thatblockoguy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Interesting that the DCD mates all seem to have a base white body. I guess this was to allow for the most accurate color possible. IMO, it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedian Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 These are friggin fraggin fantastic. I've given up comics. I've stoped buying action figures. But the 'mates? Never. :tongue: I bought two sets- one for myself and one for my son. I've had no problems with joints at all- a few were stiff but that is to be expected, and the knees aren't loose on any of them. Paint apps look good as well. We're both in hog heaven. My son's favorite is Batman, and I think right now, I'm just blown away by Luthor. Just a fantastic looking figure. We both just were looking at the DC Direct site looking at next month's releases! I can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha_ckwave Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Got my set... my LCS didn't get theirs until this evening about 7PM (late delivery for some reason). I got there after work around 7:30, just as they were shelfing them and getting ready to close at 8. The owner told me people had been calling about them all day and since he didnt know when his delivery was coming, he was telling people to check back tomorrow. They only ended up getting in four sets, so given the demand, the delivery's timing and my timing couldn't have been better I guess. The bad news... since people had been calling about them all day, the comic book guy took notice of the demand and decided to price the sets at 8.99 a piece, a dollar more than they charge for their Marvel Minimate sets. You people talking about sets for $ 5.50 and $6 are making me jealous. But I wasn't going to walk away over $4+ dollars, so I bought them. But one of the first things I did when I got home was pre-order wave 2 from Stuckakid. Even with the shipping it comes out to about $5 less than my LCS price plus tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelloMate Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I picked up my set too. And just like sha ckwave's experience, when I got to my LCS people were calling about them. It's good to see there is a lot of interest in Minimates. The more they sell, the more Minimates will be here to stay. I definitely think this premiere DC MM series (excluding C3's) is a great start. I love the added accessories. My favorite has to be the Superman / Lex Luthor pack. Now I can't wait for the end of March and series 2 to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I really can't wait for Series 3! I'm already imagining how I can fiddle with that Green Arrow to make a beardless version. Plus Aquaman and Wonder Woman and it's JLA time! Likewise, that Hawkman can't come out soon enough. I hope they make an Elongated Man, Adam Strange, and the Atom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha_ckwave Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I really hope they go back and finish re-doing the C3 'mates. I can't tell you how saddened I am that Flash didn't make the first five waves. I couldn't go for C3... being forced to buy crap-tacular lego knock-offs to get minimates didn't work for me. So seriously AA/DCD, Flash Martian Manhunter Darkseid Riddler Catwoman Nighthawk Man-Bat Batgirl Bruce Wayne etc. ...ALL of them need to be remade for this line. Now get to work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I really hope they go back and finish re-doing the C3 'mates. I can't tell you how saddened I am that Flash didn't make the first five waves. I couldn't go for C3... being forced to buy crap-tacular lego knock-offs to get minimates didn't work for me. So seriously AA/DCD, Flash Martian Manhunter Darkseid Riddler Catwoman Nighthawk Man-Bat Batgirl Bruce Wayne etc. ...ALL of them need to be remade for this line. Now get to work ! I totaly disagree, focus on characters that are not already done 2 Face, Mr Freeze, the Question, Huntress, Grodd, Bizzaro, ...ok ok you can also do a 2.5 Darksied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I really hope they go back and finish re-doing the C3 'mates. I can't tell you how saddened I am that Flash didn't make the first five waves. I couldn't go for C3... being forced to buy crap-tacular lego knock-offs to get minimates didn't work for me. I'm with you on this. Most of those characters, but especially Darkseid, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Nightwing, and Catwoman, need re-releasing. Darkseid should be 2.5", though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neolego Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nah, I don't know what you guys are talking about. The C3 Nightwing is one of my favorite Minimates to date. Bring on the new minis. neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 While I do hope they go back and redo the C3 characters to better resemble their comic book counterparts, I hope its mixed in with a wide array of other characters. I don't know much about DC characters, but I like the variety of their hero and villain selections, which will totally stomp Marvel into the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 AAAAAARGGHHH!!!! My local Comic Book Store, the only one in a 100 mile radius mind you. When I called to see if they received any of the DC minimates in...told me "Series 1-3 have been cancelled." Dumb asses!!! So I had to call to St Louis to get a set and pay for freaking shipping. But the waiting is the hardest part.... I more than likely won't get em till next monday.... You know there has been alot of pics and i appreciate the hell out of them, but is there anyone out there that can give me some comparison shots to the c3 counterparts or next to some of the marvel stuff Thanks in advance MOC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIrish780 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nah, I don't know what you guys are talking about. The C3 Nightwing is one of my favorite Minimates to date. Bring on the new minis. neo I'll tell you exactly what we're talking about. All of us who missed the C3 stuff don't feel like paying out the ear on ebay to get ahold of them! And, for that matter, at the very least the Flash needs re-doing so he doesn't look so out of place standing next to the comic-styled versions of Superman, Batman, etc. Granted, there are tons upon tons of characters they can do the Minimate magic on (scores of Titans characters come to mind), but a lot of us want those characters we missed very badly and don't want to spend too much to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nah, I don't know what you guys are talking about. The C3 Nightwing is one of my favorite Minimates to date. Bring on the new minis. neo I'll tell you exactly what we're talking about. All of us who missed the C3 stuff don't feel like paying out the ear on ebay to get ahold of them! And, for that matter, at the very least the Flash needs re-doing so he doesn't look so out of place standing next to the comic-styled versions of Superman, Batman, etc. Granted, there are tons upon tons of characters they can do the Minimate magic on (scores of Titans characters come to mind), but a lot of us want those characters we missed very badly and don't want to spend too much to get them. so the guys that did get them should suffer? it is a double edged sword... