FIGAMANIA - 2011

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FIGAMANIA

Well here it is, after a few more days to complete some matches, I present to you Figamania 2011.

N.W.E by Fuego
Our First Match

GWF by Fandan
Our Second Match

RXW by Tom
Our Main Event!

Thanks to all who handed in.

[WCM's Izzy]

Just three shows, utterly sad... I am shocked that Benji failed to deliver what was going to be his last show... so shocked... will check out later and reply to all those three who took their time to give us some matches...

[brm]

Kind of a disappointing turnout, but still nice to see this going on and having at least some participants.

NWE - My first time viewing your fed. Your pictures are kind of big, and it's weird not being able to see the full picture on my screen without scrolling back and forth. I really wish you had used string. The large pictures combined with you doing the hand / hold the figure method makes for some really bad shots of large cut off pictures with the half the figures body cut off. Orton coming in was weird because I have no idea what the context of it was. But I did enjoy your enthusiasm and effort. It seems like you're a big fan of WWE, and even though that's not really my thing, I enjoyed seeing your efforts here. Any pic fed efforts are appreciated these days.

GWF - I'm really digging your set up here. All the formatting and opening segments look really nice. HAHA at that JB figure. That's great. I love your arena too. I'm a HUGE fan of having actual crowds in arena set ups, and yours looks great. I could tell you had a lot of crazy action and spots in that matched, but the lack of string really hurt the flow. It seemed like Danielson was doing a waist lock, and then was in an armbar on the mat. But I could tell that if you would have used string, it would have been amazing. You have an amazing fed but your in ring work is not that great. I really would like to see you continue and grow because I can tell you have what it takes to be a great pic fed guy.

RXW - Man, Tom, it's great to see you in action here. I've always been a huge fan of yours, and you're one of the pic fed staples from my era of fedding. I'm sad to see this as your "last match," but seeing as it features Terry Funk, I don't know if "lat match" really means anything here! Well, even if this is your last, it's great to see you going out how I remember you: HARDCORE. WOW! Awesome suplex into those chairs. Even though you never have a crowd, I like that you have chairs in a guard rail. It just makes for so many good spots. Ha, the old chair throw spot. It's a favorite of mine, and it's nice to see someone else doing it. You always have the best blood effects, and it's no different here. That Terry Funk dive to the outside on the table under that light is an amazing shot. It looks so old school ROH with that spot light! Man, that's original stuff having Foley's blood stains left on the wall! Oh man, backstage area! FIRE! You've always been the guy with the fire effects! They're amazing (because they're real!) Awesome showing! That floor Foley landed on looks just like the ECW arena floor. I really enjoyed this match, and it's one of your best. The main event spot was well deserved. Hope this isn't really the end of you, but if it is, you're one of the best.

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Jan 2, 2012 14:08:56 GMT -5 brm said:

GWF - I'm really digging your set up here. All the formatting and opening segments look really nice. HAHA at that JB figure. That's great. I love your arena too. I'm a HUGE fan of having actual crowds in arena set ups, and yours looks great. I could tell you had a lot of crazy action and spots in that matched, but the lack of string really hurt the flow. It seemed like Danielson was doing a waist lock, and then was in an armbar on the mat. But I could tell that if you would have used string, it would have been amazing. You have an amazing fed but your in ring work is not that great. I really would like to see you continue and grow because I can tell you have what it takes to be a great pic fed guy.

Appreciate the feedback and I'm always open to advice, however, you're confusing the spot in this instance. Danielson was in a side headlock and then countered into a school boy. No string could have done anything for that pose, because it's a school boy, lol. For the record, I do use string... Just not for schoolboys or this match, since it was mostly mat action.

The school boy was then countered into a armbar and then into a triangle choke. I understand where you could get lost there, cause it was a series of holds and counterholds. I thought about breaking some of that up so that it would be easier to follow, but that's the way I visualize it playing out in my head and would rather leave it solid as opposed to having a bunch of transitions there. I tried to make sure to integrate the commentary so that it was clarifying what exactly had happened.

Anywho, I really appreciate the kind words and I'm trying my best to make sure I can provide a lot of good action and storytelling. Cheers!

