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Two questions..... 1) Can the Lego Batcave still be found retail for around this price? I know we have some Marshalls stores around here, but I don't think I've ever been in one. Guess I'll have to check it out. 2) How do the other LEGO Batman sets compare to the C3 Minimates figs as far as scale goes? Will a Minimates Batman figure fit into the various Lego vehicles or are they too big for the vehicles? --Rick Well damn, I spent all that time getting into these and they cancel the goddamn line. What a fing waste. I really love these little guys too.

Sweet news! I was never a fan of the classic WHO, but I'm loving the new series (as well as Torchwood). --Rick

I don't think any other models were made for the other bridges.....?? Guess we'll have to make 'em from scratch.

Just got through drooling over the new Star Trek pics, now the thought of Star Wars and Indiana Jones.... WOW!!

Ok... must go wipe the drool off my mouth now!! :biggrin: Wow, I hope this line continues for a very long time! --Rick

Wow... I really hope we see some SW 'mates!! I used to collect the Kenner/Hasbro SW figures and had EVERY figure, ship, and playset made right up until the Phantom Menace. The new trilogy killed my desire to collect them. I would definitely collect Original Trilogy minimates though!!

That sounded like a pretty cool and fair idea, so here's a picture of what you described. Very nice!!

I just snagged that one! Bought 2 model kits to do a complete bridge set (all the way around). Bought the first one on a modeler's website for $10 (plus $8 shipping). They only had 1 kit available. Then bought the second one on Ebay (mentioned above). Now I need to order a light kit as I plan on doing custom lights on the panel displays. Man, I'm looking forward to this project!! Thanks for giving us the great pics and the idea to do this!!! --Rick After picking up the 2 Bridge models, I found (and bought) these BACKLIT PANELS for the bridge. Now I just have to find a good light kit. Here's some pics from the auction:

I just snagged that one! Bought 2 model kits to do a complete bridge set (all the way around). Bought the first one on a modeler's website for $10 (plus $8 shipping). They only had 1 kit available. Then bought the second one on Ebay (mentioned above). Now I need to order a light kit as I plan on doing custom lights on the panel displays. Man, I'm looking forward to this project!! Thanks for giving us the great pics and the idea to do this!!! --Rick

Wow... This is perfect for the minimates. I just bought one online after seeing these pics. Will post some pics of my own once I get to build it! Thanks! --Rick

Will these be available through all retailers or are they some kind of exclusive? I typically order most of my sets from BigBadToystore. Should they be available at that site or do I need to look elsewhere to order? Thanks Rick

I want a SHI minimate!

Wow.. I'm really surprised by that. I'm very familiar with Lonestar (through their website). I've purchased a lot of back issues from them at really good prices. I don't know anything about their local shops, but their online shop is pretty good. Also, I believe one of my favorite artists frequents their shops. Any of you familiar with Josh Howard? He created Dead@17. I'm a really big fan of his work. I know he lives somewhere in TX, so I guess that's why he does signings at those stores.

I'm all for supporting local comic shops, but unfortunately in my area there's one comic store that bought out almost every other comic store in the area and closed those other shops. They are now pretty much a monopoly in my area and are major jerks. They have a nice store, offer 10% discounts to subscribers, and have a nice selection of toys and comics. The problem I have with them is this: The guys that run the place hit EVERY ToysRUs, Walmart, and Target and buy out every rare toy, chase figure, etc, and then sell them in their store for majorly jacked-up prices! That pisses me off to no end! I refuse to do business with that store. I now order my comics through scifigenre.com online. I get a 30% disount on all comics, plus they are bagged and boarded for free. I get them shipped once a month and shipping is very reasonable. I'll never deal with the local comic shop again. As for toys, I eventually find most of what I'm looking for on store shelves, or I order from reputable sites online. Rick

Welcome aboard!! I'm a newbie myself (just joined this weekend). I've been really impressed with the site and the members on here. Hope you enjoy it! Rick

I WOULD BUY EVERY STARGATE MINIMATE! I hope they make them. -Rick

Do prototypes exist for the Alfred and Lex Luthor figures from the C3 line? Alfred was supposed to be with the Batcave and Lex was to have his own playset. I'd really like to get a hold if these if they exist. --Rick

Thanks! Just added the Batcycle to my collection. Now I just need a few of those Minigliders (and the Batcopter if I don't win the auction) and my DC Collection will be complete!!

