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Post by darkprophet on Feb 17, 2024 14:27:36 GMT -5
Gorilla Monsoon didn’t have an LJN and wasn't planned for their lost final wave. So he doesn’t fit their (current) “rules” for this line. It would be more likely in the Legends, Greatest Hits, or just Elites, I would think. I think they’re going to break those rules sooner rather than later unless they start getting some missing anchor talents under contract. I’m buying every set regardless of who’s in it, but people who are picking and choosing are likely going to stop after the next 2-3 waves unless they get more big LJN names signed. That depends on how deep they consider their “anchors.” Iron Sheik, DiBiase, Honky, Andre in 2 looks, Hogan in yellow, and Warrior could all still “anchor” waves potentially with people like Studd, Bigelow, Beefcake, Valentine, Volkoff, Bossman, and the multiple non-wrestlers they have available. |
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Post by jt on Feb 17, 2024 14:42:07 GMT -5
I think they’re going to break those rules sooner rather than later unless they start getting some missing anchor talents under contract. I’m buying every set regardless of who’s in it, but people who are picking and choosing are likely going to stop after the next 2-3 waves unless they get more big LJN names signed. That depends on how deep they consider their “anchors.” Iron Sheik, DiBiase, Honky, Andre in 2 looks, Hogan in yellow, and Warrior could all still “anchor” waves potentially with people like Studd, Bigelow, Beefcake, Valentine, Volkoff, Bossman, and the multiple non-wrestlers they have available. Seems like a long shot but I wonder if Dynamite would be an anchor since he'd be FTITL. I'm also curious if Davey Boy counts as an anchor if they decide to do him without Dynamite |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 17, 2024 14:55:49 GMT -5
That depends on how deep they consider their “anchors.” Iron Sheik, DiBiase, Honky, Andre in 2 looks, Hogan in yellow, and Warrior could all still “anchor” waves potentially with people like Studd, Bigelow, Beefcake, Valentine, Volkoff, Bossman, and the multiple non-wrestlers they have available. Seems like a long shot but I wonder if Dynamite would be an anchor since he'd be FTITL. I'm also curious if Davey Boy counts as an anchor if they decide to do him without Dynamite Unfortunately, I’m not sure they’d ever do Dynamite. But I would love The Bulldogs in this line. The question is, *if* that could ever happen, do they go with the lackluster LJN looks, or the more colorful Union Jack tights, or even the powder-blues? |
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Post by jt on Feb 17, 2024 14:58:27 GMT -5
Seems like a long shot but I wonder if Dynamite would be an anchor since he'd be FTITL. I'm also curious if Davey Boy counts as an anchor if they decide to do him without Dynamite Unfortunately, I’m not sure they’d ever do Dynamite. But I would love The Bulldogs in this line. The question is, *if* that could ever happen, do they go with the lackluster LJN looks, or the more colorful Union Jack tights, or even the powder-blues? Personally I'd like to see all 3 but assuming I have to pick just one I'd probably go with the powder blue tights since they already did an elite bulldog and chella did Dynamite in white. I'll buy whichever versions they do though no doubt |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 17, 2024 16:16:18 GMT -5
Unfortunately, I’m not sure they’d ever do Dynamite. But I would love The Bulldogs in this line. The question is, *if* that could ever happen, do they go with the lackluster LJN looks, or the more colorful Union Jack tights, or even the powder-blues? Personally I'd like to see all 3 but assuming I have to pick just one I'd probably go with the powder blue tights since they already did an elite bulldog and chella did Dynamite in white. I'll buy whichever versions they do though no doubt Yeah, I’d vote powder blue too for the same reason. |
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 17, 2024 17:13:35 GMT -5
Personally I'd like to see all 3 but assuming I have to pick just one I'd probably go with the powder blue tights since they already did an elite bulldog and chella did Dynamite in white. I'll buy whichever versions they do though no doubt Yeah, I’d vote powder blue too for the same reason. I'd vote for the powder blue tights as well, I believe they had two different versions, but I would imagine they would do the red tights to match the original LJN figures. Though, they've gone away from that on a few figures, so who knows...  |
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 17, 2024 17:15:12 GMT -5
Any of these would be great: Andre (babyface) / John Studd Andre (Heel) / Bobby Heenan or Bam Bam Bigelow Ultimate Warrior / Honky Tonk Man or Hercules if he were signed Iron Sheik / Nikolai Volkoff or Classy Freddie Blassie Junkyard Dog / King Harley Race Brutus Beefcake / Greg Valentine (Dream Team) Hulk Hogan (Red and Yellow) / Mr. Wonderful or Big Boss Man Ricky Steamboat / Magnificent Muraco Randy Savage (if signed) / Million Dollar Man I would also take: Hillbilly Jim / King Kong Bundy These guys are underrepresented and haven't been in the line in what, more than 10 years? Yeah, that would be good too. One set I was hoping for, though it was a long shot, was Hercules / Billy Jack Haynes. I would imagine that one is now off the table. |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 17, 2024 19:06:07 GMT -5
