Mysterious Stranger

I just saw some pictures of the Marvel Legends Vulture and WOW is that a kick-ass suit. If DST can pull it off in Minimates style (and I have no doubts they can) I'll be looking for multiples of Vulture just for the wing suit.

I don't know who Ned Leeds is. But when I watched the trailer all I thought was "Is that Ganke? That's totally Ganke!" They can call him whatever they want, but to me he's Ganke.

I've seen that Trivial Pursuit shuttle. Its a good scale for Minimates I think. There doesn't appear to be anything going on on the inside but for a dio prop it would make for a fun background piece. The Pin Mates bridge has been discussed before too, though not as much as the Mega Bloks stuff. Personally I think the Pin Mates bridge is a little too simple in its design to be used with Minimates. But its a great option especially for younger kids who might not do so well with the complicated construction of the Mega Bloks bridge but still need a bridge for their Minimates.

Its been mentioned, but the Mega Bloks Trek stuff works well with Minimates too.

Was that Ganke as Peter's buddy? You know, Miles Morales' best friend from the Ultimate comics? Sure seemed like him, right down to the Lego building.

So if Hot Topic is out would it mean going FROM blind bags TO 2-packs at specialty stores?

Yay! I know the first few gifts are on their way and NerdyTrev wins for first received.

I'd be okay if they didn't have a Tony Stark in this wave. I think it might take too much focus away from Spidey. And at this point we don't know who all from the Spidey-verse will be in the movie. J.Jonah Jameson? I'd be down for a JJJ movie Minimate. Gwen or MJ? Not ruled out that I'm aware of. Random new character? There are lots of possibilities. As long as I get a couple cool Spideys, HAWT Aunt May and Michael Keaton (not Vulture, but out of costume) I'll be happy.

Aren't these already in blind bags at specialty stores?

Oh we're getting an origin scene. Whether its a flashback or pre-credits clip scene, its going to happen. If there's one constant in comic book movies its that filmmakers can't resist telling Batman and Spider-man's origin stories.

I keep seeing this Minimates Mob show up but can't find it on Facebook. Feel like I'm missing out on some cool stuff because Facebook hates me.

Yeah, Luke showed some pics of the faces on the alternate heads coming off on the tape when he was opening some to ship loose. Scroll back through the thread or check out his Instagram or Facebook feeds.

I need the Astral Strange set as well. And I wish I had known folks were looking for the Witches. I don't collect NBX so I haven't been following the releases. I was at a TRU on Sunday and they had one set but I didn't know it was a current release. Everything else they had was older stock so I assumed this was too. D'OH!

Favorite Minimate? This guy, without a doubt. Custom Ka D'Argo from Farscape, received as part of my Birthday Elephantron gift in 2015. As for Toys for Tots and charity giving, we give throughout the year to a few charities that are near and dear to us but always try to do a little extra at the holidays. A friend had a great idea last year. She wanted to pay off some layaway stuff for random people and eventually found herself at TRU (one of the few places that still does layaway). She spoke to the manager and anonymously paid off the layaway items for a few families. I think we'll try to do that this year as well.

They are on the Previewsworld shipping list for next week. Could be a mistake though.

Battle-damaged Wolverine bio: "This is Wolverine. He gets hurt. A lot."

I just watched the teaser trailer and I'm hoping for another Happy Hogan, just because I can't get enough Favs. I think Michael Keaton is a given. Will need a few of him for Batman, Gung Ho, Night Shift, Mister Mom, The Founder, Birdman, etc...

Zach mentioned upcoming waves in the Wave 69 unboxing video and let slip that Wave 73 is Spider-man Homecoming. Begin speculation/criticism/enthusiastic cheering.

Looking good.

Hit up the two closest stores that showed inventory. Both were restocked with the Hulkbuster wave. No Squirrel Girl for me yet

Hope everyone's having fun putting together their gifts. I know I am.

Agreed. The accessories for this line are ridiculously awesome. Weapons are a given and you have to expect a pizza to come out eventually, but individual slices? Comic books and TVs? Not to mention all the alternate heads with different facial expressions. I admit that all the different Turtle variations are starting to wear me down a bit, BUT when they come with such incredibly fun accessories I am much more forgiving.

Thanks for the info. That's what I was hoping. I don't care for the NBX Santa. His shape is too wide and cartoony and I don't like his scared expression. Its a great NBX figure but not what I want from a traditional Santa 'mate.

Does this mean the plans for the future of the line have been worked out? The last official word sounded like things were being worked on but nothing was set beyond Wave 5 yet.

PM shot at you.