V.I.N.Cent Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hey guys, I just started collecting these addictive little beasts and I really don't need a new addiction but oh well. I look forward to finding out which version of each character is the best version and hopefully work out some trades with you guys! Vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hey & welcome ! Undoubtedly the best version of Spider-Man is the 'Riot Spidey' version which is very rare although expensive ....I can do you one for ...say... $30? $25? -tobetrustedsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Welcome to the addiction! If you aren't already familiar with it, check out Ivan's amazing Minimate Database! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.I.N.Cent Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks, Someone linked me to that the other day. There and here were the 2 sites they sent me. First question. How hard is it to find BLANK bodies? I'm pondering customizing and I was wondering how hard it is to find blank bases or if it's just better to get any old fodder and take acetone to it to clean it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks, Someone linked me to that the other day. There and here were the 2 sites they sent me. First question. How hard is it to find BLANK bodies? I'm pondering customizing and I was wondering how hard it is to find blank bases or if it's just better to get any old fodder and take acetone to it to clean it off. Many of the GB & Max 'mates have blank 'bases' , I personally prefer sniffing the acetone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Welcome to the boards, fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geohound Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hiya. Welcomes and all that. It's fun here. Addictions are for winners, everyone else is just a lousy quitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Welcome aboard, V! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Welcome to the Multivers3e! Must say, your screen name, ROCKIN'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.I.N.Cent Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Welcome to the Multivers3e! Must say, your screen name, ROCKIN'! Thanks guys! It's funny to see who recognizes the spelling. Kind of gives you an idea of who the old guys are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Thanks, Someone linked me to that the other day. There and here were the 2 sites they sent me. First question. How hard is it to find BLANK bodies? I'm pondering customizing and I was wondering how hard it is to find blank bases or if it's just better to get any old fodder and take acetone to it to clean it off. Welcome aboard. When I do a custom I try to work with whatever I can find rather than hunt blanks. Check out the custom board. Latsa great pointers over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm referred to as Old Bob............ .....amongst other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImABarRoomHero Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I'm referred to as Old Bob............ .....amongst other things Just don't call him late for lunch! ZING!!!........... ::crickets:: Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Welcome to the party. Good luck sticking to the "best version" of each character. I think you'll find yourself expanding beyond those parameters sooner than you expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.I.N.Cent Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 I have no doubt I'll expand. MM looks like it's almost as bad as Star Wars about barely tweaking a character then rereleasing it again and again, just good enough to make you want him. The one good thing is, most of the bodies are the same so old versions become easy fodder. I'm quite familiar with using what's on hand for customs. I was very big about customizing Marvel Legends for a while but haven't had time in a while. I was just hoping that maybe someone had true blanks to start from at a reasonable price. I'll start looking at the Trade forums as soon as I have a chance to go through the database and see what looks the most interesting for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hi there and welcome to the 'verse and your new addiction! Regarding customs, let me point you towards a few other places besides our own custom thread (mandatory): Minimate Factory - a how-to-do-all-the-awesome-stuff-Luke-does (you'll read this name a lot!) Boyds Customs - what it says, Boyds customs BAMF - a collection of custom Minimates from all over the internet You might find some loose blank minimates (as well as some really nice custom supplies) over at Luke's toystore (there's his name again, see!) But I'm with Rheul here. I just use the parts I got to customize minimates. Especially if you apply paint or decals, it really doesn't matter. Anyway, I'm looking forward to see your stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieFodder Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 With your first Minimates, you've entered the game. Build your armies, but know you will never beat my armies. I may not have the numbers like everyone else on here, but I've got the mind and heart to take anyone down. Good Luck (You can never have too many Deadpools) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRedShadow Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Hey mate,welcome to the boards!WE KNOW YOULL HAVE A ENJOYABLE TIME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.I.N.Cent Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Holy Cow I've lost my mind. I really should have my ebay account revoked. I found some decent deals on some stuff and I'm going to try and work out a bulk buy with the one guy I've gotten the best deals from so far. I just need to make up a list of what I want and he'll tell me what he has. Now DECIDING what I want is the issue... So far behind.... I know I want all the Battlestar, all the Lord of the Rings, All the DC (of course, finding all of the above at a reasonable price is going to be difficult) Now, deciding which Marvel I want is going to be the most challenging part. Any suggestions on the best version of the Marquee folks like Captain America, Thor, Spidey, X-men, etc... would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The recent Disney Store exclusive Classic Heroic Age is a great starting point for iconic versions of 4 main characters: Thor, Spidey, Captain America, and Iron Man. You get great versions of each characters and lots of accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 The Defenders set will take some beating .....quality in every regard..... considering when they were made they surpass most everything since,I love that set. Check out the almost obscure character 'Valkyrie' (bless you Ivan) http://www.minimatedatabase.com/figure.php?i=512&n=Valkyrie .....check her out from any angle you like & you'll see a toy that ,personally, made me proud to be a Minimate collector . Su.....bloody....perb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 the Defenders set is top notch all the way. One of my favorite picks is the "Marvel Heroes" set Captain America, no mods needed and a spot on rendering of the character. Check out the "Modifying Marvel Minimates" thread for lots of good ideas on "low" talent customs (low is a poor word ALL of the mods this board comes up with have been inspired and worthy of a look) for creating "definitive" versions of your favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.I.N.Cent Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Okay guys... Off to a fast start here... Been cruizin' ebay and here's what I've picked up so far And Here's what I had from some I bought a few years ago and some I just bought at TRU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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