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1 hour ago, elhonez said:

My favorite Marvel MiniMates release-style is still the 4-pack wave model that included a variant and an army-builder. Oh man, I bought so many. I am still drowning in Sentinels, AIM Agents, Dreadnoughts, Hellfire Guards and more. And I love it.

Next up would be the added value of the "build-a-figure" model. Looking at you, Spider-Slayer!

 

I agree with this. Loved this model. No idea of the economics but it certainly made me motivated to buy extras to build the army I want.  I gave away the one or two extra figures that I had no interest in. 

I don't mind whole-team waves, like we have been getting. That said, I would have bought a ton of Doctor Doom 2-packs for that cape alone! 

I am no fan of blind packs. If that is the model then I will buy purely through the secondary market. I want to know what my money is getting me.

47 minutes ago, DSTZach said:

We're tweaking the set a little bit to try and bring the price down. I'm not sure of the final order numbers on Young Avengers, but the FF set was not a sell-out by any stretch (no pun intended), so we know a $50 set is a tough sell. If we can make a set that runs for $40, we will do that, even if it means it is a five-pack instead of a six-pack. Not sure which character would get cut, or when we'll offer it, but I'll keep everyone posted. Young Avengers set is still set to go as a six-pack, as far as I know.

One fan's opinion, have no issue losing Bullseye or Kingpin. There are already multiples of them and I personally won't miss them. The others are waaaay to good to lose.

21 minutes ago, Trekker 42 said:

Strange New Worlds is a proper Star Trek. 
Like they Trek to planets, solve a problem, and then the Enterprise goes to the next thing. 
There are season long character arcs (M’Benga in particular made me cry a lot) but very few episodes end unresolved. And honestly, though there are teases for exciting things to come, I’m satisfied with this finale as a finale. It really wraps up Pike’s arc gloriously and shows an unexpected and thoroughly exciting alternate future. 
 

If it’s been a while since you’ve seen the Original Series, the most important episodes that SNW calls forward to are The Menagerie, Arena, Amok Time, and Balance of Terror. Rewatch those before going into this.

Alright, I'm convinced! Thanks!

18 hours ago, Trekker 42 said:

Picard season one I finished. Bad. 
I got four episodes into season 2 and bailed. 
 

three seasons of Discovery and it’s… adequate. 
 

every single episode of Lower Decks and it’s a fucking GEM. I laugh as hard at this as I do at Rick and Morty. 
 

Strange New Worlds if it keeps up will be my favorite Trek series of all time. Dazzling return to TOS form. 
 

Prodigy is there. 

You made it further into Picard season 2 than I did. I kind of liked season 1 for the nostalgia bits but S2 was just bad. Season 3 looks promising

I watch Discovery in drips and drabs. The story doesn't make much sense anyway so I don't really lose anything. (The replicator conversation almost made me vomit).

Both of these series has me leery of SNW but I may give it a chance.

Lower Decks is excellent!

some more QC's

https://imgur.com/VWGonBl

Updated Red-Yellow Daredevil (She-Hulk)

https://imgur.com/ElyuoTC

Ghost Maker (I know, he's not Marvel)

1 hour ago, DSTZach said:

I've never watched more than one episode of Power Rangers, but I lost a friend to suicide recently, so this is hitting me more than it probably would normally.

I wasn't there for my friend (he was across the country and we hadn't talked in a while), and he was apparently very alone, but I guess you don't have to be alone to have these thoughts.

I just recently sent some local friends of the company to the RI Comic-Con to get JDF to sign a MM box set, among others, and his line was apparently ridiculously long, too long to wait in. Crazy how loved he was. 

Yes, everyone talk to somebody if you are having trouble.

I'm so sorry for your loss. you don't have to be alone to feel lonely. your friend may never have told you his feelings, even if you were able to connect. unfortunately, too many people think that they have to deal with these feelings on their own. that's why we try to normalize asking for and accepting help. 

here is a link to a list of helplines around the world:

https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/

always reach out if you or anyone you know is in crisis. someone is available to help.

2 hours ago, Mattallica said:

https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/20/power-rangers-jason-david-frank-dead-dies-tommy-oliver-green-white/

RIP

Heartbreaking. Check on your loved ones, people. Reaching out never hurts. 

If anyone is having a mental health crisis, do not hesitate to dial 988 (in NYC), in the US send a message to 741741, or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255). You will be connected to a trained crisis counselor who can help.

Not sure of international resources, but I will print them when I track them down.

that site has been an incalculable resource as a amateur modifier. i look up pieces for almost every custom on that site.

19 hours ago, nandoninny said:

what hairpiece is that?!  looks awesome!

Medusa from the Femme Fatales set 2

20 hours ago, Nessex said:

LOVE that hairpiece. I've used it for a couple of Phoenix scenes. Looks great on Wanda too, I see!

Thanks! It looks like a mini version of the Legends figure 

Don’t anger Zombie Wanda

Can’t wait to see it!

1 hour ago, buttheadsmate said:

Clearly.

They’re probably in the box, but we just can’t see them

I know this is a big ask but does Sheila come with any “invisibility” accessories?

These are a thing of beauty! Is the Villain set available too?

...and DST just cancelled my Power Rangers set for the same issue. It gave me "Free Shipping" when it was supposed to charge me $12.99.  @DSTZach- my patience grows very thin with this and customer service keeps laying the onus on customers for their website errors. 

12 minutes ago, youbastards said:

Great work on the web store, DST.

So when they said i had “free shipping” (their exact words), that meant they forgot to charge me shipping. I am waiting for my Power Ranger set to be cancelled as well for the same reason. If its a mistake, be honest. I can be flexible. Don't blame me for your web error.

Anyone else getting cancellation notices for DST? I was told that I cancelled my Ninja Force order but I never did. @DSTZach

Amazing!

7 hours ago, DSTZach said:

Thanks for coming by, SCM!

Hi Zach, These look amazing!!!! One question, are Venger’s wings removable or are they sculpted onto the chest piece?

1 hour ago, minifigvig said:

*searched ig for a shot, here’s a screen grab 

THESE LOOK AMAZING!!!!! VENGER AND HIS HORSE! DUNGEON MASTER! I'M YELLING!

1 hour ago, Onyx_6 said:

Free shipping you say? Are you a radical @Padrino?

Or is it a promotion that I missed?

It said $12.99 until checkout. Then, it gave me the price plus sales tax and said “Free shipping”

2 sets of the GI Joe mates was about $68 total (2 plus tax and shipping automatically shifted to free)

i ordered them separately. went through without an issue. shipping was free, so the separate orders didnt cause an outrageously additional cost. just the product and local sales tax.

1 hour ago, Chooch said:

I love all of these, but would put the New Warriors and Thunderbolts at the top.

I mean, Fixer is basically Corsair and the mechanical attachments already exist from a bunch of other characters (i.e. Bionic Commando, Iron Man). I can't imagine he would be a challenge to make. And we are in dire need (at least I am) of Meteorite with the Karla Sofen appearing in The Marvels.

1 hour ago, Chooch said:

I love all of these, but would put the New Warriors and Thunderbolts at the top.

add the original Guardians to this and I totally second it!