minimadman Posted November 14, 2014 Posted November 14, 2014 I have not watched wrestling in 15 years but I would buy WWE minimates if it meant cool accessories and classic wrestlers. Also those minifigures are terrible. Quote
hellpop Posted November 17, 2014 Posted November 17, 2014 So while I was (futilely) searching K-Mart for Turtles, I did see that the Wyatt Family set is out. Pretty cool. It really is to bad the figures are so bad. If only Bridge Direct had made a deal with DST to use Minimates in these sets, rather then crafting their own inferior figure. Quote
arnim zola Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 If I could find a clearanced stackdown ring I would get it, but it's a little bit bigger than I'd want. $50 though for a humorous display piece is a bit hefty though. Has anyone ever taken a picture of minimates in the micro aggression ring? I've been looking for a minimate scaled ring for a while. The pics on eBay look good but I can't remember what the micro figs we're like in person. Quote
Tribble_WC Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) I saw at K-Mart, on a TMNT minimate run, they had thumb wrestlers that came with a wrestling ring that looked almost perfect. When I go back in a couple days I'll take pics and try to post. Edited December 5, 2014 by Tribble_WC Quote
Tribble_WC Posted December 6, 2014 Posted December 6, 2014 As promised here's the thumb wrestler ring. The figures are a smidge taller than minimates, but not by much. Quote
arnim zola Posted December 7, 2014 Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) That's cool, but there's holes in the ring for your thumbs? Edited December 7, 2014 by arnim zola Quote
Tribble_WC Posted December 7, 2014 Posted December 7, 2014 There's holes, but they show on the back that they have covers that pop in so the ring can be used without thumbs. Quote
arnim zola Posted December 7, 2014 Posted December 7, 2014 Hmm I'll keep an eye out for that then. Thanks! Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted January 29, 2015 Posted January 29, 2015 If I could easily get The Rock without buying that big truck he'd be my gateway minifigure to buying LOADS of others. Still, when that Rock/Cena two pack eventually drops it'll all kick off. SUPER tempted by the Sin Cara/Rey Mysterio sets, plus the awesome Triple H skull throne. Doubt I'd ever take his entrance gear off, he looks so cool! Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted February 27, 2015 Posted February 27, 2015 Not sure if anyone's interested, but I emailed Flair Inc, who distribute WWE Stackdown in the UK and the release date for the blind bag figures is March the 9th, which should mean they are dropping in the States soon too! I NEED THE ROCK!!! Quote
Cappy Posted March 5, 2015 Posted March 5, 2015 Not sure if anyone's interested, but I emailed Flair Inc, who distribute WWE Stackdown in the UK and the release date for the blind bag figures is March the 9th, which should mean they are dropping in the States soon too! I NEED THE ROCK!!! Of course we're interested! Thanks for the heads-up. Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 A shop in the UK has the character list up, but as yet unavailable to order. Looks like Goldberg and Rey Mysterio got dropped in favour of Kofi Kingston and Sin Cara. We are getting Roman Reigns and Bad News Barrett! http://www.thetoyshop.com/WWE/WWE-Stack-Down/WWE-StackDown-Foil-Bag-Figure/p/522384 Quote
hellpop Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Too bad these are the worst minifigs I've ever seen.... Quote
Cappy Posted March 11, 2015 Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) Really, hellpop, the worst? You didn't even confine your comment to block figures -- are you saying you can't think of another minifig that turns you off more than these guys? Any of DC's recent attempts, maybe? Honestly, I don't understand the hate aimed at these figures. The product quality is top-notch (bricks and figures), the anatomy of the figure is damn-near Minimates. I'll admit that the likenesses are not appealing, which probably accounts for most of the aesthetics. But it seems to be much of the dislike aimed at these or any other block figure is simply that They're Not Minimates. It's like the Lego purists who dis Kre-O -- they're judging with prejudice rather than open-mindedness. So I'm asking you specifically, hellpop, because I respect your opinion: what about C3 kicks your hate-o-matic into overdrive? Edited March 11, 2015 by Cappy Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I actually really love these little guys! Yeah, we're all here for our love of Minimates, but these little dudes have got me back into WWE! I'm going to see it live at the O2 arena next month! I've got a little Dolph Ziggler dropping the Zig Zag on Sin Cara off a ladder on my work desk! Quote