VBPANIZZI... I am looking for an unopened 5 pack of these figs. I'd really appreciate it if I could get a set from you. That is if you still have some available. Thanks, Rick

Couldn't agree with ya more about Kelly Jones. He is in my Top 5 Most Hated Artists list! Mr. Liefield is also on the list!! I collect almost every DC book and hated when KJ was doing all of the Batman covers. As for the larger minimates, I think it's a good idea! Characters like Bane, Doomsday, Kilowog, Darkseid, etc, should be larger. I think there should also be a slightly smaller size for characters like teenagers and smaller girls. It doesn't bother me that Batgirl and Batman are the same height, but to have Robin TALLER than Batman is kinda crazy. Still, I don't think Minimates are all meant to be scale. They are miniature block figures after all! Leave SCALE to the regular action figures. --Rick I dunno PL. I remember around the time of Knightfall ( I hated that story) The cover where Bane breaks Bats' Back and he was absolutely monstrous. You could argue that's artistic licence I suppose, but I always think of Bane as freakishly huge. In the 90's Batman cartoon Bane was head and shoulders above Batman. Again not canon but if you straw polled most fans and creative types they'd probably say Bane was scarily big. Some may wince as they said it. Most of that was Kelly Jones - the artist on the covers at the time. He sucks IMO. He has JohnByrne-itis. That is a comic artist specific disease where the artist becomes known for drawing in a specific style and eventually cannot draw anything but that style. Barry Windsor Smith and JR jr also suffer from JohnByrne-itis. At this time, the only cure is to stop buying books when these artists are working on them. Next up in this three part series on "Comic Artists' Diseases" we'll look at RobLiefeld-itis and how tracing paper can make you millions. For a preview click here. After that, it's our final installment of this series where we'll take a look at "PatLee-itis" and how to defraud comic industry professionals, come out of bankruptcy court AND keep your house & Porche. See you next time, same Bat time, same Bat channel!

I'd like to see HEROES, DOCTOR WHO, and STARGATE SG1. There are so many characters from SG1 that I'd like to see. I'd also like to see BUFFY and ANGEL (my two favorite shows). I believe another company made some a while ago?! --Rick I do love my Daft Punk Kubricks. I approve. I've only seen blurry pics of those Kirby - any chance you have them posted on your site somewhere?

Well, I'm 1 weekend into collecting these things and I've managed to track down most of what I'm looking for. Spent way too much over the weekend, but I've gotten the following, all MIB: C3/DC: Batglider, Mini Batmobile, Chemical Warehouse, Throne Room, Batmobile, Batwing, Batcave, Mini Javelin, Nightwing Miniflyer, Stealth Batwing, John Stewart GL Exclusive, and all sets of Series 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Battlestar Galactica: Series 1 and 2 (including all Variants), pre-ordered Series 3 Star Trek: Series 1 and 2 (including all Variants) On top of all that, I'm bidding on the Batcopter set and the Starbuck ToyFair figure. I set out to get only DC items, but couldn't resist the ST and BSG! I got everything at decent prices, except for that Mini Javelin! Damn, I paid too much for that thing, but it would really bug the $#@@ outta me to be missing those figs! Now I just need to get the rest of the Miniflyers and the Batcycle! Anyone wanna help me out with those?

Thanks guys! -Rick

I just bought a Batwing off Ebay last night, which looks like this: But I then found one online like this: What's the deal with the different packaging? Also, one box says it contains 100 pieces and the other has 110. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick

We have a store here in Northern VA called FIVE BELOW. It's like a Dollar Tree. They have all of the Street Fighter / Darkstalker sets for $2.50 (saw them this evening). I posted this in another forum, but thought it would be fitting to post it here.