preacher
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Post by preacher on Mar 21, 2016 9:12:07 GMT -5
Looking forward to turning the Jake into a wrestlemania Ricky steamboat. I'm buying them all. Because not only do I dig them but support for the line. I'm sure next will have some others people don't have like diesel or maybe a first in line. I'm not one to jump up and down but thank you Mattel and please fix Jake's torso.
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Post by venomeratt on Mar 21, 2016 9:13:51 GMT -5
I actually dont own a single one of these elites. I only started collecting about two years ago so this is a great opportunity for me to get some classic figures without breaking my account. Im all in.
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thelostweekend
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Post by thelostweekend on Mar 21, 2016 9:13:54 GMT -5
King Booker is one the of the best Elites in the line but I've yet to see these re-releases do well. DM Undertaker is easily the biggest warmed since the DM relaunch and the Network Boss Man looks like it's already a weak seller.
I won't even get into the re-releases being a slight to the people who have been collecting the line for a while and just leave it at Mattel seeming lazy that they aren't just opting to do new figures of guys who have high-value figures on the secondary market.
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Post by fmwpt on Mar 21, 2016 9:15:57 GMT -5
Man, thanks for noticed that figures, King Booker! When E14 go out I have not collected, and now is too expensive that figure. So a new King Booker! It's a dream lol I never thought that a new King Booker would come out, it's a right buy!!!
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grandmasterPRA
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Post by grandmasterPRA on Mar 21, 2016 9:18:48 GMT -5
I'm actually glad I don't want any of these. There are plenty of awesome new guys coming out soon: surfer Sting DM, Jim the Anvil, Nasties, Koko B. Ware, Tugboat, Magnum TA, etc. No reason for any flashback collector to complain. I'm so freaking pumped for Magnum TA, Nasties and Surfer Sting. I have almost all of the Classic Superstars from Jakks so whenever Mattel can actually release a wrestler that Jakks didn't make (there aren't many), I get really excited. Jakks did do the Nasties but they had those stupid molded jacket sleeves on their arms. Only ones I have left that I want are Pedro Morales, Buddy Rogers, Mil Mascaras, Stan Stasiak, Ray Stevens, Eddie Graham, Pat Patterson, Wahoo McDaniel, Larry Zybysko, Haystacks Calhoun, Dory Funk Jr., Ahmed Johnson, BoBo Brazil, Gangrel, Slick, Savio Vega, Perry Saturn, Blackjack Mulligan, Dino Bravo, Marc Mero, STan Hansen, Paul Roma, Chyna, Wendi Richter, Taka Michinoku, Shane Douglas, Jeff Jarrett, D'Lo Brown, Rougeau Brothers, Adrian Adonis, STeve Williams, Berzerker, Barry Harowitz, Alundra Blayze, Ronnie Garvin, SKip & Zip, Rockin Robin, Jazz, Flash Funk, Ivory, Sable, Jacqueline, Bull Nakano, and Owen Hart If Mattel can get these figures made, hopfully all in the next elite series. I will be a happy man.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 9:25:10 GMT -5
You know what I'd like to see? A Jake Roberts from 1996 with a yellow/white snake.
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Post by ZDB on Mar 21, 2016 9:28:42 GMT -5
I know it's not exactly accurate based on camo Edge but if this comes with a Rated R spinner I'd be VERY content Seriously. The way that Mattel has been recently releasing figures with RSE or very hard to find belts as of late has been very pleasing. It's like that first day of Spring, when the weather is just right, no clouds in the sky, and you take a nice inhale outdoors and you go 'everything is going to be alright." Its a bit like that, but less dramatic. Having to get the purple IC, ECW, and Rated-R belts without actually buying the figures was a nightmare lol
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bertptmfus
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Post by bertptmfus on Mar 21, 2016 9:30:08 GMT -5
Yay for Booker!!!!
