stoningtonj
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Post by stoningtonj on Jul 22, 2010 16:49:31 GMT -5
I guess im the only one who doesnt give a crap about savage...the only good matches i remember from him are the Steamboat matches and the tag matches he and Lanny had with the Rock n Roll Express...lol...
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jul 22, 2010 16:59:11 GMT -5
Most of those legend figures look pretty good. Pillman looks really odd to me. The head just looks weird. Pillman, like Rockers HBK, could use some blonde hair. Maybe some stubble too. The hair color is right on both for the specified time... though with Shawn is could span across when he bleached his hair so either way is fine. I do agree that Pilman needs facial hair. I don't know why I didn't notice that myself, since I did notice something was off.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2010 17:01:39 GMT -5
Macho Man signed?
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!! DIG IT!
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 22, 2010 17:09:03 GMT -5
Pillman, like Rockers HBK, could use some blonde hair. Maybe some stubble too. The hair color is right on both for the specified time... though with Shawn is could span across when he bleached his hair so either way is fine. I do agree that Pilman needs facial hair. I don't know why I didn't notice that myself, since I did notice something was off. The new elite Michaels needs stubble (and a different colour hat) too. Hopefully these aren't all finalised yet.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jul 22, 2010 17:11:53 GMT -5
I think this beats out that one Fall Toyfair Jakks did, with the debut of 2-packs 1 and the RSR. And that was a strong showing.
Just...wow. Mattel came to impress at SDCC. I am so ridiculously elated to see Hart Foundation Bulldog and Pillman. At the very least we'll most likely get Anvil and Bret from the same era, so we can at least have 4 of the 5 members.
Savage was a huge surprise. Great attire, too.
The new Elites look fantastic! I'm soooooo glad I waited for this Hart Dynasty over the 2-pack.
Vader with removable mask? Incredible. It's miles better than the crappy Yokozuna body Vaders we've seen in the past. I love supporting a company that actually makes new molds when necessary. He looks incredible.
A surprise hit is that Elite Hornswoggle. I'm not going to get it on account of hating the little guy, but that's a nice looking piece.
George Steele comes with Mine! I thought there were copyright issues with that? CS2 originally had it in the prototypes shown at Toyfair. Nevertheless, great to see it. George himself is a little on the smaller side, but he's not too far off at least.
FINALLY a Mr. Perfect in light blue! I love the yellow on the back, too.
Yoshi looks incredible in the Misawa-inspired gear. Definitely going to pick him up for that reason.
There's so much to talk about, I'll just stop there and say Mattel - you guys rock. I need to seriously budget more money for these things, because they do such a standout job on 90% of what they produce.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jul 22, 2010 17:49:33 GMT -5
My head is swimming from all of these pics (though I'm still hoping for more from the floor). Let me try to give thoughts on everything... I will also not be comparing them to Jakks anymore.
Warrior- I'm more interested on his more complex tights, but great first figure, and the head is perfect. Mr. Perfect- he certainly is, and I love the IC title. Duggan- Head looks off, but I'll wait for a better picture to judge. I'm looking forward to him regardless. Rock- Amazing Demolition. Just amazing. About as perfect as you can get. Hillbilly Jim- Not big on the cloth overalls, but I like it otherwise and I will certainly get it. (hillbilly jim was my first WWF wrestling figure as a kid, so I will always get his figures) Orndorff- The blue looks really nice and he looks great Bulldog- just amazing. I can't wait for an early 90s bulldog though (oh man, he'll likely have his cape!!!) Pillman- Again, not the era I would have chosen, but he looks awesome, just needs facial hair. George Steele- We finally get Mine!!!! Not to mention the shirt and the fact that the head sculpt looks perfect Vader- Perfect sculpt, two masks, cape!!!! Such and amazing figure, I just wish mattel could make Sting so I could have them together... I might be customizing wrestling figures again in the future. And last but certainly not least... Macho Man- What can I say that hasn't been? He looks amazing and the fact that we're getting Macho Man is mind blowing... I'm so excited!!!!
All of the other figures looks great as well, and I may pick up a few (may get that Hornswoggle so I can make an figure of Octagoncito too) But I'm mostly just in it for the Legends
Great work Mattel, you are the best!
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Post by thereklessone on Jul 22, 2010 17:50:42 GMT -5
And to think I wanted to slow down my collection....I still need Legends 1 darn it!
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Post by SteveHulk on Jul 22, 2010 17:52:39 GMT -5
These figures look awesome... can you imagine how hard to find the Savage figure will be? (...gulp!)
I really hope they can sort out a deal to make an Owen figure... and I'd love to see guys like Hogan, Flair, Foley etc. released in this line some time - will Mattel be able to make them (seeing as they are signed with TNA)?
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 22, 2010 17:57:49 GMT -5
I'd love to see guys like Hogan, Flair, Foley etc. released in this line some time - will Mattel be able to make them (seeing as they are signed with TNA)? Doubtful. But they're all going to leave TNA or die at some point, and then Mattel will be making figures of them.
