drankadranka
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Post by drankadranka on Aug 14, 2023 9:45:42 GMT -5
Similar to the AEW 4-belt pack, I think it would be awesome if WWE/Mattel did something similar (maybe make it an exclusive somewhere if it’s easier?).
I like the name plates that come with the new belts that come out now, but I would also like the option to just have the generic belt in case I wanted to put it on a different superstar (ex: so you don’t have Bobby lashley plates on the us title if I decide to display it on rey now).
Just an idea, how would y’all feel about this?
Also now would be an awesome time to do so as there have been so many new belt designs that have been debuted in wwe.
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Post by Jeremiah on Aug 14, 2023 9:48:58 GMT -5
i would be ok with it but please release wwf light heavyweight belt, I know there is only X pac left to release that belt with but still would like that belt as I have tons of other figures that held that belt including a custom Essa Rios being made right now so if it included a 1st in line belt I would be all for it.
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Aug 14, 2023 10:29:06 GMT -5
They’ve done belt packs in the past. I think if done again they should be belts that were previously released only once or twice or strap variants that haven’t been done.
91 WCW World
Gold strap IC
WCW Tag (both versions)
Fiend belt
Purple oval IC
Blue strap 80s women’s
Classic tags with blue lettering and/or real worlds championship
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Aug 14, 2023 14:06:18 GMT -5
RSC is the perfect place for them
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Post by azraelms on Aug 14, 2023 15:36:45 GMT -5
I was always under the impression that they wouldn't do this as having the harder to find belts would be a sales tactic to get people to buy possibly lesser desired figures.
"I don't need another John Cena, but look, they finally made a spinner belt with him, so I guess I will pick him up."
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Aug 14, 2023 15:42:18 GMT -5
I was always under the impression that they wouldn't do this as having the harder to find belts would be a sales tactic to get people to buy possibly lesser desired figures. "I don't need another John Cena, but look, they finally made a spinner belt with him, so I guess I will pick him up." but they released the spinner belt with the ra ue rvd |
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Post by cableV on Aug 14, 2023 16:01:07 GMT -5
They have been asked about belt packs in multiple Q&A's. They don't seem very interested in doing them.
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drankadranka
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Post by drankadranka on Aug 14, 2023 16:07:40 GMT -5
I was always under the impression that they wouldn't do this as having the harder to find belts would be a sales tactic to get people to buy possibly lesser desired figures. "I don't need another John Cena, but look, they finally made a spinner belt with him, so I guess I will pick him up." I’ve thought of that too. Maybe they could just do name plates on ultimates? Cause I’d really like normal side plates available where possible |
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Post by J-MANN on Aug 14, 2023 16:08:06 GMT -5
I’m done trying to get belts outta Mattel. Way to many good people making customs these days that look 100x better than anything Mattel could put out.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 14, 2023 17:07:27 GMT -5
They will never do them again because, as shown by Elite 100, they can make an entire wave of undesirable figures that the only selling point is the belt, and people will still buy them. The belts are too much of a money maker for them, why would they waste the chance to release a figure nobody would otherwise buy at full price with a belt everyone wants?
That said, you'd think there were at least a couple belts they could release like this. Unless they plan on releasing more Fiend figures, there's no reason they can't re-release his belt. I don't remember if they've announced a release of the NXT Women's Tag belts, but now that they're defunct, they might as well put them out in one of these. Same as the NXT UK Women's belt, it's never going to be put with a figure, why not throw one in here. Actually, you could make a whole pack of just NXT belts, US and UK and they'd sell like crazy.
There is potential for this concept that wouldn't cut into their deal with selling figures for accessories alone, but again. They have no interest in doing so, so I'm not getting my hopes up.
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Aug 14, 2023 20:30:07 GMT -5
Better off just getting some customs from the abundance of belt makers online...I doubt a Mattel belt pack, especially if they were RSC exclusive would be much cheaper, and the quality wouldn't be as good Mattel can't compete with what's out there  |
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Post by jfinnomore on Aug 14, 2023 21:16:19 GMT -5
They have been asked about belt packs in multiple Q&A's. They don't seem very interested in doing them. Think they like to use the belts as ways to get people to pull the trigger on figures they are on the fence about. So instead of making them easy to get they make you pay the $23 or more on the aftermarket North American Championship I'm looking at you |
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Post by azraelms on Aug 14, 2023 21:26:38 GMT -5
I was always under the impression that they wouldn't do this as having the harder to find belts would be a sales tactic to get people to buy possibly lesser desired figures. "I don't need another John Cena, but look, they finally made a spinner belt with him, so I guess I will pick him up." but they released the spinner belt with the ra ue rvd That was just an example of how they use belts to sell figures. |
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Post by kgchampion on Aug 14, 2023 22:24:43 GMT -5
They will never do them again because, as shown by Elite 100, they can make an entire wave of undesirable figures that the only selling point is the belt, and people will still buy them. The belts are too much of a money maker for them, why would they waste the chance to release a figure nobody would otherwise buy at full price with a belt everyone wants? That said, you'd think there were at least a couple belts they could release like this. Unless they plan on releasing more Fiend figures, there's no reason they can't re-release his belt. I don't remember if they've announced a release of the NXT Women's Tag belts, but now that they're defunct, they might as well put them out in one of these. Same as the NXT UK Women's belt, it's never going to be put with a figure, why not throw one in here. Actually, you could make a whole pack of just NXT belts, US and UK and they'd sell like crazy. There is potential for this concept that wouldn't cut into their deal with selling figures for accessories alone, but again. They have no interest in doing so, so I'm not getting my hopes up. Undesirable figures? Every one of those figures is a seller. Rock and Cena always sell. Stunning Steve from his solo run was never done before. Rey usually sells well and that was WCW Rey. And Becky Lynch sells well. And Andre sells well. That was literally a slam dunk series. |
