DSTZach Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Now that things have died down a little from NYCC, I wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who helped me out with the 10th Anniversary Exhibit. It was a much smaller undertaking than the Versus World event, but I did it more or less by myself, and it was slightly daunting. In some particular order: TBT was a major supplier of the exhibit, probably 50% of the items on display were his. Without him, it would not exist. Thank you so much, sir. UK Collector flew to America, FROM ENGLAND, carrying illicit German candy, to help me haul and assemble some Swedish furniture. I had him Russian around all day. I think he MAY have had other plans before I Shanghaied him. Anyway, I can't thank that guy enough. Vicious Vink provided some clutch Speed Racer and movie-based sets, and sent them on short notice. You rock. Youbastards hooked me with some gap-filling late 2000s Marvel sets. He continues to be an asset to the forum, the line and the world. Mystery Man, at the last minute, was able to get me the Chef Duff I so desperately wanted. It totally made the show. And SuperChefMate and Hellpop kept me sane down there in that little room all weekend. Great guys to talk to. SCM even handed out Minimates a little, and he totally took an interview bullet for me. (They wanted to talk to a fan, so they got one!) And THANK YOU ALL for supporting the line long enough that this exhibit was warranted. If Minimates had died in 2007, we obviously wouldn't have done this. I'm hoping to take the show to other locations so more of you can see it. We may even add in some rarities, if I can track down more prototypes; Chuck and I were just discussing what unproduced items physically exist. And if anyone in Chicago or San Diego wants to help assemble Ikea furniture, keep an eye out for my postings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'd love to help for C2E2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I would also be down like a clown to give my support at C2E2. Try Me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm glad it worked out Zach & it feels to me oddly fitting that the guys here helped you to make it happen. Now where are the photos? T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Thanks Zach, I was happy to contribute what I could! Same here, I'm in for some volunteer work at C2E2! Edited October 19, 2012 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) DST also made a really cool program, basically a "Minimates Through the Ages" magazine, which I hope you'll all be able to get at subsequent shows. And thank you for all your hospitality, Zach, and to Robert and Chuck and the rest of Team DST. As anyone who has ever met and talked to you all knows, they are a REALLY great group of guys, really honest and forthright with the fans. You can tell that Robert really loves designing these little buggers and putting in as many cool extras as he can think of. I didn't take any pictures of the exhibit, sorry, but maybe someone else did? EDIT: and look what's on AFI this morning: http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/new-york-comic-cons-minimates-tenth-anniversary-exhibit-a-big-hit Edited October 19, 2012 by hellpop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I love the idea of making this a travelling display, if only to give me a chance to see it And add me to the list of people who'd be happy to help in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stegron01 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I'm glad it was a success - thanks as ever for your hard work Zach! I would have loved to see it and in the unlikely event you ever bring it to the uk I would be very happy to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Thanks Zach! It was honestly my absolute pleasure. And as for my other plans, I think that my girlfriend was more than happy to be stranded in NYC. When I eventually found her in the Starbucks in Macy's she looked very comfortable surrounded by her shopping bags! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We are going to have a huge group in Chicago. I plan to be there also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 You know, Zach and I were talking in New York about how cool it would be to have a Minimates Con. Maybe we could do something, formally or informally, in Chicago next year? I'm sure some of us might make travel plans if we knew there would be some cool Minimate stuff going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Damn, I guess I'm the only one who is going to be setting up in SD... Good thing Zach is such a nice boss to work for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I was really honored to get to help out and would be happy to again in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 More photos in the AA gallery. I'm looking forward to a more prototype heavy version at SDCC '13... Although I can't imagine where it could go, nor what it would cost. So if there is a C2E2-only event planned, an early heads-up would be nice. I don't want to have to make any last minute flight reservations. Here's another offer of assistance should you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I guess this year C2E2 was just the trickle. Next year will be amazing. Great work, Zach! Are you gona have a display with every Marvel Minimate on it? Cause that'd be amazing. I think I've got all but 2 of the Spideys myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciousvink Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Your Welcome Zach, and for all you do to help us get the best figures/figure line in the world. Now if we could just get INVINCIBLE mates it would probably be the best in the universe! hint hint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Oh, heavens no, TM2. Every Marvel Minimate would be a lot. Need to talk to Chuck about what he wants to change, but I don't think he wanted comprehensiveness. Vink, Ask DST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Oh, heavens no, TM2. Every Marvel Minimate would be a lot. Need to talk to Chuck about what he wants to change, but I don't think he wanted comprehensiveness. Vink, Ask DST! I was pondering this a while back, Every minimate would be cool, but as you say logistics for finding and then setting them all up would be a nightmare. What might be actually be feasible though is to talk to Ivan over at MMDB to see if he would provide the images he has and make a poster or a banner of every minimate from every marvel wave. How cool would it be to have a long banner with 1:1 images of marvel wave 1-50? Just thinking outloud... T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Certainly would be easier to transport, for one thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Wish i could have seen it in person. Awesome work, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMage Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sadly I'm not going to America anytime soon But you've got my support Zach. Over here in the PH the Pinoy Minimate Kolektors (Collectors) are having trouble make exhibits as well. Hope our little 2-inch peices of plastic last even longer! My blog:www.mini-bugle.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperChefMate Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 It was my pleasure Zach, and thank you and everyone else at Dst for all your generosity! Any help I can give as thanks for all the greatness that Dst and minimates have given me and everyone else over the years is without question. The exhibit was incredible and Dst always has one of the best booths at cons, even with the things that happened this year. I can't wait for C2E2 and the triumphant return of the Build a Mate booth(hopefully)! Of course any assistance you might need, is all yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 It was my pleasure Zach, and thank you and everyone else at Dst for all your generosity! Any help I can give as thanks for all the greatness that Dst and minimates have given me and everyone else over the years is without question. The exhibit was incredible and Dst always has one of the best booths at cons, even with the things that happened this year. I can't wait for C2E2 and the triumphant return of the Build a Mate booth(hopefully)! Of course any assistance you might need, is all yours. Suckup T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was pondering this a while back, Every minimate would be cool, but as you say logistics for finding and then setting them all up would be a nightmare. Perhaps you could all come here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Collector Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was pondering this a while back, Every minimate would be cool, but as you say logistics for finding and then setting them all up would be a nightmare. Perhaps you could all come here ? MinimateCon 2013 @ BHMs farmhouse and lake. Sounds wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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