NorthRaider Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 By the way - for those still looking - I got those from the TRU on Winchester Blvd (by the Winchester Mystery House) in San Jose. They were in the Marvel aisle, and they still had quite a few sets when I went back on Saturday. I am oddly interested in this bit of information --- isn't the Winchester Mystery House, well, haunted? And to think we're talking about ghosts in this thread too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_cbecker Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 By the way - for those still looking - I got those from the TRU on Winchester Blvd (by the Winchester Mystery House) in San Jose. They were in the Marvel aisle, and they still had quite a few sets when I went back on Saturday. I am oddly interested in this bit of information --- isn't the Winchester Mystery House, well, haunted? And to think we're talking about ghosts in this thread too I think they did a Ghosthunters episode there and didn't find much - but if they filmed there to begin with, it suggests that there is at least rumors of paranormal experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I see.....now that I'm NOT in San Jose.....they release minimates!! >_< I was visiting in October and No One had any mates anywhere.......lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (by the Winchester Mystery House) in San Jose. Cool! I'd love to be near that place (or get to visit it)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Is it the red staypuft? That's the only set I'm missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xybot Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I picked up the 2 variant sets ... and I just noticed that the Tully is not fixed! It still has the wrong label. And I know that it came straight out of the case, it was not a leftover. Any of you others ... is your Tully fixed? Was it just the nametag that was supposed to be different or was there something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modefan Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Aside from the 2 update packs - Does anyone know if the other releases have any variations? Is the packaging still the same or does it have a different image on the back? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 DSTMatt just posted "The Carpathian cometh..." on his Twitter page. This HAS to be a Vigo reference, right? He doesn't really post anything on his Twitter account except Minimate hints and pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimadman Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I hope it's not another box set. Not sure why but I prefer being able to choose which ones I get and the third boxset is pretty weak. BTW my TRU has the rerelease wave if anyone wants them PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I hope it's another 4-pack: Viggo Scolari brother #1 Scolari brother #2 GB2 Egon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 DSTMatt just posted "The Carpathian cometh..." on his Twitter page. This HAS to be a Vigo reference, right? He doesn't really post anything on his Twitter account except Minimate hints and pictures... Thank you! That's been bugging me for the last half-hour. I knew it was familiar, but I just couldn't remember why... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 OOOO! Vigo! I wonder if he'll come with the first ever full scale Minimate painting. After all, it would only make sense. Make it a lenticular so you can show the effect where it changed to floating head over river of slime. On second thought, don't. It would be hard to make sure it stays at the picture you want it at. However, reversable is fine. Print it double sided! Though where are you going to put the epic Ghostbusters Win picture then...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamsm8 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I hope it's another 4-pack: Viggo Scolari brother #1 Scolari brother #2 GB2 Egon Seems unlikely since the first three boxsets included two Ghostbusters each. So I'm thinking a non-possessed Dana Barrett, Viggo, and then two Ghostbusters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 well since we have a 3rd boxset would it be more likely to be a 3rd tru wave since we have a had a wave for each boxset? I dont thing the best of wave would count as its own wave Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufemizm Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I picked up the 2 variant sets ... and I just noticed that the Tully is not fixed! It still has the wrong label. And I know that it came straight out of the case, it was not a leftover. Any of you others ... is your Tully fixed? Was it just the nametag that was supposed to be different or was there something else? The "fixed" Tully should have the Spengler name tag and the straps should be green not grey. See: http://www.artasylum.com/gallery/best-of-g...ters-minimates/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Redfield Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 DSTMatt just posted "The Carpathian cometh..." on his Twitter page. This HAS to be a Vigo reference, right? Yup! Vigo the Carpathian AKA Vigo the Cruel, Vigo the Torturer, Vigo the Unholy and Vigo the Butch. I can't wait for whatever wave/boxset it is that they're going to announce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawcanada Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) The completist in me is tempted by the new Tully, but I feel the changes are too minor for me to see any point in getting it. Same with the revamped Slimer. Maybe if they put the two of them in a set together. However with hints of a GB2 based boxset on the way, can't wait to see more . After Marvel, GB is quickly becoming my favourite licence. It's a shame they won't take any characters or elements from the old cartoon. It would provide them with another for everyone, including Janine and gives them access to some interesting ghosts. Edited January 13, 2010 by Caracal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Redfield Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) I have to agree, I don't think I can see myself buying the revamped Louis and Slimer...as long as I don't cave in when I see them. Though picking up a couple of Louis' to get the GB2 arms for GB2 GBs might be a different story... Also, didn't AA say something about a possible reworking of the license with Sony to do Real Ghostbusters stuff awhile back? Edited January 13, 2010 by Brad Redfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawcanada Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If they have, I haven't heard. I heard they weren't going to as it would be considered kiddy/childish or something along those lines (even though fans like myself would be in their mid twenties). Be great if they did though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufemizm Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 It's $15 retail to get both revamped packs, and you know you can't live without them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawcanada Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ahh but I live in the UK mate, so it's not like I can walk to my local TRU to pick one up For two minor changes that I can live without, it doesn't seem worth the hassle of eBay or pesting one of the nice people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ahh but I live in the UK mate, so it's not like I can walk to my local TRU to pick one up For two minor changes that I can live without, it doesn't seem worth the hassle of eBay or pesting one of the nice people here. Never pester the nice people here....concentrate on the assholes! Uh sorry guys...er.... not you Blacksun,um..Minimadman...Not you Sam...no way Allen not you...sorry Tim didn't mean you....or Boyd no way.........sorry Shane, Luke,MiniJeff....jjwspider no chance...none of you others either....not Hulk .... .........maybe Groundhog :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Ahh but I live in the UK mate, so it's not like I can walk to my local TRU to pick one up For two minor changes that I can live without, it doesn't seem worth the hassle of eBay or pesting one of the nice people here. Never pester the nice people here....concentrate on the assholes! Uh sorry guys...er.... not you Blacksun,um..Minimadman...Not you Sam...no way Allen not you...sorry Tim didn't mean you....or Boyd no way.........sorry Shane, Luke,MiniJeff....jjwspider no chance...none of you others either....not Hulk .... .........maybe Groundhog :biggrin: Perhaps T42. Though he hardly ever trades online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) I broke down and got 'food belly' Slimer today... I was surprised I could actually read "Spangler" on Luis' revised torso (as all my other Ghostbusters are dingy dark names) but did not buy him. Overall I consider Slimer a legit variant worth rebuying while new Luis is a novelty at best only worth getting if you missed out the first time. FUN FACT: If you need a top-hole-free clear head Food-belly Slimer has one under his "blob" Edit: Well I feel slow and like the last person to the party to know this, but when I was putting Food Belly Slimer with the rest of my Ghostbuster mates I noticed although Egon/Peter share a jacket piece Ray and Winston are different sculpts completely.... now I feel even more justified in my decision to just collect minimates instead of the Matty collector figures, since at least these didn't skimp on all identical bases. (and I know the cost differences between making a new minimate jacket and a new 6 in torso is so huge it's insane to fault Mattel for this, but still I give points for the effort) Edited January 14, 2010 by dr baghead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ufemizm Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Ahh but I live in the UK mate, so it's not like I can walk to my local TRU to pick one up For two minor changes that I can live without, it doesn't seem worth the hassle of eBay or pesting one of the nice people here. Oh, I'm sorry... Yeah, you can live without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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