Cappy Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) 2009 was clearly a banner year for Minimates, DST really raised the bar on our favorite block figures. Increased accessories, the inclusion of army builders, some unusual character choices, and bold new licenses all added to last year's collecting intensity. Now, it's time to recognize that effort by voting in the 2009 Best (and Worst) Minimate poll. - In each category, vote for three (or sometimes one) Minimates you think best fit the bill, in order of preference. Base it on whatever you wish: detailing, character popularity, rarity, eye color. Feel free to campaign and argue in this thread all you'd like. - Balloting will be done by posting your votes in this thread. If you'd prefer, you may submit a private ballot to me (Cappy) via PM. - Only one ballot per member will be accepted. - The polls will be open for roughly two weeks, the vote ends at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, January 26th. - Feel free to include honorable mentions, half point votes, or whatever. These help with tie-breaking and worthy also-rans may get a mention. Best Minimate of 2009 Ballot The categories for the 2009 balloting will be: 01) BEST MINIMATE (3 choices) 02) WORST MINIMATE (3 choices) 03) BEST VARIATION (1 choice) - not just a labeled variant, but an alternate version of a previously released figure 04) WORST VARIATION (1 choice) - not just a labeled variant, but an alternate version of a previously released figure 05) SEXIEST MINIMATE (3 female and 3 male) 06) BIGGEST SLEEPER (3 choices) - "didn't see that one coming" - unexpectedly good, an unsung hero 07) BEST CELEBRITY LIKENESS (1 choice) 08) BEST 2-IN-1 MINIMATE (1 choice) - "need another so I can display both versions" 09) FAVORITE CUSTOM (3 choices) - see end of this post for eligible customs 10) BEST ACCESSORY (3 choices) 11) WORST ACCESSORY (3 choices) 12) BEST ACCESSORIZED MINIMATE (3 choices) 13) BEST PACKAGING (1 choice) 14) BEST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) 15) WORST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) 16) Because They Deserve It: BEST GHOSTBUSTER MINIMATE (3 choices) - any figure from that line, doesn't have to be a 'Buster 17) IN MEMORIAM (3 choices) - favorite 'Mate from a line that retired in previous years. Those lines are: Bruce Lee; Rock Mates; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Star Trek (3"); Lord of the Rings; Indie Mates; Street Fighter II; Speed Racer; DC (C3); DC (DC Direct); Movie 'Mates: 24, Desperately Seeking Susan, Rocky, Dollars Trilogy, Platoon, Silence of the Lambs The Minimates released in 2009 and eligible for your vote are: Promo 'Mates & Blanks: Art Asylum Diamond Select Toys ComicsPro Ghostbusters Free Comic Book Day 2009 Black AFX Fan Boy keychain Blue AFX Fan Boy keychain Green AFX Fan Boy keychain Red AFX Fan Boy keychain Unification Spock Barry Lyga's Goth Girl Marvel Wave 25: AIM Soldier Captain America (Bucky Barnes) Iron Man (bolt face) Iron Man (classic update) Red Hulk Red Skull (Nazi) Ska'ar Marvel Wave 26, Wolverine movie: Blob (movie) Deadpool (movie) Logan (movie bone claws) Sabretooth (movie special ops) Sabretooth (movie) Wolverine (movie special ops) Wolverine (movie) Marvel Wave 27, Ultimates: Ultimate Captain America (WWII) Ultimate Captain America Ultimate Hulk Ultimate Iron Man Ultimate Nick Fury Ultimate SHIELD Soldier Ultimate Thor Marvel Wave 28, X-Men: Deadpool Gambit Psylocke Sabretooth Sabretooth (first appearance) Skrull Wolverine Marvel Wave 29: Black Panther Armored Daredevil Hydra Agent Moon Knight Storm (90's) Wolverine (WWII) Wolverine (X-Force) Marvel Wave 30, Spider-Man: Electro Scorpion Spider-Girl House of M Spider-Man Insulated Spider-Man Ultimate Spider-Woman Vault Guard Marvel Wave 31: Black Bolt Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) Marvel Wave 32: Extremis Iron Man Titanium Man Marvel Heroes box set: Captain America Hulk Spider-Man Wolverine Marvel Villians box set: Dr Doom Green Goblin Magneto Red Skull (green suit) Marvel Champions box set: Angel (red) Black