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Post by D.B.K. on Jul 22, 2010 14:17:27 GMT -5
GREAT NEWS
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Post by myaddow on Jul 22, 2010 14:18:58 GMT -5
Hopefully that means a Savage vs Steamboat WMIII Legends 2-Pack That would be awesome as hell.
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Post by Bandalero on Jul 22, 2010 14:21:17 GMT -5
I think a Savage vs Steamboat two pack will be a given - they've got to stretch those molds as far as possible and I ain't complaining!!!!
someone listed of Legends Series 3 & 4 in an earlier post but I'm not sure if that's official or not? Is it confirmed?
Mattel is doing an amazing job!!!
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Post by dmoney on Jul 22, 2010 14:22:48 GMT -5
I think a Savage vs Steamboat two pack will be a given - they've got to stretch those molds as far as possible and I ain't complaining!!!! someone listed of Legends Series 3 & 4 in an earlier post but I'm not sure if that's official or not? Is it confirmed? Mattel is doing an amazing job!!! Confirmed. There's pics out there now too.
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Post by kimberlysghost on Jul 22, 2010 14:23:05 GMT -5
I just died and went to figure heaven. Kim
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Post by hitman1072 on Jul 22, 2010 14:23:20 GMT -5
Macho Man!!!!! I love you Mattel!!!! Also, suck it Jakks. Why could they not do this the whole time and Mattel did it right away. Unless it's the fact that they both have classic lines now. Who knows. I knew it would only take about 3 minutes for someone to bash Jakks... Really? We have absolutely ZERO idea about what went on behind the scenes as to why Jakks never was able to get Macho Man signed. If I had to fathome a guess...it would be money. Mattel is a HUGE toy company...milleniums larger than Jakks. Therefore has a bigger budget. The fact that Jakks created so much interest in Classic Wrestling figures I'm sure opened Mattel's eyes to the possibility of Savage. They probably have infinite amounts of cash to be able to play with in signing these legends. Not to mention it appears that things with Vince & Randy have cooled down in these later years I can pretty much guarantee that if Jakks never lost their WWE figure contract we would have gotten a Classic Savage. Their end of the road came and why were they going to put a ton of effort and money into signing a guy like him when they were losing the license anyway? So before people start poopting on Jakks...this has NOTHING to do with them anymore. There is a new era of Classic Wrestling figures and it's being done by Mattel. They are going to give us everything we couldn't and didn't get from Jakks plus some. In the end...WE ALL WIN. I can't wait for my Macho Man figures. All of that could very well be true, and I don't think any of us know enough of what goes on behind the scenes to make any judgements in those areas. However, the one thing we do know is that Jakks quality never did, and never will match that of Mattel.
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Post by msqsk1 on Jul 22, 2010 14:23:34 GMT -5
What a day for wrestling figure news!
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Post by cmykfreak25 on Jul 22, 2010 14:23:44 GMT -5
holly sh*! the macho man, i'm excited..
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jul 22, 2010 14:25:08 GMT -5
Macho Man!!!!! I love you Mattel!!!! Also, suck it Jakks. Why could they not do this the whole time and Mattel did it right away. Unless it's the fact that they both have classic lines now. Who knows. I knew it would only take about 3 minutes for someone to bash Jakks... Really? We have absolutely ZERO idea about what went on behind the scenes as to why Jakks never was able to get Macho Man signed. If I had to fathome a guess...it would be money. Mattel is a HUGE toy company...milleniums larger than Jakks. Therefore has a bigger budget. The fact that Jakks created so much interest in Classic Wrestling figures I'm sure opened Mattel's eyes to the possibility of Savage. They probably have infinite amounts of cash to be able to play with in signing these legends. Not to mention it appears that things with Vince & Randy have cooled down in these later years I can pretty much guarantee that if Jakks never lost their WWE figure contract we would have gotten a Classic Savage. Their end of the road came and why were they going to put a ton of effort and money into signing a guy like him when they were losing the license anyway? So before people start poopting on Jakks...this has NOTHING to do with them anymore. There is a new era of Classic Wrestling figures and it's being done by Mattel. They are going to give us everything we couldn't and didn't get from Jakks plus some. In the end...WE ALL WIN. I can't wait for my Macho Man figures. Jakks always said it was because they weren't allowed to. I don't know if that's true or not, but I can't really go on anything other than what was said. Obviously WWE is allowing it now, as Mattel has done it. But still. I loved Jakks for many years, I started collecting with Superstars series one back in 96. But there is no denying Mattel is far and away doing a better job with these figures. They look amazing and we're getting figures that Jakks didn't put our for years. So many things Jakks told us was impossible, Mattel has done. And I love them for it. I will apologize for sounding so snide... It was an exciting moment and it came out that way.
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jul 22, 2010 14:25:12 GMT -5
Legends 3 is going to make me go broke, getting them all except Hawksaw. Thank goodness the only one I want for L4 is Warrior
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Post by Rasslin.Bros on Jul 22, 2010 14:25:43 GMT -5
Macho Man, Hart Foundation Pillman, Rockers, Von Erichs, too much to handle...
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Post by Scotty on Jul 22, 2010 14:28:46 GMT -5
any pics?
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Post by Boy Wonder on Jul 22, 2010 14:31:11 GMT -5
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jul 22, 2010 14:33:17 GMT -5
Good for Mattel. Hopefully they turn out really well.
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Post by Lk™ on Jul 22, 2010 14:34:33 GMT -5
MY JAW DROPPED WHEN I SAW SAVAGE'S NAME
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Post by D.B.K. on Jul 22, 2010 14:37:43 GMT -5
WOW Mr. Perfect with classic IC title, awesome and Warrior in legends series 4
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Post by BuckDenaro7: Elite Trader on Jul 22, 2010 14:38:06 GMT -5
Awesome. Thanks so much Mattel. Savage, Warrior, Steamboat and Von Erich. All we need is Owen but I myself can wait for that. Thanks, between these and everything else shown, I will need to sell of my jakks to afford it LOL
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Post by PJ on Jul 22, 2010 14:38:10 GMT -5
OK I'll get all of Series 3 and Series 4, but for me more importantly than the Warrior and Macho was seeing Mr Wonderful Paul Orndorff is Legends Series 4!
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Post by BCizzle on Jul 22, 2010 14:38:27 GMT -5
Awesome news on Savage! So many attires they can make. Warrior, too.
I just want to know when are the Hitman and the Anvil coming out to team with Pillman and Bulldog? (And hopefully someday the final member of the Hart Foundation, to complete the Holy Trinity along with Savage and Steamboat).
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Post by throwbackchampion on Jul 22, 2010 14:45:44 GMT -5
Here's the Pic of Mattel Legends: Ultimate Warrior
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