Chazwinski

Considering that Puck is the same size as all the other minimates, I'd definitely think Impossible Man would be too... Especially since he can change size. I probably wouldn't get him though. He reminds me of Mr. Mxyzlplk (sp?) in an annoying kinda way.

@ Hawkeye's Junk: I'm at work now, so I can't check, but I think it's around 770 pieces.

Since I bought Jabba's sail barge a while back, I was excited that they were updating his palace. I found the new one today, and although I have buyer's remorse because of all the minimates, Marvel Universe, and regular Star Wars coming out soon... I just couldn't resist. Here are some pics:

Does anyone else see Emma's cape, or something of a similar design, working for Storm?

Sure. It also looks good on the old Emma as well.

Hopefully, it's for the bullet she'll receive at the end of AVX, when she sacrifices herself to destroy the Phoenix once and for all, and sets an example for contrived characters everywhere... At least one could "hope".

I didn't have Guardian, but I still have the others in storage. Here are pics for those who are wondering what we're talking about:

Kraven is very sturdy, and his vest is spectacular. His eye make-up is a little perplexing but I don't think it detracts that much from the look of the figure. No one's going to find him girly, I assure you. He's almost as big as Gladiator. Even if you don't like Beast's cat form, he is an incredibly detailed figure. Even his feet are articulated. My only little gripe is that my Beast has an incredibly loose mid-torso that likes to spin out of position. Hopefully, it's only a problem with mine, but I still love both of these.

The drought is about to be over! I got these in the mail today:

Yay!!!

Some pictures of mine:

I got mine yesterday. Here are pics:

Recently received Mirage and Magma. So happy to have a complete New Mutants team:

Here, all this time, I thought that my X-Men minimates WERE representing the X-babies!

This is a really weird year. Do you all realize that we saw the first pics of Wave 18, over 9 months ago and we still haven't seen any pre-orders? Pre-orders used to be available several months in advance. Professor X is from WAVE 21! That's actually 4 waves down the road. Geez...where are these dang figures? LOL

I would be far more likely to buy your Squadron Supreme wave than any more of the top 6 A-listers, Karamazov.

My idea will also never get made, "War of Kings" based wave:

Vulcan/Ronan the Accuser

Medusa/Darkhawk

Gladiator/Shiar Warrior army builder (Lilandra variant!)

Something to satisfy X-Men fans, Inhuman fans, and Cosmic fans too.

but no Wolverine, Spidey, Tony, Hulk, Cap, Thor, so of course my idea sucks...

For the record, Tigra only barely edged out Falcon and Mockingbird for my last hero choice, mostly, because she'd translate into such a colorful, stand-out minimate.

It would be nice to get some more villains, so each set will be paired with a villain.

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I will admit, despite what I said before, I am really sick of waiting for the pre-orders of Wave 18 to show up. I need Beast and Kraven! Hulk's nice, but I already have 3. Ultimate Spidey doesn't interest me. Beta Ray Bill looks awesome, but I'm not a fan of his character, I'm sure there will be plenty of people clamoring for him without me.

I'm not too concerned about that... a lot of upcoming product was shown at the toy fairs and even if they cut some costs, I bet we see most of it. My theory is that they want us to focus on the toys for the Avengers movie. Unfortunately for them, I only buy comic versions of characters.

I've never thought of Box as that important either, but he has been showing up a LOT in X-Men the past few years as his regular identity, Madison Jeffries. Ever since Beast left Utopia, Madison, Dr. Nemesis, & Dr. Rao have been the go to scientists there.

I would definitely be down for Alpha Flight sets and I think you have their order of importance about down pat.

Well, I guess I can scratch 2 more mates off my list. Grim Reaper even has the crazy smile I designed! Unfortunately, I can't justify buying 2 whole box sets for only 2 minimates! I just don't want any more of those particular A-listers (Cap, Thor, IM. Hulk)anymore!

I just received Kithaba and Aayla Secura in the last few days. I think Aayla may be the best looking Star Wars figure to come out, yet:

I like Bachalo covers & dislike his interiors for the same reasons (confusing) stated above.

Are you sure, Tenime? I know that I saw the first X-Men movie before Frank Quitely & Morrison took over the comic and put them in black leather.

Back in 2009, I drew the designs for over 25 characters in this series. I think you can find them around page 21 & 22 (at least on my Iphone) of Chazwinski's designs in the Customs forum. Keep in mind that the show wasn't out yet, so they are mostly how I imagined them to look and don't look like the actors.