WrestlingFigs.com would like to thank Jeremy Padawer and Peter Skourtis of Jakks Pacific for participating in tonight's WF chat event!  An unprecedented 4000+ questions were submitted!  We hope to schedule another chat soon so that Jakks has the chance to answer even more of your questions!  You can discuss all of the news from the chat on the WrestlingFigs.com Forums!

JakksPacific(A) Hello from Jeremy Padawer...

MarcusCorVon(Q) Is there a Cryme Tyme set or Highlands coming soon?

JakksPacific(A) Absolutely. Cryme Tyme will hit toward the end of 2007.

RUNTOMLINSON21(Q) Are there any new signings that haven't been announced yet?

JakksPacific(A) Ricky Morton - I don't believe we announced him just yet. There should be more shortly!

Big_Baby_Sweets(Q) It seems like finding figures has gotten much better in Canada than in the past (Thank You!) is there any chance that the CS 3-packs could start showing up in Canada?

JakksPacific(A) You are welcome. Our distributor in Canada is looking to continue to expand with exclusives geared toward all major accounts.

JakksPacific(P) Before I answer the next question, I just want to thank you sincerely for coming today.

JakksPacific(P) I promise to stick around until at least 6:15PM to make this an entire hour.

JakksPacific(P) I was just reviewing a new toy concept and the time got away from me entirely.

JakksPacific(P) 2008 will be the biggest year ever for Jakks WWE.

JakksPacific(P) We are looking to expand the line in many exciting ways. I will review those with you today. These will be worldwide exclusive announcements.

JakksPacific(P) Prior to our even presenting to the buying community!

mikeymudd518(Q) Will we ever see the rockers with no shirts?

JakksPacific(A) We are taking notes... Any Classic Superstar question - we're taking notes.

MarcusCorVon(C) Will there be a Classic Figure of Ahmed Johnson any time soon?

JakksPacific(P) 2008/2009 - we're targeting... sorry for not being more specific. you know the objective - to have the most complete line of Classic wrestling figures in the history of wrestling.

Big_Baby_Sweets(Q) Is Jakks going to release accessorie packs (tables/Ladders/Chairs, Knee or elbow pads in rare colors, Painted titles, Furniture)

JakksPacific(A) Should we do accessory packs as an account exclusive in 2008?

finish_the_fight(Q) now that rocky series 5/6 has just been released, what can collectors expect for the the rumored "best of series"?

 JakksPacific(A) Best of will hit domestic stock in July.

xxxKevinxxx(Q) Will JAKKS and WWE actually quit? Also will JAKKS ever make figures like NECA, by that I mean music figures, like Slipknot, Pantera ect

JakksPacific(A) Every intellectual property in the licensing business has only a limited amount of time they license any particular category... so, we hope that we will be able to extend our agreement on the next go around. Keep in mind, that is more than 2 1/2 years away.

edge23(Q) when will we see duece and domino

JakksPacific(A) Adrenaline 27 or 28... Peter is looking it up.

 JakksPacific(P) Adrenaline 27. Confirmed October.

shaun6464(Q) Will there be a 3-pack of demolition (Ax, Smash, and Crush0?

JakksPacific(A) Yes... it'll either be with Fuji or Crush... still working out the details.

johnnycollectsfigs(Q) Are there any thoughts on making a michael cole figure

JakksPacific(A) not at this time... we're looking to expand into the announcers... next up would be Lillian G - but it's still up in the air in terms of approvals.

cscollector(Q) Will we see a new body mold for Giant Gonzalez? As he is alot taller than Khali. Will he have real feel hair?

JakksPacific(A) Giant Gonzalez will have new lower legs. We are toying with the idea of flocking hair. Peter and I have just decided to do a limited run with hair and the remainder with deco, as we did with George S early on.

TheAssassin(Q) Lots of fans want to see some classic WCW title belts for figures - any progress on this?

JakksPacific(A) Currently, WWE has not approved this. We are hopeful.

TheAssassin(Q) Now that the McMahons have approved figures, when will we see a new Stephanie figure?

JakksPacific(A) Stephanie will be the last of the McMahon's produced as she is not in the current entertainment... Vince is a RA/DA/CS; Shane is CS and potentially RA; Stephanie for now would need to be CS... any interest as a CS? I see her as a RA or DA once back into programming.

Razor_Ramon(Q) Well we have a Real Scale Ring Hell in a Cell?

JakksPacific(A) We will have a Real Scale Hell in a Cell ring for 2008. This will replace the Real Scale Elimination Chamber.

