TooNiche Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, JeffBohn said: After catching the end of Predator, I kind of want a General Phillips just so we have every one of the named cast! Nice. Could include him with a Deluxe Huey Helicopter set, for the end scene. Dusty Dutch. Anna. Pilot. Could reuse/variant the Huey for a beginning roping in scene too, with attachable rope pieces. Hawkins with Comic book. Blain with Jerky bag. More ideas! Laughing predator with open wrist computer. Log effect piece? Scared face fleeing Dutch. Skinned victims. Vine effect stand piece, to hang victims upside down from. Scared face Billy. (Regular Billy face included so collectors who buy multiples to army build skinned victims, and whom already have Billy can display him in alternate "machete dual" format) Guerilla soldier enemies, one could have an option part similar to the chest burster part from the alien line, but instead with a machete, for that "stick around" scene, plus a wall effect stand to be pinned to. Triumphant/Trophy collector Predator, with skull/vertebra piece to hold up. "Jungle Demon" Predator, A la NECA, with Scared Mac. "You son of a b!&£#" set with double pegged hand piece to allow (red shirt) Dutch and (shirt and tie) Mac to link arms. General Philips. Battle cry (variant muddy) Dutch with battle cry face, and Predator with glowing wrist blades. Tree branch stand? Bonfire effect piece? All I got for now. A lot of my ideas often stray into deluxe sets, or would be dioramas/playsets. Has DST ever really done this with minimates? I know it raises the price point. But in my mind minimates are always most impressive in large numbers, or arranged in diorama style set ups. The prime example of this being the way Lego does it. I always wonder too, if despite higher costs, lines might do better releasing larger sets/or assortments at a time. As completionists/collectors will research and await gradual releases to build a complete team of say Marvel Avengers, or Predator, or Aliens squad/cast, but casual buyers (to whom the viability of lines ultimately ride upon) won't appreciate the chase/waiting, or have the "vision" to imagine how novel/impressive a complete set might look. But they might be if the whole "team" were attractively packaged as one. It would be a completely different approach to the collecting mentality, cutting straight to the chase. And perhaps it would be a poorer one, for not having as many variants, and side characters packed alongside "key players" that people want. But as I said, perhaps it would yield more casual buys. As I write this I realise the folly of this whole idea. Offer more "complete" sets, to ensure longer line longevity. Hmm, paradox much. Can't have your cake and eat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I wouldn't think there are many "casual" buyers who care about getting the whole team from Predator (or the equivalent from other movies); those people are probably interested in the Predator and Dutch. Now, it does seem likely that some serious collectors are turned off when some of the team is relegated to being short-packed in blind bags, but that's a different issue. Besides the Space Jockey, which is pretty unique, DST hasn't done any diorama sets. I suspect there just aren't many candidates that they would expect to sell well enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 They're not all disgusted with Blain trying to share jerky. It's chewing tobacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, cylonchaney said: They're not all disgusted with Blain trying to share jerky. It's chewing tobacco. Ah, ok. I forget. I'm more of an Alien nerd. My bad. Edited April 10, 2017 by TooNiche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) As Blain might say on A&E, "You guys are all a bunch of slack-jawed ferrets around here. This stuff'll make you a gosh-darned sensual tyrannosaurus, just like me!" I love the original line along with "I ain't got time to bleed." Edited April 11, 2017 by cylonchaney spleeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCDX97 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 On 4/9/2017 at 3:46 PM, stack32 said: Now, it does seem likely that some serious collectors are turned off when some of the team is relegated to being short-packed in blind bags, but that's a different issue. You mean like Hawkins who I bitched about being one-per-case and I have never seen him being sold anywhere for less than $35? I still don't have Mac yet, either. Here's hoping for a Mac/Hawkins 2-pack! But stuff like this really kills my enthusiasm. It almost killed me getting into the Aliens and Predator lines in the first place, but I finally figured out how to get the Minimates at non-crazy prices. Hasn't happened with Hawkins, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 7 hours ago, BCDX97 said: Here's hoping for a Mac/Hawkins 2-pack! As someone who has both Mac and Hawkins, I'd welcome that 2-pack. It makes sense to increase the line's longevity by not alienating consumers who truly want to "collect them all." