Mystery Man Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 I've had the online search page for "minimates" on TRU.com pulled up for weeks and check it repeatedly. Nothin' yet. Boo hiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 So I gotta go back into a store to check? One does not simply walk into TRU this time of year. There is an madness there that does not sleep. Or look where their pushing those carts. Amatures... using carts. >pffft< Always annoying when the laymen wander into our turf isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Checked my local TRU tonight - no luck. Good thing TRU has extra-long holiday hours right now. It lets paranoid collectors check almost at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 ohhh turtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Good thing TRU has extra-long holiday hours right now. It lets paranoid collectors check almost at any time. I love the holiday hours i can go right before work, and if i am luck i will have new minimates to entertain me at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Initial thoughts: Captain America is nicely done. I think a better match could have been made for Crossbones, but it's a nicely done 'mate. Crossbones is great. He comes with an assault rifle, pistol, and knife. He's got the big armor vest, a brown webbing vest, a brown pouch belt, and a leg holster. You can display a lot of looks. The only problem with the webbing gear is that it blocks the crossbones so you can only see a white X in the middle of his chest. An extra set of black arms with rolled up sleeves would have made this guy over the top. The lack of top of head tampo isn't noticible to me. Thor is neat-o. He's got leg circles and an otherwise very classic looking design. A couple of issues, though. First, the paint applications on the helmet aren't sharp. There is quite a gap of yellow paint on the helmet. Not pretty, but not a fatal flaw either. Second, this is the same cape that came with EM Thor. It's a goop piece, but it doesn't fit with the helmet/hair piece well. It's impossible to get all the way on his head. A boiling bath ought to fix it easily. Balder is very simple, clean and nicely done. He's very dead-on to my image of Balder. Leaves nothing wanting. Overall, I'm very pleased with these. I snapped a couple of pics, but, and I'm sorry, I am pretty exhausted tonight. I'll upload and post them in morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rx78jj Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Checked my local Toys R Us today and found the wave except for Bones and Cap. I did manage to pick up Balder. Not half bad. Alas, just like everywhere else, the employees don't know what your talking about and the place is a mess!!!! Seriously, its like a grenade blew up in the isles and forget about finding anything where its supposed to be. I am so glad I don't work there. Just seeing the pile of toys laying near the price checker makes me feel sorry for the poor guy who has to restock after hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Bleh. The SKU is the same number as the previous 2 waves. 646982. Not really worth calling around and going on a wild goose chase. These should appear online soon... I think they hit stores early due to quick shipments around this time. Trucks arrive practically every other day or daily to restock stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you remember last year, the wave with Warlock and Magik also turned up around this time, but I don't think most of us found it until January. So I wouldn't go crazy hunting if I were you; collector's toys like Minimates just aren't that big a priority this time of year. I'd like to at least see them on the web site before Christmas, though, if only to take advantage of the Christmastime TRU Rewards period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I snapped a couple of pics, but, and I'm sorry, I am pretty exhausted tonight. I'll upload and post them in morning. 11:30 AM EST. No pictures. I find your lack of commitment... disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If you remember last year, the wave with Warlock and Magik also turned up around this time, but I don't think most of us found it until January. I think I found them New Year's Eve morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I snapped a couple of pics, but, and I'm sorry, I am pretty exhausted tonight. I'll upload and post them in morning. 11:30 AM EST. No pictures. I find your lack of commitment... disappointing. Busted. Turns out today is something of a doozy. Revised promise: When I get back to the office I'll post pics. Before I return any calls or start any work. My priorities aren't that out of whack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) My "smart" phone automatically deleted the pics from my phone after uploading them to google+. I shared a couple there, but will have to download/reupload them in a bit when I'm in front of a computer. Now with crappy pics. Thor and Balder Cap- I don't recognize this hair, but it works well with this militant looking Cap. The flag on Cap's shoulder is incredible. Cap and Crossbones- plenty of accessories. Thor's messy dye-job Asgardians Assemble! Yeah, these are crappy pics. Use them to supplement the awesome pics Zach has shared. Any pic requests? I'll be happy to snap some tonight with a little more effort and post them quickly. Edited November 29, 2011 by Turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 How about the Kirby Thor dressed as Sif? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thanks for the pics -- I still haven't gotten complete TRU samples, so mine are missing a few accessories (half of Crossbones' gear, Cap's alt hair, Balder's sword, etc.) Happy to see everything they actually come with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Can I get one of Beta Ray Bill giving a horsey-ride to Balder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'd like to see a pic of a Turtle special breakfast sandwich. Luke had a great one. I bet yours would be just as delicious looking. :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 (edited) Could I see a better picture of Crossbones' web harness? I'm wondering if it would work for Winter Solider... Edit: Never mind. After looking at it more closely, I realize it's the same harness that came with Norman Osborn, just in brown. Thought we had a new piece. Edited November 29, 2011 by boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'd like to see a pic of a Turtle special breakfast sandwich. Luke had a great one. I bet yours would be just as delicious looking. :biggrin: From now on all first-time finders must also post pics of a breakfast sanwich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Behind-the-scenes: Zola's purple castle, pre-Photoshop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I assume the PS will make Zola's castle look less... pastel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Did that castle come with Dora the Explorer? I think my daughter has that. Not sure if that makes it more or less threatening.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I think that castle belongs to Dr. Doomsy. http://bobs-minimate-blog.blogspot.com/2011/02/dr-doomsy-hello-kitty-dr-doom-minimate.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I think the pink and purple pastel is pretty intimidating. Steak and egg sandwich with avocado and aioli with a side of homemade chips. It's not strictly a breakfast sandwich, but it was delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 We've got some great chefs here! I would love to eat that for breakfast before I head to TRU for the daily morning minimate hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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