Reviews are still rolling in from various websites on some of our past figures, Brian from Plastics and Plush gave our Leo Corazon release a great and thorough review:

We look forward to future reviews from Brian as we move forward!

I have sent the entire story and all my notes to Lee, in his talented hands you will all see Volume III in a few months. We are aiming to include this volume with the final Urethane pieces for Year 1 (remember we will be doing made to order Spider and Gorilla releases for any collector that might want a complete set of Year 1 Prototype Figures).

This comic will wrap up the year 1 storylines and show a preview of what we have in store for Year 2 (Tag Teams) and Year 3 (Legends).

We will also be posting Volume II online late next week to kick off our launch at NYCC!

These pictures do not do justice with how awesome these little figures look!

Release info for NYCC is simple

• Booth 102 (Onell Design)
• $9 per 3 Pack (figures not sold individually), no limits
• 2 Colorways available, Candy Apple Red and Flesh
• Marty “THEGODBEAST” Hansen will be handling the NYCC sales

Due to timing, these figures will be in sealed bags from the factory (no header card, no stickers). We are literally selling them straight from the factory shipping case

As we have already stated we are now partners with True Cast Studio for the MWOTR PVC releases, and we are so proud to see their Walking Dud get reviewed last night on Toy Break! (The Review starts around the 25 minute mark)

They are currently available in the True Cast Studio Store in a wide variety of sizes and colors

We got word from the factory this morning our NYCC color runs have shipped! We should have them later this week and be able to show off exactly what the debut colorways look like on our figures.

More importantly they will be here in time for NYCC! We are keeping a portion of the stock for online sales following the Con but we strongly encourage people who can get them from NYCC to do so as we have started seeing traffic on the website double after the PVC announcement.

Once NYCC is over we will turn our attention to the online sale, this will be the first time fans will be using the TrueCast Studio store instead of our Fantastic Plastic Toys shop. So I suggest whoever is interested in getting them register at that store http://www.truecaststudio.com/shop/

As we have said in our news release about the PVC there we going to be some distinct differences in the PVC editions vs the original urethane prototypes. Outside of small things like digital print lines cleaned up , there was also enhancing Kayin Kungaa’s scar and actually making Sheldon Sabre’s tail loose from his foot.

Both those last changes came at the hand of the awesome Matt Doughty (Creator of Glyos and owner of Onell Design), he is currently in China and saw 2 changes that he thought would really up the cool factor. We of course could not sign off fast enough on the update!

Here you can see that Kayin’s battle scar (which ties into Tembo Jiwe’s bio) has been deepened and brought out on the PVC. As you can see from the two pics, the scar exists on the resin prototype/digital sculpt but not to the degree it does on the PVC. This is a prime example of the difference between prototype and production.

Matt also saw that Sheldon’s tail could be take off his body and left to be played with (choking an opponent, etc). In the prototype Sheldon’s tail is attached to his foot for both stability and to keep QC levels good to avoid air bubble during casting. Again this is another example of how we are not just dumping our prototypes into production.

And we just thought this pic was pretty cool, test shots fresh from the mold to see if the changes worked out.

We want to thank Matt Doughty again for all these cool behind the scenes looks and for his careful attention and care of our characters. They are in safe hands and we can’t wait to show off pictures of the 2 colorways we have chosen for NYCC!

One of the best aspects of a PVC release is for the first time they are at a price point that kids can jump in AND they are made of a material that kids won’t break.

We have seen it at C2E2 and again at PowerCon, kids get really excited when they see our figures. With that said I have been spending a lot of time testing them out to see if they are as fun as they are cool to look at.

Keep in mind these test shots are of a harder plastic, so in theory the final PVC versions will be a bit more flexible which might open Widowmaker up to some more moves despite his static pose.

Sheldon Sabre is really the star of this release in terms of play, his pose allows him to pull off a number of moves on a majority of the other characters.  But you really can’t go wrong with the awesome sculpt of Widowmaker or the sheer size of Kayin Kungaa.

The PVC coverage is just getting started! We have quite a bit of neat updates from the factory to show off including a change to Sheldon Sabre that was recommended by Matt Doughty that is just so awesome we can’t wait to show it off.

We wanted to thank everyone who has been spreading the word, we had a huge blitz of coverage over the past 48hrs

http://nerdcityonline.com/2013/09/24/mystical-warriors-of-the-ring-mini-figures-to-be-production-pvc/

http://pixel-dan.com/mystical-warriors-of-the-ring-gets-pvc-release-at-nycc/

http://doomkick.com/news-mystical-warriors-of-the-ring-goes-production/

http://toysrevil.blogspot.com/2013/09/sept-24-ontoysrevil-toysroundup.html?spref=fb

http://www.battlegrip.com/?p=53881

http://www.tomopop.com/mystical-warriors-of-the-ring-hopefully-coming-to-nycc-32060.phtml#ftDCkddoYGhILs7e.01

http://that-figures.blogspot.com/2013/09/news-mystical-warriors-of-ring.html#.UkGAFPt3L34.twitter

http://www.dorkdimension.com/2013/09/mystical-warriors-of-ring-now-in-pvc.html

http://www.littleweirdos.net/2013/09/mystical-warriors-of-ring-pvc-figures.html

http://urbanvinyldaily.com/2013/09/25/mystical-warriors-of-the-ring-by-fantastic-plastic/

OK we know there is absolutely no way to follow up yesterdays news but since that kicked off a month of celebrating our 1 year Birthday we figured this would be cool to show off.

