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Post by jlaf77 on Nov 24, 2023 17:29:25 GMT -5
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. Also Steve has stated this line will only include those that had an ljn. Dusty, sherri and zeus wouldn't qualify |
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Post by azraelms on Nov 24, 2023 17:30:03 GMT -5
If they got Marty Jannette back, they could do the Rockers with he and Shawn Michaels.
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Post by nomorexclusives on Nov 24, 2023 17:57:38 GMT -5
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. Also Steve has stated this line will only include those that had an ljn. Dusty, sherri and zeus wouldn't qualify Ah that's too bad. So that means that the line ends when all previous ljn wrestlers have been made. I have a feeling that could change though if they sell through till the end. There is no reason they can't continue to add onto the initial roster if they are popular |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 24, 2023 21:05:50 GMT -5
Also Steve has stated this line will only include those that had an ljn. Dusty, sherri and zeus wouldn't qualify Ah that's too bad. So that means that the line ends when all previous ljn wrestlers have been made. I have a feeling that could change though if they sell through till the end. There is no reason they can't continue to add onto the initial roster if they are popular I wish. Something tells me we won’t even get through all of the available LJN roster. But I truly hope I’m wrong. |
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Post by jt on Nov 24, 2023 21:26:36 GMT -5
If they got Marty Jannette back, they could do the Rockers with he and Shawn Michaels. The Rockers never had LJN figures released, they did get Habro figures though which I would hope is the next idea from Mattel after the Coliseum Collection gets wrapped up. |
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Post by jlaf77 on Nov 24, 2023 21:52:20 GMT -5
Ah that's too bad. So that means that the line ends when all previous ljn wrestlers have been made. I have a feeling that could change though if they sell through till the end. There is no reason they can't continue to add onto the initial roster if they are popular I wish. Something tells me we won’t even get through all of the available LJN roster. But I truly hope I’m wrong. I agree. Unfortunately I've got a bad feeling this line is close to being done. Shame because it's definitely one of my favorites |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 24, 2023 21:58:39 GMT -5
I wish. Something tells me we won’t even get through all of the available LJN roster. But I truly hope I’m wrong. I agree. Unfortunately I've got a bad feeling this line is close to being done. Shame because it's definitely one of my favorites Agreed. At the very least, nice to hear more sets (plural!) are coming after Hart Foundation! I’ll take all I can from this line. |
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Post by nomorexclusives on Nov 24, 2023 22:09:17 GMT -5
I wish. Something tells me we won’t even get through all of the available LJN roster. But I truly hope I’m wrong. I agree. Unfortunately I've got a bad feeling this line is close to being done. Shame because it's definitely one of my favorites I have the same feeling which is why I mentioned changing the price point for single packs so the price is more reasonable. Looking at ebay sold listing for the figures they aren't moving even at retail price. They shouldn't cost 35$ each. |
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Post by Vamp55 on Nov 25, 2023 0:05:09 GMT -5
Think the line is fine.
Piper and George next up and is great!
Hart foundation is amazing (Bret’s scans always suck lol)
What I consider A listers remaining:
Yellow Hogan (signed) + anyone sells
Andre (signed) + BtBH sells
Warrior (signed) + anyone sells
Macho (likely getable soon) + Liz sells
Vince (who knows, but he likes money) + anyone sells
Could then start pairing off lower level talent but making strong series.
M$M and HTM sells
Big boss man and BBB sells
I’ve just given 9 sets - without thinking, Im sure the line is fine.
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 25, 2023 5:27:41 GMT -5
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. Also Steve has stated this line will only include those that had an ljn. Dusty, sherri and zeus wouldn't qualify I thought Steve said that it's possible down the line to get others who did not have an LJN in the line, but that they were focusing on LJN figures. I could have sworn he said that about guys like Demolition Smash, POP's Barbarian, Haku, Bushwhackers, etc. who were supposed to get LJN figures, but didn't because the line ended. |
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 25, 2023 5:31:04 GMT -5
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. Why would Dusty and Sherri be together? Wouldn't Sapphire make more sense? I do like the pairing of Ted and Zeus, but I doubt that Zeus would get a figure in this line, at least not in the beginning. |
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 25, 2023 5:35:40 GMT -5
I don't really care about anchors, I can understand it from a selling point for Mattel, but I don't need one. I'd be fine with pairings that match like a Big Boss Man and One Man Gang (or Akeem or Slick), a Strike Force set with Tito and Martel, a set with JYD and King Harley Race, Sheik and Volkoff, King Kong Bundy and Hillbilly Jim, Hercules and Billy Jack Haynes, etc.
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Post by Flair Forever on Nov 25, 2023 6:49:08 GMT -5
Well, here are your choices, basically.....  |
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 25, 2023 7:48:51 GMT -5
I would not expect Vince to get any more figures |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 25, 2023 8:49:21 GMT -5
Think the line is fine. Piper and George next up and is great! Hart foundation is amazing (Bret’s scans always suck lol) What I consider A listers remaining: Yellow Hogan (signed) + anyone sells Andre (signed) + BtBH sells Warrior (signed) + anyone sells Macho (likely getable soon) + Liz sells Vince (who knows, but he likes money) + anyone sells Could then start pairing off lower level talent but making strong series. M$M and HTM sells Big boss man and BBB sells I’ve just given 9 sets - without thinking, Im sure the line is fine. Your optimism is impressive! |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 25, 2023 8:50:42 GMT -5
I don't really care about anchors, I can understand it from a selling point for Mattel, but I don't need one. I'd be fine with pairings that match like a Big Boss Man and One Man Gang (or Akeem or Slick), a Strike Force set with Tito and Martel, a set with JYD and King Harley Race, Sheik and Volkoff, King Kong Bundy and Hillbilly Jim, Hercules and Billy Jack Haynes, etc. I wholeheartedly agree. Not sure Mattel does though. |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 25, 2023 8:52:38 GMT -5
Also Steve has stated this line will only include those that had an ljn. Dusty, sherri and zeus wouldn't qualify I thought Steve said that it's possible down the line to get others who did not have an LJN in the line, but that they were focusing on LJN figures. I could have sworn he said that about guys like Demolition Smash, POP's Barbarian, Haku, Bushwhackers, etc. who were supposed to get LJN figures, but didn't because the line ended. Yeah, I believe he said he’d be open to the “almost LJNs” lost wave: Smash, Barbarian, Bushwhackers, Brother Love. |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 25, 2023 8:53:41 GMT -5
Well, here are your choices, basically..... Ted Arcidi and SD Jones! Let’s Go! |
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Post by NoseBleedcollectibles on Nov 25, 2023 11:57:26 GMT -5
I would not expect Vince to get any more figures All the heat on him is pretty much gone, he’ll get figs within the next yr or two |
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Post by darkprophet on Nov 25, 2023 14:56:41 GMT -5
Most likely to appear in this line, still, I’d rank:
1) Warrior
2) Andre
3) Hogan (yellow trunks)
4) DiBiase
5) Honky
6 Sheik
7) Studd
8) Bigelow
9) Beefcake
10) Valentine
*If still available*: JYD, Steamboat, Volkoff, Bossman
Nice surprise option: Hillbilly Jim
Wishlist: British Bulldogs, Demolition, Powers of Pain, One Man Gang, Bundy, Hercules
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