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Omega · 12-26-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by buddyboy101

For some reason Mattel's WWE line is not really covered on this site, but as a major wrestling figure fan, I can say Mattel is not deserving of any action figure license. Distribution is awful. Cost-cutting is their passion. Likenesses are extremely hit or miss. They make many goofy design and product decisions. They squander opportunity and constantly rehash old designs. The community refers to it as "spreadsheet figures." I understand every company needs to make sound business decisions, but with Mattel it comes at the cost of a decent product, which leads to disillusioned collectors who no longer support the line.

I cannot say Hasbro is not guilty of these things as well - very poor distribution in Los Angeles area, some terrible likenesses in Star Wars, and some strange choices in Marvel Legends line, but their overall execution and dedication to their fanbase gives them an edge over Mattel.

Good lord, the distribution for WWE figures is absolutely atrocious, especially if you're an international collector.

On topic though, does this mean that Red Hood figure is going to end up being cancelled? It was one of my highlight announcements from their panel D:

12-26-2018, 11:42 AM	#40
Omega Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 40	Quote: Originally Posted by buddyboy101 For some reason Mattel's WWE line is not really covered on this site, but as a major wrestling figure fan, I can say Mattel is not deserving of any action figure license. Distribution is awful. Cost-cutting is their passion. Likenesses are extremely hit or miss. They make many goofy design and product decisions. They squander opportunity and constantly rehash old designs. The community refers to it as "spreadsheet figures." I understand every company needs to make sound business decisions, but with Mattel it comes at the cost of a decent product, which leads to disillusioned collectors who no longer support the line. I cannot say Hasbro is not guilty of these things as well - very poor distribution in Los Angeles area, some terrible likenesses in Star Wars, and some strange choices in Marvel Legends line, but their overall execution and dedication to their fanbase gives them an edge over Mattel. Good lord, the distribution for WWE figures is absolutely atrocious, especially if you're an international collector. On topic though, does this mean that Red Hood figure is going to end up being cancelled? It was one of my highlight announcements from their panel D: Last edited by Omega; 12-26-2018 at 11:45 AM..