Minimate

The typical span of time between announcement and release for these LCS waves is roughly 8-9 months. This wave was announced in February, so November sounds right. I have noticed TRU waves drop sooner, so I expect to see Series 26 popping up this Summer. Especially because of the recent TRU upheaval.

New Terminator waves would be awesome. I know KH means Kingdom Hearts, but what is IF2? 

Did anyone get pictures of the wave?

The upcoming Black Cat suffices as her classic look for me. It is definitely better than the Friends & Foes mate. I never understood the hate for that box set though, the Vulture and Doc Ock were well-executed. Especially for the time. I'd even say the Vulture mate still looks holds up today. 

I should have said accessories/parts. I don't understand how something so obvious as missing feet could be missed by QC. That's a shame.   

2 hours ago, BuffaloDelorean said:

I thought it was sarcasm...

I'll be serious now. I have noticed the movie waves (or at least those intended to align with release of said movie) have always seemed more hastily prepared. Most of this can be justifiably attributed to time constraints and lack of proper design information beforehand. Notable examples include the lack of a Goblin Glider with the TASM 2 Harry mate. That said, it is a shame people are receiving sets with missing accessories. I hope everyone affected is able to get the parts they're missing. 

Ah! Don't remind me! The gradual price increase of Legends is why I started taking my Minimate-Collecting more seriously.

Mates are comparatively inexpensive with more consistent quality than most other toy lines. Not to mention, the most expansive character selection. 

It's crazy to think. We're approaching Wave 76 for standard sets and 26 for TRU. 

Factoring in Walgreens, Box sets, and all the other specialty waves over the years; there have been well over 100 Marvel waves. 

I still remember buying the Daredevil/Kingpin set at Walmart. This would have been way back in 2003, the days of Toybiz Marvel Legends.

Come to think of it, I most likely had a Spider-Man Classics figure in my cart as well. I miss those days. 

That's it. I quit the Minimate game.

Summer 2018:

Every Toys R Us store is a barren ghost town.

The coveted TRU 26 wave sees an extremely limited release. It is said the wave was only distributed to five TRU stores, which were soon thereafter shut down.   

Despite this, Menagerie's store has 10 in stock of each pack. 

Will this wave be affected by Toys R Us closing stores?

If anyone ever gets tired of their Moondragon, I'll be willing to buy her from you.  

I've bought every other custom from Luke so far... but she eluded me. 

Silver Sable should be re-done and packed with Puma.

A Kraven re-do would be cool too. I like the original but it's a little outdated. The face could use some work and his lion vest should be a sculpted chest piece.

I love that more obscure Spidey villains are getting attention again with these recent waves. I'm really excited for these mates. Especially Demogoblin and Shriek. Not to mention, we're finally getting thwip hands!

I hope this trend of obscure Spidey villains continues and we soon get a Prowler, Jackal, Morlun, Spider Slayer, Tombstone, Tinkerer, Silvermane, a new Silver Sable, Puma, and many others.

3 hours ago, Onyx_6 said:

Frontal Assault Punisher just sounds strange....

But they all look nice!

Better than Back Door Assault Punisher. 

They both look great. Seeing that Holographic Iron Man with the glowing head has got me thinking... There should be an Iron Man mate that uses transparent plastic in his head and torso, which light could then pass through to illuminate his eyes and chest repulsor. Similar to Transformers figures or the old Ultron minimate that came with Ms. Marvel. 

Oh, I didn't realize. I haven't been keeping up to date with recent comics. 

In that case... I would say Madame Masque is highly possible for this wave.  

A while back Zach said this wave will have two Spidey villains. I think the other could be Jackal. 

Are we to assume Iron Spider accounts for the Iron Man variant hint?

Iron Spider and The Spot are starting to seem like locks for this wave. 

- Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider

- Silver Sable

- Jessica Drew Spider-Woman

- Ronin 

- Classic Suit Wonder Man

- Classic Vision

- Horseman of Death Archangel

- Namor

- Todd McFarlane Spider-Man

- Wasp

- Abomination in the style of newer bulked up mates

I ate chocolate pudding.  

I am fairly certain Zach is attempting to throw us off. This is the Infinity War wave. 

616 Masque has been on my wants for a while. I would also love a Hammerhead or Tombstone.

Notice Zach mentioned one of the villains has or will have an animated mate. He may have mentioned that to throw us off, but it's leading me to think Jackal or Madame Masque.

You guys are right. I think I am also leaning more toward Ghost now.