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Post by darkprophet on Jul 9, 2024 15:40:52 GMT -5
I'm curious how they'd go about doing Andre since he has two LJN figures. Would they do a two in one with removable hair? Soft goods singlet? Or would they double dip and do one of the two looks in the future? Id imagine we'll get the long hair and trunks look first just because it was the earlier version and the singlet version already got done in the mainline, though I hope that does get done again. It'd look great in CC packaging and I couldn't find that Andre in store There were 3 Andre looks in the LJN line. They could do the swappable hair gimmick to replicate his v1 and v2 figures. The v3 Grand Toys singlet look could be a seperate release since that's his heel era and he shouldn't have the same type of smiling headscans that the earlier Andre has. One should definitely be that wide eyed expression he'd do frequently during his heel run. True enough. But doesn’t the black singlet Ultimate Andre already have that look? Who am I kidding- I’m a sucker for the CC packaging. I’d buy it again just to keep on the blister. |
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Post by jt on Jul 9, 2024 17:59:51 GMT -5
I'm curious how they'd go about doing Andre since he has two LJN figures. Would they do a two in one with removable hair? Soft goods singlet? Or would they double dip and do one of the two looks in the future? Id imagine we'll get the long hair and trunks look first just because it was the earlier version and the singlet version already got done in the mainline, though I hope that does get done again. It'd look great in CC packaging and I couldn't find that Andre in store There were 3 Andre looks in the LJN line. They could do the swappable hair gimmick to replicate his v1 and v2 figures. The v3 Grand Toys singlet look could be a seperate release since that's his heel era and he shouldn't have the same type of smiling headscans that the earlier Andre has. One should definitely be that wide eyed expression he'd do frequently during his heel run. Good catch. That seems like the best way to do it |
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Post by HeelPiper on Jul 9, 2024 19:57:16 GMT -5
I still wish Piper and Orndorff were packed together, Piper and Steele was just so damn random.
Maybe V1 Hogan and Orndorff?
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 9, 2024 20:45:29 GMT -5
I still wish Piper and Orndorff were packed together, Piper and Steele was just so damn random. Maybe V1 Hogan and Orndorff? While I would definitely want this set, I really don’t think Orndorff is an option at this point. Not only has he not received a Mattel fig in years, but he’s now getting retro style figures from independent companies (at least one I’m aware of). |
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Jul 9, 2024 20:56:52 GMT -5
I still wish Piper and Orndorff were packed together, Piper and Steele was just so damn random. Maybe V1 Hogan and Orndorff? While I would definitely want this set, I really don’t think Orndorff is an option at this point. Not only has he not received a Mattel fig in years, but he’s now getting retro style figures from independent companies (at least one I’m aware of). Is it powertown? I hope not. I don’t like the idea of “lifetime” contracts. |
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Post by jt on Jul 9, 2024 21:32:27 GMT -5
I still wish Piper and Orndorff were packed together, Piper and Steele was just so damn random. Maybe V1 Hogan and Orndorff? I fully expected Piper to come with Orton or Orndorff. As much as I love that ultimate Steele figure I wish the pairings for the CC made more sense |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 9, 2024 21:59:08 GMT -5
While I would definitely want this set, I really don’t think Orndorff is an option at this point. Not only has he not received a Mattel fig in years, but he’s now getting retro style figures from independent companies (at least one I’m aware of). Is it powertown? I hope not. I don’t like the idea of “lifetime” contracts. I can’t recall the name, but it was one of the smaller Remco/Superstars/MOTU style figure lines. I want to say the company that is doing Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton? Then again, I think they’re also doing Eddie Guerrero and Tatanka. So maybe they just don’t care about legal contracts? |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Jul 10, 2024 6:56:13 GMT -5
Is it powertown? I hope not. I don’t like the idea of “lifetime” contracts. I can’t recall the name, but it was one of the smaller Remco/Superstars/MOTU style figure lines. I want to say the company that is doing Buff Bagwell and Scott Norton? Then again, I think they’re also doing Eddie Guerrero and Tatanka. So maybe they just don’t care about legal contracts? Yeah forgot their name (without having to jump over to the other brands forum lol) but they also made a Slaughter and Road Warriors...who I believe powertown also have signed. So yeah, no idea what kind of deal Orndorff's estate has. As far as powertown's lifetime contracts...that has to be for the deep cut obscure guys more than the big names. Would hope so anyway. |
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Post by breal59 on Jul 13, 2024 13:01:38 GMT -5
You can't get much more toyetic figures than Iron Shiek LJN. The bald head, the moustache, the pose. It stands out among other 80s action figures. Even if you don't like wrestling, you see that figure and are drawn in with intrigue and wonder "who is that guy"? Would like to see it represented in the Coliseum Collection.
