Shanester

I absolutely loved the LOTR Minimates and was super excited when they launched. I remember stalking my lame TRU for weeks until they finally showed up. I welcome another shot at the line if it happens and will track down the larger figures. I like them. Also, that Storm is beautiful. Just sayin...

I try to remain open minded on these types of things, but its hard with this one. Especially after Affleck. That went exactly as I imagined it would.

I think its a ll a guessing game. I would have put my money into the MAX line. Police, Fire, Rescue, and all customize material into civilians. Didn't work apparently. No idea why, yet stuff like Adventure People were wildly popular in an earlier age.

DST has always maintained that Minimates were not a big money maker. Translated, I take this to mean that they are not (largely) profitable so they don't get treated as such. I understand it. However, I think they do like the brand and are fans in general. By "they", I mean the designers and decision makers at DST. In fact, I know they are fans, but they are also running a business.

TRU really, seriously dropped the ball with their web presence. They had the potential to be the "Amazon" of toy retailers and they blew it.

Collecting Minimates has long been a source of frustration. I don't know the answer but until national chains begin to pick them up again, its always going to be a bit frustrating. Those collectors outside of North America have always had it the worst.

I would never do that to anyone I called a friend. A reunion would be fun with clothes on...

I have no use for Bearbricks. People must like them because they keep making them.

I have educated myself on autos, fakes and COAs after a bad deal on something else, a faked piece of original art. The COA really means little. There are some good Facebook groups that will give opinions on signatures and sometimes insights on sellers to stay away from. Find a reputable source and make it easy on yourself.

Thanks Zach! You are very good to us and we all know you are a fan. Hopefully, we are not too hard on you and I personally appreciate all the time you spend giving us insight and answers. Keep the pictures coming! Best to you and your family!

Voted. Really nice work folks. I have always been in awe of the talent around here.

That is great and very creative Heinous

My store bought 2 each. I got all four but one of the Godzillas had a very mangled box.

Right. I should not have trouble getting these. My LCS participates in HCF, just doesn't always stock up with loads of the merch. I will inquire with them. EDIT: Already got a reply from my LCS. They have them so I will swing by.

Which Vinimates do you need BHM?

I need all the Walgreens Endgame except the Hulk pack. I am trying to find them for a UK member.

I went to Walgreens yesterday. The store I cleaned out so they would restock. They restocked with Black Panther...

Welcome back! Its been a while.

Not yet. My local stores usually get plenty of the BS figures. I have not been disappointed yet.

I did the same as someone else and bought all the older Minimates my closest Walgreen's had. Three weeks later, no Minimates at all.

Any ideas?

Its always a good time to start a Minimate collection!

Welcome aboard!

Agreed that any new outlet is a good thing.

All of the Spiderman and Wolverine Max statues that exist were never bought at retail. Only Sentinel and Galactus were sold at retail and they were a little on the expensive side, IMO. I think that and the shock of no articulation turned all but the most die-hard collectors off to buying these. They quickly went to the bargain bin, then dried up, then soared to a premium on the collectors market. (feel free to correct me if I am mistaken)