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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 24, 2021 2:03:40 GMT -5
Good lord, looking at the figures listed for 91 snd 92, I can legit see there only being four figures in both those lineups. Fiend is already a scratch for 92 and Cole is very likely not happening either. And for 91 I don't hold out much hope for the Sami and I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin goes with him. (Although between him, Sami and Cole I think Kevin has the best chance of getting made.)
Imagine gutting your roster to the point that that many upcoming figures get canned. Insane.
That said, this is merely speculation on my part (outside of the Fiend) and if it were up to me, everyone would keep their jobs and none of this would be an issue.
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Post by mrh on Aug 24, 2021 2:30:43 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this too @shaneomaniac -- and what about the Superstars line? 2 of 4 figures now can't be made!!
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 24, 2021 4:05:56 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this too @shaneomaniac -- and what about the Superstars line? 2 of 4 figures now can't be made!! You are absolutely right. That's half the line down there.
Could you imagine if Hogan were to do something silly before they came out and the entire wave was just Honky Tonk Man??
Also, Has Austin Theory even been on NXT recently? I don't watch NXT so I don't know but I don't recall seeing him around lately? How good are his odds of sticking around long enough to be made? We all know some of the reasons he's been missing, how messed up would it be if Sami, Kevin AND Theory were all missing?
This is just nutzo. It used to be fine that figures were plotted out a year in advance but now with WWE Superstars being thrown out left and right, you could feasibly see an main series elite lineup with only three figures in it.
It's really just crazy is what it is.
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Post by LK3 on Aug 24, 2021 4:13:04 GMT -5
I've been thinking about this too @shaneomaniac -- and what about the Superstars line? 2 of 4 figures now can't be made!! You are absolutely right. That's half the line down there.
Could you imagine if Hogan were to do something silly before they came out and the entire wave was just Honky Tonk Man??
Also, Has Austin Theory even been on NXT recently? I don't watch NXT so I don't know but I don't recall seeing him around lately? How good are his odds of sticking around long enough to be made? We all know some of the reasons he's been missing, how messed up would it be if Sami, Kevin AND Theory were all missing?
This is just nutzo. It used to be fine that figures were plotted out a year in advance but now with WWE Superstars being thrown out left and right, you could feasibly see an main series elite lineup with only three figures in it.
It's really just crazy is what it is.
The last time he was on NXT he walked out of a room while The Way was having an argument. I think they've referenced it by saying he ran away. He's had dark matches prior to some Raw/SmackDown shows since then. |
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Post by TheSharpshooter on Aug 24, 2021 4:27:21 GMT -5
I truly hope that the WrestleMania Bret Hart is from WrestleMania IX. To this day, it is my favorite attire and it would make an amazing figure completely in magenta with white trim, hearts and flames design. Mattel showed that they can get the magenta right with the recent Survivor Series 1996 Bret Hart. So fingers crossed!! 😍
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Aug 24, 2021 6:11:05 GMT -5
Good lord, looking at the figures listed for 91 snd 92, I can legit see there only being four figures in both those lineups. Fiend is already a scratch for 92 and Cole is very likely not happening either. And for 91 I don't hold out much hope for the Sami and I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin goes with him. (Although between him, Sami and Cole I think Kevin has the best chance of getting made.) Imagine gutting your roster to the point that that many upcoming figures get canned. Insane. That said, this is merely speculation on my part (outside of the Fiend) and if it were up to me, everyone would keep their jobs and none of this would be an issue. I recently read WWE and 2K's relationship was pretty strained at the moment and a big reason is all the releases. Makes me wonder how Mattel and WWE's relationship is, I'm sure they don't appreciate putting a bunch of time and resources in to something like burnt fiend that would require new tooling just to have him pulled out from under them. |
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Post by jokerjohn on Aug 24, 2021 7:23:17 GMT -5
Good lord, looking at the figures listed for 91 snd 92, I can legit see there only being four figures in both those lineups. Fiend is already a scratch for 92 and Cole is very likely not happening either. And for 91 I don't hold out much hope for the Sami and I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin goes with him. (Although between him, Sami and Cole I think Kevin has the best chance of getting made.) Imagine gutting your roster to the point that that many upcoming figures get canned. Insane. That said, this is merely speculation on my part (outside of the Fiend) and if it were up to me, everyone would keep their jobs and none of this would be an issue. Why wouldn't Sami and Kevin be in the lineup, did I miss something? |
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Post by hitmancmedge on Aug 24, 2021 9:30:05 GMT -5
Where are we getting this Sami and Kevin are leaving thing? Sami is the number 2 heel on Smackdown and Kevin is probably the number 3 or 4 babyface depending on where you slot Finn, Big E, and Nakamura
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Post by LK3 on Aug 24, 2021 15:17:24 GMT -5
