TMNT minimates its happening! - Page 3

*NinjaPug* · 04-26-2014, 09:51 PM

So they are based on the Nick series and not the OT.

Timmetry · 04-26-2014, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Thank you to Timmetry for posting these in the Nick merchandise thread, just putting them here as well for those who don't check that thread.

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=378&itemid=22378

Thanks for that. I completely forgot about this thread.

rayfillet101 · 04-26-2014, 10:38 PM

http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/in...howtopic=12793
scroll down for pictures of shredder, foot bot, foot, and kraang

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 04-27-2014, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayfillet101

http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/in...howtopic=12793
scroll down for pictures of shredder, foot bot, foot, and kraang

You beat me to it!

Look great tho, hopefully will see the turtles soon. I will be buying these and the X-men ones for sure.

Blossombrooks · 04-27-2014, 02:57 AM

Oh my goodness the Kraang look awesome! These will def be required.

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 04-27-2014, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Blossombrooks

Oh my goodness the Kraang look awesome! These will def be required.

what I like about minimates if they sell well, they do more, so it's awesome your gonna support them!

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 04-27-2014, 05:02 AM

Holy CR#P I need these!!

http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/in...c=12793&page=4

Few more pics in link.

http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/ju...30140.jpg.html

*Candy Kappa* · 04-27-2014, 05:30 AM

Oh wow, they look absolutely ridiculous. The turtle bodies do not mesh well with the typical bucket head style of the minimates esthetics.

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 04-27-2014, 07:40 AM

I like the Minimates line. Compared to other action figure lines these days they are relatively more affordable to collect a set of. Plus they don't take up much shelf space when you want to display your favorite characters.

Although I'm slightly more excited for those Godzilla ones. They are way better looking than I would have expected a Godzilla Minimate to look.

Maybe if they sell well enough we'll see the Mirage Turtles?

*tmntman* · 04-27-2014, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Oh wow, they look absolutely ridiculous. The turtle bodies do not mesh well with the typical bucket head style of the minimates esthetics.

That was my reaction as well. Perhaps the look will grow on me over time. But for now it reminds me of the cheap figures included with the vintage Italian building block sets.

*snake* · 04-27-2014, 09:24 PM

Those heads amuse me.

MST3KFan · 04-29-2014, 03:30 PM

The heads of the turtles are about the only thing that really bugs me. The sculpting on the bodies as well the fact that they have weapon holsters, also the sculpting on Shredder, are all awesome otherwise.

Over on the Minimates forum one of the guys that works at the company that makes Minimates is telling people that ask for sculpted heads for the turtles basically they have to keep some of the figures basic figure Minimate-like or something.

*Powder* · 04-29-2014, 10:17 PM

Not a fan of Mini-mates at all, even these, but the Kraang-droid with translucent plastic is REALLY cool. Might grab that pack & sell off whoever else is in it.

cloud · 05-02-2014, 02:47 PM

Hi guys. Haven't posted here for a long while.
I was pretty excited when they announced TMNT minimates but I am some what disappointed by how the Turtles translate into minimate form.

I thought I'd share some answers I got from Diamond Select Toys on Facebook.
Basically I think the blocky heads have something to do with LEGO also having the Turtles license so the Minimates Turtles can't have new molded heads.

From Facebook:

1)Will the Turtles minimates have painted torso under the shell pieces?
A) do not believe there will be painted details under the shells, as they would be naked.
2)Are the designs final? Any chance we can improve the head and make them less flat? Similar to Battle Beast and have an add on head piece? The current head looks very weird with the added torso shell piece.
A)We are not changing the heads, they will be Minimates heads. (And when someone saided "was expecting new head sculpts like the Lego version." DST's answer was "Not possible under our license, but this will make them more compatible with other Minimates parts and accessories.")
3) Does the license cover vehicle and playsets?
A) There are no plans for either at this time.

And when someone asked about classic comic style the answer was "Perhaps down the road" so definitely a possibility. I'm thinking a colored 4 pack and a b/w 4 pack

Reigner · 11-13-2014, 03:14 PM

Not seeing this posted, at least not in here where it probably should be

But these are out! As blindbags at Kmarts (timed exclusive) Details here

http://news.toyark.com/2014/11/12/tm...se-soon-144325

I ran to my crappy Kmart and found 5 packs, grabbed them all without caring and this is what I got.

Shame I couldnt luck out with all four Turtles but I got the one per case chase Mikey so who cares!!!

Yeah they're billed as "keychains" but the dangles are removable so no big deal. They look so great.

Spoiler:

Sadly unlike MegaBloks Halo men or KreO there are no codes stamped on the bags. And unlike Lego they're one giant chunk of plastic inside the bad so unless youre looking for Shredder or Footbots good luck feeling it out.

Lil Karai · 11-13-2014, 03:53 PM

I just posted a review video in the review thread. Personally I'm not a fan of these at all. Honestly I'm getting maxed out by all the TMNT collectibles (especially stylized stuff) being released this year.

I'm going to focus on The Loyal Subjects and Kidrobot lines which I have now completed. There's a chance I might go for the Yes Anime Super Armor figures...maybe.

My shelves are getting WAY to crowded. GG.

Freeman · 11-13-2014, 04:07 PM

I agree with some dromers here that these still look strange to me.
Not a fan of the style of this life, but you can tell there is quality and detail on them, so if you dig the design I guess people can like them.

IMO Kidrobot is the best line of mini turtles we've had.
That and The Loyal Subject Splinter

*Powder* · 11-13-2014, 06:43 PM

Does this wave that has hit include the clear-plastic Kraang?

