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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 18, 2023 15:35:54 GMT -5
My buddy from the toy shop told me he doesn't think there is going to be any set formula anymore so it could be three flashbacks or even three current stars. I sorta agree with you though I'm thinking they're saving The Outsiders for the Monday Night War Line but then again I heard Kevin Nash is complaining about his checks from WWE so maybe they should get these out as fast as possible. Does he post here? If not can you just reveal his name? At some point it seems it would make sense to say Chad thinks it will no longer be a formula than "my buddy who owns his own toy shop" every time. ...living the gimmick... 😉 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 18, 2023 3:55:56 GMT -5
WM9 Steiner's are huge wants for me. Putting Bron in the set makes perfect sense. Agree about the Steiners. But Bron... while it would make sense family-wise, I don't think any NXT guy (or girl) will - or should - get an UE figure, when there are legitimate main-eventers on the main roster that haven't had an UE figure yet (and big-name Legends/Flashbacks that would probably sell much better). |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 17, 2023 23:55:18 GMT -5
With it being the 20th set in the series I thought it would be cool for Mattel to do something special with Ultimate Edition Series 20. With the series now being 3 figures a set this is what I would like to see and what I think would sell the most units. nWo Wave
Hollywood Rules Hollywood Hogan Ultimate Edition
Kevin Nash elite 16 in Ultimate Edition
Scott Hall elite 51 in Ultimate EditionWhat would you guys like to see??? ...that would be amazing! Do we know if it's 2 modern/current and 1 Flashback/Legend going forward (like UE19)? |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 16, 2023 20:48:09 GMT -5
Ultimate Rumble Cody would be a freakin beaut I'm certain there will be a main-line UE Cody release, so you never know... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 16, 2023 20:41:14 GMT -5
I’m hoping Dustin Rhodes can get a legends deal, if he wants, after his AEW run. An Ultimate Goldust would be exceptional. I'd kill for that. So many looks they could still do on top of an Ultimate 1995/6 one...1997 babyface, 1998 TAFKA Goldust, 1999 with Meanie, etc. I'd also kill for a Goldust funko pop, which they should have done while he was still there. UE '95/96 Goldust would be amazing - they could really go to town on the robe and face scans... 😎 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 16, 2023 20:35:22 GMT -5
Mankind with the stolen Barbie sock  Love it! Now you just have to draw Mr Socko's eyes and mouth on... 😄 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 16, 2023 20:30:55 GMT -5
At this point I'm hoping they will announce a better rollout plan with Walmart for the remaining RA and upcoming MNW figures. Maybe a better online/pickup setup or something. My excitement always sinks when I see something really cool on the SDCC (or other) reveals........ and then see that it's a Walmart Exclusive. Like, crap, It's going to be real hard to get, if I get it at all. ...this is how we (UK) feel for ALL store exclusives, lol. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 14, 2023 23:51:24 GMT -5
^ Defining Moments nesting dolls... 😄
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 14, 2023 17:32:02 GMT -5
I’m really hoping for a Macho in the Coliseum Collection line. I want an Ultimate Randy in trunks already. I'm in 2 minds about this - I definitely want a CC Randy... but at the same time, he's already had 4 UE figures and there are a lot of potential CC guys that haven't even had one. Same issue with Warrior and Bret too... |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 14, 2023 2:49:48 GMT -5
AxelSmackdown that's great, thanks! I didn't realise they were that small. It's a shame they couldn't keep them the same size as before, but I suppose we should be grateful they came back in the first place...
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 14, 2023 1:17:12 GMT -5
AxelSmackdown thanks for those pics. Could you possibly do one with the new DM box next to a current Elite one?
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 13, 2023 20:59:01 GMT -5
Let’s not just stop there.. let’s get an ultimate 02/03 Kane Might as well throw in a 2008/2009 era Kane while we're at it Yeah... I'd like his 3 main looks as Ultimate Editions: we've had his main/all-red look - so 2004-2011/no mask, and 2012+ "return". |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 13, 2023 19:18:31 GMT -5
Is the box size the same size as the last ones like Hogan,Shinsuke… Nope, much smaller. The outer box is nice. But individually the smaller packaging is disappointing IMO. It’s quite the difference. I am a little bit disappointed with the figures too. The blood on Mankind is awful in hand and Shawn’s gear just does not fit right. Bret is too similar to two other figures we have of him. Cody is the best of the four I think. Maybe they made the boxes smaller, so they could all fit in that big one easier? I like all the figures - my only real issues are that Bret's jacket is incredibly plain/disappointing (the original one from 10+ years ago looked much better). And Shawn seems to suffer from that weird/smooth-face Ken-doll look (like the Legends Scott Hall), lol. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 12, 2023 23:41:58 GMT -5
I think he means how it’s like a normal shoulder painted white yet he’s wearing an actual shirt and his upper arms are molded shirt sleeves yes sir you are right... It does not look good. I wasn't a fan at first - but if you want that articulation point, how else would you do it? I think the main problem with this Mankind is how they've positioned him/his arms in the box (AND put on that ridiculous "you can't see me" hand) - it doesn't make the figure look good. Buuuut... if you see him out of the box - with his arms down and the normal hand on - he looks SO much better:  I think he fits in/could pass as an Ultimate Edition figure too, minus the toe articulation... you can't see his torso articulation underneath - and no-one will be taking his shirt off anyway, lol. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 12, 2023 21:32:10 GMT -5
Hey Steve - the render for the UE Legends Bret Hart had 3 heads... do you know why the 3rd one wasn't included? (will it be used for the MNW UE Bret?)  Cheers. |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 12, 2023 16:52:46 GMT -5
Always order something with a box set. Never order it by itself. My shipper and other figs came inside a bigger box with lots of paper protection. ...great tip! 👍 |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 12, 2023 2:28:38 GMT -5
Bill, known for keeping figures based on specific events… I bet it’s the Rumble 01 singlet and they just chose iconic Kurt face expressions Maybe... That crying face just seems bang-on for the event/attire when he first won the title though:  |
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 12, 2023 0:16:30 GMT -5
OK... I'm 99% certain Kurt will come in the blue singlet he wore at No Mercy 2000 (when he first won the title - hence the crying face/head).
The red "trunks" underneath are from the Royal Rumble 2001 (where he wrestled with the straps down), so it's a 2-in-1 figure.
Pretty cool.
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 11, 2023 23:34:02 GMT -5
Awesome pics... brother!!
Not gonna lie - I really like the rubber shirt... it seems to fit better than the cloth ones(?). I don't really know which I prefer 🤔
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Post by SteveHulk on Jun 11, 2023 23:23:17 GMT -5
Welp before this gets locked for discussing murderers, cross-dressers & and whatever other weird fetishes yall have....Ill just say I welcome Muhammad Ali figure to the collection. Getting Ali signed to a Legends deal is quite the coup by WWE IMO. That's exactly what I thought... a. he's arguably the most famous and recognisable sports-person of all time; b. he's a cultural icon with a large fanbase (like Elvis, The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe etc.); c. he had a role in the main-event of the very first Wrestlemania Even if younger or current-roster fans aren't interested in his figure, I'd imagine most (all?) Legends and Flashback collectors will be. Personally, I can't wait... I've been a huge fan of Ali - the man/character and his fights - since I was about 10. I even did a talk on his life and times for my English GCSE final, years later 🤓. |
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