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I'm a big fan of the Cassaday version of the AXM costume but I hate Bianchi's redesign. I'd definitely be up for a redo of the entire AXM team. When looking at my display those really seem lacking now. Also wouldn't mind 'mates of Armor, Danger, Ord, and Agent Brand.

Same here. There are parts from at least 3 other 'mates swapped onto the Fantastic Four I have on display. Updated hair, faces, and a little more detail would be a big improvement. I'd also really like to see how they'd tackle a new Thing. The Human Torch is just about perfect though.

Iron Fist Brown Wolverine Rhino

01) BEST MINIMATE Comic Deadpool Ares Moon Knight 02) WORST MINIMATE Ultimate Hulk The Spirit (movie, damaged) Beyonder 03) BEST VARIATION Logan w/ cowboy hat 04) WORST VARIATION Logan w/ bone claws/vest 05) SEXIEST MINIMATE Captivity Six Starbuck (unzipped) D'Anna Biers 06) BIGGEST SLEEPER (3 choices) Logan w/ cowboy hat Cosmic Silver Surfer Norman Osborn 07) BEST CELEBRITY LIKENESS Samuel L. Jackson / Ultimate Fury 08) BEST 2-IN-1 MINIMATE Hydra Agent 09) FAVORITE CUSTOM IG-88 Martian Manhunter (Blackest Night) Two-Face 10) BEST ACCESSORY Clear flight stand Proton Packs Minigun 11) WORST ACCESSORY (3 choices) Endoskeleton Guns Green Slimer Base Beast short duck feet 12) BEST ACCESSORIZED MINIMATE Comic Deadpool Ares T-1000 13) BEST PACKAGING Secret Wars Boxset 14) BEST BOX SET/WAVE Marvel Wave 29 15) WORST BOX SET/WAVE Marvel Wave 27 16) Because They Deserve It: BEST GHOSTBUSTER MINIMATE Slimer (clear) Peter Venkman (slimed) Dana Barrett (possessed) 17) IN MEMORIAM Borg Drone Captain Sisko Batman

If they moved the gold sections around a little I wouldn't dislike it, but I'll never like it as much as Extremis. This armor doesn't seem very classic, more like something that will be around for 6 issues. It definitely makes me look forward to the next redesign.

It bothers me hearing a scalper talk about surfing the fan sites to find out what to buy. It's obvious, but frustrating that a forum for enjoying toys is used against collectors. How much can a full-time scalper actually make? I make a decent wage at my job, nothing spectacular, but I don't see how the math works out for scalping to be worthwhile. If a trip gets you 5 GI Joes that you can sell for $10 above retail, it's still only $50. Spread that out over a whole day and it's just not much money.

Does Beast have duck feet AND an extra pair of duck feet? That doesn't seem very helpful.

Not to pick a fight, but "The Sidekick's Revenge" was written by Al Milgrom, and felt like he wrote it as an afterthought. Michelline was losing momentum with his stories at that point, but he doesn't deserve to take blame for that story. Not to defend the quality of the story, but I loved that story arc as a kid. Having Spider-Man, Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Nova, Night Thrasher, and the Punisher seemed pretty great at the time. I just might feel like my Minimate collection is complete when I can recreate the cover to ASM #358.

You're probably right, she'll be one per case in a TRU wave.

I'm still kind of hoping Black Queen Jean is not the variant in the same way that Thor was definitely going to be in the Avengers #1 box set.

I agree with this completely. I think it's his best costume and it fits with this wave, so might as well get it out of the way. Not that I'd object to another member of the 90's team showing up.

This would be awesome. Flying stands would also be great.

All the new parts for Beast make me think there's a good chance Dark Beast could be the variant, and that we might see Sasquatch down the road.

I'd be very surprised if the rest of the wave wasn't Jean Grey, Rogue, brown costume Wolverine, and an X-related army builder.

I was just about to post this myself. Those look excellent. Now we just need an updated Rhino.

I liked Xevoz quite a bit myself. Unfortunately I only started picking them up about two minutes before the line died. I don't watch much HBO, but I'd definitely be up for more WW2 and cowboy minimates.

The hands don't match, not close enough for me anyway. Here's a comparison between the two:

Just got mine from TRU today. Here's Norman without the armor: Daken's mask looks much better on the 'mate I received, so it might just be a quality issue.

There's a Battle Beasts board? Huh. Pugnacious Penguin.

Does Spider-man only have six legs on his symbol?

It's available now at TRU. Not at DST yet.

Yet another update. Top 10: * Thunderstrike * Major Victory * Beta Ray Bill * Annihilus * Iron Fist (New Costume) * Iron Fist (Orson Randall) * Darkhawk * Drax the Destroyer (Modern) * Star-Lord * Black Knight

I'm hoping for a reversible head as well. While they're at it they should work on the one they have, because as was mentioned, it looks a little off. Still, one of my most wanted characters, so I can't really complain. Lockheed will be the best minimate accessory ever.

I think you're exactly right. Star Wars is the only license that could compete with Marvel for sales and longevity. It would probably make me go broke, but not nearly as fast as if I started buying Kubricks.

Needed another update. Top 10: * Thunderstrike * Major Victory * Beta Ray Bill * Madrox * Iron Fist (New Costume) * Iron Fist (Orson Randall) * Darkhawk * Drax the Destroyer (Modern) * Star-Lord * Black Knight