We intended to have this in time for PowerCon but something came up and the timing did not work out right. But things are back on track and we can now show off the awesome work that ProAm Belts out of Ohio has been working on.

This life size belt is what we will be using as a model for our minifigure belt.

Officially on November 11th 2012 this website was turned on, and less than 1 year from the day we have surpassed even my wildest dreams in terms of response and progress. We have had a wild ride this first year, we launched to an enthusiastic response at C2E2, and have tried tirelessly to meet the needs of everyone who wants figures. We realized pretty quickly with under 5 minute sellouts that it was both necessary and appropriate to take that next step. We felt we needed to take our brand to that next level, to make our dream fully realized and get it into as many hands as we could!

And thanks to the amazing Matt Doughty (Creator of the Glyos toy system and owner of Onell Design) and his crew, we have run 3 of our figures in his factory and have become “official” in terms of production.

Now before I go any further I am going to ramble a bit; but the following thanks have to be given:

• First to Matt Doughty; your advice and guidance throughout this whole endeavor can never be repaid. The time and energy put in by you, Factory Owner Paul Wai and his team to make this happen, makes you realize that there are just good people in this world willing to help you succeed! We will always cherish the advice you have given and have yet to give. We consider you an honorary member of the MWOTR Family, and hope that our releases and figures make you proud to have worked with us!
  

• We need to thank True Cast Studio (Adam Smith and Josh Edwards), if not for their dedicated work on our molds and aid they provided over the course of this year we would not be at the point we are today with our figure line. It needs to be said that fans would not be even looking at the C2E2 Goliath if not for Adam and Josh’s amazing skills in mold making. The future looks bright and I can’t wait for fans to see some of the surprises we have up our sleeves!

• To the unheralded hero behind this whole production adventure, Marty “THEGODBEAST” Hansen. Many of you know that Marty is not just a MWOTR team member, he is one of my best friends. I have been with Marty through some really tough times in his life that might have broken a regular person, but he preserved and taught me that when life knocks you down, you just get back up and keep going. When I launched this whole thing in his basement he was totally on board. Marty was there from conception to realization, giving me his sage advice and pushing me to go further and further with our ambitions. There was never a question of if we would succeed with Marty, he believed we had it in us to make it and that is exactly what we have done!  Utilizing all his experience from the past decade and his tireless work to make our figures shine for release. What often goes unmentioned is the massive amount of behind the scenes work he puts in, which was vital into making both the Urethane Collectors line and the newly created PVC mass market line a reality. No amount of praise or kind words can explain his impact on the Mystical Warriors of the Ring.
  

• To my wife Jill, you have been my inspiration for the past 13 years. You endure the MWOTR world 24/7 and all its ups and downs. Many people might not know that Lapin Loco is your creation or that you have to suffer through hours of “research” which is just me watching professional wrestling. Thank you for supporting me with endless blind faith; even when I doubt myself, you never do.

• To my sculptor Simon Grell, you are an amazing talent. I wake up everyday and thank god that you allow me to showcase your sculpts to the world. We have a lot of magic left to do! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

• To Jazyl, my friend of almost 10 years. You have an uncanny ability to take my ideas and sketches and make them so awesome! You jumped right in with me last November no questions asked and never looked back.

• To Lee, my wrestling compadre. The only other person on earth who “GETS” me when it comes to the drama and the respect for the wrestling world required to make our characters live and breath. I am blessed to have met you, I can’t wait for the world to see the future comics we have planned and to really get the MWOTR world going.

• To my Mom and Brother, who spent tireless hours putting up with my musings and helping me along the way. Whether its hand sewing wrestling skirts or tirelessly making trip after trip to the post office to mail out orders. You guys have supported this thing since Day 1 and for that I am forever grateful.  To my Father, who passed away in 2010, I wish you could have been around to see this! It was your passing that changed everything and taught me that life was too short to not go for your dreams. I miss you everyday and hope that you are looking down and proud of what you see.
  

• To Pixel-Dan, Frank from Little Weirdos, and George and Ayleen from Toy Break we appreciate all the good reviews and your enthusiasm for an up and coming toyline. We hope to keep working with you guys as we continue to grow. You were there promoting us and trying to spread the word at the start and we won’t ever forget that.

