MNW line: Dud or Success?

[jjh1292]

I figured I would make this thread to bring it to Steve’s attention. I’m not doing this to be rude but just bring more awareness to the situation. Many of us collectors have been totally left in the dark with this line being a Walmart exclusive. I’ve hit multiple WM in the last 6 months and have only been able to find one red tights Triple H. That’s it. I’ve had to pay scalper prices from the beginning of this line as well. Other than the scalper prices, the newer series have had total QC issues with figures. Specifically, DDP with the wrong torsos or colors, on probably the most sought after figure in this line. Steve, WE LOVE YOU. Is there anyway you can help us out? Maybe re-release some of these sought after figures on ringside? Thank you.

*Edit*

I know we have a MNW thread but I just wanted to put the feelers out there for the community on what you guys are thinking

I do notice that over seas the distribution is much better for you guys which is great but state side it’s been more miss than hit sadly.

[The Assassin]

There's already an established thread dedicated to discussing the Monday Night Wars series, and I fail to see the relevance of this poll since it's already perfectly clear pretty much everyone agrees the idea/era has huge potential and a few of the figures are great. It just needs better distribution/availability, and more "first time" and "deep dive" names in the lineups.

I just hope going forward Mattel will improve the distribution, and can push WWE to approach/sign more true WCW names for the line, guys like Mortis/Kanyon, Norman Smiley, Ernest Miller, Buff Bagwell, Alex Wright, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Perry Saturn, Steve McMichael, Billy Kidman, Kronik, etc... Perhaps could hit even more obscure names for Build-A-Figures, like 2-in-1 WCW/NWO Referee Nick Patrick or The Yeti.

[JokerFC]

It's been a success for me.

I got another Hall & Nash. They required tweaking but very happy.

Turned fake Diesel into a better champ Diesel & made a late WWF run brown hair Diesel.

Nation Rock, HH in black, nWo Hennig, Vincent, Jeans DDP, debut Warrior, RR in gold & singles Booker were all big wants of mine.

So all good on this end. Also here in Ireland they were all easy to get thankfully.

[hbkjason]

I have no figures in this collection, but th fact there is a WCW Warrior and I can get it here in the UK without jumping through hoops or paying a fortune for postage makes this line a huge success to me!

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 6:49:40 GMT -5 The Assassin said:

There's already an established thread dedicated to discussing the Monday Night Wars series, and I fail to see the relevance of this poll since it's already perfectly clear pretty much everyone agrees the idea/era has huge potential and a few of the figures are great. It just needs better distribution/availability, and more "first time" and "deep dive" names in the lineups.

I just hope going forward Mattel will improve the distribution, and can push WWE to approach/sign more true WCW names for the line, guys like Mortis/Kanyon, Norman Smiley, Ernest Miller, Buff Bagwell, Alex Wright, Konnan, Disco Inferno, Perry Saturn, Steve McMichael, Billy Kidman, Kronik, etc... Perhaps could hit even more obscure names for Build-A-Figures, like 2-in-1 WCW/NWO Referee Nick Patrick or The Yeti.

I should have mentioned that while there is a MNW thread, this poll could also maybe gauge what the community is feeling. I do notice that it seems like over seas, people have been able to grab these pretty easily but state side, we’re hurting a bit.

[Back to the Codyverse]

As an American, dud.

Distribution is so bad that it's turned me away from the line. Plus QC issues

All I want is both verisons of singles Booker T and after that I will probably fully tune any further Walmart exclusives out.

Side note, I get a kick out of seeing the guys who do nothing but roam around their area of the country looking for toys then post a picture finding the whole wave with the caption "Don't pay scalper prices bro these figures are out here! Check your walmarts!"

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 7:16:14 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

As an American, dud.

Distribution is so bad that it's turned me away from the line. Plus QC issues

All I want is both verisons of singles Booker T and after that I will probably fully tune any further Walmart exclusives out.

Side note, I get a kick out of seeing the guys who do nothing but roam around their area of the country looking for toys then post a picture finding the whole wave with the caption "Don't pay scalper prices bro these figures are out here! Check your walmarts!"

Right? If I absolutely have to, I’ll pay scalper prices for both singles run Bookers but that’s it. I’ve given up on DDP. The QC issues on that one make it a pass.

[Back to the Codyverse]

Nov 9, 2024 7:40:32 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Nov 9, 2024 7:16:14 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

As an American, dud.

Distribution is so bad that it's turned me away from the line. Plus QC issues

All I want is both verisons of singles Booker T and after that I will probably fully tune any further Walmart exclusives out.

Side note, I get a kick out of seeing the guys who do nothing but roam around their area of the country looking for toys then post a picture finding the whole wave with the caption "Don't pay scalper prices bro these figures are out here! Check your walmarts!"

Right? If I absolutely have to, I’ll pay scalper prices for both singles run Bookers but that’s it. I’ve given up on DDP. The QC issues on that one make it a pass.

