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NEWS:Without a shadow of a doubt, the biggest news this weeks has to be the confirmation from Jakks that bone-crunching figures are being phased-out. Look for TTL figures to dominate the rest of 1999.

As for the "last" of the bone-crunchers, Jakks says you have three more assortments to get them in. These three sets are Signature Series 4, 5, and 6. Signature Series 4 is in stores now, and the other two should follow within the next three months.

According to Matt Pearson over at AFR, the plans for an Owen Hart tribute 4-pack are off; but not for the reasons you may believe. With the WWF making their stock public, and the civil suit in Owen Hart's death, the WWF is trying to avoid the topic of Owen Hart. This is the same reason why they've not yet aired the interview Jim Ross conducted with the British Bulldog.

Is Jakks already working on a Chris Jericho figure? I would bet they are.

Good old JR has commented in his latest Ross Report that Jakks has already filmed a commercial for their Survivor Series figures with The Road Dogg. Look for it on WWF TV in a few weeks.

It's no surprise what the favorite set from Grapple Gear Series 3 is in last week's poll. Backstage Brawl crushed the competition, getting nearly three times as many votes as Raw is War Live.

Final Results of last week's Poll: What is your favorite Grapple Gear Series 3 Accessory Sets?

Boiler Room Brawl!   108 Votes
Raw Is War Live!    111 Votes
Street Fight Rulz!       48 Votes
Backstage Brawl! 334 Votes

Ringside Collectibles Poll

Diesel
Superstar Series 1

Diesel (Kevin Nash) was one of the most popular WWF champions ever, and his figure is no different. His Series 1 figure is one of the most sought-after pieces in the Jakks catalog, and the re-release of the same figure from Series 3 is just as popular. He's not quite as rare as his pal Razor Ramon, but Diesel still fetches insane prices on the after-market.

BRING IT TO ME JAKKS!: Is there a certain figure that you would like to see produced or an accessory you would like to see made? Jakks has told us that they would love to hear your ideas and suggestions for future products! If you always wanted that Howard Finkel figure to complete your collection or if you ever wanted a life-size Headbanger skirt that you can actually wear, all that you have to do is e-mail Jakks with your suggestion. They just might use it!
All product suggestions sent to: [email protected] will be forwarded directly to Jakks Pacific.

WWF FIGURE TRIVIA QUESTION OF THE WEEK: This weeks prize is a $50 Ringside Collectibles Gift Certificate. The question is: What store was Best of 97 Series 2 exclusive to, and who was in the assortment?If you think you know the answer, just send an e-mail to:[email protected] with the subject "INSIDER CONTEST", in the e-mail you MUST include your answer along with your complete name, mailing address, and phone number. Only one entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified. Your answer must be received by 11:59pm eastern time on September 9th. One winner will be chosen from all correct entries received.
The winner of this contest will be announced on the Figure Insider page the weekend of September 10.

The responses were overwhelming, but most of them were incorrect. The correct answer as to where the Razor Ramon & Diesel 2-pack was originally exclusive to is the mail-order company Puzzle Zoo. They go by a different name now, but they were Puzzle Zoo when they offered the 2-pack in 1996. A few months later, Puzzle Zoo liquidated the stock they couldn't sell of the 2-pack to stores such as Hill's, KB, and even Ringside Collectibles. The winner of this highly-demanded 2-pack is [email protected]. Congratulations. You're now the envy of hundreds of people who entered this contest. Please e-mail me your mailing information so we can get you your prize ASAP.

E-Mail me any questions, comments or suggestions you may have at: [email protected]

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