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I dig all the stuff coming out...Even the rehash stuff, heck DST is just trying to stay up to date and bring on more fans to the line, can't blame them for that, can never have enough minimates fans.

Thanks guys for all the info and updates.

That's Gilligan! Nice job!

yeah!! Gilligan, my little buddy. I plan on trying to do the whole cast, working on skipper next.

Custom work is not easy, kudos to those of you who do it a lot. Thanks for the pionters, hope I get better the more I do. Sure got a lot of plans.

Here are my first attemps....

TRU is so frustrating, I couldn't even find the most of the first set, and any manager I talk to ( I won't even bother with floor folks anymore) they say they are deleting them out of their system and not going to carry Ghost Buster minimates anymore.

they showed up in my area in FL yesterday, going to go see if I can get me one....

Super Great News!!!

Think maybe we should give DCD some love to show suport for the idea, to help sway any mixed feelings they may have?

Where did you pre-order? Is this a exclusive? Who's selling it?

add me to the list too, although I cannot make the SDCC I'm a supporter

first and formost Invincible (any and all characters from his universe, heck even his new suit) :biggrin:

Savage Dragon

Brit

Wolfman

Tranquility

Dynamo 5

not an indy but wouldn't Conan be fun?

2008 toyfare mates, please

it was Marvel wave 1, love at first sight , I got all of wave 1 for 6.99 each 2 pack, and have been hopelessly addicted since....ahh the memories....

Has anyone gotten a notice from AFX that the For a Few Dollars More mates have shipped.

Everyone seems to have them in stock, but AFX is still showing 1-2 weeks.... they did the same w/ BTTF2.... never showed as ready to ship. I finally cancelled the order and bought from somewhere else.

Sometimes AFX is really good with stuff like the BSG and ST sets and it goes out quick. Others items it seems to take much longer (from the Diamond release date)

I have only two things to say, "cornerstore comics" and "Big Bad Toy Store", maybe "You Buy Now" honorable mention

This idea I think actually has a lot of potential, I'd avaid spamming, but bumperstickers (ask me about my minimates... ), a few posters/stickers up on some street light posts or abandoned buildings..., nothing invasive but something to get people curious to look or to get the logo more recognition.

I'm with you xvashx! viva el minimate

We saw art for Dr Who minimates at TF, can you share anything about that?

DSTChuck: See above

sometimes the way Chuck answers these I think He may mean "pray" :biggrin:

I really like these box sets, and I really like the idea of making them event-themed. A 4-pack of Skrulls for Secret Invasion, maybe?

Hey, I really like how you think....BOYD for President!! :bye1:

Dang, I'm really suprised at some peoples reaction since there was some possible rumors of no more Marvels mates (whether you believed it or not). I'm extremely excited about Nova :biggrin: , he is my looking to be my all time favorite and your missing a really good story if your not reading his comic, it's not as good as Invincible, but I'll take it dancing all the way home.

All I have to say is thanks DST and Marvel!!!

ok, don't kill me cause I'm not a SW fan , but I would be more apt to buy if it were box set versus two packs.

I ordered the DC wave 6 from them in November to get the exclusive armored spidey and they still have not shipped and if I had not harrassed them :o they would not have given me updates. I even asked if they could do anything for me for the HUGE delay and they pretty much told me it wasn't their problem.

I love these things, but I don't, have never even considered, and never will carry them around in my pocket when I go out into the world. In fact, I would never have thought that anyone would actually do such a strange thing. . .

to all you mini-phobes out there, it's time to come out of the closet!

Given Hasbrofs hold on the Marvel license, it would not be impossible for them to wrangle away the 2 scale license. With the growing popularity, it wouldnft be unheard of for them to root out the competition, which would be the more articulate Minimate. On the other hand, if Hasbro were to secure the license, it could mean a partnership in much the same way as DC Directfs Minimate line. This could also mean an end to the licensing restrictions, such as the 2 height limit. A partnership with Hasbro could also make for better sales, as Hasbro is a bigger name than Diamond Select Toys, which could make for a stronger market reaction and possibly lead to more units on shelves in more outlets. Of course, on the reverse side of the coin, if the license is indeed lost, then the line could just be shelved, never to see the light of day again, which would be the worst case scenario, and probably the most likely one.

I'm sure DST doesn't plan on going down easy on this, however I have to agree with the guys at MMHQ with their assesment.

Hasbro would be wise to open it up like DC Direct is doing, not only for competition, but the solid fan base is already developed here and could easily be expanded upon with the other Hasbro licences as well as their ability to get it to mass market.

Seeing as Ultimate anything is proving popular, will we be seeing any Ultimates or Ultimate Characters in Mini Form soon? X-Men, Spidey, and Goblin were good teasers, but Iron Man is a necessity.

DSTChuck: I think if all things were to go well there is a chance we’d look at Ultimates again for ideas.

I'm getting a reading from my crystal ball.....

I confess, I always have one on my person (is that a problem? ). It's common trivia in my family to guess which mate is in my pocket.

"Daddy said to go to rehab and I said, "no no no."

Merry Christmas everyone :biggrin: , hope Santa is especially good to ya!!

Hey Chuck,

Since you are a spider-man fan, will the iron spider-man appear in a near future wave since the costume is still appearing in the comics in one form, and the figure was set for the Target wave?

I like the idea, but I think there's a better chance of Iron Man movie mates