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comedian Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How does DC Direct releasing a Flash or Nightwing make those that bought C3 "suffer"? I have all the C3 stuff but Flash and MM. I'd buy a new Catwoman, Nightwing, etc. It wouldn't bother me to buy these again since they aren't going to look exactly the same as what C3 released. But I'm also in agreement with J- there is no way I'm paying the going rate on eBay for a Flash. $60 plus on one 2 inch figure is just too much for me. For $10 more I can get a couple Archives/Masterworks or an Omnibus. Looking at the two different Supes, each is cool. Each looks a little different. I like both of them. And at the price point, I don't mind a few doubles here and there. Dammit, Jim. We're all in the same gang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 They're here, they're opened, and they're beautiful! I can't add anything others haven't already said, but to repeat that these figures are great! Ironically, this should be a fix that lasts a while, but these are so good that I'm already looking for the next wave. heh The full-head mask with painted-on face works after all. As Timbo said way back last summer, the difference doesn't matter in real life. This being a collection of figures where Spider-Man looks like a pinhead compared to the Hulk, the eye just accepts it. It's worth the trade off of having a whole new expression underneath. I would like, it would very cool, if the face part was intended so slight in the molding process -- then the effect would be perfect! I noticed the Cylon assortments used a softer plastic for the arms and legs, something more akin to the plastic used for accessories. Looks like the DC figures are going the same route. This softer plastic makes for a snugger fit on the ball joints, particuarly ones that have been painted. No broken ball joints yet though (knock on wood). But it sounds like the new stuff may not be tough enough for knees. And for Danny, because I know you track such things: the DC mates are using a pelvis mold with the shorter torso peg. huh. Still the old school knees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha_ckwave Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nah, I don't know what you guys are talking about. The C3 Nightwing is one of my favorite Minimates to date. Bring on the new minis. neo I'll tell you exactly what we're talking about. All of us who missed the C3 stuff don't feel like paying out the ear on ebay to get ahold of them! And, for that matter, at the very least the Flash needs re-doing so he doesn't look so out of place standing next to the comic-styled versions of Superman, Batman, etc. Granted, there are tons upon tons of characters they can do the Minimate magic on (scores of Titans characters come to mind), but a lot of us want those characters we missed very badly and don't want to spend too much to get them. so the guys that did get them should suffer? it is a double edged sword... Suffer ? Do you really think they shouldn't remake those characters because they were already made in limited quantities in a poorly distributed line ? If you want to make the case that they should make them over time and distribute them evenly among newly made characters (which is what theyve done with the first five waves), so be it, but the C3 characters need to be remade not only to A) Make comic accurate versions of the characters (of higher quality to boot) but to B ) Give people a legitimate shot to buy them... a failing line of under-distributed, overpriced legos wasn't that shot. You just can't have some of your most iconic characters missing because they were already made in a line that few people bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Nobody is going to "suffer", but some of us already have the C3 figures and are ready for new ones, not rehashes. At the same time, I know that DCD will redo the C3 figures. Its just common sense. I would do it too. Who cares, just keep'em coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TITAN Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Fantastic, i can't wait til mine arrive in the post. They ALL look great, thanks for posting the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neolego Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ok, when I made my post earlier I was under the impression you meant because the figures weren't good, hence I said Nightwing is my favorite. I do agree that for the new collector some retreads are a must, I only hope they wait a while before they do it. I'm sure Flash, Martian Manhunter, Nightwing, and many of the Batman Villians will see some rereleases. And, while I own every C3 Minimates, I will still do my part of buying them again just because I can't control myself . neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody_719 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi, Does anyone have a good suggestion of where online I can order a set of DC wave 1? Stuckakid seems to be out of stock. Any thoughts/help would be appreciated, thanks! My LCS did not order any, that's why I'm behind :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hi, Does anyone have a good suggestion of where online I can order a set of DC wave 1? Stuckakid seems to be out of stock. Any thoughts/help would be appreciated, thanks! My LCS did not order any, that's why I'm behind :-( Try http://www.cornerstorecomics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xybot Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 For shane! um ... shame. stuckakid will be restocking wave 1 later today after we receive our HUGE shipment. All pre-orders will process and ship by tomorrow afternoon. Can't wait to get my hands on these little buggers ... Xy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neolego Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Awesome, I got the Email Xybot. I can't stinking wait, "Mr. Mailman, bring me a box, filled up with goddies, that cannot be stopped....." . neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 OOPS! Sorry Xybot! I certainly recommend Stuckakid over all the other e-tailers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Reynolds Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Here are a couple images ... they do feel a bit flimsier than Marvel, but nice all around. I uploaded some more images - still in packaging and loose - over at my Stashmatic Minimate checklist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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