@Chair.Shot
Main Eventer
WF 10+ Year Member
Joined on: Jan 31, 2012 4:38:24 GMT -5
Posts: 4,369
|
Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 4, 2024 20:56:33 GMT -5
http://instagram.com/p/C89466iOr3c “Welcome to King Momma, where creativity meets collectibles! I'm an artist based in Rochester, NY, with a background in figurative painting. Recently, I've channeled my creative energy into launching a collectible toy company. King Momma is my way of blending traditional artistry with the fun of toy collecting. Our first release celebrates the legendary British Bulldog, Davey Boy Smith, in a unique way. Officially licensed by the Smith family, we've crafted two bulldog brawlers, transforming these wrestling icons into collectible figures. At King Momma, we're excited to offer toys that are not just collectibles but pieces of art. Join us as we explore this new and exciting blend of art and play!“ |
|
|
|
Post by Ruby Fusion on Jul 5, 2024 1:40:00 GMT -5
Easy pass, I don't need a British Bulldog with a bulldog head...
|
|
britishbrickfan
Superstar
Joined on: Aug 19, 2019 7:02:28 GMT -5
Posts: 886
|
Post by britishbrickfan on Jul 5, 2024 3:55:08 GMT -5
Easy pass, I don't need a British Bulldog with a bulldog head... it's an interesting concept, but I don't see the market here
there's already a plethora of Bulldog figures on the horizon, is there really appetite for another but with a dog's head? (that interestingly they haven't shown yet, so may look more like a cartoon poodle, who knows  |
|
walter7paisley
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 9, 2022 17:57:13 GMT -5
Posts: 1,591
|
Post by walter7paisley on Jul 5, 2024 4:21:53 GMT -5
As a Bulldog fan, I'd say that as a collector's item it's up there with G&G's Bulldog/Diana Wembley 2 pack. It's one for Bulldog fans that would look great as display pieces, but I wouldn't be spending upwards of £50+ on it which is what they wanted for the Bulldog/Diana pack, which I opted out of for that reason.
The price point on these "retro" style figures really doesn't reflect what they are.
They're not incredibly detailed, not incredibly articulated, most of the time they're not exactly perfectly crafted, nor are they large statuesque display pieces... They're Hasbro style wrestling figures that are often missing paint and aren't even built for play. Yet premium prices are being asked for them a lot of the time, and that's what keeps me from buying up a lot of these figures.
They're fun, and they're nostalgic, but they're not Sideshow collectibles or anything along those lines. Hasbro were about £5-£10 over here in the UK back in the day. These aren't Hasbro, they're often not as good as Hasbro ever were, and people are constantly expected to pay over the odds for them because they're "niche", but they're not even that niche anymore as everyone's making them.
That being said, I'd like this figure on my wall in a well made display box that I hope they're gonna provide. But it all comes back to the price for me, cos at the end of the day it's a minimally articulated 4" figure that would probably chip and fall apart after a tussle with a Hasbro, and that goes for all of these current retro lines, not just this new one.
