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Actually, developmental research suggests that there are gender difference in play choices. Boys tend to prefer toys with moving parts or that are made to be active (i.e., "action toys") while girls tend to prefer toys with softer textures (i.e., "nonaction toys"). Anything else (i.e., colors, specific characters) are socially and culturally driven.

Got this set today. Captain America was quite well done. A stand out for me.

I thought that Thor was a bit of a bomb. Is it me or does the chest piece/ cape combo just looks awkward?

Defenders Doctor Strange

Mini Myte gets it.

Seconded ! That is a great figure. I also really liked the Hand Ninja and the original Hulk Buster.

Quick custom of the final costume...it's a work in progress

That looks awesome! What pieces did you use?

The torso, arms and legs are from the First Appearance Deadpool from the X-Force box set. I swapped the big grey gloves for black hands and wrist cuffs. The face is Clint Eastwood from a Fistful of Dollars. The helmet is Zombie Daredevil. The holster is from the original black/yellow Daredevil and the clubs from Shadowland Daredevil.

I thought I recognized the Deadpool body on there. Great choice using the Clint Eastwood head as Matt's. Man, that is one good looking custom minimate.

Thanks!

Quick custom of the final costume...it's a work in progress

That looks awesome! What pieces did you use?

The torso, arms and legs are from the First Appearance Deadpool from the X-Force box set. I swapped the big grey gloves for black hands and wrist cuffs. The face is Clint Eastwood from a Fistful of Dollars. The helmet is Zombie Daredevil. The holster is from the original black/yellow Daredevil and the clubs from Shadowland Daredevil.

Quick custom of the final costume...it's a work in progress

Can a kind soul please post photos of this set?

For those interested, the identity of the lady in the cave has been revealed...

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Marvel-Reveals-Identity-Mysterious-Lady-Cave-70852.html

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How did you make that? I want to try to make my own?

Thanks!

The torso and arms are from Wildcat. The legs are from the original Bane. The head was Emil Blonsky. For the head wrap, I used a black sharpie on an old Iron Fist mask. I preferred the old one because the straps were visible behind it.

im thinking the legs were from Blade not Bane as he was a 2.5"er

That would be correct! Didn't catch that!

In honor of today...

How did you make that? I want to try to make my own?

The torso and arms are from Wildcat. The legs are from the original Bane. The head was Emil Blonsky. For the head wrap, I used a black sharpie on an old Iron Fist mask. I preferred the old one because the straps were visible behind it.

In honor of today...

I think that the next TRU wave will be a whole wave of variants.. different costumes, looks, accessories from the regular release waves. Just different enough for the completists to go a-hunting.

The TRU in Times Square is closing because the rent has become astronomical. It really is a shame. They will probably turn that site into yet another tourist-trap theme restaurant (I'm a native New Yorker, in case you can't tell). If you have never been there, the giant, anamatronic T-Rex is worth the trip alone. Used to freak my nephew out every time it roared! Not to mention the giant ferris wheel in the middle of the store.

These are up at TRU.com

These were marked as being released in February. Any word on when they are set for release?

Hellpop doesn't get it.

I don't, actually. Even if Kevin Smith didn't give me hives, I'd still think this is an odd choice. Is Smith's dwindling fan base that devoted? The box office for Tusk would suggest otherwise. I know the ratings for this show are fine, but they are not phenomenal. But... whatever. I don't like the guy, I hate his work, and I've certainly made that clear. I won't beat the dead horse any more after this post. I hope that this relationship with Kevin Smith is bringing in new Minimate collectors.

I agree. I got about 10 minutes into this show and swore it off. But whatever expands the minimate market...

Is this show really that popular?

These just hit NYC. Got 2 of the male main character and 4 of the female main character. I have been officially cured of my impulse to buy blind packaged items ever again.

How did you get four of the female main character? You went to two locations?

All from the same location. All from the same display (they had 2 out on the counter), unless they mixed the contents at the store.

These just hit NYC. Got 2 of the male main character and 4 of the female main character. I have been officially cured of my impulse to buy blind packaged items ever again.

Will we see these tomorrow?

There are three TRUs in my area. None received the Tomb Raider minimates. I greatly appreciate DST making unique figures that other companies won't touch. It's one of the reasons that I have been collecting 'mates since they came out. The distribution by TRU was a mess in this case. I am usually pretty lucky at buying figures online at TRU but these were barely a blip on the radar. Showed up once and never again

TheTomb Raider line performed below expectations because a full half of the fgures never made it to market. I looked for months and gave up. I do not work to feed scalpers.

...so I'm guessing the crossover character is Wolverine, who will be "dead" once this wave comes out.

Been offline for a few days. Did anyone post about these? http://instagram.com/collectdst

Are these Wave 60, TRU 19 or something else? They look amazing!!!

Already got my shipping notification!