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AoA Sabretooth & AoA Blink – TRU Exclusive: Wave 10

Lurch77 — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:48:59 +0000

Toys R Us helps expand our Age of Apocalypse minimate figures with several exclusive sets for wave 10. First up we have AoA Sabretooth and Blink. Age of Apocalypse is one of the better mid 90′s X-Men crossover storylines (until they decided to revisit it a decade later). For full details check out the info here; but [...]

Danger Room Wolverine & Omega Red – TRU: Wave 10

Lurch77 — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:38:03 +0000

Mortal enemies packed together in one TRU minimate 2-pack; who will come out on top?? Packaging The packaging is the standard window box with control art below the windows. The sides have individual picture of the two figures. On the back are the mini-bios of each character along with group picture of all figures [...]

Magneto & Mystique – TRU Exclusive: X-Men First Class Movie Wave

Lurch77 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:34:53 +0000

These sets, just like when the teasers for the X-Men: First Class movie first came out, you couldn’t quite tell how it would really turn out. Was it going to be a dud or a diamond in the ruff? Well, like the movie, these sets are much better than expected. Packaging The packaging is [...]

Striking Dioramas – Sewer Fan Diorama

Lurch77 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:22:34 +0000

A little something different today for Groundhog’s Day, one of the many interesting creations from the mind of Luke! Packaging Well, it’s a box that came packaged in a bag in a box. It has its own set of quirky instructions. Diorama Sewer Fan So for the official description from Luke’s [...]

2011 Minimate Multiverse Photo Hunt Contest

Lurch77 — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:58:15 +0000

Honor, Glory & Bragging Rights! (along with some cool prizes) With just under a couple weeks left there is still time to enter the 2011 Minimate Multiverse Photo Hunt Contest. All it takes is one great picture to win prizes! Winners have been posted! Click here to go to the main page to see the entries. Click [...]

Brown Wolverine & Dark Magneto – TRU: Wave 9

Lurch77 — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:18:12 +0000

Catching up on some past waves with this set from Toys R Us Wave 9. This set is a good pairing of popular X-Men characters but has some issues that can drive minimate fans crazy. Packaging The packaging is the standard window box with control art below the windows. The sides have individual picture of the [...]

P2 Deadpool, Dante, Phoenix & Arthur – MvC 3: SDCC Exclusive Box Set

Lurch77 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:14 +0000

So what am I thankful for? Family, friends & minimates! Speaking of family, my 7yr old daughter’s going to take over with review duties on my day off on this SDCC exclusive box set for the new Marvel vs Capcom 3 series. See what she has to say after the jump. Hi! I’m Emma. [...]

Logo Ghost & Killerwatt – The Real Ghostbusters: TRU Exclusive Wave 2

Lurch77 — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:46:57 +0000

Killawhat, killawho? Another killer two pack for you! Packaging The packaging is the blister card pack showcasing the figures and accessories. The pack has an insert with The Real Ghostbusters’ name & logo ghost. The logo ghost is also on the front card behind the figures. The back shows the other figures available in [...]

2008/2010 San Diego Comic Con Translucent Blanks

Lurch77 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:11:56 +0000

Here are several promotional items given out in 2008 and 2010 at the San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC). All four colors (blue, orange, green & red) were available in 2008 but only the blue was available in 2010. Packaging Similar to the past Minimates given away at comic conventions, the blanks are packaged in a small baggie. [...]

Video Review: NYCC Exclusive Maximum Zombies: Surgeon and Biker Minimates

minimatescentral — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:31:46 +0000

We release the zombie horde with this review of the first Maximum Zombies Minimates 2-pack, which was a NYCC Exclusive. This set was very impressive, and I think the Maximum Zombies line is off to a great start! Video review by Luke Porter