|
|
@Chair.Shot
Main Eventer
WF 10+ Year Member
Joined on: Jan 31, 2012 4:38:24 GMT -5
Posts: 4,369
|
Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 5, 2024 5:05:13 GMT -5
Did a tiny bit more digging. Apparently these will be limited to 500 pieces - but there might be two versions. They have an artist doing additional cartoon work for advertising and maybe packaging. It gives us a look into what the face or gear might be like. http://instagram.com/p/C6i_TQ5v8CC |
|
oldschoolfool
Main Eventer
Joined on: Mar 4, 2021 17:37:06 GMT -5
Posts: 1,174
|
Post by oldschoolfool on Jul 5, 2024 6:56:25 GMT -5
I don't know lol. Maybe this was all that was available to these guys for a DBS license...? Cool artwork tho.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ruby Fusion on Jul 5, 2024 6:56:26 GMT -5
As a Bulldog fan, I'd say that as a collector's item it's up there with G&G's Bulldog/Diana Wembley 2 pack. It's one for Bulldog fans that would look great as display pieces, but I wouldn't be spending upwards of £50+ on it which is what they wanted for the Bulldog/Diana pack, which I opted out of for that reason. The price point on these "retro" style figures really doesn't reflect what they are. They're not incredibly detailed, not incredibly articulated, most of the time they're not exactly perfectly crafted, nor are they large statuesque display pieces... They're Hasbro style wrestling figures that are often missing paint and aren't even built for play. Yet premium prices are being asked for them a lot of the time, and that's what keeps me from buying up a lot of these figures. They're fun, and they're nostalgic, but they're not Sideshow collectibles or anything along those lines. Hasbro were about £5-£10 over here in the UK back in the day. These aren't Hasbro, they're often not as good as Hasbro ever were, and people are constantly expected to pay over the odds for them because they're "niche", but they're not even that niche anymore as everyone's making them. That being said, I'd like this figure on my wall in a well made display box that I hope they're gonna provide. But it all comes back to the price for me, cos at the end of the day it's a minimally articulated 4" figure that would probably chip and fall apart after a tussle with a Hasbro, and that goes for all of these current retro lines, not just this new one. At least the 2-pack with Diana made sense in a WWF environment... |
|
walter7paisley
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 9, 2022 17:57:13 GMT -5
Posts: 1,591
|
Post by walter7paisley on Jul 5, 2024 7:05:19 GMT -5
As a Bulldog fan, I'd say that as a collector's item it's up there with G&G's Bulldog/Diana Wembley 2 pack. It's one for Bulldog fans that would look great as display pieces, but I wouldn't be spending upwards of £50+ on it which is what they wanted for the Bulldog/Diana pack, which I opted out of for that reason. The price point on these "retro" style figures really doesn't reflect what they are. They're not incredibly detailed, not incredibly articulated, most of the time they're not exactly perfectly crafted, nor are they large statuesque display pieces... They're Hasbro style wrestling figures that are often missing paint and aren't even built for play. Yet premium prices are being asked for them a lot of the time, and that's what keeps me from buying up a lot of these figures. They're fun, and they're nostalgic, but they're not Sideshow collectibles or anything along those lines. Hasbro were about £5-£10 over here in the UK back in the day. These aren't Hasbro, they're often not as good as Hasbro ever were, and people are constantly expected to pay over the odds for them because they're "niche", but they're not even that niche anymore as everyone's making them. That being said, I'd like this figure on my wall in a well made display box that I hope they're gonna provide. But it all comes back to the price for me, cos at the end of the day it's a minimally articulated 4" figure that would probably chip and fall apart after a tussle with a Hasbro, and that goes for all of these current retro lines, not just this new one. At least the 2-pack with Diana made sense in a WWF environment... It did, but it didn't make financial sense to be paying £54 for a Bulldog and what looked like a legend of Zelda character, especially when the actual tag teams they're selling in the same line cost the same amount. This is more of a "fun" collector's piece, imo. Like WWE zombies, etc. It'll be great for Bulldog fans, but only if the price makes sense. |
|
@Chair.Shot
Main Eventer
WF 10+ Year Member
Joined on: Jan 31, 2012 4:38:24 GMT -5
Posts: 4,369
|
Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 30, 2024 19:34:51 GMT -5
New teaser for Matilda and Davey  Edit: Guess there are full reveals happening?  |
|
@Chair.Shot
Main Eventer
WF 10+ Year Member
Joined on: Jan 31, 2012 4:38:24 GMT -5
Posts: 4,369
|
Post by @Chair.Shot on Jul 30, 2024 20:15:40 GMT -5
Davey:  |
|
kiphouse
Main Eventer
Joined on: Mar 9, 2012 14:53:20 GMT -5
Posts: 2,738
|
Post by kiphouse on Jul 30, 2024 21:33:15 GMT -5
A lot better than some other retros if nothing else. Im not against the davey one.
