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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2024 6:22:33 GMT -5
Can someone kindly explain to me the seemingly large appeal of this "Ichiban Hogan?" I consider myself a pretty true Hulkamaniac, and yet - I surely wasn't watching when Hulk Hogan wrestled in Japan.... how did American fans even see any of this back then? Tape trading? And if that's the case, I still don't get why so many are excited for this version of Hogan, as I can't imagine too many fans were watching Hogan during this period? I'm just super curious...... I MIGHT buy the figure just to add to my collection, but this particular era of Hogan doesn't resonate with me.... and it certainly isn't something I've been clamoring for..... Red & Yellow for me, brother..... Not exactly sure how it was in the 80s, but in the 90s you could rent movies from a video store, you had magazines. So I’m assuming a lot of wrestling fans who couldn’t watch on tv, missed some ppvs/shows kept up with wrestling thru magazines and renting video tapes. But in the 90s I would watch on tv, buy every magazine and rent out alot of the ppv VHS tapes and the internet was useful too. But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. |
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oldschoolfool
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Post by oldschoolfool on Feb 14, 2024 9:23:29 GMT -5
Can someone kindly explain to me the seemingly large appeal of this "Ichiban Hogan?" I consider myself a pretty true Hulkamaniac, and yet - I surely wasn't watching when Hulk Hogan wrestled in Japan.... how did American fans even see any of this back then? Tape trading? And if that's the case, I still don't get why so many are excited for this version of Hogan, as I can't imagine too many fans were watching Hogan during this period? I'm just super curious...... I MIGHT buy the figure just to add to my collection, but this particular era of Hogan doesn't resonate with me.... and it certainly isn't something I've been clamoring for..... Red & Yellow for me, brother..... The only way fans in the 80s were aware of ichiban Hogan were from the pics and reports in the Apter mags. '84,'85...the WWF/New Japan partnership was still going on so it was all still relevant. And then, 10 years later with the tape trading and lists. Jakks made an ichiban Hogan a while back in their TNA line too. |
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Post by Grenouille on Feb 14, 2024 10:00:50 GMT -5
Not exactly sure how it was in the 80s, but in the 90s you could rent movies from a video store, you had magazines. So I’m assuming a lot of wrestling fans who couldn’t watch on tv, missed some ppvs/shows kept up with wrestling thru magazines and renting video tapes. But in the 90s I would watch on tv, buy every magazine and rent out alot of the ppv VHS tapes and the internet was useful too. But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. Exactly. In the late ‘90s and early ‘00s I was big into tape trading, especially for old NJPW. I got to see quite a bit of Hogan’s stuff from over there and enjoyed the extra effort he gave in Japan. It makes this upcoming figure a must for me. |
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Post by coldblooded on Feb 14, 2024 10:09:38 GMT -5
Just Captain Lou. Plan on turning one into Mario.
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Post by POOR-ly Cuyler on Feb 14, 2024 10:27:54 GMT -5
Can someone kindly explain to me the seemingly large appeal of this "Ichiban Hogan?" I consider myself a pretty true Hulkamaniac, and yet - I surely wasn't watching when Hulk Hogan wrestled in Japan.... how did American fans even see any of this back then? Tape trading? And if that's the case, I still don't get why so many are excited for this version of Hogan, as I can't imagine too many fans were watching Hogan during this period? I'm just super curious...... I MIGHT buy the figure just to add to my collection, but this particular era of Hogan doesn't resonate with me.... and it certainly isn't something I've been clamoring for..... Red & Yellow for me, brother..... It’s different. I have enough red and yellow and Hollywood versions. I’m 34, but I’ve seen stuff on YT and will display it with the 85 belt. I don’t collect eras as much as just individual talent so it will go with other Hogans. |
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Post by Flair Forever on Feb 14, 2024 10:46:26 GMT -5
