Big Event Chaos, Pinnacle Series 1 First Look & Convention Stories! | The FigGuys #097

Moc. Loose. Collectors. Forever.

This week on The FigGuys, Mike and Tom are back with a loaded episode featuring a full-blown recap of The Big Event, major figure news, and a first look at the highly anticipated Pinnacle Series 1 from Zombie Sailor’s Heels & Faces line.

Tom takes us through his whirlwind weekend traveling from Philly to Long Island, hitting toy shops, Targets (with ZERO LJN luck 😅), and finally landing at The Big Event — and it delivered. From the jump, we get real insight into how these conventions actually work, including the reality of “early access” tickets, three-hour lines for Mattel, and the strategy behind getting in and out with the best experiences.

The highlight? Meeting legends.

Tom shares what it was like meeting Don Morocco — a genuinely emotional moment seeing a legend up close — along with interactions with Haku (debate settled: it’s Haku 😤), Renee Paquette, Demolition, and more. The guys dive into how these wrestlers connect with fans today, from quick signings to full-on conversations, and why that authenticity still matters.

We also get a deeper look into the collector side of conventions:

• Exclusive figure pickups and autograph strategy
• Why some items instantly sell out (and others sit)
• The value of bringing the right pieces to get signed
• And the ongoing debate… how do people STILL not know about Ringside Collectibles?!

From there, the conversation shifts into one of the most surprising parts of the weekend — an indie wrestling show that completely exceeded expectations. After not attending one in over a decade, Tom breaks down how the indie scene has evolved, highlighting standout performers, crowd energy, and why this level of wrestling deserves more attention than ever.

Of course, it wouldn’t be The FigGuys without figure talk.

This week includes:

• Matt Maniacs updates, including Mr. Fuji and the return of the Road Warriors
• First reactions to Hasttel/Regium reveals
• Thoughts on high-end collectibles and limited runs (some… more questionable than others 😂)
• Mattel Creations drops and what’s worth jumping on

Then we get into the main event — a hands-on discussion about Pinnacle Series 1. From weight and feel to detailing and overall presentation, the guys give honest collector feedback on what might be one of the most unique wrestling figure lines on the market right now.

We wrap things up with Unbox With Us, featuring new pickups, unexpected finds, and a few “foot in mouth” moments that every collector can relate to.

From convention chaos and travel stories to deep collector insight and figure breakdowns, this episode is packed with everything that makes the hobby fun.

You are cursed… to miss this episode if you don’t hit play.