Hey guys this is my first post here. I've been a fan of minimates since I was in my late teens but never got around to buying any because I was moving around a lot and had different things going on. I am 20 now and bit the minimate bullet. I have 9 dc minimates including the flash, green arrow and wonderwoman. 4 on the way in the mail with c3 mini-flyers and a TRU MAX Elite Jet with a pilot. Fast start I think, DC minimates were a tad expensive but so worth it. Now I have a few questions and I know you guys can help. Sorry for being annoying with the huge post but you could say I'm FREAKIN EXCITED.
1. I ordered a custom minimate off ebay for 35 including shipping. Are there any customizers who have pieces from their collection for sale for less than 40 (usd) or do commissions for less that that. I have asked a few people for quotes and they are 50+ and I understand that, I just can't afford it, but totally respect what they are charging.
2. c3 batcave is on ebay for close to a hundred, has anyone designed an avengers mansion, hall of justice or batcave themselves using lego or otherwise?
3. I am an able artist on paper but the minimate medium is new to me. I know minimate factory has a lot of guides and they explain stuff well. I am wondering where to get cheap minimates (crappymates) to scavenge for parts etc.
4. Anyone have any recipes for a Damian Wayne Robin and a Red Hood ( Jason Todd ).
5. MINIMATES ARE AWESOME. Everyone posting here blows my mind with their collections. I've been unable to find out if there are any new lines being done for 2012? Anyone able to clear this up for me?
Thanks again and I apologize for the manic post.