Not exactly sure how it was in the 80s, but in the 90s you could rent movies from a video store, you had magazines. So I’m assuming a lot of wrestling fans who couldn’t watch on tv, missed some ppvs/shows kept up with wrestling thru magazines and renting video tapes. But in the 90s I would watch on tv, buy every magazine and rent out alot of the ppv VHS tapes and the internet was useful too. But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. So what I'm hearing is, most of this group didn't necessarily watch Hogan's Japan matches..... but they like the attire, saw pics in magazines, and value the figure because it's something different than the standard Red & Yellow..... Thanks for the clarification..... I was just unsure what everyone seemed so excited about! |
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Post by Da Handsome 1 on Feb 14, 2024 11:23:33 GMT -5
But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. So what I'm hearing is, most of this group didn't necessarily watch Hogan's Japan matches..... but they like the attire, saw pics in magazines, and value the figure because it's something different than the standard Red & Yellow..... Thanks for the clarification..... I was just unsure what everyone seemed so excited about! I have a blue ray of a ton of Hogan’s matches from Japan in the 80’s. Worked a totally different style & was quite impressive. |
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Post by darkprophet on Feb 14, 2024 12:07:55 GMT -5
But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. So what I'm hearing is, most of this group didn't necessarily watch Hogan's Japan matches..... but they like the attire, saw pics in magazines, and value the figure because it's something different than the standard Red & Yellow..... Thanks for the clarification..... I was just unsure what everyone seemed so excited about! I’m with you on this. Even though I watched fanatically from mid-80s through the next 30 years, I hold the “LJN era” with the highest nostalgic regard, so now focus my collecting on what pulls at those specific memories. |
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Post by ChuckPOORis55 Cody Gang 4 Lyfe on Feb 14, 2024 12:12:43 GMT -5
I will take any New Gen character, the more obscure the better. So I'm hyped for Sultan, still praying for a Savior tho.
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Post by JimRiga on Feb 14, 2024 12:14:54 GMT -5
Sultan for me! Another body for a figure fed.
Captain Lou will be awesome too, can manage a few guys.
And Ali will make a decent ‘attraction’ character.
Ichiban Hogan will be just for display.
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Post by Glorydaysofwrestling on Feb 14, 2024 12:21:04 GMT -5
Another pic of Hulkster defending the WWF title in Japan. Flair ForeverI want the ichiban, because I think it looks cool and I’m a Hogan fan. The new younger sculpt looks cool as well. I only knew of his Japan days through the magazines, so I never watched him in Japan back in the day, but he’s still a must have. Not only that I’m pretty sure Hulk specifically requested Bill & Steve to make this era/attire. http://instagram.com/p/CyZZyhDRAWi |
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Post by mrhoss on Feb 14, 2024 12:22:43 GMT -5
Captain Lou because it's his first elite style figure, but I do have a high interest in the Hogan figure. To offer an answer to Flair Forever, YouTube developed my appreciation for older Japanese matches. I'd love a Terry Funk from his earlier years in Japan. Plus I'm sure a lot of people need to update their TNA Legends of the Ring Hogan. |
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Post by ImJoeGrizzlyBitch on Feb 14, 2024 13:04:09 GMT -5
Not exactly sure how it was in the 80s, but in the 90s you could rent movies from a video store, you had magazines. So I’m assuming a lot of wrestling fans who couldn’t watch on tv, missed some ppvs/shows kept up with wrestling thru magazines and renting video tapes. But in the 90s I would watch on tv, buy every magazine and rent out alot of the ppv VHS tapes and the internet was useful too. But Hogan’s Japan matches weren’t on any tapes someone could rent at a video store. Back then, the answer is tape trading and publication, like PWInsider. Obviously once footage became more readily available, it was easier to obtain. Same way you get fans are fans of the eras before they were even born. It didn’t necessarily have to be that they saw it in the 90s, I’m not sure what they all had on video tapes back then. But I’m sure in the past 15-20 years they’ve had videos of Hogan in Japan, even if not then, if it was just in the past 5 years it’s probably drawn the attention of some fans who wanted that Hogan in figure form. |
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Post by Chip on Feb 14, 2024 13:10:35 GMT -5
Captain Lou is a much needed hole in my elite collection being filled
Sultan is the surprise/sneaky great figure
Hogan is only necessary for true hardcore fans
Ali exists because they spent the money on his molds
I'm looking forward to adding Lou & Sultan
