DaveOMac Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) Diamond has released the solicitation copy and images of the new MAX box set. http://crimsonmonkey.com/previews/preview-...imates-box-set/ The best news is we get a female cop, an African American special ops and what appears to be an Asian firefighter. Vedry happy we are not getting more generic white guys. Thanks AA! Edited December 22, 2010 by DaveOMac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Glad they picked up on our complaints about diversity, but again, I think there is over emphasis on the firefighters. There should have been 2 police or special forces in this set instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I wonder if there'll be a female tampo under the special ops suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Glad they picked up on our complaints about diversity, but again, I think there is over emphasis on the firefighters. There should have been 2 police or special forces in this set instead. This man cannot be satisfied! Personally, I'm a fan of uniformity and narrow-mindedness. White men created this nation, and by God, we're the ones who will destroy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOMac Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 I might pick up 2 sets again. I love the Max line and combination are just greet, hope this is also packed full of accessories. However am I the only one that thinks it's a bit racist that only thee all white line was available to retail and the "multicultural figures" are for the direct market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 However am I the only one that thinks it's a bit racist that only thee all white line was available to retail and the "multicultural figures" are for the direct market? I think the retail sets were very rushed, which is why they all have the exact same face (and some missing chest tampos). Normally, I don't think DST would do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Looks like they just slapped a Sarah Connor head onto a SWAT cop's body. Hell I could've done that! And groan for more firefighters. I have more than I need. DST should have just released a box with different heads and hairpieces so we could customized the twins in the existing MAX packs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Don't forget these are primarily aimed at kids. Not us grumpy old bastards. You can never have enough fireman toys when you're a kid. I also think it's great DST are diversifying the race and gender mix too. The first release bothered me in it's all-blokeness, all-whiteness. Good work DST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthRaider Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Looks like they just slapped a Sarah Connor head onto a SWAT cop's body. And they've got Agent Zero putting out fires! I guess this is the Minimate Alternate Universe where we have more fires than violent crime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think the retail sets were very rushed, which is why they all have the exact same face (and some missing chest tampos). Normally, I don't think DST would do that. I think you're mistaken Luke. When I questioned Chuck about the missing tampos he said he didn't think they were missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I think the retail sets were very rushed, which is why they all have the exact same face (and some missing chest tampos). Normally, I don't think DST would do that. I think you're mistaken Luke. When I questioned Chuck about the missing tampos he said he didn't think they were missing. Ah, it must be that new invisible ink the factory is using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 UGH! MORE firefighters?! Yay for diversity though. I hope Luke still take those chest sticker suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 This man cannot be satisfied! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featofstrength Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rad Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Politically correct to have black/Asian/female toys? Or financially astute? After all, the toy buying public aren't all white and male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Gamgee Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Looks like they just slapped a Sarah Connor head onto a SWAT cop's body. And they've got Agent Zero putting out fires! I guess this is the Minimate Alternate Universe where we have more fires than violent crime. It also looks like IM2 Rhodey is undercover as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Whilst typing the following I noticed Rad's post ......mine is not a direct reply to his comments I just thank my lucky stars that I live in the UK that the BBC depicts in virtually every TV show I watch. I am safe in the knowledge that most of our judges are either black or female ,50% of our police & armed forces are black ........ just about everybody in a uniform or authority is . The other 50% are perhaps gay? Who are they kidding ? If you believe my comments to be racist or bigotted then I have failed to convey my point which is that the BBC makes a mockery of the reality by its farcical political correctness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 In case you're too lazy to swap out some heads you already have in your parts bin, we'll do it for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binaryan Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 THANK YOU! As one of the people who decried the lack of diversity in the original MAX releases, I'm thrilled to see this set and will definitely buy at least one (Luke will you be getting these???) That said, I'm hoping the female cop gets a clear riot shield accessory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featofstrength Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Whilst typing the following I noticed Rad's post ......mine is not a direct reply to his comments I just thank my lucky stars that I live in the UK that the BBC depicts in virtually every TV show I watch. I am safe in the knowledge that most of our judges are either black or female ,50% of our police & armed forces are black ........ just about everybody in a uniform or authority is . The other 50% are perhaps gay? Who are they kidding ? If you believe my comments to be racist or bigotted then I have failed to convey my point which is that the BBC makes a mockery of the reality by its farcical political correctness. I noticed this "in ya face" approach with Torchwood and the Tenth Doctor's run of Doctor Who Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Whilst typing the following I noticed Rad's post ......mine is not a direct reply to his comments I just thank my lucky stars that I live in the UK that the BBC depicts in virtually every TV show I watch. I am safe in the knowledge that most of our judges are either black or female ,50% of our police & armed forces are black ........ just about everybody in a uniform or authority is . The other 50% are perhaps gay? Who are they kidding ? If you believe my comments to be racist or bigotted then I have failed to convey my point which is that the BBC makes a mockery of the reality by its farcical political correctness. I noticed this "in ya face" approach with Torchwood and the Tenth Doctor's run of Doctor Who Yeah, I stopped watching Torchwood midway through season 1 because of this. I've gotta say, if these are the actual heads that they are going to use, with no extra accessories or new chest tampos, then I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dio Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I might pick up 2 sets again. I love the Max line and combination are just greet, hope this is also packed full of accessories. However am I the only one that thinks it's a bit racist that only thee all white line was available to retail and the "multicultural figures" are for the direct market? Nah, there's a disparity of percentage of women in the United States(50%) vs percentage of women serving as police officers(25%), likewise with the other two. So if you buy each pack at TRU and one box set, you'll almost have an accurate representation of diversity in the workplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
featofstrength Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) when does the Indian minimate come out? And will the backs of the cards tell me which minimates are gay, or will that be evident? Edited December 23, 2010 by featofstrength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) when does the Indian minimate come out? He rarely comes out , it's difficult when you are running a store 24/7. Edited December 23, 2010 by buttheadsmate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 And will the backs of the cards tell me which minimates are gay, or will that be evident? I'm not sure whether that actually matters in our enlightened society although I have always had my suspicions about some of the Street Fighter Minimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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