groundhog7s Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Perhaps Lego's Monster line being out at the same time as new UM Minimates might prove better sales at TRU. Or both lines could flop horribly in unity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Perhaps Lego's Monster line being out at the same time as new UM Minimates might prove better sales at TRU. Or both lines could flop horribly in unity. I hope they don't flop, as I always like when DST succeeds... and I want more monsters! I have to wonder what other sets Lego would potentially come out with re: Monster Fighters. I've got the Vampyre Castle and it's really cool, but I luckily found it at the right place online for super cheap. Otherwise, that stuff is waaaaay to expensive. The forthcoming Haunted House is a dream come true for me but it's going to put ME in the poor house to afford. I'm still crossing my fingers we'll get that snazzy Pirates skeleton from DST. Maybe some kind of Halloween-themed generic monsters 4-pack with a green faced witch, red devil, skeleton and ghost in a sheet. I would buy the S-H-I-T outta that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 new Q&A Nothing really new, but there weren't that many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) I wonder if I'm really bad at phrasing things, or if my question was too bothersome lame to warrant an answer... Edited July 23, 2012 by Donny B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wonder if I'm really bad at phrasing things, or if my question was too bothersome lame to warrant an answer... I'd answer that Donny but it is far too bothersome & lame to warrant an answer ... :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Zing! yes, I set myself up nicely for that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 If it makes you feel any better, Donny, I thought it was an interesting question and was disappointed that Chuck essentially ducked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Zing! yes, I set myself up nicely for that one Forgive me...the question deserved better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTchuck Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Zing! yes, I set myself up nicely for that one Forgive me...the question deserved better. If you guys are really THAT interested I can give it some thought and work up a detailed reply... LMK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrClean Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 1343088167[/url]' post='238748']1343082583[/url]' post='238736']1343074512[/url]' post='238718']Zing! yes, I set myself up nicely for that one Forgive me...the question deserved better. If you guys are really THAT interested I can give it some thought and work up a detailed reply... LMK. I wouldn't mind knowing. Certainly more interesting that the same "will we get xxxxx?" questions over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 If you guys are really THAT interested I can give it some thought and work up a detailed reply... LMK. Indeed. I listened to the Action Figure Insider 10th Anniversary interview several times, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff really fascinates me (and thus, my Ask DST question was born) ... I'm very interested in how different Minimates might be, had circumstances been different (if you started from scratch today, how would your current insights and experiences of the toy industry/market affect the end product? Are there any newer things or ideas that you've encountered over the last few years that may have inspired a different approach to the visual or functional basis of the Minimate design? Do you think you may have begun with the current detailed style without ever having the more 'simplified' vision Digger started out with? Things along those lines ) ... Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with insights like your regrets with Hulkbuster IM's distribution. But if you're up to it, I'm sure there are several of us who would love hearing how things like artistic vision, inspiration and circumstances factor into the end product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye's Junk Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I would be interested in what prompted the change in hair pieces and face decals. I prefer both now but some if the older mates look out of place next to newer ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Zing! yes, I set myself up nicely for that one Forgive me...the question deserved better. If you guys are really THAT interested I can give it some thought and work up a detailed reply... LMK. Yeah Chuck, definitely interested. Like Donny said, I find behind the scenes stuff really interesting, and, to your credit, you've always been very forthcoming in sharing your thoughts and insights behind your decisions (which is why your short answer to the question was a disappointment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 New Q&A is up. For the record, I don't think there are as many fans as fond of 'The Lady' as there are of KITT. I think it'd be great for Minimates, but I don't think they're on the same level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 C'mon Dino....Sailor Moon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 What? It is the most famous anime out there, and has almost 0 merchandize for it. It's a smart business move. I could totally see them doing MS style characters. It's not like I asked about MLP or something girly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I would have thought Pokemon would be considered the most famous anime because of the games. Shows what I know about girlie anime that Sam watches. And I'm curious about when Chuck said he wondered where I'd been, if it was in a 'oh, it's Lee Burns again' tone or not. Either way, it's clear there's still no Squirrel Girl love at the top of DST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) At least the whole "brony" thing can be attributed as a passing fad...grown men that are into Sailor Moon....is just kinda creepy. Edited August 13, 2012 by youbastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Well, at least he wasn't dressed as Sailor Uranus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Airwolf! Airwolf! Airwolf! One of the best theme songs in all of TV! Think of it! Ernest Borgnine Minimate! Jan Michael-Vincent Minimate (with drunk action)! An actual helicopter scaled for Minimates! Think of the hollow mountain playset they could also make! It can't lose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 (edited) Hmm, okay. Just checked the top 10 lists. Sailor Moon isn't on there. My previous information was based on an Italian site, and I did not take that into consideration. If you know anything about Italian animation you know why that's a problem. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/ratings-anime.php Haruhi Suzumiya is on there. Nice. And Pokemon is high up on the over-rated list. Still, I'll be interested to see how the numbers turn in 2014. Sailor Moon is 20 years old after all. Edited August 13, 2012 by TM2 Dinobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Sailor Moon is 20 years old after all. Well past the age of consent! :tongue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Actually, we should upload that smiley and call it :bhm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hmm, okay. Just checked the top 10 lists. Sailor Moon isn't on there. My previous information was based on an Italian site, and I did not take that into consideration. If you know anything about Italian animation you know why that's a problem. http://www.animenews...tings-anime.php Haruhi Suzumiya is on there. Nice. And Pokemon is high up on the over-rated list. Still, I'll be interested to see how the numbers turn in 2014. Sailor Moon is 20 years old after all. Pokemon is definitely the most recognizable with a mainstream American audience, though. But it's time has probably passed; I think, if you really wanted to capture a large audience for an anime property, then Avatar: the Last Airbender is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) I'd probably buy Avatar 'mates. Definitely would not buy Sailor Moon or Pokemon or most other anime(ish) properties. Plenty of cool army building potential. Akira would be the bees knees though. Edited August 14, 2012 by Turtle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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