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Post by darkprophet on Jul 23, 2023 9:17:41 GMT -5
I will say tho guys these Hart Foundation attires are slightly different to the elites. These are actually based from wrestlefest 1988 where as the elites were mania 6! Nice find! Ok, this does help to at least be from the correct time. I’d still prefer these figures be as close to the LJN looks as reasonably possible. That said, the Jake boots upgrade definitely did not bother me. This is still a wonderful homage line imo, and I am hoping it can keep going long term. As for the 5th series, I’m guessing it could be Andre (long hair, blue trunks)/ Studd, Warrior/HTM, or Hogan/Sheik (I know we’ve had a lot of Hogan’s, including already having essentially this Hogan in Ultimate form, but they seem to be going with a Hogan themed anniversary year). And doing this Iron Sheik with longer, decorative tights, would look great! Keep ‘em coming! I’m still just wishing they would speed up, as other companies seem to be snatching up Legends quickly at this point! |
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Post by MKSavage on Jul 23, 2023 13:10:00 GMT -5
I will say tho guys these Hart Foundation attires are slightly different to the elites. These are actually based from wrestlefest 1988 where as the elites were mania 6! Well, that is a little better, but still an odd choice. For 1, they were good guys during this time period, while the LJN figures were based off of their heel run (difference is in the tights they wore, they didn't start wearing the hearts on their tank tops until the very end of their heel run, and I think it was only on the gear they wore at WM4. Also, their tights only had the single black stripe down the leg, not the black and white stripes, and nothing on the back of the tights - no nicknames or team name). Also, at WrestleFest 88, the Hart Foundation didn't even wrestle together, they were both in singles matches. And, by then they hadn't been tag team champions for some time. However, wrestlers didn't vary their tights as much back then as they do now, so the Hart Foundation did wear this attire often. They were wearing that same look in a match from SNME in October of 1988 when they faced Demolition for the tag team titles. They probably should have gone with the attire from their WWF title win in January of 1987, it's pretty much the same attire as their LJN figures (black tank tops without the heart, pink tights with the single black stripe down the leg, and nothing on the back of the tights). The elite figures weren't from WrestleMania 6, I believe they were from Summer Slam 1990. |
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Post by Figure Nova on Jul 23, 2023 13:56:47 GMT -5
Sorry if this was already asked but how to the soft goods shirt sleeves work on Piper when you switch to the leather jacket look? Do you fold the sleeves under the jacket shell? Trying to picture this without the sleeves poking out underneath the shoulder/arm joints.
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Post by dixol on Jul 23, 2023 14:14:47 GMT -5
Sorry if this was already asked but how to the soft goods shirt sleeves work on Piper when you switch to the leather jacket look? Do you fold the sleeves under the jacket shell? Trying to picture this without the sleeves poking out underneath the shoulder/arm joints. Wrong thread. |
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Post by breal59 on Jul 27, 2023 12:03:47 GMT -5
So we can count out King Kong Bundy in this series. ZST has exclusive rights to him for at least the next three years.
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Post by localtalent on Jul 27, 2023 12:21:47 GMT -5
So we can count out King Kong Bundy in this series. ZST has exclusive rights to him for at least the next three years. That's a bummer. I'm genuinely curious how this line will shake out in terms of longevity and roster. No Bundy, likely no Macho, plus the handful of other talents we know won't be getting in the line.
I keep going back and forth on who I want to see next, but honestly at this point I'd just be happy to get CCs of the LJNs I played with the most as a kid.
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Post by breal59 on Jul 27, 2023 12:49:57 GMT -5
So we can count out King Kong Bundy in this series. ZST has exclusive rights to him for at least the next three years. That's a bummer. I'm genuinely curious how this line will shake out in terms of longevity and roster. No Bundy, likely no Macho, plus the handful of other talents we know won't be getting in the line.
I keep going back and forth on who I want to see next, but honestly at this point I'd just be happy to get CCs of the LJNs I played with the most as a kid.
