TM2 Dinobot Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I just picked these up today. The awesome thing was they were on the clearance peg where the old BSG used to be, so I got them for $4.98 apiece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 man it must be my turn on quality control univeral monsters 2 legs broke Dr Reed transformation wolfman in the black and white set i was missing my walking stick marvel fantastic four one leg (thing) marvel fantastic four Namor missing left shoulder piece I have never had so many issues at one time this is unreal I hope its just a quick fluke -bump in the road O.K. done whining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) These are back in stock at TRU.com, but aren't showing in listings. Here are 3 of the sets (I don't have the B&W one yet) http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4285648 http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4285658 http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4285656 edit-Here's the B&W pack, just don't go by the picture... http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4285657 Edited September 24, 2010 by groundhog7s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I just picked these up at my local TRU. Walked in, and sitting in the 'Collector' aisle were 3 unopened cases of Minimates - Case of Universal Monsters - Case of Ghostbusters Best of Series 2 - Case of Marvel Series 8 That was a wonderful feeling to have the first shot at 3 different cases of 'mates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gambitron Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 All three of my creatures' left feet keep falling off. If you pick it up without something under the left foot they just fall off! All three of them! Wierd. I hate it when figures can't hold their accessories like the cane that comes with the B&W set is very difficult to get Wolfman to hold and if it wasn't meant for him to hold then why put it in the set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I just picked these up today. The awesome thing was they were on the clearance peg where the old BSG used to be, so I got them for $4.98 apiece! These would have scanned up at regular retail price, are you saying that TRU manually adjusted the price for you just because they were hanging on the wrong hook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 (edited) .. the cane that comes with the B&W set is very difficult to get Wolfman to hold and if it wasn't meant for him to hold then why put it in the set? . But he's a werewolf! Werewolves hate silver canes. Hence why the minimate doesn't want to hold it. :biggrin: Edited September 24, 2010 by MINI_MYTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 I just picked these up today. The awesome thing was they were on the clearance peg where the old BSG used to be, so I got them for $4.98 apiece! These would have scanned up at regular retail price, are you saying that TRU manually adjusted the price for you just because they were hanging on the wrong hook? Yep. Wrong spot, wrong tag, wrong price. They fixed it for me all on their own. I didn't even make a big fuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I was able to get the non-shortpacked sets yesterday in Memphis, TN. I had to sand the back of the Gillman's legs and then tighten the foothole's with super-glue to get the feet to stay properly. I know I won't be the only one with this issue, so I thought I'd suggest the fix. It makes the foot and leg flow much better than how it fits (or only kind of does) with the released version. Too bad these didn't show up 'til after I'd placed my FF series orders so I could save on shipping. :/ Also... the feeling of impatience I have about these is familiar and I've finally put my finger on it. It's like that long, long, long wait we had getting first Mr. Fantastic and then the Human Torch and Invisible Woman way back when they first came out from Marvel. Also, much like the wait for Thor to finally be released. Damned year long wait... rassa frassa. These are so great... it practically murders me that my monster group will take so long to complete even a basic set of the core group of monthers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) ..........complete even a basic set of the core group of monthers. Did you mean 'mothers' as in 'mummy motherf%*kers' ......... 'monthters' as in 'thuper -thcarey monthters'.................. or the scariest group of the lot, those notoriously evil women...... 'The Time of The Month-sters ' Edited September 25, 2010 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MST3KFan Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Bought a set of the regular versions each. Tweaked the Creature from the Black Lagoon's fins on his feet a bit to stay in his legs. Aside from that, my Larry Talbot has sadly two right arms. It's been ages since I last had a QC issue were there were two of the same limbs on a minimate. (Lex Luthor and original Black Cat) Why are these things only going to be released two movie based lines per year again? I want the Dracula and Frankenstein sets now! >_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 ..........complete even a basic set of the core group of monthers. Did you mean 'mothers' as in 'mummy motherf%*kers' ......... 'monthters' as in 'thuper -thcarey monthters'.................. or the scariest group of the lot, those notoriously evil women...... 'The Time of The Month-sters ' I meant monsters, but was falling asleep when I typed it. Right after this post I went to bed. The Time of the Month-sters can be bad as well, so I hear. My Larry Talbot was missing a hand but other than that no QC issues in my sets. I'm very sorry to hear so many others having issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I was lucky. I made it out without any QC problems at all, save one. Dr. Reed's left arm is backwards. He has an upper right arm and a lower left arm. If anyone can help me out, LMK. I thought the B&W ones would be my favorite, but no, Gill Man is just too awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 today was my lucky day!!! I picked up the entire series with an extra Black and White pack for my Dad,and each minimate was perfect without any QC problems!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOMac Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Found the B&W today. My tru only had one but a whole peg full of the other sets. Didn't pick up the set as I alread ordered the 4 packs from diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) Hey Mini Myte, I love your new Avatar & your profile beneath it....................... .................Woflman I'm a bit lost with the differences between the TRU sets & the box sets,I assume that the B & W TRU exclusive is the only set that is different? Edited September 26, 2010 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) I'm a bit lost with the differences between the TRU sets & the box sets,I assume that the B & W TRU exclusive is the only set that is different? Yup! Pretty much. If you want the femmes fatals, you have to buy the boxed sets. Edited September 26, 2010 by MINI_MYTE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooeychicken Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 still havent found this set at any of the 3 TRUS around me or the TRU Expresses I hope they get them in soon i really want the black and white ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheking Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Are the four packs still being released this week? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Are the four packs still being released this week? Nothing on the official Diamond ship list, just minimate vehicles series 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Donster Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I saw these today at my local TRU and they look pretty SWEET!! Might pick these up for Halloween decorations or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkerbean Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I can't wait to get a hold of a creature from the black lagoon only because of Link from monsters vs aliens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Alrighty then... I picked up the Wolfman 4-pack today and am sad to report that it looks like we have another Friends and Foes Black Cat on our hands. This time around the victim is the exclusive Gwen Conliffe minimate. As like the UMs TRU release, the caucasian characters all have that cheap tan looking plastic. Gwen's head and hands use this plastic, but her legs are painted a ghastly flesh / gray color. I treid to tell myself that DST was going for a nylon legging look, but it's just sooooo distracting. Here's this girl with a tropical tan and the legs of a cadaver. My one hope is to modify the feet on an extra Kay Lawrence minimate and salvage Gwen. To bad... I was realy looking forward to this mate. The other mates in the set are what we've seen with the TRU release. No difference, no extra accessories, just the cane. Included in the box is a UMs art poster (mini version). I believe it's a replica of the one showcased at TF 2010 or SDCC 2010... can't remember which. Anywho, another panel showcases a diorama of all the UM minimates creeping outside of a mausoleum. The other side of the poster shows off all of DST's UM products coming out this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Magnus Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Yeah, the glycerine soap complexion would be acceptable if it was consistent on the whole figure. I also wound up with a Wolf Man with two right arms, Gwen's feet still have part of the mold points improperly cut, and all of the crotch pieces are so warped that they can't fit flush with the torso pieces. I'm begining to wonder how many times I can hear DST say that they're looking into quality problems before I just give up on these things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja Mate Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) took about a week, but pretty much all sold out at the Southside TRU. and I didnt buy a single one, of course I didnt want to though. Edited October 7, 2010 by Ninja Mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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