zoomfactor32
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Post by zoomfactor32 on Apr 16, 2024 15:46:37 GMT -5
At this point I think I'm done with PowerTown. I really liked the first batch of figures, but they're just too out of scale with Jazwares/Mattel to be passable. If they would have shrunk them down 20% they'd be perfect. I feel the same. I was really excited about these figures and bought the first series, but the scale is just too off for me. They are really nice figures, but I just can't get into them and probably won't buy any of the TNA figures. I may buy a select few Legends since I already have the figures from the first series. Maybe just Wahoo from series two.
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Post by azraelms on Apr 16, 2024 16:43:40 GMT -5
So far I am going to be all in on just the Vintage Wrestling Ultras.
I do not watch, never got into, and are not going to purchase the TNA figures. I was hoping that these would be successful in building Powertown, but based on the comments here so far, I fear that the TNA line is going to fall flat.
The Remco figures are nice, but that is a niche that I do not collect so I am not going to start getting those.
So that just leaves me with the Vintage Wresting Ultras. Based on the previous podcast that Steve Rosenthal participated in, the preorders will be 'shortly' after the TNA preorders. So unless something major changed recently, I would expect these to go up for preorder in early May. Then hopefully in hand by the end of the year. The TNA figures are currently a 6 month gap between preorder and shipment, so hopefully that sticks across the lines.
Hopefully this all picks up. If the TNA preorders are basically the month of April, then Ultras 2 is May, then maybe we will see Remco Series 2 in June, TNA series 2 in July, Ultra series 3 in August, and so forth. Maybe (probably) I am being too optimistic on that, but if that were the case, we could get 3-4 series per year for these.
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Post by captncharisma19 on Apr 16, 2024 16:45:00 GMT -5
I'm not the boss, but if you're not going to buy these and don't care then why come here? Just to complain? I don't get it To provide "constructive criticism"? I can't speak for anyone else - but I bought their first wave of Ultras (the legends talent) but am concerned with this price hike, especially since it is current talent from a smaller promotion. what price hike? Myers and Cardona were $50 each and we ordered those what, a year ago?
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Apr 16, 2024 17:11:06 GMT -5
Over $100 just for one figure when you order from Canada. Tough pull to swallow
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Post by Mr. Yellow on Apr 16, 2024 17:26:13 GMT -5
Anyone else worried PT is going stray from their initial goal? I was excited for them to work on this list of vintage wrestlers. I was, and I hope it all works out for them, but on the other hand it may hurt them in the long run. We now have the TNA preorders, and the price is $5 more per figure than the first wave of Ultras. The excitement seems less for these figures too, so my fear is that they do not sell enough, and that hurts their overall business, and potentially kills the company. I personally think they should have stuck with one thing for a few years before expanding. Get 4 or 5 waves of the classic wrestler Ultras out, hopefully to the same good graces the first wave had, and then as a proven company expand into other areas - Remcos and such. I get that the TNA license kind of fell into their lap, but I really hope it doesn't take away their attention to the classic wrestlers that we had been told about for a while as they were setting up the company. I just think they have too many pots on the stove right now. I understand evaluating and shifting talent based on profitability. I get the TNA license is a big deal for them. But, and I admit to this, the real draw for me was the Ultra line of some of the more classic and overlooked people. I reeeeallly hope they can right the ship, correct a few mistakes and find solid ground.
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Post by captncharisma19 on Apr 16, 2024 20:30:18 GMT -5
I was, and I hope it all works out for them, but on the other hand it may hurt them in the long run. We now have the TNA preorders, and the price is $5 more per figure than the first wave of Ultras. The excitement seems less for these figures too, so my fear is that they do not sell enough, and that hurts their overall business, and potentially kills the company. I personally think they should have stuck with one thing for a few years before expanding. Get 4 or 5 waves of the classic wrestler Ultras out, hopefully to the same good graces the first wave had, and then as a proven company expand into other areas - Remcos and such. I get that the TNA license kind of fell into their lap, but I really hope it doesn't take away their attention to the classic wrestlers that we had been told about for a while as they were setting up the company. I just think they have too many pots on the stove right now. I understand evaluating and shifting talent based on profitability. I get the TNA license is a big deal for them. But, and I admit to this, the real draw for me was the Ultra line of some of the more classic and overlooked people. I reeeeallly hope they can right the ship, correct a few mistakes and find solid ground. maybe a positive: They'll have new molds to use for other legends (perhaps?)
