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Post by PJ on Mar 11, 2011 17:03:21 GMT -5
Yes, Perfect's kneepads were never that large. (Mattel figures) And I wish Macho's were the size of Ralph's just so you could see the white better.
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Post by Bandalero on Mar 11, 2011 23:16:28 GMT -5
Hey did I mention that the last Legends figure I bought was L4 Warrior around the Christmas holidays? That's nearly three months ago. Needless to say I had some serious Legends withdrawal. But Mattel doesn't disappoint because I give you Rick "The Model" Martel! In the same vein as L2 Kamala, L3 Orndorff, and even L4 Vader, Mattel took the genuine article and shrunk him down in toy form! From his little pony tail to the tassels on his boots - this figure is virtually flawless: And we keep hearing about that other company and how well they did face scans, but I think Mattel will give them a run for their money with this one: But you know what seals the deal for me? His accessories, this could arguably be a DM figure. Just look how many accessories come with Martel! Heck his Arrogance pump even has a working handle! oh...and this one is for marino13: I wouldn't be mad if they gave him a personalized hand with one finger in the air either. But I digress.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2011 23:43:50 GMT -5
Just saying, great pics btw, but if people want shorter kneepads.... why not cut them shorter with an exacto knife?
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Post by Bandalero on Mar 12, 2011 11:18:24 GMT -5
Just saying, great pics btw, but if people want shorter kneepads.... why not cut them shorter with an exacto knife? So I took your suggestion and used a scissors to see what I could do with the over-sized knee pads. What do you guys think, plastic, fabric, both?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2011 12:23:00 GMT -5
Plastic for sure! Both awesome figures. Thanks for the great pics.
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Post by "Original Broski" jonjon535353 on Mar 12, 2011 12:37:37 GMT -5
Great pics, man! With AdamBomb taking his job at Mattel, you could step up and be the next great pic provider of these boards! Good job, broski! Who said I was going anywhere? Iz I being taken out to pasture? I hope you're not going anywhere! I jsut figured with your Mattel gig you wouldn't have an adequate amount of time to grace everyone with your pics
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2011 14:17:06 GMT -5
ahh that looks real good, i like the plastic way better than the fabric. Looks Great man!
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Post by Billy F'N Shogunn on Mar 12, 2011 14:50:38 GMT -5
i also was considering trimming Macho's kneepads once i find either this or the All Stars fig... nice pics, and im loving the finger detail on macho too, might have to try that one myself.
thanks for the pics of the Model too -- i was considering buying this one (since i never got a Jakks Martel) but now i'm totally sold on it.
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Post by TheEdgeHead41 on Mar 12, 2011 14:55:29 GMT -5
I also don't like those big kneepads for Macho.
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Post by Instant Classic on Mar 12, 2011 23:49:54 GMT -5
nice pics. thanx. i think that martel looks like sly stallone but that is cool with me ill make a rambo or something.
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Post by marino13 on Mar 13, 2011 12:08:17 GMT -5
oh...and this one is for marino13: I wouldn't be mad if they gave him a personalized hand with one finger in the air either. But I digress. Now with the pointed finger & the shorter plastic pads I think you've officially made the Perfect Macho Man! I knew there was a reason I kept giving you karma! + another 1
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Post by breakthewallsdown on Mar 13, 2011 12:12:34 GMT -5
cool
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Post by Rob7274 on Mar 13, 2011 12:20:42 GMT -5
nice pics. thanx. i think that martel looks like sly stallone but that is cool with me ill make a rambo or something. really......Really.......REALLY The Martel figure looks like Martel... The Martel figure only looks as much like Stallone as Martel does... Your going to buy a (absolute fantastic) Martel figure to make a Rambo figure.....Really....? How about buy a Martel figure to keep and display as Martel... Is it that you dont know Martel....He was at WWE/F a long time and was'nt a simple jobber he had good matchs, was a real talent and great heal who had fued's with Jake Roberts, Tito Santana & Shawn Micheals amoung others....
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Post by spamdfms101 on Mar 13, 2011 12:34:09 GMT -5
I was hell bent on passing on Martel, but you totally just convinced me to buy him when I see him. And random, but that head would make a spot on steven segal custom.
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Post by marino13 on Mar 13, 2011 12:50:37 GMT -5
Yeah the pics of Martel really sold me. Hell, even his figure takes model quality pictures.
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Post by Affliction: Elite Trader on Mar 13, 2011 13:34:31 GMT -5
thanks for the nice picks and review. i can't wait to own that figure myself.
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Post by scissorsman on Mar 14, 2011 10:43:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the nice pics and reviews
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Post by Soapy on Mar 14, 2011 11:00:29 GMT -5
Really great pictures. Love the kneepads!
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Post by Bandalero on Apr 2, 2011 9:58:56 GMT -5
Hey gang, Received my DM3 Steamaboat, some E8, and my L5 Bam Bam Bigelow from RSC yesterday! So here's Bam Bam: I didn't really care for his jacket or gauntlets so I left them out, but take a look at his tats! Do you guys remember these IWGP Tag Team Champions?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2011 10:40:42 GMT -5
Im Glad you took that last pic.... ive been waiting to see how they match up.... Vaders 6'5 and bam bams 6'3 and i knew bam bam looked a little tall but all in all its not really that bad at all. they look great together. Thanks for the pics bandy
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