Valo487 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I think DC 'mates were overly ambitious, there was SO much new tooling that had to make the budget go up. That was what I really liked about them, but considering how many other characters could have been made with less tooling in the beginning, I think maybe they should have spread out characters like Clayface and S.T.R.I.P.E. a little more. The costs going up mean you have to sell even more to keep it in the profit window you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've just read through the last couple of pages of this thread about DCD (I have never bought any DC stuff outside of the Minimates) An the postive A++thing I can say is that when DC mates where done they made the other lines catch up. For me if it wasnt for figures like Bane the Marvel stuff wouldnt have bulked up. Look at the new Hulkbuster It is using the base body to put over sized pieces on an it lloks good I am starting to see MM's as the western kinda Kubricks. Hell if Funko can take over the world with vinal.thats good But whats better is that companies can see DST and minimates as a skelton figure to buildon. For me I'm loving whats coming out...I cant afford it but I love it Sorry about spelling and grammer. beer beat me too it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... And it is! Did anyone...ANYONE watch ShartimusPrime's interview with Zach? no? well he was listing the Dc things they were doing like banks, more busts, and.....(Quote) "other stuff" he was literally trying not to blurt out minimates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I thought Zach posted on here that they had no plans for 'mates at this time apart from Gotham? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I thought Zach posted on here that they had no plans for 'mates at this time apart from Gotham?At THIS timeNot down the road Edited February 18, 2015 by Gmonkey2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I hope you're right, I read it as they would like to if they can get approval for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 The DC door isnt closed or locked at this point, I really believe that and have for a while. The problem at this point is there is a fat guy wedged in the door with a Mezco tattoo on his back. His hairy, dirty back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yeah, but that falls on DC more than Mezco. Plus that One:12 Batman looks awesome, if the dock workers can ever be bothered to go back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... And it is! Did anyone...ANYONE watch ShartimusPrime's interview with Zach? no? well he was listing the Dc things they were doing like banks, more busts, and.....(Quote) "other stuff" he was literally trying not to blurt out minimates! No, I was just not bothering to list bottle openers and cookie jars, two things that I figured his viewership would not care about. There are no DCAU or DC Comics or Classic Batman TV Minimates in the works that I know of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... And it is! Did anyone...ANYONE watch ShartimusPrime's interview with Zach? no? well he was listing the Dc things they were doing like banks, more busts, and.....(Quote) "other stuff" he was literally trying not to blurt out minimates! No, I was just not bothering to list bottle openers and cookie jars, two things that I figured his viewership would not care about. There are no DCAU or DC Comics or Classic Batman TV Minimates in the works that I know of. Normally, I'd be really bummed but now? I'm getting a big-ass Alien Queen, Power Loader AND Blomkamp is directing a new Alien movie. Plus, Muppets! And concept Predators! I mean honestly, this TF was awesome! We didn't see any pics though, but still! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valo487 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... And it is! Did anyone...ANYONE watch ShartimusPrime's interview with Zach? no? well he was listing the Dc things they were doing like banks, more busts, and.....(Quote) "other stuff" he was literally trying not to blurt out minimates! No, I was just not bothering to list bottle openers and cookie jars, two things that I figured his viewership would not care about. There are no DCAU or DC Comics or Classic Batman TV Minimates in the works that I know of. And that's terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 And Predator is related to DC (sort of) the Predadtor will be a DLC for the new Mortla Kombat X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Maybe this will finally open the door for MORTAAAAL KOMBAAAAT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Spawn'll be in MK X as well. Man, now I really want some MK mates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) Freddy and the dude from God Of War were in the last one too. How cool would it be if we got all of the classic Mortal Kombat characters and all of these awesome extra characters eventually?! Edited February 19, 2015 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 In all fairness, the release wasn't supposed to happen the way it did. There were delays at the factory and the first three waves ended up shipping very late and very close together. I distinctly remember my wallet needing a breather. I also think DCD's margin expectations were a little high. Brewer insisted sales were fine but given the higher retail price, it seems they were used to more profitable product. (Hence Blammoids, with three points of articulation and an even higher price point.) My LCS owner never offered DC Minimates at full retail, saying they wouldn't move at $2 more than Marvel. They did have great accessories though (Green Arrow!) and I really appreciated larger figures like Grodd for larger characters. Still so much potential but hopefully Gotham is a foot in the door... And it is! Did anyone...ANYONE watch ShartimusPrime's interview with Zach? no? well he was listing the Dc things they were doing like banks, more busts, and.....(Quote) "other stuff" he was literally trying not to blurt out minimates! No, I was just not bothering to list bottle openers and cookie jars, two things that I figured his viewership would not care about. There are no DCAU or DC Comics or Classic Batman TV Minimates in the works that I know of. What kind of cookie jars are you working on? We're in the market for a cookie jar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Freddy and the dude from God Of War were in the last one too. How could would it be if we got all of the classic Mortal Kombat characters and all of these awesome extra characters eventually?! YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenerdieststore Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 All this got me extremely excited for the minimates brand in general Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 AND DID ANYONE FORGET THE JL VS. MORTAL KOMBAT GAME???????? HOLY SH!T I THINK I JUST FOUND OUR CONNECTION PEOPLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Pablumo Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 AND DID ANYONE FORGET THE JL VS. MORTAL KOMBAT GAME???????? HOLY SH!T I THINK I JUST FOUND OUR CONNECTION PEOPLE Injustice Gods Among Us 'mates would be awesome as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Did I miss anything? Why are we speculating about something that does not exist? What does MK and DC have to do with DST making cookie jars anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Did I miss anything? Why are we speculating about something that does not exist? What does MK and DC have to do with DST making cookie jars anyway? Nothing we were talking about predator and I said that he would be in the new MK X as DLC so,.....put two and two together....lol but really, this POSSIBLY (probably not) enter a new MK line which could lead to JL vs MK mates then......well you know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Did I miss anything? Why are we speculating about something that does not exist? What does MK and DC have to do with DST making cookie jars anyway?Nothing we were talking about predator and I said that he would be in the new MK X as DLC so,.....put two and two together....lol but really, this POSSIBLY (probably not) enter a new MK line which could lead to JL vs MK mates then......well you know None of that makes sense gmonkey. Thats like saying we are getting dc mates because they crossed over with marvel in the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Did I miss anything? Why are we speculating about something that does not exist? What does MK and DC have to do with DST making cookie jars anyway?Nothing we were talking about predator and I said that he would be in the new MK X as DLC so,.....put two and two together....lol but really, this POSSIBLY (probably not) enter a new MK line which could lead to JL vs MK mates then......well you know None of that makes sense gmonkey. Thats like saying we are getting dc mates because they crossed over with marvel in the 90s. Yeah, Brobot is right. By that logic, we're getting Star Wars because Marvel is making the new comics, and Disney Comics due to Muppets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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