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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Oct 19, 2023 6:47:19 GMT -5
Hopefully Sting does something like what Billy Gunn and Jake Roberts have where they can be under AEW and WWE Legends Contracts at the same time so that WWE can resume making Sting products.
AEW does not have a large enough presence in the market place and WWE could do a much better job getting him in video games, action figures, t-shirts, and other assorted products and memorabilia.
It’s all up to Sting, though. He may not want to do business with WWE again after the way it all went down. And we know he doesn’t NEED the money. He’s very protective of his likeness and legacy. He may rather AEW hold on to it and basically do nothing with it than to let WWE profit off of him.
Who knows? We’ll see in the next few years how it rolls out.
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Post by Apocalypse on Oct 19, 2023 9:07:32 GMT -5
Hopefully Sting does something like what Billy Gunn and Jake Roberts have where they can be under AEW and WWE Legends Contracts at the same time so that WWE can resume making Sting products. AEW does not have a large enough presence in the market place and WWE could do a much better job getting him in video games, action figures, t-shirts, and other assorted products and memorabilia. It’s all up to Sting, though. He may not want to do business with WWE again after the way it all went down. And we know he doesn’t NEED the money. He’s very protective of his likeness and legacy. He may rather AEW hold on to it and basically do nothing with it than to let WWE profit off of him. Who knows? We’ll see in the next few years how it rolls out. It would be interesting to see your opinion on new sting head sculpts lol |
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Oct 19, 2023 9:21:49 GMT -5
Hopefully Sting does something like what Billy Gunn and Jake Roberts have where they can be under AEW and WWE Legends Contracts at the same time so that WWE can resume making Sting products. AEW does not have a large enough presence in the market place and WWE could do a much better job getting him in video games, action figures, t-shirts, and other assorted products and memorabilia. It’s all up to Sting, though. He may not want to do business with WWE again after the way it all went down. And we know he doesn’t NEED the money. He’s very protective of his likeness and legacy. He may rather AEW hold on to it and basically do nothing with it than to let WWE profit off of him. Who knows? We’ll see in the next few years how it rolls out. It would be interesting to see your opinion on new sting head sculpts lol I’m sure they would be great. Mattel heads are fantastic for the most part, and I think with the face printing FX that wasn’t around when Sting was last in WWE would be a great improvement. The jazwares AEW scans for Sting have been incredible, so I’m sure Mattel would do as good of a job or better. Hopefully WWE and Mattel can get the rights back to Sting. |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Oct 19, 2023 10:21:07 GMT -5
if only they had pumped out Machos like Warriors 😔 So you guys want 1 Ultimate and 1 elite (sometimes 2) a year released? And you want ultimates and elites of previously released figures/attires? I think the more accurate comparison is to pump them out like Hogan. if only they had pumped out Machos like Hogans 😔 |
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Post by kinnikuman on Oct 19, 2023 10:24:21 GMT -5
There's no guarantee he'll sign a legends deal with anyone. He may just ride off into the sunset.
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Oct 19, 2023 10:30:47 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires.
and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets.
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Post by crush on Oct 19, 2023 10:39:39 GMT -5
I think Sting ends up sticking with AEW on an equivalent of a Legends/whatever deal. That said, if he were to come back to WWE, I would want that cancelled Legends figure out ASAP.
Sidenote: The idea that Mattel didn't "pump out" Stings while he was signed is one of the weirdest myths about the line that won't die. One could argue until the cows come home (and sometimes rightfully so) about part choices/attire choices or etc., but during the period he was signed he was one of the most heavily produced Legends.
