Mattel Delays WWE Figures Due To Coronavirus
The coronavirus has caused Mattel to delay the release of select WWE action figures.
According to Ringside Collectables, multiple action figure lines have been pushed back because of the Coronavirus in China.
The following releases have been delayed:
* WWE Elite 76 featuring action figures for John Cena (in Doctor of Thuganomics gear from WrestleMania 35), Braun Strowman, Heavy Machinery, Lacey Evans and Brood-era Christian with the white, fluffy shirt delayed until mid-May.
* WWE Series 107 featuring action figures for Braun Strowman, The Rock, Shinsuke Nakamura, EC3 and Bianca Belair delayed until late-April.
* Ringside Collectibles exclusive of Undertaker as Kane delayed until late-May
* Battle Packs 64 featuring action figures for The Usos, as well as Lita and Trish Stratus, delayed until late-May
According to WorldoMeter, 80,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in China and around 3,000 deaths.
Multiple Japanese promotions have canceled events due to the coronavirus while WWE has continued to monitor the coronavirus outbreak in the United States in regards to potential changes to WrestleMania 36. You can read their statement on the matter by clicking here.
