Q&A w/Steve aka AFA Official Thread NO DISCUSSION, Q&A ONLY!

[kirk815]

For retail exclusives in the main elite line, is it possible going forward to change it so that there is just a window for it being exclusive? Example, the Walmart can order the exclusive elite series for 3 months. After that, it's open to other stores. This would help push Walmart and Target to order in a timely manner and distribute it.

Lots of studios do this for Blu Ray movies (exclusive to best buy for 3 months and then other stores can order).

This will help international customers and people that don't live near certain stores. In my case, I live in Chicago and don't have a car. Walmarts are a hour away on the bus and most of them are in the suburbs. The ones that are in the city are not in the best neighborhoods and from my experience, Walmart employees are less likely to check the stock room than Target employees.

If that is not possible, can you swap the legends to Target in 2021 and the new talent exclusive to Walmart

[LaParka]

If you can find homes to do Gobbledy Gooker and Paul Ellering. Would Build a figures be likely?

Any more nWo planned Ted Dibiase, Big Bubba, Michael Wallstreet if you still have the rights to them

Can you push for Naomi's glow belt to be released in another belt pack if it happens?

If your able to do more Crush figures would Kona, Heel and Nation be possible

[czw4life]

Nov 6, 2019 11:05:21 GMT -5 LaParka said:

If you can find homes to do Gobbledy Gooker and Paul Ellering. Would Build a figures be likely?

Any more nWo planned Ted Dibiase, Big Bubba, Michael Wallstreet if you still have the rights to them

Can you push for Naomi's glow belt to be released in another belt pack if it happens?

If your able to do more Crush figures would Kona, Heel and Nation be possible

BAF Gobbledy Gooker is a great idea!

[czw4life]

Can we get a VAC style light heavyweight belt made?

[natureboyfauser]

Can I just say thank you again for answering our questions. I think we all really appreciate it. I know I do. THANK YOU!

[punksnotdead]

Nov 6, 2019 11:24:47 GMT -5 czw4life said:

Can we get a VAC style light heavyweight belt made?

Hopefully it's coming soon on that Brood Christian we're getting. I'd rather they do the black strap over the red though since that's the version Jerry Lynn won. Beggars can't be choosers and we're not getting Lynn anyway since he's in AEW.

[Hem-Ridge]

Any chance of Evil Crush & Bull Nakano?

[#Heel]

Bill mentioned in a recent Q&A that if he were to do an Ultimate Edition Shawn Michaels it would be in his WrestleMania 26 attire. Then the figure was revealed as Survivor Series 1997 (which I'm personally happier with). However, is this HBK still in the works? Possibly as an Elite if not UE?

[czw4life]

Nov 6, 2019 11:53:41 GMT -5 punksnotdead said:

Nov 6, 2019 11:24:47 GMT -5 czw4life said:

Can we get a VAC style light heavyweight belt made?

Hopefully it's coming soon on that Brood Christian we're getting. I'd rather they do the black strap over the red though since that's the version Jerry Lynn won. Beggars can't be choosers and we're not getting Lynn anyway since he's in AEW.

This would be a great spot to release it, would make the most sense

[Controversial Maverick PUNK]

Now he's out of purgatory - and apparently CW champ, will we get a Lio Rush? Basic will do.

[Action Figure Attack]

Lots and lots of questions on getting figs of specific talent and specific looks.

For the sake of replying with repetitive answers, if they’re under a deal, we’ll do our best to make them. That goes for both modern talent and Legends. Just about everyone under a deal has a solid shot of getting a figure out given the right lineup and timing.

I’ll probably refrain from answering most questions like this for the sake of time so please don’t feel like you’re being ignored.

[Mongo Bears]

I know you said it’s not likely but a macho man clothing pack would be amazing!
(I need so many macho man accessories and I don’t consider a light rig to be a very useful one)

[alabamaslammer64]

Nov 6, 2019 13:23:50 GMT -5 Action Figure Attack said:

Lots and lots of questions on getting figs of specific talent and specific looks.

