elhonez Posted May 28 Posted May 28 I've been quiet, absorbing it all. Haven't felt like posting yet, but I feel I ought to... The human loss is the worst here, whether or not you had personal relationships with anyone at Diamond, I feel for everyone thrust into this unplanned transition and upheaval. It's no fun, I've rode in a few of these rodeos, and my hope is that everyone lands well in new roles that are even more fulfilling. But we can all acknowledge: it sucks. I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Zach for just being a stand-up guy and a lovely human being to shoot the shit with on those sporadic occasions I attended SDCC and stalked the DST area. Thanks Zach for consistently showing up for us fans, and I hope you stick around these boards for a long time. Please let us know where you land, if you're so inclined. Re: Mates, I will echo Luke's sentiment (with absolutely zero hyperbole 😅) that this is the greatest toy line of all time. It even dragged my lazy ass into customizing, kicking and screaming. These damn things are so much fun it was impossible not to get drawn in. The line has clearly been a labor of love for everyone involved in its design, production and marketing. So here's to Diamond, to Zach, and to MiniMates! Quote
DSTZach Posted May 29 Posted May 29 Thank you, sir. I am holding out hope that we see more Minimates in some format, I do not think they will be allowed to die. Quote
minifigvig Posted May 29 Posted May 29 i might have missed it the first time i went to the ad populum site, but now there’s a contact option and you can send them a message (i’m thinking back when i initially clicked it, i was sent to their “careers” page instead, but anyways) point is, i let them know i’ve been with the line since ‘03 and i want them to keep it going. https://adpopulumllc.com/index.html#contact Quote
nandoninny Posted May 29 Posted May 29 oh i did. day 1 i think. i loved the pop up box response -- "OK". i haven't head back yet but i encourage EVERYONE to write in. Quote
Trekker 42 Posted May 30 Posted May 30 Did the same and invited them to send a representative to the Multiverse. Quote
Padrino Posted May 30 Posted May 30 16 minutes ago, Trekker 42 said: Did the same and invited them to send a representative to the Multiverse. Smart idea! Quote
Trekker 42 Posted June 1 Posted June 1 7 hours ago, Gmonkey2k said: Wait what’s happening? There’s a Contact form on the Ad Populum website. We’re using it to support the line. I invited them to send a rep to the Multiverse. Others can do so if they wish. Quote
Padrino Posted June 6 Posted June 6 (edited) On 5/19/2025 at 2:44 PM, Padrino said: I just checked. My existing preorders are still listed as "Pending" When I went to preorder a new item, the "Continue" button remains gray and won't more on. I was able to place a new order for an existing product. Update: I had a pending charge from DST on my credit card for the full amount of the item. When I checked today, the pending charge is gone. The charge never finalized. The DST website still says my order is "Order | Authorized." No other information or contact from them regarding the item. All of my preorders are still listed as "Pending." No idea what any of this means. The sign posted about them "stepping away" remains on the DST homepage. Edited June 6 by Padrino Quote
buttheadsmate Posted June 13 Posted June 13 The Bleeding Cool 'site' has been invaluable (to me) as I have tried to wade through the fall-out from Diamond's demise & all the shit that follows . Check out their latest news ,it's no fun , in fact it's a shit-show . Quote
Padrino Posted June 13 Posted June 13 53 minutes ago, buttheadsmate said: The Bleeding Cool 'site' has been invaluable (to me) as I have tried to wade through the fall-out from Diamond's demise & all the shit that follows . Check out their latest news ,it's no fun , in fact it's a shit-show . yeah, it reads like chaos. I can’t imagine what it feels like to be boots-on-the-ground there. Quote
minifigvig Posted June 14 Posted June 14 (edited) anyone else get an email today? i’ll just quote it instead of trying to figure out posting a screenshot. Diamond Comics has exciting news to share with you! Sparkle Pop, LLC, is the new owner of the Diamond Comics, Diamond Select Toys and Collectible Grading Authority assets. Sparkle Pop, LLC, will continue to operate the Diamond brands as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ad Populum, LLC. everything after the quote is legal stuff and then a notice about them using private info and how to opt-out. so we may get the stuff we pre-ordered?!? Edited June 14 by minifigvig how* t opt out Quote
TheMinimateKing30 Posted June 14 Posted June 14 On 5/28/2025 at 9:17 PM, DSTZach said: Thank you, sir. I am holding out hope that we see more Minimates in some format, I do not think they will be allowed to die. You are far more optimistic than I am about the situation. Quote
thereasonsy Posted June 14 Posted June 14 3 hours ago, minifigvig said: anyone else get an email today? i’ll just quote it instead of trying to figure out posting a screenshot. Diamond Comics has exciting news to share with you! Sparkle Pop, LLC, is the new owner of the Diamond Comics, Diamond Select Toys and Collectible Grading Authority assets. Sparkle Pop, LLC, will continue to operate the Diamond brands as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ad Populum, LLC. everything after the quote is legal stuff and then a notice about them using private info and how to opt-out. so we may get the stuff we pre-ordered?!? I have been accused a few times of being too crass when I say things like this but it’s the truth imho: it’s all about the money. Anything that had the new companies version of solid sales has the best shot. So like always if there’s something you hope will happen put in an order. Quote
Padrino Posted June 14 Posted June 14 (edited) 16 hours ago, thereasonsy said: I have been accused a few times of being too crass when I say things like this but it’s the truth imho: it’s all about the money. Anything that had the new companies version of solid sales has the best shot. So like always if there’s something you hope will happen put in an order. I think Zach said something like this. If there are no preorders, there is no company to buy Edited June 14 by Padrino Quote
Navaan Posted June 19 Posted June 19 The purchase of Diamond has been... not optimal. Ad Poplum must know something I don't, because reading all the news and seeing all the moves as an outsider has me very confused. What was the point...? Quote
Navaan Posted June 26 Posted June 26 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-moves-to-liquidate-all-consigned-comics/ I am very confused as to the point of everything. I hope everyone affected last on their feet. I hope all product gets to stores. I hope everyone gets what they are owed. I hope for more Minimates. But... huh... Quote
buttheadsmate Posted June 26 Posted June 26 I am no expert on Chapter 11 bankruptcies but from what I have been reading (bleeding cool) Ad Populum's actions are 'sailing close to the wind' . We'll see ! IMHO there must be a ton of unpaid 'work in progress' Minimate stuff sitting in China , one way or another it will find its way out . Norwegian Blue anyone ? Quote
Padrino Posted June 26 Posted June 26 6 hours ago, buttheadsmate said: 'sailing close to the wind' . I don't get this reference but one can infer that it means "not handling their business well" 6 hours ago, buttheadsmate said: IMHO there must be a ton of unpaid 'work in progress' Minimate stuff sitting in China , one way or another it will find its way out . I keep thinking the same thing. Just because some of these were not tooled "yet" does not mean that the order is not sitting in a factory somewhere waiting for the check to clear 6 hours ago, buttheadsmate said: Norwegian Blue anyone ? This I understood! Quote
buttheadsmate Posted June 26 Posted June 26 "Sailing close to the wind" - on the verge of doing something illegal or improper ....I emphasise the word 'verge' & I do not infer or imply otherwise . Quote
Padrino Posted June 26 Posted June 26 15 minutes ago, buttheadsmate said: "Sailing close to the wind" - on the verge of doing something illegal or improper ....I emphasise the word 'verge' & I do not infer or imply otherwise . sorry. not trying to imply you did. just trying to sort out the metaphor Quote
buttheadsmate Posted June 26 Posted June 26 Not aimed at you Padrino, my legalese was just an afterthought to cover my own ass ,you never know who's watching Quote
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