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I should note that I got an e-mail from AFX yesterday saying that these two waves would be shipping "soon."

Good month for 'Mates. DC, Marvel, BST/ST one right after the other. Can't complain about that.

What would amaze me about it is the credibility and diversity of MiniMates. The only time you've had so many properties under a single style was back in the Mego days. But if MiniMates could add Star Wars and Indy, then I think they'd have the big names of sci-fi/fantasy wrapped up.

As it is right now, you can make a superteam Dream Dozen of Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Frodo, Starbuck (old and new), Dr. Who, Wolverine, Batman, Witchblade, Ryu, and Morrigan. And that's not even all the sci-fi/fantasy properties and the non-sci-fi/fantasy movie/TV licenses.

With Star Trek, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings, you'd have the biggest nerd-core series ever. The very thought of being able to make just about any big fantasy pairing that I can dream of makes me drool. How would Jack Bauer and Batman team up to find Hannibal Lecter? What if Marty McFly met the actual Clint Eastwood? Can Han Solo beat Indiana Jones? Can Yoda train Rocky to be a Jedi? ("Mmmm, catch a chicken you must.")

Like most others, I'm also shocked by the idea that DC 'Mates might be done.

Personally, I thought Wave 8 was very strong. Hitting Red Son, Question/Batwoman pairing, Titans, and Sinestro made for a lot of characters that I want. Even a relatively "weak" wave like 7 still had characters that I wanted.

Here's hoping that this isn't it and we get many more waves down the line.

Snips and snails and Aibo-dog tails.

That's what Ultron is made of.

Yeah, I thought it was interesting how they did the rank pips. Still very quick custom friendly.

My guess is wave 8 is the finish line for DC.

There's absolutely no reason at all to think that. This is how the rumor about Marvel being dead started. There's no good reason to even consider that DC is done.

My Rocky knowledge isn't 100%, but I'm wondering if they're going to pair that Living in America Apollo with the Rocky wearing the red white and blue trunks. Did Rocky wear those before he fought Drago in Rocky IV? That pairing would make sense.

Also loving the Paulie/Rocky 2-pack.

Thank goodness. We can finally put the "Marvel MiniMates are DOOOOOOOMED!" rumors to rest. I figured we'd see some at Toy Fair, so I'm glad these are here. Looking good.

As awful as the movie was, I'm a little more disappointed we're not getting the Ghost Rider 'Mates. They'd have gone well with X3, SM3, IM, and Hulk.

Pictures also at cooltoyreview.com.

Picard does look off, but that's another situation of a block body vs. the real thing. I think it'll be fine.

I absolutely LOVE what we're getting here. They look just awesome. The fact that the Sisko variant isn't just a head swap (but ALSO a hair piece) is freaking sweet. I love them all.

EDIT: Just saw the pics linked above at figures.com. I can't believe the detail they put under the Borg chest piece! Wow! Not so much into the bulky TOS movie uniforms, but I can deal. :-)

I'm not holding my breath for MiniMates right now. But I think this does develop a good relationship between DST and LFL, so I think it gets us closer.

Don't forget that DST also got rights to do Indiana Jones stuff.

I'd buy them with my dollars, which I obtain from my employer.

I figured that's what everyone did. How do the rest of you do it??

DST got the Star Wars license, or at least for certain collectibles. Not sure if they can go the Minimate route though, what with Lego holding the miniature rights.

They also got the Indiana Jones license. I don't think this means MiniMates for either, but it does mean that there's now a relationship between Lucasfilm and DST. Maybe this relationship can grow into Star Wars and Indy Minis in the future.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but when Sisko made Captain, wasn't that when he started shaving his head and grew the goatee?

You are correct, sir! Plus, IIRC, it was around that time that they shifted from the black jumpsuits w/ color shoulders to the black and gray uniforms with colored undershirt. But even if it's just a simple head swap, I'll be pleased.

I doubt that we'll be getting any pips on collars; Minimates just don't have room for collars. I'm actually pretty happy about that, though. It means that the uniforms will be easier to interchange between characters. For example, I doubt that we'd ever get a DS9-jumpsuit Data, but a simple head and hand swap with O'Brien works. It wouldn't work if rank were shown.

Hopefully, we'll get all three colors of all three uniforms. Lt. Jack Bauer, reporting for duty!

Awesome awesome awesome. I couldn't be more thrilled with how this is shaping up.

I like the idea of mixing the waves. It's like going to the buffet where you get a taste of everything.

I also love the chase of Sisko. Distinct enough change while still being significant, but not totally necessary for non-chasers.

All in all, I'm super-excited for this lineup. Except for "Bread & Circuses," every Kirk variation has made sense.

FYI, I just got an e-mail from CornerStoreComics saying that a package was shipped to me today. Only thing on the list due out is Marvel 19.

Could it be? Surely someone's hit their LCS and can confirm...

Oh, wows! I love this set! It's just about perfect. I can see complaints about another Six, but this one makes total sense to include.

So, if I'm understanding everything right, there will be this box set AND a bunch of single-packed Cylons?

I'd go if I were you. Heck, I'd go for JMS alone. However, the only major con close to Austin is Wizard World Dallas, and coming at the end of the con season, it's usually pretty lame.

That sounds like a pretty sweet set. Luckily, only one Rocky this time.

Here's hoping we get a Clubber in his "street" clothes when he called out Rocky in front of the cameras.

I, too, am more amped about figures from parts 3 and 4. I liked the first two sets just fine, but 3 and 4 had some great stuff going on. I'm really hoping that these sets come out; if they don't, the Rocky 'Mates will feel incomplete like Lord of the Rings and Street Fighter.

Oh, yeah. This is exactly what I was hoping for when they announced the box set for Trek. Great mix of characters, and they all look great. We have two condenders for 2008 Sexiest Minimate right here.

Big thumbs up on the design and the decision to go the box set route.

I think I have everything that I want, and am just waiting for the new stuff. I'm not a completist, sort of. If I buy a line, then I'll get everything in that line, but I don't buy every line. For example, I passed on Speed Racer, and am likely to pass on the FAFDM set.

I pray Six has nothing on under that coat...

She probably doesn't.

Except, of course, I mean a blank white MiniMate torso, which is probably not what you're thinking. Though if you are, then, pal, you love MiniMates waaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than I thought.

I'm curious about 'dead Pegasus Six'!

It must be the version of Six that Kendra shoots that proves that Gina is a Cylon.

An odd choice for a MiniMate. I'll be really disappointed if we don't get Kendra somewhere along the way.

Nice to see what the overall vote-getters were. Not all of them were what I picked, but at the same time I don't have a problem with any of them, either.

My biggest beef was with 24 getting the worst license. It's not bad at all! :-) But I understand how it could have happened.

This presentation was far better than both the Golden Globes and the People's Choice Awards.

See, I didn't enjoy BND at all. The whole thing felt goofy and contrived, probably because it was. I like Peter David and all, but this just isn't working for me.

Oh, well. So much for Spider-Man as a regular title I'll pick up.