I want to get a heel Magnificent Muraco. Hopefully in this line . The shirt he came with in the LJN line was boring though. Hopefully Andre/Sheik or Andre/Muraco next. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 27, 2023 20:59:11 GMT -5
I so want them to go as deep as possible. But with the rise of Indy companies signing legends (not a complaint, I’m loving Big Rubber Guys!), it does make me concerned about the longevity of this line. I keep waiting for them to say, “and for the last set…” Ugh, I’m not looking forward to that day when there would likely be so many more they could and should have still done! But that day isn’t here yet, so I’ll enjoy these still coming our way!
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Post by The Madness on Jul 28, 2023 9:03:41 GMT -5
So we can count out King Kong Bundy in this series. ZST has exclusive rights to him for at least the next three years. That's a bummer. I'm genuinely curious how this line will shake out in terms of longevity and roster. No Bundy, likely no Macho, plus the handful of other talents we know won't be getting in the line. I keep going back and forth on who I want to see next, but honestly at this point I'd just be happy to get CCs of the LJNs I played with the most as a kid.
Haven't JYD and Tito Santana both been announced for Power Town? I know that the lack of names is probably going to just end up stopping the line early, but I'd be really glad to see this situation make Mattel reach outside the box a little. I'm sure that there are a few names we can pretty much count on, like Sheik, Warrior, Andre, and Steamboat. It would be amazing if this is how we got wrestlers like Haku, Slick, or Hercules, but I'd honestly be thrilled with Ultimate Editions of guys like Bam Bam Bigelow, Jim Duggan, or Big Boss Man. |
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Post by localtalent on Jul 28, 2023 9:35:06 GMT -5
That's a bummer. I'm genuinely curious how this line will shake out in terms of longevity and roster. No Bundy, likely no Macho, plus the handful of other talents we know won't be getting in the line. I keep going back and forth on who I want to see next, but honestly at this point I'd just be happy to get CCs of the LJNs I played with the most as a kid.
Haven't JYD and Tito Santana both been announced for Power Town? I know that the lack of names is probably going to just end up stopping the line early, but I'd be really glad to see this situation make Mattel reach outside the box a little. I'm sure that there are a few names we can pretty much count on, like Sheik, Warrior, Andre, and Steamboat. It would be amazing if this is how we got wrestlers like Haku, Slick, or Hercules, but I'd honestly be thrilled with Ultimate Editions of guys like Bam Bam Bigelow, Jim Duggan, or Big Boss Man.
I believe Tito was, but I'm not sure about JYD. I've been going back and getting Elites of some of these guys just in case. I'm with you on Bam Bam and those guys. I'm open and will likely be happy with just about anyone. Maybe not Ted Arcidi...
Hell, it's unpopular and I know Steve said that it's not in the cards right now, but I'd be open to seeing other Golden Era talent that didn't have LJNs get the CC treatment.
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The Wild Samoans The Bushwhackers Mad Dog Vachon Butcher Vachon Tony Atlas Rocky Johnson Wendi Richter "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 28, 2023 9:43:57 GMT -5
Haven't JYD and Tito Santana both been announced for Power Town? I know that the lack of names is probably going to just end up stopping the line early, but I'd be really glad to see this situation make Mattel reach outside the box a little. I'm sure that there are a few names we can pretty much count on, like Sheik, Warrior, Andre, and Steamboat. It would be amazing if this is how we got wrestlers like Haku, Slick, or Hercules, but I'd honestly be thrilled with Ultimate Editions of guys like Bam Bam Bigelow, Jim Duggan, or Big Boss Man.
I believe Tito was, but I'm not sure about JYD. I've been going back and getting Elites of some of these guys just in case. I'm with you on Bam Bam and those guys. I'm open and will likely be happy with just about anyone. Maybe not Ted Arcidi...
Hell, it's unpopular and I know Steve said that it's not in the cards right now, but I'd be open to seeing other Golden Era talent that didn't have LJNs get the CC treatment.
The North-South Connection
The Wild Samoans The Bushwhackers Mad Dog Vachon Butcher Vachon Tony Atlas Rocky Johnson Wendi Richter "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
I believe he said they’d be open to doing the “almost LJNs” in this line, which could include Smash, Barbarian, Bad News Brown, Brother Love and The Bushwhackers… though I’m thinking the only one of those actually available right now is Brother Love. And does he really need an Ultimate? |
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Post by localtalent on Jul 28, 2023 9:58:17 GMT -5
I believe Tito was, but I'm not sure about JYD. I've been going back and getting Elites of some of these guys just in case. I'm with you on Bam Bam and those guys. I'm open and will likely be happy with just about anyone. Maybe not Ted Arcidi...
