Coliseum Collection Anchors?

[darkprophet]

The one consistent theme of Coliseum Collection sets has been an anchor in each release: Hogan, Jake, Piper, and Bret. So, who are the realistic remaining anchors? I’m thinking Andre, Warrior, then maybe Hogan with yellow trunks. Next tier I’d think are HTM, DiBiase, and Shiek. Would they be considered anchors? I know the bottom line is do they sell well? What do you think? Any others too? Hoping this line can keep going deep and not need “anchors” to continue.

[jt]

Savage would be one if they can get him signed again. People seem pretty excited to get Mr.Fuji but I don't know if he's really an anchor figure. You could probably call Dynamite Kid or Adrian Adonis anchor figures since they're FTITL but it's possible I just want them more than the average collector. I think JYD and Bundy could be anchors too but they don't have Bundy signed as far as I know

[jt]

I think Steamboat might be on that second tier of anchor figures too, same with Davey Boy Smith if you don't consider Dynamite Kid the anchor figure with the bulldogs, the only problem is Davey figures are so easy to come by I feel like it's not as exciting as it should be.

[eddiep]

I think One Man Gang would be an anchor based on him being one of the most requested in polls on here. Him and Slick would be a great set.

[ttmbrad]

Nov 24, 2023 11:55:45 GMT -5 eddiep said:

I think One Man Gang would be an anchor based on him being one of the most requested in polls on here. Him and Slick would be a great set.

As cool of a set that would be, ain't nobody outside of the few that post on these boards buying that set.

[NoseBleedcollectibles]

Red suited vince

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 12:06:23 GMT -5 ttmbrad said:

Nov 24, 2023 11:55:45 GMT -5 eddiep said:

I think One Man Gang would be an anchor based on him being one of the most requested in polls on here. Him and Slick would be a great set.

As cool of a set that would be, ain't nobody outside of the few that post on these boards buying that set.

What about One Man Gang with Bam Bam Bigelow? Not sure who the “anchor”would be, but I’d think that set would sell well if ever possible.

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 11:25:10 GMT -5 jt said:

Savage would be one if they can get him signed again. People seem pretty excited to get Mr.Fuji but I don't know if he's really an anchor figure. You could probably call Dynamite Kid or Adrian Adonis anchor figures since they're FTITL but it's possible I just want them more than the average collector. I think JYD and Bundy could be anchors too but they don't have Bundy signed as far as I know

Savage definitely. JYD would be to me, but based on lack of recent figures of his, I’d say Mattel either disagrees or no longer has access to him. I thought I saw somewhere he was going to be in a future PowerTown wave?

[Da Handsome 1]

King Kong Bundy with Hogan,Big John,Heenan or Hillbilly Jim

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 11:26:58 GMT -5 jt said:

I think Steamboat might be on that second tier of anchor figures too, same with Davey Boy Smith if you don't consider Dynamite Kid the anchor figure with the bulldogs, the only problem is Davey figures are so easy to come by I feel like it's not as exciting as it should be.

Steamboat is another one like JYD, where I’d like him and would consider him “second tier,” but wonder if he’s even still available. Feels like his last figure has been a while too.

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 14:51:11 GMT -5 Da Handsome 1 said:

King Kong Bundy with Hogan,Big John,Heenan or Hillbilly Jim

Yeah, if/when Bundy comes back, that should be a big enough deal to count as an anchor. I’m guessing Zombie’s got him exclusively for a while at least.

[Warriah']

Warrior is the big one they have left, now that Savage isn’t an option.

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 15:19:54 GMT -5 Warriah' said:

Warrior is the big one they have left, now that Savage isn’t an option.

Agreed, him and Andre.

[nomorexclusives]

It isn't necessary to add anchors to every 2 pack. People buying these are hard core golden era fans. They could add the red rooster and one of the bushwackers and they will still sell. Most important is the likeness and choosing the best outfit for each wrestler. I would like to see a dusty Rhodes and sherrie 2 pack. Or a zeus and the million dollar man.

[jt]

Nov 24, 2023 14:50:34 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Nov 24, 2023 11:25:10 GMT -5 jt said:

Savage would be one if they can get him signed again. People seem pretty excited to get Mr.Fuji but I don't know if he's really an anchor figure. You could probably call Dynamite Kid or Adrian Adonis anchor figures since they're FTITL but it's possible I just want them more than the average collector. I think JYD and Bundy could be anchors too but they don't have Bundy signed as far as I know

Savage definitely. JYD would be to me, but based on lack of recent figures of his, I’d say Mattel either disagrees or no longer has access to him. I thought I saw somewhere he was going to be in a future PowerTown wave?

Its possible he could be with both companies, powertown might do a straight Midsouth release while WWE would do an older probably heavier version. It's also possible they don't have the rights and won't be able to do him which would be unfortunate because I would like to have him with the rest of my CC figures.

[Fighter Hayabusa]

Rude and Jake proves two popular mid carders may not be able to anchor a set on their own but they could together. So there’s a lot of similar pairings you can do like DiBiase and Boss Man, Race and Hacksaw, Bam Bam and JYD, etc.

[jt]

Nov 24, 2023 14:53:40 GMT -5 darkprophet said:

Nov 24, 2023 11:26:58 GMT -5 jt said:

I think Steamboat might be on that second tier of anchor figures too, same with Davey Boy Smith if you don't consider Dynamite Kid the anchor figure with the bulldogs, the only problem is Davey figures are so easy to come by I feel like it's not as exciting as it should be.

Steamboat is another one like JYD, where I’d like him and would consider him “second tier,” but wonder if he’s even still available. Feels like his last figure has been a while too.

I believe somebody on here said he was still signed and they did an elite about a year ago so I'd like to think they still have him. Hed 100 percent be an anchor figure for me but I could see Mattel packaging him with a bigger name like Savage

[nomorexclusives]

Nov 24, 2023 15:38:58 GMT -5 Fighter Hayabusa said:

Rude and Jake proves two popular mid carders may not be able to anchor a set on their own but together. So there’s a lot of similar pairings you can do like DiBiase and Boss Man, Race and Hacksaw, Bam Bam and JYD, etc.

Big boss man and big Johnn stud would be a cool combo

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 15:35:07 GMT -5 nomorexclusives said:

It isn't necessary to add anchors to every 2 pack. People buying these are hard core golden era fans. They could add the red rooster and one of the bushwackers and they will still sell. Most important is the likeness and choosing the best outfit for each wrestler. I would like to see a dusty Rhodes and sherrie 2 pack. Or a zeus and the million dollar man.

I wonder about that, myself. I’d also think these are for the hardcore collectors and that those who buy these are probably more likely all-in regardless of anchors. But Steve has brought up “anchors” for the line several times on here and other interviews.

[darkprophet]

Nov 24, 2023 15:38:58 GMT -5 Fighter Hayabusa said:

Rude and Jake proves two popular mid carders may not be able to anchor a set on their own but they could together. So there’s a lot of similar pairings you can do like DiBiase and Boss Man, Race and Hacksaw, Bam Bam and JYD, etc.

Good point and pairings!