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Post by RSCTom on Aug 23, 2021 11:11:26 GMT -5
I'd like an Elite nWo 2002 Nash!
HBK was the actual death knell for the nWo (if Booker T wasn't first). The last real nWo iteration was Hall, Nash, X-Pac and Big Show and we don't need anything after that.
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Post by RSCTom on Aug 17, 2021 16:58:52 GMT -5
I rarely watch the RSC videos NOT SO RARELY ANYMORE
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Post by RSCTom on Aug 13, 2021 10:48:41 GMT -5
The Christian hate is real! For some of us it's the only thing piquing interest so just be patient (like I had to over the past 10 years) and the time for your dream match ups will come. But in the meantime is it really that miserable that a former world champion gets a world championship opportunity because he's undefeated?
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Post by RSCTom on Aug 9, 2021 8:39:41 GMT -5
Where Cornette really loses me is when it comes to his hatred of AEW. I totally understand hating the wrestling business in general today, but AEW is AT LEAST trying and in my opinion, doing a much better job at wrestling then WWE is. He’s almost made it a gimmick to just hate on AEW, and at this point, I think if you’ve been watching wrestling since the 90s, we all jaded at this point. I honestly believed wrestling couldn’t be done well anymore…having said that, AEW surprised me. It’s very well done. He just knocks it now for the sake of knocking it. It almost makes too much sense for him to go to AEW as a heel and actually implement a little but of change. Where Cornettes frustration comes from I think is that he burned a bridge with AEW I guess? I know Tony Khan use to talk with Cornette, so I’m not sure what happened there. It seems like a no brainer though for Cornette to get involved in AEW and make some change though. Add your input just like he did in WWF back in the day. I’m CERTAIN they’d listen. I think your point is actually a good example of my point. I feel like Cornette hates AEW mainly because he has a grudge with Omega. Therefore, he goes the extra mile to find stuff to hate about AEW I see what you're saying because of the rants he goes on but none of the stuff I've heard him criticize so far comes from 'pure hatred'. The lack of selling, the lack of polish, the lack of coherence in storyline decision making (in both companies, really) are all extremely warranted criticisms that keep someone like me who has at one time been one of wrestlings biggest advocates from even coming close to watching on a regular basis. I don't think the responses of "well, wrestling is changing" and "everyone already knows its a work, lets have fun" are good excuses for this, either. I think there's room for guys like Orange Cassidy but it isn't in the main event. Otherwise, why not do your absolute best to make this look more like a real fight as much as humanly possible and less like an aerobics competition? For me it's the same across both companies. I see that dude Reginald dodging with flips and jumps and its just like who does this benefit except 5 year olds who don't know any better and someone who is obsessed with Cirque du Soleil? Most of the rest of folks (casuals, possible new fans, old school fans, etc.) see that and couldn't care less. So while Jim's ranting is either 'love it or hate it' for most folks (though I can't think of a moment I've really disagreed about even the people he gets mad over) his overall criticisms about protecting the business and actually making it look good, enjoyable and competitive sports-based is for sure in fairness. The reason I think he gets so angry (like many of us that used to really love this) is because these are basic, common sense level considerations that are just mostly overlooked. We have gems here and there but I can't in good conscience call any of this 'overall great' at the moment, even if I'm really trying to enjoy it and it comes down largely to the types of things Jim says.
