CortherX Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 i don't know if i'm just not seeing it, but i couldn't find the original thread for this wave. estimated release is around August/September, right? do we have a more specific date on lock, yet? i'm pretty excited for these and wanna make sure i've got a pocket full of cash to throw at my lcs man when they're released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zylek Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 It was probably nuked with all the other stuff during that upgrade database issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'm still annoyed by the Cyclops, Wolvie, and Nightcrawler. Colossus is not as annoying but man I would have rather seen a 60's Jean and/or a redone Beast in either slot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polarboy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 some people are never pleased, this is an awesome assortment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 53 minutes ago, Polarboy said: some people are never pleased, this is an awesome assortment. That's not true. I actually am usually very easy to please I just think having an umpteenth version of a character that is nearly the same is wasteful and I would have preferred something else. Also as a sidebar let me know if you need me to bring any mates back to SYD for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 I'm okay with the assortment but has it really been so long since specialty has seen that Wolverine? If this was TRU I'd kinda understand but it seems comics shops would love a 60s Jean Grey, especially to go with Cyclops. Maybe we'll get a Valentine's Day assortment of lovers some day: Scott & Jean Logan & Yukio Peter & Mary Jane Matt & Elektra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 1 hour ago, thereasonsy said: I'm still annoyed by the Cyclops, Wolvie, and Nightcrawler. Colossus is not as annoying but man I would have rather seen a 60's Jean and/or a redone Beast in either slot. It's actually based on a comic book cover, and the team's lineup at that time. It's also a partial re-do of a set we made 12 years ago. Hence this specific line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 17 hours ago, CortherX said: i don't know if i'm just not seeing it, but i couldn't find the original thread for this wave. estimated release is around August/September, right? do we have a more specific date on lock, yet? i'm pretty excited for these and wanna make sure i've got a pocket full of cash to throw at my lcs man when they're released. NO specific date until they're in our warehouse, but they are about a month away, maybe less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigvis497 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 So is Banshee's cape a display either/or thing or is it supposed to be two pieces? I really like the way he looks in the package. These are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 1 minute ago, bigvis497 said: So is Banshee's cape a display either/or thing or is it supposed to be two pieces? I really like the way he looks in the package. These are awesome. Either-or. I used them together at one point, because I thought it looked cool, but nobody else liked it, and it wasn't planned that way. Prototypes may have been slightly misshapen, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Does Wolverine come with clawless hands or is including them still a thing of the past? I noticed the TRU Deadpool series Wolvie didn't have such hands either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMiracle Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) 28 minutes ago, DSTZach said: It's actually based on a comic book cover, and the team's lineup at that time. It's also a partial re-do of a set we made 12 years ago. Hence this specific line-up. Wow, that original set was released 12 years ago?! Now I feel old! Sunfire, Thunderbird and Banshee all look great. I've already got multiple versions of the other ones so I'm not quite as excited about those ones. I think the chrome look on the original Colossus has still been the best looking one so far. Edited August 16, 2016 by MisterMiracle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 15 minutes ago, MisterPL said: Does Wolverine come with clawless hands or is including them still a thing of the past? I noticed the TRU Deadpool series Wolvie didn't have such hands either. Difficult to include for a few different reasons, but they'll still look to include them when possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) From Ask DST #317: MisterPL: There’s been a trend recently of not including regular hands with Wolverine Minimates. Only ones with popped claws have been included. Can you include those clawless hands again like you used to, please? Thanks! DSTChuck: I did not realize it was a “trend.” I can ask the dev team to look at that, I guess. Chuck seemed unaware when I brought it up last May. I was picturing someone with a drawer full of little, blue, clawless Wolverine hands they've been secretly hoarding. Hope I didn't blow the whistle on somebody's choking hazard fetish. Edited August 16, 2016 by MisterPL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 45 minutes ago, DSTZach said: It's actually based on a comic book cover, and the team's lineup at that time. It's also a partial re-do of a set we made 12 years ago. Hence this specific line-up. Which I get, own, and display in my house. LOL I remember driving to the mall to pick it up years ago. Wasn't it an exclusive? I'm excited for the additions of Banshee and Sunfire (that aren't on the cover) but still wish we had 60's Jean (she's on the cover) or an updated Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, DSTZach said: Either-or. I used them together at one point, because I thought it looked cool, but nobody else liked it, and it wasn't planned that way. Prototypes may have been slightly misshapen, as well. I'm planning on using them both! Love the additional capes and can't wait to use them in displays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, MisterPL said: From Ask DST #317: MisterPL: There’s been a trend recently of not including regular hands with Wolverine Minimates. Only ones with popped claws have been included. Can you include those clawless hands again like you used to, please? Thanks! DSTChuck: I did not realize it was a “trend.” I can ask the dev team to look at that, I guess. Chuck seemed unaware when I brought it up last May. I was picturing someone with a drawer full of little, blue, clawless Wolverine hands they've been secretly hoarding. Hope I didn't blow the whistle on somebody's choking hazard fetish. Chuck is not the product manager for MInimates, or the designer, or the liaison with the factory. He does a lot, but he does delegate some stuff. It has to do with licensor approvals, tooling space vs. number of old tools used, number of paint applications vs. placement of tampos on a round surface... the issue was raised too late for a workaround to be considered for 68, but the future is unwritten. ...I DO have a drawer full of tigers, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Well, I was told to "Ask DST" so I did. I'm sure it'll get sorted out. When do you go on vacation again? Just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This wave looks absolutely amazing. I guess I hadn't noticed it before, but it's cool to see the sword for Kurt. Great job, DST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Zach, does the yellow for this Wolverine match the TRU22 yellow? I'm so excited to get these! Thanks! Edited August 16, 2016 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Does Storm come with/her head rotate to show her eyes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 3 hours ago, MisterPL said: I'm okay with the assortment but has it really been so long since specialty has seen that Wolverine? If this was TRU I'd kinda understand but it seems comics shops would love a 60s Jean Grey, especially to go with Cyclops. Maybe we'll get a Valentine's Day assortment of lovers some day: Scott & Jean Logan & Yukio Peter & Mary Jane Matt & Elektra I remember when ToyBiz did this for TRU. The Famous Couples assortments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This wave looks great! Thanks for sharing the packaged pics Zach. All worthy updates. I think Thunderbird's my favorite, but I like the little touches all around, like Nightcrawler's sword and the posing options for Banshee & Storm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 This wave looks absolutely killer. I don't think I had known about Nightcrawler's sword (sorry if it was previously revealed). That's very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The sword with Nightcrawler really seals the deal for that set with me. Great looking figures, can't wait to pick them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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