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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 25, 2023 16:22:39 GMT -5
So, with it looking like the SDCC exclusive figure may be Muhammad Ali Wrestlemania 1 referee - is it possible the next retro wave is: - Hogan
- Richter
- Ali referee
- Mr Wonderful or Captain LouPretty solid mania 1 theme, and they did similar with Mr T iirc… I really hope this doesn't happen. We already got a set themed like that with Piper, Mr. T. Orton, and Mean Gene. I'd be interested in Albano only, but wouldn't buy the set. Personally, I hope series 4 (Lawler, Vader) is a huge hit, and this one flops, so Mattel and Action Figure Attack can see what eras collectors really want.I'd love that set 🤷♂️. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 25, 2023 16:11:36 GMT -5
86-87 as a CC figure, 90-91 as a Retro... then either (or both) as a Flashback Elite or Legend.
I'm not so bothered about his High Energy look, tbh... it was a pretty short-lived team - and we won't be getting a matching Owen anyway.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 25, 2023 14:45:21 GMT -5
Really want Jesse Ventura & Piper in this line. ...we're already getting Piper (with George Steele). |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 22:10:37 GMT -5
I think it looks great. The thing about the SDCC exclusives is the card it comes on. So THAT is what will make this specialYeah, I'm looking forward to see what packaging it comes in... If I had to guess, I'd say it'll be the same as the Coliseum Collection 2-packs - ie. a box containing 2 separate figures of Ali in ref gear and Ali in boxing gear. Ali as ref/Wrestlemania I fits right in with the CC time period too... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 22:03:11 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS! BREAKING NEWS! The image has been found. I repeat, The Image has been found. Spolier alert: link separated to avoid embed twitter.com/ FigureClothing/status /1672700915940306944 Just saw it... Wonder if he will be a solo figure or part of a multi-pack? I think it's an UE 2-pk of Ali in ref gear and boxing gear (with robe). |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 17:14:00 GMT -5
If anyone doesn't want theirs, please hit me up... 😄
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 17:11:28 GMT -5
I can't find it on the 'Bay... can anyone PM me a link or pic?
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 16:32:41 GMT -5
Sooo... did Andre actually ever have the belt with a blue strap? (if not, why on earth did Mattel make it blue?! I presumed it must have been blue at some point...?) Nope, never. I find it incredibly frustrating that such a simple detail wasn’t corrected in time. If you are at all interested, I created this thread about the history of the belt. Happy reading! forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/373709/deep-dive-on-andre-beltGood stuff! Yeah... very frustrating that such a simple mistake happened. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 24, 2023 3:12:09 GMT -5
Sooo... did Andre actually ever have the belt with a blue strap? (if not, why on earth did Mattel make it blue?! I presumed it must have been blue at some point...?)
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 22, 2023 21:38:20 GMT -5
Asuka
Sami Zayn
Mankind (all-brown)
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 22, 2023 21:29:32 GMT -5
Do you guys think they'll actually make a CC figure of Miss Elizabeth though - especially this soon/early into the line? I'm not sure it would be a good move, given how her last 2 Elite figures warmed like absolute crazy (here in the UK at least).
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 22, 2023 2:31:15 GMT -5
Is there something with Val Venis that they couldn't do, or is it just a blanket "he played a porn star" reasoning? I mean they made Chyna and she actually did porn. So if that’s their excuse it’s bs. I do agree - but in Mattel's eyes, the actual WWE character they would be making is of a wrestler-pornstar... unlike Chyna, who's character was a bodyguard/female wrestler. That, and the fact Val's surname sounds too much like *you know what*, they probably just don't want to risk it/go there... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 21, 2023 2:31:28 GMT -5
I find it hard to believe that they would include 1 female in every wave….there arnt that many females that deserve UE treatment. I’ve read that there no rhyme or reason when it comes to each wave of 3 Plenty. Plus there was legit 4 Hogans in a year. There's room for dupes to come. Hmmm... out of the current roster though, there's only really Asuka, Rhea Ripley and Bayley left before going into duplicates... (Trish too, if she counts). If they ARE doing 1 female per-series, I don't think they should limit it to the current roster - then they could add classic Trish, Lita, Chyna, Beth Phoenix... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 20, 2023 23:00:48 GMT -5
Hey Steve - will Ultimate Editions stay at 3 per-wave going forward?
Also, will there be any pattern to the waves (eg. 2 current figures, 1 Legend)?
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 20, 2023 21:37:44 GMT -5
Didn’t think Andre would be this sought after it’s andre these oldheads go ape sh¡t for 80s megastars Heck yes!! Plus it's Andre in a suit, so it stands out from his other figures. Other than Andre though, Elite 100 was pretty disappointing... Becky, Rey and "Stunning Steve" shouldn't have been there - and Cena really should have come with a shirt to make it worthwhile. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 20, 2023 14:52:06 GMT -5
I think these were only included during Mattel's first year of WWE figures: Elite 1-6 and Basic/2-packs 1-7.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 20, 2023 14:40:02 GMT -5
Aren’t the Ultimate Usos coming with em? They had better be the shiny versions(!). |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 19, 2023 20:28:52 GMT -5
I would THINK any upcoming slots for NWO/Wolfpac related attires in UE form are going to be saved for Walmart's Monday Night Wars line no? They might want a wider release for UE NWO/Hall and Nash etc(?)... especially given the issues that most people have finding stuff in Walmart. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 19, 2023 20:11:54 GMT -5
These are great, especially the Hulk Machine. Would be great if Mattel would make one of him, elite would be fine. The parts and accessories you have chosen are perfect:  If Mattel does make this, they could add an extra head for this mask:  Still wonder who they were. They look kind of familiar but I cannot put my finger on it. Yeah... the one in the yellow shirt reminds me a bit of that Mr America guy(?) |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 18, 2023 16:38:45 GMT -5
Surprised we didn't get a Randy Orton in this line... he was one of the main new stars of the era (along with Brock, Cena and Batista).
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