Padrino

2 hours ago, thereasonsy said:

Amen. 

I get what you guys are saying. I think there are plenty of preexisting figures with static parts to fit (aside from her mask sash) for a "neutral" pose. I've been kind of hoping from some dynamic designs for a while. Like, even the slight flair in the newer capes offers a sense of movement or "power" that the old flat capes didn't give. IMHO, at least.

On 4/20/2024 at 5:47 PM, TheMinimateKing30 said:

On God. While the pre-posed design elements irk me to a degree (Elektra Daredevil all over again where it can only be posed in a certain way), it looks fantastic overall. And the new glider? Fucking BEAUTIFUL.

Same with the tentacles on Carolyn Trainer. Those are just god-tier. I hope to see these new parts reused more for future Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus Minimates because they look nothing short of astounding to me.

Gotta say, I loved the new Elektra. Some elements require dynamic movements because they look flat otherwise (cough cough, Angel's wings should be extended, cough cough). 

Besides, the windswept hair on Kaine borders on ridiculous in the most awesome 90's way possible and I have at least one pop diva QC in mind for that 'do. I can't wait to get these!

20 minutes ago, AFMcGill said:

The blue in Kaine's design is meant to run throughout his costume... and he's got spikes and stuff up his arms!

I also don't know where Phil's colour scheme is coming from... blue and dark green??

Spider-Man seems on the darker side too. Even when he was Spider-Carnage, he wasn't really black instead of blue.

I didn't follow Spider-Man during these costumes. I love how insanely 90's these designs are! I can't wait to see that Goblin 'mate up close.

17 minutes ago, funkguerilla said:

This set is everything I want from minimates.  Fun, untapped characters, excellent toyetic designs, and a great balance of hero and villain.  Here's hoping this becomes the template moving forward.

Agreed! Love the dynamic, action oriented accessories. Great assortment of characters. I already about about 5 or 6 different customs in mind. Amazing set!

4 minutes ago, Padrino said:

I lived in NY during 9/11. I know that was the writer's intention, to elicit the same feeling. I'm still reeling. 

https://deadline.com/2024/04/x-men-97-creator-beau-demayo-breaks-silence-exit-episode-5-1235884232/

2 hours ago, minifigvig said:

to me, my x-men box sets!

 

if  ‘97 could get multiple releases and i’d buy them all

what he said

21 hours ago, thereasonsy said:

It was a tough one. 

I lived in NY during 9/11. I know that was the writer's intention, to elicit the same feeling. I'm still reeling. 

7 minutes ago, DSTZach said:

Yes, Team X Wolverine, Maverick and Creed would be great. We need to figure out who else would be in that set. 

there may be a Jean and Scott minimate that you guys showed pretty recently that would fit the timeline

On 4/10/2024 at 9:06 PM, Trekker 42 said:

AHA. A remake of the second Reilly suit then!

Turns out, he did a stint as Jackal

https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-ben-reillys-best-costumes-ranked/

7 hours ago, nandoninny said:

ha!  i googled it.  not as bad as when i learned what a lemon party was.

These are things I could have happily gone my whole life without knowing. 

On 4/3/2024 at 12:57 PM, AFMcGill said:

I like the X-Men 97 design for her. I would rather have that as a Minimate. I'm going to be disappointed when it's not that and it's not the comic version and is now like that awful Marvel Legends redesign that they never released.

What sucks is the notion that DAZZLER simply having boobies is now too risque for Minimates which spells out the fact that Emma Frost is now basically un-Minimatable. Even her tame costumes are more than disco Dazzler. 

I said in the other thread - Polaris as Malice matches some clues. I'd much prefer her to a Wolverine with a spikier mask.

I didn’t see the dazzler post so I’m not sure exactly what was said. But the recent Black Cat was fairly risqué and that was only about 4 or 5 years ago. It seems like that is the lead time for some of these designs. 
 

BTW, Malice, Vertigo, Lila Cheney, I’d be ecstatic to see any of them in mini form. I think vertigo is the only one that actually got a figure made through the Legends line. 