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MR._SOCKO
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Post by MR._SOCKO on Mar 21, 2016 9:34:19 GMT -5
Wow, this set is just...terrible. I don't want any of them. :/
It's a shame because Hall of Fame 3 was the best series yet in my opinion. I would've gone with:
Edge - WWE debut (before Brood) Booker T - Harlem Heat version or WCW Champion version Jake - 96ish (green tights, gut and vest) Anyone other than George The Animal Steele.
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Post by ZDB on Mar 21, 2016 9:37:07 GMT -5
Booker - I have the E14, so I'm gonna pass. Not really mad at this re-release, it's a good figure. We'll get Harlem Heat in time (hopefully 2003 Booker also).
Jake - Ripped torso ruins it. I have All Stars Jake, I would've gotten this one too but instead I'll use it to covert Basic Steamboat into an Elite WM3 Steamboat
George Steele - I have the legends. Pass on this, great figure but no need for me.
Edge - Will buy and get painted up with purple. This is super disappointing unless it comes with the Rated R belt.
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Post by Midnight on Mar 21, 2016 9:40:06 GMT -5
So is there any idea of when these should be releasing? I'm guessing in Fall. Can't wait to see more of these figures at Comic Con! I would say this Summer. HOF 2 was released last Summer. Yeah your right, I forgot. Can't wait to start finding this series.
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Post by Self-Savior on Mar 21, 2016 9:45:16 GMT -5
Still a decent lineup. I'll definitely be getting them. Like others have said, that Jake is perfect for a Steamboat elite conversion...and I'll probably end up doing it.
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The Dave
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Post by The Dave on Mar 21, 2016 9:48:57 GMT -5
My wallet is very pleased with this line-up.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 9:52:41 GMT -5
Don't mind repaints or rereleases at all and Jake and Edge I'll get but jesus Mattel, a splash of color on edge wouldn't have hurt would it? And George Steele? Ugh.
Another king booker? Can we not get a decent elite booker that looks like how we remember him?
If this turns out true it's a very bizarre and deflating set.
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MR._SOCKO
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Post by MR._SOCKO on Mar 21, 2016 10:06:35 GMT -5
Like others have said, that Jake is perfect for a Steamboat elite conversion...and I'll probably end up doing it. Except the skin tones probably won't match and Basic boots won't fit on an Elite.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2016 10:08:13 GMT -5
These things are massed produced. So the first releases aren't rare. Even the first King Booker or whoever. Releasing repaints is a good way to get collectors who weren't collecting until perhaps after or maybe even never got a good chance to get the initial figure to actually get these. I don't like the finders keepers crybaby attitude towards re-releases and repaints. So you paid a ridiculous amount trying to play catch up now they're releasing a repaint. It's apart of the game. EVERYONE deserves chances at these figures. People need to quit being so damn selfish over these little plastic wrestling men. OH MY BROTHER, TESTIFY!
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Post by Kidd4ever on Mar 21, 2016 10:09:15 GMT -5
I'm glad I held out on paying a lot for edge and I got booker from the classifieds. I like how every one was wanting edge in the hof line and then complains when we get him lol
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shabs89
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Post by shabs89 on Mar 21, 2016 10:13:38 GMT -5
Any word on a 4-pack or is that all thats being released for the hall of fame?
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Post by poindizzle on Mar 21, 2016 10:21:32 GMT -5
Don't mind repaints or rereleases at all and Jake and Edge I'll get but jesus Mattel, a splash of color on edge wouldn't have hurt would it? And George Steele? Ugh. Another king booker? Can we not get a decent elite booker that looks like how we remember him? If this turns out true it's a very bizarre and deflating set. I always think it's weird when they focus in on one very specific time for a guy and that's that. We haven't gotten any Booker T figures pre-2000.
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Post by lakeshow24 on Mar 21, 2016 10:24:26 GMT -5
I understand Edge, Booker & Jake they sell well. Don't get Steele though, even on the secondary market he doesn't sell for much more than retail. At least a peg warmer like Tito was a first release figure. Agree 100%
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