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I am all in on these because I love vintage toys and I love MINIMATES!!!! Keep 'em coming, Zach and co.

Thank GOD. I would die without Hot Rod.

I'm really impressed with how much I dig Kid Loki, given that I know nothing about the character. Can we expect that Hulkling's wings will be detachable?

Can I put in an order for them through my LCS?

Is it just part of his story? Making Punk a real world villain makes him the ultimate heel, of sorts.

Young Avengers haven't really been "released" yet. Could be more Starjammers? Or Franklin and Valeria in their black outfits to match the other members...

Congratulations, Zach!

There's a version of Shang-Chi out there is the multiverse which was directed by Stanley Tong with action choreography by Sammo Hung that's at the top of everyone's MCU ranking list.

I'm not sure I could make a definitive list either. I do think that, for the most part, that first Avengers picture is really well put together. Otherwise, I have a fondness for the first Thor film, I find that Branagh was a very fitting choice to implement the pseudo-shakespearian aspects of those early Thor comics. Similarly, the first part of The First Avenger is a really great watch. Feels just like Johnston's adaptation of The Rocketeer from ten years earlier, which I maintain is an excellent movie – in some ways perfect. I find that I have more of a fondness for the early Marvel movies of the early 2000s, as they were the movies of my youth. The first Spider-Man has always had a special place in my heart (especially since I have developed an affinity for Evil Dead II) and Ang Lee's Hulk has become a favorite of mine as well. I think his background in family centered dramas in Taiwan positioned him well to tackle the psychological aspects of Hulk which have made him one of my favorite characters. Even that editing gimmick I find really fun! A different response than you were probably anticipating, Luke, but I can't help myself when talking about movies

Oh, man. Usagi would need to be his own separate line! Too many excellent characters and stories within the comic that command attention.

What would they be coinciding with?

Looks great! Well done! Possible that a matching Elixir isn't far behind...?

These look great! Happy that these figures are being released from the Phantom Zone, and with a snazzy new box, too. Very excited to get these on the shelf. As for that mysterious fourth box, I am still hopeful we can get some more of the character in the Playmates style to match the VHS box that we just got. At least to round out the initial year of the line. Also, any chance of a Foot Soldier two-pack as our next LTS exclusive??? Would look great on his new site

Would you expect any less from a Stan Lee-era Marvel character?

Vanisher

Really impressive work, @dj87!

NECA seems to be having some initial success with their Mirage and Archie lines. Would anybody else on the forum be into some more comic-based minimates? Mirage comics Splinter, Casey, and April. Fugitoid, Utroms, Triceratons, Renet, Shredder clones... Archie's Slash and the Mighty Mutanimals. Could be an opportunity to get more toon based Turtles as well... Maybe even a Last Ronin assortment from IDW.

Zach, should your recent Instagram post indicate that the Zords vini's are back in play?

I'm calling it. Splinter April Shredder Bebop Rocksteady All done in a way to match the Playmates-style Turtles we just got.

Do April and Splinter count as civilians?

Then maybe just package everything to look like a VHS tape

Locked and loaded, chief!

Disheartening news, but thank you for the update. I'm hopeful that if series 4 goes well we can get some more additions to the movie cast (Kup, Wreck-Gar, Springer, the aforementioned Galvatron cronies). Good to know about the VHS set! I could see a sister series with recolored variants of Jazz, Grimlock, Shockwave, and Soundwave in the future.

The thing that's really throwing me is that Luke says he's popular. Hate Monger seems like a good fit, but I don't think anyone would ever call him a popular character.

I appreciate the response, Zach. Happy Holidays!