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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Jan 3, 2024 19:50:18 GMT -5
And if they were staying faithful to the LJNs then I’d be fine with them completing everyone they can. But they’re not. Piper doesn’t have red trunks, Hart Foundation aren’t the same attire, Funk doesn’t have the green chaps. So since we’re getting different attires why not give us different characters too. Yeah, I wish they stuck closer to the original looks. Though if they ever get to guys like Don Muraco or The British Bulldogs, they would be very plain. Hopefully with Muraco they would include green strap IC and the tidal wave shirt along with the LJN Magnificent Muraco shirt |
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Post by AttitudeLegendCollector on Jan 4, 2024 13:15:31 GMT -5
I can see your point. I’m displaying them MOC next to my LJN collection, and love the look, myself, but I recognize that it’s primarily for nostalgia and the packaging. And if they were staying faithful to the LJNs then I’d be fine with them completing everyone they can. But they’re not. Piper doesn’t have red trunks, Hart Foundation aren’t the same attire, Funk doesn’t have the green chaps. So since we’re getting different attires why not give us different characters too. This along with the lack of signed talent is where we are hitting the buffers…it’s going to be a very confused line with great packaging (which sometimes arrives damaged due to lack of protection in the post). I’d rather they have accurate ring gear anyway but especially if they’re not sticking strictly to the LJN look. Can see myself selling this part of the collection up fairly soon. I was on the fence about getting in, the packaging hooked me but I’m starting to regret it. |
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Post by oldschoolfool on Jan 5, 2024 8:16:04 GMT -5
I was trying to do it as feuds. And Santana vs Valentine had a great series of matches for the Intercontinental championship back in the day. Same with Steamboat and Muraco they had a fun series of matches in the Mid 80’s. I see the connections, just not sure Mattel would see them as marketable enough, especially with both feuds being prior to the rock ‘n wrestling boom period. The rock n wrestling boom period very much started in '85. That's when mainstream attention blew up...Hogan on the cover of SI, Hogan & T hosting SNL, cartoon show, etc. Valentine/Santana feud transpires within that timeline. But I do think it's a little bit forgotten these days by most. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 5, 2024 8:22:57 GMT -5
And if they were staying faithful to the LJNs then I’d be fine with them completing everyone they can. But they’re not. Piper doesn’t have red trunks, Hart Foundation aren’t the same attire, Funk doesn’t have the green chaps. So since we’re getting different attires why not give us different characters too. This along with the lack of signed talent is where we are hitting the buffers…it’s going to be a very confused line with great packaging (which sometimes arrives damaged due to lack of protection in the post). I’d rather they have accurate ring gear anyway but especially if they’re not sticking strictly to the LJN look. Can see myself selling this part of the collection up fairly soon. I was on the fence about getting in, the packaging hooked me but I’m starting to regret it. Between this and the thread about New Years Resolutions (lots of selling off/ being more selective about buying), I’m less and less hopeful about this line’s future. This line seems to be made for the most dedicated collectors, which is also those who are on this board. With a lot of mixed feedback (at best), it feels like the walls are closing in on this line. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 5, 2024 8:28:19 GMT -5
I see the connections, just not sure Mattel would see them as marketable enough, especially with both feuds being prior to the rock ‘n wrestling boom period. The rock n wrestling boom period very much started in '85. That's when mainstream attention blew up...Hogan on the cover of SI, Hogan & T hosting SNL, cartoon show, etc. Valentine/Santana feud transpires within that timeline. But I do think it's a little bit forgotten these days by most. Ahh, I stand corrected, and perhaps prove your point. I’d always thought their feud was earlier in the 80s, but since Savage won the IC title from Santana (right?), that would make sense. |
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Post by curatedxkris on Jan 6, 2024 17:43:14 GMT -5
Top 5:
Studd & William "Refrigerator" Perry.
Heenan & Bundy.
Savage & Steamboat.
Ax & Smash.
Valentine & Beefcake.
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 6, 2024 18:26:43 GMT -5
Top 5: Studd & William "Refrigerator" Perry. Heenan & Bundy. Savage & Steamboat. Ax & Smash. Valentine & Beefcake. I’d think if they ever did a Studd/Fridge set, it would be a SDCC exclusive. Other than Valentine/Beefcake, these are unfortunately all likely fantasy- for now at least. I’d be in though! |
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Post by ttmbrad on Jan 6, 2024 21:36:46 GMT -5
SD Jones and Outback Jack set please.
