[RETRO] Ring Masters by Rush Collectibles

[britishbrickfan]

rumour has it, he's now considering a Kickstarter to source the funds needed to make the figures he has been publicising for months....

aren't these the same figures that went up for preorder months ago? have his sales been so flat (understandably so) that he's now trying to scam a whole new audience because this community are wise to his tricks?

[@brit_figs]

This thread needs locking and a ban on mentioning the guy

[parrish]

Dec 12, 2023 18:48:28 GMT -5 @brit_figs said:

This thread needs locking and a ban on mentioning the guy

A ban? Not all of us think that he is a bad guy. It says right on the box that these aren't toys. I get they aren't as good as some of the other figure lines, but they were also priced lower. I don't see anyone else making people like Roadblock and Tillet. Some of us are just more vocal than others. Thread should absolutely not be closed until Tillet comes out at very least. I'm a member of this board to have conversations about figures, not be told who I can and can't talk about. Even if you disagree with me and think his items are a scam, then the thread should be left open for people to discuss when they get Tillet. 

At the end of the day people got their figures, and some of us like them. If you set your expectations to high, it's on you. No one forced you to order them or to do Kickstarter. If people were on here saying they didn't get their figures that would be one thing, but he came through. 

[Lariat Tubman]

Dec 12, 2023 18:48:28 GMT -5 @brit_figs said:

This thread needs locking and a ban on mentioning the guy

...ermm, wouldn't this benefit "the guy"?

[britishbrickfan]

Dec 12, 2023 19:29:30 GMT -5 parrish said:

A ban? Not all of us think that he is a bad guy. It says right on the box that these aren't toys. I get they aren't as good as some of the other figure lines, but they were also priced lower. I don't see anyone else making people like Roadblock and Tillet. Some of us are just more vocal than others. Thread should absolutely not be closed until Tillet comes out at very least. I'm a member of this board to have conversations about figures, not be told who I can and can't talk about. Even if you disagree with me and think his items are a scam, then the thread should be left open for people to discuss when they get Tillet. 

At the end of the day people got their figures, and some of us like them. If you set your expectations to high, it's on you. No one forced you to order them or to do Kickstarter. If people were on here saying they didn't get their figures that would be one thing, but he came through. 

lots to unpack here.....

I get they aren't as good as some of the other figure lines, but they were also priced lower.

figures of FAR better quality are available from a discount store for around $1 than the crap Rush put out

I don't see anyone else making people like Roadblock and Tillet

there's a reason no company made these figures before, there clearly is no market for a Tillet figure, hence why he's still unable to produce the figures people already paid for

Some of us are just more vocal than others. Thread should absolutely not be closed until Tillet comes out at very least. I'm a member of this board to have conversations about figures, not be told who I can and can't talk about. Even if you disagree with me and think his items are a scam, then the thread should be left open for people to discuss when they get Tillet.

I agree this should not be closed, there needs to be a place for warning others about risks to their money and/or expectations on a chancer like Rush

At the end of the day people got their figures, and some of us like them. If you set your expectations to high, it's on you. No one forced you to order them or to do Kickstarter. If people were on here saying they didn't get their figures that would be one thing, but he came through.

people got figures, but not the ones that resembled the quality of the artwork they purchased against - Roadblock DEFINITELY does not look like the level of quality as expected in the concept art (the pictures we were shown at preorder stage) and for those who did receive a Larry figure (not everyone received theirs yet) no-one can claim it looks like any of the promotional artwork we were shown, or even the prototypes he showed during his live videos where he continually hyped up what was coming.

you can enjoy what you got, that's up to you. but for the people who had expectations that they were buying licenced wrestling figures that would have better quality than a dollar store discount toy?? I don't think anyone was satisfied with what they received.

