Ronan The Accuser Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 9 hours ago, elhonez said: Waves 68, 69 and 72 have all been amazing for classic comic fans, so thanks Chuck, Zach et al for keeping the hits coming. This level of excellence demands a shout-out. Thirded! Loving all of the classic comic waves and can't wait for Silver Samurai to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I picked up the Wolverine/Magneto set yesterday. These are both great 'mates! In such a cool wave, with characters like Mojo and Spiral, sometimes it's the simple designs that really pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterious Stranger Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) Saw a lone Mojo/Spiral set at the TRU in Burbsnk, mixed in with the GotG sets. I just need the Wolverine/Magneto set. Edited May 21, 2017 by Mysterious Stranger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Found at TRU in Vernon Hills, IL. I gotta say. My favorite part about this wave is the fact that each and every Wolverine figure has the same face, just with a different expression. It makes the whole wave leaps and bounds better. This wave is a prime example of a sentiment I know most of us have: We loath the lack of comic book-centric waves, but man o man when we get them, they're perfect. Kudos to the nice guys at DST for this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicidewatch Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/20/2017 at 8:13 PM, Mysterious Stranger said: Saw a lone Mojo/Spiral set at the TRU in Burbsnk, mixed in with the GotG sets. I just need the Wolverine/Magneto set. I've got an extra if you need one. Cost plus shipping, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stack32 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 18 hours ago, NerdyTrev said: This wave is a prime example of a sentiment I know most of us have: We loath the lack of comic book-centric waves, but man o man when we get them, they're perfect. Kudos to the nice guys at DST for this one! If "most" of us hate movie waves so much, who's buying them? DST has said more than once that movie waves are generally good sellers. I think perfect is a stretch but this wave is definitely above average in overall quality (Wolverine's boots being the only real issue) and innovative design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) I intended to use most very lightly. It was a reference to the fact that there are many people on the board (myself included) who don't like the movie waves and only buy comic based things. To answer you question of who's buying them, there are many people who collect Minimates that aren't aware of this message board. I can only think of one person who reviews Minimates regularly on YouTube who is on the multiverse: Smashmaster. What I said was not in any way intended to be a criticism of DST. If movie waves sell then that's perfect, make more of them. The last thing I want to see is Minimates fade into obscurity due to poor sales. Edited May 22, 2017 by NerdyTrev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicidewatch Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 13 minutes ago, stack32 said: If "most" of us hate movie waves so much, who's buying them? DST has said more than once that movie waves are generally good sellers. I think perfect is a stretch but this wave is definitely above average in overall quality (Wolverine's boots being the only real issue) and innovative design. I don't know about other locations, but the last several MCU movie waves didn't sell at all at any of the TRU locations near me. There are still Civil War mates on the shelf from both waves, NONE of the Dr. Strange ones sold (even on discount), and the Guardians aren't exactly moving either. The Wolverine wave has sold out and been restocked already after 2 weeks of showing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Got my shipping notice from Luke's. So excited. In other news, if anyone has a spare TRU Magneto set, i'm looking. Especially if he has decent paint apps (but it sounds like that's rare and beggars can't be choosers). Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 15 hours ago, suicidewatch said: I don't know about other locations, but the last several MCU movie waves didn't sell at all at any of the TRU locations near me. There are still Civil War mates on the shelf from both waves, NONE of the Dr. Strange ones sold (even on discount), and the Guardians aren't exactly moving either. The Wolverine wave has sold out and been restocked already after 2 weeks of showing up. I'll have to check my LCS. I recall the second Civil War set not doing as well as the first and Doctor Strange lingering a bit. I think he's still got plenty of GOTG2. The owner generally orders every Marvel assortment but if this trend continues, he may stop ordering movie sets or anything else that's being offered at TRU for 25% less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 In my area the movie waves sell pretty well at TRU. They typically get full sell through while comic waves linger a little longer, a couple sets indefinitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Got my set a few days ago, don't have much to add that hasn't been said but I really hope any future Wolverine figures have the blue shoulder pieces attached to the main chest overlay like the battle damaged Wolverine does, I think it looks great like that and you don't have to worry about them constantly falling out of place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKrisLyons Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Very happy with our Lady Deathstrike update. Although, I wish her arms were a little longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 It would take some cutting & gluing, but you could make extensions from spare arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthBurkie Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I ordered a 2nd set from Luke. Gonna cut the arrows off Ninja Attack, spray paint it black and make the Wolverine #1 1988 cover quick (-ish) custom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKrisLyons Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 On 5/25/2017 at 10:18 AM, TENIME_art said: It would take some cutting & gluing, but you could make extensions from spare arms. I may end up doing that at some point. Painting the circuitry on some extensions will definitely look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suicidewatch Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 2 hours ago, DarthBurkie said: I ordered a 2nd set from Luke. Gonna cut the arrows off Ninja Attack, spray paint it black and make the Wolverine #1 1988 cover quick (-ish) custom! that's a pretty great idea. i really wish we would have gotten the Madripoor Wolverine as part of this wave in place of Ninja Attack Wolvie, but I can't complain too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckerus Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Has anyone seen the magneto set in the southern California area yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I think I'm just not as picky as some of the people here, but I found the tru magneto set and looked at all three and didn't have a problem with the helmet with any of them so I just took whichever. Or maybe they were all good? I'd like to see a picture of a bad one you all are talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thereasonsy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I just miss having a TRU and the thrill of finding a figure on the pegs. Now it's just waiting for the shipment. Not the same "rush". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvenproofBug6 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Picked up the TRU assortment the other day, certainly one of my favorite waves to date, though a few significant quality control issues. Weapon X Wolverine seems to have one hand that is completely stuck in place (almost like plastic melted inside the joint?) and Lady Deathstrike has one extremely loose elbow joint (it moves w/o touching the arm). I think my favorite from this wave is Uncanny Magneto (mostly because I read this run), even though he can't use the floating stand included. Other highlights have to be Spiral and those fantastic hands, and of course the magnificent sculpts used to make Mojo. Another job well done DST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elhonez Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Spiral / Mojo turned out to be one of my favorite sets in a long time. So good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 11 hours ago, OvenproofBug6 said: Picked up the TRU assortment the other day, certainly one of my favorite waves to date, though a few significant quality control issues. Weapon X Wolverine seems to have one hand that is completely stuck in place (almost like plastic melted inside the joint?) and Lady Deathstrike has one extremely loose elbow joint (it moves w/o touching the arm). I think my favorite from this wave is Uncanny Magneto (mostly because I read this run), even though he can't use the floating stand included. Other highlights have to be Spiral and those fantastic hands, and of course the magnificent sculpts used to make Mojo. Another job well done DST! My magneto was the same, just found another black foot and swapped it. Easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvenproofBug6 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Heinous said: My magneto was the same, just found another black foot and swapped it. Easy Oh, really? Did the peg holes in the feet change size from previous minimates then? I'll have to try this, thanks Edit: Got home, switched out a foot, fits nice and snug on the stand, thanks for the advice! Edited June 6, 2017 by OvenproofBug6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinous Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Yeah idk what the deal is, some recent mates have a problem with the peg hole being top large. It's an easy fix unless they have details on the foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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