The coronavirus isn’t going away and now it’s causing a problem for pro wrestling action figure collectors.
Ringside Collectibles sent out an Instagram message informing fans that due to the coronavirus several lines of Mattel WWE action figures will be pushed back.
The coronavirus is keeping a lot of people in China from carrying on with their daily lives. This includes working at the Mattel factories that make WWE action figures.
The following items have been delayed by Mattel due to the coronavirus issue in China. 🚨
If you pre-ordered any of these items we greatly appreciate your patience, these delays are beyond our control.
WWE Elite 76 – now scheduled for Mid-May
WWE Series 107 – now scheduled for Late-April
Undertaker as Kane Exclusive (Back-Order) – now scheduled for Late-May
Battle Packs 64 (Back-Order) – now scheduled for Early-May
WWE is well aware of the coronavirus. They also know how many people will be coming to Tampa for WrestleMania. A few cases of the coronavirus have popped up in the Tampa area already.
The company held a meeting backstage for Superstars before RAW about the coronavirus as well.
The show of shows is carrying on as planned, but they do take the health and safety of their fans very seriously.