Lobsterman Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Ah, man, c'mon Toys R Us, you're killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Had a credit from Luke, so I figured I might as well use it on these guys. Really nice figures. To me, this is exactly what I want out of a video game license. I don't know anything about the characters, but the designs and unique parts are so cool that I want them anyway (looking at you, SFvT). I'll happily buy the TRU ones, and wave 2, if those see a release. Custom fodder-wise, I find myself very torn about whether to turn the Sun Goddess into Queen Amidala or not. I've been making Star Wars customs, but none from the prequel so she'd be all alone. But even if I was... Amidala? She's slightly above Jar-Jar on the list of characters I'd want to make, and she's only even getting any consideration since her designs were so beautiful. It would basically be a simple head decal away from being finished. But... Amidala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Got my set from Luke as well and I agree with what Hellpop said. These are A+ work. Great designs, lots of extras and no quality/paint issues. I never played the game but now I'm interested and will probably pick it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Custom fodder-wise, I find myself very torn about whether to turn the Sun Goddess into Queen Amidala or not. I've been making Star Wars customs, but none from the prequel so she'd be all alone. But even if I was... Amidala? She's slightly above Jar-Jar on the list of characters I'd want to make, and she's only even getting any consideration since her designs were so beautiful. It would basically be a simple head decal away from being finished. But... Amidala. I broke down and went with a custom case from Luke so I, too, would have parts for customs. I plan on Silver Samurai I out of the general. The scare face character might be compatible with Walking Dead as a zombie. And as far as Padmé, we already have a Natalie Portman face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 For Amidala, though, you'd need a white face, because she always had heavy makeup in those getups. But I think the feeling has passed. I plan to make a Silver Samurai too, but I think some of the parts from the other upcoming Samurai will work even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 (edited) I'm planning on using the following parts for a silver samurai custom: - Storm guard helmet, shoulder armor and waist armor - Storm guard general hands and feet - Samurai blade from marvel universe fig Add a decal for the face and torso and there ya go. It won't be comic accurate but it should do the job nicely Edited August 26, 2013 by fwoosheyman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I got these today from Luke, and hands down these are contenders for Best Wave of 2013! The paint apps are great, the new molds are amazing, and overall these are just perfect Minimates. If you are on the fence, buy them. I really hope we get those potential boxsets shown at SDCC. Bravo, DST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WookieFodder Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I don't do Star Wars customs from newer trilogy, but I'd make a Sabe before Padme. But a tip for those who do, AOA Sinister's hair repainted and cut could be decent for young Obi or Ani. I've been wanting to use it to make a Dave Luster since forever but don't have the right face yet. These are some of the most unique minis to come out for a while, I'm excited for all of them. I still like my custom Lara Croft just a tad more because it's more like her original costume. I;m certainly not complaining though, great looking mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I've been wondering if anyone's cobbled together a classic Lara Croft with these yet. You'd need-what, shorts right? Use the ones from the Hunt Minimate. What else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Black Widow's gun holsters? ASM Peter Parker backpack? Kuma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earlyfrost Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Luke, are you definitely getting them? The system still isn't showing them as shipped. I'll try to get some pics up tonight. I grabbed my packaged samples. Never got pics that I know of. Can't wait! im curious though, what do you do with your samples after taking photos? do you get to take them home and keep them, or do you return them to the office? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I put a bunch of them into the MM10 exhibit at NYCC, but I got a bunch of them back after SDCC. Now I keep an archive. You never know when the Tonight Show will call up and say they need a Terry Crews Minimate. (Hey, it happened.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 I just opened some of these and I'm blown away by the attention to detail and quality of these! I think the battle damaged Lara Croft is one of my all time favourite minimates! The only downside is the handle broke off the shield for the armored guy as I tried to put it in his hand... anyone else have this issue? I wasn't even trying to force it, It'll be fine but I'm going to need to superglue it back on. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 BLARGH!!my BBTS order was messed up, whoever wraps the figures into sets of 4 gave me TWO Storm Queens instead of a Storm Guard. I guess it’s okay though, Luke is selling loose Storm Guards and I didn’t want Roth anyway, plus I have two Storm Queens. I just wanted to bitch about my weird ‘set of 4’ #firstworldproblems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Didn't want Roth?! Heresy! Heresy, i say! Roth is the coolest character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Didn't want Roth?! Heresy! Heresy, i say! Roth is the coolest character! Didn’t play Tomb Raider, not ever gonna play Tomb Raider. So Roth is “some old guy” to me and that’s all he ever will be. Was willing to get him for the Samurai, but ended up not getting either, so now I’ll just take two samurai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Didn’t play Tomb Raider, not ever gonna play Tomb Raider. The words... I read them, but I don't understand their meaning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr baghead Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Didn’t play Tomb Raider, not ever gonna play Tomb Raider. The words... I read them, but I don't understand their meaning... I guess Tomb Raider is my Tekken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 BLARGH!! my BBTS order was messed up, whoever wraps the figures into sets of 4 gave me TWO Storm Queens instead of a Storm Guard. I guess it’s okay though, Luke is selling loose Storm Guards and I didn’t want Roth anyway, plus I have two Storm Queens. I just wanted to bitch about my weird ‘set of 4’ #firstworldproblems Oh, great, now I'm worried about my BBTS order... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pappymojo Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Found in Boston newbury comics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I never played Tomb Raider either. In fact, I only recently saw the movie and probably don't really get most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 The movies are just awful. Awful awful awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Good, I don't feel so bad for not liking it TM2. That said, I don't really get the relevance of some of the Minimate characters from the game, but I will buy them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickle Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 cough cough, Tomb raider hitting Canadian TRU stores super soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Dear Canada, WTF? Always, USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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