DaFlo's collection (4/22) Elite Sting + Bearer)

[DaFlo]

I am from Germany I started collecting in around 2005, when I bought a RA16 Batista and a DA1 Rey in a local Italian store. Since then I've collected a lot of figures, but stopped doing so from around 2012/2013 upwards. Recently got back into collecting and decided to start a new thread since there is a lot of stuff I have missed out on. Moreover I regret not taking enough pictures back in the day. When Mattel released their WWE line in 2010, I tried to get every Elite figure. (Got E1-E9 complete even with some variants) Therefore I already do have a really solid base and can basically just buy what I need. I kept buying figures from time to time, but usually only one or two figures a year.
I will try to update this post via time to get a complete list of my collection. My old room/shelves look like this nowadays, haven't really found a way to present them. My last sets that I bought were around E25, I remember getting the 1st in the line figures from those sets. So I am basically missing stuff from E10-25 and E30-100+.

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[DaFlo]

This is why one of my first pickups had to be members of the Wyatt family. I was still watching WWE at the time I stopped collecting and did always regret not buying their figures when they were out. (Hadn't bought any of them)
My search started with a E29 Harper that I bought loose:

Then I got these for cheap:

I kept searching and searching for Bray figures and almost insta bought this set for around 45€ shipped. (50-55$)

For me the Bray look from around 2014 was the most impressive and therefore I bought a MOC Elite 29 Rowan with the chair which is still on its way to Europe. But then I stumbled across this offer! (loose) I was able to buy the exact figures and extra stuff that I had wanted so long and it only took me a few days and 150€ for the whole set. (Even though I have a loose E29 Harper twice)

And what can I say? They are just sooooooo good. I love them so much. They are just so special to me. He even sent the cardboard fun house extra which I realized I could use for the stage.

FOLLOW THE BUZZARDS (miss them so much )

[attitudesback]

Awesome! It's cool you kept the figures even after no longer collecting.

I miss Bray a lot too so it's always cool to see people's Wyatt figures.

[DaFlo]

Some new receivings
Around 50€ shipped:

Completed my BAF Bearer set: (only Kofi was missing, around 40€ shipped)

Completed the RR BAF set: (around 100€ shipped)

I was bummed back then when they didn't release the E1 Hardy, so this one here feels great: (30€ shipped)


Will post some Legends receiving next

[Rocky Balboa]

Man I love seeing someone buying older figures rather than the latest stuff. Always fun to see!

[DaFlo]

Received more stuff

Planning on getting the HOF M$M loose and put the EG M$M outfit on him, I think that is better than the current Legends Elites. Does also represent his Money INC. time better.
Finally got one of my 1st favourite Superstars ever, The Bad Guy. (Still planning on getting the 3pack Razor)

Last package did contain these two: Thinking about getting their non chase version as well, really like the figures.


A new package is already scheduled for tomorrow, stay stuned

[DaFlo]

Really glad people are liking the figures, received some more over the last week. (Haven't been really buying stuff, there weren't really good deals that I would have liked)
e: Just realized my fotos are in horrible resolution, will try to fix it for the future
Another one for my Wyatt collection:

I'm kinda trying to get most of the BAF stuff and only missing Cole and Long from the older ones, I stumbled across this for 10€ shipped and bought it.

Stumbled across this one for around 25-30€ shipped and couldn't say no.

Last but not least, two of my favorites figures: (Still trying to get a Chase Eddie) Not sure if you remember the Jakks RTWM line but I should still have both of these figures MOC. Crazy to think that was about 20 years ago


Hope you liked it

[DaFlo]

Finally more figures have arrived. Let's start with the Elite WM 29 CM Punk that I bought MOC. I got it for relatively cheap because the box was heavily damaged which I did not mind since I needed the BAF parts anyway. One of my favorites attires, really love the scan. The urn is also their probably best urn they have done.




Bonus picture: (still need the WM 29 Elite UT)

Bought a "custom" BAF JR even though I have the JR BAF set MOC because I wanted the body parts- (I guess it's a Paul Bearer BAF with a JR head?)

Received my MOC Erick Rowan that I had already bought before I bought the whole set. Will try to get the whole family MOC but that is not really on my list right now.

Great set that I will keep MOC. (not really interested in any of the figures)

See you next week

[Rocky Balboa]

Always loved that Punk attire since I saw the match in person. Great pickups

[nomorexclusives]

Def the best collection in germany. Love your enthusiasm man. Where are you buying these mainly?

[DaFlo]

Feb 2, 2024 5:08:37 GMT -5 nomorexclusives said:

Def the best collection in germany. Love your enthusiasm man. Where are you buying these mainly?

