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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 16, 2023 4:26:04 GMT -5
I don't know... personally, I think the face/likeness is clearly Jey, regardless of the wrong hair. At least on the 2 additional heads, anyway -  I don't have mine in hand yet though, so maybe I'll think otherwise seeing them in-person. I'm not really happy with the overall look of any of his heads though, so have just ordered a loose Battle-pack Jimmy to put the head on my UE (...thanks to shanieomaniac for the suggestion!) -  I painted his tips (and Jey's too) and it's more than satisfying enough for my shelf. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 16, 2023 4:02:29 GMT -5
Thanks for the info, guys... I think I might shoot them an email just for my peace of mind(!).
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 18:01:19 GMT -5
I also just did an Ultimate conversion of the RSC WM 12 Ultimate Warrior:   Nice! |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 17:46:28 GMT -5
International collector based in Ireland. If you folks in the UK think you have issues getting stuff-you want to try my options out for size. Since the absolute disaster of brexit my options have been halved again because I can no longer buy from online stores in the UK. I use Amazon frequently(and its useful) but a lot of doors were closed to me because of the severe customs the EU imposed on the UK after that nonsensical decision. Also? There are MANY speciality stores here in Ireland that get allsorts from Hasbro, Mcfarlane you name it....but CANT get legends etc from Mattel. I am good friends with the man who runs one of the biggest CBS here in Ireland and Mattel wont give him ANYTHING wrestling related. My friend Conor has been management in Smyths for some time now and says they are a very difficult to deal with in terms of what they want and what they can get. so I call nonsense on them trying to get int retailers to take more stuff. Smyths have been asking for legends for the better part of a decade and told no. I was amazed they are getting them(it wont last because that wave is going to warm hard) and the "best of" series. ...and why are Smyths charging a full £8 MORE for Legends figures than standard Elites? Where do they get this RRP from? Mattel? |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 17:39:20 GMT -5
Not even changing the banner and text. Too soon, man. ...I know, right? 🤦♂️ |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 6:43:05 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set. They’ve already started to ship. I’ve gotten mine already and seen several others gotten theirs as well. ...😧 Did you get a shipping notification? |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 4:27:54 GMT -5
Anyone know when MC are scheduled to ship Ali? I ordered in the first 5 minutes - and haven't even been charged yet... Really looking forward to getting the set.
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 4:21:31 GMT -5
RVD is figure of the year contender for sure absolutely not What's wrong with it? It looks amazing... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 15, 2023 0:46:15 GMT -5
The arms are removable - I don't have the figures yet, but I watched Alex West Collects review and he pulls them out easily and says not many people realise they're removable... 👍 Hmm... I tugged on mine pretty hard and I couldn't get them to pop off. Maybe mine are just stuck? I didn't want to break the figure but yeah. I tugged on I think it was Jimmy's arms and, no luck. Here's the video, if it helps... the arms coming off are at about 8:00 and 14:00 - |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 14, 2023 20:20:05 GMT -5
Is (Ric) Flair not under a Legends deal any more?
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 14, 2023 14:02:39 GMT -5
I just want to echo the OP... as another (long time) UK collector, it's coming to a point where I may just give up - it's becoming less and less fun and more of a headache. Collecting toy figures really shouldn't be this difficult(!).
I'd LOVE to actually buy Mattel's product (Ruthless Aggression Elite & Ultimates, MNW Elites & Ultimates, Superstars figures, various 3 & 4 packs etc)... none of it is available though. It's just so frustrating 😔.
