ROH Finally Getting A Figure Line

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Oct 30, 2014 15:13:10 GMT -5 Wicked said:

Oct 30, 2014 15:10:33 GMT -5 WAIF said:

Pic?

www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=CL50007AA

i saw it when i searched the company i wasnt sure tho

[Gnaddi]

ROH FIGURE NEWS (sorry for the long read....)
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: PWTorch Exclusive Interview - Toy Designer Talks New ROH Action Figure Line
By Michael Moore, PWTorch Collectibles specialist
Some of Ring of Honor’s top stars of yesterday and today may never step foot inside a WWE ring. But that doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to own an action figure of your favorite ROH wrestler.
Earlier this week, Tampa-based Figures Toy Company announced plans to produce the first line of ROH action figures. Figures Toy Company specializes in figures aimed at adult collectors, many of which pay homage to older toy lines. Figures Toy Company has produced toy lines of DC Comics, KISS, Conan the Barbarian, Dallas, Gilligan’s Island and Dukes of Hazzard, among others.
Christopher DePetrillo, chief marketing officer for Figures Toy Company, provided some exclusive details on the new ROH line during an interview with PWTorch Collectibles specialist Michael Moore...
- Moore: What can people expect from the new ROH figures from Figures Trading Company?
DePetrillo: These are going to blow people away. The attention to detail by our team has been fantastic. These figures are definitely going to stand out when compared to other wrestling figures on the market. I’m very proud of the work we’re doing.
- Moore: How will these compare to other wrestling figures?
DePetrillo: Size-wise, they’ll match up well with other collections. We’ll also be incorporating things like accessories and realistic clothing. The best comparison I can make is that they’ll be very similar to the WWE Elite figures produced by Mattel.
- Moore: What size will these figures be, and how does that compare to figures from companies like Mattel and Jakks?
DePetrillo: These will be your standard six-inch figures, allowing them to fit right in with any Mattel or Jakks collection.
- Moore: What can collectors expect to pay for these figures?
DePetrillo: We will be announcing the pricing once we make the official Series 1 reveals.
- Moore: Where will collectors be able to buy these? Will they be available at places like Toys R Us?
DePetrillo: The figures will be available directly through us at WrestlingSuperstore.com, FiguresToyCompany.com, and Ring of Honor at ROHWrestling.com.
- Moore: How many series will be produced?
DePetrillo: We currently have Series 1 and 2 in production, and we plan on continuing the line past that.
- Moore: Who will be in the first series?
DePetrillo: Those stars will be revealed shortly on ROHWrestling.com.
- Moore: Will this line include any past ROH wrestlers?
DePetrillo: Yes it will. ROH has a great history, and some amazing talent has competed in the company. We want to be able to reflect that in this toy line.
- Moore: Are there any plans to do a ring or a cage for the ROH line?
DePetrillo: We do plan on releasing some accessories as part of the toy line.
- Moore: A lot of Figures Toy Company lines have a definite Mego feel to them. Where does this influence come from?
DePetrillo: We’re a nostalgic bunch here at FTC. The owner, Anthony Balasco, has always collected Mego toys, dating back to his childhood. With so much interest in the retro -- or throwback – toy market in recent years, it was only fitting that we release toys that would appeal to those collectors, but also lets us relive the fond memories of our youth.
- Moore: Will the ROH design give a nod toward Mego or any other toy line from the past?
DePetrillo: Body and size-wise, these will be very similar to the JAKKS wrestling figures of the past.
- Moore: One of the coolest things about Figures Trading Company toys is that you can look at one and tell that the people creating the figure had a passion for and a real understanding of what they were doing. You never look at a face and go, “Who is that?” Are the people working on the ROH line wrestling fans?
DePetrillo: We’re definitely wrestling fans. I personally have loved wrestling since I was 3 years old, ever since my cousin stumbled across an episode of World Class Championship Wrestling on TV. With Ring of Honor, I’ve been following them since their inception. I’ve been to many shows in the Northeast, and I keep up on the television and events. ROH has always captivated and entertained me. They have some of the best talent in the world. That’s why I’m especially proud to be working on this project.
The passion and devotion we have here is a key element to our success. If you take a look at all of our products, and the brands we represent, each one is something that we enjoy personally. We’re wrestling fans. We read comic books. We listen to KISS. We grew up watching shows like Dallas every week. It’s a great feeling to be able to have a hand in the creative process of something you love. I think that the love we have for these brands is reflected in the products we put out. I think that’s why we have such loyal customers. They can tell that we’re fans and collectors just like they are.
- Moore: You mentioned that you are a long-time collector and wrestling fan. What was the first wrestling toy you ever bought?
DePetrillo: The LJN Hulk Hogan and Big John Studd. I loved those old LJN figures. I still have some in fairly decent shape, which is amazing considering how much use they saw.
- Moore: Are there any wrestlers who have come through ROH, current or past, who you personally would like to see included in this line?
DePetrillo: I think a Delirious figure would be a great throwback figure to have in the line. Jimmy Jacobs is another one. I think his style and look would make for an awesome action figure.
- Moore: When can collectors hope to see the first images of these figures?
DePetrillo: We plan to reveal Series 1 in the coming weeks on ROHWrestling.com. Fans can also look for updates on our sites and social media as well.

I hope this guy is not talking bullshit. My expectation are getting higher.

[Gnaddi]

Seriously still no pics? It´s been almost 2 month since he said they would show pics in the next weeks. What a great start for the company.

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Any updates?

[Wicked]

PROTOTYPE PICS OF BELTS!
twitter.com/FiguresToyCo
omg!

[WAIF]

Feb 2, 2015 21:57:37 GMT -5 Wicked said:

PROTOTYPE PICS OF BELTS!
twitter.com/FiguresToyCo
omg!

They look so good! Looks like im gonna be catching up on ROH because i AM gonna be buying their figures. I already have high expectations.

[Fetty San]

I LOVE IT!! Seriously can't wait for these!! hopefully they are in scale bc I would love to do some ROH matches for a pic fed

[Steiner Recliner]

Home run so far! I'm pretty damn pumped to finally see the figures. They said the release date they were shooting for was May. I'm gonna get them all to start then if I like em I will keep buying the,.

[Zee Steiner]

I can't fucking wait for theses....

[King Of Spice]

Feb 2, 2015 21:57:37 GMT -5 Wicked said:

PROTOTYPE PICS OF BELTS!
twitter.com/FiguresToyCo
omg!

[Gnaddi]

Anybody remembers there were supposed to be ROH figures?

[Steiner Recliner]

I can tell this isn't even gonna last because this company is bush league as fuck. Just looking at their other products make me not wanna buy these.

[King Of Spice]

I just wish they'd hurry the fuck up and release protos.

[Gnaddi]

Apr 13, 2015 11:29:20 GMT -5 King Of Spice said:

I just wish they'd hurry the fuck up and release protos.

Yeah, considering that they said that they will show them soon half an year ago.

[Gnaddi]