Lobsterman Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The fact that Modern X-Force and Age of X both get box sets planned before even really hitting the shelves? That's absurd, Really? Planning a box set so it actually hits shelves when people are at the store buying the comic and thinking about it is absurd? Frankly, I think that's about the only strategy left for DST as far as selling Marvel mates in LCSs goes. I've talked to several owners who are dropping (or have already) dropped Marvel waves because of the "scraping the barrel" (their words) character selections. I know it's hard to believe, but not every person who has bought or will by Minimates is a die-hard completist looking to get every single unique character in the Marvel library before anyone is duplicated. I actually give DST props for getting the info early enough to actually catch this train. When Age of X is running this summer and you can have your mates to play with sorry pose on your shelf and look at at the same time as you're reading the book, I'm sure everyone will be quite excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Both Sinsisters look so cool. Must have for me I tried ....I really tried ....but the Sin Sisters will always look cool .....& yes ....I must have them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Other than Rogue, who are the other characters in the Age of X? Is that Magneto andGambit on the right? Yep - Mags & Gambit. It's Cyclops on the left - or 'Basilisk' as he is known in the age of x. I think I must be alone in liking the first class boxset. My main reason is that it will give ppl acess to a set a wings to bash together an Angel from the Classic set. No beast prob means TRU two pack and it will be Beastgate this time. I like it - the set looks great - but it's not as needed (IMHO) as some other x-men. I'd rather be getting some classic x-characters that don't have figures yet like Dazzler, Longshot & Ka-Zar . . . but am too elated over Sinister to really be too down on the showings we've seen Would anyone else love to see more Age of Apocalypse characters as the variant? Imagine a bulked up Colossus with an AoA Colossus as the variant... Drools! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillbob316 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I really think people are getting far too uppity about the new Deadpool... I don't think anyone would disagree that the scalping has gotten ridiculous on the original one. I got one at retail, thank god, but I feel for the people that missed it. That said, I think it's good that Diamond is trying to give people who missed him options. But so far I don't think any of those options have been steller ones... Liefield X-Force was a con exclusive. Not exactly easy to get ones hands on. Modern X-Force Deadpool is hardly a "classic" Deadpool, and doesn't work a substitute. (Same goes for both the lame movie ones.) I'm still not completely clear on where Heroes & Adversaries was available. But as far as I can tell its an obscure internet exclusive. That said, we haven't really seen a plain old, normal, regular market Red & Black Deadpool, beyond that one that sold out everywhere and alot of people missed out on. So like I said, I think people are getting too uppity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Really? Planning a box set so it actually hits shelves when people are at the store buying the comic and thinking about it is absurd? Frankly, I think that's about the only strategy left for DST as far as selling Marvel mates in LCSs goes. I've talked to several owners who are dropping (or have already) dropped Marvel waves because of the "scraping the barrel" (their words) character selections. I know it's hard to believe, but not every person who has bought or will by Minimates is a die-hard completist looking to get every single unique character in the Marvel library before anyone is duplicated. I actually give DST props for getting the info early enough to actually catch this train. When Age of X is running this summer and you can have your mates to play with sorry pose on your shelf and look at at the same time as you're reading the book, I'm sure everyone will be quite excited. When DC got Blackest Night figures to come out alongside the book, I was impressed. That was a MAJOR event for the publisher, and they had some intense in-continuity redesigns (even if they were temporary) to work with. Age of X is a VERY minor story; only affecting TWO of the X-titles. It is an alternate reality story, as well. Given those facts, I just think that DST is jumping the gun here, because I SERIOUSLY doubt there will be much demand for figures of this story. While I totally see your point about being able to buy the figures concurrently with the story, I also don't think that's going to happen. AoX has started. I think it will be over by the time these figures come out (November looks to be the scheduled release date). So, you don't actually get to have the figures WHILE you read the story, and what happens if the whole story is met with lukewarm reception? Yes, if the figures could have come out alongside the books, that might have been awesome. Otherwise, I think any toy company is better off waiting to gauge the success of their story before selling toys based on it. Edited February 15, 2011 by Mnemosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm guessing one of the Mister Sinisters is from AoA. I've never read any of the AoA comics, though, so I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Really? Planning a box set so it actually hits shelves when people are at the store buying the comic and thinking about it is absurd? Frankly, I think that's about the only strategy left for DST as far as selling Marvel mates in LCSs goes. I've talked to several owners who are dropping (or have already) dropped Marvel waves because of the "scraping the barrel" (their words) character selections. I know it's hard to believe, but not every person who has bought or will by Minimates is a die-hard completist looking to get every single unique character in the Marvel library before anyone is duplicated. I actually give DST props for getting the info early enough to actually catch this train. When Age of X is running this summer and you can have your mates to play with sorry pose on your shelf and look at at the same time as you're reading the book, I'm sure everyone will be quite excited. When DC got Blackest Night figures to come out alongside the book, I was impressed. That was a MAJOR event for the publisher, and they had some intense in-continuity