TENIME_art Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'm super picky about face & chest tampos, but that's it. I already have a set coming to me, though. Thanks anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 No problem. I was going to get one for myself and adding another set wouldn't be a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Picked up this set this morning. The TRU closest to me had about a dozen sets on 2 pegs in the Marvel action figure section. I didn't bother rummaging through all of them to check paint apps. I just checked a couple and took the one that looked the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonDiablo Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Followed Zachs link and not a single store in New Hampshire carries these or the newest wave. Still haven't found the last wave either. This is pretty disappointing to be honest. I used to clear out my local TRU between me and my kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Followed Zachs link and not a single store in New Hampshire carries these or the newest wave. Still haven't found the last wave either. This is pretty disappointing to be honest. I used to clear out my local TRU between me and my kids. TRU 19 has not been spotted anywhere yet. And the box sets may still be trickling out to the border states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvis497 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I don't understand why you can't get this shipped to your store. TRU really needs to get their shit together. I'd have to drive two hours to get one if I wanted to buy in store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Got my set today. Thane's torso had what appear to be scratches on it, in the sealed package. I don't mean that the tampo was scratched. I mean the plastic has gouges in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 The one new character that I cared the most about. The arrows on the top of his head are, I assume, misaligned, too: F*cking Toys'R'Us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 That... that is kinda awful. I wonder if DST can swap him. out for you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 That is about what his head looked like on my set, too. And I even tried to compare paint jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm comparing the head of the nearest /most recent Minimate that is nearby to me (Kraang) with the picture of Thane's head . Kraang's head....& everything else regards his paintwork...is perfect . Thane ....whose paintwork would seem to me so much simpler looks awful . Why is that ? Are the moulding marks (?) on Thane's head just a trick of the light in the photo ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 To be fair, I don't think Thane translates all that well into a Minimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Everyone translates that well into a minimate what are you talking about. I did the bogo for this before Xmas, let me check my extra Thanes tampos when I go home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediJohnson Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I think he looks good as a minimate. Well, with the exception of TEN's. But to be fair, that's not TRU's fault, unless a box cutter went through the carton and into Thane's chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappymojo Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm super picky about face & chest tampos, but that's it. I already have a set coming to me, though. Thanks anyway. It's like you jinxed yourself. Next time say you are really picky about the quality of the packaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 TENIME I have an extra one of him if you want, in much better condition. Send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I just opened up my box set. The helmets on Cap and Thanos were on really tight but with a little work (and a small flat head screwdriver) I was able to get them off. And I think the face tampos are set up too high for the helmets. Thanos eyes are almost completely hidden and Caps are hard to see due to the way the helmet forces the head forward. My Thanos popped in half when I tried to get him out of the tray. Same with Hulk. I know it has been mentioned but a longer waist peg would have made these close to perfect. Keeping them from falling apart when posing and playing around is a real hassle. My Thane looks about as close to perfect as I could expect. No torso marks and the top of the head tampos are nearly flawless (just a slight smidge too far to the right but totally within the margin of error, and at least the arrows are lined up correctly). I think Thane would make a good base for a Man of Steel movie style Sinestro if you had another gold hand to replace the claw hand. Cap, the one I was most looking forward to and what made me buy the set, is a bit of a disappointment. His helmet stuck, the collar on the space suit interferes slightly with the helmet and hair and the range of motion in the shoulders is lacking, even with the space suit harness moved up and out of the way. He'll look good as a display piece with a blank or clear head though so I'm okay with it I guess. Overall I wasn't too thrilled with this set. I didn't have high expectations for it and only bought it for a couple figures but a few flaws add up to a mediocre group.I bought it mostly for the space suit Cap and to have a Thanos for my movie GotG 'mates. If the Hulk and Thanos figs had waist pegs that were long enough to hold them together I wouldn't be as disappointed. The helmets and even Caps shoulders I can deal with. But when 2 of 4 figures fall apart easily it kinda takes some of the fun out of them. Edited January 14, 2015 by Mysterious Stranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 my toys r us finally got this set in and i picked it up last night. i'm not a big marvel guy & the set is worth it for thanos alone! great stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Zach Oat is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Make sure you vote for The Best Minimates of 2014 Show!!! Voting ends soon so go place those votes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipstream Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Ok, I know I'm way behind on getting it, but I never saw these at my local TRU, so I finally ordered off TRU.com. The Hulk and Thane are whatever, I dig that bulked up Thanos, even though I'm more an old school guy and would love a classic Thanos in that size too. But seriously - I LOVE that space Cap. For some reason, I am always amused by the ridiculousness of comic book logic of "cover up the arms, strap on a helmet, and that'll protect you in space". Now I just need more pieces to space out some of my other figures! I'm thinking of Original Sin when they were on the moon, with Cap, Winter Soldier, Black Widow, maybe a Nick Fury.....so many possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 The Marvel spacesuits are ridiculous and insulting and I also want more of them! Space Wolvie is my favorite. Gimme a Fantastic Four-pack in spacesuits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The Marvel spacesuits are ridiculous and insulting and I also want more of them! Space Wolvie is my favorite. Gimme a Fantastic Four-pack in spacesuits! Fantastic Four in spacesuits, instantly gimme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I just picked this set up recently. I Like the new Thanos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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