NorthRaider

I don't think DST would let us show this image unless they were confident that all of the accessories would be included. Of course, that might just be my runaway optimism talking. Interesting point, but then doesn't DST occasionally change a Minimate's design at the last minute? Case in point: the hairpieces of She-Hulk and Pepper Potts. Although these are relatively minor examples compared to a whole arsenal of merc weapons, and I know nothing of the inner workings of the toy industry.

Just asking, but does the freezer method work for LOTR Sauron's head too? I didn't even realize that was a removable helmet until I double-checked Minimate Central. Perhaps I will try it, though my family might think I've finally gone off my rocker once they see a little plastic person in the ice cube tray.

You mean you have an actual picture of the prototype?! Hey, we can always dream right? Personally, since this is basically a design spec I'm actually a little worried that some of these weapons might not even make it on the final product and get past the design stage. Looks like Drgn wasn't kidding about the budget for the wave that went into Deadpool's weapons alone. I only hope we DO get all of DP's weapons intact and STILL get a decently-rendered Gambit/Sabretooth.

On the envelopes, I think that has something to do with the material they were originally made of, which is indigenous to the Philippines. As for the ice cream... well I dunno what you're talking about exactly, but we do have really yummy, affordable ice cream here sold in street carts (called, curiously, "dirty ice cream"). And if you ask the vendor nicely, he might even serve it to you in a hotdog bun! Not kidding.

Woohoo! I can't wait! Good luck on the tech issues! Lemme guess... Does Mephisto show up and make Faker a real boy? :tongue:

Man, you said it :nopity: You know what I miss? JP1000 and Friends. First minimate pic-fic I ever got into and I really loved all the neat work they put into it. I STILL can't believe that story's still hanging! I'm wigging out from suspense here! To JP and the guys: if you ever get that story arc back on track, I'll be the first one to tip my hat to you

Thanks plenty for the warm welcome guys! Am looking forward to participating actively in future forum discussions soon! Personally I'm only a little concerned on whether my allowance would accomodate comics as well as Minimates, though I have always been intrigued by them ever since I was little... Given the opportunity (and the funds), I'd perhaps like to take a stab at reading Avengers Disassembled, House of M and Civil War first, but if you guys can suggest any other essential reading for Marvel then I'm open to suggestions!

Hello all, let me introduce myself. I'm a college student from Manila, Philippines, who has just recently gotten (back) into toy collecting this year. I started out collecting Stikfas, which has become my "gateway drug" into other toys like urban vinyl (i.e. Bearbricks and those crazy-priced Kidrobot minis) and block figures. I discovered Minimates just a few months ago (sometime around April, I think), through a choice link to a fascinating-looking post on the incomparable Minimate Headquarters (specifically the entry lamenting Minimate Ghost Rider's lack of an official Hellcycle). My interest was definitely piqued, but since Minimates are oh-so tragically hard to find here (damn Superhero Squad epidemic!). I was THIS close to putting the little guys out of my mind forever. Thank God I never did. I bought my first Minimates, the movie Spiderman and New Goblin two-pack, sometime around August I think. I had no intentions of becoming a completist, but it was still surprising how quickly this newfound obsession spiralled out of control for me. As of now I own 21 Minimates (with two more coming in the mail, and at least eight further up in the horizon), and I have fallen in love with each and every of 'em. Mind you, I was never a comic book-reader: I am one of those people who have stumbled upon a cool-looking toy, and wound up being pulled into the entire freakin' Marvel Universe. Now my family probably thinks I'm a total comic book nerd, despite me owning exactly one bonafide graphic novel (Watchmen, which I'm in the middle of reading right now... and yes, I want them in Minimate form too). So despite my being a student still living with my parents with limited funds at my disposal, still I shoulder on with the Minimate obsession. I started lurking the Multiverse just last month I think, but after reading through a lot of your old threads (and lousy puns) I feel like I know you guys already. Yes, I was lurking this forum when pics of the IM movie mates first came out AND during the beautiful bedlam that was Minimate Week. Yes, I was delirious with joy when they announced future Minimates of Deadpool, Gambit and Psylocke. And YES, it was the irresistable prospect of a sneak peek of that much-coveted Deadpool Minimate that finally drove me to sign up for the Multiverse, so sue me. I only hope you would welcome me and my elusive lurker ways into your community, and forgive me for this absurdly long first post (I'm a Lit major, I can't help it :tongue: ). Once again, salutations to all and Viva La Minimate!