• To Brian and Jeremy from Spy Monkey, you guys have helped me in ways you will never understand. I am glad to know you and thank you for delivering Matt Stein into my life to bother on a daily basis. Thanks for the hours of answering questions, giving suggestions and just being enthusiastic to my plans and ideas. The Toy Community is lucky to have you guys in it and I am lucky to have you as friends.

• And last but not least the fans! Fans like Bart, Feroz, Jimmy, Alan, Jason, Ty, Gabe, Bob, Jevon, Rob, and many others who have bought the figures in person and online…you give us a reason to keep pushing the limits, to keep expanding. You guys bought into an unknown small company with big ideas and gave us constant feedback and encouragement. The honest truth is without you coming to the website and buying the prototypes, none of this could have happened. We hope you will be just as happy for these as we are!

Below is a picture of the test shots, final figures are still being produced with a wide release at NYCC in October in two limited colorways (specific details will come soon).

We present to you Mystical Warriors of the Ring Wave 1, PVC figures produced in China. Widowmaker, Kayin Kungaa and Sheldon Sabre (Wrestling Version).

Final PVC release figures will be available in FLESH and RED for NYCC for between $9-10 for the 3 pack.

UPDATE 9/24 TEST SHOTS ARE SOLD OUT!

These test shots are made of a harder material then our figures will be (we are aiming for a more M.U.S.C.L.E. like flexibility instead of the harder PVC you see in O.M.F.G.)

What this means for the remainder of the line depends entirely on the reception these figures receive. There is a small FAQ below that might clear some things up, in short we will be continuing the Collectors line of Prototypes for the time being.

Q: Will the PVC released Widowmaker, Kayin Kungaa and Sheldon Sabre have “Collectors” editions?
A: the short answer is we don’t know, the long answer is much more complex. We want fans who have been with us since Windy City Wreckage and want to complete their Prototype Collection to be able to. We can offer things like thermal color change and other neat colorways which continue to make the prototypes unique. And as you have seen this is currently the only way to get the “Robed” version of Sheldon Sabre. These prototypes give us feedback we need to decide how to set a roadmap going forward, it also allows us to work out design issues, and produce variants without the expense of overseas production. So after NYCC we will most likely do a made to order run of each of the 3 figures from Nov-Jan to give collectors a chance to buy prototype versions.  But because of the PVC release we will only require 3 total tickets be redeemed for the mail away figure. Each prototype figure will still come with its usual extras. We hope this strikes a balance that does not devalue collectors contributions to the line so far, but allows for a bit of flexibility.

Q: Now that you have made PVC figures, how will future figures be done?
A: As of right now future figures will be done the same as before with the urethane pieces, however if sales are good on the PVC figures we can possibly greenlight future waves and buy new molds for new figures. Everything hinges on the reception of the PVC line. That is not a sales pitch, its the gods honest truth.

However with that said,the PVC releases may have changes from their “prototype” pieces we make in Urethane. Some production pieces that may come later may even be in a slightly different pose or have added attire to make them distinct. For example Ulric Wolfrom may see a PVC version with his new ring attire (as seen in the Art Print we released) to distinguish him from the Urethane MK1 or MKII. Kayin Kungaa has a different facial scar in the PVC version then the one he has on his prototype. There may also be character variants. For example if Lapin Loco is produced in PVC, then we would aim to offer a urethane version with “Day of the Dead” themed masks and attire that are not run in PVC. The possibilities are endless when you consider how wrestling works, and the fact people have different outfits and costumes over the course of their career.

Q: What if I just want to wait and see if my favorite character comes out in PVC?
A: That is entirely up to you, we realize collecting the Urethane editions can be expensive and is not for everyone. All I can say is that there is absolutely no guarantee a certain character will be made in PVC. In a perfect world I would want every character in every pose to be produced overseas, but the reality is that molds cost a large amount of money so the choices of who and what gets made in PVC need to be done with the best interest in the life and success of the line in mind.

Q. Why not just do a Kickstarter to pay for everything and get it out to fans?
A. This question has been repeatedly asked to me since Day 1, I understand the need for Kickstarter and its benefits. However from a personal view I am not comfortable in being tied to a schedule that Kickstarter would require us to have or “owe” product to supporters. As we have seen with O.M.F.G. and S.U.C.K.L.E. there is a large minifigure community that supports the endeavor, but we would rather do it slow and steady and build up as a brand with our own funding, on our own schedule. If we ever do a Kickstarter it would be to support a major expense like production of playsets (steel cages, locker rooms), an animated pilot, or some other huge endeavor.

Q: Now that they are PVC, will these be made available in stores like Toys R Us or Walmart?
A: At this time sales of these PVC figures will either be online or at conventions. Depending on sales it could reach a point where we would seek to make them available at local comic shops, or seek out something like Diamond Distribution. Until we know better the demand for PVC pieces we cannot make any firm comments on availability outside our respective stores.