ImABarRoomHero

It's a little harsh to put The Walking Dead in the same league as all the other zombie comics/books/movies/etc that have jumped on the bandwagon.

The Walking Dead stands head and shoulders above the rest because it's a story about the survivors. The zombies are secondary.

If you don't agree... you've got it wrong / you didn't get it. Stick with Marvel & DC titles.

But whatever, I like it and that's all I care about... well that and these AWESOME TWD MINIMATES!!

Invincible next please...!?

Totally forgot to put that in my rant... That's what I loved about Walking Dead, it wasn't focused on the zombies, they were secondary, if not further down on the list. It was all about how people suck and how much we rely on establishment. After remembering how much I loved the comics makes me hate that damn show even more....

PS Image is SOOOOOOO not on a higher intellectual plain than Marvel or DC not defending any side for which is better because they have all produced their own share of garbage.

But yes these mates are gonna rock.

I'm not a big fan of Zombies, the Walking Dead, or Robert Kirkman. I'm actually selling all my Walking Dead books right now, because I've decided I just don't want to read the comic any more. And I think Kirkman's probably the worst writer in comics history, if you subscribe to my "talent/success" theory of mediocrity (which I do; I mean, it's my theory). Basically, he's gotten farther with less talent then any other writer in the history of comics. IMHO, of course.

But this is a big, big win for DST. This will no doubt be a success at both TRU and comic book stores (should they choose to go that way). Walking Dead, for better or worse, has become THE zombie property. So, hitching your wagon to this star will probably be much more successful then an in-house zombie line would be. And, hopefully, an Image/Skybound relationship will lead to some other properties in the future (I'll give you a tip: Hobgoblin's cape is perfect for Atom Eve).

So, congratulations guys. I'll only be buying these for customizing purposes, but I know I'll be in the vast minority.

I know where you're coming from completely dude. However, I refuse to go as far as to say that Kirkman is the worst comic writer in history (I save that slot for Frank Miller, yeah I said it). I feel that Kirkman is...I'll say mediocre to a little above average of a writer. What killed him was the new found zombie craze in which he received the tidal wave fanboy "I did this before it was so popular so I must be a God" treatment.

Walking Dead was (WAS) a solid book, had a decent story, a lot of suspense and he really did create some fantastic characters and a probably my favorite comic villain to date. Regardless of all that, I too slid off the zombie bandwagon. Mine was a little before Zombie Land came out. Growing up I had an unnatural fear of all things survival horror genre, and next to being taken over by the Russians my next fear was zombies.

The first time I witnessed a zombie walk full of emo kids, I officially dropped the mic and said "done". I refuse to be afraid of dead kids with tight pants. Lack of fear brought lack of any interest. Twenty plus years of fear down the tube just for it to turn into a lame Hot Topic fad.... Enough of my biography though, I am very excited to see these minimates be made.

Please DST keep them comic bound, pay no tribute to that abortion they call a TV show. They really do look great and I'm excited to display them proudly on their own shelf. I can't wait to have Tyreese meet Abraham, they will both have some Rick gossiping to do.

By the way, due to all the excitement of these mates I decided to try picking this game up again. Sure I'm a little rust....but HOLY CRAP! I played 5 games against 5 different people online, each time I didn't even get a chance to even try to attack.... This games going back on the shelf.

I believe there was a decent amount of lag as well as moderation on their side. Seeing as I never saw my Lee Burns comment make it to the blog....

I'm not obsessed. You are hurting my feelings. Leesaaah,you are tearing me apart!!!

They have "The Room" in Greece?

It amuses me that so many people here have seen The Room.

Did Zach just announce a Tommy Wiseau Minimate?!?!

Hehe click on my profile.

This just in....

Yes, especially since the dude looks just like a tech at my old computer shop. Who was also a crackhead with no teeth. Makes it all the more weird.

I'm hoping they reveal who or whatever REDACTED is soon, I'm curious to see them.

Zach, I don't know if you can answer this, but will the Avengers Loki finally get a hairpiece? I felt like the Thor movie Loki 'mate suffered for not having it.

Don't expect to see the REDACTED for a loooong time. We may not actually be releasing any pictures until Wave 45 ships to specialty, and that should be around the date of the film's release. So you'll see them on eBay in March.

And I'm not seeing a hairpiece on the Loki design sheet, so we may be out of luck once again. Does anyone else have a mullet?

Domino???

http://www.minimatedatabase.com/figure.php?i=1013&n=Domino

First their new awful logo....now this........And I actually started enjoying DC with their new 52...

When in doubt research reviews. This one seems to be getting 4 out of 5. Don't expect it to get crazy good results, but it seems that it will get the job done just fine.

This is the best thread ever.

Got the Lex mech suit.

Great set for $20 at Target - I used a Christmas gift card. Turns out TRU was $25.

This was fun to build. The mech suit is very poseable. It might fit minimates but haven't tried that yet.

This leads me to an obvious question to ask the fine folks at Lego (does anyone know how to do this?):

SENTINELS!

Please make a Sentinel set to go with Wolverine, Colossus, and Cyclops with the Marvel line.

The mind boggles with the possibilities.

Picked this set up as well. Basically just for the Wonder Woman since my wife collects all things Wonder Woman, but I must say the set is awesome for $20. Can't wait to pick up the Batmobile and all the new Marvel sets!

See this is where we get into a Ghost debate-

Old Ghost

or new Ghost

I think the new design, it's creepy and all. But I have a soft spot in my heart for the original costume,

Sorry to hijack, but let's be honest here. We need new Ghost, soooooo bad ass. Aside from his BS origin story from Thunderbolts 151. Either way I will be purchasing 2 Ant Man's, one will definitely be a custom Ghost.

God damn that Ant Man makes me want a Ghost sooooooo bad! Regardless though, thanks for the pics Z man super cool of you.

<Want's Dragon Man. All though it would be hard to decide from former criminal Dragon Man and current studious good guy FF Dragon Man.

Glad you like it man, thanks!

Ha, good call Nes unfortunately I only collect marvel atm. Thanks for the support!

Yay billy dee just got announced!

Sorry Miracle, didn't post that to bash your dislike/opinion. I just feel that stating "I never read Fear Itself so I don't know what the story is...but I don't really care for any of these new Mates." seems like a kid saying they don't like carrots just because even though they haven't tried them. I think I know what you're getting at though. You haven't read it, therefore you have no interest. Sorry didn't mean to sound like a dick.

I never read Fear Itself so I don't know what the story is...but I don't really care for any of these new Mates. Both sets are a pass for me.

And most unneeded comment goes to....

I agree on the logo being fine the way it is. However, I do not agree with the color scheme of the Age of X box. It really looks like packaging of random product X sold at a dollar store.