Next Coliseum Collection Sets?

[redrooster]

My set was delivered yesterday, got the blue standard card. Easily the best Anvil figure ever made. The bret sculpts look way better in person, the smiling sculpt is really good. The other 2 sculpts I have are pretty much identical. Not sure if they are supposed to look the same or if I got an error with 2 of the same heads.

[stormbreaker]

Mar 20, 2024 7:04:51 GMT -5 PJ said:

Mar 20, 2024 7:00:46 GMT -5 stormbreaker said:

Make sure to complain that they didn’t arrive on their originally scheduled delivery date.

Oh if it was Amazon with my McFarlane figures I would. They delayed my Hush Batman every week since the original delivery date of 8/18/23 until it finally was delivered two or three weeks ago. lol

Brutal delay!

[PJ]

Mar 20, 2024 8:32:17 GMT -5 stormbreaker said:

Mar 20, 2024 7:04:51 GMT -5 PJ said:

Oh if it was Amazon with my McFarlane figures I would. They delayed my Hush Batman every week since the original delivery date of 8/18/23 until it finally was delivered two or three weeks ago. lol

Brutal delay!

The sad thing was I found it locally a week before the original date, but kept the order for my MIB figure. But then I found the MIB one in October but decided to keep the order to see how long it took before they shipped it or they canceled it. lol

[Glorydaysofwrestling]

Got my 2 Foundations in the mail yesterday. 1 of the Anvil figs came with a Hitman arm. Throws the look off the whole fig. Mattel creations says I have to send back the whole order, get refunded and then re order. Seems like a hassle

Like others said this is one of the top if not best anvil figs of all time. Bret sculpts are better in person (depending on if you get a good paint app)

These will be going in my 1990 era display. While these figs are great, they don’t feel/look like 85-87 era. Still hoping we can get those figs at some point. Bret had some cool color boots back then blue, gold, silver, and I think red too.

The elite 92 glasses look pretty cool on this fig

[casualfan]

I ordered mine almost a week ago and still no shipping notice.

[nomorexclusives]

Mar 20, 2024 9:27:42 GMT -5 Glorydaysofwrestling said:

Got my 2 Foundations in the mail yesterday. 1 of the Anvil figs came with a Hitman arm. Throws the look off the whole fig. Mattel creations says I have to send back the whole order, get refunded and then re order. Seems like a hassle

Like others said this is one of the top if not best anvil figs of all time. Bret sculpts are better in person (depending on if you get a good paint app)

These will be going in my 1990 era display. While these figs are great, they don’t feel/look like 85-87 era. Still hoping we can get those figs at some point. Bret had some cool color boots back then blue, gold, silver, and I think red too.

The elite 92 glasses look pretty cool on this fig

Wow i cant imagine a collection by year. So you have a shelf or 2 for each year and for every wrestler? Or did you mean to write 1990('s).

Really good idea. I do like these but the paint looks very flat. Was expecting a bit more detail. I guess mainly for the sunglasses and hair. Not a big deal just surprised considering it costs 35$. Just noticed his closed fisted right hand was colored in at the gap.

[stormbreaker]

Mar 20, 2024 9:00:31 GMT -5 PJ said:

Mar 20, 2024 8:32:17 GMT -5 stormbreaker said:

Brutal delay!

The sad thing was I found it locally a week before the original date, but kept the order for my MIB figure. But then I found the MIB one in October but decided to keep the order to see how long it took before they shipped it or they canceled it. lol

I wouldn’t have been able to resist finding it out in the wild.

[darkprophet]

My Hart Foundation figs are tracking to come tomorrow!

So, I’m guessing/hoping the next wave is going to be announced at the Mattel Creations event Friday! Who are we thinking it will be? I’m still guessing (blue trunks) Andre and Studd, or Warrior and HTM as next most likely. Savage would be a great surprise though, paired with Steamboat (if he’s still available) or with M$M could be a good option too. I’d be up for Dream Team, Sheik/Volkoff, Bigelow, and honestly any LJN homages, but I think Andre/Studd or Warrior/HTM are most likely.

[jt]

Mar 20, 2024 12:28:10 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

My Hart Foundation figs are tracking to come tomorrow!

So, I’m guessing/hoping the next wave is going to be announced at the Mattel Creations event tomorrow! Who are we thinking it will be? I’m still guessing (blue trunks) Andre and Studd, or Warrior and HTM as next most likely. Savage would be a great surprise though, paired with Stramboat (if he’s still available) or with M$M could be a good option too. I’d be up for Dream Team, Sheik/Volkoff, Bigelow, and honestly any LJN homages, but I think Andre/Studd or Warrior/HTM are most likely.

If im being completely unrealistic I'm hoping for The Bulldogs or Savage and Steamboat, if I'm being more realistic probably Sheik and Volkoff or Andre and Studd. Dark horse pick for me is Orton and Orndorff

[Glorydaysofwrestling]

Another thing with Bret figs.. why do they make him so small? Too skinny and too short.


@nomoreexclusives I usually display my favorite eras. Currently have WWF 85-87, WWF 93-94, WWF 1996 (bca), WCW 92-94, a small survivor series 90 & small wcw 1997 display

[jjh1292]

Just got my set and it looked good upon opening (even Bret looks decent with the glasses) then I noticed Bret’s wrist tape was totally smudged like it was pulled from the line too fast. Tried throwing a coat of white paint on but the first layer is still noticeable and I’m not trying to ship this thing back :/ .