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Post by RSCTom on Aug 7, 2021 7:49:58 GMT -5
I'm late to the party, and I didn't read any of the above posts, but I'll say that I think his opinion matters, and his mind is being wasted. If he could loosen up a little bit on his mindset of honoring what wrestling used to be, he'd improve AEW overnight. There would be tight basics, great working punches, and more-logical storytelling. He would be "The Cleaner," IMO, because AEW is great, but it lacks polish. There are improvements to be made, and he could definitely help. It's probably why TK contacted him before anything even happened. I also think his presence points out other flaws in AEW, specifically, the fact that in almost any other industry, Miro, Kip Sabian, and Penelope Ford would have been fired for their conduct, regardless of why they were upset. I don't wish that, or anything (although she is terrible, in-ring), but if you're going to trumpet issues of social justice and charity, at least be consistent in application. That said, IDGAF, because I don't feel entitled to a company behaving as I would. If only more people were thinking like this. I really want to tune into most things week after week but I have a hard time as most of Jim's criticism's while harsh at times for some folks are pretty warranted. If there was some world where he would get along with everyone (though I don't blame him for not) it would be better for wrestling overall.
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 29, 2021 11:54:28 GMT -5
I'm going to get these because they look close enough to the NECA Toony Terrors that they can be in scale with what are now basically Halloween decorations for me haha
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 28, 2021 15:51:11 GMT -5
When can we get Dino Bravo, Hercules, Dynamite Kid or Tamina? Also can we expect Jesse the Body, Harley Race and Dolph Ziggler? Or maybe one of those. Q&A never change. I’m starting to think they don’t even use questions asked by fans, and If they do, I think they reword it to the way they want it asked. Bruh...
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 28, 2021 10:15:19 GMT -5
I think it's a nice idea but I wouldn't put weight on something like WWE getting a fan list from Mattel (while of course both companies also already have talent in mind and data/information that they utilize themselves as Steve discussed) and approving/disapproving of it and it only. I would say Steve is pretty spot on when he says "if you want them, we want them" so it's not like a name like Gangrel, Hardcore Holly or Sandman is not considered or discussed.
Basically no one is forgetting any talent, especially a popular talent, and there are just things we as fans have to wait and see on.
I'm hoping for a lot of these names myself.
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 28, 2021 8:32:45 GMT -5
I appreciate everyone's feedback so far and there are some good points - I also understand the frustrations in repeat questions. That said, I think it's pretty obvious what sort of thing can and can't be revealed, however, and that just makes this a bigger challenge.
I'm not opposed to a shortened list or a possible poll or something like that and I know it's tough for people who either already have a Dolph Ziggler or Tamina or know what's obvious like Dominik coming into the line, but I want to make sure we're covering the entire fanbase that's watching which isn't limited to folks here or even folks who are super in-the-know. Some people just don't have a previous Ziggler and are curious if he's going to be in a future lineup and for me that fits within this same discussion when we have limited time on camera with Mattel. Aside from that though I'd say if anyone is expecting a 'we've made a deal with the estate of Blackjack Mulligan' type hint, it isn't going to happen.
I'd say in the future it might be better to formulate a question about this to reference the era of the wrestlers you're looking for or get more specific:
- Can we expect more Ruthless Aggression era wrestlers in the future like Tyson Tomko, Matt Morgan or a classic Team Angle set?
- Over the years we've asked about Gangrel who was a staple of the Attitude Era being made and we haven't seen him yet - is this any closer to being a possibility?
Something like this is in my eyes probably going to be a more dynamic question than someone asking in one line "WHEN CAN WE HAVE STAN HANSEN" if we're talking outside of a grand list.
Even with that, though, I wouldn't expect a specific answer beyond what you're used to. Couldn't hurt to give it a shot!
Appreciate the responses.
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 28, 2021 4:10:50 GMT -5
We were definitely limited on time this year (both setting up and actual recording) so for sure sorry for the questions that were missed. Save them to add to a Q&A thread in the future and tag me and I'll be sure to make sure they get in. Hope everyone enjoyed everything else that came out.
As far as the list of names goes, if anyone can think of a better way to ask those types of questions that gets a valuable answer other than the one we all know is coming I'm all ears. I've kind of despised the time it takes to ask "when will we see so-and-so", obvious or non-obvious talent because of that and it evolved into me just gathering those names into a list so anyone that's new around here can see a response. But otherwise it's a tough thing to put forward.
Thanks for watching, also!
