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Post by casanova on Jun 19, 2023 3:59:29 GMT -5
Today is the day! Just ordered mine. Due November. Today is the day for Ultimate members? |
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Post by destino on Jun 19, 2023 4:32:51 GMT -5
Today is the day! Just ordered mine. Due November. Today is the day for Ultimate members? Everyone. I’m not a part of the patreon or anything. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jun 19, 2023 7:03:12 GMT -5
Got mine ordered too, easy ordering process! I also listened to an interview with their co-owner, Mike Kanik, on Wrestling Figure News podcast. He suggested this series would be alternating with the Bendies line, new series of 2 figures every other month. Also, this and the next series would be “made to order,” to get a feel for production numbers, and that they have lots of legends signed and sets planned through 2024. Oh Man! This could be a Game Changer (and get expensive)!
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 19, 2023 7:05:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to listen. Did they say if each series would be 2 figures? If so, every 2 months is doable but can get pretty expensive if you are buying nearly all of them or a completist.
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Post by darkprophet on Jun 19, 2023 8:06:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to listen. Did they say if each series would be 2 figures? If so, every 2 months is doable but can get pretty expensive if you are buying nearly all of them or a completist. Yeah, he said each set for this line would be 2 figures, to keep costs and collectors’ budgets in mind. I’m going to definitely be selective, but as long as they keep doing 80’s WWF guys, I’m likely all-in! Bring on The Powers of Pain! |
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Post by destino on Jun 19, 2023 9:00:01 GMT -5
Is it weird that I hope I don’t get the chases? I appreciate that they’re doing them but I just want the standard versions.
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Post by darkprophet on Jun 19, 2023 9:41:36 GMT -5
Is it weird that I hope I don’t get the chases? I appreciate that they’re doing them but I just want the standard versions. I’m right there with you! I feel like their traditional looks would look better on display, even though the Chases are more in line with LJN Ax. |
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Post by VintageFigs1 on Jun 19, 2023 10:12:44 GMT -5
Thanks to everybody who purchased. We are working on making this line a huge success and plan on releasing figures slowly so nobody gets overwhelmed. Pick and choose. Don’t feel you need to get them all. We should have pictures of Marty Jannetty by the end of the this pre-order window!
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Post by darkprophet on Jun 19, 2023 10:49:57 GMT -5
Thanks to everybody who purchased. We are working on making this line a huge success and plan on releasing figures slowly so nobody gets overwhelmed. Pick and choose. Don’t feel you need to get them all. We should have pictures of Marty Jannetty by the end of the this pre-order window! It’s funny, since Jannetty’s first WWF fig was Hasbro and not LJN, I think of him as a 90’s guy. But sure enough, he did debut with WWF in the 80’s (I am drawing my line as an 80’s WWF collector). So you got me with him too! Exciting times as a Golden Era collector! Thank you! |
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Post by MKSavage on Jun 19, 2023 14:50:42 GMT -5
Thanks to everybody who purchased. We are working on making this line a huge success and plan on releasing figures slowly so nobody gets overwhelmed. Pick and choose. Don’t feel you need to get them all. We should have pictures of Marty Jannetty by the end of the this pre-order window! It’s funny, since Jannetty’s first WWF fig was Hasbro and not LJN, I think of him as a 90’s guy. But sure enough, he did debut with WWF in the 80’s (I am drawing my line as an 80’s WWF collector). So you got me with him too! Exciting times as a Golden Era collector! Thank you! Man, if they could somehow get Shawn Michaels to sign, that would be HUGE! The Rockers were in the company at the time the LJN's were still in production, a Rockers set would be amazing!. Shawn seems like one of those guys who's big enough to sign side deals (like Hogan, Andre, Savage, Flair, Bret, etc.) And since Mattel isn't making these types of figures, it wouldn't be in competition with the company signed with WWE. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jun 19, 2023 14:58:24 GMT -5
