As a certified Marvel nut, I thought about collecting all the Minimates that Art Asylum has made, but honestly, thirty-three waves (and still going strong) is a lot of these two-inchers to handle. So, I’m cherry-picking, and from this wave I may have to pick up the Olivier Coipel Thor and Loki. And the variant “Hound” Rachel Summers is sweet, but then I’d have to start thinking about Excalibur Minimates – oh what a slippery slope.
Marvel Minimates Series 33 Revealed!
Marvel Minimates Series 33
With Marvel Minimates Series 27 and 28 now in comic stores and new assortments arriving in Toys R Us stores nationwide, the Marvel Minimates line is picking up steam for a knock-out and record-setting 33rd series of the world’s #1 block figure!
The 33rd Series of Minimates includes new versions of your old favorites, recent additions to the Marvel Universe and essential team members from Marvel’s substantial archives! The first two-pack in this oft-requested assortment contains two of the most powerful Asgardians ever to roam Midgard in their new signature looks – Thor and the newly-voluptuous Loki. Spider-Man’s friends and foes make a cameo as well, with two all-new characters featured in the critically-acclaimed “New Ways To Die” – the anti-hero Anti-Venom and the menacing Menace. The final two-pack combines fans’ love of all-things Phoenix with their love of evil robots – more specifically Rachel Grey as Marvel Girl and the nefarious Sentinel army builder. A special chase two-pack will also be included in each assortment, – featuring the Sentinel with a slightly younger Rachel Summers in her classic Excalibur “Hound” costume!
In addition to the standard removable and interchangeable pieces, the Sentinel army builder featured in this wave will also include a special “Sentinel Army” design feature – allowing you to partially customize your own Sentinel Squad in either modern or retro styles. Look for this exciting new assortment in comic stores early next year and keep an eye out for more fantastic new exclusives as the Marvel Minimates line continues to deliver new pint-sized heroes, villains and teams like never before!
I know a lot of people have been waiting for the Fwoosh to put Kromius from this year’s Fantastic Exclusive up for order. And, it’s really not my fault that it took so long – at least this time. 😀
Finally, the moment you’ve waited for has arrived!
You, yes, you, dear collector, can order a silver-skinned elemental from the Fwoosh – specifically, Kromius, our very own Fantastic Exclusive variant! Imagine the fun you’ll have romping and stomping around your toy room with… Uh, I mean, displaying this fine collectible in your museum-like gallery of action figure artwork.
Diamond Select Toys has had a presence on Facebook for a while now thanks to Matt “Diamond” – now Matt is stepping it up with an Art Asylum Fan Page and a new Twitter account, @DSTMatt. Expect a new Minimates announcement tomorrow on Twitter.
With the latest Facebook update, Matt’s posted the September Previews. It’s nice that they’re reissuing Hulk, as it will look great going head to head with the upcoming Marvel Select Thing.
Art Asylum’s Photos – Previews – September 09
Dawn Back in Black PVC Statue
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Ultimate Quarter Scale Henry Jones
Marvel Select Hulk Re-Offer
Marvel Select Iron Man Re-Offer
Marvel Select Thing
Star Trek TOS The Trouble With Tribbles Kirk & Command Chair
Diamond Select Toys continues to help Toys R Us build up its collector-oriented product offerings with action figures and Minimates across the Battlestar Galactica, Marvel, Trek, Terminator, and Ghostbuster licenses.
Have any of you started seeing pre-order forms at your TRUs?
Toys “R” Us Exclusive Updates!
It’s time to send children across America back to school, which means the aisles at Toys”R”Us will be that much easier to navigate while you’re hunting down these hot, exclusive action figures and Minimates! With some already in stores and more on the way, we’ve created this guide to help you find those missing gems from your collection.
Battlestar Galactica Action Figures Series 4: Arriving In Stores: Now!
This all-new assortment of action figures from the hit SyFy series Battlestar Galactica delivers the first-ever single-packed Number Eight in the form of the misanthropic Boomer in her New Caprica attire. Also included are the new Off-Duty Apollo and the heavy-packed rebellious Red Stripe Cylon Centurions featured in the show’s final episode, Daybreak.