Reigner · 11-14-2014, 04:46 AM

Yeah, the clear with silver paint one, the clear blue one with paint that was shown at NYCC is still a mystery as far as where it'll end up.

Luigiperps · 11-14-2014, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

Does this wave that has hit include the clear-plastic Kraang?

KMart has the Kraang, toysrus has april.

04-26-2014, 10:38 PM	#43
rayfillet101 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,454	http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/in...howtopic=12793 scroll down for pictures of shredder, foot bot, foot, and kraang __________________ "When you scream my name, pleading for the pain to stop, you may call me...Bishop."

04-27-2014, 02:57 AM	#45
Blossombrooks Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: 'hero' turtle land Posts: 946	Oh my goodness the Kraang look awesome! These will def be required. __________________ There's too much green to feel blue! http://blossombrooks.deviantart.com/

04-27-2014, 05:02 AM	#47
TheBlueTurtle1 Foot Elite Join Date: May 2012 Location: UK Posts: 2,880	Holy CR#P I need these!! http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/in...c=12793&page=4 Few more pics in link. http://s1213.photobucket.com/user/ju...30140.jpg.html __________________ http://jandmdev.deviantart.com/ (My Brother and I have a dev page, I am J, brother is M) Last edited by TheBlueTurtle1; 04-27-2014 at 05:07 AM.

04-27-2014, 05:30 AM	#48
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Oh wow, they look absolutely ridiculous. The turtle bodies do not mesh well with the typical bucket head style of the minimates esthetics. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

04-29-2014, 10:17 PM	#53
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Not a fan of Mini-mates at all, even these, but the Kraang-droid with translucent plastic is REALLY cool. Might grab that pack & sell off whoever else is in it. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

04-26-2014, 09:51 PM	#41
NinjaPug Foot Elite Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4,388	So they are based on the Nick series and not the OT.

04-27-2014, 07:40 AM	#49
Mr._Mutant_Man Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,340	I like the Minimates line. Compared to other action figure lines these days they are relatively more affordable to collect a set of. Plus they don't take up much shelf space when you want to display your favorite characters. Although I'm slightly more excited for those Godzilla ones. They are way better looking than I would have expected a Godzilla Minimate to look. Maybe if they sell well enough we'll see the Mirage Turtles?

04-27-2014, 09:24 PM	#51
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Those heads amuse me.

04-29-2014, 03:30 PM	#52
MST3KFan Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 485	The heads of the turtles are about the only thing that really bugs me. The sculpting on the bodies as well the fact that they have weapon holsters, also the sculpting on Shredder, are all awesome otherwise. Over on the Minimates forum one of the guys that works at the company that makes Minimates is telling people that ask for sculpted heads for the turtles basically they have to keep some of the figures basic figure Minimate-like or something.

05-02-2014, 02:47 PM	#54
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	Hi guys. Haven't posted here for a long while. I was pretty excited when they announced TMNT minimates but I am some what disappointed by how the Turtles translate into minimate form. I thought I'd share some answers I got from Diamond Select Toys on Facebook. Basically I think the blocky heads have something to do with LEGO also having the Turtles license so the Minimates Turtles can't have new molded heads. From Facebook: 1)Will the Turtles minimates have painted torso under the shell pieces? A) do not believe there will be painted details under the shells, as they would be naked. 2)Are the designs final? Any chance we can improve the head and make them less flat? Similar to Battle Beast and have an add on head piece? The current head looks very weird with the added torso shell piece. A)We are not changing the heads, they will be Minimates heads. (And when someone saided "was expecting new head sculpts like the Lego version." DST's answer was "Not possible under our license, but this will make them more compatible with other Minimates parts and accessories.") 3) Does the license cover vehicle and playsets? A) There are no plans for either at this time. And when someone asked about classic comic style the answer was "Perhaps down the road" so definitely a possibility. I'm thinking a colored 4 pack and a b/w 4 pack

11-13-2014, 03:14 PM	#55
Reigner Thug Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 95	Not seeing this posted, at least not in here where it probably should be But these are out! As blindbags at Kmarts (timed exclusive) Details here http://news.toyark.com/2014/11/12/tm...se-soon-144325 I ran to my crappy Kmart and found 5 packs, grabbed them all without caring and this is what I got. Shame I couldnt luck out with all four Turtles but I got the one per case chase Mikey so who cares!!! Yeah they're billed as "keychains" but the dangles are removable so no big deal. They look so great. Spoiler: Sadly unlike MegaBloks Halo men or KreO there are no codes stamped on the bags. And unlike Lego they're one giant chunk of plastic inside the bad so unless youre looking for Shredder or Footbots good luck feeling it out.

11-13-2014, 03:53 PM	#56
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	I just posted a review video in the review thread. Personally I'm not a fan of these at all. Honestly I'm getting maxed out by all the TMNT collectibles (especially stylized stuff) being released this year. I'm going to focus on The Loyal Subjects and Kidrobot lines which I have now completed. There's a chance I might go for the Yes Anime Super Armor figures...maybe. My shelves are getting WAY to crowded. GG.

11-13-2014, 04:07 PM	#57
Freeman Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Sebastian - Spain Posts: 479	I agree with some dromers here that these still look strange to me. Not a fan of the style of this life, but you can tell there is quality and detail on them, so if you dig the design I guess people can like them. IMO Kidrobot is the best line of mini turtles we've had. That and The Loyal Subject Splinter __________________ Long is the way of learning. Endless the way of perfection.

11-13-2014, 06:43 PM	#58
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Does this wave that has hit include the clear-plastic Kraang? __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

11-14-2014, 04:46 AM	#59
Reigner Thug Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 95	Yeah, the clear with silver paint one, the clear blue one with paint that was shown at NYCC is still a mystery as far as where it'll end up.