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Post by rastlinfigures on Apr 16, 2024 20:34:04 GMT -5
To provide "constructive criticism"? I can't speak for anyone else - but I bought their first wave of Ultras (the legends talent) but am concerned with this price hike, especially since it is current talent from a smaller promotion. what price hike? Myers and Cardona were $50 each and we ordered those what, a year ago? The original Ultras were about $45 (less when bundled). Yes, I know inflation happens but this is too much for a smaller promotion. Could I personally afford it? Yes. Do I want to spend that much? No.
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Post by The Assassin on Apr 17, 2024 6:09:45 GMT -5
Really, the Ultras scale is not even close to Mattel/Jazwares? I haven't been following this line very closely so only just hearing, but what kind of moronic decision making is that? The figures look good but this ridiculous scale decision alone will easily kill the entire line (and company probably), let alone the delays, high prices, taking on too much, and/or the inevitable prioritizing of the TNA line. Obviously the option with the most potential would be matching the scale of the vast majority of existing collections, or at least fairly close to it. Really disappointing.
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Post by PJ on Apr 17, 2024 7:35:03 GMT -5
Why would they? Galoob didn’t, Hasbro didn’t, Toy Biz didn’t, Jakks didn’t, Mattel didn’t do it when they took over the wwe license. So why would anyone expect them to? They want you to buy their product if Magnum and Kerry were in scale with Mattel than they risk people passing on their versions.
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Post by secondwhiteline on Apr 17, 2024 7:40:08 GMT -5
Why would they? Galoob didn’t, Hasbro didn’t, Toy Biz didn’t, Jakks didn’t, Mattel didn’t do it when they took over the wwe license. So why would anyone expect them to? They want you to buy their product if Magnum and Kerry were in scale with Mattel than they risk people passing on their versions. Don't they risk more people passing on their versions by being out of scale with the main wrestling line that people collect? This is not a mass market line, they're mostly in a position to supplement most of their potential audience's existing collections. Like, I would have been in for Madusa or any of the Knockouts roster if they were at all compatible with the wrestling figures I already have.
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Post by captncharisma19 on Apr 17, 2024 11:06:52 GMT -5
Yay, more people here to complain that the scale is wrong
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Post by captncharisma19 on Apr 17, 2024 11:09:27 GMT -5
Really, the Ultras scale is not even close to Mattel/Jazwares? I haven't been following this line very closely so only just hearing, but what kind of moronic decision making is that? The figures look good but this ridiculous scale decision alone will easily kill the entire line (and company probably), let alone the delays, high prices, taking on too much, and/or the inevitable prioritizing of the TNA line. Obviously the option with the most potential would be matching the scale of the vast majority of existing collections, or at least fairly close to it. Really disappointing. I have them mixed right in and they look great. Ask yourself this question: is it better to have a _____ figure that's a hair too big in comparison to Mattel, or not have them at all? If you don't mind not having Gagne, etc then you're fine. Right? I prefer to have Bruiser Brody on my shelf than not have him at all
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Post by dmj4ever85 on Apr 17, 2024 12:54:40 GMT -5
Really, the Ultras scale is not even close to Mattel/Jazwares? I haven't been following this line very closely so only just hearing, but what kind of moronic decision making is that? The figures look good but this ridiculous scale decision alone will easily kill the entire line (and company probably), let alone the delays, high prices, taking on too much, and/or the inevitable prioritizing of the TNA line. Obviously the option with the most potential would be matching the scale of the vast majority of existing collections, or at least fairly close to it. Really disappointing. I have them mixed right in and they look great. Ask yourself this question: is it better to have a _____ figure that's a hair too big in comparison to Mattel, or not have them at all? If you don't mind not having Gagne, etc then you're fine. Right? I prefer to have Bruiser Brody on my shelf than not have him at all Love your point of view on this...Would you have any pics to share for comparison?