[coldblooded]

Mar 20, 2024 17:14:08 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Just got my set and it looked good upon opening (even Bret looks decent with the glasses) then I noticed Bret’s wrist tape was totally smudged like it was pulled from the line too fast. Tried throwing a coat of white paint on but the first layer is still noticeable and I’m not trying to ship this thing back :/ .

Don't feel bad due to Mattel's poor execution with black casted torsos my anvil has a big black spot on his shoulder where it's supposed to be skin color.

This set had potential but it's definitely a dud thus far.

No wonder they brought back the black cards so we all get suckered in.

Not gonna do that again.

[jjh1292]

Mar 20, 2024 17:25:08 GMT -5 coldblooded said:

Mar 20, 2024 17:14:08 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Just got my set and it looked good upon opening (even Bret looks decent with the glasses) then I noticed Bret’s wrist tape was totally smudged like it was pulled from the line too fast. Tried throwing a coat of white paint on but the first layer is still noticeable and I’m not trying to ship this thing back :/ .

Don't feel bad due to Mattel's poor execution with black casted torsos my anvil has a big black spot on his shoulder where it's supposed to be skin color.

This set had potential but it's definitely a dud thus far.

No wonder they brought back the black cards so we all get suckered in.

Not gonna do that again.

I don’t want to seem like an ungrateful jerk because there are a MILLION other things in life to worry about other than action figures but when this is one of my main hobbies, stuff like that starts to get annoying after a bit. Bret’s torso is super loose as well :/ The quality control, color choices, and part choices as of late has been trash. I really hope the design team knocks it out of the park on WM weekend otherwise I might have to be very selective with what I buy going forward.

[dixol]

Mar 20, 2024 9:27:42 GMT -5 Glorydaysofwrestling said:

Got my 2 Foundations in the mail yesterday. 1 of the Anvil figs came with a Hitman arm. Throws the look off the whole fig. Mattel creations says I have to send back the whole order, get refunded and then re order. Seems like a hassle

Like others said this is one of the top if not best anvil figs of all time. Bret sculpts are better in person (depending on if you get a good paint app)

These will be going in my 1990 era display. While these figs are great, they don’t feel/look like 85-87 era. Still hoping we can get those figs at some point. Bret had some cool color boots back then blue, gold, silver, and I think red too.

The elite 92 glasses look pretty cool on this fig

FYI-
Bret wears this exact attire at WrestleFest 88.

[Back to the Codyverse]

Mar 20, 2024 23:17:57 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Mar 20, 2024 17:25:08 GMT -5 coldblooded said:

Don't feel bad due to Mattel's poor execution with black casted torsos my anvil has a big black spot on his shoulder where it's supposed to be skin color.

This set had potential but it's definitely a dud thus far.

No wonder they brought back the black cards so we all get suckered in.

Not gonna do that again.

I don’t want to seem like an ungrateful jerk because there are a MILLION other things in life to worry about other than action figures but when this is one of my main hobbies, stuff like that starts to get annoying after a bit. Bret’s torso is super loose as well :/ The quality control, color choices, and part choices as of late has been trash. I really hope the design team knocks it out of the park on WM weekend otherwise I might have to be very selective with what I buy going forward.

You're not an ungrateful jerk. Anyone who ever makes others feel that way over QC complaints has their own issue. I always get a chuckle at the "you're lucky to be getting any figures" crowd like companies haven't been producing action figures for decades.

Is being able to buy figures a necessity? No. But for the price we have to pay for figures, accuracy and QC aren't much to ask for.

[PJ]

I would love for Mattel to be able to release one of these face teams (if the WWE signed some of them recently)
British Bulldog
Strike Force
Killer Bee

But if not then give me the Dream Team or Sheik and Volkoff next.

[Generic Theme]

Mar 20, 2024 9:34:08 GMT -5 casualfan said:

I ordered mine almost a week ago and still no shipping notice.

Hopefully your order ships soon. I ordered at noon on the release date and shipping status has been "label created" for days. I purchased a Piper/Steele set as well so maybe that slowed it down.

Kind of surprised since the last Jurassic Park set arrived within a few short days after I ordered it from Mattel Creations.

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Mar 19, 2024 17:52:03 GMT -5 @twistedone22388 said:

My set arrived today. Haven’t opened it yet.

It was blue.

[darkprophet]

Got my Hart Foundation set, blue, very happy with it. Bret coming packaged with shades on looks just right and closer to his LJN. I was able to open, get the LJN style tag belts on them (though it doesn’t quite fit Anvil), and repackage them for MOC display. Looks great!

[jjh1292]

Mar 21, 2024 5:38:05 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

Mar 20, 2024 23:17:57 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

I don’t want to seem like an ungrateful jerk because there are a MILLION other things in life to worry about other than action figures but when this is one of my main hobbies, stuff like that starts to get annoying after a bit. Bret’s torso is super loose as well :/ The quality control, color choices, and part choices as of late has been trash. I really hope the design team knocks it out of the park on WM weekend otherwise I might have to be very selective with what I buy going forward.

You're not an ungrateful jerk. Anyone who ever makes others feel that way over QC complaints has their own issue. I always get a chuckle at the "you're lucky to be getting any figures" crowd like companies haven't been producing action figures for decades.

Is being able to buy figures a necessity? No. But for the price we have to pay for figures, accuracy and QC aren't much to ask for.

Thanks for the comment. I appreciate it. Yeah after I just saw the new Summerslam elites in the other thread, I’m pretty disappointed with Mattel as of late. It’s sucking the fun out of collecting for me. I’m trying to hit all the angles with it like “oh wrong part choice? I’ll just part swap it.” But then I break the torso while trying to do it and there goes a good figure. The point is, I shouldn’t have to do that, you know?