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Next Friday!

I don't know what characters will be introduced in the new series, aside from the revealed cover spread. There are definitely BATS, and plenty of main characters we haven't done, but also some key characters that we've done before, mostly in different outfits. We'll have to see how it shakes out. If these do well, maybe an army builder like suggested will be possible.

The new comic series may be lending some hope to the cause. I will keep everyone posted.

X-Men set should be offered late September.

As far as I know, the '90s X-Men set we showed (prematurely) is still in a holding pattern. The next '90s set combines a few different branches of the Marvel U.

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I think it's another 90s set, with one new character and four pretty necessary re-dos.

End of year? They were offered in the May Previews which means they are approximately due in November -- six months. But I'll let you know when I get a date.

Not sure of Party Wagon ship date but should be soon. And aside from promo giveaway figures, I can't remember the last con-exclusive Minimates set that wasn't offered to other retailers. We need Diamond distribution to make these quantities possible, we can't sell them all at the show. But glad everyone could get these two.

BRavo!

That's a tough one.

I send new solicits and new "shipping now" updates to literally hundreds of press outlets. Some specialize in a particular license, some a particular category, Minimates are often not a priority for them. We advertise Minimates in a few publications, TOYCOLLECTR magazine, Archie Comics and the Preview Catalog, which goes to a fair number of consumers as well as retailers. We occasionally get press coverage on mags like Game Informer and Pop Insider. I promote Minimates on the Technodrome Forums, WrestleFigs, The Fwoosh and the MMMV Facebook page. I do a lot outside of these forums. Also cons, where we show upcoming and current product to a lot of people. . But no, I'm not going to widely publicize that we are working on a Deadpool wave three waves down the road. That would be premature. I do it here because I know you guys care and deserve all the things.

Oops.

No Drizzt, think cartoon and old toy line.

A second X-Men wave, besides Inferno? No. '90s X-Men are still in holding, and the Deadpool wave is a little ways off, after some other sets.