Official Ringside Fest 12 Discussion - RECAP VIDEO ADDED!

[The Assassin]

Oct 3, 2015 19:12:30 GMT -5 cableV said:

Oct 3, 2015 19:10:36 GMT -5 The Assassin said:

I don't follow this post at all. Who is "stevenganne"?

The toy buyer for Walgreen's.

Oh I see.

[qdogg]

It would be so awesome if we got that Owen Hart NOD figure in the danger outfit down the road. I know I'm dreaming a bit here lol

[ero]

Did anyone ask Bill about Snuka?

[RV F'N D]

Oct 3, 2015 18:58:45 GMT -5 @zombieapocalypse said:

Lol not to mention the ask the wwe guys section was bad.... 3 years without a replys no they kept the forum open....is it still open?

Man I forgot about that forum lol I haven't checked it in forever...that was really bad.

[The Assassin]

Did anyone besides Hulkamania and ZDB who attended RSF get any more info/insight out of Bill?

#DI-WHY? did you get chance to ask any questions?

[mikey1974]

Oct 3, 2015 18:44:38 GMT -5 Nivro™ said:

Oct 3, 2015 18:41:31 GMT -5 Sizzle said:

Well, sorry. Hopefully they could realize they made a mistake and fix the voting system.

Voting didnt matter. Mattel had those figures made up and ready to go. We were going to get them no matter who we voted for. Everyone that voted for Arn & Tully also voted for Windham and he finished like 7th. The voting was just to gauge interest in the lineup. Mattel was still going to put out who they wanted.

let's also not forget how Miss Elizabeth got the most votes, and was slated to be the 6th figure released that year, only for them to decide to put her out at regular retail instead. at one every other case no less to boot.

[Chicago]

Oct 3, 2015 19:01:26 GMT -5 The Assassin said:

Oct 3, 2015 18:52:15 GMT -5 Chicago said:

Still, I wish that the Mattel prototype on display looked a little more like this. What a fantastic sculpt it could have been.

I don't follow you. The render looks exactly the same as the figure, just slightly more "rough" and displayed at a slightly different angle. What are you seeing as different?

This version actually looks like Faarooq from his time in the Nation. The skin tone is the closest match that I've seen for him, and you can see the age in his face and hair color. As far as I'm concerned, the figure pictured with Rocky Maivia is an inaccurate representation of his career at that point.

[Browser Brody]

71 pages in and I haven't gave WFigs.com my list of purchases. I am sorry for keeping you guys waiting. lol

Anyways, here is what I will be buying, passing, and on the fence with:

Pre-order:
-Bayley
-Kevin Owens
-Sasha Banks
-Adam Rose/Bunny
-Sid (Already ordered)
-Godfather (already ordered)
-Umaga
-Rick Rude
-IRS
-HOF 4-pack (Amazing set)
-NOD Rock/Faroog
-RSC Nash
-Jimmy Hart
-Macho Man

Might get retail:
-Edge
-Paul Orndorf
-Fandango
-Undertaker (short hair basic)
-Sheamus
-Honky Tonk Man
-Bella's
-E39 Sting
-E39 Bulldgog
-Sammy Zayn
-Tyson Kidd
-Debut Triple H
-Dibiase
-BAF Jericho
-Pillman/Ambrose
-Sting/Warrior
-Razor Ramon

Pass:
-Lana (already have the bp)
-Stardust (already have his first basic)
-Bad News Barrett (have enough Barrett's)
-Triple H (basic)
-Seth Rollins
-Taker/Wyatt 2-pack
-E39 Ziggler
-E39 Mizdow (Already have the basic)
-E40 Cena
-Prototype Cena
-Bossman
-DX HBK
-Walgreens Cena
-Cactus Jack
-Basic Austin
-Basic Bret Hart
-Basic Ric Flair (Woof)
-WM Heritage Taker
-WM Heritage Brock Lesnar (Already have the RSC)
-Paul Bearer (Got the last version)
-Neville
-Rusev
-BAF Taker
-Cena/Austin
-Basic Cesaro
-Basic Roman Reigns
-Eddie Guerrero

I've kind of got to a point where if it isn't a First in the Line, I don't need it. Space and cost both play a factor in that.

