hyejinx1984 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 AA's doing a pretty good job of releasing fan favorite characters now as Mates, but what about the generic 'army members' of the Marvel universe? AIM, Hydra, Shield Agents, etc... would you guys like this? Also, how would you like these distributed? Would they just be one of the figures in a two-pack, or should there be a whole seperate box set, say for $20, that comes with five or six figures that have pretty much the same bodies but with different heads, different gender indicators, different ranks, etc... I think this could be a cool idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aapje Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 well for a army builder i think jamie madrox would be a good one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It would be cool to get an army builder set or even a "wave" of sorts. There are so many generic armies in the Marvel U that could benefit from the concept. Right off the bat, I got: * Hydra * AIM * RAID * The Hand * SHIELD * "Capekillers" * Purifiers * NYPD Another character to benefit from the army builder would be Jamie Maddrox, the Multiple Man. All that being said, I don't see it happening. AA/DST has never shown much interest in army building. The closest they've come is the Cylon assortment we've gotten over the past year, starting as a collector set and expanding into the first two waves of the BSG line. If the concept were to expand into the Marvel line, I doubt it would last more than a single exclusive set or part of a "wave" at a local retailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hmm. I guess the idea popped into my head when I finally got my Nick Fury minimate, and I started switching out his head with other random characters, making "random" shield agents... I'd also love Skrull and Kree armies. I actually think that may have more of a possibility of happening considering the up coming events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murderofcrows Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I would love to see some army builders, but i doubt we ever do I know I would buy em, all of em imagine a 2 pack Baron Wolfgang Von Strucker and a Hydra Agent Hand Ninjas or AIM troopers, now I am drooling and I havent even eaten yet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It would be cool to get an army builder set or even a "wave" of sorts. There are so many generic armies in the Marvel U that could benefit from the concept. Right off the bat, I got: * Hydra * AIM * RAID * The Hand * SHIELD * "Capekillers" * Purifiers * NYPD Another character to benefit from the army builder would be Jamie Maddrox, the Multiple Man. All that being said, I don't see it happening. AA/DST has never shown much interest in army building. The closest they've come is the Cylon assortment we've gotten over the past year, starting as a collector set and expanding into the first two waves of the BSG line. If the concept were to expand into the Marvel line, I doubt it would last more than a single exclusive set or part of a "wave" at a local retailer. Whilst I was busily listing my ideas you've done the job for me,thanks. I think Capekillers would sell well ! I appreciate its not a Marvel license (so forgive me) but I'd love to see an army of Jin Roh Kerberos cops . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I would buy a pack of Kree and Skrull warriors. Do you think they'd sell best in a pack of 6, three of each, or two seperate boxes of five of each? I'd also love SHIELD agents. They'd be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyejinx1984 Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hmm, maybe it would be good to package them WITH a prominent character of that army? Such as... Captain Marvel, Kree General, and 3 Kree soldiers and Super Skrull, Skrull General, and 3 Skrull soldiers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hmm, maybe it would be good to package them WITH a prominent character of that army? Such as... Captain Marvel, Kree General, and 3 Kree soldiers and Super Skrull, Skrull General, and 3 Skrull soldiers Thing is with that, I'd only buy one set, where as if they were all 'random' soldiers/agents, I'd buy a few. Just my thoughts. I'd love a Captain Marvel to appear in a proper wave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbpanizzi Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Well we could also get them to come out with the iron-spider-man as an army builder now too. Is three an army? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I love army builders, I think any of them would be cool. the skrull would be great right in line with what is happening in the marvel universe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 If they had to put a prominent character in each box it wouldn't be so bad if you were getting someone they've never released before. For example: SHIELD boxed set: -4 SHIELD Agents -1 Dum Dum Dugan Skrull boxed set: -4 Skrull guys -1 Power Skrull AIM boxed set: -4 AIM soldiers -1 MODOK (hey, I can dream!) HYDRA boxed set: -4 HYDRA soliders -1 Baron Von Strucker Kree boxed set: -4 Kree soliders of varying rank (color of uniforms) -1 Captain Mar-Vell (in his 2nd costume) That kinda thing would kick ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilbofett Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Definitely boxsets (4 or 6 pack). We need some grunts- Hydra, S.H.I.E.L.D, Jaimie Maddrox also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drgnrbrn316 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Nice as a box set sounds, I really think these would work better in a single 2-pack type capacity. It's far more costly to tweak the look of one design to fit several people than to make one design for one person. So a Kree/Skrull 2-pack could work, as could an AIM/RAID, SHIELD/Capekiller, or Hydra/Hand 2-pack. Now if you want to build an actual army, I want to see the Nova Corp reborn in a similar manner to the Green Lanterns in the DC line. But I can't recall if we had any actual famous Novas other than Rich Rider himself. A box set I'm surprised they haven't done: Spider-Man clones. It fits the business model of Spidey-heavy, the costs are simple since most of his costumes could be done with just a minimate body, and it gives them a chance to unload some of the designs that failed to make it to production. As for us collectors, we can get the Iron Spidey costume and free up some slots in the next few waves for other characters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I would seriously buy army builder packs....especially a Madrox one....just drooling at the idea of him in his 90's costume, and one with a trenchcoat...or you could have a modern set of his current look, again one trenchcoated, his agent of shield and best one, agent of hydra...I wold gladly buy multiples of multiple man! Jeff of the Minis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reideen1313 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Modok is an interesting thought. We know 'mates can't exceed 2.somthing-ish inches tall for the Marvel license. I wonder if there's a similar restriction for width? AIM soldiers would be my 1st pick - just because I like their containment suits. Kree and Skrull sets would be next on the list. I think they should be done like the BSG 5 packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 AIM soldiers would be my 1st pick - just because I like their containment suits. Some clever head swaping with AIM and you can have your very own Minimate Devo! But seriously... Two pack would be the way to go. Kree/Hydra Skrull/Iron Spidey Shield/Hand AIM/Capekiller Gotta mix em up so they all sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 1. A better looking Nick Fury with SHIELD agents. 2. Madame Hydra with Hydra agents. 3. Modok with AIM agents. 4. An updated Elektra with Hand ninjas. 5. Moleman with his Moloids. 6. General Thunderbolt Ross and US soldiers. 7. NYPD policemen. 8. Generic masked thugs, bank robbers and punks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
She-Thing Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Wow, I'd sure buy Elektra with a bunch of Ninjas... ^_^ I doubt too that 'Army Builders' will ever made, but was the Cylon pack "succesful"? Who knows, maybe we get a surprise like we did with Archangel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cappy Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I like the way they did the Cylon cases as a way to release armies. Single figures with or without varying rarity. Some basic cops and soldier would be nice. SHIELD agents. In this era, ninjas are a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Wow, I'd sure buy Elektra with a bunch of Ninjas... ^_^ I doubt too that 'Army Builders' will ever made, but was the Cylon pack "succesful"? Who knows, maybe we get a surprise like we did with Archangel... Successful ? Probably with 'us the faithful' but I've just read in the '24' thread that they are discounted to $6 a pack at Suncoast or FYE! Maybe not commercially successful then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Wow, I'd sure buy Elektra with a bunch of Ninjas... ^_^ I doubt too that 'Army Builders' will ever made, but was the Cylon pack "succesful"? Who knows, maybe we get a surprise like we did with Archangel... Successful ? Probably with 'us the faithful' but I've just read in the '24' thread that they are discounted to $6 a pack at Suncoast or FYE! Maybe not commercially successful then? I wish there was a Suncoast around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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