[RETRO] Wrestling Megastars by Epic Toys

[3poajamie]

Nov 18, 2024 16:14:18 GMT -5 Bandalero said:

Good grief this just delays Dr.Death and who knows who else is in that glorious wave!! The suspense is killing me

Luckily the Dr Death won’t face any delays because of the show, it really is a delicious line up for series 4 though

[@Chair.Shot]

Usually I’m not either…Vader would be the exception and I would buy multiples. The only other thing that would make that better would be if Epic were to make more than one Vader in the WM line.

I’m probably equally as excited for a Loob Vader as I am a Megastar. Part of that is due to the PTSD of the Mattel. Getting my hopes up too much that it’ll be as good as I imagined just isn’t healthy lol. I like a lot about the their version (it was my favorite Mattel Retro of 2023) but it was a big letdown in terms of size and pose. Epic has been on fire as of late but I don’t want to be disappointed again like I was with Mattel. As a result, expectations are limited. So the Loob feels like it is a guaranteed home run and can do no wrong. For years I’ve had this loose NOAH Vader in my collection (giving him the WCW title of course):


Scale and look-wise it blends in fairly well.

[kojikanemoto]

So do we think US customers will get series 3 before Christmas?

[casanova]

Nov 19, 2024 9:02:25 GMT -5 @Chair.Shot said:

Usually I’m not either…Vader would be the exception and I would buy multiples. The only other thing that would make that better would be if Epic were to make more than one Vader in the WM line.

I’m probably equally as excited for a Loob Vader as I am a Megastar. Part of that is due to the PTSD of the Mattel. Getting my hopes up too much that it’ll be as good as I imagined just isn’t healthy lol. I like a lot about the their version (it was my favorite Mattel Retro of 2023) but it was a big letdown in terms of size and pose. Epic has been on fire as of late but I don’t want to be disappointed again like I was with Mattel. As a result, expectations are limited. So the Loob feels like it is a guaranteed home run and can do no wrong. For years I’ve had this loose NOAH Vader in my collection (giving him the WCW title of course):


Scale and look-wise it blends in fairly well.

It’s one of the nicest wrestling figures of the 90s imo. However isn’t it a little tall?

[walter7paisley]

Nov 19, 2024 9:02:25 GMT -5 @Chair.Shot said:

Usually I’m not either…Vader would be the exception and I would buy multiples. The only other thing that would make that better would be if Epic were to make more than one Vader in the WM line.

I’m probably equally as excited for a Loob Vader as I am a Megastar. Part of that is due to the PTSD of the Mattel. Getting my hopes up too much that it’ll be as good as I imagined just isn’t healthy lol. I like a lot about the their version (it was my favorite Mattel Retro of 2023) but it was a big letdown in terms of size and pose. Epic has been on fire as of late but I don’t want to be disappointed again like I was with Mattel. As a result, expectations are limited. So the Loob feels like it is a guaranteed home run and can do no wrong. For years I’ve had this loose NOAH Vader in my collection (giving him the WCW title of course):


Scale and look-wise it blends in fairly well.

I love that Vader, although I don't own it. His Charapro figures are generally all exceptional. One of my favourite Vaders is his OSFTM, which when I first saw a grainy picture of in the early 00's online had me thinking it was a long lost Galoob figure, which sparked my imagination.

I'll definitely be buying multiple versions of him, too. He's up there with the Bulldog in terms of being a figure I'll happily buy way too many of!

[3poajamie]

Nov 19, 2024 12:39:42 GMT -5 kojikanemoto said:

So do we think US customers will get series 3 before Christmas?

Depends on how the US distributors get these in and out I guess. The figures are good to go so hopefully before December

[@Chair.Shot]

Nov 19, 2024 14:49:23 GMT -5 casanova said:

Nov 19, 2024 9:02:25 GMT -5 @Chair.Shot said:

Usually I’m not either…Vader would be the exception and I would buy multiples. The only other thing that would make that better would be if Epic were to make more than one Vader in the WM line.

I’m probably equally as excited for a Loob Vader as I am a Megastar. Part of that is due to the PTSD of the Mattel. Getting my hopes up too much that it’ll be as good as I imagined just isn’t healthy lol. I like a lot about the their version (it was my favorite Mattel Retro of 2023) but it was a big letdown in terms of size and pose. Epic has been on fire as of late but I don’t want to be disappointed again like I was with Mattel. As a result, expectations are limited. So the Loob feels like it is a guaranteed home run and can do no wrong. For years I’ve had this loose NOAH Vader in my collection (giving him the WCW title of course):


Scale and look-wise it blends in fairly well.

It’s one of the nicest wrestling figures of the 90s imo. However isn’t it a little tall?

Not by much. It is close to Sid but far enough away from El Gigante. I believe Gigante was billed as 7’7, Vader at 6’5, Sid at 6’9, and Sting at 6’2.

[kojikanemoto]

Nov 19, 2024 15:32:25 GMT -5 3poajamie said:

Nov 19, 2024 12:39:42 GMT -5 kojikanemoto said:

So do we think US customers will get series 3 before Christmas?

Depends on how the US distributors get these in and out I guess. The figures are good to go so hopefully before December

I just looked, I pre-ordered on May 31, I would have guessed it was like in March. 6 months isn’t bad

[3poajamie]

Nov 19, 2024 23:27:34 GMT -5 kojikanemoto said:

Nov 19, 2024 15:32:25 GMT -5 3poajamie said:

Depends on how the US distributors get these in and out I guess. The figures are good to go so hopefully before December

I just looked, I pre-ordered on May 31, I would have guessed it was like in March. 6 months isn’t bad

It would have been with us 6 weeks back if it wasn’t for some adjustments too, certainly worth the extra time when you get them though

[micco]

Anyone get their ddp that ordered through fc yet?

[@Chair.Shot]

Nov 20, 2024 5:46:10 GMT -5 micco said:

Anyone get their ddp that ordered through fc yet?

Nearly 3 weeks ago.

[parrish]

Nov 20, 2024 5:46:10 GMT -5 micco said:

Anyone get their ddp that ordered through fc yet?

weeks ago, he shipped mine with Vlad

[kojikanemoto]

Nov 20, 2024 16:56:59 GMT -5 parrish said:

Nov 20, 2024 5:46:10 GMT -5 micco said:

Anyone get their ddp that ordered through fc yet?

weeks ago, he shipped mine with Vlad

Same

[micco]

Damn. I’m realizing I typed the wrong address. Someone else has my ddp and I’m just out of luck. Did you guys get a shipping confirmation or did it just show up out of the blue. I haven’t gotten a confirmation so I’m hoping it hasn’t been shipped yet and the address can be corrected.

[@Chair.Shot]

Nov 20, 2024 22:43:35 GMT -5 micco said:

Damn. I’m realizing I typed the wrong address. Someone else has my ddp and I’m just out of luck. Did you guys get a shipping confirmation or did it just show up out of the blue. I haven’t gotten a confirmation so I’m hoping it hasn’t been shipped yet and the address can be corrected.

I had tracking info in my email. Maybe double check your spam folder or try reaching out directly to FC in case they have any additional information.

[@Chair.Shot]

Epic announced a Black Friday sale w/limited edition figures. No word on if/when US distributors will be included. Heenan has already been discussed in the past so have your credit cards ready.

http://instagram.com/p/DCxRCHusXHN

[kiphouse]

It's absolutely the drop of series 4 plus black suit bobby. Zombie teased what looks to be a bloodier ryder. Maybe fig collections will drop in stock patriot and buff. Who knows what mitch will do. Should be interesting.