TBT! Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 So, I was digging minimates out of my closet to inventory for a trade list and happened to put these guys on my desk together... I think it was only then that It hit me how far minimates have come since the early days. So I decided, lets make a thread to celebrate 10 yrs of minimate evolution. The rules are simple post a pic of an early minimate and the newest remake you have of that character so we can compare them & discuss! T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geohound Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 This is a really cool idea. I'll contribute a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santos L Halper Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Good idea for a topic Timbo, here's my contribution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 This is a really cool idea. I'll contribute a few. The Bullseyes' facing off reminds me of the Futurama episode with the alternate universe Benders. (Sorry to derail topic. I didn't contribute photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 You know, while there's no doubt we've advanced, I'd have a hard time calling someone like Cap an improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Nice idea Tim I was going to post 'Carnage old & new' then I remembered :tongue: C'mon DST I just know you're working on it....you must be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 I took this pic of wave 5 Thing and wave 37 Thing a few months ago for a then-and-now comparison, so this isn't the latest Bulked-up Thing, but it still fits this topic pretty nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Man, Minimates used to suuuuuuuuuck.... Just kiddin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha_ckwave Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I smell a debate coming. Me, I wish they'd replace every dated minimate ever made. New detailing rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I personally like the older Captain better, but for the most part newer minimates do look better than the older ones. Love the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 I smell a debate coming. Me, I wish they'd replace every dated minimate ever made. New detailing rules! For the most part I agree but there are exceptions, Wave 2 Spidey still rocks better than any spidey since (as does his black costume counterpart from the same wave!). T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Once I would have agreed with you. Until this beauty was released: http://minimatedatabase.com/figure.php?i=1067&n=Spider-Man I still like that first Thing better than all others that have followed though, despite his lack of bulkiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 Once I would have agreed with you. Until this beauty was released: http://minimatedatabase.com/figure.php?i=1067&n=Spider-Man I still like that first Thing better than all others that have followed though, despite his lack of bulkiness. You mean the one with the big paint stripe across it's shoulders/chest? As for the thing, I still think he's a bit skinny but the Absorbing man from that wave still looks good IMO. T. p.s. This thread needs more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch77 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Nightcrawler Spider-Man (movie versions) Green Goblin FA Iron Man Ryu Hulk Gamma Hulk Phoenix Loki Invisible Woman Another improvement = my photo taking skills. Writing skills, not so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I definitely like the first Nightcrawler better... and not just because I overpaid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I definitely like the first Nightcrawler better... and not just because I overpaid for it. Agreed. I think the excalibur version works great for AOA, the original for my X-Men arcade group. Waiting on dazzler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegron01 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Having some camera issues right now (to be precise no batteries!) so I apologise for you having to imagine this one, but I'm currently looking at the oldest and newest red daredevils next to each other here and I must say the wave 43 one is a BIG improvement in my book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimadman Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I could not find my Wave 1 Daredevil but I found these. I really wanted to include Zombie Daredevil but sadly it is one of the few Minimates I own that is still in the package. Though I love the new one I am still quite fond of the Marvel Knights Daredevil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I like Marvel Knights Daredevil a lot, but I never liked that his arms and legs have not details. So I switched his arms and legs with the Wave 1 one, which I think is a big improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted August 1, 2012 Share Posted August 1, 2012 I'm quite surprised to see how many of the older minimates I still prefer, such as Jean/Phoenix and Hulk. Others, such as Bullseye, clearly have gotten better over time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warburger Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Has anyone else noticed that old DC minimates (W1 Superman,W1 Batman, Powergirl, Dr. Fate, Deathstroke, etc.) seem to be at par with newer Marvel minimates? Edit: And no, this is not an attempt to derail the thread into "How I wish we still had DC minimates..." :deathstroke: Edited August 2, 2012 by warburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heroic Slacker Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Has anyone else noticed that old DC minimates (W1 Superman,W1 Batman, Powergirl, Dr. Fate, Deathstroke, etc.) seem to be at par with newer Marvel minimates? Edit: And no, this is not an attempt to derail the thread into "How I wish we still had DC minimates..." :deathstroke: Yeah, I think Aquaman still looks modern when compared to most figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_Havok Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) This is a fun thread! What about Rogue or Emma Frost or even Chun Li? I'm a sucker for female minimates. Just throwing in some ideas! Edited August 2, 2012 by Serge_Havok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Has anyone else noticed that old DC minimates (W1 Superman,W1 Batman, Powergirl, Dr. Fate, Deathstroke, etc.) seem to be at par with newer Marvel minimates? Edit: And no, this is not an attempt to derail the thread into "How I wish we still had DC minimates..." :deathstroke: BHM has frequently commented about the high quality of the DC figures in relation to the spottiness of their Marvel counterparts, but I agree on this level, as well. DCD Batman and Superman look analogous to what we've only gotten with guys like Captain America over the last 2 years or so IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geohound Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 So I'm bringing this thread back for a very important reason. Rhino. First minimate I ever bought and I love him dearly, but the new one is just so amazing. Also, I like this thread and it went away too fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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