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Post by 3poajamie on May 23, 2024 15:58:34 GMT -5
Can they tell as anymore about the larger accessory/playset they are working on? Are they all coming with belts? If so, can they describe what will they look like? Will they be using the same factory as the Epic style Galoob figures? Only just noticed... Epic are making Galoob style figures??? I’ve pitched the name “GaLukes” but been told where to go by Epic Toys  We will find out tomorrow what Epic are planning |
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Post by walter7paisley on May 23, 2024 15:59:54 GMT -5
[/quote]I did that just to mess with Jamie. Epic is doing a new line but hasn’t come out and announced what they are just yet. He is quick witted and would probably find a humorous way to neither confirm nor deny.[/quote]
Lol, well I hope it's a possibility. It'd be very refreshing to see the line honoured in what's undoubtedly a renaissance of the retro era. It literally ran alongside the Hasbro line, and is still so overlooked even now.
The possibilities are endless...
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Post by britishbrickfan on May 23, 2024 16:02:10 GMT -5
Only just noticed... Epic are making Galoob style figures??? I’ve pitched the name “GaLukes” but been told where to go by Epic Toys We will find out tomorrow what Epic are planning so, is tomorrow their "reveal" of the next genre of Epic's portfolio? or is it the reveal of when Series 3 goes on sale? (or is it both??) |
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Post by walter7paisley on May 23, 2024 16:04:12 GMT -5
Only just noticed... Epic are making Galoob style figures??? I’ve pitched the name “GaLukes” but been told where to go by Epic Toys We will find out tomorrow what Epic are planning Godspeed little GaLukes... Godspeed. Anything is better than "GaLubes"... |
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 23, 2024 16:46:00 GMT -5
A few days ago they were doing a Q&A thing and it was asked if they were planning anything like that. Their response sounded like there was something in the works but nothing that they were commenting on specifically at that time. I should have screenshotted it because my memory is unreliable. I have a theory about what Epic may be planning in terms of "playset" but not sure.... sounds like a logical move in one sense, but depends on a few factors Epic didn’t say that - Top Rope said it. |
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Post by britishbrickfan on May 23, 2024 17:30:15 GMT -5
I have a theory about what Epic may be planning in terms of "playset" but not sure.... sounds like a logical move in one sense, but depends on a few factors Epic didn’t say that - Top Rope said it. I mean Luke referred to wanting to do "something" in Epic's last appearance on 3POA
I know that's not related to Top Rope, but would be VERY interesting if Top Rope are separately working on something more than just figures, but I guess we need to expect them to walk before they run
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Post by 3poajamie on May 24, 2024 0:41:30 GMT -5
I’ve pitched the name “GaLukes” but been told where to go by Epic Toys We will find out tomorrow what Epic are planning so, is tomorrow their "reveal" of the next genre of Epic's portfolio? or is it the reveal of when Series 3 goes on sale? (or is it both??) Bit of both |
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Post by kojikanemoto on May 24, 2024 18:12:55 GMT -5
Two Galoob inspired lines, what a time haha. Love it
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Post by 3poajamie on May 25, 2024 6:26:48 GMT -5
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Post by walter7paisley on May 28, 2024 2:06:26 GMT -5
Great podcast, and cheers for answering our questions. Lots to look forward to! We've gone from asking whether the Galoob style would ever return, to getting not one but two companies bringing it back. It's very exciting to actually hear a detailed chat on how it's all actually going to work. Lots of stuff to consider. It's also refreshing to hear that they're gonna be moving away from the preorder model, and that they're not going to go down the avenue of putting out chases and hard to find variants. They're also correct in stating that two companies putting this style out is ultimately a win for us fans. Good luck to Top Rope. To paraphrase Father Ted, Top Rope: a great bunch of lads. |
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Post by walter7paisley on May 28, 2024 3:25:31 GMT -5
One thing I'd like to add is that I'm not against having modern guys in this style. I'm all for it, even though I'm not a huge fan of the current landscape of wrestling, I understand that there's only so many classic names you can make, and it's only good business to try and appeal to a broader wrestling figure fanbase. Honestly, if I could have my wish, it's to see a bunch of Japanese and Mexican names in the Galoob style, past and present.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 28, 2024 12:24:19 GMT -5
I’m still making my way through this interview. Lots to unpack. I think they are learning a lot about what is working and what isnt working in today’s wrestling toy climate. I like a lot of what they hope to accomplish. My concern is to do with their price point as well as their wishy-washy vision of what they want to do with this line. Flexibility is necessary for survival but indecisiveness feels like a lack of confidence. Once a product or two have been delivered, I’m sure his stance will have become firmer.
I definitely support the “no series” movement. I wish all independent figure companies would move towards this so that figures could be delivered more frequently and not get delayed due to hang ups from one or two of the figures in that series. But with the cost of shipping from the factories and individual customers, I get why this isn’t common practice. Mitch and Zombie seem to be doing waves of 2 which is almost as good.
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Post by @Chair.Shot on May 28, 2024 16:28:26 GMT -5
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 5, 2024 13:56:38 GMT -5
So far the PN News, Mr. Wonderful, Joey Janela, and now Marcus Bagwell announced.
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Post by westhejobroni on Jun 6, 2024 1:10:51 GMT -5
So far the PN News, Mr. Wonderful, Joey Janela, and now Marcus Bagwell announced. This is a great choice! Hopefully they or Epic has his partners 2 Cold Scorpio and the Patriot under deals to get them made. If only doing 1 Bagwell I would prefer the tag version with Scorpio. Great signings that fit perfectly in the era other than Joey J. Job well done |
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 6, 2024 2:24:36 GMT -5
So far the PN News, Mr. Wonderful, Joey Janela, and now Marcus Bagwell announced. This is a great choice! Hopefully they or Epic has his partners 2 Cold Scorpio and the Patriot under deals to get them made. If only doing 1 Bagwell I would prefer the tag version with Scorpio. Great signings that fit perfectly in the era other than Joey J. Job well done While I'm not a huge JJ fan, I do think he'd fit the line if he's got his look from a few years ago doing Indies and early AEW, with the long colourful tights. He had a sort of early 90s WCW look, imo . |
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Post by kojikanemoto on Jun 6, 2024 11:47:46 GMT -5
Evidently this company is the person/people behind the “Hausfourteen” IG account that previously did customs
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Post by @Chair.Shot on Jun 9, 2024 9:55:56 GMT -5
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Post by walter7paisley on Jun 9, 2024 11:10:27 GMT -5
I saw the picture they posted of the different attires for PN News, they looked fantastic. Really happy that these are happening. |
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Post by britishbrickfan on Jun 9, 2024 15:42:50 GMT -5
that figure does look good, and looks like a really sensible way to use the community - posting detailed updates, building trust in the process right from the off
makes a refreshing change
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