[parrish]

Dec 13, 2023 1:09:54 GMT -5 britishbrickfan said:

Dec 12, 2023 19:29:30 GMT -5 parrish said:

A ban? Not all of us think that he is a bad guy. It says right on the box that these aren't toys. I get they aren't as good as some of the other figure lines, but they were also priced lower. I don't see anyone else making people like Roadblock and Tillet. Some of us are just more vocal than others. Thread should absolutely not be closed until Tillet comes out at very least. I'm a member of this board to have conversations about figures, not be told who I can and can't talk about. Even if you disagree with me and think his items are a scam, then the thread should be left open for people to discuss when they get Tillet. 

At the end of the day people got their figures, and some of us like them. If you set your expectations to high, it's on you. No one forced you to order them or to do Kickstarter. If people were on here saying they didn't get their figures that would be one thing, but he came through. 

lots to unpack here.....

I get they aren't as good as some of the other figure lines, but they were also priced lower.

figures of FAR better quality are available from a discount store for around $1 than the crap Rush put out

I don't see anyone else making people like Roadblock and Tillet

there's a reason no company made these figures before, there clearly is no market for a Tillet figure, hence why he's still unable to produce the figures people already paid for

Some of us are just more vocal than others. Thread should absolutely not be closed until Tillet comes out at very least. I'm a member of this board to have conversations about figures, not be told who I can and can't talk about. Even if you disagree with me and think his items are a scam, then the thread should be left open for people to discuss when they get Tillet.

I agree this should not be closed, there needs to be a place for warning others about risks to their money and/or expectations on a chancer like Rush

At the end of the day people got their figures, and some of us like them. If you set your expectations to high, it's on you. No one forced you to order them or to do Kickstarter. If people were on here saying they didn't get their figures that would be one thing, but he came through.

people got figures, but not the ones that resembled the quality of the artwork they purchased against - Roadblock DEFINITELY does not look like the level of quality as expected in the concept art (the pictures we were shown at preorder stage) and for those who did receive a Larry figure (not everyone received theirs yet) no-one can claim it looks like any of the promotional artwork we were shown, or even the prototypes he showed during his live videos where he continually hyped up what was coming.

you can enjoy what you got, that's up to you. but for the people who had expectations that they were buying licensed wrestling figures that would have better quality than a dollar store discount toy?? I don't think anyone was satisfied with what they received.

 Saying that there is no market for an item, then suggesting people that pre-ordered are still waiting kind of contradicts your own point. If there is no demand for Roadblock, why would anyone care how he turned out?

Replying to someone that says they like the figures by saying no one likes their figures is either you not listening or refusing reality. I like the figures. A small market sure, but there is a market for it. If not, there wouldn't be anyone waiting for figures. You can't have it both ways. 

Lastly let me know where I can get these FAR better dollar store retros for around $1. I'm here for it. 




 

[pooch2423]

Dec 13, 2023 10:00:43 GMT -5 parrish said:

Dec 13, 2023 1:09:54 GMT -5 britishbrickfan said:

lots to unpack here.....

figures of FAR better quality are available from a discount store for around $1 than the crap Rush put out

there's a reason no company made these figures before, there clearly is no market for a Tillet figure, hence why he's still unable to produce the figures people already paid for

I agree this should not be closed, there needs to be a place for warning others about risks to their money and/or expectations on a chancer like Rush

people got figures, but not the ones that resembled the quality of the artwork they purchased against - Roadblock DEFINITELY does not look like the level of quality as expected in the concept art (the pictures we were shown at preorder stage) and for those who did receive a Larry figure (not everyone received theirs yet) no-one can claim it looks like any of the promotional artwork we were shown, or even the prototypes he showed during his live videos where he continually hyped up what was coming.

you can enjoy what you got, that's up to you. but for the people who had expectations that they were buying licensed wrestling figures that would have better quality than a dollar store discount toy?? I don't think anyone was satisfied with what they received.

 Saying that there is no market for an item, then suggesting people that pre-ordered are still waiting kind of contradicts your own point. If there is no demand for Roadblock, why would anyone care how he turned out?

