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Post by AxelSmackdown on Sept 29, 2023 11:48:26 GMT -5
Something weird seems to be going on at Mattel right now. I don’t really think so they just pushed back the CC and cancelled a series lol. Didn’t they extend the licence with WWE not so long ago. they didn’t cancel CC Steve said it’s still coming this year |
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Post by LA Times on Sept 29, 2023 11:51:10 GMT -5
Retailers aren't ordering and want Jazwares UFC instead.
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Post by LA Knight Yeah! on Sept 29, 2023 12:06:23 GMT -5
I don’t really think so they just pushed back the CC and cancelled a series lol. Didn’t they extend the licence with WWE not so long ago. they didn’t cancel CC Steve said it’s still coming this year yeah that’s what I thought he put on his Twitter. |
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Post by J-MANN on Sept 29, 2023 12:48:56 GMT -5
I don’t really think so they just pushed back the CC and cancelled a series lol. Didn’t they extend the licence with WWE not so long ago. They also pushed back macho Man, never said a word or addressed it, then it’s cancelled. We ask no one answers, then in a Q & A it’s brought up and they say “finally someone asks me”….. Must have missed the entire thread about it or the few questions asked in the Q&A thread. I think that’s why people are hesitant because there hasn’t been any update Exactly what you said! 👆🏻 |
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Post by kirk815 on Sept 29, 2023 13:06:08 GMT -5
I don’t really think so they just pushed back the CC and cancelled a series lol. Didn’t they extend the licence with WWE not so long ago. They also pushed back macho Man, never said a word or addressed it, then it’s cancelled. We ask no one answers, then in a Q & A it’s brought up and they say “finally someone asks me”….. Must have missed the entire thread about it or the few questions asked in the Q&A thread. I think that’s why people are hesitant because there hasn’t been any update I think Steve was being tongue in cheek/sarcastic when he said that he was finally asked the question. I didn't take it that he was being serious. If that's the case, he probably didn't think other people would either, but people still keep referencing it. |
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Post by Chip on Sept 29, 2023 13:10:35 GMT -5
i mean....its a random set of 4 basics. why is this signaling the end of mattel's license deal?
man, people seriously need to re-evaluate their priorities if they're losing their minds over this
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Sept 29, 2023 13:11:27 GMT -5
I don’t think we ever even saw the prototypes for these?
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Post by Mongo Bears on Sept 29, 2023 13:26:01 GMT -5
Nitro karma
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Post by destino on Sept 29, 2023 13:30:10 GMT -5
I’m gonna go ahead and start this conspiracy theory. SDCC Ali not selling out caused them to push back CC Piper/Steele and cancel WM40 basics. They have too much inventory at Mattel Creations to launch another set of UE two packs and they don’t want a basic Ali option preventing people from buying the UE. For a conspiracy pulled out from nothing, this is probably closer to the truth than “TKO has ruined everything”. I know when they announced this basic line I was like “uhhh, did I miss something? Have we even seen these? Also wow, you’re just going to do ref Ali for $10?” I won’t pretend that this hasn’t been a rough year for Mattel though. Two failed crowdfunding projects, pricey exclusive not selling as well as previous ones, cancelled figures lines, MOTU Origins all but dead at retail for over a year. The list goes on and on. |
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Post by Jim Cornette’s Wendy’s Order🍔 on Sept 29, 2023 13:55:02 GMT -5
I don’t think we ever even saw the prototypes for these? I believe some were mixed in that display when the basics were show. I remember Batista and Roman being shown. I would imagine the WM Roman and the battle pack Roman with LP would differ much, if any at all. Only REAL loose here is the Ali, just because it would be nice to see how that one came out as a basic also. Oh well, hopefully they fit it into a line somewhere down the road. Still curious as to what happened with the set |
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Post by destino on Sept 29, 2023 14:04:53 GMT -5
End of the day, I don’t think this or any of the other weird cancellations/delays has been in doom and gloom mode yet.
Honestly I think the Pannini deal getting killed is probably far more shocking than anything that happened between WWE & Mattel. And I’m not even a card guy but I’m familiar with Pannini through a friend who sold cards for a few years.