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Post by Jim Cornette’s Wendy’s Order🍔 on Oct 19, 2023 10:46:45 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires. and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets. Defining Moments, Defining Moments 2, Mainline elite (modern era), Mainline elite flashback, Hall of Fame Elite, ringside exclusive Wolfpack sting. Hardly one elite. Definitely would like to see more elites and more attires but I would sell Mattel THAT short |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Oct 19, 2023 10:51:21 GMT -5
I think Sting ends up sticking with AEW on an equivalent of a Legends/whatever deal. That said, if he were to come back to WWE, I would want that cancelled Legends figure out ASAP. Sidenote: The idea that Mattel didn't "pump out" Stings while he was signed is one of the weirdest myths about the line that won't die. One could argue until the cows come home (and sometimes rightfully so) about part choices/attire choices or etc., but during the period he was signed he was one of the most heavily produced Legends. Yeah they had to juggle 3 different eras between JCP/pre-Nitro WCW, Nitro era, and modern day. Sting got plenty of figs but maybe not enough in any particular look cuz of that. It was pretty much the same issue with Jeff Hardy. |
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Oct 19, 2023 10:58:37 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires. and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets. Defining Moments, Defining Moments 2, Mainline elite (modern era), Mainline elite flashback, Hall of Fame Elite, ringside exclusive Wolfpack sting. Hardly one elite. Definitely would like to see more elites and more attires but I would sell Mattel THAT short I'm talking if he came back, not what already was. The Legends track record as of late is horrendous. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Oct 19, 2023 11:03:06 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires. and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets. 1 elite? He had the Starrcade 97 DM, GAB DM, BATB96 TNF, Raw debut elite, Wolfpac RSC, WM31/NoC mashup HOF, Green Surfer elite |
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Oct 19, 2023 11:05:58 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires. and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets. don’t forget a planned highly desired and almost shipped UE just for them to have to pull it |
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Oct 19, 2023 11:20:34 GMT -5
9 basics, 1 Elite in 3 years and then his Legends deal expires. and 4 of the basics are exactly the same but just in different sets. 1 elite? He had the Starrcade 97 DM, GAB DM, BATB96 TNF, Raw debut elite, Wolfpac RSC, WM31/NoC mashup HOF, Green Surfer elite See above The thread is called IF STING COMES BACK TO WWE, I don't know why the comment was taken as the figures we ALREADY have |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Oct 19, 2023 11:33:05 GMT -5
1 elite? He had the Starrcade 97 DM, GAB DM, BATB96 TNF, Raw debut elite, Wolfpac RSC, WM31/NoC mashup HOF, Green Surfer elite See above The thread is called IF STING COMES BACK TO WWE, I don't know why the comment was taken as the figures we ALREADY have They’re not sleep on his figs though. Their strategy for legends is a lot different than it was 3 years ago. With Legends and MNW there’s plenty of slots for him in addition to the main line & other online retailer exclusives. I have zero doubt his L7 fig gets rushed out. He’ll probably have 2-3 UE figs as well within a couple years. |
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Post by MKSavage on Oct 19, 2023 11:44:47 GMT -5
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Oct 19, 2023 11:56:27 GMT -5
See above The thread is called IF STING COMES BACK TO WWE, I don't know why the comment was taken as the figures we ALREADY have They’re not sleep on his figs though. Their strategy for legends is a lot different than it was 3 years ago. With Legends and MNW there’s plenty of slots for him in addition to the main line & other online retailer exclusives. I have zero doubt his L7 fig gets rushed out. He’ll probably have 2-3 UE figs as well within a couple years. The point I am making being Mattel-WWE's track record of squandering opportunities, not just on Legends but plenty of talent, has been a gleaming complaint from collectors for a good while now. Taking too long to push anything out and by the time we see an unpainted proto, their contract is done. More tongue in cheek than anything I don't really care because Sting isn't coming back to WWE. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Oct 19, 2023 12:05:23 GMT -5
They’re not sleep on his figs though. Their strategy for legends is a lot different than it was 3 years ago. With Legends and MNW there’s plenty of slots for him in addition to the main line & other online retailer exclusives. I have zero doubt his L7 fig gets rushed out. He’ll probably have 2-3 UE figs as well within a couple years. The point I am making being Mattel-WWE's track record of squandering opportunities, not just on Legends but plenty of talent, has been a gleaming complaint from collectors for a good while now. Taking too long to push anything out and by the time we see an unpainted proto, their contract is done. More tongue in cheek than anything I don't really care because Sting isn't coming back to WWE. Maybe modern talent, IDK, but I can’t think of any recent examples of legends that they’ve squandered. Yeah Macho they couldn’t get his UE out in time but no necessarily a missed opportunity considering he already had 3 UE figs prior and that particular look has already been done. I don’t see them dropping the ball with Sting under their current structure. |
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Post by marino13 on Oct 19, 2023 19:08:30 GMT -5
If they do, don't dick around this time. Come out swinging with all new parts.
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Post by kinnikuman on Oct 19, 2023 19:42:13 GMT -5
I was thinking just now ... he's retiring from the ring. He never said his contract is up.
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Post by azraelms on Oct 19, 2023 22:56:54 GMT -5
I was thinking just now ... he's retiring from the ring. He never said his contract is up. That is why I started this thread right as it was on last night.. I suspect he flat out signed a 3 year contract and it is up after his last match. So my hope is that he re-signs a Legends deal with WWE. |
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