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 27, 2021 14:19:28 GMT -5
All for this so far!
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 27, 2021 13:53:35 GMT -5
I love Child's Play and I'm all for this series. Even the ones I used to hate like Seed I've warmed up to in recent years (Curse is for sure the worst out of all 7 movies and that's sayin a lot). I'm with Valbroski though as I just wish Justin Whalen was Andy here instead of Alex Vincent. Nothing against the guy. I love how in the last movie he basically keeps original Chucky in a box and tortures him in private while he goes out on Tinder dates haha.
I skipped the remake but I'll watch basically anything Child's Play at this point!
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 27, 2021 7:56:19 GMT -5
This is the most tired, overblown debate in wrestling and I can't wait until it's over one day (if that ever happens).
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 26, 2021 15:54:19 GMT -5
This is a great thread that I can get behind even though I love a lot of the hot takes referenced here. As a fellow cranky old man I can relate.
That said I really can't think of a good example at the moment but I think Thandie Newton sucks so I wasn't thrilled to see her in Solo which I thought otherwise was pretty well cast. I am going to have to come back to this thread when I think of someone that really didn't hit the mark for me with something in the way this thread is asking.
Hooray for grumpy threads!
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 23, 2021 10:48:56 GMT -5
MAN
TODAY IS GONNA BE FUN
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Post by RSCTom on Jul 22, 2021 8:56:15 GMT -5
My exposure other than the occasional match was mostly through NES/SNES games so I didn't think much of it one way or the other until my brother won tickets to a house show in like 1997 or 98. I started actually watching then and was hooked and bounced back between WWE/WCW. Grew out of it after the nWo disbanded in 2002 and got back into it when joining RSC in 2008.
So, pretty neutral and never really swung pro/anti too heavy. It's fun to be a fan of.
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 23, 2021 9:20:14 GMT -5
Start with a shrine! When it happens to me that these figures (or any figures in general for that matter) feel overwhelming or like they're everywhere, I at the very least condense the display I want to have out. So, pick some of your ABSOLUTE favorites - be it figures or characters - and limit how many you're going to have out. Then if you start to inventory the ones you have in your bins, you can mix and match until you have something you're happy with and slowly expand from there if you want more on display. Good luck!
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 21, 2021 16:01:09 GMT -5
Anyone mess with/customize the X-Pac at all yet? I think the figure looks great and the headband looks awesome in the back but in the front he's kind of swimming in it. Could it be trimmed down and just kind of glued to the head similar to how he usually gets a scan done?
Same with the Kane mask. Awesome accessory but I don't really dig the hair mold - probably cheaper than doing something with an adjustable strap I'm sure. Anyone trim this down and put their own elastic on it?
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 18, 2021 12:18:03 GMT -5
Anyone mess with the X-Pac bandana at all? The knot in the back looks good but he looks like he's swimming in it in the front. My 'adjusting' days are pretty much done but I'd be willing to break out some scissors or something if there's an easy way to plug that in like on some of his other figs.
Also, same with the Kane mask...the hair makes sense but I feel like a mask with an adjustable/elastic strap would work better. Can imagine that probably would've been a pain in the neck to tool, though.
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Post by RSCTom on Jun 1, 2021 8:35:31 GMT -5
Hey y'all, Not necessarily a wrestling figure question but I have a smaller scale ('4) figure that I want to make a molded 'peg' for. It's a Loyal Subjects Ghostbuster and the proton pack sucks, so I found a bigger, nicer one and want to apply it. The pegs for the accessory and the peg hole on the figure line up, but they are too short. Any thoughts on a moldable plastic that can fixate permanently to the accessory and I can shape to fit into that hole? Hey Tom, I would probably suggest aves apoxie sculpt. You can mold it to exactly what you’re looking for. The work time is pretty decent and it air cures. Used it for years on multiple projects. Thanks man! Good looks. I will grab some of this.
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