karamazov80 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 I'm still of the opinion that Dax could of been shorter, especially when you look at Clank... unless his height was something Sony mandated. Unless I'm mistaken, DSTChuck has gone on record as saying that he liked all Minimates to be in the same size--irrespective of relative scale to the subject. Thus, Galactus, Ant-Man, Wolverine--all the same size. It might not have been Sony's call. Quote
Turtle Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) I'm still of the opinion that Dax could of been shorter, especially when you look at Clank... unless his height was something Sony mandated. Hopefully some online vendor will scoop up some of these so non-US residents can purchase them. I do find it curious that the Comic Shop Locator & Diamond Select Toys logos are on the back of the packaging. I've not seen those on the packaging on other exclusive Toys R Us minimates. It's not just that Daxter could have been shorter, it's that he should have been shorter. It looks like he's taller than Jak. It looks to me like the back-of-pack art shows Ratchet wearing a Clank backpack. That'd be cool, especially if he also has his helicopter head thing. The Uncharted set is my favorite of the bunch, but I think it's weird that they chose to go with Chloe over Elena or Sully. I've never played Resistance, and that may be why that is my least favorite set of the bunch. I don't particularly like the soldier's big feet. Is that part of the game's style? EDIT: I still call BS on DSTChuck's supposed dedication to 2 inch. They go bigger or smaller as they see fit. Edited April 8, 2011 by Turtle Quote
undeadpool Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 They could have a backpack version of Clank behind the sticker for Ratchet to wear. I do hope this line continues. I really want a Sly Cooper minimate now. it is a mini version of clank, if you look on the back of the packaging you see him on ratchets back Quote
A.J.V. Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Sadly these really don't do much for me. Though I may pick up the Uncharted set for to use a civilians and the other with the soldier and the alien. Quote
karamazov80 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 EDIT: I still call BS on DSTChuck's supposed dedication to 2 inch. They go bigger or smaller as they see fit. To some extent, yes (such as waist extenders, duck feet, etc.), but I do think he means it when he says that his general preference is to keep these a uniform size. Maybe it is an economic concern (i.e., less re-tooling, makes reusing accessory parts easier, etc.) as well as a personal taste, though. Quote
Miniman33 Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 Those look awesome. I'll definatly be picking up the Uncharted set. Quote
MsMarvel fan Posted April 8, 2011 Posted April 8, 2011 I'm excited for these. i wonder if they'll be in the collector's aisle or in the gamezone? Quote
drgnrbrn316 Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 I'd like to see more beyond the first wave of these, but I can see how this would be a tough line to get off the ground. Between Sony and whatever game companies that make the exclusive games, there'd be several layers of licensing. Of course, beyond Uncharted, Ratchet & Clank, and Jak & Daxter, what is there? Chuck said Killzone won't happen. Metal Gear went the Kubrick route. Little Big Planet might could work, but there's really only one character there. Quote
karamazov80 Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Metal Gear Minimates would be freakin' awesome. They could even sell some super deformed Metal Gears as vehicles, I would wager. Quote
Mystery Man Posted April 9, 2011 Posted April 9, 2011 Don't know any of these games, but I'll pick up the one with Ratchet as he's a pretty funny lookin' robot. Quote
MsMarvel fan Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 I want them, and I have little interest in the characters or any exposure to them, but they look great. The uncharted pack will be a nice addition to my civviemates. The advanced Hybrid is sorta terrifying. The Rachet & Clank and Jak & Daxter make me smile, the little robot is awesome, and the weird orange thing.. well it speaks for itself. And I think we'll be getting some cool accessories with this wave. Quote
luke314pi Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 I woke up to find the Sony minimates listed as in-stock on the TRU web site here and here. It would only let me add one of each to my cart, and after I checked out they are showing up as sold out. Was anyone else able to order any before they sold out? I also got one Magneto/Mystique set and one Emma Frost/Havok set from X-Men First Class, and now they are sold out of those too. Did they only have one of each of these sets available?? Quote
fwoosheyman Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 I was able to order one of the Halo Emile/Jun & Scout/Jackal, all other newly listed sets were sold out. I think groundhog7s post in the Halo thread is correct. These are just sample cases so info can be put into the system before the main shipment. Quote
MINI_MYTE Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Looks like some of the XMFC sets were available as well and are now showing as sold out. Quote
Lobsterman Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Do you people even take a piss in the morning before you hit the TRU site?!? Quote
groundhog7s Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Um, every morning I get up, use the restroom and then check the TRU site about 6:45. Well, only when there's new product expected to be shipping soon. Sadly, I do not kid about that. I've actually been late to work more than once because something was actually in stock. When I saw the two X-Men sets, the two Sony sets and all 4 Halo sets there were only between two and four of each. I ordered one of each, but the X-Men ones are showing as backordered now, but the others are saying they'll ship. Quote
luke314pi Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Do you people even take a piss in the morning before you hit the TRU site?!? Who says you can't do both at the same time? Quote
Lobsterman Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 That's great. Now I've got this image stuck in my head of Luke with his iPhone in one hand and.... Yeah. Thanks for that. Quote
karamazov80 Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Who says you can't do both at the same time? You have a bucket next to your computer? Not a bad idea. . . Quote
Zombieboyfiend Posted April 25, 2011 Posted April 25, 2011 Do you people even take a piss in the morning before you hit the TRU site?!? Who says you can't do both at the same time? An empty 2 liter bottle and ductape.. Ahhhh memories of raiding in World of Warcraft. Quote
captain_cbecker Posted April 26, 2011 Author Posted April 26, 2011 Is anyone else conjuring images of Eric Cartman so engrossed in playing Warcraft on a computer, that his mom brings a bucket for him to take a dump? (from the episode Make Love, not Warcraft) Quote
boyd Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Latest from Chuck's Twitter postings: "At long last Playstation Minimates are on the way to TRU stores - be on the look out!" We are in store for an overwhelming wave of new Minimates to hit TRUs at once. Quote
undeadpool Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 geez captain america, wave 10, halo wave 2 AND sony....and i guess this means first class mates will be sooner then later.... Quote
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