tookytoo5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Not to completely derail the argument but in response to what Politician said about GqmeStop. As an employee there pre-orders are pushed because corporate jams them down our throats. A lot of our weekly numbers come from how many pre-orders and trades we have, which then determine how many hours. We don't get commission so they judge us based on an arbitrary 5 or more dollars. Dumb? Yes. But that's most retail for you. As for the other stuff the new lines I love the idea of Mass Effect minimizes but blind bags are ehhhhh. I guess they have a feel to them you'd be able to tell, but I'm excited my work life and my collecting life are coming together. Not that I needed an excuse to spend more at work. Some new lines like BBT don't interest me in the slightest but I can always just ignore them. In all things are looking up from the nog so great 2013 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I've been staying out of this thread, but I hope people are feeling differently now that more product has made it out there. Regardless of how Gamestop offers them, we're happy to have product there; ditto Sears and KMart. It's good for us all that Minimates are appearing in more outlets, and blind bags are part of the reason that's happening. Hopefully they're going to bring in new customers without inconveniencing old ones. As to the rest of it, it seems to be mostly a matter of personal preference. The Marvel movies have been particularly well received this year, and I think it was worth temporarily scaling back on 616 to accommodate those assortments. Mass Effect, TMNT, Clerks, Aliens, Zenescope... Even if they're not your cup of tea, all have their own fan bases, some quite sizable, and calling any of them cheap ignores their comparative value in reaching new and different audiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The blind-bagged thing is funny for me. I'm very interested in acquiring TMNT 'mates but the blind bags are such a turn off, I'll wait for the 2-packs to eventually come out. I had zero interest in Mass Effect (actually had to look it up) but when I saw the Minimates designs, I decided I'd casually check my local GameStop from time to time despite my hatred of the packaging gimmick. It's great that Minimates are getting more exposure. Unless quality control takes a significant nosedive, I don't see a downside to this. I just hope that DST is prepared to expand its workforce when demand for this plastic crack exceeds all expectations. (How's that for optimism?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 My post above is not one I'm proud of but it is indicative of how frustrated I have become regards being able to get stuff or even just finding out about it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The more hoops we are made to jump through, the less fun this circus act becomes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The more hoops we are made to jump through, the less fun this circus act becomes! Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Now that we've seen firsthand most of the new licenses announced this year, I have to say 2014 has turned out to be one of the most fun and gratifying years I can remember for Minimate collecting. Marvel has... well... done its thing, continuing to plug along, but on an obviously shifting trajectory towards movies. But the other stuff – TMNT, Godzilla, Pathfinder, Mass Effect, the Tarantino movies – in just the last month or two, we've seen some really amazing stuff in my opinion. TMNT and Godzilla have introduced new levels of add-ons and sculpted parts, pushing the boundaries of the format right to the limit without breaking it, and produced some irresistible figures. On the flip side, Pathfinder and Tarantino have shown how smart part reuse and keeping it simple can also have wonderful results. If I may break from the usual format of expressing gratitude for serious, heartfelt, consequential things this holiday, I'm thankful for the continually evolving, always exciting, and outstandingly fun guilty pleasure that is Minimate collecting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 If I may break from the usual format of expressing gratitude for serious, heartfelt, consequential things this holiday, I'm thankful for the continually evolving, always exciting, and outstandingly fun guilty pleasure that is Minimate collecting. Ditto! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappymojo Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 DST is obviously a company that pays attention to the little details and that works hard to succeed. Makes collecting minimates that much more enjoyable. Great products. Great company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Had to share this exchange: "Hi, do you carry Minimates?" "I think we have... Jango Fett?" "They... uhh... don't make Star Wars Minimates..." "Then we're talking about different Minimates." Come on, comic shops. Get your shit together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 TRU I went to last night had a super helpful dude. Not only knew what Minimates were, but knew what he had in the store (even though I'd already found them myself walking around). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 None of the gamestops I've been too knew what they we're, but after opening bags and showing them pics on my phone/plugging other lines they got visually excited about minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Had to share this exchange: "Hi, do you carry Minimates?" "I think we have... Jango Fett?" "They... uhh... don't make Star Wars Minimates..." "Then we're talking about different Minimates." Come on, comic shops. Get your shit together. Sounds like Mnemosis is the first member to find the new Star Wars Minimates! Bravo on Zach keeping the secret as long as he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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