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Smashmaster12

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  1. I like 'em. I think my biggest problem is that Sonic's head specifically is obviously a Minimate cylinder that sort of has his quills tackled on. The rest of them have heads that seem to mesh the Minimate form well, especially Tails and Amy. I'm not a fan of the arms-as-legs design as a rule of thumb (But I get why they did it), so that would have to be my only real complaint. I can't wait to see where these go!
  2. Looks like this is our series 2? While I think what we have looks great, and I can't wait to army build the Heartless, I'm a bit worried. Only 1 new character? Was really hoping to see Riku and some more original KH characters on the roster. Maybe series 3 will deliver some more heavy hitters. That Light Cycle is absolutely to die for, though, I hope Sora has the Keyblade from Space Paranoids with him!
  3. DST broke the news today of the mystery video game license Zach has been hinting at: Sonic The Hedgehog! http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/2018/02/sonic-merchandise-speeding-to-stores-from-diamond-select-toys/ "The first products will be on display at the International Toy Fair in New York City, with a focus on the core Sonic characters — the speedy hedgehog Sonic, the energetic Amy, Tails the two-tailed flying fox, Knuckles the powerful Echidna, Shadow the anti-hero hedgehog, Metal Sonic the evil robot hedgehog, and the mustachioed mastermind Dr. Eggman. Product categories include Gallery PVC dioramas, Minimates block figures, Vinimates vinyl figures and PVC mini-figures with collect-and-connect racetracks." Between this and Kingdom Hearts, DST is really trying to hit my top gaming franchises.
  4. Will we be seeing more of these guys at Toy Fair? I saw an article saying the Select figures and the Vinimates would be on display. Would love to hear about series 2 and onwards.
  5. Alien Series 4, featuring Alien 3, Resurrection, and Isolation. Toys R Us exclusive. From DST's Facebook:
  6. As someone deep in the Kingdom Hearts fandom, this is so true. Every time I see a post about the Select figures online, it's unconditional bashing the whole time. It seems to KH fans, anything that isn't a $100+ Play Arts Kai Figure is the worst thing ever. Yet they seem to love the Pops coming out
  7. Series 2 pictures Black Coat Mickey, Pete, and Tron Sora C'mon Zach, you guys are killing me with the good KH merch!
  8. Local Walgreens (Missouri) had the JL set tonight. 2 Battle-Damaged Bats, 1 Wonder Woman, but no regular Batman to be seen.
  9. Picked them up yesterday, here's some in-hand pics:
  10. Official solicitation picture: "One of the most popular video game franchises of all time is joining the Minimates family! The 2-inch mini-figure line that brought fans the highly popular Nightmare Before Christmas series will jump back into the world of Disney, with three new two-packs: Sora with , Mickey with Goofy, and Space Paranoids (in his Tron outfit) with the Tron villain Sark!" Is the part about Sark correct? The picture shows Tron himself, and Zach has said Tron before, so is the description just wrong?
  11. I've always been into buying toys, but I never was consistent with my purchases. When I started collecting in 2008, though, something about Minimates specifically really struck the right spot. It was like that perfect mix between something customizable, like a LEGO, while retaining a higher level of complexity. It all started with finding a rogue Tony Stark/Iron Monger (A shame that I scrapped Iron Monger for a custom, he was a damn good figure) , then the old Street Fighter set, then a 24 pack from a local store. Even if I didn't know what the license was (I'm looking at you, BSG), the aesthetic was able to capture me in the way other toylines hadn't. The collecting sort of settled in, and back then, it was always the excitement of finding something that was with that brand name, but I had no idea was coming. Of course, now that we're here in 2017 where we can know the exact week a set is coming, my thing keeping me going has sort of evolved from "Hunting for a surprise from that toyline" to "Anticipating what's on the horizon." As my tastes refined, I was fortunate that DST picked licenses I had a previous interest in. Collecting Minimates became something of a part-time hobby to being the sole reason to begin a Youtube channel. Not only was I inspired by other reviewers, but I wanted to show the world what Minimates were like. I kept wanting more new and interesting figures to show off, so I kept buying. As the quality of my videos grew, my appreciation for the brand and where it's taken me grew as well. If it wasn't for my love for reviewing Minimates, I wouldn't have taken video classes in High School that helped me get my career in radio. Am I saying Minimates got me where I am today? Probably not, but it's been a catalyst for much of the decisions in my life. I realize this post was all over the place, but I feel like the reason I collect Minimates to this day is that it's so familiar to me, it's just became a part of my daily routine. Minimates are part of the identity I've shaped, and it's something that makes me feel "safe." There's a certain level of brand loyalty I've had with DST over the years. Throughout the highs and the lows through Middle School, High School, and even well into my college years, I've always had that one constant in my life; and that will always be Minimates.