JakksPacific(P) WORLD PREMIERE INFORMATION.... FROM JEREMY PADAWER AND PETER SKOURTIS...

JakksPacific(P) FALL 2008 - MAXIMUM AGGRESSION 12'' FULLY ARTICULATED ACTION FIGURES WILL REPLACE 14'' RING GIANTS... JakksPacific(P) THERE WILL LIKELY BE SOME LIMITED CUSTOMIZABLE FEATURES.... HANDS/FEET, ETC... WE'LL SEE...

Teh_Ballin(Q) Is It True That You Might Loose the WWE License?

JakksPacific(A) We're still 2 1/2 years away... I think we've done a fabulous job with the license and from the looks of it tonight you agree... 300 people here. We're now a top-2 or 3 action figure property at all major retailers... What more could you want, right? So, we certainly hope we keep the license.

TheAssassin(Q) Please can you make a heel Brutus Beefcake figure with a NEW headscan?

JakksPacific(A) this has been noted.

badinfluence4life(Q) will there be a bossman classic figure made?

JakksPacific(A) we're working on it... we hope to contact the family shortly.

loubowski(Q) Well we every see more Stone Cold Figures.

JakksPacific(A) Yes. You will see this as an exclusive with WWE.com RA Stone Cold with Fabric. Also, there is something coming for Ringside Fest, but we don't want to spoil it. (whoops). Also, we'll have something for the CS line shortly.

aidan(Q) will you ever make a vito figure

JakksPacific(A) released from WWE. CS?

dxman(Q) do you know when or what attire Luger will be in in classic 15

JakksPacific(A) Luger will be in Total Package Black Trunks White Boots

Retaliation(Q) Is there going to be a Deluxe MVP?

JakksPacific(A) absolutely... Peter just added that now.

Batista(Q) Will we ever see any new robes for Ric Flair figures?

JakksPacific(A) Can you run a poll on which Ric Flair robe / figure that would most like to be seen?

shaun6464(Q) What will the next few 3-packs be that are Wal-Mart exclusives

JakksPacific(A) Heenan / Flair / Perfect; B. Ware / Bulldog / Snake; The Rock / Rocky Johnson / Peter Maivia; and many more...

JakksPacific(P) HTM / Valentine / Hart

rupy017(Q) Any plans for figures of The Von Erichs?

JakksPacific(A) working on it! want to sign them badly.

JakksPacific(P) WORLD PREMIERE INFORMATION #2....

JakksPacific(P) THE FOUR HORSEMEN CLASSIC 2-PACKS... Flair/Barry W; Tully B/Arn; Dean M/Chris B

johnnycollectsfigs(Q) Will Deluxe agression end soon?

 JakksPacific(A) Yes. It is ending in 2053.

JakksPacific(P) in other words... no way!

stinger9700(Q) Any chance of signing Sting while uder tna contract, thanks JakksPacific(A) not likely

thebob(Q) Will we get a 1993 era undertaker?

JakksPacific(A) yes in CS Deluxe

craigisnutter(Q) With the recent release of Sabu, RVD looking unlikely to renew his contract with the WWE and strong rumour of The Sandman being released, what is the likelyness of an ECW series 3 set?

JakksPacific(A) ECW 3 will happen. We will bring back Ring Rage in 2008 and have just one or two ECW assortments; a couple Ring Rage; a couple PPV and 6-7 Ruthless Aggression

defnotfrankie(Q) will the micro aggression line continue?

JakksPacific(A) Micro Aggression will continue with new waves every other month.

snakedrb59 (Q) why was vince canelled in RA 27 and will he be the same old vince in RA 28

JakksPacific(A) We had sculpt issues. We nailed it for #28. I'll guess you can understand that we didn't want to mess that one up!!!?!?!

dpp(Q) Will we ever see a Kamala & Kimchee 2-Pack?

JakksPacific(A) we'd love to do this.

JakksPacific(P) we will do this. Peter and I just decided.

taftywwe(Q) hey jakks, is there going to be a marcus cor von figure anytime soon?

JakksPacific(A) ECW 3

The_Red_Wave(Q) When are we getting a Maria figure? Or Are we gonna get a Maria?

JakksPacific(A) either internet or short packed at retail in early to mid 2008

ruto419(Q) also is it true that you are going to make a giant gonzales figure in the classic superstars series?

JakksPacific(A) yup!