hellpop Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Really, hellpop, the worst? You didn't even confine your comment to block figures -- are you saying you can't think of another minifig that turns you off more than these guys? Any of DC's recent attempts, maybe? Honestly, I don't understand the hate aimed at these figures. The product quality is top-notch (bricks and figures), the anatomy of the figure is damn-near Minimates. I'll admit that the likenesses are not appealing, which probably accounts for most of the aesthetics. But it seems to be much of the dislike aimed at these or any other block figure is simply that They're Not Minimates. It's like the Lego purists who dis Kre-O -- they're judging with prejudice rather than open-mindedness. So I'm asking you specifically, hellpop, because I respect your opinion: what about C3 kicks your hate-o-matic into overdrive? Well, since you asked... I don't like either the likenesses or the body design. I never thought much about the lack of a nose on a Minimate, but looking at these I can really see why that was a wise design choice. I find the flat noses off-putting and think they really make for an ugly figure. As for the body, the triangle chests and claw hands are the biggest negatives, but I can't say I like much about them. I don't like the cylinder arms, or the legs that look like Kubricks with knee articulation. I just look at these and think... well, I'll let Daniel say it for me. Daniel? So I can't think of a minifigure that's worse, not even a Shockini. Admittedly, that's without ever having one in hand, and maybe I'd warm up to them if I played around with them a bit. Quote
Cappy Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks for you reply. I am with you on the noses: these figures demonstrate why Minimates don't have noses. The hands are "meh", but at least their snap-grip actually works. I do think the chest shape works for the genre they're depicting. On the plus side for Stackdown, they are of very solid quality. When I pick one up, I never wonder if the knee or hip is going to snap. They won't replace Minimates, but I maintain that if 'Mates didn't exist, people would see these guys would be good play figures. Quote
MisterMiracle Posted March 17, 2015 Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) I'm a HUGE wrestling fan (I've actually been a pro wrestler for 12 years now) and I LOVE Minimates but I hate these things. They just don't look quite right. They look like knock-off dollar store versions of Minimates. Edited March 17, 2015 by MisterMiracle Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 19, 2015 Posted March 19, 2015 I think my only issue with them is the hands. I can understand the logic behind it, but if their hands were square you could still have the lock in holes for them to support dynamic moves, while actually having a larger element at the end of their arms. Some of the faces are great, and some are a bit shonky. I've ordered Stone Cold, but he's gonna get a bit of modding to make him look more like the Rattle Snake. At the moment he looks like he wants to cry. Quote
Cappy Posted March 21, 2015 Posted March 21, 2015 Or, you could leave them round, but put the clip in the end, rather along the side of the cylinder. Much more classic block figure design. Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 25, 2015 Posted March 25, 2015 Ahh gyped, got my first three blind bags, got Bad News Barrett and two Kofi Kingstons! In the plus column, Kofi has the intercontinental championship belt from the regular box set released last year. Although mine immediately lost it to Barrett. Although I'm super tempted to give the belt to Dolph! Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 DAMMIT!!! Now I've got three of Kofi! Still no Rock! Quote
arnim zola Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Do the belts work with minimates at all? Quote
Dreadnok Rocksteady Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 The Intercontinental belt with Kofi is open backed, easy for attatchment and removal, that fits perfectly on a 'mate. The Championship belt with Stone Cold doesn't, it's a closed loop, so you have to unplug a figure at the waist to get it on. That doesn't fit on a 'mate. Quote
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