[Midnight]

Oct 3, 2015 19:08:12 GMT -5 cableV said:

Just a little confirmation from the buyer as to when the Walgreen's Cena and Shawn will be available


cable v ‏@cable5 3h3 hours ago

@stevenganne Do you have an aprox. release date for the Exclusive John Cena and Shawn Michaels figures we saw today? Thanks.


Steven Anne ‏@stevenganne 10m10 minutes ago

@cable5 spring 2016 approx. where did they show it? NYCC?

Thanks for asking. Spring 2016 seems so long for me to get that Shawn Michaels.

[Browser Brody]

Oct 3, 2015 19:27:59 GMT -5 ero said:

Did anyone ask Bill about Snuka?

We know the answer to that though already, don't we?

[dodgerman]

Oct 3, 2015 19:27:59 GMT -5 ero said:

Did anyone ask Bill about Snuka?

Would have loved to him part of the Network Spotlight Series.

[ero]

Oct 3, 2015 20:00:01 GMT -5 Browser Brody said:

Oct 3, 2015 19:27:59 GMT -5 ero said:

Did anyone ask Bill about Snuka?

We know the answer to that though already, don't we?

I think it's an assumption, albeit a safe one. But I think it can bring closure for those who wanted one if Bill can give us the definitive answer, same as he did with NWO Hogan.

[Lyle_The_Intern]

I am blown away by the stuff shown today. That Savage is a dream figure for me and the Heenan was very much worth waiting for. Rude is pretty much perfect, as is Bulldog. The accessories show such love and attentiveness to the source material, particular DiBiase's basketball.

It is a little sad that the Classic line will still feel sort of incomplete without more Hogans, but there's nothing they could've done about that.

[Glorydaysofwrestling]

I Instantly thought of bad boys series 4 as well! Faarooq looks great!

Oct 3, 2015 18:52:15 GMT -5 Chicago said:

Oct 3, 2015 12:18:53 GMT -5 East Coast said:

there are def some things i like about that faarooq. The removeable belt and hat. The arms. the skintone, long neck and thiqueness are what throwing me off.

it looks very much like the old BCA Faarooq from series 4 bad boys Chicago

That it does. Eighteen years later and Faarooq's all grown up with accessories and articulation.




Still, I wish that the Mattel prototype on display looked a little more like this. What a fantastic sculpt it could have been.

[ztj_wwf]

Wow it does looks just like the BCA figure...The prototype is miles better.

[madness86]

I'm starting to think if they would've shown a Hollywood Hogan some of yall would of found something to complain about.

[Daria]

Did Mattel answer any diva related questions?

[HVMMONS]

I heard on FB that FB Jericho was announced for 2016?! Please tell me this is true??

[rkmo: Garbage Collector]

Mattel had amazing stuff on display today! The only fig I can pick out as being underwhelming is the Kevin Owens (and yes, I'm aware it was put under premium rush as to get it out ASAP). A plastic shirt à la B45 Mankind would have given the fig at least the appearance of his "bulk." It wouldn't have even required the usual molded sleeves. The headscan looks good, but I'll wait for his Elite, probably his main roster look, with his "Fight Owens Fight" shorts.

Besides that and the shirtless Cena in E40, outstanding work from Bill and Mattel. My wallet will be getting quite a workout over the next few months!

[rkmo: Garbage Collector]

Oct 3, 2015 20:55:40 GMT -5 HVMMONS said:

I heard on FB that FB Jericho was announced for 2016?! Please tell me this is true??

Some board member who had a one-on-one with Bill asked, and he did confirm multiple times an Elite Jericho is coming some time next year. Get the countdown ready!

Edit: here's the post:
forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/326501/zdbs-ringside-fest-report-mattel