Retaliation(Q) Is the Unmatched Fury series going to produce several more lines

JakksPacific(A) Absolutely - we're going to open up Unmatched Fury to more Classic Superstars. Watch for this as we move into 2008.

thebob(Q) Why did you close down your website?

JakksPacific(A) Jeremy.com -- Whelp, I think that it's important to understand that Jakks is now almost a 1 billion dollar company. I think that the bigger you get, the less maverick you can behave. Truth is we had to pull it into a corporate site. So, now it's jakksfigures.com

JakksPacific(P) WORLD PREMIERE #3 - BACKSTAGE BRAWL PLAYSET IN FALL 2007. This will capture the absolute best in backstage action and will let you expand your current ring into a more fully playable environment!

JakksPacific(P) Jeremy Padawer - whoops my bad, Fall 2008!!!

JakksPacific(P) [JEREMY IS BREAKDANCING]

JakksPacific(P) Peter Skouris - I just want to say yo! 338 people is amazing. 2000+ questions is amazing.

kingshad0w(Q) Is there going to be ROCKYFIGS Jeremy Padawar Non robed exclusive action figure?

JakksPacific(A) JEREMY PADAWER - THIS IS BRILLIANT. I WONDER IF THE GUYS AT MGM WOULD ALLOW ME TO FINALLY HAVE MY DREAM. :-)

JakksPacific(P) I will talk to them. Is there interest in a Jeremy Padawer Rocky Referee for online purchase only. We could limit it to 500 pieces or less...assuming there are only about 12 of you who would really want me on your shelf!!?!?!? ;-) You could finally kick my ass with every single aciton figure you have including Sponge Bob.

Edgeman05(Q) Classic series Goldust still coming?

JakksPacific(A) classic G-dust is on the way, but you'll need to be patient... 2008.

Batista(Q) Are the rumors of the LJN style figure of Cena being in the CS line true?

JakksPacific(A) YES. 2008

JakksPacific(P) WORLD EXCLUSIVE #4... Micro Aggression in Spring 2008 will have a ring that converts into backstage play. Micro Aggresion Fall 2008 will have a 18-wheeler that converts into a bash n crash ring. The roadies won't be so happy about this one.  

JakksPacific(P) WORLD EXCLUSIVE #5... All segments of Jakks business will continue throughout 2008 with the exception of Ring Giants (Fall 2008 going away for Maximum Aggression).

JakksPacific(P) WORLD EXCLUSIVE #6...SLAMSTERS... We are going to do a very limited edition, internet only line of design driven figures called SLAMSTERS. Peter Skourtis designed. They are really cool. Jeremy Padawer's stamp of approval. Here's the thing... they will ONLY be available through online retailers.

JakksPacific(P) WORLD EXCLUSIVE #7... Pillow Fighters... what do you think? 20'' This was done in the early to mid 1990's with WCW and WWE

hbk(Q) Are there any talks to Macho Man about making a figure???

JakksPacific(A) Hey, we're doing Savage.... er, wait... his brother. Is that good enough? THE GENIUS.

Dave(Q) Will the upcoming Ariel figure use the old or new mold?

JakksPacific(P) WORLD EXCLUSIVE #8 - RINGSIDE FEST 2007... From Jeremy Padawer - I'm going to try my best to make it this year. Peter will definitely be there.

mbieszck(Q) when well we ever see a zach gowen figure???

JakksPacific(A) We made the prototype, but unfortunately he didn't last within the WWE organization. There will be NO Classic Superstar Zach Gowen unless you provide a huge groundswell....

kimberlysghost(Q) Any plans on a mini mold for people like Hornswoggle, Little Booeyman, Dink, etc?

JakksPacific(A) QUESTION POLL - SHOULD WE DO LITTLE PEOPLE IN THE RING RAGE ASSORTMENT IN 2008? THIS WOULD BE RANDOMLY PACKED? We love Little Boogeyman, Dink, etc...

Batista(Q) Are there still any chances for a Mr.America figure?

JakksPacific(A) Not at this time.

oncebroken(Q) Will there be an Ultimate Warrior and Ricky Steambpat Deluxe Classics?

JakksPacific(A) We hope so. I will be speaking with Warrior shortly.

JakksPacific(P) FROM JEREMY PADAWER AND PETER SKOURTIS - WE realize that there are still 4,000 unanswered questions.... we need to resume this chat in the next month or so...

JakksPacific(P) We have taken a lot of notes, and I know that we've given you at least some bang for the buck!

JakksPacific(P) 2008 will be superior to 2007... better and more product.