thereasonsy Posted November 6, 2022 Share Posted November 6, 2022 Has anyone heard from Ivan? The database hasn’t been updated in a while and I hope he’s doing ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navaan Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I didn't even know who Ivan was, before this thread, but yeah, the Database has really been quiet. It took a while for the last update, though, with the spy wave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_CRIPPLER Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I think Ivan stopped updating it himself years ago and he had someone else on here take it over. I'm almost positive there was a post about it years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 It would be a real shame if it fell by the wayside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 11 hours ago, THE_CRIPPLER said: I think Ivan stopped updating it himself years ago and he had someone else on here take it over. I'm almost positive there was a post about it years ago. I don’t remember Ivan retiring. Hell I offered to assist him once during another long dark period and he turned me down. You sure you’re not conflating it with Central? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Maybe he's committed to just annual updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Several people I know who have absolutely no interest in toys / Minimates ,when directed to the Minimate Database , become totally fascinated by it. I ,merely, collect Minimates ,what Ivan has achieved with the MMDB is just magnificent . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I know he has ordered from us recently, so he is definitely still collecting. But I seem to recall that he has a very demanding job, and has trouble finding the time to update the Database. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifigvig Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 it really is a great resource to have and i’m always using it 🤓 i’ve seen other posters mention using a spreadsheet to organize things, which is great and i’ve started using one since lol. the release dates really come in handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 I swear by my spreadsheet, but there is no substitution for Ivan's site and fast, visual lookups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 that site has been an incalculable resource as a amateur modifier. i look up pieces for almost every custom on that site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 10 posts and no one has said it yet. Hail Ivan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minifigvig Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 and just like that, i found myself using MMDB yet again since that femme fatale hairpiece ended up being perfect for qc zombie wanda in a marvel thread. HAILS 🤘🏽 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 4:56 PM, elhonez said: Maybe he's committed to just annual updates? Unlike myself .....just committed to just anal updates . Hail Ivan . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Ivan: "That's false attributt-ion!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SignatureChoice Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 MMDB is such an absolutely amazing resource for all aspects of our hobby! I'm grateful for it most every time I pick some 'mates up hail to the king (baby!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 Ok I’m glad to know he’s alive and hopefully well! It’s been a while so glad that he’s still in the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I used it the other day to help identify a Toybiz accessory from the 90s. The accessory in question looked like a Minimate accessory I remembered and so I reasoned that Toybiz must have made a figure of the same character. The MMDB is useful even beyond all things Minimate. Long live (Hail) Ivan & the database. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Every toy line should be so lucky to have such a resource. I never imagined what I started as a "Definitive List" waaaay back on ArtAsylum.com would evolve into the MMDb. Hail Ivan! (And everyone in between!) 🤓👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 On 11/7/2022 at 1:08 PM, luke314pi said: I know he has ordered from us recently, The fact that DST isn't just auto shipping one of everything to Ivan directly is still a huge WTF to me. The guy has been an invaluable source of information and free promotional marketing to the brand for years. But they have no problem providing merchandise to "SMASH THAT LIKE, CLICK THAT BELL" YouTube channels that aren't passionate about the actual product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 (edited) We've compensated him in other ways, but I'll reach out and see if his address on file is still good, and if he needs anything. I will say that everything he's ever asked for I have sent him. But you're right, he should get it all. As far as PRESS goes, I really only send to sites that ask for the product, and like it. That includes review sites and toy photographers. I had a list, but I lost it when I left the page accidentally. If I ever send it to a site that DIDN'T task for it, it was all to reach a new audience and spread awareness. But happy to review any site you feel doesn't deserve or respect the product. Edited November 23, 2022 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Thanks for the support everyone. It's been tough finding the time to put together updates to the database and contribute to the Minimate community in general. Just too much real life to deal with. I started an update last month and just posted it a few hours ago. There's no NYCC or VHS-style releases included, but at least the Transformers are finally represented. Now maybe Soundwave will stop talking to me in my sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Hail Ivan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nandoninny Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Hail Ivan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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