names as soon as WWE signs them. My way around what we already know is to call out the idea for them that Legends are still a priority so at least there are no rumors of any lines or inserts going away, which after the past couple of weeks seeing how people communicate and speculate are rumors I don't even want to have to see because it would add more headaches to my job and to anyone trying to enjoy this. I'm in no way pointing fingers or accusing anyone here - just trying to give a window into the thought process when knowing our discussions with Mattel can be limited. To Nivro's point I'd also like a CS-type situation but that was a perfect storm of Jeremy being who he is and the openness of the contract between Jakks and WWE that made that possible which just isn't the case now. To Steve's credit he and Bill are unbelievably transparent when compared to Marketing Managers I've seen on other toy lines, products, etc who really don't care about what they run at all and don't have anything to say with any sort of depth ever until they find a new job or move to a different brand within their company. I see that all the time. I tried my best to get some questions in that allude to some of the deeper points being brought up and I understand how for the hardcore audience which I consider myself a part of it can be dissatisfying, but it's our only option in most cases. Lots of these have to be geared towards those who are excited about the line in general and also anyone coming across this with new news that can join our community, grow it, and with new fans ultimately help to expand the lines so they feature more of what hardcore collectors like us want. From my seat, again I know my limits in asking - the Kane question for example was front and center for me but it was requested that we don't discuss it until Mattel was ready to comment on it which is exactly what happened and ultimately exactly what they did. So this is kind of where we ended up last time in that I don't really know what questions we're leaving out here but in some of these you can read between the lines the direction they're taking and it really just takes time until we get our answers. Looking forward to the next time we do a Q&A. I'll pledge now that if anyone has a dire, burning question that isn't like the one above (meaning that hasn't already been basically answered) that I am just completely missing, just tag me in the thread when you post the question. I'll at the very least answer back on whether or not I'll include it or if not, a quick bit of clarity as to why not. Hope this works for everyone.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 4, 2021 16:05:24 GMT -5
What do ya know, the same questions/answers we’ve seen since the 1st QnA 10 years ago. Don't you love knowing you can count on some things in life to stay the same??
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 4, 2021 14:59:22 GMT -5
Q&A goes LIVE in 1 minute! Watch here:
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 2, 2021 8:22:47 GMT -5
I'd like a Bash at the Beach Hogan with an angrier sculpt but otherwise anything 2002 / Hulk Still Rules with the darker beard hopefully comes! That said I am spent on the guy in general like a lot of you but he will never cease to exist! So may as well pick versions of him you would like to see. Spent on the guy like a lot of you?? Actually, according to the majority of this thread there seems to be major demand for more Hogans.
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Post by RSCTom on Nov 1, 2021 17:15:05 GMT -5
I'd like a Bash at the Beach Hogan with an angrier sculpt but otherwise anything 2002 / Hulk Still Rules with the darker beard hopefully comes! That said I am spent on the guy in general like a lot of you but he will never cease to exist! So may as well pick versions of him you would like to see.
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