God Magnus Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 My head is going to explode from the sheer awesomeness of it all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenflow Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Only 2 sets really interest me, Teen Titians Cyborg / Raven & Sinestro / GL Salaak. I reallyhope this means we can get a Doppelganger minimate for the Marvel line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedian Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Yes! Another great wave. I have to disagree with those who feel these are random pairings. I frankly don't care which GL's get paired together- you know we're going to get a Kyle figure even if it didn't come with Sinestro. I'd be willing to be that we have one by the end of 2008 even. The fact that GL fans will have a Salak and a Kilowog mate? That's too cool. Again, the variety here is excellent. There is a little something for everyone. I'm even somewhat excited about the Red Son 'mates. I completely understand some people's disapointment that they haven't gotten their one favorite yet, but the upside of the line is that we know virtually any character in the DCU is possible. I'd like the line to last a long time and provide a huge amount of folks from the DCU. The last few waves indicate this is happening. These look really nice for early prototypes. I can't wait to see more of the Question. I'm almost beginning to think that Watchmen 'mates are possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 dr manhatten wave 9? Buying them all aside, sinestro is the only one I want. I love the question as vic, but having this version right now means its going to be a long friggin time before we get a vic, if we get a vic. I didnt even know there was a batwoman or a female question. So yeah, marvel fans, go read the dc encyclopedia for my onfo. Awesome book. this wave and the last more than anything should get a good look by marvel, b/c marvel, is currently getting whomped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I'm almost beginning to think that Watchmen 'mates are possible. If they are, I'll be the happiest man alive. Anyway, for those of you who don't like Salak, how would you have done him? And no saying that you wouldn't have done him at all, as what good is a DC universe if it has to exclude certain people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkerbean Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 so wave 8 batgirl is the 1st lesbian minimate!!!! well i'll be keeping her away from the other lady minimates in my collection thats for sure...... well maybe not powergirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Anyway, for those of you who don't like Salak, how would you have done him? And no saying that you wouldn't have done him at all, as what good is a DC universe if it has to exclude certain people? I wouldn't have made him unless I could make him as a purer minimate. One of the points of minimates is that they are simplistic in design that blockiness is part of the charm, Salaak is almost more like a 2" action figure than a block figure. I actually think this is a kinda of seperate debate that's derailing this thread and maybe when I get time I'll start a new thread and we can discuss what defines a minimate and how far we should stray from that. T. p.s. if every character in the DCU is supposed to be plausable how about Mogo or maybe MODOK for Marvel, how far do you push the boundries before it becomes some thing different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebatman312 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I love these mates, it's not my fav. line but I still love them. As a DC fan, even though i do love marvel, it prides me to see all these characters I love come out in mate form. That being said, I absolutely love that they made a Batwoman minimates. I love her. The question is cool. I'm always up for more Green Lanterns and Sinestro is awesome. The red son mates are cool too but I would of prefered brand new characters like...oh i don't know...THE ATOM!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice queen Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 THOSE LOOK SO FREAKIN' AWESOME!!! I SO CANNOT WAIT FOR THOSE. JUST GOTTA HAVE THEM!! LOVE ALL 4 SETS :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddmann Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 rad! more lanterns!!... the green lanterns are my favourite part of DC..... the more lanterns the better, i could care less who they are.... we'll obviously get a rayner eventually, good thing im a patient collector.... ive got all my lanterns hanging over my minimate collection using fish line around their waist/necks (the GLs protect my mates from harm lol)... so the more lanterns that come out the cooler itll look having them all flying above with hal at the front id really like them to do a Natu mate for 2 reasons.... a)shes my favourite B-lister lantern and we'd finally have a girl lantern mate.....! i wonder if theyll do any sinistro-corps mates.... i really prefer sinistro in his yellow corps costume... a boy can dream, hes still cool tho! so weird... i read red son for the first time the day before these were announced... the story was great and the mates look great.. cant wait for them! dont really care much for the other 4.... ill still get em of course.... completism (if thats a word*shrug*) its my gift, its my curse.... but im preaching to the choir here arent i? here are some pics of natu for anyone who doesnt know who she is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evenflow Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Has it ever been confirmed yes or no regarding the possibility to do Vertigo minimates. I would love to get Sandman, Death, Swamp Thing, etc...