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Post by BulletV1 on Jul 22, 2010 18:03:47 GMT -5
Damn all that crapis impressive!
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jul 22, 2010 18:11:03 GMT -5
Holy in crapis all I have to say
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Post by rvd_mr_ppv on Jul 22, 2010 18:12:57 GMT -5
I'd love to see guys like Hogan, Flair, Foley etc. released in this line some time - will Mattel be able to make them (seeing as they are signed with TNA)? Doubtful. But they're all going to leave TNA or die at some point, and then Mattel will be making figures of them. It's a few pages on now, but somebody posted a snippet of a Q & A with Mattel & it said anybody was fair game with regards to stars not currently employed by WWE (when questioned on Dreamer, Hurricane & Knox getting releses). The only thing I could see Mattel being prevented from releasing talent in TNA is by WWE / Vince as we all know the drill with not Promoting a guys name with the so called "competition". But in this case, TNA will seriously never be competiton to WWE & if Vince was smart, I would be all for making tons of money off characters who arnt even in your company anymore as Mattel releasing figures of the guys isn't really promoting TNA as such, but more so selling the Heritage / Past of WWE, well, in terms of Hogan / Foley / Jeff Hardy, etc. Then guys like RVD, Rhino, etc can be made / affiliated with a Mattel ECW Line or something.
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Post by Calcifer Boheme on Jul 22, 2010 18:17:41 GMT -5
Doubtful. But they're all going to leave TNA or die at some point, and then Mattel will be making figures of them. It's a few pages on now, but somebody posted a snippet of a Q & A with Mattel & it said anybody was fair game with regards to stars not currently employed by WWE (when questioned on Dreamer, Hurricane & Knox getting releses). The only thing I could see Mattel being prevented from releasing talent in TNA is by WWE / Vince as we all know the drill with not Promoting a guys name with the so called "competition". But in this case, TNA will seriously never be competiton to WWE & if Vince was smart, I would be all for making tons of money off characters who arnt even in your company anymore as Mattel releasing figures of the guys isn't really promoting TNA as such, but more so selling the Heritage / Past of WWE, well, in terms of Hogan / Foley / Jeff Hardy, etc. Then guys like RVD, Rhino, etc can be made / affiliated with a Mattel ECW Line or something. It all depends on the contracts they have with TNA. Like when Jakks ut out the classic Nash figures while he was with TNA because he did not have a marketing contract with them, only an appearance one. But with Jakks doing TNA figures now, and them trying to get bigger, I'm sure they've tightened up on such things. Once these guys leave TNA, though, I'm sure we'll be getting Mattel figures from them. Now Mattel needs to Sign the Rock and Roll Express and Midnight Express
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Jul 22, 2010 18:20:06 GMT -5
Mattel would have to be on drugs to consider a Rhino figure anyway. That guy's a footnote on a footnote on a footnote in history.
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Post by rvd_mr_ppv on Jul 22, 2010 18:23:47 GMT -5
Mattel would have to be on drugs to consider a Rhino figure anyway. That guy's a footnote on a footnote on a footnote in history. LOL, but, what doesn't appeal to one collector, will appeal to some, so, they have to try & cater for everybody. I was a fan of the Orignal ECW, so, of course I want guys like RVD, Rhino, Sandman, Sabu, Balls, Tanka, Awesome, etc.
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Post by rvd_mr_ppv on Jul 22, 2010 18:27:08 GMT -5
Collecting Life would be so much easier if one company was allowed to work with two parties.
Mattel making WWE & TNA would lead to all possabilities on Current & Past roster members & Assocaited / Affiliated Promotions with both WWE & TNA.
Mattel would totally rule the Wrestling figure world if they were making both.
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Post by 1992 on Jul 22, 2010 18:30:23 GMT -5
This is surreal. Like this is literally unbelievable day for me. I've been collecting these things since I was 5 years old. I'm just in shock to see all we have... DX Army The Rockers The Von Erichs Mr. Perfect in blue Ultimate Warrior Piper/Orton The Ringside Battle set MOTHER ING MACHO MAN RANDY ING SAVAGE
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Post by rvd_mr_ppv on Jul 22, 2010 18:33:24 GMT -5
First ever figure given to me was a LJN S.D. Jones.
I would love it if Mattel could make it much like his LJN figure but with Removable Headband & Removable Shirt & that would make it pretty epic.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jul 22, 2010 19:41:48 GMT -5
This is surreal. Like this is literally unbelievable day for me. I've been collecting these things since I was 5 years old. I'm just in shock to see all we have... DX Army The Rockers The Von Erichs Mr. Perfect in blue Ultimate Warrior Piper/Orton The Ringside Battle set MOTHER ING MACHO MAN RANDY ING SAVAGE yeah man your right this is awesome, i've collected since LJN's man looks like the best line ever!
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Post by TheChamp420 on Jul 22, 2010 19:43:49 GMT -5
WTF? Where is elite cena? I was mad excited to see him, but no pic?
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