Widow Ghost Rider (Johny Blaze) Hercules Marvel Dark Avengers box set 1: Captain Marvel (Noh-Varr) Iron Patriot Spider-Man (Venom) Wolverine (Daken) Marvel Dark Avengers box set 2: Ares Hawkeye (Bullseye) Ms Marvel (Karla Sofen) Sentry Marvel Thunderbolts box set: Norman Osborn Penance Radioactive Man Venom (Mac Gargan) Marvel Infinity Gauntlet box set: Adam Warlock Drax the Destroyer Mephisto Thanos Marvel Punisher: War Zone box set: Frank Castle Jigsaw Mob Thug Armored Punisher Marvel Secret Invastion box set: Beast (Avengers) Jewel Phoenix Wolverine (first appearance) Marvel Secret Wars box set: Beyonder Photon Secret Wares Dr Doom Spider-Man (symbiote bond) Marvel Wolverine Through The Ages box set: James Howlett Logan Logan (old, duster) Wolverine (Weapon X) Marvel X-Factor box set: Beast (X-Factor) Cyclops (X-Factor) Iceman (X-Factor) Jean Grey (X-Factor) Marvel Silver Age X-Men box set: Beast (first appearance) Cyclops (first appearance) Iceman (first appearance) Marvel Girl (first appearance) Marvel Toys R Us exclusives: Union Jack Wonder Man (classic) Bullseye (black) Moonstone War Machine (Mk I, Tony Stark) Angel (X-Factor) Molecule Man Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) Warpath Hawkeye (old man) Logan (old man, red tank top) Silver Surfer (cosmic) Swordsman Marvel Toys R Us Wolverine exclusives: Agent Zero (movie) Logan Silver Fox (movie) Wolverine (tank top) Deadpool (movie final battle) Gambit (movie) Wolverine (damaged) Wolverine (movie WWII) Ghostbusters Toys R Us Wave 1: Library Ghost Peter Venkman (courtroom) Peter Venkman (slimed) Ray Stantz (gooey) Slimer (clear) Stay Puft (exploding) Terror Dog Washington Square Ghost Winston Zeddemore (GB2) Ghostbusters Toys R Us Wave 2: Egon Spengler (lab coat) Jogger Ghost Louis Tully (GB2) Slimer Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (happy) Taxi Driver Zombie Terror Dog (energized) Ghostbusters Box Set 1: Dana Barrett (possessed) Dr Egon Spengler (GB1) Dr Peter Venkman (GB1) Terror Dog (Louis Tully) Ghostbusters Box Set 2: Gozer Stay Puft (angry) Dr Ray Stantz (GB1) Winston Zeddemore (GB1) Ghostbusters Video Game box set: Architect Azetlor Black Slime Monster Chef Demassi Ghostbusters exclusives: Dr Ray Stantz (GB2) Slimer (glow-in-the-dark) Dr Peter Venkman (GB2) Stay Puft (glow-in-the-dark) Battlestar Galactica Toys R Us Wave 1: Aaron Doral Admiral Adama (dress uniform) Apollo (flightsuit) Brother John Cavil Cylon (stealth) Cylon (tylium mine) D'Anna Biers (Cylon fleet) Leoben Conoy Starbuck (unzipped) Battlestar Galactica Toys R Us Wave 2: Athena Chief Tyrol Colonel Tigh (eye patch) Ellen Tigh Sam Anders Simon Six (captivity) Tory Foster Battlestar Galactica exclusives: Cylon (Red Stripe) Starbuck (exhausted) Cylon Commander (gold) Hot Dog T2: Judgement Day Wave 1: Endoskeleton T-1000 T-800 T-800 (damaged) Kyle Reese T-800 Biker SWAT Officer T-800 (assault gear) T2: Judgement Day Wave 2: John Conner Sarah Conner (damaged) T-1000 (motorcycle cop) T-800 (combat) Sarah Conner (inmate) T-1000 (asylum assault) T2: Judgement Day Cyberdyne Assault box set: Dr Miles Dyson Endoskeleton (scorched) Sarah Conner (SWAT) Terminator (T-shirt damaged) T2: Judgement Day Terminator assortment: Endoskeleton (damaged) General John Conner T-1000 (silver) Terminator (half human) MovieMates, The Spirit box set: Octopus Sand Saref (catsuit) Silken Floss The Spirit (movie) MovieMates, The Spirit exclusives: Sand Saref (gown) The Spirit (movie, damaged) The custom Minimates nominated and eligible for your vote are: (click on the name to view the custom) Aquaman (Brave and the Bold) Batman - B&W Batmonger Bishop - Final Battle (Alien) Bride of Frankenstein Captain America (Earth-X ) Charlie Chaplin Duke (GI Joe) Dutch (Predator) Grey Beast Grim Reaper Han Solo (Star Wars) Hellboy IG-88 (Star Wars) Iron Man Hall Of Armor Iron Man Mark III Armor (clear resin) Iron Man - Samurai Armor Jack Torrance (The Shining) Jason Vorhees 2 (Friday 13th) Jason Vorhees 3 (Friday 13th) Johann Kraus (Hellboy/BPRD) Kaylee Fry (Firefly) Marcus Phoenix (Gears of War) Martian Manhunter (Blackest Night) The Maxx Morbius (Dr. Who) Mordo Pamela Vorhees (Friday 13th) Predator Roger (Hellboy/BPRD) Rorschach (Watchmen) Scarecrow (Aarkham Asylum) Stel Two-Face Warparth (X-Force) Warth - Blue Lantern The Wrecker General Zod Zorro Edited February 23, 2010 by Cappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 (edited) Thanks Cappy, I'm really looking forward to see how this will work out. However, I just want to emphasize again that you please make sure you'll include a link to each of your nominees! I'll at least try to update this post here on a daily basis and list all 'versers I received a PM from, so you can easily check if I received your PM. 01/09/10 The Crippler Dr. Baghead Nervous Glantern Mattalica Bob Harris Tenime_Art Boyd Shamrock Luke BannersID BrobotC BHM (link's missing, please send) MyniMyte Punisher Edited January 9, 2010 by Bob Harris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Are non-customerizers allowed to nominate customs by others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 I've narrowed it down to four! I really can't decide, I'll have to flip a coin or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey Cappy good to see our official best and worst of 2009 awards kicking off... We really should find a name for these? "The Adys" or "The Diggers" Perhaps in reference to either MMV's creator or the man who invented minimates.If anyone has a better idea shout out! T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 The Mateys? The Cubic Globe Awards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Hey Cappy good to see our official best and worst of 2009 awards kicking off... We really should find a name for these? "The Adys" or "The Diggers" Perhaps in reference to either MMV's creator or the man who invented minimates.If anyone has a better idea shout out! T. Worst.....'Grumpies' perhaps ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 That's a great idea! "And the Ady for best mate of 2009 goes to: Ultimate Hulk!" Sounds awesome! I don't know what's the best name for it, but we should have one!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 im just a little confised but heres a question,you cant vote for a custom you made yourself,huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Right now we are nominating customs that will be put on the voting list. Then every one will have chance to vote on those customs selected by their creators. Edited January 4, 2010 by Cappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 im just a little confised but heres a question,you cant vote for a custom you made yourself,huh? Actually it's the other way around: Customs will be nominated by their creators, each is allowed to nominate up to three. You can only nominate your own customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Submitted, that was tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I sent my submissions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Got mine in as well. The first two were easy, but I really struggled with the third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Man, I think I only did one custom in 2009, so I don't think I will have trouble narrowing mine down, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Since I already know what is submitted, I know that this is going to be tough! Some are pure awesomness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Tomorrow is the last day to come up with your nominations! Make sure to include a link to a pic of your customs! Speaking of: BHM, I was looking for your customs, but, zorry, I only found one pic. Can you send me a link to the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 First post updated with the official ballot and rules for 2009 voting. So get in there, my Minimate addicts, and let your voice be heard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Tomorrow is the last day to come up with your nominations! Make sure to include a link to a pic of your customs! Speaking of: BHM, I was looking for your customs, but, zorry, I only