arnim zola Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Hey now, we come here to complain, not to be told that we take our abundance of toy stores and minimate markets for granted. Now you take your Jon Snow and your truth and git! Jk Edited July 24, 2015 by arnim zola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregio Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Hahahahahahahahaha It's just to show that, If it's hard to you guys, imagine to us! But this make each figure become more "special" too. Edited July 24, 2015 by Gregio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 ....& for all you TMNT Minimate fans out there here's your next kick in the bollocks...............http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Mutagen-Michelangelo-/191644024548?hash=item2c9edfbee4 & http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Kraang-w-Keychain-/191644023029?hash=item2c9edfb8f5 24 cases of K-Mart blind bags seem to have come out of the woodwork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) Or Minimates Menagerie has a Diamond account, like Luke. Luke bought some Kmart strips from them not too long ago. They had some extra inventory. Edited July 27, 2015 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) ....& for all you TMNT Minimate fans out there here's your next kick in the bollocks...............http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Mutagen-Michelangelo-/191644024548?hash=item2c9edfbee4 & http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Kraang-w-Keychain-/191644023029?hash=item2c9edfb8f5 24 cases of K-Mart blind bags seem to have come out of the woodwork F@#$ that guy! Minimates Menagerie is the worst! 24 of each figure marked waaaaaay up instead of helping out people on here that never found them. I really hope that nobody on here buys their stuff from him. Edited July 27, 2015 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 ....& for all you TMNT Minimate fans out there here's your next kick in the bollocks...............http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Mutagen-Michelangelo-/191644024548?hash=item2c9edfbee4 & http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Kraang-w-Keychain-/191644023029?hash=item2c9edfb8f5 24 cases of K-Mart blind bags seem to have come out of the woodwork F@#$ that guy! Minimates Menagerie is the worst! 24 of each figure marked waaaaaay up instead of helping out people on here that never found them. I really hope that nobody on here buys their stuff from him. would you believe he's even a longtime member here, but haven't seen a post from him in quite some time...I'm guessing he uses the forum for some good intel on what to overcharge on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 This forum even had a hand in creating the eBay seller name, if I recall correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 This forum even had a hand in creating the eBay seller name, if I recall correctly. correct, I think there was some sort of contest to design a banner or something for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 He might buy from Luke. I think he is friends with the guy on Facebook. The whole thing started out with good intentions, but turned, in my opinion. Capitalism at it worst, I suppose. All I can say is that if you don't like it, don't buy. I have even considered making an Ebay store to counter some of the craziness, but found it would likely become a conflict of interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 There's a guy on one of the facebook groups that posts the same mutagen donnie every day for $20. A group of people told him we like to hook each other up and not shake each other down. He said these things have value and he hates to base things off ebay prices but that's what he has to go off of. Then he lowered the price to 15. I've never seen him post anything else about minimates (stuff hes excited for, his collection, etc.) other than trying to sell tmnt mates for ridiculous prices. The new wave are $7.50 each in stores right now and he was trying to sell an open set yesterday for $55. Menagerie is infecting others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glantern Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. This. So much this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. I couldn't agree more. I'm all for anyone who is trying to make money... we all have families to feed (even if you don't, you get the idea) The problem i have is buying stuff from the trade threads here, from mostly very generous people, and flipping it for a profit on ebay. I think its happened more than once. Nothing against the law with doing that, it is just a scuzzy thing to do. One of the problems is us, as a collector base, and our lack of patience and the need to have it now attitude. I was that way once upon a time, but realized the world won't end if i dont have it this second (but that's just me). I dont care for the menagerie, and the high prices (i've been guilty of buying from them in the past, but normally stay away.) but he wouldn't be selling, if people weren't still buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 ....& for all you TMNT Minimate fans out there here's your next kick in the bollocks...............http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Mutagen-Michelangelo-/191644024548?hash=item2c9edfbee4 & http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Minimates-Series-1-Kraang-w-Keychain-/191644023029?hash=item2c9edfb8f5 24 cases of K-Mart blind bags seem to have come out of the woodwork F@#$ that guy! Minimates Menagerie is the worst! 