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Post by wayneyb on Aug 25, 2016 12:23:25 GMT -5
Bradford TRU was pretty stacked today but looks like they are struggling to move certain figures.
Full pegs of Sid, full peg of each Nasty Boy and they've been sat there weeks.
They have a lot of DM Sting, shame its the laced boots one. Also plenty of Network Spotlight figs and Boss Man is reduced to £19.99
They had a ton of the latest battle pack series with the Dudleys and Basic series 63.
They also had a full set of zombie figs at £16.99. First I didnt want these at all, then I warmed to them. I had a couple in hand today and put them back, cant decide if I actually want them, not at £16.99 anyway its almost Elite price.
If they come down at some point I may pick them up
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Post by wayneyb on Aug 18, 2016 14:06:43 GMT -5
.......My Granite Warrior arrived!!!!! I jizzed a little bit. The missus looked at me like a moron, so I negated sharing the price....... How much did you pay for your granite Warrior and where from, if you don't mind sharing? Truly an awesome looking figure, don't see many popping up for sale at all so great work on finding one! |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 29, 2016 17:18:04 GMT -5
Hi guys just wanting a bit of advice re painting. I've been filling some gaps in my collection recently and have just picked up a Series 3 Shelton Benjamin. The figure was in good condition, played with but all of the scuffs came off with a pencil eraser. Only thing is scuffs to the hair has removed some of the paint.  Any advice in how to fix it, type of paint, brush etc... Has anyone fixed up a Shelton Benjamin before, can anyone suggest the best colour to use. Would you recommend repainting the whole hair or just touching up where it has worn? Sorry for the noob questions but I have never painted a figure before and have zero art skills, willing to give it a go though. Cheers in advance |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 29, 2016 3:14:08 GMT -5
Send a pm to Jessica99 on these boards - make sure to include a picture
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 28, 2016 17:02:08 GMT -5
I really wanna see Bills collection. You know Magnum had been on his shelf for awhile. He has to have stuff we don't even know about. It's also obvious that he likes to keep things a secret for the surprise element as well as situations when figs get canceled. Whats the betting Bill has elite NWO Hogan and Geoffrey Hardy in his collection |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 28, 2016 16:22:40 GMT -5
Almost certain of Shockmaster being available on Mattycollector or RSC now after that
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 26, 2016 15:06:02 GMT -5
I decided to take the plunge and order Bret "Hitman" Hart online. I am relieved to report that there are no quality issues. With the Summer holidays in full swing, i decided against my best judgement to visit Smyths in Bromborough. To my dismay there was only 1 Kevin Owens of sufficient quality. Then disaster struck, a handsome young women with her young child entered the fray. Guess who the child wanted? You got it Kevin Owens. I politely informed her that deals are coming and she might be best waiting. She seemed quite happy and asked me about the deals, as she could do some saving money since her divorce. I then asked her for her number, she was initially apprehensive but then agreed. As I was walking off she shouted "how do you know about these deals?" To which i replied "a lad called Taker on the forum". I panicked after realising what i said. Long story short, she told me not to message her and also her son bought Kevin Owens. The most unfortunate thing about this story is that its true. I shall now wait for Samoa Joe, Mr Owens and Jim "The Anvil". Brilliant |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 24, 2016 14:28:24 GMT -5
So is it a re- release or a re-paint? Who cares the tru version is half the price👍🏻 To me I considered it a rerelease. Yeh more of a re-release with minor detail differences and minus the ball and chain The new Elite Warrior re-release of Legends Series 6 also has very minor difference in that his wrist bands are in inverted colours and black winged eagle belt instead of yellow. No idea if the re-released HBK, purple Undertaker and Kamala have any similar minor detail differences in them from their original elites? |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 24, 2016 14:24:05 GMT -5
So which patches are correct? Both, google shows pictures of him with both patches arrows pointing up and down |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 24, 2016 14:10:51 GMT -5
E14 on left and Network on right Network figure has larger name tag, inverted shoulder patches and only 1 Police badge on sleeve E14 also came with ball & chain accessory    |
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 22, 2016 12:20:30 GMT -5
Brock looks like Goro from Mortal Kombat
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 17, 2016 15:12:07 GMT -5
Went to Kirkstall Smyths today in Leeds.
Picked up E43 Samoa Joe and Owens. Managed to find a decent Owens every other one had paint blotches or marks on them.
Plan on picking up the Hart Foundation and Kofi at some point too.
Was tempted with the DM Ultimate Warrior, but again poor paint apps and marks on every figure out means i'll wait.
Found out today that a new Smyths is opening in Bradford in October, which is good for me. Easier for me to get to than the 2 Leeds stores and will also be very close to the Bradford TRU
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 17, 2016 10:17:29 GMT -5
Really cool set. Will defo pick this up if I get chance
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Post by wayneyb on Jul 7, 2016 17:52:39 GMT -5
Went to Bradford TRU today and got Becky and Sting basics
They had DM Sting but laced boots so I passed
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 29, 2016 17:40:01 GMT -5
I got RSC Jericho a few weeks ago and didnt get a customs charge. But others have been charged for single figures recently, and I have been charged previously.Also, are the DM Stings that people are finding in TRU the ones with the laced boots or corrected boots? Do you remember the value they put on the sticker on the box? I dont recall the value on the package but it is probably the genuine value of the item, as that is what RSC usually declare. In the past I have had the barricade set and also seperately a full elite set from RSC delivered without any customs charges so I would agree that some seem to slip through our customs. |
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 29, 2016 14:32:31 GMT -5
I got RSC Jericho a few weeks ago and didnt get a customs charge. But others have been charged for single figures recently, and I have been charged previously.
Also, are the DM Stings that people are finding in TRU the ones with the laced boots or corrected boots?
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 20, 2016 19:04:28 GMT -5
I really hope its true, its true!!
Taking it with a pinch of salt for now though.
Hopefully it will happen soon, if only to put him in the Hall of Fame im not sure there are many serious headliners left to put in.
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 20, 2016 12:49:41 GMT -5
when will elite 43 will be in stock ? do argos got new figures in or there still got old ones in? I found Argos were pretty poor for Elite figures but were good for picking up Basics. They were always on offer 2 for £15 and usually got new sets before TRU. Not been to Argos for a while though since a Smyths opened up quite near me. |
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 17, 2016 11:20:26 GMT -5
So some people got it for under 18 quid including postage? Unlikely. Therefore, it's hit and miss. NO....Ringside put a lower price on the slip, like 17.99 dollars (14quid) ......hence it was picked up as under 18 quid after postage.
If they put 30 bucks on it, you are going to get a charge
Also, you have to remember that the Pound dollar rate is absolute turd and items around this price are RIGHT on the cusp and can slip either side on a daily basis.
I got the barricade set from ringside which cost a lot more than $18 and had no customs charge. I also ordered a complete Elite set for over $100 and got that with no customs charge. Yet i've had single RSE and been stung. Hit and miss in my personal experience, although it shouldn't be. |
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Post by wayneyb on Jun 17, 2016 5:29:03 GMT -5
Just got my Y2J from Ringside, 14 pound customs charge!! Just a heads up for anyone considering it. They are so hit and miss. I got mine a couple weeks ago with no customs charge. But I have been stung before. |
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