16 hours ago, buttheadsmate said:

I'm getting a tad confused again , is the discussion about X-Men '97 , about wave 87 or both ?

Whilst I'm at it ...do we still call newly released box sets 'Waves' ?

 

I actually thought that that was a joke but after some research ( Marvel Legends Goblin Queen release ) I realise it's not .

 

 

Minimaternity ? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Inferno story was DARK! Demons eating people. All the S&M gear. Maddie willingly sacrificing her own kid. It was crazy! 

1 hour ago, DSTZach said:

This is all hypothetical. but...

I would not call Darkchylde a new character, but I WOULD call Goblin Queen a new character. We've never made Madelyn Pryor.

Regardless, the new 1980s set includes two new villains (Goblin Queen and S'ym or N'astihr), full stop. Two heroes in new looks (Magik and TBA), one previously made (but long overdue) villain (Mister Sinister) and one micro-figure (Baby Nathan).

IF Wolverine is in this set, and that's a big "if," then it would only be to support a variety of in-demand secondary characters.

And true, we've made 67 Wolverine figures. But we've also made 7 Colossus figures, in a variety of outfits. I guess it's been a while since we made one, but they're not RARE per se. 

 

 

 

Locking in my guesses now:

-two new villains (Goblin Queen and S'ym/N'astirh)

-two heroes in new looks (Magik and possibly leather bikini Storm or a longshot would be Goblin Princess Meggan),

-one previously made (but long overdue) villain (Mister Sinister)

-one micro-figure (Baby Nathan).

4 hours ago, thereasonsy said:

So that gives us one slot in the Inferno set taken.

I’m thinking the other slot is for Goblin Queen. And the alternate look is likely Magik. 

8 hours ago, Nessex said:

I don't think this is much a spoiler for the show, but for the sake of anyone who hasn't seen it yet:

 

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Goblin Queen has just debuted in X-Men '97. Interestingly, Hasbro *did* in fact censor the toy. It's only minor, but the bare upper thighs are ok in a children's cartoon, yet for some reason not ok in the kids toys?
Although the cleavage stays either way. Go figure. 🤣

 

Thought it was a great cross between Hellfire Jean and Goblin Queen

1 hour ago, MJtheJuiceman26 said:

X-Cutioner for the obscure villain? I wonder...

possible, but i think he debuted in the 90's

1 hour ago, DSTZach said:

Should be, one will be in the '80s set, since the look is the same. 

This must be Sinister, since Scott and Jean's looks did not debut until the 1990's

1 hour ago, HellfireSamurai said:

In D&D, when you roll a 1 on the die which is a critical fail. 

I was making a play on game terminology in my desire to not see the set axed.

Thanks!

15 hours ago, HellfireSamurai said:

Hopefully the production of the set avoids a nat 1

what's a nat 1?

These are outrageously good! 

1 hour ago, cylonchaney said:

I meant I should have put a smiley on mine. Let's stop not fighting. It's like those super-polite cartoon chipmunks. LOL

PS I hope this post does not offend.

I will put down my white glove..., for now

16 hours ago, cylonchaney said:

All good.  Should have put a smiley on my reply as well.

I did! Did it not come through?

16 minutes ago, cylonchaney said:

Definitely not attacked.

no worries, I was joking, sorry, that didn't read the way I heard it in my head

1 hour ago, cylonchaney said:

That sounds like a call for one of my favorite things on the board, rampant speculation.

And reading hidden messages in Zach's words (that he never intended). 🤣

I don't know if I should feel seen or attacked by this. Probably both 😁

37 minutes ago, DSTZach said:

And depending on how you count, there are three villains. 

So, my guess:

-likely a Goblin Queen

-likely a DarkChylde (demon or fully armored)

-Inferno-corrupted versions of X-characters (Malice is probably too much to ask for, but one can hope)

- I hope S'ym/N'astirh (or both!!!)

-Maybe that new Mister Sinister finally sees the light of day

-oh, and the mini has gotta be either baby Nathan or age-regressed Illyana