I'll buying Hogan because it's just unique
I'll get Ali because then one day I can sell the Ultimate 2 pack but still have a cool Ali figure
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Feb 14, 2024 14:27:17 GMT -5
Can someone kindly explain to me the seemingly large appeal of this "Ichiban Hogan?" I consider myself a pretty true Hulkamaniac, and yet - I surely wasn't watching when Hulk Hogan wrestled in Japan.... how did American fans even see any of this back then? Tape trading? And if that's the case, I still don't get why so many are excited for this version of Hogan, as I can't imagine too many fans were watching Hogan during this period? I'm just super curious...... I MIGHT buy the figure just to add to my collection, but this particular era of Hogan doesn't resonate with me.... and it certainly isn't something I've been clamoring for..... Red & Yellow for me, brother..... Obviously it’s cuz of the greatest record of the 80s  |
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Post by TheHitmanKid on Feb 15, 2024 9:12:37 GMT -5
Can someone kindly explain to me the seemingly large appeal of this "Ichiban Hogan?" I consider myself a pretty true Hulkamaniac, and yet - I surely wasn't watching when Hulk Hogan wrestled in Japan.... how did American fans even see any of this back then? Tape trading? And if that's the case, I still don't get why so many are excited for this version of Hogan, as I can't imagine too many fans were watching Hogan during this period? I'm just super curious...... I MIGHT buy the figure just to add to my collection, but this particular era of Hogan doesn't resonate with me.... and it certainly isn't something I've been clamoring for..... Red & Yellow for me, brother..... Obviously it’s cuz of the greatest record of the 80s Owoo LA LA! Did they really have to put his speedo picture on the back cover lol |
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Post by Koko B. Rocket on Feb 15, 2024 9:54:25 GMT -5
Captain Lou..... long overdue. First time my little brothers and I ever went to an independent wrestling show, we had zero idea how any of this worked. We were pretty young & we didn't know that you had to pay for autographs at a show like this. First guy we saw was Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.... we asked for his autograph (we had no money). He basically told us to "f_ _ _ off". And he wasn't very nice about it.... We were nearly in tears.... when this older guy, with lots of rubber bands in his beard waved us over to his table. He was eating a hoagie. "Don't mind him, he's just cranky" he said of the mean Anvil. He very politely explained to us how it all worked.... and then he gave us a free autographed 8X10. That cool dude was Captain Lou Albano! When my mother was selling her house a few years ago, I rummaged through a pile of stuff from her attic that was set to be taken by trash collectors..... I found this 8X10. Of course I salvaged it, re-framed it, and now it hangs proudly on my collection wall! I'm still horrified that this treasure was about 24 hours away from going into the dump. Just as Captain Lou kindly welcomed us to the world of independent wrestling..... soon I'll proudly welcome the Captain Lou Legends figure into my collection! Awesome story! |
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Post by destino on Feb 15, 2024 9:59:40 GMT -5
Captain Lou is easily the one I want most and sadly the only one I missed on the preorder. I loved him as a kid like so many others did from his work in and out of the world of wrestling. His LJN was one of my absolute favorites and this is probably as close as we’ll get to a modern update.
Hogan is a close second. This is currently set to probably be the last Hogan I’ll be getting because I’ve been so burnt out on him; but it’s so different that it got me. I was someone who got to experience the tape trading era around 2000, but Hogan’s matches weren’t something I got to see until recently with the rise of fan accounts on social media highlighting his work with guys like Muta.
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Post by hordakgrim on Feb 18, 2024 2:15:24 GMT -5
Hogan belt around the waist MOC My buddy at the toyshop told me the SDCC this year was going to be Captain Lou with Cyndi Lauper around his waist MOC, but the Vince news made them scrap it! Bummer! |
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Post by ztj_wwf on Feb 18, 2024 3:25:03 GMT -5
Captain Lou, although I pray we get a Cyndi Lauper to go with him and Wendi.
Looking forward to The Sultan as well.
Don't need Ali, since I have the Ultimate, and I'm not sure I need Hogan, since I have the Jakks one (and the scale doesn't matter, since I wouldn't be displaying him with other Mattel figures anyway).
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