I would also take: Hillbilly Jim / King Kong Bundy These guys are underrepresented and haven't been in the line in what, more than 10 years? Yeah, that would be good too. One set I was hoping for, though it was a long shot, was Hercules / Billy Jack Haynes. I would imagine that one is now off the table. I’m sure Haynes is, but I’m still hoping for a Hercules. Getting him in this collection, with the gladiator entrance gear, would look great! Pair him with Warrior for a power set! |
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 18, 2024 0:34:30 GMT -5
Yeah, that would be good too. One set I was hoping for, though it was a long shot, was Hercules / Billy Jack Haynes. I would imagine that one is now off the table. I’m sure Haynes is, but I’m still hoping for a Hercules. Getting him in this collection, with the gladiator entrance gear, would look great! Pair him with Warrior for a power set! Yep, Hercules is definitely needed. Not only for this line, but I would also like an elite of his black attire (WM3) and blue attire (WM6). And personally, for me, I would love a Power & Glory set or two. |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 18, 2024 8:36:17 GMT -5
I’m sure Haynes is, but I’m still hoping for a Hercules. Getting him in this collection, with the gladiator entrance gear, would look great! Pair him with Warrior for a power set! Yep, Hercules is definitely needed. Not only for this line, but I would also like an elite of his black attire (WM3) and blue attire (WM6). And personally, for me, I would love a Power & Glory set or two. Definitely a big miss in Mattel’s lineup, with multiple looks they could do. |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 18, 2024 15:44:39 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right?
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Post by thep1 on Feb 19, 2024 18:36:32 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right? With the news of a March preorder, you indeed are living up to your username! Well done! |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 19, 2024 18:44:59 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right? With the news of a March preorder, you indeed are living up to your username! Well done! I ask and I shall receive!… sometimes, at least |
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Post by nomorexclusives on Feb 20, 2024 6:52:22 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right? Can you ask your god for a barber beefcake next. Thanks |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 20, 2024 8:53:12 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right? Can you ask your god for a barber beefcake next. Thanks Besides the list of missing characters we all have, my biggest wants from Mattel at this point would be to increase frequency of Coliseum Collection releases, start an LJN form-factor line (mirroring Big Rubber Guys with legends they have available), and Hulk Hogan’s Rock n Wrestling animated collection line. I’d love to “prophesize” that at least one of these happens this year. But honestly, that feels more like a “five year plan” to me. |
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Post by ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕕 𝕋𝕠 𝕂𝕚𝕝𝕝 on Feb 20, 2024 9:12:44 GMT -5
I would LOVE to see Bam Bam Bigelow in this line.
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 20, 2024 9:14:46 GMT -5
I would LOVE to see Bam Bam Bigelow in this line. Now you’re speaking my language! He would be perfect for this line! |
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Post by jlaf77 on Feb 20, 2024 13:12:48 GMT -5
I have wishful thinking that the Hart Foundation set will be displayed in all of its glory during this month’s reveals, coming out with in-stock orders in March. It’s possible, right? Can you ask your god for a barber beefcake next. Thanks We won't get a barber in this line because he never had an ljn. If anything we'd get a dream team beefcake with valentine |
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Post by The Madness on Feb 20, 2024 13:18:33 GMT -5
Can you ask your god for a barber beefcake next. Thanks We won't get a barber in this line because he never had an ljn. If anything we'd get a dream team beefcake with valentine He technically did if you count renaming the black card re-release, so they could always fudge it a little.  |
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Post by MKSavage on Feb 20, 2024 13:27:42 GMT -5
I would LOVE to see Bam Bam Bigelow in this line. Now you’re speaking my language! He would be perfect for this line! One Man Gang would probably be the best to pair him with. If not him, maybe heel Andre. Heenan could be with someone else like Harley Race or King Haku. |
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