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Sept 29, 2023 14:16:23 GMT -5
Yeah, this constantly cancelling crap is making me want to get out of the game. What in he world is going on. If a basic assortment of 4 including Batista and Roman is the thread keeping you collecting... Start knitting, pal! |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Sept 29, 2023 14:32:20 GMT -5
Did they also quietly cancel Funk or did he just sell out upon hearing the news of his passing? He’s no longer up for preorder on RSC or a competitor’s site.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Sept 29, 2023 14:43:49 GMT -5
Did they also quietly cancel Funk or did he just sell out upon hearing the news of his passing? He’s no longer up for preorder on RSC or a competitor’s site. isn’t he a target exclusive |
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Post by 20yearbreak on Sept 29, 2023 14:44:20 GMT -5
End of the day, I don’t think this or any of the other weird cancellations/delays has been in doom and gloom mode yet. Honestly I think the Pannini deal getting killed is probably far more shocking than anything that happened between WWE & Mattel. And I’m not even a card guy but I’m familiar with Pannini through a friend who sold cards for a few years. The writing was on the wall for that given Fanatics takeover of the card game in every major sport, |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Sept 29, 2023 14:59:29 GMT -5
Did they also quietly cancel Funk or did he just sell out upon hearing the news of his passing? He’s no longer up for preorder on RSC or a competitor’s site. isn’t he a target exclusive Oh yeah. For some reason thought was regular GH. Totally forgot he was GHL |
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Post by LA Times on Sept 29, 2023 15:27:41 GMT -5
I’m gonna go ahead and start this conspiracy theory. SDCC Ali not selling out caused them to push back CC Piper/Steele and cancel WM40 basics. They have too much inventory at Mattel Creations to launch another set of UE two packs and they don’t want a basic Ali option preventing people from buying the UE. For a conspiracy pulled out from nothing, this is probably closer to the truth than “TKO has ruined everything”. I know when they announced this basic line I was like “uhhh, did I miss something? Have we even seen these? Also wow, you’re just going to do ref Ali for $10?” I won’t pretend that this hasn’t been a rough year for Mattel though. Two failed crowdfunding projects, pricey exclusive not selling as well as previous ones, cancelled figures lines, MOTU Origins all but dead at retail for over a year. The list goes on and on. Barbie made over $1 billion at the box office and opened the door for more movies based on Mattel toylines. It hasnt been that rough. |
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Sept 29, 2023 15:55:38 GMT -5
Did they also quietly cancel Funk or did he just sell out upon hearing the news of his passing? He’s no longer up for preorder on RSC or a competitor’s site. Isn’t that Funk in a Target Legends set? |
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Post by destino on Sept 29, 2023 17:09:52 GMT -5
For a conspiracy pulled out from nothing, this is probably closer to the truth than “TKO has ruined everything”. I know when they announced this basic line I was like “uhhh, did I miss something? Have we even seen these? Also wow, you’re just going to do ref Ali for $10?” I won’t pretend that this hasn’t been a rough year for Mattel though. Two failed crowdfunding projects, pricey exclusive not selling as well as previous ones, cancelled figures lines, MOTU Origins all but dead at retail for over a year. The list goes on and on. Barbie made over $1 billion at the box office and opened the door for more movies based on Mattel toylines. It hasnt been that rough. To be fair, yes, the Barbie movie did phenomenally well. Barbie (and Hot Wheels) has been carrying Mattel for decades if we’re being honest with ourselves. But I was talking about the toy lines and the properties Mattel puts into toy aisles. Doesn’t matter how well the movie did, that’s not going to increase the output in the WWE, MOTU or Jurassic Park lines. |
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Post by dxc on Sept 29, 2023 18:21:06 GMT -5
i mean....its a random set of 4 basics. why is this signaling the end of mattel's license deal? man, people seriously need to re-evaluate their priorities if they're losing their minds over this It's not a random set of basics. The Wrestlemania ones were always the best figures which included special attires. I am a Wrestlemania basic collector for years and was really looking forward to this set which was going to include first ever Reigns with red boots from WM39, first ever Rollins from WM38 and Ali as referee from WM1. |
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