hyejinx1984 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 This is one of the worst variants this line has ever seen, and the fact that it comes in such a recent wave is even more depressing. The figure itself is absolutely nothing new, a standard minimate body with a rehash hair piece. Ok, I could live with that, even though an accessory jacket would have been nice (Luke Cages could have been painted brown and yellow, boom right there... lazy AA). But the paint job on it is atrociously embaressing. The entire figure, save the head/face of course, are all solid colors, and the ONLY design/drawing on it what so ever are the lines of the lapels on the "jacket"... they don't even look drawn or fabricy, they are straight lines that looked like they were made in Microsoft Paint. This figure just screams "Series 1"... which is depressing because when you look at the accessories and paintjobs recent waves have been getting, this was really a wasted opportunity. Anyway, I'm done complaining. Since I have like 3 Luke Cages now (no joke) maybe I'll convert one of his jackets into a DOFP jacket. Still, very depressing figure, shouldn't have been a chase that I spent extra money on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 AA/DST will always go for a easy make chase if they can and if it involves Spidey or Wolverine double bonus for them. For me the answer is not to buy it. I am a mini fan but the variants annoy me they arn't that different most of the time to fork over the cash. The only ones I do try an get are the ones that show a completely new design/character like Black Costume Spider man/Woman or the upcoming Angel/Archangel. Things like Unmasked Doom or even the different styled Visions hold no interest for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 AA/DST will always go for a easy make chase if they can and if it involves Spidey or Wolverine double bonus for them. For me the answer is not to buy it. I am a mini fan but the variants annoy me they arn't that different most of the time to fork over the cash. The only ones I do try an get are the ones that show a completely new design/character like Black Costume Spider man/Woman or the upcoming Angel/Archangel. Things like Unmasked Doom or even the different styled Visions hold no interest for me. Actually, the other Vision is Vision 2.0 from Young Avengers. He's (kinda) a different character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 For me the worst varient is Visorless Cyclops. The body is exactly the same and the hair piece is horrible. The face isn't bad and is currently on my visored Cyclops. I kinda want DOFP Wolvie for a Civilian Custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jad Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm of the same opinion on DOFP Wolvie. I'll get it if I can find it cheap, but I'm not paying a premium for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm determined to create a decent jacket and gun holster for DOFP Wolvie. Maybe even a new headpiece since in the comics he had the winged hair look, not the flat astonishing one. Gah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm determined to create a decent jacket and gun holster for DOFP Wolvie. Maybe even a new headpiece since in the comics he had the winged hair look, not the flat astonishing one. Gah. I made a custom way before they did this one...it might have more the look youre looking for...gimie a bit to find the pic edit: ok I found it.... is that more how you would like it to look? Jeff of the Minis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattallica Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 and here's the one i did way back for the comic cover contest. -M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Those are both awesome guys. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 I second that, great costums! I especially love Metallicas. That's definately more in the direction of what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Both better than the official one by far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I was also disappointed in this variant, if anyone from that wave should have gotten a variant it should have been Shadowcat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 Ok, this is how much it bothered me... I actually MADE a jacket and holster for him. This is my first paint/custom EVER, so I guess I'm popping a cherry with this figure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Nice job! May want a different chest piece underneath though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 My only disappointment with this fig is that when I got him I had well over 100 mates, then I open him and both legs snap off. Luckily I had an extra sandman and just used his pants. My feelings otherwise are variants are that so that if you want them, chase after them, if you don't, they aren't something you have to have. No one forces us to buy minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Yeah, my DOFP Wolverine's ball-joint on one leg broke. I swapped it out for another crotch of the same color (I forget who's, though) but it really pissed me off when it happend. All that for it to break first minute out of the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leoric Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 A crappy minimate I agree with sloppy construction poor design and weak paint job. But I think they have more then made up for it since with great ones like the BSG chase Six (love that expression and the dress is perfect) and of course the transparant X3 Phoenix. That's my favorite minimate. I bought a second one just so I could have her on the dash of my car. It's a wonder that those two figures even came from the same company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 OK, so I completed MY DOFP Wolverine... again, my first physical custom ever... side by side comparison: P.S., This thread wasn't originally intended as a custom thread, but it sort of became one, so if you want to move it to the other forum that's cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 I got that entire wave for free and I gave that variant back :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallbreaker2.0 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 That's a pretty sweet custom hyejinx way better than the orignal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted September 30, 2007 Author Share Posted September 30, 2007 Thanks, I think I may be addicted now, hehe. Possibly more customs to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Crap, now I have to go rework my modified DOFP Wolverine to match the one you have there. Awesome work my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I have to agree that is one cool custom. I fear the custom bug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 That's so much better than the original. Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 If you don't want the original anymore, I'll buy it from you. I'm still missing the last 4 Marvel Variants*... *(Though, I chose to pass on bearded Thor...something I'll probably regret...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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