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Thanks!

I'm interested, Zach. Thanks.

Very cool, Zach.

On a TMNT-related note, my youngest daughter recently got into Ninja Turtles somehow, and her favorite show is the one these Minimates were based on.  I never watched it until now, but it is fun, particularly when they cross-over with the original cartoon versions.

I was digging through my old Minimates looking for the turtles and could only find the TRU-exclusive Donatello pack for her birthday recently.  Need to go eBay to get her the full set at some point.

So awesome.  This was a Minimate fantasy for many years.

If I had to pick one version of HBK, it would be the 1993-94, Wrestlemania X-era look.  To me that's Shawn at his most iconic (well, after the Rockers look, which is clearly the most iconic look overall), but I'll buy whatever version Luke puts out here (so please hold one for me, Luke!).

21 hours ago, AugieWargo said:

Cool, Shawn Michaels.  Which version?  Lost smile, DX, HBK, Born again, or deer hunting?

Lost smile version LOL.

I think the Born Again, "starting to bald and should really cut his dang hair" version is another strong choice.  I used to say that every time I saw him to the point that it turned into a running gag with my roommate at the time.  Then he inexplicably shaved his whole head recently. 

On another note, as many of us are now doing I'm sure, I'm working from home, and my work "office" is my collection room.  Every day that I come in here I take a look at a selection of Luke's custom wrestlers, and it gives me joy.  I recently was going through storage and found several of the other Luke's customs I have, and I eventually want to make a display of those.  I am not very into Minimates in general anymore, but will always love the stuff that Luke has, and continues to put out.  So much personality, and his passion for these guys always comes through.  Thanks for everything Luke!  You are the man.

Also, here is the Million Dollar Man, proving that truly everyone and everything has a price:

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I can't quit this game.  Just spent almost 2 hours today doing tasks to catch that damn Chinchilla Pokemon instead of relaxing or actually enjoying the gorgeous weather outside.  Totally worth it.

So close to being Akeem, the African Dream.  He had a mohawk as One man Gang, but only a black beard.

So I concur with Frequalizer.  The Mighty Oz!  The only thing that could slow him and Scott Hall down are the Z-Man and Big Josh, of course.

I probably ended up with a couple of Bears due to BHM's generosity, but the only one I believe I actively bought was the one that came with the Indiana Jones Kubrick (Idol Bear).  I came damn close to pulling the trigger on this:

https://www.amazon.com/ROCKMAN-KUBRICK-BE-RBRICK-japan/dp/B002TG2ZTM

But couldn't justify the price.

I agree with you all.  However, it must be what sells in Japan.

< Not an original member *sits in the fetal position and cries*

I just saw these listed on BBTS:

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/112032

Which reminds me of the never released Kubrick prototypes.  Probably the things I have most lusted over out of all toys.

Damn you, Medicom.  I'm sure Kubs won't happen, but they're doing just enough to string me along here

Undertaker looks perfect. Particularly the eyes rolled back in his head. 

Hard for me to guess who will be released in this year, though I'm pretty sure I know a small handful.

I just got what must be the greatest pokemon who ever was. 

My Million Dollar Man and Andre are waiting. . .

Awesome.  They are so colorful and superhero-like, that I've thought they would make great Minimates for many years.

OOOOH WHAT A RUSH!

Great job!  Looks like he's saying, "PUPPIES!"

Ah, I was thrown off thinking of '80s WWF.  Lawler also had a mullet in the early '90s!  Pretty polarizing guy, with some of his legal issues and heat in the locker room.  But his talent on the mic, and knowledge of ring psychology were top notch.  He also had a great ability to adapt to his situation.  Guy was THE MAN in Memphis during his tenure, then went to WWE and became a top-level personality right away.

I agree about the Midnight Express.  One of the great tag teams of the '80s, though Jim Cornette was the real star of the team.  I was thinking about them recently, and about how important loyalty used to be.  Those guys (particularly the version with Stan Lane) would take a bullet for one another.

Minimate-scaled scaffolding for Starrcade '86 diorama, please.

Hmm, I don't know who this is.  From the '80s era WWE?  Hellpop's post makes me think it could be Harley Race.  Back in the day we didn't see world titles change hands all that much though, so it must include tag and secondary titles.  My first guess would be Bobby Eaton, based on his longevity, all the successful tag teams he had, and his experience with the WCW and Smokey Mountain TV titles, but that's just a guess.  And he was never a WWE guy that I recall.

For many years I pined for a Hellcat/Nighthawk 2-pack.  And damned DST refused to give us the Hellcat we all clamored for!  Luke must swoop in and save the day.

Excited to see all the vintage X-villains Luke chooses.

Very cool exclusive, Luke.  Has any toy line been more attentive to the needs of those with 90's nostalgia than Minimates?  I think not! 

Love that Piper.  His face is perfect!  He was one of a kind.

A Minimatechnocracy.

Insane!  Big props to you for the dedication, Luke.  Know that your work is greatly appreciated ?

Honestly, it's the only thing that keeps me interested in Minimates anymore!

Simple hair swap could give you WCW Rick Rude, as well.