At this point that's my thinking. If I'm just getting one or two figures I will overpay and let someone else go to Walmart 37 times. I know how that feels lol

[aggressiveperfector]

If the Tariffs happen, Sadly it will be even more of a death knell for this line. If Walmart Distro was fair and good, this line had the potential to be a slam dunk, DDP QC issues aside. But now, I think it will go another year before it is abandoned, and another "What If"

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 7:55:26 GMT -5 aggressiveperfector said:

If the Tariffs happen, Sadly it will be even more of a death knell for this line. If Walmart Distro was fair and good, this line had the potential to be a slam dunk, DDP QC issues aside. But now, I think it will go another year before it is abandoned, and another "What If"

That is totally understandable. I’m just hoping that some point, some of these sought after figures are re-released with better production. I’m excited for that Golga and was able to pre-order that whole line but I have a sinking feeling half the order (maybe even the whole set), will be cancelled by Walmart.

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 7:54:22 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

Nov 9, 2024 7:40:32 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Right? If I absolutely have to, I’ll pay scalper prices for both singles run Bookers but that’s it. I’ve given up on DDP. The QC issues on that one make it a pass.

At this point that's my thinking. If I'm just getting one or two figures I will overpay and let someone else go to Walmart 37 times. I know how that feels lol

I hate having to do that especially with money being tight but if that’s the only way, it is what it is.

[Back to the Codyverse]

Nov 9, 2024 7:59:31 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

Nov 9, 2024 7:54:22 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

At this point that's my thinking. If I'm just getting one or two figures I will overpay and let someone else go to Walmart 37 times. I know how that feels lol

I hate having to do that especially with money being tight but if that’s the only way, it is what it is.

Meanwhile I can get on the Target app and get any new exclusive WWE figure that I can't find at only one store stop lol. And up until a day or so ago I could've gotten 25% off one toy

Literal night and day difference between major retailer exclusives

[Rock-Is-King]

Unfortunately I have to vote yes … distribution & individual figure issues aside, they’ve made some pretty decent ones like Harlem Heat in this line but overall they’ve lacked some of the biggest names to make it what it should be … without Sting this line will always be incomplete, it doesn’t matter who else they include

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 8:36:12 GMT -5 Rock-Is-King said:

Unfortunately I have to vote yes … distribution & individual figure issues aside, they’ve made some pretty decent ones like Harlem Heat in this line but overall they’ve lacked some of the biggest names to make it what it should be … without Sting this line will always be incomplete, it doesn’t matter who else they include

No Sting or Flair are huge glaring omissions.

[jjh1292]

Nov 9, 2024 8:21:18 GMT -5 Back to the Codyverse said:

Nov 9, 2024 7:59:31 GMT -5 jjh1292 said:

I hate having to do that especially with money being tight but if that’s the only way, it is what it is.

Meanwhile I can get on the Target app and get any new exclusive WWE figure that I can't find at only one store stop lol. And up until a day or so ago I could've gotten 25% off one toy

Literal night and day difference between major retailer exclusives

That’s another thing. The legends line for the most part is so easily attainable and I love it. Target is by far the best retailer for exclusive figures. Love that place.

[GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy]

My problem with the line isn’t the line.. it’s the damn fact that it’s a stupid Walmart exclusive and some of us don’t have nearby Walmarts… had this been a Target exclusive some of these issues wouldn’t exist. I think some attire choices are kind of bland when there are better choices, but hopefully Mattel are saving the heavy hitters. Steve said this line could run for a couple of years.. from the reception here, a lot of people like this line. It’s just the stupid distribution and lack of new talent (which we already know is out of Mattel’s control).

[The Madness]

Excellent idea, terrible timing when names like Sting and Flair are unavailable, but that’s beyond anyone’s control.

The lack of deeper dives does hurt it, though.

But that’s a moot point, because I have ten Walmarts within an hour’s radius for me and also travel frequently for work, and the only figures I’ve ever seen in a store have been Hogan, HHH, and one Undertaker.

[Path 2 Glory]

Being able to find the figures I want - FAILURE
Mattel making figures I want - SUCCESS

Little bit of both for me, but I am glad to see people from countries that usually get charged an arm and a leg from customs, get to find some figures easily for once. It's a trade-off for sure but they deserve some wins.

[Chip]

I will preface by saying, I live in a region with a ton of Walmart's and I have a job where I drive a lot so I am able to literally hit dozens of stores in a month. I can safely say, Walmart absolutely sucks. I have been able to get all of the first 4 waves and the greatest hits wave. Through piecing together at various stores. The only figure from the entire run so far I have never seen in a store with my own eyes is the GH Eddie, fortunately a friend got it for me.

There's no consistency. There's no regularity. Two Walmarts within a few miles will have different stock. Some never even got a set. One I've gone to still has 3 Series 1 Hogan's on the pegs.

The figures are a mixed bag, some are really great (Harlem Heat, DDP, both Austin's)...some are completely boring (Wave 2 HHH, Rey). The BAF's have been good, except Teddy Long was pretty unnecessary.

That being said, these are at some point and time, getting out to the stores. Even the shippers that were flooded with them were cleaned out. So the line itself is a massive success from Walmart's standpoint. They couldn't possibly care any less than its a complete and total disaster trying to buy them. They just want you in the store as much as possible

[underoos]

I only have ddp, and series 5, which I'm using for trade bait only!! We've seen all these guys already, why would I want multiples of the same guy 😂