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 6, 2024 21:52:42 GMT -5
SD Jones and Outback Jack set please. I TRULY wish it could go this deep! |
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Post by theberb217 on Jan 6, 2024 21:56:51 GMT -5
CM Punk Tribute Attire Double Set with Macho Man and Bret Hart gears.
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Post by curatedxkris on Jan 7, 2024 13:40:41 GMT -5
Top 5: Studd & William "Refrigerator" Perry. Heenan & Bundy. Savage & Steamboat. Ax & Smash. Valentine & Beefcake. I’d think if they ever did a Studd/Fridge set, it would be a SDCC exclusive. Other than Valentine/Beefcake, these are unfortunately all likely fantasy- for now at least. I’d be in though! Timing is key on Studd/Fridge. Needs that Mania rub. Think the non-wrestlers are actually the most interesting. Huge Heenan fan so hope to see him in the line but Albano, Slick, Ventura, Mene Gene, heck, maybe Vince, all would be great. |
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 7, 2024 15:39:46 GMT -5
I’d think if they ever did a Studd/Fridge set, it would be a SDCC exclusive. Other than Valentine/Beefcake, these are unfortunately all likely fantasy- for now at least. I’d be in though! Timing is key on Studd/Fridge. Needs that Mania rub. Think the non-wrestlers are actually the most interesting. Huge Heenan fan so hope to see him in the line but Albano, Slick, Ventura, Mene Gene, heck, maybe Vince, all would be great. I prefer the wrestlers in this collection, but if this line keeps going, I’d be up for expanding into the non-wrestlers too. |
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Post by The Madness on Jan 7, 2024 19:28:24 GMT -5
Big Rubber Guys just announced Jim Duggan, so hopefully that doesn’t mean Hacksaw is off the table.
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 7, 2024 20:49:45 GMT -5
Big Rubber Guys just announced Jim Duggan, so hopefully that doesn’t mean Hacksaw is off the table. I think he’s been off the Mattel table for quite a while now. My hope is that all LJN era WWF talent get made by Mattel Coliseum Collection, Big Rubber Guys, or both! |
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Post by aggressiveperfector on Jan 25, 2024 17:53:00 GMT -5
It won’t happen due to it probably getting abysmal sales, but I KINDA want a Shiek/Volkoff set. Sheikie in his Purple/Blue shorts and Volkoff with a cloth “fur” hat and both a jacket and Shirt.
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Post by darkprophet on Jan 25, 2024 20:27:51 GMT -5
It won’t happen due to it probably getting abysmal sales, but I KINDA want a Shiek/Volkoff set. Sheikie in his Purple/Blue shorts and Volkoff with a cloth “fur” hat and both a jacket and Shirt. I would really like that set, except I’m not sure Volkoff is even still available (how long ago was his last figure?), and I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t/couldn’t do the USSR print on his shirt, which would really take away from this as an LJN figure homage. |
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Post by aikman72 on Feb 14, 2024 12:25:06 GMT -5
Any word or has anyone heard when they will begin preorders for the coliseum Hart foundation? Thanks
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Post by jt on Feb 14, 2024 12:45:23 GMT -5
Any word or has anyone heard when they will begin preorders for the coliseum Hart foundation? Thanks I believe I heard March or April some time last year which would track since they seem to be roughly once ever 6 months and the Roberts and Rude set hit in early March last year. It's possible the Piper/Steele delays push it back though |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 14, 2024 12:47:23 GMT -5
Any word or has anyone heard when they will begin preorders for the coliseum Hart foundation? Thanks Nothing in quite a while since Steve said it would be “early 2024” back when the Piper/Steele set was coming out. I believe Roberts/Rude was last March, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this set comes out then too. But we haven’t even seen the MOC glamour shots yet. So…? |
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Feb 14, 2024 14:08:16 GMT -5
SD Jones and Outback Jack set please. I TRULY wish it could go this deep! Would love this! SD Jones had a shirt variant |
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