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Post by Zincdust on Jan 16, 2018 10:41:50 GMT -5
Because a lot of the Hasbros has it so these copy the Hasbros, hence, the same moves. Hasbros only used a handful of moves so there aren’t too many options So make new moves then They did with the Cena/Warrior press slam to the side thing, but people (on here, anyway) seemed to dislike it. Maybe due to the chest seam; I can't remember for sure.
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 8, 2018 14:48:37 GMT -5
I would love it and buy every single one of 'em!
ON THE OTHER HAND, we'd hear "CENA as a GALOOB?! Where the hell are Tommy Rich and Cuban Assassin?! Mattel has failed and should go out of business." "Ugh, Stan Hansen in BLACK?! Why not a more colorful attire? That was the worst choice possible." "I can't believe that AJ's rib tattoos are the wrong font size. This is the worst disaster since the Hindenburg."
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 8, 2018 11:56:12 GMT -5
I've lived near Boise, Idaho and near Portland, Oregon.
Since my first live WWF show in February of 1988 (Jeebus, nearly 30 years ago), I've been to dozens of live shows for both WWF/WWE & WCW in Boise, Portland, Salt Lake City, Kennewick WA, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane, Yakima and Eugene OR.
Only one PPV, however. And that was No Mercy 2008 in Portland.
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 5, 2018 11:38:44 GMT -5
There has been a lot of complaints about the same molds being used over and over so far. I took a better look at the 16 figures released so far. Obviously, the 4 jumpers, Goldberg, HHH, Sting and Rollins, all have the same upper and lower body mold. As far as the rest of them, these group of figures have the same upper body. Austin and AJ. Brock and Rock. Cena and Warrior. Ambrose, Kane and Taker (minus the tie). Reigns, KO and Mankind have unique upper body molds. Lower body pairings are Ambrose and Reigns, Taker and Kane, Austin, Mankind and AJ. Unique lower body molds are KO, Warrior, Cena, Brock and Rock. I think there is more diversity than people think. The large amount of jumpers is definitely the biggest sticking point so far, especially with 4 more on the way. Thank you for doing the research on this. Looks like it took a fair bit of detective work, and as someone who was curious about the reusing of parts, I whole-heartedly appreciate what you've done.
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 2, 2018 19:03:26 GMT -5
goddamit, this thread reminded me of Garrett Bischoff’s ridiculous tna run...*pukes*
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 2, 2018 17:17:37 GMT -5
Tough choice between Butch Reed and Ronnie Garvin, but ultimately I went with Garvin. Reed had a Galoob figure at least, whereas Garvin hasn't had one (that I know of). Plus Garvin's a former NWA World Champion, so that has to account for something in my book.
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Post by Zincdust on Jan 2, 2018 15:12:06 GMT -5
No particular order: 01. Christian "At Last" (loved that Queen/Opera Man mash-up) 02. Mark Henry "Sexual Chocolate" 03. Billy Gunn "Ass Man" 04. Gangrel "Blood" 05. Disco Inferno "Disco Fever" 06. James Storm "Sorry About Your Damn Luck" 07. Paul Orndorff's WCW "Wonderful"... Good gravy, this was so cheesy, it was AWESOME 08. Ernest Miller/Funkasaurus "Somebody Call My Momma" 09. Dude Love (I grew up in the 70s, so this one and "Disco Fever" really hit close to home) 10. The instrumental that the Mountie used briefly before "I'm the Mountie". Made me wanna move to Canada!
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 27, 2017 11:19:50 GMT -5
As far as wrasslin' figs go, I got HOF Piper. Was excited to get it!!
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 15, 2017 9:37:21 GMT -5
Just HOF Piper & Steele, and then I'll have everything I want until some new Retros come out.
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 11, 2017 15:33:44 GMT -5
Triple H/Steph 1999-2001 "The McMahon-Helmsley Era" Jiminy Christmas, EVERY dang episode of WWF *ANYTHING* would open with a 20+ minute promo from these two. Including at least one "I-uh AM-uh THE-uh GAME-uh!!!" (Well, probably not Sunday Night Heat, but I wouldn't be surprised if even Heat had a few episodes with these two starting it off.)
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 10, 2017 15:39:53 GMT -5
Howdy folks;
Just as the title states, Target Cartwheel has a mobile coupon for 30% off WWE action figures. It reads that it's good for basics, elites & Tough Talkers.
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 9, 2017 10:55:52 GMT -5
I'm really excited that they are making ones for Masters of the Universe! I bought Skeletor, but haven't seen He-Man anywhere. Looking forward to Wave 2 (Beast Man and Teela)! Yes same here but other way around found he man no luck On skeletors yet, and I am excited too, series 2 is gonna be awesome I just really hope it sells well so we can get playsets (castle grey skull) and literally every figure from the show and army buil this atleantian guys I forgot the species name lol Do you happen to be referring to my all-time favorite MOTU character, Mer-Man?!
