The Vox Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 (edited) I was at a K-Mart yesterday checking their clearance stuff and I found a megablocks Iron Man 2 Hall of Armor set in their regular section that I thought you all would like: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3933179 It looks like a great foundation for showing old and new Iron Man movie minimates. The spacing for the foot holds looks perfect and there is a background picture of 4 different suits (all made or being made as minis). Also, this would be easily built upon to add a second and third level of suits. I'm all over this for a minimate display. -Vox Edited March 17, 2010 by The Vox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT! Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I was at a K-Mart yesterday checking their clearance stuff and I found a megablocks Iron Man 2 Hall of Armor set in their regular section that I thought you all would like: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3933179 It looks like a great foundation for showing old and new Iron Man movie minimates. The spacing for the foot holds looks perfect and there is a background picture of 4 different suits (all made or being made as minis). Also, this would be easily built upon to add a second and third level of suits. I'm all over this for a minimate display. -Vox It's a nice set, would need some tweaking to make work and is horribly over priced perhaps when when they inevitably go on clearance it might be worth looking at. T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JediJohnson Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 It's a nice set, would need some tweaking to make work and is horribly over priced perhaps when when they inevitably go on clearance it might be worth looking at. T. And they ALWAYS end up on clearance in my area. The smaller "Aerial Attack" have some nice "Stark" printed pieces, but are also overpriced if that is all you want from them. On the Hall of Armor set, that big plastic head piece would have to go. Anyone know if it is easily detachable from the base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just got my invoice from Diamond, and the single-pack army builders are arriving next Wednesday. (Along with Marvel Series 33 and the Spidey Box Set) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Sweet! Thanks for passing along the news, Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I just got my invoice from Diamond, and the single-pack army builders are arriving next Wednesday. (Along with Marvel Series 33 and the Spidey Box Set) That is absolute confirmation...... that I'm broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Awesome to get confirmation, Luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtd20_2000 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Good news. I cannot wait for some IM2 single packs. (Along with the friends and foes box set) Curious though why wave 34 is not coming out next week also? (Maybe the release of wave 34 on BBTS was a mistake?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 waaaaaa!i hate being broke!i might just get justin and some drone,though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Eh, this isn't so bad. I promised my Mom that Monday's DCUC and *this Weds* minimates would be my last toy expenses for some time, but since they are coming out next week she's fine with it. Gonna have to have a full case of Singles held, though. Of course, this is all dependent on me NOT getting Evil-Lyn or Hordak from MOTUC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vox Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) It's a nice set, would need some tweaking to make work and is horribly over priced perhaps when when they inevitably go on clearance it might be worth looking at. T. And they ALWAYS end up on clearance in my area. The smaller "Aerial Attack" have some nice "Stark" printed pieces, but are also overpriced if that is all you want from them. On the Hall of Armor set, that big plastic head piece would have to go. Anyone know if it is easily detachable from the base? My wife surprised me with this set last night. The big plastic head piece is only attached by flat building block pieces so it is not necessary at all. The armor display sections are very close to perfect size.. minimal adjustments should make it perfect. It does come with a few Stark Stickers and lots of tools that will add nicely to any Iron Man display. Price was high but I was spoiled with it.. so no complaints here. The little fire blasts that shoot from the feet and hands are interesting.. the hands fire pieces are too big for minis and the feet pieces are a little too deep but can be easily filed to fit. WARNING: If you have not used Megabloks before, be warned that they are not the quality of some other block sets.. you may have problems getting certain brinks to stay together.. I use a handful of black legos to strengthen this set for display. Next step is to get some additional bricks and build two more levels of display.. I may continue the theme and put minimate pictures as the backdrop to the other suit holding sections.. Those IM2 mates can not get here fast enough! happy to wait for the best movie line out there. ANYONE KNOW WHEN THIS SET IS HITTING STORES? Vox Edited March 22, 2010 by The Vox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxcarnage Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 my LCS is getting only the army builders this week! not the wave which is kind of weird but what ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Eh, this isn't so bad. I promised my Mom that Monday's DCUC and *this Weds* minimates would be my last toy expenses for some time, but since they are coming out next week she's fine with it. I've been meaning to ask, but would your mother consider adopting a 34 year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minijeff Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 my LCS is getting only the army builders this week! not the wave which is kind of weird but what ever. not wierd, they were supposed to be out before the wave like the singles for BSG and T2 were Jeff of the Miniacs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Eh, this isn't so bad. I promised my Mom that Monday's DCUC and *this Weds* minimates would be my last toy expenses for some time, but since they are coming out next week she's fine with it. I've been meaning to ask, but would your mother consider adopting a 34 year old? Well my uncle and his tw kids moved back in with my grandparents and my Mom is helluvalot pissed about that, this being the second time he's pulled this. So doing the same to her might be a tad...much?? Sadly, living as an assistant teacher in NJ, her job is now on our cut list thanks to Chris Christie's new budget plan. So she'll most likely lose her job, which means i have a lot of cutting bck on everything to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I am starting to sell out of my IM2 Single Pack pre-orders, so I went to Diamond to order more, and they only had 3 cases left... Needless to say, I bought the last 3 cases, but I can't believe these sold out before they even arrived anywhere! I wonder if they will produce some more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I am starting to sell out of my IM2 Single Pack pre-orders, so I went to Diamond to order more, and they only had 3 cases left... Needless to say, I bought the last 3 cases, but I can't believe these sold out before they even arrived anywhere! I wonder if they will produce some more? I think you know the answer to that one Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjasontodd Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Luke, thats funny that you got the last three cases, I asked my comic guy to get another case and he said they were sold out on the diamond order website. He is selling me the entire case so its not so bad on my behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I suppose that's good news for the line, but not necessary for collectors. Luke, I'm assuming that hasn't happened to you with any other wave yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I suppose that's good news for the line, but not necessary for collectors. Luke, I'm assuming that hasn't happened to you with any other wave yet? That is correct, I have yet to see a minimate product sell out at Diamond before it ever hits shelves. Even popular waves like Series 28 were still available to order for almost a month after their release. Although the IM2 single packs did have a lower run than a normal wave, which is why they are sold out now. I think DST might have underestimated how popular these would be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 But... But all pre-orders will be fulfilled, right? *puppy dog eyes at Luke* I need my army of stuff for Iron Man to fight! I think DST were testing the waters with these somewhat, and have probably been caught out by demand. I do love getting a case of these army builders like Cylons and T2, because it's the only time these days that you get the case boxes. I haven't seen any pics of any artwork for the single packs or the case box yet, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Still no news on when the regular wave hits, though? I hope they don't push it back to the end of April... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 But... But all pre-orders will be fulfilled, right? *puppy dog eyes at Luke* I need my army of stuff for Iron Man to fight! Definitely! I am guaranteed all of the cases I have ordered from Diamond, and most of them will be arriving tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Definitely! I am guaranteed all of the cases I have ordered from Diamond, and most of them will be arriving tomorrow. Hooray! Great news for a paranoid collector - thanks Luke! Edited March 23, 2010 by boyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have yet to see a minimate product sell out at Diamond before it ever hits shelves. Even popular waves like Series 28 were still available to order for almost a month after their release. Although the IM2 single packs did have a lower run than a normal wave, which is why they are sold out now. I think DST might have underestimated how popular these would be. I blame io9. I am now becoming very excited for the army builder drones myself. Sure, some of us purists may find the divergence from the basic Minimate design a bit dodgy, but I for one kinda like how the look. I just hope I'm not the only kid in the city going after that shortpacked Justin Hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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