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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2020 13:33:34 GMT -5
Steve, is there any chance that you guys move the Fan Takeover polls to the Ringside Twitter account? I wasn't a fan of non-collectors potentially deciding Elite figures, but to potentially have a $30 Ultimate Edition figure decided by the votes of people who are just scrolling down and pick whatever event they liked best with no intention of buying the figure really makes me uneasy about that line in particular. At least on Ringside's Twitter, you'd have collectors voting on what they wanted. This way feels too screwy, especially after what happened with War Games Adam Cole and Mania 20 Christian in the last Takeover vote.
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RedDevil
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Post by RedDevil on Oct 1, 2020 13:53:39 GMT -5
Thank you for bringing the last two waves of the Retros over to the UK recently (I assume everything positive that happens with WWE Mattel is down to you ) - did you receive any feedback from The Entertainer about how they felt those two waves did? It seemed like the figures were selling-out across the country, the website was almost always out-of-stock, and the company raised the prices twice in the space of a week yet they still sold-out - does that kind of reception do anything to help you guys bring the line back any quicker, or is the UK market too small to make any impact when you are needing Walmart/Target to commit to a line? Can we expect any more of these last two waves to appear soon, or was this the last of Mattel's stock? Thanks again.
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Post by The Assassin on Oct 1, 2020 16:13:42 GMT -5
Without getting into specific talents, are Mattel still actively looking into possible ways to release more classic referees and classic announcers? We haven't heard any updates on this in a while.
As a classic WCW fan my collection will never be complete without essential crew members like Michael Buffer, David Penzer, Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, Nick Patrick, Randy Anderson, Mark Curtis, etc. I know they're obscure but they are still an important part of the show and deserve to be made.
Side note I would also love some figure-versions of the iconic WCW announcer desks, e.g. Nitro, Thunder, Starrcade 1997, etc. As always, thanks for listening AFA.
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Post by cableV on Oct 1, 2020 16:52:11 GMT -5
Unless it gets pushed back again, Mattel Creations is scheduled to go live next week. Will there be anything for us WWE figure fans to look forward to on launch day?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:26:27 GMT -5
Unless it gets pushed back again, Mattel Creations is scheduled to go live next week. Will there be anything for us WWE figure fans to look forward to on launch day? Nothing on launch day for WWE. When the time comes we’ll have a proper announcement.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:29:35 GMT -5
Without getting into specific talents, are Mattel still actively looking into possible ways to release more classic referees and classic announcers? We haven't heard any updates on this in a while. As a classic WCW fan my collection will never be complete without essential crew members like Michael Buffer, David Penzer, Tony Schiavone, Mike Tenay, Nick Patrick, Randy Anderson, Mark Curtis, etc. I know they're obscure but they are still an important part of the show and deserve to be made. Side note I would also love some figure-versions of the iconic WCW announcer desks, e.g. Nitro, Thunder, Starrcade 1997, etc. As always, thanks for listening AFA. It all comes down to talent rights. If they’re made available to us, we can most likely fit them in the line somewhere. We do regularly have discussions and makes requests for new Legends with licensor. Those specific desks do have some challenges but aren’t an impossibility.
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Oct 1, 2020 17:31:29 GMT -5
Is Target still planning to restock the Ultimate Edition starting next year?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:32:22 GMT -5
Thank you for bringing the last two waves of the Retros over to the UK recently (I assume everything positive that happens with WWE Mattel is down to you ) - did you receive any feedback from The Entertainer about how they felt those two waves did? It seemed like the figures were selling-out across the country, the website was almost always out-of-stock, and the company raised the prices twice in the space of a week yet they still sold-out - does that kind of reception do anything to help you guys bring the line back any quicker, or is the UK market too small to make any impact when you are needing Walmart/Target to commit to a line? Can we expect any more of these last two waves to appear soon, or was this the last of Mattel's stock? Thanks again. I’m glad UK collectors got a shot at these at retail. I don’t have any info on any further existing stock though. That could be the end of them. The performance of these can’t really help a potential Retro revival timing wise. When the timing and situation is right, they can return.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:32:33 GMT -5
Is Target still planning to restock the Ultimate Edition starting next year? Yes they are.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:35:04 GMT -5
Steve, is there any chance that you guys move the Fan Takeover polls to the Ringside Twitter account? I wasn't a fan of non-collectors potentially deciding Elite figures, but to potentially have a $30 Ultimate Edition figure decided by the votes of people who are just scrolling down and pick whatever event they liked best with no intention of buying the figure really makes me uneasy about that line in particular. At least on Ringside's Twitter, you'd have collectors voting on what they wanted. This way feels too screwy, especially after what happened with War Games Adam Cole and Mania 20 Christian in the last Takeover vote. That’s not possible. The voting will remain as is. What is possible is pushing for all parties involved to align on gear/looks that is desired by collectors for all three choices. I think you’re seeing that in Jeff to a degree. Hopefully that trend can continue and possibly even improve.