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 14, 2023 5:53:01 GMT -5
You know...Sting being back in the line could be doable. Jake Roberts & Billy Gunn both work full-time for AEW and we still get WWE figures for them - it would be cool if a similar deal could be worked out for the Stinger. It wouldn't really tread on Jazwares' toes either - let Jazwares keep making the modern Sting's, and leave Mattel to cover the WCW looks. Anything is possible, but I don't see Sting signing a Legends deal while he is signed with AEW (he might not even be allowed to). He might not even sign one after he leaves AEW (if he doesn't work as a manager or backstage). It was rumored that Jake gave up his likeness when he got out of his contract early in the 90s. Not sure if something similar happened with Billy or if he had a long Legends contract (sort of like when Hogan came back to WWE but Mattel couldn't make figures of him right away since he had a deal with Storm). They are the exception not the rule though. I want more Sting figures from Mattel, but I think there is a strong possibility that Sting never does business with WWE again.  |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 14, 2023 4:34:01 GMT -5
Did anyone else actually get theirs? I got mine days ago and just realized nobody else had mentioned they received them. The figures are... OK. They have a lot of flaws besides just the dull belts. Jimmy's head is even more wretched than I thought it would be and the effect of the grey hair in both their beards looks very awkward, like someone just sprayed random white paint on them rather than any actual natural white patches. Also, The way the pants are made, I swear the "Bloodline" down the legs is in the wrong place. It's almost the whole way to the back of the pants. ALSO, the shirts! I don't know what Mattel is thinking with this new shirt design but with these figures not having the removable arms of previous UE figures, those shirts are damn near impossible to put on them. And god forbid you do figure photography and want to remove them later. They had a great idea with the idea of putting designs on both sides but they forgot to give the fabric any stretch, so I keep feeling like I'm going to tear the shirt in half when I try to put it on. But I guess they're nice enough. I'm glad we got them, I just feel like the overall execution could have been better. Shiny belts and an actual Jimmy Uso head or two would have gone a long way towards making this set worth the money, but hey, who am i to complain? They're still on my shelf anyway, albeit with some swapped heads and (Once I figure out how to display them) a set of shiny belts that I had from before. ETA: In case anyone didn't already know, Jimmy and Jey have the exact same shirt but, with some creative fabric folding, you can tuck the bottom of Jey's shirt underneath to give him his crop top look. Just letting you guys know. The arms are removable - I don't have the figures yet, but I watched Alex West Collects review and he pulls them out easily and says not many people realise they're removable... 👍 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 13, 2023 18:17:47 GMT -5
found 2 more rvds and brock’s each also found the rare chase rvd  😮 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 13, 2023 17:40:01 GMT -5
Huge warrior fan/collector but c’mon!
They done it 3x now, who doesn’t have at least one of the attempts (that wanted it) by now? Not to mentioned Jakks CS did it twice as well.
Yes, I agree they didn’t nail it but they are close enough; both elite & Ultimate. I’m all for an upgraded Summerslam 92 and looks we haven’t gotten at all yet. This. I'm happy with the WM6 UE we have... I'd rather see new/different attires. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 13, 2023 16:36:48 GMT -5
I was never interested in this figure because to me I'm not much of a boxing fan and I don't personally see this as that much of a wrestling figure which is what I collect so I can see why it hasn't sold that well. Also newer fans probably don't have that same desire as well. Spoke with Steve at Power-Con. Said that they made a lot more Ali figures than past exclusives. Said the powers that be got excited & wanted to make more despite others voicing their concerns. That being said, he sold the same amount, if not more, than the previous exclusives. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 13, 2023 0:11:21 GMT -5
New Legend: Koko B.Ware
Returning Legend: STING!! As he's in AEW though, I'll say LOD
Holy Crap Legend: Jesse Ventura
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 12, 2023 23:54:44 GMT -5
Not sure if that’s why they produced more…maybe Ali’s estate signing cost more $ and Mattel decided to get as much bang for their buck with this release??? If I understood him correctly then the suits saw it was Ali and saw dollar signs and overprojected his appeal. But still sold well. Would’ve been a sell out if produced at the same numbers as previous figures. ...not bad for a "terrible exclusive" and "a figure no-one wanted"... 😄 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 12, 2023 16:47:45 GMT -5
^ While I usually prefer soft-goods, I actually think a plastic top (similar to the E91 and WM Hollywood figures) would have worked better with this torso/figure.
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Post by SteveHulk on Aug 12, 2023 14:30:24 GMT -5
Spoke with Steve at Power-Con. Said that they made a lot more Ali figures than past exclusives. Said the powers that be got excited & wanted to make more despite others voicing their concerns. That being said, he sold the same amount, if not more, than the previous exclusives. |
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