Danny

I'm guessing the "500 cases" was just BHM's order!

I got mine today, only opened the 4 drones so far. I like the er, light beigey one best. The one with the long shoulder gun. Is that Ground? The first Air drone I took out, I managed to pull the rocket launcher off the shoulder (hey, it was loose, and one of the others had removable parts, so I thought it'd be OK!). Also his legs will NOT stay on at the knee joint. So bits of him keep falling off. Bad form!

I have other thoughts but will save them for a proper review.

We have a big thread discussing this already. Thanks.

After a slightly dodgy first opening minutes I really enjoyed it. Matt Smith seems to have a similar manic energy to David Tennant, and the new companion is very hot. A bit cheesecake having her in a WPC uniform though. Not that I ought to complain!

I like the new theme Rad

"This device does not actually travel through time" - awesome

A great idea Luke, looks suitably "crazy scientist retro chic".

Watch out Luke, if he sees this you'll have to hand in your Staff badge and gun

Great work

Wasn't sure where to put this, but thought I'd ask here with all you SHS afficionados.

My local Tesco has the Marvel Superhero Squad Avengers Super City in a deal and I wondered how suitable it was for Minimates? I like the idea of having a fold-up playset to use, but if the scale is too wrong then I'll pass.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo...number=HMV82364 (link provided to show the set I mean)

Thanks for any help

Thanks for the response Luke, and God Magnus

I was in my local TRU the other day looking at the frankly ridiculous stuff that Mega Bloks have put out using the IM2 license (Iron Man needs a helicopter? Really??) and was just so depressed that Minimates in this country really never took off.

Sometimes it really sucks being a fan of such a niche product

I was going to PM Luke about this but figured other people might be interested in the response, so...

Luke, will you be getting the C2E2 2-pack in? Or is BBTS putting up pre-orders in the hopes that they can grab some from the convention itself to resell?

I think a lot of people like seeing the actual Minimates (front and back etc) and obviously people always want to know "what's under the chest piece?" and things like that. But I also like to show them in action, especially if it's a hero vs villain set (my favourite kind of set).

However, i 100% wholeheartedly recommend the Trade Paperback Marvel has out now. One of the better modern comics i've read.

Thanks for the info TTF I'll look into picking the TPB up, I haven't bought any for a while and this has really piqued my interest.

I have been eyeing the Mega Bloks Halo vehicles, they've only just come out in the UK.

The Mega Bloks scale is just slightly smaller than the 2" Minimate. It doesn't make much of a difference to things like the pirate ships etc, but possibly with cockpits and seats for the Halo vehicles they might be too small to comfortably fit a figure. Would like to see pics if anyone has them already.

Don't make me mod you all! I was just answering a question, you guys keep it on topic!

NR, I haven't actually opened my wave 21 stuff yet (for shame) but on checking Minimate Database (such a fantastic resource, can't praise it enough!), you are absolutely right. It's Mark III Iron Man hairpiece.

BHM, you're talking about the Cap/Red Skull set right? Loved 'em both from the moment I opened them.

How are you guys liking the action shots in these wave 25 reviews? I tried hard with them

Looked good from the trailer. I love me some superhero games!

First time I've ever seen Noir, the look is fantastic, amazed we have never had that version of Spidey in Minimate form.

I have my next question for Chuck

I have a lot of toys that are still MISB (including Minimates), and that to me (as a non-MISB collector) shows that I couldn't have wanted them too much OR I bought too much at once.

To be honest, it was running Minimates Central all on my own that "forced" completionism on me in the early days. If I didn't have it, I couldn't review it.

He's agreeing with what you put, he'd also like to see pictures.

You are indeed correct, at this time we only have a Battle Damaged Mark VI armour announced so far. I would expect there to be one in a second TRU wave, as you say.

It's definitely an AFX set:

http://www.artasylum.com/blog/2010/03/more...ate-exculsives/

I believe the 2-pack is the only C2E2 product. I would speculate at a different pack being the exclusive for SDCC though.

I believe you are correct, yes. The Borders exclusive has a Battle Damaged Whiplash and a different face for Tony in the Mk IV Armour.

Don't forget the AFX 4-pack too, with Nick Fury, BD War Machine, BD Mk 6 Armour, and Racing Tony.

edit Oooh NR, just beat me to it

Had a better look at the pictures now I'm not at work. Great to see the changes on the Mark 1 and II "re-issues". Everything looks really good though, I just can't wait for these!

Also, amended the thread title as this thread now seems to be the go-to place for all IM2 Minimates discussion

Annnnnd here we go! IM2 madness is upon us finally! I cannot wait for these, they look so good!

I think the Marvel movies ARE different from the blanket Marvel comics license. Chuck has mentioned stuff like Ghost Rider being a separate entity to the comic, and similarly to Spidey 3, when asked about other X-Men movie characters they couldn't do them.

Also, splitting hairs I know, but if they are including Street Fighter 2, then surely Darkstalkers should count also.

To summarise: Toyfare know sod all.

Minimates have many diverse licenses

I know what you are getting at, but "partial completist" just sounds so stupidly funny

We did know about it, there was probably a thread created about it at the time but we seem to be using this one for all IM2 stuff now.

I think it looks a great set and I am very excited to get Race Tony!

Nice group shot of the whole case, Mini Myte!