Where are we getting this Sami and Kevin are leaving thing? Sami is the number 2 heel on Smackdown and Kevin is probably the number 3 or 4 babyface depending on where you slot Finn, Big E, and Nakamura I think it’s just her personal fear that two of her favorites will be gone with how WWE is capable of releasing anyone these days. |
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Post by slappy on Aug 24, 2021 15:30:26 GMT -5
Where are we getting this Sami and Kevin are leaving thing? Sami is the number 2 heel on Smackdown and Kevin is probably the number 3 or 4 babyface depending on where you slot Finn, Big E, and Nakamura I think it’s just her personal fear that two of her favorites will be gone with how WWE is capable of releasing anyone these days. That's why I really hope they hurry up and make a new Triple H. |
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Post by kiloinnorcal on Aug 24, 2021 15:42:29 GMT -5
Good lord, looking at the figures listed for 91 snd 92, I can legit see there only being four figures in both those lineups. Fiend is already a scratch for 92 and Cole is very likely not happening either. And for 91 I don't hold out much hope for the Sami and I wouldn't be surprised if Kevin goes with him. (Although between him, Sami and Cole I think Kevin has the best chance of getting made.) Imagine gutting your roster to the point that that many upcoming figures get canned. Insane. That said, this is merely speculation on my part (outside of the Fiend) and if it were up to me, everyone would keep their jobs and none of this would be an issue. I recently read WWE and 2K's relationship was pretty strained at the moment and a big reason is all the releases. Makes me wonder how Mattel and WWE's relationship is, I'm sure they don't appreciate putting a bunch of time and resources in to something like burnt fiend that would require new tooling just to have him pulled out from under them. Yeah I saw that too. I'd be PO'd too if I couldn't use a bunch of characters my company spent time on, requiring me to delay my game half a year, after I already skipped a year. That's a ton of lost profits. As far as licensees go, I'd just focus on the Legends until WWE sorts out its revolving current roster issues. |
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Post by viper412 on Aug 24, 2021 15:55:50 GMT -5
I’d go with no Fiend or Cole
Don’t see KO or Sami leaving in time to disrupt the figures since they should be out holiday time, they’d have to leave by the end of October for that to happen
We also lost a Bobby fish basic
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Post by Artie Kendall on Aug 24, 2021 16:23:02 GMT -5
Where are we getting this Sami and Kevin are leaving thing? Sami is the number 2 heel on Smackdown and Kevin is probably the number 3 or 4 babyface depending on where you slot Finn, Big E, and Nakamura Doing some searchin, it looks like Sami's contract is ending in the fall maybe. Found nothin on Kevin though. |
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Post by punksnotdead on Aug 24, 2021 19:34:34 GMT -5
Where are we getting this Sami and Kevin are leaving thing? Sami is the number 2 heel on Smackdown and Kevin is probably the number 3 or 4 babyface depending on where you slot Finn, Big E, and Nakamura Doing some searchin, it looks like Sami's contract is ending in the fall maybe. Found nothin on Kevin though. He signed a 5 year deal in mid 2018. He’d have to request his release, and we know WWE would rather hold “independent contractors” hostage. |
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Post by berealnicknaro on Aug 24, 2021 20:46:57 GMT -5
I truly hope that the WrestleMania Bret Hart is from WrestleMania IX. To this day, it is my favorite attire and it would make an amazing figure completely in magenta with white trim, hearts and flames design. Mattel showed that the can get the magenta right with the recent Survivor Series 1996 Bret Hart. So fingers crossed!! 😍 Which WM Bret? Is it Elite? Is there a list of announced stuff that didn’t have renders shown recently? |
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Aug 24, 2021 20:57:40 GMT -5
I truly hope that the WrestleMania Bret Hart is from WrestleMania IX. To this day, it is my favorite attire and it would make an amazing figure completely in magenta with white trim, hearts and flames design. Mattel showed that the can get the magenta right with the recent Survivor Series 1996 Bret Hart. So fingers crossed!! 😍 Which WM Bret? Is it Elite? Is there a list of announced stuff that didn’t have renders shown recently? Page 6. It’s probably lists from online retailers people leaked. There’s Bret, Austin, Shawn, and AJ (boneyard) BAF Vince (Wrestlemania 1) |
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Post by Artie Kendall on Aug 24, 2021 21:39:52 GMT -5
Doing some searchin, it looks like Sami's contract is ending in the fall maybe. Found nothin on Kevin though. He signed a 5 year deal in mid 2018. He’d have to request his release, and we know WWE would rather hold “independent contractors” hostage. Every where I saw it said three years in or before June 2018, but due to missing time, WWE put on additional months on his deal which is why he is still there. Where did you find 5 years? I just read articles, perhaps I missed an interview about it. |
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Post by WrestlingFigWig on Aug 24, 2021 21:47:54 GMT -5
I truly hope that the WrestleMania Bret Hart is from WrestleMania IX. To this day, it is my favorite attire and it would make an amazing figure completely in magenta with white trim, hearts and flames design. Mattel showed that the can get the magenta right with the recent Survivor Series 1996 Bret Hart. So fingers crossed!! 😍 I was at Mania 9 and this Bret attire has been a want for a LONG time. Hoping for this too. |
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Post by punksnotdead on Aug 24, 2021 22:10:38 GMT -5
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Post by Artie Kendall on Aug 24, 2021 22:46:05 GMT -5
Oh I thought you were talking about Sami, didn't realize you were talking about Owens. |
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