AdamBomb

Written review of the set: http://www.lightscameraactionfigures.com/2012/07/minimates-walking-dead-sdcc-12.html

My SDCC '12 set is out for delivery. I'm so insanely pumped!

Based off of a promo image that was released before the movie...

I haven't seen the TRU assortment (at least I am pretty sure I haven't). LOVE Rick with the hatchet!

I would have LOVED to have had Sucker Punch 'mates. Babydoll, Sweet Pea, Rocket, Amber, Blondie, Madam Gorski, Blue, Wise Man, Zombie Steam Nazi (or just called a Soldier), and an Orc from the courtyard scene... would have been SOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!

Believe, if I was well versed in the Lego world, I'd try actually building this:

I can't speak for everyone, but I'd personally fork over a LOT of cash for an RV.

Tyrese would ask you fella's to not lose your head's over this.

Gillbob, let me tell you, if you start reading it, you will NOT regret it. I love everything about The Walking Dead, and it's my favorite ongoing comic. Just don't make a T-Dog out of Tyrese.... They aren't even on the same level, Tyrese was Rick's right hand man, kicked major walker ass, and was a pivotal character. T-Dog? Well, he's there, that's really about it. Just there. As far as T-Dog showing up the comic... I wouldn't stop reading, but I'd send Kirkman a, "COME ON, WHY?!?!" letter. I really do recommend you check out the comic if you like the show.

Thanks! It's a hard accessory to get a photo of just right I think... I took one with Spidey lower, Punisher up higher pointing the rifle to Spider-Man's back. I'm going to re-shoot it, but from a higher angle, looking down at Spider-Man it looks a little funky. Still a damn cool accessory to set this guy apart from the others (and the webbing under the arms helps too).

You know what else I am hoping for? Maybe just as a variant? A riot suit Glenn or Rick... I mean, they could reuse the MAX gear, and create a new helmet (since the ones produced aren't accurate to the comic). Regardless of what/who is made, this line is one that I am 100% intending on being a completest of. About the RV, I know it isn't likely to be made, but for a very long time in the comics (and for a bit in the show), the RV was almost a character itself.

SPIDEY! LOOK OUT! -Big thanks to Hav for being able to grab me the Punisher/Spider-Man pack, and the Kingpin/Daredevil set!

I need to have crazy long haired/bearded Rick, with telephone accessory.

Thought I'd come back an echo a previous idea. DST, PLEASE give us Dale's RV! I'll buy MULTIPLES of them, that's how serious I am. COME ON, GIMMIE THE RV! Edit: And I hope this line DOESN'T end after only a handful of waves. There are a ton of characters I'd love to collect as Minimates.

Not yet, but I'm expecting him anytime now, either in the current story arc or directly following it. Issue 100, just under a month away!

Grabbed the whole set of eight just now from Luke's, plus the Gwen/Connors set. Can't wait!

Well, I never know who will have what, and for the things I really want, I'm willing to spend a little extra to ensure I can get them. I'm holding off on the Spidey/Lizard and AVX sets for Luke's, but The Walking Dead holds #1 priority in my collecting, I hadda do what I hadda do. The Uncanny X-Force Legends set has been listed at $120 and up, that's some gouging to me, an extra $10 doesn't hurt my wallet. EDIT: Forgot to mention, TWD pack, some sellers have listed at just around $50... how people can do that with a straight face is beyond me... but I guess people will pay it.

Not yet, the seller I use is BestDamnToys. Always has come through for me wonderfully with Comic Con presales. I have to get that Uncanny X-Force set though, especially since that UXF Deadpool was announced. They do have the AVX Minimates up, and the Walking Dead 2-pack (which was $22ish when I got it), has dropped to $19.99.

Couldn't wait, got the Rick/Walker set on eBay from a seller I've used for presales for a while now. The Walking Dead is one of my favorite properties period, the comic, show, the action figures, the NECA busts... I just had to ensure I didn't miss this. Definitely going to have to get that AVX set too, I've been bugging (just a little) Diamond on Facebook for a Hope Summers. SO stoked she's being released.

Unless you plan on using any depth of field, any basic digital camera would be suitable. Heck, if you're shooting for a DSLR, the Canon Rebel XSi isn't a bad one, it's a really good introductory/entry level camera as far as DSLR's go... and it was my first. If you shoot tripod mounted, the EF 50mm f/1.8 mark II is a HELL of a lens for a STEAL of a price. All that said, the best advice I can give you is to shop around a little, and check out some video reviews. If you do delve into using any DSLR, a good thing I recommend is picking up a few books to learn how to shoot in manual (to get the most out of your camera and learn the basic fundamentals), and to read your users guide front to back. ---Oh, and I missed the Hope shots... *SCREAM* THAT IS SOOOOO AWESOME! Between The Walking Dead set, the Spidey bust, and this... my wallet wants to have a talk with Diamond Select. It's going to be so thin and sad after SDCC.

There is some post processing I do, edit out the edges of the acrylic stands I put the figures on (which are clear, so they blow out SUPER easy), I boost black levels, up the contrast about 20%, adjust the exposure if I need to, and bring out a little extra sharpness. The last thing I do, and the most painstaking is editing out any color fringing on the edges because I am shooting against solid white.I shoot in a homemade light box that I made with the tutorial here: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent And I shoot with a good camera (Canon Rebel T3i) and a good lens with a custom white balance set for the day bulb I use... I've been using the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM almost religiously since I bought it. Manual settings give me a lot of control, for example I shot those Deadpool pics with an f/stop of f/22 to bring it ALL into focus, with a really slow shutter speed mounted on a tripod, so I could leave the ISO at 100 to avoid any noise/grain. Wow - thanks for the detailed run-down. I'v been an avid analog photographer for years & am thinking about getting into Digital. That lightbox tutorial is fantastic. Thanks for the link, man! No problem man! Photography is a big love of mine, and luckily I've even had some actual success in the field. For one year I was granted a real honor of getting a contract to shoot the Mattel WWE figures, aside from doing work for smaller companies here and there. One day, I hope to be able to do this, and make a solid living at it. That's the dream, and the goal anyhow. I've (honestly, and embarrassingly) have never shot analog, it's something I'd love to do though. The idea of developing my own film intimidates the HELL out of me. That lightbox is FANTASTIC, by the way!

ASSEMBLED! Luckily, I've got a second set of the Black Widow/Hawkeye coming from a board member here, so Nick can have his holster/pistol back.

Going to HAVE to get that Walking Dead set!

There is some post processing I do, edit out the edges of the acrylic stands I put the figures on (which are clear, so they blow out SUPER easy), I boost black levels, up the contrast about 20%, adjust the exposure if I need to, and bring out a little extra sharpness. The last thing I do, and the most painstaking is editing out any color fringing on the edges because I am shooting against solid white. I shoot in a homemade light box that I made with the tutorial here: http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent And I shoot with a good camera (Canon Rebel T3i) and a good lens with a custom white balance set for the day bulb I use... I've been using the Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L USM almost religiously since I bought it. Manual settings give me a lot of control, for example I shot those Deadpool pics with an f/stop of f/22 to bring it ALL into focus, with a really slow shutter speed mounted on a tripod, so I could leave the ISO at 100 to avoid any noise/grain.