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Have to say I'm really happy with the way the DC line is coming along. Nice mates and as always it seems DCD blindsides us all with its picks. Looking at this wave a quick thought came to mind this is a good selection for collectors and passing buyers, just bear with me and I'll try to explain. People who use this board know the difference between all the different characters and costumes and stuff like that but a passing parent may not and just see a Superman/Wonder Woman pack or a Bat character and because their child like Batman pick them up in passing, which can only be good thing as they may come back and buy more. I like this wave as it touches on maybe the 3 main characters in the DC universe Bats/Supes/Wonderwoman and gives us something that is a little different for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amazing.JL Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 The issue on Salakk is a mixed bag. I agree minimates should always have the cylinder head block and with this figure I'm not sure it would look right because he's an alien and cosmetically the long narrow head is part of what makes him. Maybe they should make some new head design that can fit those awkward non-human characters. After seeing the Leader, Kilowog, Sinestro, STRIP,they have a track record for making new head block designs for characters that are outside the norm; Salakk just takes it to an extreme that we'll have to live with. I prefer newly shaped heads v.s. kubrick style chest pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Wow, seems like there's alot of anti-Salakk and lesbianism sentiments out there. :biggrin: Can't We all just get along??!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Red Son Minimates............... It's About Time!!!!!!!! Those look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 TT minis: Meh. Never liked their classic costumes anyways, but I don't hate these. GL and Sinestro: Awesome. More GLs are always fun. Just where's Jade and Kyle? Also, is that the Leasder's head? I sure hope so. Red Son: YES! Stop complaining yall, Ruskies are always fun! Batwoman/Question: I like these two. And I'm voting that that's Montoya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloMate Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Here's another posting of pics for this wave. http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/toyfare/005575283.cfm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 nice pics now maybe ppl can tell if that Question is male or female. To be honest I could use it either way but the write up kinda hints at the female Question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Magnus Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 "...close friends/crime-fighting duo Batwoman and The Question." Okay, that's definitely Montoya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_X Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 WHY dc WHYYYYYY why would they start ney teams like red son if they already have other teams to finish,i like the greenlanterns,like the teen titans,i like the red son,but i do not like the question,or batwoman,i really dont know why they started new teams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 The Wizard Universe pics are much nicer than the ones we've seen so far. For those of you who do not like the looks of these mates, understand that these are early prototypes and that they probably will differ somewhat when they are finally released (ie: Kilowog, Jim Lee Batman, Battle damaged BM). Is it me or does the Salaak lower half look oddly smaller than Sinestro's? Could this be a new body type that won't make Salaak tower over everyone else? Your thoughts please? P.S: If they are using Nightcrawler's feet for Salaak, do you think they'll have holes tooled into the bottom of them this time around or no? And for those of you wondering why DCD doesn't finish up one team assortment before starting another, remember this... The DC Direct team is trying to appeal to all the fans of the DCU. Each wave has a diverse selection of characters from different titles and timelines. Some popular and some obscure. You may be a big GL Corps fan but somebody else might not. They might be a huge Teen Titans fan or JSA fan or JLA fan. I think DCD is doing a phenominal job picking and choosing who they are doing in MM form. I for one may not be the biggest (Montoya) Question fan, but at least she's lucky enough to be getting the MM treatment. How many lesser know Marvel characters have gotten to be a minimate? I'll gladly pick her up and add her to my collection just because she's a small part of a bigger picture. Wouldn't you like to own a minimate of just about every character in the DCU one day? I sure would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antacost Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I saw these last night, in the dark, as I was leaving WWC... They look great, except in person, the hat on the Question is bigger than it looks in the pictures... Almost really too big.... Really, really too big... Other than that, I'm pretty excited about these. I'd take or leave the Red Sun figures, as I'm more a "Core-Universe" kinda guy, but they look alright... Better than the new Marvel Minibriks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I think the picture of Salak next to Sinestro is photoshopped. The lower wait looks all around smaller then it does on Sinestro. If I had to guess I'd say they were taken separately and then spliced together. I wonder if Montoya will have a "real" face? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 guys these look amazing in person! i love them all, and salak is freaking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE_CRIPPLER Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I will finally be able to make some more Nightcrawler customs when Salaak comes out. I can't wait. I'm liking this wave more and more as I look at all the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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