New Paleo Patrol Mini? Leo vs Raptor

*Drtooth* · 10-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Okay, I was just at Family Dollar to get some candy (there's one a couple blocks from my house, and a small one at that), and I saw this "new" Mini Turtle collected big box figure... basically it was the mini Leonardo with, what I'm guessing, is a reused Dinosaur from the regular sized Paleo line.

Now, usually I'd say, "oh boy, here comes Playmates being playmates" but it caught my eye for 2 reasons... It was, ironically, cheaper than the regular mini-mutant line (by a buck, actually), and I was going to get the Paleo minis eventually, but I have a thing about toy bugs. This thing looks like something TRU would overprice, but it was only 5 bucks....

*VaughnMichael* · 10-07-2008, 01:22 PM

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*Ninjinister* · 10-07-2008, 02:11 PM

We don't have Family Dollars in this part of the US... I wonder if there's any chance of it coming to any other stores....

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 10-07-2008, 02:18 PM

Hmmmmm...that was the only one they had though? How many did they have? Did you buy it?

*Drtooth* · 10-07-2008, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The S

We don't have Family Dollars in this part of the US... I wonder if there's any chance of it coming to any other stores....

SOmetimes they're also called Dollar Generals, if that helps.

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Hmmmmm...that was the only one they had though? How many did they have? Did you buy it?

1) That's apparently the only Turtle/ Scale Dinosaur they made. I went through a pile of them, and Leo was the only one.
2)Tons of them. I'd say at least over 10 at a very low estimate
3)Are you nuts? I had to take out a loan just to get the candy bar!

*Ninjinister* · 10-07-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

SOmetimes they're also called Dollar Generals, if that helps.

Don't have those, either.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 10-07-2008, 03:02 PM

If I get to Dollar General I'll pick up a couple of them (if I can) and reserve one for you if you need me to, S...

*VaughnMichael* · 10-11-2008, 04:33 PM

Shows how much most of us are paying attention to the site anymore lol
Dan posted this and another new set on the official website.

*Ninjinister* · 10-11-2008, 10:48 PM

I saw those yesterday, but thought to myself that since people see the site anyway, there really wasn't a point in announcing it here.

Oh, how wrong I was.

*Drtooth* · 10-12-2008, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

I'm gonna have to look for that. i mean, I already got a Leo (this was my first Mini, actually) but those vehicles are pretty cool. Though I'd bet it's like 10 bucks or more...

*tmntman* · 10-13-2008, 03:27 PM

I stopped by one of the Family Dollar stores here a few days ago before reading about this set just to see if they had gotten any new toys in and found nothing. But yesterday I went to another and sure enough, found a full case of these. They are $5 each which is a good deal for what was a regular figure plus a mini figure.

If anyone wants a hand getting these sets, drop me a line.

*Ninjinister* · 10-13-2008, 11:24 PM

I just got mine from the Sith Lord CJJ... it is a pretty neat set. I tried taking photos with my new digital camera, but it turns out that it wasn't my old webcam that was crap, but instead the lighting in my apartment. I'll take it to work tomorrow and take pics there, but I can't do that with everything I want to photograph. Anybody know how to get better lighting for photos if your camera doesn't have flash?

*VaughnMichael* · 10-13-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by The S

I just got mine from the Sith Lord CJJ... it is a pretty neat set. I tried taking photos with my new digital camera, but it turns out that it wasn't my old webcam that was crap, but instead the lighting in my apartment. I'll take it to work tomorrow and take pics there, but I can't do that with everything I want to photograph. Anybody know how to get better lighting for photos if your camera doesn't have flash?

Yeah stop spending your money on action figures and buy a good camera

*tmntman* · 10-14-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by The S

I just got mine from the Sith Lord CJJ... it is a pretty neat set. I tried taking photos with my new digital camera, but it turns out that it wasn't my old webcam that was crap, but instead the lighting in my apartment. I'll take it to work tomorrow and take pics there, but I can't do that with everything I want to photograph. Anybody know how to get better lighting for photos if your camera doesn't have flash?

It's actually pretty easy and cheap. My set up is as simple some contact paper for a background and a trio of cheap lamps. You want to provide light from all sides equally, and preferably light that isn't too harsh. Buying a better quality bulb such as the GE Reveal light bulbs will make a difference in getting more true to life colors as well. (Try not to mix traditional bulbs and CFL's or other types of bulbs.) The final step is to check the settings on your camera if it has them. In particular look for the white balance settings. Those couple of steps should make a huge difference in the results you get.

10-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
Drtooth Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 4,439	New Paleo Patrol Mini? Leo vs Raptor Okay, I was just at Family Dollar to get some candy (there's one a couple blocks from my house, and a small one at that), and I saw this "new" Mini Turtle collected big box figure... basically it was the mini Leonardo with, what I'm guessing, is a reused Dinosaur from the regular sized Paleo line. Now, usually I'd say, "oh boy, here comes Playmates being playmates" but it caught my eye for 2 reasons... It was, ironically, cheaper than the regular mini-mutant line (by a buck, actually), and I was going to get the Paleo minis eventually, but I have a thing about toy bugs. This thing looks like something TRU would overprice, but it was only 5 bucks.... __________________ [Insert mildly amusing banner here]

10-07-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	We don't have Family Dollars in this part of the US... I wonder if there's any chance of it coming to any other stores.... __________________

10-11-2008, 10:48 PM	#9
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I saw those yesterday, but thought to myself that since people see the site anyway, there really wasn't a point in announcing it here. Oh, how wrong I was. __________________

10-13-2008, 03:27 PM	#11
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	I stopped by one of the Family Dollar stores here a few days ago before reading about this set just to see if they had gotten any new toys in and found nothing. But yesterday I went to another and sure enough, found a full case of these. They are $5 each which is a good deal for what was a regular figure plus a mini figure. If anyone wants a hand getting these sets, drop me a line. __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

10-13-2008, 11:24 PM	#12
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I just got mine from the Sith Lord CJJ... it is a pretty neat set. I tried taking photos with my new digital camera, but it turns out that it wasn't my old webcam that was crap, but instead the lighting in my apartment. I'll take it to work tomorrow and take pics there, but I can't do that with everything I want to photograph. Anybody know how to get better lighting for photos if your camera doesn't have flash? __________________

10-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...postcount=1816

10-11-2008, 04:33 PM	#8
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Shows how much most of us are paying attention to the site anymore lol Dan posted this and another new set on the official website.