Minimate compatibility thread

[Nessex]

As requested, here's a little size comparison between Lego minifigs and Minimates with the new X-Men set.
I don't think that minimates are a bad match for the outside of the build. They look cool posed in front of what is very recognisably the Xavier Institute.
The scale becomes more of an issue once you're inside the building. Comparison shots to follow. 

[Nessex]

Even as far as lego minifigures go, the insides are pretty tight. When you try to insert Minimates, they're clearly too big. 

[Nessex]

In fact, if they have any kind of fancy headpiece or large hair, they pop above the actual ceiling height of the room: 

[cylonchaney]

Haha little Lego Beast is so cute!

Cyclops reminds me of Mickey Rooney in the 50's Twilight Zone when he was a jockey who got his wish to be big.

[Chigarillo]

Sweet! Thanks for posting those pictures.

So it seems my initial thought of it needing to be doubled and then expanded a little more is about right.

That should be easy to just add a few rows of bricks to the walls. Biggest challenge will probably be what to do with doors to make them scale better.

[hellpop]

On 11/12/2024 at 2:45 PM, elhonez said:

Boom. Timely.

These look much better than those "Forever Clever" POS sets.

How do MegaBloks figures scale to MiniMates?

MegaBloks GIJoe

They scale pretty well. I've built the MOTU sets and used them with my He-Man customs. They're a better fit than Lego sets at least.

[hellpop]

The GI Joe set is now available on Mattel Creations. Looking at the set...boy I don't know. They look tiny even for the Mega figures, especially the HISS tank. Mattel does tend to discount this stuff, so I think I will wait for a deal.

[thereasonsy]

1 hour ago, hellpop said:

The GI Joe set is now available on Mattel Creations. Looking at the set...boy I don't know. They look tiny even for the Mega figures, especially the HISS tank. Mattel does tend to discount this stuff, so I think I will wait for a deal.

I don’t think the tank will work, you may be better off with the 3.75 tank. The plane might look good in background.

[nandoninny]

3 hours ago, thereasonsy said:

I don’t think the tank will work, you may be better off with the 3.75 tank. The plane might look good in background.

there's a video that mattel just posted on instagram.  when they put the hiss tank driver in there appears to be a lot of room in there so it may actually work.  the skystriker looks like it barely has enough room for the pilot.  i'm sure if you take the seat out it'll work.

Edited November 15, 2024 by nandoninny

[nandoninny]

someone posted photos on facebook.  looks like minimates fit in both the jet and the hiss tank!

[Padrino]

who can translate Chinese? this looks phenomenal. 

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/326362

Edited July 8, 2025 by Padrino

[nandoninny]

no idea on the chinese -- try google translate or something.

but it says 1/24th scale -- which i googled:

1:24 scale is very close to the scale (1:22.5) used for European G scale narrow-gauge model trains, so 1:24 models are often used on model train layouts. Doll houses and furniture are also found on a 1:24 scale. An average adult male human figure stands just under 3 inches

[Padrino]

5 hours ago, nandoninny said:

no idea on the chinese -- try google translate or something.

but it says 1/24th scale -- which i googled:

1:24 scale is very close to the scale (1:22.5) used for European G scale narrow-gauge model trains, so 1:24 models are often used on model train layouts. Doll houses and furniture are also found on a 1:24 scale. An average adult male human figure stands just under 3 inches

so, you're sayin' there's a chance?

[nandoninny]

i think they'll be fine next to each other.  try emailling BBTS to see if they can provide more info.  the price isn't bad 

[buttheadsmate]

Just trying to help & I guess it must have been said before....

There are several vehicles at the 1:24 scale that are definitely compatible with Minimates , the Minimate looks great standing next to the vehicle .....that rarely equates to the Minimate being able to sit in the vehicle . I have various 1:24 JADA vehicles , 66 Batmobile ,TMNT Party Wagon & BTTF DL ....they all look great with Minimates but the Minimate doesn't always seem to be compatible with the car seat .

That Tumbler looks great.

Edited July 9, 2025 by buttheadsmate
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[buttheadsmate]

I've just been looking at the BBTS site & they list a JADA Tumbler which is 1:24 & has a pic of Batman alongside it . It  states that the Batman figure is 2 3/4 " .

[Padrino]

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=New&Company=341&Department=43623&ProductType=315

 

These say that as well. The figure is 2.75 inches.

 

that dodge charger is a nice match for Ghost Rider!

[Liney]

I've been browsing the model shops recently, and found a few useful pieces...

Tamiya 1:35 scale stuff - barrels and Gerry cans, and sandbags.  Decent size, and pretty cheap! £6 for 6 barrels and 18 cans, and £3.50 for 48 sandbags respectively. These haven't been painted, but are a good colour if you don't want to

Barrels have 4 pieces: top, bottom and 2 sides. 2 also have removable caps, and a pump/tap.

Gerry cans are two pieces, plus a handle and spigot (last 2 not shown).

The sandbags are hollow underneath, and come in 2 varieties: flat on top and curved at end - to allow for stacking/building, and one more domed - for the tops of piles.

 

The background and floor are printed and embossed card made by Noch. 25×12cm/9.8x4.9". Cost £2 each and come in various textures - paving, brickwork, fencing, roofing. 

Edited April 2 by Liney

[SCW]

Oh those look nice.

[Liney]

I love me a good charity shop/thrift store - found this garage workshop building for £4.

After a bit of googling it looks like its a Fireman Sam playset, which would explain the pop up fire on the front! I shall be using it as a base for 'LegitiMate Business' - some kind of underworld crime gang. And also maybe a robot workshop

The outer sides have got sculpted brick texture, and it should have a hinged door, which I will have to replace somehow.

Stickers are alright on the inside, but I will probably remove them. The workbench in screw in through the floor, but is a good height, and would be easy to remove.

 

[cylonchaney]

That's awesome. If you wanted to get cheesy with it, you could have "Evil Headquarters" or whatever where the fire is. Then when heroes come, it flips down to reveal the 'LegitiMate Business' front logo. LOL

The guy in photos 4 and 5 reminds me of Clarence Boddicker. 

[Liney]

Yeah that's my plan, swap the fire for the secret business sign. Plus add some guttering, fuse boxes and bits. Maybe something to hide the screws on the inside.

9 minutes ago, cylonchaney said:

The guy in photos 4 and 5 reminds me of Clarence Boddicker

There definitely potential for him to be! For now he's their crooked book keeper.

 

[Navaan]

That's crazy cool!!!

[luke314pi]

The smaller Transformers Blokees that are already in vehicle mode work really well with Transformers Minimates! Not only does the size line up, but I feel like they have a similar style. 

[Trekker 42]

I love those little guys so much. Transformers Blokees are a worthy successor to Minimates I think. 
I wish their humans looked better so I could truly replace Minimates in my heart.