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    Back from the dead!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

    Posted

    By the way - I have an interesting question - what is it about the BSG license and mates that seems to invite all this negativity? Is this one of those love 'em or hate 'em licenses?

    I don't know if it is the license or not, but having seen the entire series and re-watching again, there seems to be a LOT of love/hate throughout the entire show. I think it is the nature of BSG in general. :D

    How long can the army building go on?

    in Marvel Minimates

    Posted

    The SHIELD agents could be in two different waves. There could always be both male and female agents. You know something like:

    New Nick Fury/ Female SHIELD agent

    Variant: Dum Dum Dugan

    Next wave:

    Maria Hill/ Male SHIELD agent

    Variant: Sharon Carter

    Hand could be done a few times too, in different colors. Not to mention that ANY of the army builders would be welcome, IMHO, in more than one wave, even if they did not have any different paint aps. It is hard to want a ton of the main character that is now packed with the army man. Box sets, please!

    Back from the dead!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

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    I was very happy to see the red stripe cylons and hope that it means some pairings for another wave or something but even if it was just another 5 pack of cylons or something like that I think it would be awesome. They did mention (if I remember correctly) that TRU wanted to have cylons in the two packs because they felt that that is what would sell well.

    Looking at their Ghostbusters & Marvel lineups, it would appear packaging good guys with bad guys IS TRU's philosophy about selling Minimates. I've always believed it, and I hope Diamond picks up on it for their regular Minimate lines too.

    So Say We All!

    Back from the dead!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

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    I did not have to go in to work at my usual time today so I had a chance to swing by my nearest TRU. They had a complete case of wave 2 out. They also had a full set of the Ghostbuster wave 2 on the peg just below it. I was soo excited. :D I am sure they would not still be there on Thursday (the next chance I would have to get out there). They are awesome mates. I am glad to get the final Cylons, although it is bitter sweet to see the end of these, especially without my Natalie :wub: or my Racetrack. :blush:

    Minimates back at Target

    in Marvel Minimates

    Posted

    So, I was at my local Super Target today and guess what I happened to find in the miscellaneous toy aisle, the one that has bobble heads and random card packs. I found minimates! Unfortunately for Target, the minimates that they had were a complete (comic shop) case of the Hulk movie wave. I think I saw these at another local Target too. The Super Target also had what appeared to be a complete case of Star Trek wave 3 minimated also. Both minimate sets were listed at $7.99 per pack. Has anyone else come accross these at Target?

    I had not seen this posted anywhere, so I thought it post-worthy.

    I do not know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. We were all clamoring for minimates to return to Target, so it is good to see them back. The bad part is, they are minimates that are at least a year old and that did not sell too well on there first run.

    Classic X-Men and X-Factor boxsets!

    in Marvel Minimates

    Posted

    I would imagine that 4 figures hit some pre- determined affordable price rather than 5 figures which slide over it.

    I would agree. Most likely production costs went up and they did not want to raise the cost of a set too much from what they were charging. Cut a character = maintain a profit = DST continues making the characters we love sooooo much.

    Back from the dead!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

    Posted

    I just don't want this to end in tears cdubya. If BSG continues past this next wave ,selling successfully then nobody more than me will be happier....without pills ;)

    No worries 'mate, but all lines end in tears (to degrees). I'm content with what we're getting, I just wish more people would revel in this minor-miracle rather than piss-on the parade; it gives an impression that no-one cares or are supporting this (remember, we have DST spies in our midst!).

    *I must also apologize that I tend to overlook the fact that the majority of our family do not have easy access to the products. Just ask, folks...many are willing to help.

    My local TRU did not stock these until after I had bought them from the TRU near my Grandmother (almost two weeks later). They sold through a box and they have at least three more cases on the shelf. If anyone wants a set, anywhere, let me know (PM me).