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 9 hours ago, cylonchaney said: As Blain might say on A&E, "You guys are all a bunch of slack-jawed ferrets around here. This stuff'll make you a gosh-darned sensual tyrannosaurus, just like me!" I love the original line along with "I ain't got time to bleed." I always thought it was "sexual tyrannosaurus." 9 hours ago, BCDX97 said: You mean like Hawkins who I bitched about being one-per-case and I have never seen him being sold anywhere for less than $35?... I still don't have Mac yet, either... But stuff like this really kills my enthusiasm. Yeah, this stuff for sure kills enthusiasm. I was thankfully able to track down the one-per-case stuff for Predator but I am not sad at all that Predator isn't doing blind bags anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I welcome increased access to these short packs, but it probably boils down to (retail) buyer interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 If retailers are still sitting on the blind bags assortments since last August, let that be a lesson to them. Sneak a 2-pack of chase figures into the next release and compare how well those sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I thought about quitting the line with the second series of blind bags but was able to find a decent deal on a set right after they were released. My enthusiasm did take a pretty serious hit; I'm down to just picking up figures from the first movie and the Lost Tribe, otherwise I can skip it. Packing the same figures multiple times in blind bags (and in the case of the first series, making the inferior) and putting them in the two-packs is a recipe for frustration. I can see why DST might be hesitant on some members of Dutch's team, it's hard to imagine they would sell much worse than the fifth or sixth cloaked Predator variation though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 11 hours ago, MisterMiracle said: I always thought it was "sexual tyrannosaurus." He didn't say sensual or ferrets either. That's why I called it the A&E version you flipping melon farmer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx_6 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 At the panel, it was brought up that they may be pursuing the upcoming "The Predator" for minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Any idea if we're getting a vest/and or a backpack (like Hawkins) with Poncho? I'm just worried he looks a bit like he could be confused for a rebel without one or the other. Also, that grenade launcher would be sweet. I'm guessing there is more that is not shown. Anna for instance isn't shown with her sniper rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 (edited) Yes, he comes with I believe Batroc's vest. Isabelle comes with WInter Soldier's rifle. Edited April 26, 2017 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 15 hours ago, DSTZach said: Yes, he comes with I believe Batroc's vest. Isabelle comes with WInter Soldier's rifle. Sweet! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 this line canceled ? @DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 There's still the Predators wave coming. Beyond that, who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) What? No. I just got Series 4 samples. With Poncho, Lambert, Isabelle and Anna. TRU 4 has Hanzo. Both Isabelle and Hanzo have hounds. TRU 4 finishes the LA hunting party. Pretty sure Series 5 is designed, with more characters from Predator and Predators. Pretty cool. Then we hunt The Predator. Edited June 8, 2017 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 so bill paxtons not hitting tru? dammnnnn ): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 13 hours ago, DSTZach said: Then we hunt The Predator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 18 hours ago, DSTZach said: What? No. I just got Series 4 samples. With Poncho, Lambert, Isabelle and Anna. TRU 4 has Hanzo. Both Isabelle and Hanzo have hounds. TRU 4 finishes the LA hunting party. Pretty sure Series 5 is designed, with more characters from Predator and Predators. Pretty cool. Then we hunt The Predator. No Predator 2 preds in S5? I think we're short "Boar" and "Lost." Also, Danny & Leona from the LAPD. Garber would be cool too. Keyes' second-in-command, AND a Baldwin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Oh, or are you saying TRU4 has Danny & Leona? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 butt play poopy variant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooNiche Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 On 09/06/2017 at 0:07 AM, DSTZach said: ... Pretty sure Series 5 is designed, with more characters from Predator and Predators. Pretty cool. ... Sweet! Excited to see what's coming from Predator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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