Bought my first Elite, and Mattel in general. Had a few ques

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Was at the store with my brother and saw Elite 21 AJ, and bought it. Mind you I haven't gotten a wrestling figure since the old rubber jakks toys in late 90's early 2000s. 

I opened it, and really think they did a swell job. I want to buy more, and of my favorite wrestlers. For now, I'd like to get Dolph, Punk, Bryan, Cesaro, Austin "texas rattlesnake", and maybe a couple of others.

Would it just make the most sense to buy now before the price goes up? I've got no intentions of selling them or anything, and would just like to pose them and stuff. Are there any places to get the figures for less loose? I don't use eBay by the way, so that isn't an option for me unfortunately.

Thanks!

EDIT: There is probably no chance of figures being made of Kazuchika Okada is there? 

[Cyan]

I'd say buy what you want when you see it. Prices do go up as time passes. So if you know who you want, get them when you find them.

[SuperJimmy12345]

I have no idea in the slightest who Kazuchika Okada is but you won't be getting a Mattel figure of him anytime soon,if you go to Japan or something they'll have one,they seem to have a figure of everyone and everything (there's an Obama figure with swords for crying out loud).

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Jul 25, 2013 12:30:23 GMT -5 SuperJimmy12345 said:

I have no idea in the slightest who Kazuchika Okada is but you won't be getting a Mattel figure of him anytime soon,if you go to Japan or something they'll have one,they seem to have a figure of everyone and everything (there's an Obama figure with swords for crying out loud).

He is in NJPW, haha. The IWGP Champion right now. 

I didn't know about that Obama toy, Kind of want it as ridiculous as it sounds. hahah

[SuperJimmy12345]

Jul 25, 2013 12:34:56 GMT -5 @beanmanb25 said:

Jul 25, 2013 12:30:23 GMT -5 SuperJimmy12345 said:

I have no idea in the slightest who Kazuchika Okada is but you won't be getting a Mattel figure of him anytime soon,if you go to Japan or something they'll have one,they seem to have a figure of everyone and everything (there's an Obama figure with swords for crying out loud).

He is in NJPW, haha. The IWGP Champion right now. 

I didn't know about that Obama toy, Kind of want it as ridiculous as it sounds. hahah

Nah dude I googled it,a couple of people on here have made customs but there doesn't seem to be any official figures made,sorry.

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Jul 25, 2013 12:42:32 GMT -5 SuperJimmy12345 said:

Jul 25, 2013 12:34:56 GMT -5 @beanmanb25 said:

He is in NJPW, haha. The IWGP Champion right now. 

I didn't know about that Obama toy, Kind of want it as ridiculous as it sounds. hahah

Nah dude I googled it,a couple of people on here have made customs but there doesn't seem to be any official figures made,sorry.

It's all good, haha. Thanks for checking though. I know customs are expensive, but I'd like to buy one at some point.

[RollinsFan44]

Welcome to the Mattel collecting world haha!

[HydroX]

If you see something on the shelf that you like, BUY IT. More than likely, it will not be there if/when you go back for it.... unless it's a Rey Mysterio or Randy Orton.

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Jul 25, 2013 13:55:07 GMT -5 HydroX said:

If you see something on the shelf that you like, BUY IT. More than likely, it will not be there if/when you go back for it.... unless it's a Rey Mysterio or Randy Orton.

Haha. Good advice. I usually see Sheamus, Orton, Mysterio, and Brodus all over the place. 

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Buy what you want. Thats what I do. Only figure I bought cause it will probably be worth alot is Elite 7 Shawn Michaels. But I like him, I like the figure so its all cool really.

[Figure kingdom]

Cheap places to buy loose figures would honestly be Ebay. Other than that I recommend flea markets or garage sales. As for online other than Ebay theres not really a place to buy loose figures for a good price. But check out online retailers like Toys R Us and Mattel Shop and even Wal-Mart for good prices.

I say buy the figures of superstars you really like at the moment you find them. If you hold off on them there is a good chance you wont find it again since these are popular at the moment and sought after by collectors. Hope you have fun on here btw man!

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Went to Walgreens this morning and found the World Champions CM Punk on sale for 4.99!

Excited to have a Punk figurine. I know I'll still pick up Elite 20 Punk, but I couldn't pass this up.

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You can wait for sales... Although, Walmart is a long shot. Since you don't use eBay (best way to find lots), try Craigslist. You can also utilize the trade forum. You don't have to trade wrestling stuff only. Good luck!

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Series 30 D-Bry at thrift store! New in box for $1.07!!

[WalterF]

Jul 28, 2013 21:14:35 GMT -5 @beanmanb25 said:

Series 30 D-Bry at thrift store! New in box for $1.07!!

please tell me you bought it. great deal dude

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Jul 29, 2013 12:42:21 GMT -5 WalterF said:

Jul 28, 2013 21:14:35 GMT -5 @beanmanb25 said:

Series 30 D-Bry at thrift store! New in box for $1.07!!

please tell me you bought it. great deal dude

Sure did! Love me some D-Bry!!

[BrianBaker]

nice

[King Richius]

Most of your wants should be fairly easy to find. If you really want an Austin, pull the trigger on the RSC Exclusive with the Attitude and Smoking Skull belts. Its worth the extra few bucks and I don't know when we might see another elite Austin figure from Mattel.

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Jul 29, 2013 15:31:46 GMT -5 King Richius said:

Most of your wants should be fairly easy to find. If you really want an Austin, pull the trigger on the RSC Exclusive with the Attitude and Smoking Skull belts. Its worth the extra few bucks and I don't know when we might see another elite Austin figure from Mattel.

Yeah, I'll definitely pull the trigger on that Austin.

I was able to get the Elite 18 Mysterio for $5 new. I know it's not hard to find, but it looks pretty cool. Keep an eye on secondary sellers on Amazon, this one popped up when I was looking earlier.