Shanester

Just a few days ago, a (much younger than me) co-worker asked for my Instagram info. I gave it to her (user name is MinimateMultiverse) and she was very curious about the name. I explained what the Multiverse is all about and how I was involved. I have several Minimates on my desk so I showed her a Hulk, one of the bulky ones. She had never seen them or heard of them. I tell this brief story because its how it almost always goes when I explain this fandom to adults. I hide nothing about my love for Minimates, but it rarely comes up in all the things that I do socially. Most of my friends and family are very aware of my love for comics and pop culture, most even know I am a Stormtrooper in the 501st Legion, but it just doesn't come up unless the other person is already a Minimate fan. I have certainly created a few collectors over the years, and everyone who comes into my home office is quite intrigued my the legions of Minimates and other items I own. I guess the most common reaction to Minimates I experience is, "those are cool, what are they?" inquisition. I am all too happy to explain.

It was you... I wanted that Hulkbuster but couldn't pull the trigger. I am glad one of us got them.

Wow, very cool stuff.

I have used watered down rubbing alcohol, as well. I don't know the exact science behind it but it occurs in certain plastics and is a form of degradation. I have found it with not just action figures/toys, but also with every day items made of plastic, like cameras, battery back ups, cups, etc.

Very cool. Nice work.

Hey Rob, I still have stuff for you but not very much. I had been waiting until I got more for a "reasonably" sized shipment. I am always happy to forward things on.

Swift Minimates? Oh boy, how the conversations have shifted. The visuals I have seen from Rebel Moon look incredibly interesting to me. Will that translate to Minimates? I think the art and production on Minimates is as good or better now, than it has ever been (RIP Eddie Wires).

I found the Star Wars line to be incredibly creative. I have quite a few from many different properties. I think the first line that really grabbed me was Ultraman. I had never seen Ultraman mini figures before and the Kubrick line delved deep.

Thanks so much Ken! I never would have guessed that I would even get a chance to ask you, much less get an answer. Mystery solved. Thanks much!!

Welcome aboard Ken. I have a couple of Palz I got with some Minimate test shots. Any idea what the story on them is? BTW, Scully has been sitting here by my monitor since I bought her back in the day.

I want to see Oppen but I rarely see movies straight away.

We need to do another meet up. Chicago was a blast.

I need more data.

The news that this stuff was getting rereleased was awesome news to me. Minimates based on these properties would be great, but sources have told me for years that both ROM and the Micronauts are difficult licenses and certainly do not belong to Marvel.

Nice!