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Post by BadGirlRyleigh on Oct 1, 2020 17:35:08 GMT -5
Is Target still planning to restock the Ultimate Edition starting next year? Yes they are. Yay very good to hear, also can you tell us what Wrestlemania 37 figures have what BAF parts yet?
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:36:12 GMT -5
Can Stone Cold get a new head that looks more like 1996-1997 than 2001? He didn’t have a beard when he started being Stone Cold just a mustache and soul patch I don’t see why it couldn’t be an option.
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Post by Action Figure Attack on Oct 1, 2020 17:37:26 GMT -5
I asked this a couple of pages back, but just in case you missed it (or ignored it )... Would you consider doing a 'RAW Underground' attire Aleister Black... maybe even with his eye covered? A basic would suffice. Maybe an underground attire, Strowman, as well? It would at least be something different - especially as this Braun would be bald. I also wanted to ask... Is there a reason why there's a problem with blonde hair? It seems, if it's not bleach blonde, it usually turns out a gingery colour - even the forthcoming Edge basic has ginger hair. Sure. Those looks could totally be considered. The hair color (and any color in general) is just what is aligned on by design and licensor.
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Post by LaParka on Oct 1, 2020 17:47:24 GMT -5
With the Hurt Business getting a big push on Raw will this increase the chances of getting a current MVP and an updated Cedric/Shelton.
Any really obscure flashbacks on the way, that we can say I can't believe they pulled it off.
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rykeyz
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Post by rykeyz on Oct 1, 2020 17:49:22 GMT -5
Hey Steve,
Any news as to why Naomi that was in basic 79 the regular version didn’t have any glow details on her attire?
Will Elite 83 be released in time for Christmas???
Does the Elite 82 Alexa bliss have one or 2 women’s tag titles???
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Oct 1, 2020 17:50:58 GMT -5
Will RSC continue to get store exclusives? They didn’t get Taker 79 & looks like their not getting Davey boy 82 either.
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hardyz6
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Post by hardyz6 on Oct 1, 2020 19:27:26 GMT -5
Hey Steve I’m super pumped about the Jeff ultimate. Is there a chance we get the other attires in elite form down the line. My dream figure is a shirtless Armageddon Jeff. Thanks
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Post by Vamp55 on Oct 1, 2020 19:31:12 GMT -5
With the addition of Amazon exclusive to the Ultimates, will that change or influence the current ‘main’ line formula? For instance is there a chance we could see 2 flashbacks as part of a series (or current superstars) or is the intention to keep the current one current and one legends in the Ultimates?
Pleased to see another new way to get Ultimate Edition figures out, hoping we might see Tag Teams into the future. Should LOD ever become available they have Ultimates written all over them...(As does Demolition etc.)
Keep up the great work..
(P.S... any idea when the next IG live unboxing / Q&A might be?)
Cheers and thanks as always
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Post by Nivro™ on Oct 1, 2020 22:36:05 GMT -5
Steve the render for Elite 82 Alexa Bliss has been bothering me....Is she going to have the font on her kickpads or did it get cut from the budget? That would be a huge disappointment.
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buddyboy101
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Post by buddyboy101 on Oct 2, 2020 0:21:50 GMT -5
Hi Steve, is there any shot for an Ahmed Johnson, Al Snow, or Duke Droese flashback?!
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