NorthRaider Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Oh, you'd be surprised... P.S. It's not just the Minimate completists who bought them, you know... a lot of Madonna fans and 80s-nostalgic people who've never even heard of Minimates probably bought these too. Edited February 6, 2009 by NorthRaider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndieMate Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Oh, you'd be surprised... P.S. It's not just the Minimate completists who bought them, you know... a lot of Madonna fans and 80s-nostalgic people who've never even heard of Minimates probably bought these too. Did you buy it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Oh, you'd be surprised... P.S. It's not just the Minimate completists who bought them, you know... a lot of Madonna fans and 80s-nostalgic people who've never even heard of Minimates probably bought these too. Did you buy it? It was never sold here in the Philippines, but I'm actually getting them in a pending trade with a boardie here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infallible Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 First BTTF, than Rocky, now this? Doesn't DST know by now that these don't sell? I'm partially in agreement with our dour friend here. I'm pretty burned out on the movie 'Mates. Don't get me wrong, I think a line like this is better than others (like man with no name), but it's just not "all that" as the kids might say (or have said ten years ago). When a very collector-centric fanbase like Trek doesn't make it, does even Ghostbusters stand a chance? Maybe it's only intended for a box set or two, and if so, then I think that's a better strategy. But I'm still a bit bitter over not getting the rest of Rocky and the recent termination of BSG and Trek. This is on top of previous non-starters like LotR, Street Fighter, and 24. While I don't blame DST for it, there's also lingering feelings over the loss of DC. I guess I just can't get too excited about this or something like T2 in light of what's gone on in the past in regards to unfinished lines. Not finishing things has become a pattern in the MiniMate world, and it's a bit disheartening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My wife is surprising excited about this line. In fact, she would like to request the following: - Slimer in translucent green plastic - Proton packs with translucent energy stream attachments - Janine the secretary - the Stay-Puff man - a Statue of Liberty playset (just the head) that has a sound feature so when you press the button you hear Bill Murray singing "Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher" Let's make it happen, DST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Can I just say again how AWESOME this is? Ok, thanks. And some thoughts: Maybe Tully has parts that make him human and will come with a Colander. (sp? And the second boxset should be Winston, Ray, Janine and Slimer. An exclusive pack of Gozer and that painter dude with Viggo the Carpathian painting would cover villains for both movies. At least villains that make sense. Am I the only one who is going to be buying whipped cream and recreating the end of the movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Well, I'm in the minority on this one. The movie was OK, but I don't see the big deal here. I probably won't be picking these up. Minimates need pre-orders to get produced sooo...... Not me. Sorry to all the GB lovers, but I'm still mad because the BSG minimates got cancelled(put on hold, resting, whatever). Another wasted license.(just my opininion, please don't crucify me. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I can't wait to cross the "lines' XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Don't cross the streams. It would be bad. Edited February 6, 2009 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Resurrection Bob Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm fuzzy on the whole good/bad thing. What do you mean, "bad"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 This is the best shit ever! YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwspider Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I saw this at work and couldn't post - but this is fantasticly awesome news. I can't wait to get some Ghostbuster mates! Here's hoping that they don't forget about the remaining 'busters and we get some of the more famous ghosts. Oh, and a Stay Puft - no GB line is complete without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I agree that some of the signature ghosts would be nice (I would absolutely go crazy if they made a yellow taxi with a skeleton driver) but how feasible are they on the Minimate body? I'm with with the master customisers here on how they'd make Slimer - and as as a key part of the recognition factor of the license we should definitely get one. But how would you make Librarian ghost? A translucent Minimate resembling an old woman might be a tougher sell. Finally, to all the naysayers who don't get it - more than BTTF, more than Rocky, more than a lot of the movie/TV mates, , these would make great toys. And the fact there has been Ghostbusters lines in the past and Mattel are making them now (plus the Kubricks) means that it should be viable as much more than a "niche" product. The Ghostbusters look, the logo, the signature bad guys are all instantly recognisable to many people. Getting it out in an anniversary year, as well as the hype surrounding the new game (next best thing to a new movie) should mean that DST have the timing in these spot on. I am still massively excited, if you couldn't tell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) Well, I'm in the minority on this one. The movie was OK, but I don't see the big deal here. I probably won't be picking these up. Minimates need pre-orders to get produced sooo...... Not me. Sorry to all the GB lovers, but I'm still mad because the BSG minimates got cancelled(put on hold, resting, whatever). Another wasted license.(***just my opininion, please don't crucify me. ) That is your opinion bilbofett & whilst I hope that it will not be another wasted licence I completely understand your stance. I must admit I have had my own periods of Minimate negativity recently mainly due to the BSG/ST disappointments & have made my feelings known. I really believe that GB will be a commercial revelation for AA/DST if they don't try & stretch it too far. You (bilbofett) will I hope forgive me for using your post as an example of the increasing trend, by members posting, to try & 'qualify'*** personal opinions & convictions . Your opinion & everybody else's opinion is valuable & should be respected despite the fact that it doesn't agree with the 'supposed' majority here on a specific point. Edited February 6, 2009 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Awesome news. Getting a Bill Murray head means I can finally build a Don Juan (!), or Steve Zissou (!!!), or last but not least, my own Bob Harris minimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Finally, to all the naysayers who don't get it - more than BTTF, more than Rocky, more than a lot of the movie/TV mates, , these would make great toys. And the fact there has been Ghostbusters lines in the past and Mattel are making them now (plus the Kubricks) means that it should be viable as much more than a "niche" product. The Ghostbusters look, the logo, the signature bad guys are all instantly recognisable to many people. Instantly-recognisable .......the key factor. Absolutely spot-on Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphorge Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Four words: Hannibal Lecter eating Madonna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Four words: Hannibal Lecter eating Madonna. One word: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Four words: Hannibal Lecter eating Madonna. Thank you, I needed a good laugh this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Am I the only one who is going to be buying whipped cream and recreating the end of the movie? I don't know about whipped cream, but I would like an edible Stay-Puft maximate made out of real marshmellows. It beats the hell out of eating Madonna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Great news. I wil be getting these without a doubt. Now we just need art waork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 But how would you make Librarian ghost? A translucent Minimate resembling an old woman might be a tougher sell. Man, I HOPE they make her. That was the scariest one in the whole flick! Really spooked me as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymini30 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 My god.... How did i miss this?????? Fantastic news, i'll wait for the final views as i mostly buy Iron man and marvel Mates but good news, none the less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedian Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have to assume this means there will be at least one more set with Ray, Winston, Dana and, just for fun, Walter Peck, the Man With no Dick. There better be. DST better not go pulling a Brewer and canceling these before finishing the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You guys can't seriously tell me you bought the Desparately Seeking Susan pack... Four words: Hannibal Lecter eating Madonna. Excellent. I think I need to set up another photo shoot tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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