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 13, 2024 15:37:42 GMT -5
You can't get much more toyetic figures than Iron Shiek LJN. The bald head, the moustache, the pose. It stands out among other 80s action figures. Even if you don't like wrestling, you see that figure and are drawn in with intrigue and wonder "who is that guy"? Would like to see it represented in the Coliseum Collection. Absolutely! While not my top pick, this line can’t end without doing Sheiky! |
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Post by CM Tusk on Jul 13, 2024 15:47:52 GMT -5
You can't get much more toyetic figures than Iron Shiek LJN. The bald head, the moustache, the pose. It stands out among other 80s action figures. Even if you don't like wrestling, you see that figure and are drawn in with intrigue and wonder "who is that guy"? Would like to see it represented in the Coliseum Collection. I honestly think in figure form, Sheik is always one of the greats. The Jakks Classic was one of my favorites. |
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Post by eddiep on Jul 19, 2024 13:15:36 GMT -5
Loving all this Demolition talk! Hope the rumours are true!
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Post by biggerbetterbadder on Jul 20, 2024 11:40:15 GMT -5
Loving all this Demolition talk! Hope the rumours are true! Would they make smash though? We didn’t get him as an Ljn. |
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Post by jt on Jul 20, 2024 12:12:55 GMT -5
Loving all this Demolition talk! Hope the rumours are true! Would they make smash though? We didn’t get him as an Ljn. Steve confirmed figures that were being made but didn't make it to release are on the table, so Smash, Barbarian, Brother Love, and the Bushwhackers are eligible if they're signed |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 20, 2024 12:20:45 GMT -5
Would they make smash though? We didn’t get him as an Ljn. Steve confirmed figures that were being made but didn't make it to release are on the table, so Smash, Barbarian, Brother Love, and the Bushwhackers are eligible if they're signed Confirmed- Bushwhackers are the next CC set. Kidding of course, but that would be pretty cool to me (and make up for a pretty lackluster return to Mattel). |
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Post by breal59 on Jul 20, 2024 12:24:36 GMT -5
Would they make smash though? We didn’t get him as an Ljn. Steve confirmed figures that were being made but didn't make it to release are on the table, so Smash, Barbarian, Brother Love, and the Bushwhackers are eligible if they're signed That doesn't mean nothing. "If they are signed." IF....being the keyword....he has said that about a thousand names over the last few years without anything coming to fruition. Nothing has indicated that Demolition are signed and that they probably don't have anyone new to display in the reveals, aside from possibly Brian Pillman, Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo. Even if they are - I don't want them in the LJN line. |
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Post by jt on Jul 20, 2024 12:53:34 GMT -5
Steve confirmed figures that were being made but didn't make it to release are on the table, so Smash, Barbarian, Brother Love, and the Bushwhackers are eligible if they're signed That doesn't mean nothing. "If they are signed." IF....being the keyword....he has said that about a thousand names over the last few years without anything coming to fruition. Nothing has indicated that Demolition are signed and that they probably don't have anyone new to display in the reveals, aside from possibly Brian Pillman, Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo. Even if they are - I don't want them in the LJN line. Well obviously it's if they're signed, I was talking specifically about their eligibility for the Coliseum Collection which Steve confirmed that they would be |
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Post by jt on Jul 20, 2024 12:56:35 GMT -5
Steve confirmed figures that were being made but didn't make it to release are on the table, so Smash, Barbarian, Brother Love, and the Bushwhackers are eligible if they're signed Confirmed- Bushwhackers are the next CC set. Kidding of course, but that would be pretty cool to me (and make up for a pretty lackluster return to Mattel). I could see them being the wave after next or the wave after that. I feel like the elites are a bit too new to confirm ultimates. I'm kind of on the fence about the elites so if I do pass on them a CC set would be a pleasant surprise |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 20, 2024 13:25:07 GMT -5
Confirmed- Bushwhackers are the next CC set. Kidding of course, but that would be pretty cool to me (and make up for a pretty lackluster return to Mattel). I could see them being the wave after next or the wave after that. I feel like the elites are a bit too new to confirm ultimates. I'm kind of on the fence about the elites so if I do pass on them a CC set would be a pleasant surprise They honestly aren’t even close to my top picks, but the longer this line goes, I’d be happy to add them to my collection. |
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Post by jt on Jul 20, 2024 13:32:06 GMT -5
I could see them being the wave after next or the wave after that. I feel like the elites are a bit too new to confirm ultimates. I'm kind of on the fence about the elites so if I do pass on them a CC set would be a pleasant surprise They honestly aren’t even close to my top picks, but the longer this line goes, I’d be happy to add them to my collection. I'm in the same boat. There's a lot of names I'd like for them to get to first but for the sake of bolstering the line and getting some less known ultimates I'll take em |
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