SCW Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just noticed that they've got Casey's other alternate head with Karai. So Casey will have three heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceSimba Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 closer look at the accessories. from dst's FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh2382 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Shuriken? These accessories literally took me from skipping to buying all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just noticed that they've got Casey's other alternate head with Karai. So Casey will have three heads? 1st pic I saw had Casey's extra heads by him, one must have fell off Next to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Best...line...ever! This has quickly become my new favorite. Edited February 18, 2015 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Shuriken? These accessories literally took me from skipping to buying all. Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I really like the Mirage boxed set (even tho' I grew up with the first animated series and those are my "go to" looks). That said, anybody else planning on swapping out the different colored bandana's on the Mirage guys besides me? Also, I really enjoy the accessories these next guys are coming with. The pizza box will get "army built" in my collection for sure. Edited February 18, 2015 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Shuriken? These accessories literally took me from skipping to buying all. I may be in the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm buying these for the pizza 200% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 I really like the Mirage boxed set (even tho' I grew up with the first animated series and those are my "go to" looks). That said, anybody else planning on swapping out the different colored bandana's on the Mirage guys besides me? That will be kinda hard since you have to take apart the heads to remove the bandanas. Cool idea though and I'd be really interested to see how it turns out if you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 can not wait for this set. cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 What is the best way to get the bandanas off...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 earn their trust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Dinner and a movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 HA! Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker... and pizza's a sure thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy showdown Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 (edited) I visited Kmart again, and lucked out with a woman doing a reset on the action figure aisle. She borrowed a handheld scanner and it showed two figures in stock. Never did find them. We looked in all the toy aisles, the cashier sections, and the clearance aisle. She said they could be hidden somewhere but the likely explanation, based on how many My Little Pony figures she's recovered, was theft. The scanner showed them on clearance for $4.69, so I'd say that's about it for checking for series 1 at this store. Edited February 21, 2015 by toy showdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogi Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 What is the best way to get the bandanas off...? I heated up the head, then used a small screwdriver to pry the top of the head off. The bandana and two head pieces had a small bit of glue holding them together near the bandana knot (or at least the one head I took the bandana off had a small bit of glue, there may be more or less on other figures) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thanks, Shogi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 The scanner showed them on clearance for $4.69, so I'd say that's about it for checking for series 1 at this store. I just found a full strip of 12 at an out of town K-Mart. They were marked $4.00 each and I had a coupon for $3 off a purchase of $30. You can't really beat that! The bad news is that there were an extra Leonardo instead of a Mutagen Mikey. The good news is that I was finally able to score another Kraang so my army of that which is called Kraang is now complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 I wasn't so keen on the first release Minimates, but I'm really digging the new guys. Will probably buy all of them, as well as the Mirage 'Mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy showdown Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 In some ways, Kraang's elusiveness has allowed me to enjoy the Foot soldier even more. The clothing restricts motion a little, but it's still hands-down the best action figure of both the ninja and robot versions. April's better than her action figure. I think this is the only Nick Shredder out there with both knee and elbow articulation. I still really need Kraang, but maybe we can get an Invasion of New York box set out of it. One clear, one blue, one Norman, and a handful of little brain pigs. I think we're all just really worried that Karai's going to wind up exclusive to the next Kmart assortment. I think a lot of people will be all right about Bradford being hard to find, but will walk away from this line if they can't get Karai. It would mean the only humanoid Karai figure you can walk into any retailer and buy will be in the preschool line. Pixel Dan even singles out that preschool figure at about 1:36: But looking ahead, Hedorah's arms and legs could be repurposed for Mutagen Man, attached to something like Robot Red Skull's body. I'm trying to visualize how Kuma's overlay could be turned into a Biotroid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 the pixel Dan interview with Zach I watshowehad said Bradford was the one per case for specialty, the mutagen Don and Anton zeck are the one per case for tru and all the other figs will be at both. No mention of a Kmart exclusive, so there could still be one, but I would hope it's shared like Bradford instead of a new character. Overall I am excited for these after seeing all the cool stuff on display for wave 2, whereas before I was bummed since I want mutants And splinter doesn't cut it for me. Extra stuff for the Normans is really exciting too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 A suggestion (I don't recall if this has ever been discussed)... X amount of time after an army builder has come and gone, what if DST offered a "Custom Squad" ordering system - exact same sculpt/accessories, minor variation on paint, no packaging beyond promo bags. Collectors could place their orders directly for a specific number. So... 12 months after the release of the first Krang, open up an ordering period for singles of him. 5 bucks each plus shipping. The new one has some unique trim on his arm or a different facial expression or some such. No retailer is getting a cut of this - it's all DST. All the tooling is done and, presumably, the cost of the license is already offset by regular retail offerings. Completist and casual buyers would still go for the retail releases, but the rest of us would have access to our most desired army builders... AIM Agents, SHIELD Agents, Krang, Crazy 88s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 This system would only work on stuff where the license hasn't expired, and unfortunately by the time someone figured out a way for a system like this to work some licenses would expire so they wouldnt be able to put certain characters into production for sale, and they would have to sell others before they expired and aren't allowed to sell them. If turtles lasts long enough, the is could work, but it would probably be easier on DST to release another krang or foot soldier. An army asst. of marvel troops outside regular wave releases would defirbe welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) We showed Karai in the specialty assortment solicitation photo. She's also on that set of shelves with the specialty assortment. In fact, she is exclusive to the specialty assortment -- I'm pretty sure I said that to Dan, as well, but maybe I just said it to everyone else. Can't remember breakdown, but I do not believe Anton is one per case at TRU, just exclusive. Mutagen Don is a variant, so both Dons come with a Norman. Might be evenly packed otherwise. Need to double check on KMart, they may still have an exclusive, which some will not like, but they also bring back the Foot, so you'll be able to get more of those. I'll let you know. Edited February 22, 2015 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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