found one pic. Can you send me a link to the other one? I guess I forgot to send this If it's too late I'll try to go back with the Doc to....er...... yesterday Feel free to delete this post .....it will regenerate however within minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 01) BEST MINIMATE (3 choices) -Deadpool w 28 -Thanos Infinity Guantlet -Phoenix Secret Invasion 02) WORST MINIMATE (3 choices) -Gold Cylon Commander -Old Man Logan Wolverine TTA -Capt. Marvel Noh Var 03) BEST VARIATION (1 choice) -Phoenix Secret Invasion 04) WORST VARIATION (1 choice) -Old Man Logan TRU 05) SEXIEST MINIMATE (3 female and 3 male) Males -Penance -Colonel Tigh -Gambit X-men Origins: Wolverine Females -Goth Girl -Ellen Tigh -D'Anna Biers 06) BIGGEST SLEEPER (3 choices) -Goth Girl -Cosmic Silver Surfer -Azetlor 07) BEST CELEBRITY LIKENESS (1 choice) -Louis Tully GB boxset 1 08) BEST 2-IN-1 MINIMATE (1 choice) -Hydra Agent 09) FAVORITE CUSTOM (3 choices) -Grim Reaper -The Maxx -Iron Man Mark III Clear 10) BEST ACCESSORY (3 choices) -Mohawk -Karmic Staff -Surfers Board and Stand 11) WORST ACCESSORY (3 choices) -Wolverine Hairpiece from w28, w 29, Wolverine TTA, TRU w 4, Secret Invasion, Heroes -Green Slimer Base -Captain America mask - Heroes Boxset 12) BEST ACCESSORIZED MINIMATE (3 choices) -Deadpool w 28 -Ares -Sarah Conner SWAT Assault on Cyberdine 13) BEST PACKAGING (1 choice) -Secret Wars 14) BEST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) -Marvel w 28 15) WORST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) -Secret Wars 16) Because They Deserve It: BEST GHOSTBUSTER MINIMATE (3 choices) - Azetlor -Glow in the Dark Stay Puft -Energized Terror Dog 17) IN MEMORIAM (3 choices) -Omac -Galactus -Mr. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 (edited) Ok, I didn't know this was going to go into non-customs, so color me six types of confused. Edited January 11, 2010 by Shamrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Cappy or Bob Harris, Are customizers allowed to select their own creations for "Favorite Custom" or is that taboo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'd say it's a taboo, but Cappy's king. Otherwise, would anybody ever vote for himself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 My votes are in and just for the record, I didn't vote for any of my own customs. Why stack the odds in my favour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamsm8 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 01) BEST MINIMATE (3 choices) -Ares -Phoenix -Bullseye (Black) 02) WORST MINIMATE (3 choices) -Battle-Damaged Wolverine -Terminator (Half-Human) -Ultimate Hulk 03) BEST VARIATION (1 choice) -Green Goblin 04) WORST VARIATION (1 choice) -Logan (Old Man) 05) SEXIEST MINIMATE (3 female and 3 male) -Ares (sans armor) -Special Ops. Wolverine -Ultimate Nick Fury -Silver Fox -Moonstone -Starbuck 06) BIGGEST SLEEPER (3 choices) -Hawkeye (Old Man) -Red Skull (Green Suit) -Wolverine (Special Ops) 07) BEST CELEBRITY LIKENESS (1 choice) -Ultimate Nick Fury 08) BEST 2-IN-1 MINIMATE (1 choice) -Ultimate Nick Fury (Doubles as Iron-Man movie Nick Fury) 09) FAVORITE CUSTOM (3 choices) -Captain America (Earth X) -Batman B&W -Warth (Blue Lantern) 10) BEST ACCESSORY (3 choices) -Minigun -Proton Packs -Silver Surfer Board/Stand 11) WORST ACCESSORY (3 choices) -Magneto's Helmet -M95A1 Phased Plasma Rifle (cool in and of itself, poorly designed for minimates) -AIM Agent Larger Rifle 12) BEST ACCESSORIZED MINIMATE (3 choices) -Deadpool -Ares -Armored Punisher 13) BEST PACKAGING (1 choice) -X-Men First Appearance 14) BEST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) -Marvel Series 28 15) WORST BOX SET/WAVE (1 choice) -Wolverine: Through the Ages 16) Because They Deserve It: BEST GHOSTBUSTER MINIMATE (3 choices) -Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Happy) -Dr. Peter Venkman -Chef Demassi 17) IN MEMORIAM (3 choices) -Sauron -Batman (DCD Series 1) -The Man with No Name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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