    New TRU Marvel Wave Due Out Soon?

    in Marvel Minimates

    Posted

    Well, STILL no new Marvel at my one and only. Have not seen anything but the 4 packs left from W2 and 3 cases of the movie wave. <_< I need my BE/MS pack! :sad:

    On a lighter note, I found a case of Ghostbusters (missing one Stay Puft set and one Washinton Square set) on a peg next to the BSG minis. :thumbsup:

    New TRU Marvel Wave Due Out Soon?

    in Marvel Minimates

    Posted

    Having found complete waves of both one and two on the shelves when I picked them up it was:

    Wave one:

    2x Iron Man movie exclusive

    2x Hulk movie exclusive

    2x Spidey and Kraven

    3x Spidey and Shocker

    3x Spidey and Venom

    Wave two:

    1x Punisher movie exclusive

    2x WM and UJ

    3x Hulk and Doom

    3x Spidey and Gobby

    3x Wolvie and Maggy

    With the Wolverine movie wave in the format of wave one

    2x Agent Zero exclusive

    2x Silver Fox exclusive

    2x

    3x

    3x

    I don't remember which was which with the movie wave.

    Now off to check and see if my TRU has gotten in the latest Marvel wave (or Ghostbusters :(

    New TRU Marvel Wave Due Out Soon?

    in Marvel Minimates

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    It has to be I was told that they got 1 case of 12 and there 11 still on the peg. I don't know why it is one per case every other one was 2 per case?!? But I guess DST figured that if they were putting a wave out with Spiderman, Wolverine, Iron Man, & Captain America who would care about the other characters.

    Actually, two per case is not always correct. As for the last wave (not WO), there were three each of the box set couples, two Wonderman/Union Jack packs and only one Punisher/Jigsaw pack per case. Why in this case they decided to do the only exclusive characters as the single pack is beyond me; although it could be that they figure the 'main' characters are going to sell better than the Thunderbolts. Good hunting everyone!

    T-2: Wave 1 announced!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

    Posted

    If you opt for there free shipping, it depends on stock level. Their website says that the free shipping option can take a few days to process and a few days to ship. I recently placed two different orders to them (both were on in stock items over $75), but each order ended up being the last item of one of the items I ordered. My purchase sent those items from in stock to 2-5 days. They were going to hold both orders, but I told them about placing two orders and the just rearranged them. I got all in stock items on Wednesday (orders placed Saturday and Monday morning). The first order I ever placed with them, took a little over a week before I got my items. I guess it just depends. If you are concerned, email them; they are really great at responding and are very friendly.

    Back from the dead!

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

    Posted · Edited by Onyx_6

    Too TRUe. I realize that we're being bombarded with 'mates already this Summer, but please get out there and show some support this time (or help other board-members out). We simply must get to Series 2 and those intriguing "surprises" that were eluded-to! Whether this news excites you or not, I think we all can agree on how important the success of these TRU exclusives (all of them: Marvel, Terminator, Ghostbusters, BSG,) are to the continuation of Minimates at retail.

    I have been showing my support with all of the TRU waves as such. I knew that I would be getting a complete set elsewhere (LCS, online) but I still bought a complete set just to show support for minimates in general (yes, even including the Spiderman wave). I did not want to be one of those people that just buys the exclusive and lets the rest sit. I have been on the eBay side of that scenario too many times with other lines (Hasbro <_< ). It sucks.

    A side note: My TRU has restocked numerous times the WO wave, including variants. I would be happy to get anyone what they need of the TRU wave at cost. Just send me a PM.

    BSG Minimates cancelled

    in TV, Movie, & Video Game Minimates

    Posted

    If the cases were set up similar to the Marvel TRU waves with 5 packs or even four packs to a case, we could get the rest of these essential characters in a wave or two. As an added incentive for TRU, some of the characters could be packed with toaster cylons; there are a few modern ones that could still be made and with the final episode a few of the Razor 'classic' cylons could be thrown in:

    Cavil with classic Warrior

    Kara with Leobon

    Anders and Athena

    ______ with Stealth Cylon

    Box Set:

    Ellen

    Tori

    Doral

    Simon

    Or something like that.

    So, I called one pack spot on. :rolleyes: And I had three characters, just not together, in my assumption for the first wave... Sorry, I just had to toot my own horn there. :D

    Now, no matter what characters we fet, I am so ecstatic! This continuation is exactly what will work for the line, especially with the 7 inch characters continuing to sell. I do not think that any of these will be left on the self at my TRU when they hit. :thumbsup:

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