|
|
|
|
Post by Scott! on Aug 6, 2024 12:58:51 GMT -5
The Davey Boy with the braids looks really cool, other one not so much. I think it's a neat concept, something a bit different and that's never really a bad thing in a heavily saturated Retro market.
|
|
d0thed3al
Mid-Carder
Joined on: May 30, 2021 15:21:29 GMT -5
Posts: 50 
|
Post by d0thed3al on Aug 6, 2024 23:48:49 GMT -5
It's not gonna be for everyone, but it's just different enough that I might pick this up! Hasbros and Retros aren't my thing because I grew up in TTL and RA eras, but the market is HEAVILY saturated with Hasbro/Retro-like figures(Rush/G&G/ZST). This is different enough from that formula that I'm actually kinda interested lol. Kinda gives me Street Sharks vibes or how in the WWF In Your House video game Davey's head would morph into a bulldog and take a bite out of the opponent.
It's a neat idea! Just gotta see a sample and price.
|
|
walter7paisley
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jan 9, 2022 17:57:13 GMT -5
Posts: 1,591
|
Post by walter7paisley on Aug 7, 2024 4:08:18 GMT -5
It's not gonna be for everyone, but it's just different enough that I might pick this up! Hasbros and Retros aren't my thing because I grew up in TTL and RA eras, but the market is HEAVILY saturated with Hasbro/Retro-like figures(Rush/G&G/ZST). This is different enough from that formula that I'm actually kinda interested lol. Kinda gives me Street Sharks vibes or how in the WWF In Your House video game Davey's head would morph into a bulldog and take a bite out of the opponent. It's a neat idea! Just gotta see a sample and price. I feel pretty much the same, which is why I'm interested to see how it turns out, plus I'm a Daveyboy fan. The oversaturation of Hasbro style figures is also why I'm so looking forward to seeing the Galoob style line take off. The BCA style is fun, and I loved those during my early teens, but I've not really been too interested in collecting the new ones, same with the LJN stuff and bendies. |
|
captncharisma19
Main Eventer
Joined on: Sept 16, 2019 12:54:17 GMT -5
Posts: 2,565
|
Post by captncharisma19 on Aug 7, 2024 16:17:00 GMT -5
Announce more wrestlers and I'm in. Who else could they make? Jake Roberts? Koko Ware? Tugboat as a boat? Where's the line
|
|
oldschoolfool
Main Eventer
Joined on: Mar 4, 2021 17:37:06 GMT -5
Posts: 1,174
|
Post by oldschoolfool on Aug 7, 2024 16:38:30 GMT -5
Steamboat as a dragon
Slaughter as a cobra
JYD as a dog
Santana as a bull
|
|
d0thed3al
Mid-Carder
Joined on: May 30, 2021 15:21:29 GMT -5
Posts: 50
|
Post by d0thed3al on Aug 7, 2024 18:21:40 GMT -5
Announce more wrestlers and I'm in. Who else could they make? Jake Roberts? Koko Ware? Tugboat as a boat? Where's the line Hawk and Animal as a hawk and animal. Drago or Ultimo Dragon Rhino Try getting Ricochet on a deal now to get a Prince Puma figure. American Wolves Eddie Edwards Jake Hager as a bald eagle Shark Boy Bobby Fish Moose Allie/The Bunny Lince Dorado |
|
|
|
Post by MKSavage on Aug 7, 2024 18:55:23 GMT -5
Steamboat as a dragon Slaughter as a cobra JYD as a dog Santana as a bull JYD seems ideal for this line. Dynamite Kid, too. |
|
captncharisma19
Main Eventer
Joined on: Sept 16, 2019 12:54:17 GMT -5
Posts: 2,565
|
Post by captncharisma19 on Aug 7, 2024 19:00:08 GMT -5
I'm in if these happen 😄 I think it's fun
|
|
