DaveOMac

MSN just released the full cast of X-Men First Class.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/news/first-look-x...rst-class-cast/

While I assume we have X-Men minimates base don this cast coming, I for one will finally throw away a minimate as I despise anything to do with Azazel. I am not expecting much from this movie.

Glad to see my western question answered. I really want me some cowboys and Indians. Er Native Americans.

Updated 1/17/11 - #53: He's The Riddler!

Witchblade and her pal Bill meet the Riddler and discover he's not dealing with a full deck of cards.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/comics/minimate-t...-s-the-riddler/

I really disliked Tobey as Spider-Man. The costume is ok but I hope this spider-Man has more humor and likability.

I cannot believe the prophets got canceled. When I saw that box set in convinced me to get any Halo mates period. Very disappointing.

Sony just posted on their Facebook page the first photo of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man. I attached the hpoto here and I have the high res over at Crimson Monkey if you want to see or download.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/previews/first-lo...-as-spider-man/

My personal 3 based on my own taste are.

GI Joe, WWE and The Tick.

All 3 would be must haves for me.

I wonder what he means by "GB Slimer"

I think he has been a Ghost Buster in at least one episode. It's been so long since I watched that show.

Right on the money. I remember that episode and here is the screen shots.

Broke down and won an auction on eBay for the Magik and Cannon ball 2 packs. I get the feeling tru.com will not get these back in stock so instead of gambling with my tru I figure pick up the ones I have to have now. I still need magneto and wolvie and want another warlock to make Doug, so I'm still on the look out.

I don't think anyone knows how many of any TRU wave are out there, apart from TRU and DST (all we got was the generic--"there are more TRU chases than comic shop chases" line from DST awhile back).

As for over-ordering the FF wave, I can imagine it, but more because it is a wave that would more strongly appeal to casual shoppers than a New Mutants wave would.

However, I don't get the impression that any of these TRU Marvel waves have been any more common or rare than any other recently.

I never believed that line about there being more TRU variants due to the fact if you preorder the entire set, which includes the variants or a case, then they create the quantity to the order.

My only complaint is that TRU.com should have enough stock for every wave to last more than a day.

Sorry to break the chain of woes guys, but guess who just found this wave?

Well most of it anyway. Seems like there's a huge fanbase for Magick and Warlock in Burbank. Meanwhile, I'm SUPER stoked to have Cannonball and Shatterstar.

I also checked the TRU in Glendale, CA to no avail. Just rows and rows of Mr Fantastics.

I'm sure it's the same reason why I want to find 2 of them as most people want to be able to have a Doug to pall around with the team.

I'm being patient and waiting a week to look again at my tru, but I keep checking the web every morning hoping these come back in stock. Thee FF wave was so easy to purchase, I don't know why this one was shorted so much.

Well my name is Dave but the OMac came form ShaneOMac, Vince McMahoon's son. In the restaurant I worked at we all gave each other nicknames similar to a wrestler and mine just stuck. Hell I even own daveomac.com.

As for my current avatar. I just love Deadpool rocking the leather jacket outfit Marty wore in Back to the Future 2. This was from Minimate Theatre #46.

Updated 1/10/11 - #52: Origin of the Other Surfer

After months of speculation we finally reveal the Origin of the other Surfer, and if you've been following along you'll see what the whole point of that Back to the Future storyline was.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/comics/minimate-t...e-other-surfer/

Checked my TRU after work, they had nothing new stocked. I asked customer serve to check, she took the code from the warlock set online and found 7 in stock, she went to the back yet returned with sad news. Apparently the code was for all marvle minimates, she said they had nothing new and no idea when new would come and said since the pegs were full off the older product that it did not look good for new minimates.

Definitely heading straight to TRU after work, fingers crossed.

This is why I secretly hate minimates being at TRU. Yes I like retailer support but unlike the comic shop waves I cannot preorder the entire set and not worry.

I cannot believe I missed these! Oh man what time did they go up. Very upset.

I hit up the 3 TRU in Toledo, OH today, no luck.

I had a nice conversation with one of the managers though. She said that next week they will start restocking pretty heavily. She couldn't tell me anything specific about Minimates, but said that her store is in the same distribution region as the TRU.com fulfillment center, so if they haven't hit the website then that means the regional warehouse doesn't have them yet. Once they are instock online, then her store should be receiving them soon after that.

That explains why other areas have had them in the store and why they haven't hit the website yet, different distribution regions.

I'm not starting to worry...yet.

Thanks for the update. Yeah my TRU has been good lately with getting in the waves but with all the left overs from the past year I'm worried they'll skip this wave, so I'm betting on the website.

I just wish the Marvel mates sold like Halo, my TRU has restocked Halo mates 3 times since Christmas.

Am I the only one starting to worry about this wave? My TRU still does not have them and since they cut down to one Marvel Minimate Peg, which is full of left overs from the past 4 waves, I doubt I'll be seeing them anytime soon. What really worries me is a lack of any listing on TRU.com.

Is this wave in low quality? I just saw a warlock and magik go for 35 on ebay. Sadly I wanted two of those.

So let me know how everyone else is doing I really hope to not see a repeat with the Warpath/Angel rarity.

Updated 1/3/11 - #51: Power Cosmic Redux

Deadpool, Bob and the Surfer have one last stop before home and it is awful familiar looking.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/comics/minimate-t...r-cosmic-redux/

Hey guys. I just finished my blog dedicated to looking back on Minimate Theatre for the past year. I've got my Top 5 scripts and commentary for them all. There is also a hint at what is to come in 2011 so fans of the strip please feel free to check it out and if you are trying to convert some new readers I'd send them this blog to get them started.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/blogs/daveomac/be...nimate-theatre/

Have a Happy New Year everyone!

Oh wow, I just caught up on this series again and the multi-parter has been a riot! Can't wait for the thrilling conclusion!

Poor basket case Bob.

Glad you are enjoying it NorthRaider. The gang has one more stop before getting home. However what happens on that stop will forever scare the Surfer.

FYI Issue 51 is the wrap up to the storyline with Issue 52 being the fallout and an origin issue.

Updated 12/27/10 - #50: Enchantment Under the Sea

Check out the KING-SIZE 50th Issue of Minimates Theatre. Will the Silver Surfer Deadpool, Bob and Doc Brown save the timeline? Find out in our latest and greatest pulse pounding chapter!

This issue is dedicated to all our fans, both new and old and of course to a certain movie that is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/comics/minimate-t...-under-the-sea/

Hey all if you have a moment please check out my Marvel Universe World War Hulk Review. It's one of the best toys I've bought all year and a must have for collectors.

http://crimsonmonkey.com/reviews/review-ma...world-war-hulk/

Also let me know how I did with the review, always looking to grow as a toy reviewer.

I might pick up 2 sets again. I love the Max line and combination are just greet, hope this is also packed full of accessories.

However am I the only one that thinks it's a bit racist that only thee all white line was available to retail and the "multicultural figures" are for the direct market?