cylonchaney Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 See we're agreed? A giant plastic meteor is not about to cause a mass extinction? Also, Harry Potter would be awesome. A Calvin and Hobbs 2 pack (or maybe Life of Pi, Meaning of Life, Winnie the Pooh, Jungle Book, Kellog's mates, or Masters of the Universe) could sort out a certain issue and would also be awesome! But then again I suppose all of those wouldn't be enough for a certain one of us. While I'm a huge GOT fan, I don't see it working that well for minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Spctr Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yeah, if we could not end Minimates, that would be great. Pathfinder was cool, why not GoT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Not sure Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh are possible for us right now. Not Calvin and Hobbes, MMPR or MOTU impossible, but highly unlikely. Edited August 26, 2017 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Spider Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 If we can't have DC comics minimates we might as well get another WB Juggernaut property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 I'm not even a very big Star Trek fan, but god, do I want to finish the TNG crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scarlet Spider Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Wouldn't there be a very significant difference in the final TNG figures since minimates have only gotten better since the first ones came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloDelorean Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 We only ever got Picard, but IMO he should be redone too. I'm not particularly fond of TNG, but the main cast at least seems like a no-brainer. DST wasn't able to get enough orders for the classic crew, though, so maybe there isn't support for Trek 'mates in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The Legacy one looked pretty updated by our current standards: Hail Ivan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 5 hours ago, DSTZach said: MMPR or MOTU impossible, but highly unlikely. MOTU is getting made into Mega Bloks MMPR is in the same "my movie bombed, my show is in transition, and we might have overestimated our general popularity" mess that TMNT is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Has anyone tried making a Klingon / Worf custom using a predator head? Seems like it might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 12 hours ago, DSTZach said: Not sure Game of Thrones, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh are possible for us right now. Not Calvin and Hobbes, MMPR or MOTU impossible, but highly unlikely. What about Mortal Kombat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCW Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 I'd love MK Minimates, I've said that before. So long as they don't make any characters past MK II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 23 hours ago, TENIME_art said: The Legacy one looked pretty updated by our current standards: Hail Ivan. Couldn't they do this similar to the X-Men Strike Force? Looking at Janeway they don't seem to be accentuating breasts so all they would really need to do is have a four back of one red, yellow, and blue chest and a villian (Borg probably) and then different heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 it's easier to just make pop like little figures. much cheaper and more people want them for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 10:54 AM, BuffaloDelorean said: ...so maybe there isn't support for Trek 'mates in general. I don't think there's any maybe about this, it seems to be cold, hard fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 @stack32- sad but true. It's not like they didn't give it a strong chance... a few times at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 10:05 AM, DSTZach said: Not Calvin and Hobbes, MMPR or MOTU impossible, but highly unlikely. *dreams crushed* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 It's really made me sad that the classic TMNT stuff may not be released. They look so fantastic and were actually the only ones I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I s2g, if KH minimates get canceled, I am DONE with buying minimates. I was really looking forward to TMNT classic series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Dio said: I s2g, if KH minimates get canceled, I am DONE with buying minimates. I was really looking forward to TMNT classic series. What other Minimates lines do you collect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, MisterPL said: What other Minimates lines do you collect? Mostly Marvel, though I did get the Watchmen box set. But canceling the TMNT series was unforgivable (they should have done the classic series first). Minimates used to only be carried by comic book stores for a long time so it's sad that DST has to rely on TRU to make enough sales now. If they cancel KH, that will be the final nail in the coffin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I totally get the frustration but in all fairness, DST can't dictate what retailers want. I can understand why comic shops might prefer designs based on comic books instead of cartoons. For example, while there's definitely a niche for action figures based on the 1973 Super Friends cartoon, comic shops are probably more likely to order merchandise based on the latest DC titles. And licensors also dictate what their licensees put out to market. So our beef isn't always with manufacturers. It's mostly with retailers. As often as we complain to the folks who WANT to make this stuff and get it in our hands, we should be vocal to the retail buyers acting as middle men, whether it's TRU or your LCS. That's why I'm glad the toy buyer for Walgreens is a member here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, MisterPL said: I totally get the frustration but in all fairness, DST can't dictate what retailers want. I can understand why comic shops might prefer designs based on comic books instead of cartoons. For example, while there's definitely a niche for action figures based on the 1973 Super Friends cartoon, comic shops are probably more likely to order merchandise based on the latest DC titles. And licensors also dictate what their licensees put out to market. This is the reason why I think DC Minimates should return under the "Rebirth" moniker and only feature characters how they appear in Rebirth and characters that have been feautured thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 30 minutes ago, NerdyTrev said: This is the reason why I think DC Minimates should return under the "Rebirth" moniker and only feature characters how they appear in Rebirth and characters that have been feautured thus far. THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Dio said: I s2g, if KH minimates get canceled, I am DONE with buying minimates. I was really looking forward to TMNT classic series. KH will be at multiple retailers, we haven't even solicited it yet, it will not be cancelled, not sure where this is coming from. Some characters may be swapped out, but nothing we can do about that. 1 hour ago, Dio said: Mostly Marvel, though I did get the Watchmen box set. But canceling the TMNT series was unforgivable (they should have done the classic series first). Minimates used to only be carried by comic book stores for a long time so it's sad that DST has to rely on TRU to make enough sales now. If they cancel KH, that will be the final nail in the coffin. I'm not sure classic was an option when we started; it may have been modern at someone's request, either TRU or the licensor, but regardless of which you personally prefer, it was the one on TV at the time, winning its time slot and with an internationally successful toy line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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