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Post by wwetnafan98 on Jul 19, 2013 8:28:07 GMT -5
Just windering why mattel has always made some type of legend/flashback for exclusives. Is there a reason and also I personally think a heel turn ryback would've been great with the beanie jacket and pants
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Post by Chip on Jul 19, 2013 8:31:56 GMT -5
because its in the name "Exclusive"
most of the time Ringside wants their exclusives to be something you most likely couldn't get at retail.
They tried doing the current-guy in a different attire thing with Mysterio and look how that turned out (he's still in stock, and cheap as hell)
Mattel might release a heel Ryback in the regular Elite line...but they wouldn't be releasing say "Hardcore Kane"
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Post by Next Man’s Yeeter on Jul 19, 2013 8:32:28 GMT -5
There's no need at all for a Ryback figure in pants anyway, and if there was, we'd get it as a retail release. The reason that the Exclusives are always Flashback type figures is because that's the market that makes up most of Wfigs and RSC's customer base.
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Post by wwetnafan98 on Jul 19, 2013 8:48:42 GMT -5
Okay I was just asking and they should do a vote once a year for one exclusive chosen by us
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Post by qdogg on Jul 19, 2013 8:51:15 GMT -5
If im not mistaken they were going to do a Zach Ryder but that one ended up in Elite 17 and they did a different one instead, I think nWo Savage. I dont know that was the rumor anyway. It wouldnt bother me if they did a current guy but I prefer to get some flashback ones. And I doubt we would of seen flashback Brock in the elite line as well, thats why RSC got it! Mattel already has those flashback spots filled obviously with Road Dogg, Billy Gunn and Rikishi now.
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Post by poindizzle on Jul 19, 2013 8:55:57 GMT -5
In addition to the above stated things, RSC wants something that's going to sell well for them, and there's not a week that goes by without a thread about FB Brock and there hasn't been a Q&A since his return that didn't have that question asked. Ringside would have been leaving money on the table since they lurk here and know that's what we've been clamoring for.
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Post by AlexWestCollects on Jul 19, 2013 9:15:59 GMT -5
Cuz they sell.
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Post by MrPerfect25 on Jul 19, 2013 9:45:19 GMT -5
Cuz they're geared more towards collectors. If we got a RSC Ryback I'd eat nails.
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Post by JTG on Jul 19, 2013 9:48:25 GMT -5
I don't normally collect Flashback figures so I see where you're coming from. There was a time where I wished Ringside would carry a modern exclusive, but as already mentioned the chances of any modern figure being released at retail will sell well enough. The people buying these online exclusives are most likely adult collectors and want these Flashbacks that otherwise wouldn't sell at retail. With that said, I'm kind of surprised that Brock was made into a Ringside exclusive considering it would have sold very well at retail.
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Post by savage on Jul 19, 2013 9:48:49 GMT -5
Id be dissapointed if they made any exclusive that isnt a flashback.
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Post by RybackV1 on Jul 19, 2013 10:19:30 GMT -5
I LOVE your idea for a Heel Ryback Exclusive!!
But yeah it seems as of late they are actually listening to the boards. Everyone was BUGGING for a 2001 Tanktop Kane and FB Brock. Everyone was bugging for a Hardcore title and an resized/shiny Undisputed title. And look what we've got!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2013 11:14:22 GMT -5
Current guys don't really sell well like flashbacks being exclusives. I think flashbacks are much cooler exclusives. Another reason might be is that they don't make enough flashbacks in the elite line
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Post by Squid: The Anti-Hero on Jul 19, 2013 13:00:14 GMT -5
I LOVE your idea for a Heel Ryback Exclusive!! But yeah it seems as of late they are actually listening to the boards. Everyone was BUGGING for a 2001 Tanktop Kane and FB Brock. Everyone was bugging for a Hardcore title and an resized/shiny Undisputed title. And look what we've got! There's already an elite heel ryback coming out. He's in elite 24 |
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Post by RybackV1 on Jul 19, 2013 14:09:34 GMT -5
I LOVE your idea for a Heel Ryback Exclusive!! But yeah it seems as of late they are actually listening to the boards. Everyone was BUGGING for a 2001 Tanktop Kane and FB Brock. Everyone was bugging for a Hardcore title and an resized/shiny Undisputed title. And look what we've got! There's already an elite heel ryback coming out. He's in elite 24 Idont think he ever wore that singlet as a heel. Did he? |
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 19, 2013 14:15:53 GMT -5
As others have said, putting out flashbacks as exclusives is smart on Ringside's part because these are figures that wouldn't normally be put out in regular Elite lines. It doesn't make sense to do an exclusive of an alternate attire of a current Superstar, for example, because people wouldn't justify spending $30 on a figure they could get for half that cost in a similar look at retail. They have to offer something to truly make it "exclusive" that would make people want to buy it.
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Post by Squid: The Anti-Hero on Jul 19, 2013 16:45:15 GMT -5
There's already an elite heel ryback coming out. He's in elite 24 Idont think he ever wore that singlet as a heel. Did he? Not completely sure. I thought he did at least. |
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Post by PVA on Jul 20, 2013 9:10:27 GMT -5
As others have said, putting out flashbacks as exclusives is smart on Ringside's part because these are figures that wouldn't normally be put out in regular Elite lines. It doesn't make sense to do an exclusive of an alternate attire of a current Superstar, for example, because people wouldn't justify spending $30 on a figure they could get for half that cost in a similar look at retail. They have to offer something to truly make it "exclusive" that would make people want to buy it. Exactly. It is going to be a tough sell for an exclusive to be a current guy. Exclusives are higher priced plus pricey shipping makes it less likely to sell another rey mysterio or even ryback when you already have plenty floating around in retail for a 3rd of the price. If you don't care for the flashbacks/legends then save your money and pass on the rsc exclusives. |
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Post by WMDman on Jul 20, 2013 9:24:34 GMT -5
Is this guy for real?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2013 9:25:10 GMT -5
Cause thats what WE THE PEOPLE! Want.
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Post by demolitionrulz on Jul 20, 2013 19:25:12 GMT -5
Since they have a Flashback DX HHH and the New Age Outlaws coming out, I'd like to see a DX Flashback Shawn Michaels from the same era as HHH as the next exclusive, then we could have all 4 of them.
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