We need to talk about Dibiase

[zen411]

Mattel keeps doing the Million Dollar Man dirty. One of the most recognizable wrestlers out there and they have never made a perfect figure of him. Dibiase was tall, had some bulk and wore nice fitting suits that had sparkle. Hair was mostly dark roots with dirty blond frosted most of his career. Million dollar belt had shine and sparkle. Important: jacket mostly unbuttoned with small lapels.

The looks we get mostly legends regular and chase releases are short and cruiserweight with ill fitting suits with no sparkle. The giant gaping arm holes like a vest. Buttoned jacket with giant cartoonish lapels. A fairly dull Million dollar belt. Hair kind of reddish. A bland reused cartoony face. His superstars figure had the most ill fitting suit of the line. Same for his entrance greats fig.

Can we get a proper Dibiase eventually. Right height and body proportions. Realistic face scan? Silver and pink attire with world title? White and gold with tag title? Dibiase deserves it.

[CM Tusk]

Idk, that Superstars one looks perfect.

[alphadeltaxray]

I actually like the Superstars figure. Aside from the jacket being a little too baggy, I think it's a good figure. One of my favorites from the line so far.

I'd love a DiBiase Ultimate with a black and pink, or black and red suit, a million dollar belt, and maybe a stack of money or a fan of money. They also have to give us a proper head that can tilt back for his signature laugh. Maybe throw in a basketball as a bonus..

[The Assassin]

I'd buy an NWO era or WCW Steiners manager era Dibiase with a new serious headscan, but he's pretty low on my wishlist.

[@WWERetroStars]

Feel bad saying this because once pointed out it’s going to be hard to unsee. The biggest issue with the DiBiase figure is the suit. Specifically the lapels. They are too low. The break needs to be higher, almost close to the neck. Then the $ sign needs to be moved up, almost 1/4”.

It’s so odd because all of their other suits are perfect. Small thing but would make a huge difference if corrected.

[dollarbill04]

I just wish the belt was the VAC/shiny plastic.

[Biff Slamkovich™]

Oct 3, 2023 19:16:50 GMT -5 dollarbill04 said:

I just wish the belt was the VAC/shiny plastic.

Same, that's a pretty noticeable omission for one of the most iconic belts in the history of wrestling, let alone WWE.

[coldblooded]

Oct 3, 2023 19:16:50 GMT -5 dollarbill04 said:

I just wish the belt was the VAC/shiny plastic.

Is it even possible the way the belt is made? Wouldn't it rub off due to it being flexible? They would most likely have to retool the belt all together to accommodate that. And I do not see that happening.

[Fighter Hayabusa]

My biggest complaint is that he rarely button the jacket. Shoulda given him an open suit jacket.

[coldblooded]

Also this is lazy.

[theghost]

He'd be a perfect Ultimate figure. Mattel are just too lazy.

[Grenouille]

Since we have every member (except Xanta Claus). I'm ready for '94 Million Dollar Corporation manager Ted in the puffy jacket.

[ztj_wwf]

The Entrance Greats is my favourite DiBiase. They need to redo that with a white suit, white attire underneath, and darker hair.

[Crossfit Jesus]

Really wish they made an ultimate with the cloth suit from the EG

[nerdcollector]

I think Dibiase was a part of the Mississippi welfare case; I don't know how much that hurts his chances at more figures till it is sorted out? I was a bit surprised new one was released even.

[coldblooded]

Oct 3, 2023 21:10:48 GMT -5 nerdcollector said:

I think Dibiase was a part of the Mississippi welfare case; I don't know how much that hurts his chances at more figures till it is sorted out? I was a bit surprised new one was released even.

That's his son. And let's be honest no billionaire company is a saint when it comes to money.

[AxelSmackdown]

need a ue with cloth suit and updated title

[nerdcollector]

Oct 3, 2023 21:33:37 GMT -5 coldblooded said:

Oct 3, 2023 21:10:48 GMT -5 nerdcollector said:

I think Dibiase was a part of the Mississippi welfare case; I don't know how much that hurts his chances at more figures till it is sorted out? I was a bit surprised new one was released even.

That's his son. And let's be honest no billionaire company is a saint when it comes to money.

tjrwrestling.net/news/ted-dibiase-on-garbage-mississippi-welfare-fraud-scandal-theyre-looking-for-a-scapegoat/

Basically, there is talk he was associated with it but nothing against him, atm. I'm not sure how Mattel feels about these things, though, as it seems they do what they want till they can't.

[champofakind]

It's wild that his superstars figure has
been his best release in the last 4 years. Next are his basics. Elites need a serious over haul.

[MKSavage]

Oct 4, 2023 0:15:38 GMT -5 champofakind said:

It's wild that his superstars figure has
been his best release in the last 4 years. Next are his basics. Elites need a serious over haul.

Definitely. He needs new head sculpts, a complete redesign on the suits, make him a little taller, and start using a metallic paint application to get the shiny look of the suit right. Now that Virgil is back in the line, they can reuse the current suit mold for him since his have the larger opening on the sides.