thereasonsy Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Zach, I am fully aware that you all made the choice not to show a product that isn’t available to other retailers. Although I don’t agree with that strategy, that literally wasn’t my question. I was wondering if Marvel.Com’s video was a paid placement. I.e. are there more figures and toys that weren’t covered because they didn’t pay for inclusion. I recall seeing a few things on the floor that were Black Widow themed but didn’t make the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Sorry, this IS the Marvel Minimates forum, so I inferred you were at least partially referring to them. I don't believe Marvel.com does paid placement. They probably just didn't want the video to be too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 But... Minimates aren't long at all. For what it's worth, prior to the Disney acquisition, Marvel licensees were required to purchase advertising in Marvel Comics. (It was either that or write them a check.) That's about as close to a paid promotion by Marvel as I can recall but I don' think that's mandatory anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Can always count on ebay... thanks Minimatemasterworks and fraternity_of_raptors for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I was hoping for a sculpted vest on Yelena so a white-suit Natasha would be an easy custom. But it looks like tampos won out over sculpted chests across the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTiger95 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) These look great. I think a Rachel Weisz pack in head would have been good too, since her suit looks almost the same as Natasha's. Edited March 9, 2020 by RedTiger95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Aw man... I didn’t want to like these. My MCU display is full up through Endgame and looks amazing. But I really like these. Especially Taskmaster and Red Guardian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AugieWargo Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 well at least this is something to look forward to. They look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Nice looking figures although the packaging design (in the pic that I am seeing) is ......I've struggled for the right word ....surprising . Is this some licensing thing again? I haven't seen the movie but it seems to me that we have 2, 2-packs adequately portraying the main super-hero characters (that I know of) with no sign of Mr.Drab , Ms. Bland , grunt army builder & Uncle Cameo which IMHO bloated & blighted many movie waves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightTheDead118 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 (edited) It looks like the helmet and beard on red Guardian is one sculpted piece, now how much do you want to bet it won’t line up with the eyes or mouth? Great looking figures though Edited March 9, 2020 by FightTheDead118 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 The packaging looks a bit like it's walking the line between film likeness and comic book adaptation - kind of a bid to appeal to both markets. I'm not mad about it - I think it looks pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 9 hours ago, Nessex said: The packaging looks a bit like it's walking the line between film likeness and comic book adaptation - kind of a bid to appeal to both markets. I'm not mad about it - I think it looks pretty cool. That is precisely what I was trying to express.....thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Not the biggest fan of movie waves but I do like task Master and Red Guardian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, MiniFiend UK said: Not the biggest fan of movie waves but I do like task Master and Red Guardian. Yeah, I will buy them but I don't find them "necessary". Maybe it's the way we found out as to why. I will probably get more excited after seeing the movie but right now just that Red Guardian is what's making me happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvenproofBug6 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 7 hours ago, MiniFiend UK said: Not the biggest fan of movie waves but I do like task Master and Red Guardian. Completely agree with this sentiment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 I was messing around the hood that came with Ronin the other day and was wishing it'd come with other hooded characters. So it's great we're seeing it reused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Are those pics from out in the wild? Meaning are these showing up in stores now?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, Strider said: Are those pics from out in the wild? Meaning are these showing up in stores now?!? Yes they are. They've been spotted in upstate New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Well I guess it’s time to start stopping at Walgreens again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kastor Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Added full shots on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B9merj4ACfR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Edited March 11, 2020 by kastor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Just found a case in Madison! They look amazing! Red Guardian is peering through the eye holes perfectly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 What kind of hair is Natasha sporting? Is it a pony tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Red Guardian's hair and beard might look good on Reed Richards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarm198 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, MisterPL said: Red Guardian's hair and beard might look good on Reed Richards. As soon as I saw that piece I started thinking about which character was gonna get it. Reed may be the one. Genius! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 If these are all we're getting (unless Walgreens asks for another series) then I might pick up another Yelena to QC a white Widow. (So that spare Red Guardian will have to be put to good use.) I've got an extra Natasha noggin thanks to the Endgame box set. Just need an appropriate hairpiece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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