For the sake of replying with repetitive answers, if they’re under a deal, we’ll do our best to make them. That goes for both modern talent and Legends. Just about everyone under a deal has a solid shot of getting a figure out given the right lineup and timing.

I’ll probably refrain from answering most questions like this for the sake of time so please don’t feel like you’re being ignored.

Like I was saying back on page 2, could have avoided all the questions.

[カMute09]

More so a comment but it’s surprised me we haven’t gotten more rated R edges or pants HBK’s in elite forms.


Is there lineups in place for ultimate editions after series 4? If so are they sticking to the pattern of one current one legend?

[Action Figure Attack]

Nov 6, 2019 13:41:54 GMT -5 カMute09 said:

More so a comment but it’s surprised me we haven’t gotten more rated R edges or pants HBK’s in elite forms.


Is there lineups in place for ultimate editions after series 4? If so are they sticking to the pattern of one current one legend?

Yes, lineups are in place for more UE beyond series 4. We’ll be sticking to the formula of one Legend and one contemporary talent unless there’s a last minute adjustment that needs to happen.

[natureboyfauser]

Crazy idea but would there be a market for build a figure custom elites? Somewhat like there was for basic. These would have different color and body types with generic heads and accessories? Selfishly I would like a Karate Chop hand for Kamala, or to make a Muta ... or bare feet for Jimmy Snuka or Haku. Or different body types to make legends?

[Artie Kendall]

I know it's moot but I'm curious, was there ever going to be a WCW version of Jericho?

[#Heel]

Nov 6, 2019 14:07:15 GMT -5 Action Figure Attack said:

Nov 6, 2019 13:41:54 GMT -5 カMute09 said:

More so a comment but it’s surprised me we haven’t gotten more rated R edges or pants HBK’s in elite forms.


Is there lineups in place for ultimate editions after series 4? If so are they sticking to the pattern of one current one legend?

Yes, lineups are in place for more UE beyond series 4. We’ll be sticking to the formula of one Legend and one contemporary talent unless there’s a last minute adjustment that needs to happen.

I'll refrain from trying to sound negative in saying this, because I think you have done a great job in answering questions to the best of your ability, as far as what you can and can't say. However, if Mattel can't comment on talent under a deal when it comes to certain attires, talent not under a deal, retail distribution, or future line ups what is the point of a q&a? Unfortunately that doesn't leave much to ask, and I understand that isn't your fault but if the company only allows you to say so much, its going to make for a very repetitive q&a. Once again I don't want to sound negative in saying this, but I believe in being direct.

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if they’re under a deal, we’ll do our best to make them.

Can you clarify this statement because it sounds like you are saying that even if someone is signed and available to Mattel that doesn't necessarily guarantee that you will make a figure of them?!  What factors (aside from the approval of the overlords at WWE) are involved in deciding whom to make a figure of?!  Billy Graham has been under a legends deal for several years now yet no figure has been made- what is the reason for this?  Do you not think a figure of him would sell, have you not found a proper spot for him or is WWE blocking a figure from being made?!

A few other questions that likely won't be answered but I will throw them out there anyway:

1- Does WWE have a say in how you release figures, specifically legends?!  Are they responsible for the removal of legends from the main line and for these 'Collectors Edition' store exclusives?

2- How long do you think Mattel will have the WWE license?

3- Will we continue to see niche legends (mid-carders, etc.) in the line or is what Bill said true that going forward WWE will only be signing deals with legends that they can make money from?! (i.e. main eventers)

4- Why has Rick Martel not been re-signed?! (It has been 8 years since a figure of him was released, do you not think another figure of him will sell?!)

[Gorilla]

Nov 6, 2019 15:10:24 GMT -5 @cdnmadness said:

if they’re under a deal, we’ll do our best to make them.

Why has Rick Martel not been re-signed?! (It has been 8 years since a figure of him was released, do you not think another figure of him will sell?!)

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I can answer this. He didn't really want anything to do with wrestling anymore. He's in real estate and basically retired.

He should be in the HOF, but I think he views that part of his life over. Not sure how he ended up in 2K19