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Aug 14, 2023 22:50:26 GMT -5
Wish they would do another. I want another hardcore belt I sold off the 2 I had
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Post by Purple Reigns on Aug 14, 2023 23:16:17 GMT -5
The newly designed WWE Championship looks way too good to not at least get one without Superstar specific sideplates.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 14, 2023 23:57:40 GMT -5
They will never do them again because, as shown by Elite 100, they can make an entire wave of undesirable figures that the only selling point is the belt, and people will still buy them. The belts are too much of a money maker for them, why would they waste the chance to release a figure nobody would otherwise buy at full price with a belt everyone wants? That said, you'd think there were at least a couple belts they could release like this. Unless they plan on releasing more Fiend figures, there's no reason they can't re-release his belt. I don't remember if they've announced a release of the NXT Women's Tag belts, but now that they're defunct, they might as well put them out in one of these. Same as the NXT UK Women's belt, it's never going to be put with a figure, why not throw one in here. Actually, you could make a whole pack of just NXT belts, US and UK and they'd sell like crazy. There is potential for this concept that wouldn't cut into their deal with selling figures for accessories alone, but again. They have no interest in doing so, so I'm not getting my hopes up. Undesirable figures? Every one of those figures is a seller. Rock and Cena always sell. Stunning Steve from his solo run was never done before. Rey usually sells well and that was WCW Rey. And Becky Lynch sells well. And Andre sells well. That was literally a slam dunk series. Maybe undesirable is the wrong word. More like under-desired. I'm not saying those figures aren't ones who sell, but most people that I've seen anywhere has referred to Elite 100 as being lackluster outside of the belts. It wasn't so much that the figures were bad, it was more that they banked most of the sales value of that wave on the belts. I don't know of anyone who was looking for that particular fantasy Rock attire but people have been shouting for the Brahma Bull belt for ages. Same with Becky. The Becky is a nice enough figure but I collect women's figures as a major staple of my collection and I never needed that Becky. But I've wanted resized belts forever, now we have them. The Andre was definitely wanted for a long time, and I'm glad he was a the chase, and Stunning Steve and Rey were good to have too I guess. But overall, I've seen most of the comments of E100 to be negative outside the belts. You are the first person I've seen to say that Elite 100 was a "Slam Dunk" and I guess to each their own. |
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 15, 2023 0:05:20 GMT -5
Better off just getting some customs from the abundance of belt makers online...I doubt a Mattel belt pack, especially if they were RSC exclusive would be much cheaper, and the quality wouldn't be as good Mattel can't compete with what's out there Mattel might not be able to keep up with the customizers but my wallet can't keep up with them either. Not all of us can afford 50 bucks or so shipped for a single custom belt. It's much easier to pay the 25 dollars for the figure, or the 25 dollars or so tops for the loose Mattel belt, than to order a custom one for twice as much. They're not as nice, no. But, sadly, they're all some of us can afford. |
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Aug 15, 2023 1:02:35 GMT -5
Better off just getting some customs from the abundance of belt makers online...I doubt a Mattel belt pack, especially if they were RSC exclusive would be much cheaper, and the quality wouldn't be as good Mattel can't compete with what's out there Mattel might not be able to keep up with the customizers but my wallet can't keep up with them either. Not all of us can afford 50 bucks or so shipped for a single custom belt. It's much easier to pay the 25 dollars for the figure, or the 25 dollars or so tops for the loose Mattel belt, than to order a custom one for twice as much. They're not as nice, no. But, sadly, they're all some of us can afford. If we're talking Forbidden Figurines, yes, they are expensive But, Turnquist fig belts on instagram is $15 for single "normal" titles. Something like the new WWE Championship, and $25 for tag titles. "Custom" titles are $20 for singles and $30 for tags. Free shipping in the US He is backed up right now, and isn't taking new orders at the moment, but when he's caught up you should get in on an order. There is no way you're getting Mattel belts loose for much cheaper He's arguably tops in the game too. Forbidden Figurines might have a slightly better total package, but is over twice the price...I have belts from both, as well as a couple others. The Belt Lab, and Kaos Wrestling Klub... There are definitely options for way less than $50 |
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Post by shanieomaniac on Aug 15, 2023 5:19:14 GMT -5
Mattel might not be able to keep up with the customizers but my wallet can't keep up with them either. Not all of us can afford 50 bucks or so shipped for a single custom belt. It's much easier to pay the 25 dollars for the figure, or the 25 dollars or so tops for the loose Mattel belt, than to order a custom one for twice as much. They're not as nice, no. But, sadly, they're all some of us can afford. If we're talking Forbidden Figurines, yes, they are expensive But, Turnquist fig belts on instagram is $15 for single "normal" titles. Something like the new WWE Championship, and $25 for tag titles. "Custom" titles are $20 for singles and $30 for tags. Free shipping in the US He is backed up right now, and isn't taking new orders at the moment, but when he's caught up you should get in on an order. There is no way you're getting Mattel belts loose for much cheaper He's arguably tops in the game too. Forbidden Figurines might have a slightly better total package, but is over twice the price...I have belts from both, as well as a couple others. The Belt Lab, and Kaos Wrestling Klub... There are definitely options for way less than $50 Wow really? Sheesh, didn't know that. Thanks for the heads up. May have to look into those. If nothing else, I am in desperate need of a set of OLD school tag belts for the Wild Samoans. Not sure who might have those but I'll have to look around. |
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