Replying to someone that says they like the figures by saying no one likes their figures is either you not listening or refusing reality. I like the figures. A small market sure, but there is a market for it. If not, there wouldn't be anyone waiting for figures. You can't have it both ways. 

Lastly let me know where I can get these FAR better dollar store retros for around $1. I'm here for it. 




 

For what it’s worth, I kinda like them as well. I wasn’t expecting to spend what I spent and receive top tier retros.

So I guess at least 2 of us exist

[kiphouse]

I just hope if cvv gets made that he sells them on his site cause ill never deal with sal again

[freaqualizer]

Dec 13, 2023 20:16:10 GMT -5 pooch2423 said:

Dec 13, 2023 10:00:43 GMT -5 parrish said:

 Saying that there is no market for an item, then suggesting people that pre-ordered are still waiting kind of contradicts your own point. If there is no demand for Roadblock, why would anyone care how he turned out?

Replying to someone that says they like the figures by saying no one likes their figures is either you not listening or refusing reality. I like the figures. A small market sure, but there is a market for it. If not, there wouldn't be anyone waiting for figures. You can't have it both ways. 

Lastly let me know where I can get these FAR better dollar store retros for around $1. I'm here for it. 




 

For what it’s worth, I kinda like them as well. I wasn’t expecting to spend what I spent and receive top tier retros.

So I guess at least 2 of us exist

I like my Jonah just fine. Larry Zbyszko isn’t the greatest figure ever made, but he looks just fine in my collection. So, I guess 3 of us.

[Dylan ❤️s Wrestling]

Jonah is great, my only regret is that I didn’t get two and I got it directly from Sal.

I wish I’d got the whole set twice but haven’t seen them at a great price so far on the secondary market.

To be honest I’m hoping I run into a Rush hater at a convention who ordered some and is blowing them out cheap. Could happen, right?

[richierich]

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any direct contact information they can message me with this guy. I placed an order for 2 Jonah figures over a year ago and the website, FB and IG has been unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[britishbrickfan]

Dec 25, 2023 23:53:20 GMT -5 richierich said:

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any direct contact information they can message me with this guy. I placed an order for 2 Jonah figures over a year ago and the website, FB and IG has been unsuccessful. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

try his eBay account, say you want to buy a couple of Jonah's from him (he's willing to sell them there for some reason) and when he replies, just ask where your own order is (then report him to eBay as a scammer)

[cmbarnes10]

No! He's advertising ringmasters series 2 on fb.

[Midnight: Dark Knight]

Jan 14, 2024 12:12:30 GMT -5 cmbarnes10 said:

No! He's advertising ringmasters series 2 on fb.

The whole pivoting away from wrestling figs really held up. This guy cant seem to make up his mind or keep his word to anything he says. Id never send a dime to him even if it was a grail/huge want.

After all the debacle from series 1 and more plus a video claiming the market is over saturated and he is pivoting, he has the nerve to start posting promo vids of series 2. Unreal!

[@Chair.Shot]

I’ve kept from posting updates on his many social media updates. Usually I try to be more on top of things but it will only be news when there are actual releases.

[savedbytheringbell]

The paint on The French Angel looks rough

[machofan396]

TNA's comeback inspired sal

[britishbrickfan]

I thought he had previously said that he'd lost the rights to Storm et al?

so, was he lying about losing the rights to produce their figures? or has he somehow managed to renegotiate a failed contract in a matter of days???

[3poajamie]

Jan 17, 2024 14:01:47 GMT -5 britishbrickfan said:

I thought he had previously said that he'd lost the rights to Storm et al?

so, was he lying about losing the rights to produce their figures? or has he somehow managed to renegotiate a failed contract in a matter of days???

He said he lost some licenses and some wrestlers off the back of what Cardona said, I do not think Storm was one of those names.

I assume he let the wrestlers in series 2 know it wasn’t going to happen then made a U turn

[micco]

Anyone remember him saying he hired a new sculptor? Because he recently posted that he sculpted the storm. I guess that was done before he hired the new sculptor.