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Post by dmj4ever85 on Apr 17, 2024 13:21:21 GMT -5
Any update on Matt Cardona & Brian Myers?
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Post by rastlinfigures on Apr 17, 2024 16:09:08 GMT -5
Why would they? Galoob didn’t, Hasbro didn’t, Toy Biz didn’t, Jakks didn’t, Mattel didn’t do it when they took over the wwe license. So why would anyone expect them to? They want you to buy their product if Magnum and Kerry were in scale with Mattel than they risk people passing on their versions. Don't they risk more people passing on their versions by being out of scale with the main wrestling line that people collect? This is not a mass market line, they're mostly in a position to supplement most of their potential audience's existing collections. Like, I would have been in for Madusa or any of the Knockouts roster if they were at all compatible with the wrestling figures I already have. Yes - agree. I ordered series one. I would have never ordered series one if they were not close in scale to main line Mattel WWE and AEW Jazwares figures. These are mostly talent not available in those lines to begin with.
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Post by rastlinfigures on Apr 17, 2024 16:11:28 GMT -5
Really, the Ultras scale is not even close to Mattel/Jazwares? I haven't been following this line very closely so only just hearing, but what kind of moronic decision making is that? The figures look good but this ridiculous scale decision alone will easily kill the entire line (and company probably), let alone the delays, high prices, taking on too much, and/or the inevitable prioritizing of the TNA line. Obviously the option with the most potential would be matching the scale of the vast majority of existing collections, or at least fairly close to it. Really disappointing. They are relatively close, but the Utlras figures are larger in both height and width than Mattel and Jazwares main line figures.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Apr 17, 2024 16:18:12 GMT -5
I’m just quoting this as the issue of scale is still being brought up. For those arguing “why should they?” I ask you to be serious as the answer is pretty obvious. Instead, why not tell us what you think they have to benefit from being just slightly different? For the record, the scale isn’t that far off but it would be nice for thousands of customers/collectors to have something that feels nearly seamless. It’s just like Masked Republic making future releases larger instead of sticking to making smaller figures. They definitely could have kept doing that but instead listened to the feedback and made improvements accordingly. As others have said, they are heavier than Mattel and Jazwares. I like that. But as you can see in the photos, while not taller per se, they are bulkier than Mattel and Jazwares (both side to side and front to back). But heck, most of us complain that Mattel makes guys too skinny. FYI ... Magnum's PowerTown boots will fit on the Mattel! I didn't try any other swapping.
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Post by PVA on Apr 17, 2024 19:04:25 GMT -5
Powertown is a collectible action figure Mattel & jazzwares are action figure in the toy aisle.
There is a difference. I understand if you are disappointed but it’s been a year,Stop complaining about scale.
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Post by PJ on Apr 17, 2024 19:40:47 GMT -5
On page 93 I posted the Diamond Kerry next to a Mattel Kerry and other than the feet and hands they aren’t even close to being in the same scale. And I am fine with it these aren’t meant to fit in with Mattel or Jazwares. They are their on line. If I am Power Town I’m not making them in Mattel’s scale. I want you to buy my Kerry not pass because you have Mattel’s already. And I am sure there’s plenty of collectors out there who collect everything so scales not an issue because they have all lines.
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Post by Mr. Yellow on Apr 17, 2024 20:06:00 GMT -5
Of course it's my ideal thing for these to scale with Ultimates, but I do understand why they don't.
It feels like PT is starting to lose some of their exclusivity with these talents signing with other companies, so now they will have threats to their figures.
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