It’s funny, since Jannetty’s first WWF fig was Hasbro and not LJN, I think of him as a 90’s guy. But sure enough, he did debut with WWF in the 80’s (I am drawing my line as an 80’s WWF collector). So you got me with him too! Exciting times as a Golden Era collector! Thank you! Man, if they could somehow get Shawn Michaels to sign, that would be HUGE! The Rockers were in the company at the time the LJN's were still in production, a Rockers set would be amazing!. Shawn seems like one of those guys who's big enough to sign side deals (like Hogan, Andre, Savage, Flair, Bret, etc.) And since Mattel isn't making these types of figures, it wouldn't be in competition with the company signed with WWE. That’s a good point. I wonder what the legal logistics would be, since like you said, WWE/Mattel isn’t doing similar scale figures. Still though, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if anyone under their figure deals are off-limits. I did hear both Cardona and Kanik say they’d want to do an Iron Sheik if he ever became available. Cardona said in their podcast he’d want to do him in his more commonly worn trunks. |
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Post by mrh on Jun 19, 2023 14:59:24 GMT -5
I think it's really smart they are doing pre-sales to gauge production numbers. The Demolition figs look great -- if they look that way on delivery, hope this line is a big success
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Post by MKSavage on Jun 19, 2023 15:06:02 GMT -5
Man, if they could somehow get Shawn Michaels to sign, that would be HUGE! The Rockers were in the company at the time the LJN's were still in production, a Rockers set would be amazing!. Shawn seems like one of those guys who's big enough to sign side deals (like Hogan, Andre, Savage, Flair, Bret, etc.) And since Mattel isn't making these types of figures, it wouldn't be in competition with the company signed with WWE. That’s a good point. I wonder what the legal logistics would be, since like you said, WWE/Mattel isn’t doing similar scale figures. Still though, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if anyone under their figure deals are off-limits. I did hear both Cardona and Kanik say they’d want to do an Iron Sheik if he ever became available. Cardona said in their podcast he’d want to do him in his more commonly worn trunks. Yeah, I imagine they aren't going to try and ruffle feathers, pretty much leaving anyone already under a deal with WWE/Mattel off-limits. Sheik would be good too. |
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Post by destino on Jun 19, 2023 16:17:21 GMT -5
With the Tonga Kid news recently, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him get one down the road. Given their love for Ricky Morton I’d probably also expect a Rock & Roll Express. Road Warriors would be a hell of a get too. There’s a lot of possibilities out there that I’m actually more excited to see where this line goes than I originally expected.
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Post by Zincdust on Jun 19, 2023 16:18:29 GMT -5
Just ordered my Demolition set! These look amazing, and as someone who grew up with LJNs, I am beyond stoked for 'em.
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Post by ztj_wwf on Jun 19, 2023 16:51:34 GMT -5
Does anyone know when Smash wore that variant facepaint?
I hope they can make their tongues red, since they usually were.
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Post by destino on Jun 19, 2023 17:19:48 GMT -5
Does anyone know when Smash wore that variant facepaint? I hope they can make their tongues red, since they usually were. Not sure if this is their debut, but Gorilla comes off like it is. This is the closest I can find to the Smash make up. From Feb 8th 1987 |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 19, 2023 18:07:42 GMT -5
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Post by Midnight: Dark Knight on Jun 19, 2023 21:44:26 GMT -5
Just ordered my Demolition set! These look amazing, and as someone who grew up with LJNs, I am beyond stoked for 'em. Same here. I cant even believe the line is finally expanding. I just hope it’s successful enough to continue but if anyone can do it its these guys as they do know there fan base and market. I wonder who will be paired with marty jannetty in the next wave!? If they are coming out every other month its super easy to collect and i will continue to buy them as long as they go. |
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Post by VinMan on Jun 21, 2023 23:27:20 GMT -5
Ordered Demolition. As someone who grew up with the LJN's this was a must have. 34 years later and finally Smash will be made after the disappointment of not getting him or Barbarian to complete two tag teams. I had both Bam Bam Bigelow and Don Muraco with marker on his face fill in as Ax's partner so I could have Demolition. Can't wait to see who else they make. I do hope Powers of Pain get made at least.
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