24 of each figure marked waaaaaay up instead of helping out people on here that never found them. I really hope that nobody on here buys their stuff from him. would you believe he's even a longtime member here, but haven't seen a post from him in quite some time...I'm guessing he uses the forum for some good intel on what to overcharge on. he still flutters around here from time to time "Last Active Apr 08 2015 03:38 PM" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I like to imagine he dresses like that and eats cereal in front of his messy desktop while listing minimates on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 (edited) I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. I dont care for the menagerie, and the high prices (i've been guilty of buying from them in the past, but normally stay away.) but he wouldn't be selling, if people weren't still buying. Why are people still buying from him though? I feel like most of the hardcore collectors that would give in to his prices are people that are probably members here. I've never had to resort to eBay to pay $50 for a $4-$5 figure. Several people on here have helped me out with hard to find stuff and I have in turn done the same thing. I think there's enough nice people to not have to resort to going through this guy. Edited July 27, 2015 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Well, if anyone still needs the Kmart figures, I checked our inventory and added the assortment to the DST shop. Sorry these never made it to Kmarts, and that I can't just sell them individually. http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/tmnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netglow Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm all for capitalism. I also believe in toy karma. I dont care for the menagerie, and the high prices (i've been guilty of buying from them in the past, but normally stay away.) but he wouldn't be selling, if people weren't still buying. Why are people still buying from him though? I feel like most of the hardcore collectors that would give in to his prices are people that are probably members here. I've never had to resort to eBay to pay $50 for a $4-$5 figure. Several people on here have helped me out with hard to find stuff and I have in turn done the same thing. I think there's enough nice people to not have to resort to going through this guy. I purchased a few rarer ones off him before I made my way to this forum, but you're right. People here are so much more helpful than evilbay. I've plugged a few holes here for cheaper than 1 figure from him. Anyways, as for the clip, I assume inventory on them works like everything else. Buyers buy what buyers buy. They might not want to buy too much and just forget about it, causing surplus stock... Which menagerie buys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toy showdown Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'd probably even eat that $11 UPS shipping if I were new to the line. It's just, you know, one army builder isn't that much fun. And Photoshop isn't the same as having a dozen evil robots in different poses sitting on your desk. That's a lot of unsold strips, though. Can we finally agree that it's a much better plan to send desirable exclusives to retailers that are fiscally solvent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netglow Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Have Luke buy the rest of the stock and be our champion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I constantly buy stuff from him when I need one figure (or parts) for a custom, and getting the two pack elsewhere would cost too much more. it comes quickly (he doesn't live far), and always in good shape (heck, some of the ones I've gotten were nicer than my originals, so I swapped them out). I've never paid more than $10 for a figure, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'd probably even eat that $11 UPS shipping if I were new to the line. It's just, you know, one army builder isn't that much fun. And Photoshop isn't the same as having a dozen evil robots in different poses sitting on your desk. That's a lot of unsold strips, though. Can we finally agree that it's a much better plan to send desirable exclusives to retailers that are fiscally solvent? ...How many are you going by? 24? That is NOT a lot of unsold strips. We sold thousands of strips through Kmart, and we overproduced, so we had extras in case of a sell-out. I believe Kmart even re-ordered once or twice, so clearly people were buying them. The logistics of supplying a national chain are pretty complex. But by most accounts here, it was a great way to get Minimates out into collectors' hands, as well as newbies. For everyone who said their Kmart closed, someone else said it was incredibly convenient. And I'm not sure your plan to give retailers UNDESIRABLE exclusives is going to work out any better for anybody. We may revisit the Kraang, at least the blue one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 I hope Kraang bots are revisited, as well as Foot Soldiers. Heck, put out a 4 pack: 1 silver Kraang Bot, 1 blue Kraang Bot, 1 Foot Soldier, 1 Robotic Foot Soldier. I'd buy more of those than I did the Crazy 88 set. I'd do it even if you did 3 Foot/1 Kraang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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