DSTZach Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sorry you had so much trouble, Mnemosis. On the other hand, I'm happy to hear that so many comic shops are ordering them in, late or not, and some are actually selling them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I have to wonder why this X-Men series (59) coincided with the release of the other X-Men series (58). That's a glut of mutants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 #nomorestandardcases This, this, and this. Most of the comic shops I visit have stopped carrying Minimates because of the variant pack. They sell one complete set and then the rest of the customers get their set elsewhere. That leaves them with several unsold packs that they might be able to move if there's an army builder or good alternate look. Not a big deal for one wave but it becomes a problem after multiple waves begin to stockpile and gather dust. Making all cases custom cases would solve that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Good looking stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 #nomorestandardcases This, this, and this. Most of the comic shops I visit have stopped carrying Minimates because of the variant pack. They sell one complete set and then the rest of the customers get their set elsewhere. That leaves them with several unsold packs that they might be able to move if there's an army builder or good alternate look. Not a big deal for one wave but it becomes a problem after multiple waves begin to stockpile and gather dust. Making all cases custom cases would solve that problem. I think this is the case (no pun intended) with my LCS, especially with The Walking Dead lately. When you've got an obscure variant few people give a crap about, it's less of a problem. But when the chase figure is a highly sought-after character (like Black Suit Spidey back in the day) it causes problems. I came close to telling them not to order the cases just for me knowing I could fall back on Luke's but apparently I wasn't the only one asking so they ordered them. I'm trying to support my local businesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 58 went through some changes, and was delayed. We meant to hold off on soliciting 59, but ended up offering them in the same month. Not sure a month's difference would have gotten them here at different times, regardless, but who knows. Here are some pics of parts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Great pix, this set looks like a lot of fun. So Zach, now that 57, 58, and 59 are hitting, and 60 is soon to be announced, is 61 far along in the planning stages or is it still a ways off? Do you think 61 will be the Age of Ultron movie wave or will DST be able to squeeze in another 616 wave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zexion_Armando Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Since I refuse to return to my LCS due to wanting to burn them to the ground, I'll have to rely on Luke which... I actually like, so silver linings I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I am really liking those figures. I wonder if I can throw some different heads on there to make some QCs of other characters (despite no one really wearing those outfits besides these guys). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I think that the new sentinel without the chest piece is my favorite sentinel so far. Although that riser being very visible is kinda strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Zach, is the riser maybe supposed to go UNDER the cod piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 #nomorestandardcases This, this, and this. Most of the comic shops I visit have stopped carrying Minimates because of the variant pack. They sell one complete set and then the rest of the customers get their set elsewhere. That leaves them with several unsold packs that they might be able to move if there's an army builder or good alternate look. Not a big deal for one wave but it becomes a problem after multiple waves begin to stockpile and gather dust. Making all cases custom cases would solve that problem. I think this is the case (no pun intended) with my LCS, especially with The Walking Dead lately. When you've got an obscure variant few people give a crap about, it's less of a problem. But when the chase figure is a highly sought-after character (like Black Suit Spidey back in the day) it causes problems. I came close to telling them not to order the cases just for me knowing I could fall back on Luke's but apparently I wasn't the only one asking so they ordered them. I'm trying to support my local businesses. Called all the comic shops around where I work and live (10-12 total) and none of them carry minimates anymore. Before 2013, it used to be easy and I could go a bunch of comic shops and pick up minimates no problem. Now it looks like online is my only option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Codpiece does not fit over both. I like it, it makes him look more robotic. Remember, this is a modern Sentinel, not a Classic, and people didn't like put choice for the shoulder armor, either. You can always take it off. On a related note, the factory may have put Beast's codpiece over HIS riser, which also does not fit. but his chest cover does not cover it, either, so you may want to just remove it. He wasn't supposed to have it, and doesn't need it. Edited October 1, 2014 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I was able to get in there and get Jean/Scott and weirdly Bobby/Sentinal but didn't see anyone else. I am also the devil though so I basically threw the spare heads on my uniform X-Men in the Danger Room and am waiting to display the others until I find Iceman, Warren and Hank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I was able to get all but Bobby from my LCS. All in all a pretty great wave. I think the DOFP Sentinel is still my favorite though... X-Men Into action! Edited October 2, 2014 by Glantern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I'm gonna have to stop by my local comic shop this weekend to see if I can find these. I'm still shocked that these accessories completely won me over. That new Sentinel is awesome! Edited October 2, 2014 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappymojo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So, has anyone actually found these for sale in a local comic shop? It's gonna be raining tomorrow, but I might need to take a long lunch break tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 So, has anyone actually found these for sale in a local comic shop? It's gonna be raining tomorrow, but I might need to take a long lunch break tomorrow. I got mine from my local shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraska Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I was able to get all but Bobby from my LCS. All in all a pretty great wave. I think the DOFP Sentinel is still my favorite though... I, too, believe the DoFP Sentinel to be superior, but unfortunately, it's cost prohibitive to army build him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I don't know... I love the omega red gloves and circle chest. The only thing that would make this new sentinel perfect to me is the waist piece from the DoFP version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Codpiece does not fit over both. I like it, it makes him look more robotic. Remember, this is a modern Sentinel, not a Classic, and people didn't like put choice for the shoulder armor, either. You can always take it off. On a related note, the factory may have put Beast's codpiece over HIS riser, which also does not fit. but his chest cover does not cover it, either, so you may want to just remove it. He wasn't supposed to have it, and doesn't need it. Sooooooooooo .... the codpiece does not fit over ....er ... both ...er ...both ....of them ............ ...& Beast's is over his ....er..um......riser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 My favorite Sentinel Minimate only exists in my imagination. [heavy sigh] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I don't know... I love the omega red gloves and circle chest. The only thing that would make this new sentinel perfect to me is the waist piece from the DoFP version I do like the circle chest, but what really makes the DoFP version my favorite is the color scheme. I just find to others a little too washed out for my taste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 And see, I like both color schemes equally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 CORRECTION: I got confused, the riser is PART of the codpiece. molded on top. This was an eyes-open design choice, but you can always remove your codpiece if you don't like it. (That one was for BHM.) Great group shot, Glantern! Youbastards, Series 61 is also comic-based, I believe. Not positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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