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 9, 2017 2:24:39 GMT -5
I'm really excited that they are making ones for Masters of the Universe! I bought Skeletor, but haven't seen He-Man anywhere. Looking forward to Wave 2 (Beast Man and Teela)!
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 8, 2017 15:30:29 GMT -5
Dumb question; at WG Marvel Legends are 25% off this week. Does anyone know if it applies to the Retros, also? The ad says "25% off Marvel toys or action figures" so, maybe? Hooray! Thank you both!!
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 8, 2017 10:41:52 GMT -5
Stumbled upon a Retro Punisher last night in a Walgreens and about lost it. Had no idea these were a thing, but am REALLY excited about 'em!!
Dumb question; at WG Marvel Legends are 25% off this week. Does anyone know if it applies to the Retros, also?
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Post by Zincdust on Dec 6, 2017 19:16:37 GMT -5
i found this at a yard sale in decent condition, can't remember how much i paid for it tho I also have that one plus the 1/1000 belt version still on-card.
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Post by Zincdust on Nov 29, 2017 19:13:59 GMT -5
Here's another show from 20 years ago that I was at. Hopefully you guys enjoy the results!
WWF @ Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Dome - May 31, 1997 (5,664) Included Brian Pillman cutting a promo in which he belittled the city and said he now knew why Kurt Cobain killed himself Leif Cassidy pinned Bob Holly Blackjack Windham & Blackjack Bradshaw defeated Doug Furnas & Phil LaFon Rockabilly defeated Jesse James Mankind defeated Rocky Maivia via submission with the Mandible Claw The Legion of Doom defeated Crush & Savio Vega Farooq (w/ Savio Vega & Crush) pinned Ahmed Johnson after Crush interfered; Ken Shamrock was the guest referee for the bout Hunter Hearst Helmsley pinned Goldust after Chyna interfered WWF World Champion the Undertaker & WWF Tag Team Champion Steve Austin defeated WWF IC Champion Owen Hart & WWF European Champion Davey Boy Smith via disqualification; after the bout, Austin fought off an interfering Brian Pillman while Taker fought off the Nation
I remember that someone in the crowd threw a full soda cup at Owen Hart and hit him in the shoulder. Owen pointed the culprit out and security removed him.
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Post by Zincdust on Nov 29, 2017 13:17:45 GMT -5
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there an NWO Savage mock-up shown at one point? It wasn't with the rest at the toy show, but I seem to remember a mock-up shown with Enzo & Sami.
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Post by Zincdust on Nov 28, 2017 16:53:01 GMT -5
Everybody in here's goin' "I agree," but where are the results?! I'll start off. This coming February, I'll have been going to live pro wrestling shows for 30 years. And non-televised house shows have absolutely been my favorites. Here are the results of one of the shows I've been to, from 1992 in Salt Lake City, Utah. WWF @ Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center - July 31, 1992 Repo Man pinned Bushwhacker Butch (sub. for Davey Boy Smith) after hitting him with his tow rope behind the referee's back Crush defeated the Brooklyn Brawler via submission with the head vice Bushwhacker Luke (sub. for Sgt. Slaughter) pinned the Mountie with a roll up Tatanka pinned Rick Martel The Ultimate Warrior pinned Papa Shango Kamala pinned Louie Spiccoli with a splash to the back The Nasty Boys defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware when Saggs pinned Ware with an elbowsmash off the top WWF IC Champion Bret Hart pinn Shawn Michaels (w/ Sensational Sherri) after Michaels accidentally hit a running knee on Sherri on the apron Credit: The History Of WWE
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Post by Zincdust on Nov 28, 2017 16:46:41 GMT -5
While I wholeheartedly agree that we should get guys like Diesel and Goldust, why should Mattel just re-release all the guys that Hasbro already did? THAT'S exactly why we're getting current guys, because almost every big name from back in the day has already been done by Hasbro. When they dubbed these "Retro", It was never supposed to mean that we were getting Golden Age wrestlers, it was referring to the style of the figure. Hell, this line wasn't even supposed to go past one wave, so we should be pleased that this seems to be a full blown thing now. Instead, like always, we're pissing and moaning about what we did and didn't get. We're getting a good mix of today's top stars with some older guys that could have been done in the Hasbro style thrown in as well. They're giving us (at long last) a good Ric Flair! That's something to cheer about! Maybe they'll fix Rick Rude and 123 Kid as well. Maybe we'll get managers and female wrestlers. Hey, here's something for you to chew on. When the Hasbro figures were coming out...did you buy them all? If you did...guess what? THEY WERE THE CURRENT STARS AT THE TIME! Just like now. This is as close to a time machine as we're probably ever going to get. So for hug's sake...stop being so hugging negative. We're getting to add to a collection that we thought stopped 23 years ago. How incredible is that? I legit feel like a kid when I find these in stores now. Get some joy in your soul. Hear hear, well spoken, Dude. Personally, I'm happy as heck to be getting a mix of all eras of Superstars. Hate to admit it, but I'd even buy a Barry Horowitz.
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