Danny Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Hi all, I know I don't post a great deal here now but couldn't not post this! Minimates Central began on September 21st 2003 and on Sunday it'll be celebrating its 5 year anniversary! Even though I have cut back on updating the other sections since relaunching the site nearly a year ago it has remained very popular, with more people visiting and maxing out more bandwidth than ever before. I thank everyone who visits and gets something out of the reviews despite the relative crudeness of the website itself - hey, I never said I was a web designer! I also need to pass on a huge debt of gratitude to Rad Kerrigan who stepped up to the plate last year and bravely told me "I'll do the reviews, mate!". Without Rad, Minimates Central quite literally wouldn't be here today. The vast majority of the reviews since the relaunch have been his and I am so immensely grateful for him for picking up the torch and carrying on my legacy. I've still done some reviews here and there but he is the main man now. Also thanks to Lobsterman for providing the "For A Few Dollars More" review and pics. Five years is a very long time and to still be regarded as a useful source of reviews after all this time is gratifying, especially when there are fantastic sites out there like Minimate Multiverse with its fun and friendly forum community, Minimate Headquarters with its news, reviews and off-the-wall zanyness, and Minimate Database with its incredibly comprehensive database of pictures of Minimate licenses new and old. Thank you to everyone who has made Minimates Central a success beyond my wildest dreams over these last 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Congratulations on the anniversary! It's been an essential site for me - I can't tell you how often I've visited Minimates Central as a reference or just to read the reviews. Bring on the next five years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Congrats on the anniversary, Danny! And a big thanks to you, of course, for putting it together and giving us all of the great reviews and pictures! However, my checking account is not your biggest fan, since I give a lot of credit for my Mini-addiction to the existence of Minimates Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'm not too good with 'Five year olds' but Central is an exception. All the best Danny . Thankyou. Thanks to Rad as well ,well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Huge kudos to Danny for starting the site and being instrumental in bringing so many of us together both here and on the art asylum site too. Thanks for the kind words guys. Happy Birthday Minimates Central. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SErge Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 congrats on the 5 years, i may be new here but i used your site for reviews and pics keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gledzee Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 GRATZ! it was your site that helped develop a serious love......i mean addiction to minimates keep it up there arnt many sites based in the UK that understand(if i hear one more person i know call them LEGO ill scream!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Has it really been 5 years? I've been frequenting your site since I got mixed up with all this Minimate madness, and your reviews inspired the Review section over at MMHQ, though its been pointed out time and again that we "are no Minimates Central". Here's to another 5 years, and 5 more on top of that, assuming the Cylons don't invade. We're kicking your ass at the annual Kickball event next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) All this time & I just never knew ....not a clue ...not an inkling . How many more of you are lurking at 'Headquarters' maybe or ......... here ......on the Multiverse............? ............Minimate Central IS FIVE edit: check the timing of mine & dragons post,there is no way I knew what he was going to post....spooky. Edited September 19, 2008 by buttheadsmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Boobies... Right now that I've got Danny's attention, I'd like to state that I hate MMC... I hate that it was the first place I found minimates using google (after looking for the rumored Batman C3 stuff) I hate that I was the first place that I saw reviews and pictures of all the lines that made me want them... but mostly I hate it for taking what was an itch and making it into a damn addiction!!! Congrats Danny, 5 years is practically an eternity on the internet. I know you're not really active any longer but kudos for being 'the first' and the catalyst that drew so many of us in. T. p.s. Give Rad a punch in the balls for me when you see him ( he'll understand!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 p.s. Give Rad a punch in the balls for me when you see him ( he'll understand!) It's only the traditional greeting for English ex-pats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyCarter Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Serious congratulations mate, if it wasnt for you, none of us would be here and thats a fact Serious congratulations mate, if it wasnt for you, none of us would be here and thats a fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Happy fifth, MMC! Seriously, Danny, you've done a great job with the site. I remember that after i got my first pack of minimates, i went online to find more, and you site was the first i found. You got me hooked, and i want to say thanks. Without you, i would never have known my favorite Six doesn't wear panties... Let's head for 5 more years of excellent reviews by Danny and The Crew, guys! Oh, and that punch goes double for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Man Danny, five years. And I visit the site nearly every dat too just to look for a new review. And I have to agree with TBT on one thing; my wallet hates you with a firey burning passion. That means you did well. In fact, your revies have beem make-or-break on whether or not I buy that particular Minimate. But I'm rambling so just Merry Birthday and another to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aapje Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 congrads, man those are 5 fine years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Those 5 years sure went fast, Congratulations Danny! It's thanks to your site that I became a Minimates fan in the first place. Viva La MMC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Donster Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Congratulations on 5 years of sobriety Danny, I didn't think you'd make it 5 days without taking a drink myself. TBT and Rad gave you 3 days and you'd be hitting the sauce. What, this isn't a party for Danny staying off the juice? What the hell is Minimate Central and what do you mean I've had too much to drink? Seriously Danny, congratulations and thank you for giving us a safe haven to talk about Mates back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thankfully we're over that little debacle called "hiatus" Man, that's awesome and terrible at the same time. I feel old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jatta Pake Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Happy Belated Birthday Minimates Central! You guys are going down in our next Kickball game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J.V. Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 Yappy...Oops....I mean HAPPY Birthday MiniMate Central! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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