Most stuff I buy from bay US, sometimes UK (importing from US is now cheaper than importing from UK lol) and sometimes German bay/marketplace. I have a feeling most figures are not coming back so some of them are a bit of FOMO, I can't really describe the distribution situation right now. Still observing and learning.
Had the time to take some more pics. Sometimes it feels like Christmas not knowing what is inside (bought these 10 years ago dw haha)
All of them are still MOC:







On top of them found some old pics!! (packed away nowadays)








I've got more 1/1000 but they are also packed away




Those were the days!!! I can't wait to have more space to set up figures again!!!

[D Rock]

I love your collection! Seeing some of the older Mattel stuff again was cool. I had looked so hard for one of the figures with the 1/1000 titles but ended up getting one off EBay.

[Rocky Balboa]

God that is nostalgic to look at, most of those are from when I was at the peak of my collecting. Good memories!

[J-MANN: Tag Team Champion]

That PPV BAF set is so good.

[DaFlo]

Feb 2, 2024 10:32:25 GMT -5 D Rock said:

I love your collection! Seeing some of the older Mattel stuff again was cool. I had looked so hard for one of the figures with the 1/1000 titles but ended up getting one off EBay.

1/1000's were never available in Germany at retail stores, had to import all of them. Most of them were close to retail back then afaik, but shipping has always been expensive. Really like the way how bay handles imports with customs authorities, you pay the fee in advance and it will get straight delivered to your home. No need pick the figures up customs offices. I would love to order on RSC but it seems like their stock is at an all time low? I have never seen such a low amount of Mattel figures available. Actually surprises me the most.

[Bramahummel]

Feb 2, 2024 5:08:37 GMT -5 nomorexclusives said:

Def the best collection in germany. Love your enthusiasm man. Where are you buying these mainly?

Lol.
You havent seen my collection.
Almost every elite moc. Every single ultimate twice. Every ringside exclusive figure, evere Defining Moment, every collectors edition and so on.

[DaFlo]

Feb 2, 2024 15:56:33 GMT -5 Bramahummel said:

Feb 2, 2024 5:08:37 GMT -5 nomorexclusives said:

Def the best collection in germany. Love your enthusiasm man. Where are you buying these mainly?

Lol.
You havent seen my collection.
Almost every elite moc. Every single ultimate twice. Every ringside exclusive figure, evere Defining Moment, every collectors edition and so on.

I haven't been collecting for almost 10 years, obviously someone will have a bigger collection. There is always someone who will have a bigger collection. I don't really think that every figure needs to be bought, especially twice. There have only been a handful figures that I would have bought twice. I opened most of my Elites back then, but kept the boxes. I prefer displaying them loose, but will put them back into their boxes once I've cleaned them all.
I am not really a big fan of Ultimates, I don't agree with their higher pricing than Elites. I didn't even know since a couple of weeks that Ultimates have bigger torsos than Elites and I don't think they fit well. I think this is the only Ultimate I have bought without knowing since it was probably the best WWE moment in my childhood:

Jeff's torso is way too big in my opinion. Since I was a bit restructuring my figure set ups again, I was able to take some more pictures since I wanted to categorize them anyway:

Will have to search Taker's hat, will probably in some box. On top of that I've another one still MOC. I don't know why but I never opened my E1 Rey, I don't remember why. I didn't open my MVP because I loved how the packaging on the back was perfect for his attire. I was even able to get it signed around 2011 I think at a local store.


I think one of the reasons could be that I was keeping all Elite Reys MOC: (I only really like the classic attires, not a big fan of Rey's current attires)




And probably one of my favorite sets ever, I don't really remember where and how I bought it, though.

Next week will be Elite 2 + new receivings!! Have a nice weekend

[Rocky Balboa]

I do love a good Rey collection. So colorful and fun to look at

[DaFlo]

Just in time for the weekend!
Bought this set like a month ago, took a bit to ship. Will keep it in the box though.

Then I needed two more Wyatt Family members that were still missing. Got both together for around 60$ shipped. Will open them once I have a setup for the family.

Kinda crazy but these are actually my first figures of Jimmy, Jay and Sami. Really great figures, will open them once i get a Roman, Solo and Heyman.

And I finally bought a figure that I should have bought a very long time ago. I don't really know why I never bought him when he came out, I think he was always very rare. I absolutely love the work in progess tattoo. Got him MOC for around 110$ shipped.

I don't think I will open the box, maybe in the future. Still need the Elite 16 Punk, I personally hated the E29? look. Also thinking about buying the ECW RSC, but not really keen on that right now. Would prefer a loose ECW Punk and give him the 1/500 ECW Jakks belt.
Enjoy your weekend!!!
e: Forgot to add - IT'S CHAMBER SEASON!!!!!!!!

[kgchampion]

Nexus Punk needs a Greatest Hits version.