[WCM's Izzy]

N.W.E by Fuego:

Well, a new fed and its first show, as far as I can see. I must say I did feel the pictures were too big and the show could have had less segments, but I did enjoy the action very much. I like that you made your match based on a cleverly developed progression of events versus just relying on photography and posing alone, I’d definitely like to see more from you and your Fed, bro. 4 stars!

GWF by Fandan:

I don’t really care for MVP or Danielson, but I do care for GWF, which had a strong debut here with an awesome show that made big waves. As far as I can tell, you don’t really have an arena setup, but you have you filming space organized nicely, proving how much you can do with so little when you put your best effort to it. It was a good match and leaves me wondering how this outcome will affect your next show. 4.5 stars!

RXW by Tom:

You already know I love your stuff and it’s sad to see this is your last go at this; you are definitely leaving us with a “Bang bang!” An awesome match with incredible, sick spots and, man, what Diet is the Big Show on? He’s fit in his referee role! I love how the match ended up in my favorite location, the upside down canister building! It reminded me of Locke and Shephard facing off in the Lost finale! Very well worth its Main Event status! 5 stars!

My hat goes off to all three of you for making it a great show despite of the smaller card! Happy New Year!

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Thanks for the feedback Izzy. I'm going to try to get the tournament brackets up soon, so folks can keep up with how the tourney is shaping up. But it's going to be a unique tournament, so it's not as necessary as one might think.

Anyway FEEDBACK TIME!

NWE - Good to see another new fed here, but I have a few issues with your presentation. The arena needs a bit of work, just clear out some of the clutter that sort of takes away from the concept that this is a real place. More importantly, my issue is with all the LINKS! I get the concept of linking to a new page between segments, but having six or seven different windows open for one match is just too much IMO. It makes me lose interest to keep clicking through.

That said, the match was pretty fantastic and your blood effect was one of the best I've seen around. I think you need a Referee and need to work on making your commentary better. Punctuation, capitalization, etc. It's hard to read otherwise. But the match was a lot of fun and a great finish. Makes me glad that I submitted a very technical wrestling contest, since the other two matches ended up being wild hardcore brawls.

RXW - Sad to see you go Tom as this was a lot of fun. Typically you need a story for me to care about a random match, but with Funk and Foley you can pretty much always put them together and I can expect the best. Lots of wild spots and while the arena and stuff was messy, I liked it. I pretended it was an intentional empty arena match. Fun spots and brutal stuff all around.

Neat to see some real fire in the works and I was really glad to see Funk win. If that really is your last show, it was one heck of a match to go out on and a worthy main event. It's nice to see someone say they're going to do a big finish and actually do it. Kudos.

[thepedigree22]

Thanks for the feed back guys !
Well first off i did'nt edit the size cause i was rushing thinking it would be posted like a day after the due date or something... Not putting an excuse just saying, Well thanks everyone i will take my time next time!

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Wow low turn out this year but hey I appreciate you guys for handing in. Fuego's show, although not familair with his work seemed okay I assume your just starting out and your show was great for a opening match. Fandan I am a little more familiar with and really like the layout and presentation of your show except your poses are a little stiff. But your arena setup and pics are really good. Keep up the good work. Tom, another fedder I really am unfamilair with and was looking forward to Funk vs. Cactus. A good show but I had trouble following some of the action, like it seemed you missed or didnt upload certain moves and the next pic I was like 'whoa how did that move happen?' Lots of spots and it was decent for what it was. Thanks to everyone that took the time and effort to post a show and congratulations!

[Micro]

Ok, I've made this topic official and stickied it! Big thanks goes to Progwd for hosting this event and to those who participated...I know it was tricky to find the time during the holidays so I appreciate the effort!

[tomoblivion2]

NWE: Chris Jericho Vrs Alberto Del Rio.

I really enjoyed watching your match, you have got alot of potential to become a fantastic pic fedder your poses were very good and i think this was a really good match, keep up the good work .

GWF: Brian Danielson Vrs MVP.

The match was great, i thought your commentary was very good, your arena is fantastic i really enjoyed watching your match you have a alot of potential and i can wait to see more from you, great work keep it up .