  12. Unfortunately, no. There was a Jungle Book level planned in one of the games, but it was scrapped early into development. No tigers here outside of Tigger
  13. I'm not 100% sure on Sora's jacket being painted on, I think a sculpted one would have been far better, but this is still really good. A few nitpicks would have to be that Tron-Donald has a data disc instead of his staff, and KH2 Mickey isn't paired with the Kingdom Key-D. If we get more Drive forms of Sora, he's gonna need some extra keyblades. Does having a BBS Mickey mean that the characters from that game are possible for later waves? I'd die if DST made an Aqua. Fingers crossed that series 2 has Riku!
  14. Haven't seen any threads about NYCC's reveals yet, but it looks like Toyark's got the goods now. Marvel (Nothing new it seems) Kingdom Hearts, Predator, NBX, etc. DC Vinimates
  15. I recognize the Batman having the backdrop from one of the TMNT shelves, and Starfire is in front of the one DST used for their My Little Pony banks. (You've gone too deep into a toy company when you know the backdrops they use for cons. ) Lovely pictures as always, Zach. What kind of camera do you use?
  16. Minimates will always be my top priority, but I also play Heroclix on the side. It's a tabletop game where the pieces are small figures based on Marvel, DC, TMNT, Star Trek, and sometimes some other pieces of media. Not really a toy line, but it's been pretty inclusive in terms of the Marvel and DC stuff. I also really like Good Smile Company's Nendoroid series, but they're usually more based on anime and video games as opposed to comics. There's some Marvel and DC figures, though.
  17. For a long time the MAX Swat guys were my favorite army builders. They still probably are, now that I think about it. The sheer number of parts and pieces in those sets was an unprecedented amount. If DST ever did a limited-run, subscriber only sort of line to bring these back I would invest a lot in. I remember in 2011 when there was a MAX Firefighter in a Marvel set, I'd love to see the line somehow make a comeback again like that.
  18. It's always good news to hear that Kingdom Hearts is still coming along. Excited for the possible new mystery game, too. My initial hope is something like Overwatch, but I'll save speculation for later
  19. A set was spotted in Springfield, MO by one of my family members a week or so ago. I assumed they were out nation-wide by now
  20. Seems like it, looks like DST is more focused on the Select figures and the Vinimates for now. I wonder why there's such hesitation to get the Minimates going
  21. Chameleon turns into Mary Jane. That's awesome.
  22. I think the only thing they're giving out are Fidget Spinners with purchases
  23. That was a fun read. I don't think it's very canon though Some amazing photography and Photoshop skills throughout all of these!
  24. http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/2017/07/diamond-select-signs-license-for-pacific-rim-uprising/ "Diamond Select Toys (DST) will offer a wide range of Pacific Rim Uprising products starting in 2018, including Select action figures, Minimates mini-figures, Vinimates vinyl figures, Gallery PVC dioramas, vinyl coin banks, replicas with lights and sound, and housewares. The movie will premiere in U.S. theaters on February 23, 2018, and DST plans to have the first products ship in time for the premiere" I'm curious to see what DST will put out. I thought the first movie was a lot of fun and had some really neat Jaegers and Kaiju designs, so I'm hoping to see the same for the second movie.
  25. Something seems off about Goofy, I think it's the way his left arm is shaped. Otherwise, I'm sold! Can't wait to see more.
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