The Wrestling Figure Thread

[Saint553]

I really just want that new series of TNA stuff to come out...

 

[Guy Gardner]

Ringsidefest 07 figure is announced.

Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin from WM 13.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

I atleast wanna give them a look. BTW, it may not be until later but I have pics of your DA Randy Orton (which includes pics of him with DA kneepads and RA kneepads so you can tell me if you want it with the RA kneepads since they look like the ones he actually wears) and DA Undertaker (with pics of him with two fisted MMA gloved hands and pics with one fisted MMA gloved had and one open MMA gloved hand).

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

Ringsidefest 07 figure is announced.

Bret Hart vs. Steve Austin from WM 13.

They are killing me with all the Bret's. I still need CS13 Bret (in black/blue OG Hart Foundation gear) and the Bret/Jeff HArdy 2-pack Bret.

I wonder if Austin will have a bloodied forehead.

 

[Saint553]

That's fine dude. I'm going to get some pictures of some stuff up later as well.

 

[Saint553]

Just be glad you have the DA Brett!

 

[Guy Gardner]

This is the Austin. No picture of Bret yet, and by the way Bats, I happen to have an extra Bret from that 2 pack with Hardy. He won't come with the jacket but if you want him he's yours.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

Sweet!! I'll definitely take the Bret. I was gonna get the two-pack and keep it MOC anyway like my Screwjob 2-pack.

 

[Guy Gardner]

And about the Cena, I'm sorry bro, but my girl bought me the DA9 off TRU's website and surprised me with it today.

I really dig it. Also I guess the DA Thorne is online there too.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

This is the Austin. No picture of Bret yet, and by the way Bats, I happen to have an extra Bret from that 2 pack with Hardy. He won't come with the jacket but if you want him he's yours.

He looks great other than the ripped cruiserweight upper body torso. He should've had the normal heavyweight torso because it still has visible abs but they aren't mega-ripped and defined like say how John Morrison's (formerly Johnny Nitro) abs look. I like the shorter boots, those are the boxing boots mold they made for the Rocky line. My only problem with that is those have longer calves thus he'll be taller than most guys. But look-wise they look great. I hope he has his calf tat. The scan is the same Austin scan from before but its always been fine for me. Its a tad slim, hopefully they retool it or upsize it some to fit the RA's better. Its a TTL scan if I'm not mistaken. I dig the new kneepads, they look cool. All in all a nice Austin fig, but if I open the 2-pack he'll have to get a upper torso swap. I'm not too happy with a ripped torso on Austin. Even his Stunning Steve Austin fig from the Hollywood Blondes 2-pack doesn't have that ripped torso and he was actually more toned and ripped at that time in WCW than he was as Stone Cold in WWF/E.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

And about the Cena, I'm sorry bro, but my girl bought me the DA9 off TRU's website and surprised me with it today.

I really dig it. Also I guess the DA Thorne is online there too.

Thats cool. I saw a few DA Thorns, Kenny Dykstras and Jimmy Wang Yangs today actually but I had to pass. I found the ECW figs and scored Ariel & joey Styles for now. I'll go get the others this weekend.

 

[Guy Gardner]

If they have any more Ariel's can you get one for me? Calls it even on the Bret?

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

I'll see what they have when I go this weekend. I got the only one today and there were no Kelly Kellys.

 

[bullets]

i wish they would make an owen hart figure and a loose cannon brian pillman but i dont think either will happen .

 

[Genosha]

What's this issue with Macho Man not getting a fig? I read somewhere that he isn't "allowed" a figure at this time.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

i wish they would make an owen hart figure and a loose cannon brian pillman but i dont think either will happen .

Owen Hart getting a fig all falls on his widow. If she agrees to sign up for his figure and DVD (which i've heard of actually a prototype existing but just not seeing daylight due to the reluctance of Owen's widow) then we could not only get one Owen but several from his WWE run. But she is apparently still at odds with Vince/WWE so it probably won't happen.

As for Pillman I'm pretty sure he'll get another figure. His Flyin' Brian fig was released earlier this year in a 2-pack with a Stunning Steve Austin as they were in their tag team days as the Hollywood Blondes. I have this 2-pack, its a cool figure and the headscan could easily be used again if they decide to make a Loose Cannon figure, especially if an airbrushed 5 o'clock shadow is painted on his face. In an interview that the guy that's head of the WWE figures by Jakks had he stated the Classics line would hopefully make it up to series 25 before their contract with WWE ends. Now, I'm sure they'll try to renegotiate and renew the contract but if for some reason that doesn't happen they plan to pump out up to 25 series so I'm sure well see another Pillman, but which version I don't know. It could be another Flyin' Brian with the Bengals trunks or it could be a Loose Cannon. But we have a great chance of seeing a Loose Cannon, lets just cross our fingers and hope.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

What's this issue with Macho Man not getting a fig? I read somewhere that he isn't "allowed" a figure at this time.

Macho Man not getting a figure is solely Vince McMahon's doing. From my understanding Jakks has either had a prototype or plans to put Macho in previous lineups and when it comes to them having meetings with the WWE big wigs, including Vince, he continuously has been the key voice in saying no to Macho getting a figure. Whatever the reason, who knows. But from what I hear Macho is the only one who will never get a figure nor DVD or whatever else due to Vince. Everybody else is game, its just getting the rights from the individuals do make the figures of them. But Macho is basically exiled.

 

[Saint553]

From what I've heard it's because Macho and the WWE are on bad terms.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

I also heard that Vince has a grudge because he found out Macho took Stephanie's virginity when she was 16.

 

[Saint553]

...that I just don't know about.

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

Well, I didn't make that up. Its what I've heard.

 

[Saint553]

Wow. Who knows...

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

Its just a weird situation, and if thats true then it only gets weirder.

 

[Genosha]

Thanks guys. I figure it was something like that. Its too bad because despite what people say about his legacy, he was still a very popular superstar in the 80's and early 90's.

Maybe this is why he can't get into the Hall of Fame either.

 

[Genosha]

I know this really doesn't have to do with the action figures, but is anyone really getting tired of Cena still being world champ?

I kind of like the idea that WWE is going for a long-tern champion instead of the constant turning over of the belt from one superstar to the next that has plagued this company for the last 5 years or so. Its brought some more value back to the championship.

But does it have to be Cena that keeps it forever. I'm just not that impressed by his wrestling skills. And his charisma on the mike just isn't there.
I know some people like him, but its almost like a turn to heel could really do a lot for his career. He already gets a lot of boos along with cheers, so maybe as a heel he could be more interesting.