Aliens and Guardians of the Galaxy Minimates Lead This Weeks DST Releases

Diamond Select Toys has sent out their list of releases for this week. The long gestating Aliens Minimates begin to hit stores, as do the Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Minimates. Here’s the full list of releases:

• Marvel Minimates Series 57 Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Asst.
• Aliens Minimates Aliens Vs. