Nessex Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 New X-Men coming in 2025.... probably. On 2/28/2024 at 4:46 AM, DSTZach said: No plans for new/current X-Men looks -- I think we've decided that new and fresh is not always the best way to go, in case looks turn out to be short-lived or not well-received. The next few sets are decidedly nostalgic, and the X-Men set we have planned is very 1980s. BUT it does have an obscure X-Villain in it! On 3/1/2024 at 7:20 AM, DSTZach said: The X-set is Series 87, so it would PROBABLY be early 2025. Even if it's not locked in, it's good enough for to get excited and to start wishlisting. The 'obscure X-Villain' clue has me hoping we might see a member the Marauders from Mutant Massacre or perhaps S'ym/N'astirh from Inferno. What obscure 80s villain are y'all hoping to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Inferno and Mutant Massacre are clear choices, but they're both so big. It would be tough to whittle the characters down to five key players. Mutant Massacre seems even more difficult than Inferno. With that one, it can at least be kept to the main conflict with Goblin Queen and Limbo. Maybe a Limbo-armor Magik is in our midst? Packed with Goblin Queen and S'ym? My heart yearns for a set commemorating the Brood Saga, off the heels of the relatively recent Phoenix wave. Although, I recognize that it may not be "80s" enough. Sprite Deathbird Brood-Infected Wolverine Binary Maybe another Starjammer, Ch'od & Cr'reee? But, like I said, this storyline is the last gasp of the Cockrum era. Very 70's, not really 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 27 minutes ago, NerdyTrev said: My heart yearns for a set commemorating the Brood Saga, off the heels of the relatively recent Phoenix wave. Although, I recognize that it may not be "80s" enough. Sprite Deathbird Brood-Infected Wolverine Binary Maybe another Starjammer, Ch'od & Cr'reee? But, like I said, this storyline is the last gasp of the Cockrum era. Very 70's, not really 80s. As I have said before, I would buy the s#!t out of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFMcGill Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 You're all hopeful but the 5 figure limit basically means it's going to be about 3 or 4 figures you don't want and then maybe 1 and a half that you do. And when it comes to 80s X-Men, what don't we have? Madelyne Pryor, Legion, Gateway, etc. Do you realise how unlikely it is that the sheer amount of recognisable and profitable X-Men characters have to first be decided against to get us room for a Caliban?? Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, Rogue, Magneto... there's just no chance in my eyes. We will get thrown a bone with a Sebastian Shaw or a High Evolutionary but the rest is going to be another Wolverine variant we've already had and maybe if we're lucky a headmaster Magneto or Savage Land Rogue or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Maybe we are hopeful, but I want to disagree with you. I think X-Men fans are plentiful enough and, especially with the high-profile revival of the animated show which is presumably adapting the storyline we receive minimates of (topical, anyone?), likely to be interested in some merchandising. Zach said it includes an obscure X-Villain. Is Goblin Queen obscure? I don't think she is. I feel like X-Men fans and even general Marvel comics lovers know about Goblin Queen. It might be safe to assume that the villain in question is either N'astirh or the easier-to-engineer S'ym. That in mind, I could see four of the five slots being filled thusly: Goblin Queen with baby Nathan. Mister Sinister S'ym/N'astirh Magik Who takes the last spot? You choose. It could be Colossus, or a Wolverine variant, or another New Mutant, maybe Havok as Goblin Prince if we're getting wild. But, we received Cyclops and Jean in the costumes they wore during this story not too long ago and they are still somewhat readily available. Hopeful? Yes. Unrealistic? No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Simply put ,there can't be anyone who isn't happy with at least one of the 67 different Wolverine Minimates we have had . I am however personally dissatisfied that not one of the 7 Colossi that have been produced is definitive IMHO .....big boots do not make a big character. Wake me up when the Mimic is announced . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 51 minutes ago, buttheadsmate said: I am however personally dissatisfied that not one of the 7 Colossi that have been produced is definitive IMHO .....big boots do not make a big character. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 51 minutes ago, buttheadsmate said: Wake me up when the Mimic is announced . Also, this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 I like the cut of Trev's jib. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 18 minutes ago, DSTZach said: I like the cut of Trev's jib. is that a hint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 29 minutes ago, Padrino said: is that a hint? That sounds like a call for one of my favorite things on the board, rampant speculation. And reading hidden messages in Zach's words (that he never intended). 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Padrino said: is that a hint? I just meant that we were leaning more in Trev's direction than AF McGill's. Of the five figures and one mini-figure in the set, there are NO original X-Men and only ONE All-New X-Man, in a variant we've never done. And depending on how you count, there are three villains. Edited March 5 by DSTZach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) 37 minutes ago, DSTZach said: And depending on how you count, there are three villains. So, my guess: -likely a Goblin Queen -likely a DarkChylde (demon or fully armored) -Inferno-corrupted versions of X-characters (Malice is probably too much to ask for, but one can hope) - I hope S'ym/N'astirh (or both!!!) -Maybe that new Mister Sinister finally sees the light of day -oh, and the mini has gotta be either baby Nathan or age-regressed Illyana Edited March 5 by Padrino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, cylonchaney said: That sounds like a call for one of my favorite things on the board, rampant speculation. And reading hidden messages in Zach's words (that he never intended). 🤣 I don't know if I should feel seen or attacked by this. Probably both 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 11 minutes ago, Padrino said: I don't know if I should feel seen or attacked by this. Probably both 😁 Definitely not attacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 16 minutes ago, cylonchaney said: Definitely not attacked. no worries, I was joking, sorry, that didn't read the way I heard it in my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 3 minutes ago, Padrino said: no worries, I was joking, sorry, that didn't read the way I heard it in my head All good. Should have put a smiley on my reply as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 3 hours ago, DSTZach said: I just meant that we were leaning more in Trev's direction than AF McGill's. Thanks Zach! With that in mind, I would venture that the initial four (considering it's either S'ym or N'astirh, not both) in my above post retain their positions. 3 hours ago, DSTZach said: Of the five figures and one mini-figure in the set, there are NO original X-Men and only ONE All-New X-Man, in a variant we've never done. Assuming the "All-New X-Men" are in reference to the GSX#1 Cockrum team, I would say that it's either Inferno-ized Storm (which would be strikingly similar to Goblin Queen) or another go at Outback Colossus and Zach's comment is a lapse in memory (sorry for the biting commentary Zach, but I'm trying to keep things open). 3 hours ago, DSTZach said: And depending on how you count, there are three villains. Goblin Queen is a villain, either Limbo demon are a villain and Mister Sinister is a villain. That makes three, but considering that Magik would be in her dubious Darkchylde persona, it could be a fourth villain. I'm happy to get to play these games again, Zach! Thanks for always making it fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 16 hours ago, cylonchaney said: All good. Should have put a smiley on my reply as well. I did! Did it not come through? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cylonchaney Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 34 minutes ago, Padrino said: I did! Did it not come through? I meant I should have put a smiley on mine. Let's stop not fighting. It's like those super-polite cartoon chipmunks. LOL PS I hope this post does not offend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, cylonchaney said: I meant I should have put a smiley on mine. Let's stop not fighting. It's like those super-polite cartoon chipmunks. LOL PS I hope this post does not offend. I will put down my white glove..., for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermatt Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 I like the Inferno direction! I'm not sure my guesses are right but i'd like to see Nanny and Orphan Maker. Nanny could be seen as a minifigure. I'd like to see her more posable rather then a static figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 If there's a way to get a Marc Silvestri Goblin Queen, I'll be thrilled. Hasbro seem to think they aren't able to release a classic GQ in comic book stores. Even their Hasbro Pulse version was considerably tamer than how she was drawn in the original Inferno run. And now we're getting a D+ '97 animated version that's covered from head to toe, seems like there's a directive to make characters a little more prudish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 In kid-oriented media, yeah, the Silvestri outfit isn't going to fly. Same with toys. Any toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 That wasn't always true. (Hail Ivan!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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