blacksun1520 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Oh, I forgot to mention I picked mine up from TRU. I didn't realize they were so hard to find. If anyone wants me to pick these up for them, send me a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b00sted Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I know I am not on here as much anymore *darn monster trucks* anyways I hate to spam in a way but just wanted to let ya guys know I updated my sales thread and pretty much cut my prices in half on what I had left and selling it at a loss. No sense it to sit on a shelf no longer loved when it can be in someone else's hands and the money can then be spent on my boy and some awesome stuff for him. http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/index.php?showtopic=11820&page=4#entry260112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta chameleon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Now that I have had these in my hand for over a week, and I have been able to mess around with them a bunch, I have been enjoying them more and more. I was especially excited to pick up the snake so that I could add him my Battle Beast Snake Army. The only thin I was puzzled by is the fact that the snake is a diamondback rattlesnake (fitting the desert theme of all the bad guys) but both versions of him are green. I am sure this was done to give the bad guys some variety, as you wouldn't want them all to be very sandy colored. But, I decided that I wanted to have one done up as a diamondback rattlesnake. So I picked up an extra snake and did a quick paintjob of him as an Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. I named him Crotalus. Let me know what you guys think. And the full group, my newest additions to the Snake Army. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Incredible work, delta! I still haven't picked up any BBs, but if I do, I'll be repainting them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Whoa ho ho, fella! That is one impressive paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 A truly beautiful custom.......quick paintjob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Wow, great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Delta, that's great work. I thought the snake was tan in the comic, but the comic-based specialty toy ended up being a light green. Not sure why! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta chameleon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Delta, that's great work. I thought the snake was tan in the comic, but the comic-based specialty toy ended up being a light green. Not sure why! Yeah, I thought both being green was an odd choice, but it just inspired me to paint an extra one up anyways. Something this line really has in spades is detail in the sculpt. It has really gotten me excited to pick up more and paint some up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta chameleon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Here's a quick beast I made from mixing up parts from an extra minimate I had. After I got Kuma from the Street Fighter vs Tekken line, I was bound and determined to make him a minimate. I realize that there's a bit of wear on the armor that needs to be touched up. I was just excited to get him together and working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Really makes me want to get a Kuma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridureyu Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hey guys - nice custom work!!!!!!!!Anyway, I picked up some of the TRU exclusives (the two new figures and one 2-pack of repaints). The followup review will go up on Nerditis tomorrow, and I'll link it here. Essentially, I really like the two new guys with only minor nitpicks (though Antalor's hands won't stay on), but Spidron has the exact same problems as Fenruk, and that's sad. So it'll overall be more complimentary in tone, but still be upset about the quality control. I love the new spider colors, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I picked up the moose/bat set last week; very cool. The bat might be my favorite, though I confess that I stuck him in my Batman box, and he's an updated Man-Bat. I might try to fiddle around with him and make him more comics accurate, but he's so nice I'll probably keep him as is. Oh, one tip for Kuma quick customizing: Volstagg's armored torso works really nicely with him, and gives him the extra belly mass you'd expect in a bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That Battle Bear is way cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Very nice customs! I also love seeing that as more people pick these up that they're seeing how cool they really are. Hopefully more people feel this way and a series two happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawk_Jones Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Very cool customs, love the potential for that in this line even if they're not my cup of tea. That said and hopefully you are reading this Zach, if DST ever does a High Evolutionary Minimate I would be all over some BB's to kitbash as his creations! I'm sure I would not be the only one to do so which in turn would help spur some BB sales Zach... just saying. Plus HE would make for a cool looking 'mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridureyu Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 http://nerditis.com/2013/02/27/life-in-plastic-toy-review-followup-toys-r-us-exclusive-battle-beasts/ Everything is cool except the quality control! As long as that picks up, we'll be good. I was pretty impressed by MOOSE AND SQUIRREL, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Technically, a moose's legs are unguligrade, but points for making me look that up. Edited February 27, 2013 by Lobsterman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 http://nerditis.com/2013/02/27/life-in-plastic-toy-review-followup-toys-r-us-exclusive-battle-beasts/ Everything is cool except the quality control! As long as that picks up, we'll be good. I was pretty impressed by MOOSE AND SQUIRREL, though. Your TRU is charging $10? All the ones I've seen are $7.49, same as TRU's website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridureyu Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks for the info, Lobsterman! I'll fix it... And my TRU charged me $10, but some stores are "Bump-Up" stores and do that. I'll edit it. Fun fact - the spider under the bed? His leg fell off while I was carefully placing him there, and he collapsed. But the pose worked, so I kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmeaux Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have one of those "bump it up" stores here. But I've never seen them up the price of Minimates by $2.50. That's just...obnoxious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridureyu Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 This store makes up for it by occasionally pricing NECA stuff at $9.99, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Very cool customs, love the potential for that in this line even if they're not my cup of tea. That said and hopefully you are reading this Zach, if DST ever does a High Evolutionary Minimate I would be all over some BB's to kitbash as his creations! I'm sure I would not be the only one to do so which in turn would help spur some BB sales Zach... just saying. Plus HE would make for a cool looking 'mate! BB seem to be selling just fine on their own, but be sure to tell DSTChuck that a High Evolutionary Minimate would take this thing to a whole other level. #wundagooooooal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Very cool customs, love the potential for that in this line even if they're not my cup of tea. That said and hopefully you are reading this Zach, if DST ever does a High Evolutionary Minimate I would be all over some BB's to kitbash as his creations! I'm sure I would not be the only one to do so which in turn would help spur some BB sales Zach... just saying. Plus HE would make for a cool looking 'mate! BB seem to be selling just fine on their own, but be sure to tell DSTChuck that a High Evolutionary Minimate would take this thing to a whole other level. #wundagooooooal So, does a second series seem likely now or is it still too soon to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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