Battlestar Galactica Minimates Series 2: Arriving in stores: Now!
This entire wave of five new Minimates two-packs will delight sci-fi fans and collectors alike as we round out the cast with new versions of their favorite characters, Cylons and even the Final Five! With Eye Patch Tigh & Captivity Six, Chief Tyrol & Mortar-Pack Cylon Centurion, Athena & Cylon Centurion, Tory Foster & Sam Anders, plus the enigmatic Ellen & Simon two-packs in stores now, this set is the perfect companion to our next exclusive…
Battlestar Galactica Mini-Flyers Series 1: Arriving in stores: Now!
Long-rumored and eagerly-awaited, the Battlestar Galactica Mini-Flyers have landed and are defending Toys”R”Us shelves nationwide from would-be Cylon attackers. With working cockpits perfect for an adventurous Minimate, both ships also include a new exclusive BSG Minimate! The Mark VII Viper is piloted by the first-ever Hotdog release and the Cylon Raider features the all-new gold Cylon Commander.
Marvel Minimates Series 4: Arriving in stores: September ’09
Continuing the Minimate invasion of the Toys”R”Us aisles, the latest assortment of Marvel Minimates is ready to deliver army builders, fan-favorites and sneak-previews, PLUS two new exclusive sets designed to remedy those gaps in your collection. X-Force Wolverine gets an early debut along with the Vault Guard, Insulated Spider-Man takes an early shot at Electro and two all-star members of the Ultimates face off with Ultimate Hulk and Ultimate Iron Man. The exclusive Secret Wars companion set includes the evil Molecule Man and an all-new Julia Carpenter Spider-Woman while the X-Men make their mark with the X-Factor Angel and the debut of Warpath!
Star Trek Action Figures Series 3: Arriving in stores: Now!
The spirit of classic Star Trek is still alive and well in Toys”R”Us stores across America, as evidenced by the latest wave of original series action figures! Take a trip to the legendary Mirror Universe with both Mirror Kirk and Spock but also keep your eyes out for the first-ever Kang the Klingon release!
Terminator 2 Minimates Series 2: Arriving in stores: Now!
They said they’d be back and now they’re ready to take over your collection as they battle evil cybernetic forces from the future in a battle to save humanity! Though you’ll have to journey into comic book stores to find the Asylum Assault T-1000 & Inmate Sarah Connor, Toys”R”Us stores will be carrying the rest of the wave plus the exclusive Battle Damaged Endoskeleton & Silver T-1000. Motorcycle Cop T-1000 & Battle Damaged Sarah Connor and T-800 & Young John Connor round out the set.
Ghostbusters Minimates Series 2: Arriving in stores: Now!
Because the first wave sold out faster than you can say “ectoplasmic residue” we’ve got a follow-up assortment of exclusive Ghostbusters Minimates that’s simply to die for! With Ray & Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, Winston & Taxi Ghost, Lab Coat Egon & Jogger Ghost, Peter & Energized Terror Dog plus Luis Tully & Slimer – this is your chance to add these all-new ghosts to the mix and complete your Ghostbusters team!
DC Universe Classics has been the special kind of action figure line that has continued to impress me. It feels like with every wave that gets delivered, I find myself with a new favorite figure. For those keeping track, my current favorite is wave 10’s Forager. With DCUC wave 12, which was first revealed in Toyfare magazine, followed shortly by press pics released to the online media, I had the same reaction, in this case with Dr. Mid-Nite.
But there’s one figure that I think could use a little tweaking – and that’s Eclipso.
On the left is the original pic of the prototype. I was initially put off by the leering grin, but over time, realized that what was throwing me off was the large gap between the tip of his nose and the top of his mouth. In my opinion, it throws off the proportions, making his head too long.
On the right, I’ve modified the image to reduce the gap between nose and mouth. Again, it’s my opinion, but I think it’s much, much better.
Given that this wave is due in the 1st quarter next year, I’m not sure if there’s still the opportunity to make changes to the figure. I’m not sure if Mattel would be inclined to change it, even if they could.
Whether you agree or disagree a change is needed to the Eclipso head, please leave a comment. I’ll share your feedback with the good folks at Mattel and the Four Horsemen. Thanks!