Hell, it's unpopular and I know Steve said that it's not in the cards right now, but I'd be open to seeing other Golden Era talent that didn't have LJNs get the CC treatment.
The North-South Connection
The Wild Samoans The Bushwhackers Mad Dog Vachon Butcher Vachon Tony Atlas Rocky Johnson Wendi Richter "Leaping" Lanny Poffo
I believe he said they’d be open to doing the “almost LJNs” in this line, which could include Smash, Barbarian, Bad News Brown, Brother Love and The Bushwhackers… though I’m thinking the only one of those actually available right now is Brother Love. And does he really need an Ultimate?
No, but I keep hearing issues with the Elite Legends figure that just came out. If they did redo it maybe they'd paint his whole shirt and we'd get some soft goods.
Soft goods jacket
Removable soft goods pants and he can have the kilt hose (socks for you non Scots) Soft goods kilt
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 28, 2023 10:46:23 GMT -5
I believe he said they’d be open to doing the “almost LJNs” in this line, which could include Smash, Barbarian, Bad News Brown, Brother Love and The Bushwhackers… though I’m thinking the only one of those actually available right now is Brother Love. And does he really need an Ultimate?
No, but I keep hearing issues with the Elite Legends figure that just came out. If they did redo it maybe they'd paint his whole shirt and we'd get some soft goods.
Soft goods jacket
Removable soft goods pants and he can have the kilt hose (socks for you non Scots) Soft goods kilt
Ok, I’m all in for this line, but there are *a lot* of guys I’d want ahead of him. |
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Post by alphadeltaxray on Jul 28, 2023 20:21:02 GMT -5
Am I the only one that actually wants to see the yellow tights Hogan in this line? He would probably be a good fit to squeeze in Elizabeth since they can't do Savage anymore. Although I'd prefer to see Hogan with long haired Andre or Hillbilly Jim.
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 28, 2023 20:27:40 GMT -5
Am I the only one that actually wants to see the yellow tights Hogan in this line? He would probably be a good fit to squeeze in Elizabeth since they can't do Savage anymore. Although I'd prefer to see Hogan with long haired Andre or Hillbilly Jim. Since I’m displaying these MOC, and his LJN is certainly iconic, yes, I’d be up for him in this line. But I’d still want others ahead of him who haven’t been in this line or don’t have any Ultimates yet. Of who may be available, I’d really like Bigelow, Studd, Dream Team, Volkoff, Sheik, JYD, Steamboat, DiBiase, Honky Tonk Man, Bossman, and more. |
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Post by localtalent on Jul 28, 2023 20:50:25 GMT -5
Say we get a Sheik/Volkoff set. Any chance we get the tag belts they won at WM1? Have those belts ever been done?
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Post by darkprophet on Jul 28, 2023 20:53:59 GMT -5
Say we get a Sheik/Volkoff set. Any chance we get the tag belts they won at WM1? Have those belts ever been done? I’d guess they repeat the belts the Hart Foundation will have (brown LJN, late 80’s tag belts). |
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Post by eddiep on Aug 6, 2023 1:09:14 GMT -5
Warrior and Honky Tonk next hopefully.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 6, 2023 5:15:50 GMT -5
Honestly, not in the cards now that Mach is gone, but I would have loved a Liz from this line, not gonna lie.
And I too worry about the longevity of this series with so many legends signing elsewhere. If they want it to continue they may really have to start thinking outside the box. Go with the idea of Golden Era superstars who never sniffed an LJN. I'd love to see the Wild Samoans honestly, but, again, that's me being selfish and wanting my entire Bloodline shelf to be ultimates.
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Post by Davey on Sept 24, 2023 0:57:42 GMT -5
Really hope Piper isn’t cancelled and only delayed. It’s a bit worrying to see Steve’s response on the Q&A thread.
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