DSTZach Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Remember, these will be available through Luke's and other retailers, so don;t worry if GG sells out. We were conservative this year, we over-ordered last year on a lot of stuff. DiamondSelectToys.com is still a work in progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) A nice bunch of 'mates, that said...... 2 years after Endgame, so I'm a little surprised at the choice of characters , obviously these are A+ big hitters but surely Marvel has moved on since then ? Or not? Edited May 11, 2021 by buttheadsmate sp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Are accounts linked between the 2 sites, @DSTZach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 These look good. But honestly, I'd have been more excited about Spanish Inquisition mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) I’m assuming DST’s target audience for this set is new collectors because 6 minimates from 9 yrs ago (w very minor tweaks) for $40 is not appealing at all. Especially w all the umade goodness from Endgame. Edited May 11, 2021 by fwoosheyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 To be fair to DST, Hasbro is still mining the Avengers movies for Marvel Legends figures (they have announced four new figures from them this last week alone) so I think there definitely must still be a market for toys from these movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 57 minutes ago, fwoosheyman said: I’m assuming DST’s target audience for this set is new collectors because 6 minimates from 9 yrs ago (w two minor tweaks) for $40 is not appealing at all. Especially w all the umade goodness from Endgame. plus suckers like me who love the marvel movie mates and gotta have em all -- even if it is just a cool exclusive packaging to keep it in (assuming its gonna be cool anyways) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmaster12 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Glad they’re confirmed to be new prints. The first promo shot was literally the same as the prototype pics from the 2012 figures. I still would have preferred a big Endgame final battle set, but I’m just happy to see Minimates at a convention again. Edited May 11, 2021 by Smashmaster12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 1 hour ago, hellpop said: To be fair to DST, Hasbro is still mining the Avengers movies for Marvel Legends figures (they have announced four new figures from them this last week alone) so I think there definitely must still be a market for toys from these movies. I agree 100%. However, Hasbro is making unmade characters and filling in the gaps. Give me some movie-mates of characters/costumes that haven’t been made and I’m all in. Even if they are packed w some re-releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Obviously the set isn't for everybody. But if you're late to Minimates, you might want a Movie 1 set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, DSTZach said: Obviously the set isn't for everybody. But if you're late to Minimates, you might want a Movie 1 set. I hear you. Those of us that weren't late to Minimates might add to our collections our 15th Hawkeye or Black Widow ,our 31st Thor ,our 49th Hulk & our 50th Captain America. A boxed set of A+list SDCC Marvel Minimates should be the pinnacle of everything that has come before , here's the rub (for me at least) none of them is going to be a classic or a must-have & that speaks volumes . Edited May 11, 2021 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmaster12 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Hm...BBTS is already sold out of theirs. Guess DST really didn’t make a whole lot. Luke might want to limit these to 1-per if these things are going fast. Edited May 11, 2021 by Smashmaster12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 3 hours ago, DSTZach said: Obviously the set isn't for everybody. But if you're late to Minimates, you might want a Movie 1 set. Another big Fuck you from DST to those of us who aren't late to Minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, DSTZach said: cool new packaging So @$50 gets you 6 rehashed mates and some fancy cardboard? Wow! Edited May 11, 2021 by Mattallica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieFodder Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Fat Thor would’ve wowed me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightTheDead118 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I’d really have to see what the packaging on this thing looks like, if the figures are posed inside and it makes for a nice looking display, then sure, if not and the just vanilla posed the whole way around, then nah, only got room for one of each character in my mcu setup, and none of the figures here would knock off the ones I already have up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Issa nice set. I don’t need one. but it’s nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Did I forget 'our' 81st. Iron Man ? I wasn't sure whether he'd be our 81st. or 82nd. I've read that there will be 1000 sets of these (source : Dorkside Toys) & ,each & every site I am finding, limits your spending to one set .......there is one ebay seller however that is prepared to sell you a set for $154.98 & appears to have 8 cases of 12 in his future inventory. 1000 sets ? IMHO that wouldn't be the first time DST has produced such a small number of Minimates . 10 hours ago, DSTZach said: Obviously the set isn't for everybody. Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Seems I'm with a lot of folks here. MCU mates aren't my main interest as is, so a purchase would actually depend on how they are packaged instead of the figures themselves. Other MCU figures for me are better then these figures for iconic MCU looks. Nice figures in all but not a OMG WOW must buy to have or replace a figure that has come before it. As I've said I may buy a set just on the packaging concept if it looks good as I can imagine it on a small battery operated rotating stand in a display case etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I'm hoping the packaging is based on this shot: By the way, what happened to "part two" of this announcement? Is another set going to be offered? Maybe based on NEW Avengers? (Scarlet Witch, White Vision, Captain America, White Wolf, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, MisterPL said: By the way, what happened to "part two" of this announcement? Is another set going to be offered? Maybe based on NEW Avengers? (Scarlet Witch, White Vision, Captain America, White Wolf, etc.) that'd be awesome but i doubt both minimate sets would be marvel film related.....announcements will continue until friday so we'll see. i honestly don't even know what to guess. based on the original announcement there is still a Lord of the Rings exclusive to come. doubt that would be the other minimate but who knows. there's still time for the spanish inquisition box set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCW Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I hope it's translucent Tron Minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) How is a set of Minimates a [dang] you to anybody? We could have made NO Minimates as an SDCC exclusive, and I'm sure that would have been considered a [dang] You by somebody as well. I bet if the set had had one, two, or three new Minimates and three-to-five rehashes it would have been considered a [dang] You to somebody who didn't want to pay for dupes. My guess is there is a very narrow window of what would NOT have been considered a [dang] You, at least to some people. The overall concept of the set was the original six Avengers, as a tribute to that in-the-round scene. They were nearly all updated somewhat. Falcon, Thor, BW and Hulk are all noticeably different. Cap and IM not so much. Edition size is actually 2000. Not sure why retailers are limiting it, but it still may very well end up selling out. This should discourage scalpers, assuming there are any interested parties. I'd share the packaged concept art -- which retailers like Luke are allowed to see, but no one has actually shared, and I probably shouldn't share -- but it is a very early concept. Second set is not Marvel, but is a similar concept. Edited May 13, 2021 by DSTZach language Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCW Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I'm excited there are MM exclusives at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 29 minutes ago, DSTZach said: How is a set of Minimates a fuck you to anybody? We could have made NO Minimates as an SDCC exclusive, and I'm sure that would have been considered a Fuck You by somebody as well. I bet if the set had had one, two, or three new Minimates and three-to-five rehashes it would have been considered a Fuck You to somebody who didn't want to pay for dupes. My guess is there is a very narrow window of what would NOT have been considered a Fuck You, at least to some people. the set does nothing for those of us who have supported this line for years thats a FUCK YOU, but more importantly is YOUR comment that makes it that much more obvious that DST doesnt give a FUCK about long time fans, and for you to make such a statement on a site like this that is primarily inhabited by long time fans and then to be surprised by the reaction is just sad. it seems like you have a grasp of alot of scenarios, that would be met with dissatisfaction from "fans" why not try doing something different then? -Some people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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