redesigns (even if they were temporary) to work with. Age of X is a VERY minor story; only affecting TWO of the X-titles. It is an alternate reality story, as well. Given those facts, I just think that DST is jumping the gun here, because I SERIOUSLY doubt there will be much demand for figures of this story. While I totally see your point about being able to buy the figures concurrently with the story, I also don't think that's going to happen. AoX has started. I think it will be over by the time these figures come out (November looks to be the scheduled release date). So, you don't actually get to have the figures WHILE you read the story, and what happens if the whole story is met with lukewarm reception? Yes, if the figures could have come out alongside the books, that might have been awesome. Otherwise, I think any toy company is better off waiting to gauge the success of their story before selling toys based on it. Very well put, Mnemosis. I'd add that rolling out minor variations of characters representing anything less then a big line-wide event is the very definition of the "scraping the barrel" those retailers are complaining about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sha_ckwave Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Would anyone else love to see more Age of Apocalypse characters as the variant? Imagine a bulked up Colossus with an AoA Colossus as the variant... I prefer they fill the holes in my classic teams and stay away from the 'modern' stuff completely until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 . . .says the guy with the Deadpool avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Wooowww... that Hulk... it kinda completely sucks donkey penis. I think I'm not gonna get that one. Why does it seem so short and stocky I ask you!? WHY!?!? I mean, it looks like half the size of Ultimate Hulk. F**k that mini. F**k it so hard. However on a sunshinier note I REALLY like that Super Skrull. I really like his hand. It should go to see a Mr. Fantastic figure sometime. Soon. Yeah make it happen DST. Edited February 15, 2011 by Trekker 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I actually kinda like the bulked-up Hulk... *dodges rotten fruits and vegetables* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) I agree ,there has been a lot worse than that one ! It seems that it's OK to completely forget any of the basic aspects of Minimate design with GB ...no legs ,huge heads blah de blah de blah... but when it comes to simply giving the Hulk some bloody great arms everybody at DST shits themselves for ideas I didn't think that this latest one was that bad and at least they've almost got the colour right Edited February 15, 2011 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I agree ,there has been a lot worse than that one ! It seems that it's OK to completely forget any of the basic aspects of Minimate design with GB ...no legs ,huge heads blah de blah de blah... but when it comes to simply giving the Hulk some bloody great arms everybody at DST shits themselves for ideas I didn't think that this latest one was that bad and at least they've almost got the colour right Don't get me wrong, there are flaws, but I personally feel the pros outweigh the cons. I dunno, maybe I've been so anxious for a bulked-up Hulk that I've lowered my standards for one quite a bit. But regardless, I do kinda like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I kind of like that Hulk. Don't love it. But I like it. I LOVE the bulked up Thing. Very well put, Mnemosis. I'd add that rolling out minor variations of characters representing anything less then a big line-wide event is the very definition of the "scraping the barrel" those retailers are complaining about. Thank you, and exactly my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtf this isn't Sparta Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I think a lot of the reason that Thing turned out so well is that his character design is already pretty inhuman. The segmented, armor-y looking pieces don't really clash with his theme of "being a big pile of rocks." But when Hulk is represented with sleeves and hands that show bits of tiny minimate arms underneath, it kind of wrecks the illusion that he's in any way humanoid because oh sweet christ there's another tiny person under there. They sculpted those puffy sleeves, right? Why can't they just do that with the arms on bigger characters? I'm not saying they have to be like, superhuge, but a little bit of musculature sculpted on instead of huge ugly sleeves would fill the figure out a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Preorder for the Sinister wave is up on BBTS, as is the First Class box set. Both scheduled for September release. So that's going to be our Christmas wave... Oddly, nothing on the Femmes Fatales box set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I saw that earlier also, but didn't have time to post. I think I like the Hulk better in the angle of the solicitation pic than the prototype at TF. Of course, that's not saying too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Agreed the Hulk looks better in this pic, but it still sucks that he can't hold anything with those oven mitts. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 WTF is going on with this Hulk ?? He looks like he's got a massive pair of green udders ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 WTF is going on with this Hulk ?? He looks like he's got a massive pair of green udders ! That's for makin' the broccoli-flavored milk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Quite excited for this wave. Still not sold on the Hulk though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 not sure what ill do with that hulk but i love the rest of the wave, esecially sinister and nimrod. also for some reason i really like that new belt of ironman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Ok bit confused Nimrod is Army Builder? wasn't there only one of him in the comics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm 1:08 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Is Iron Man's left hand calling me a loser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 What's sad is the probabitlity that the Hulk/Iron Man pack will show up at TRU also and peg warm there also. And I can't wait to see who uses those Hulk hands in a Minimate comic as those over-sized Hulk hands toys that came out when the Hulk movie was out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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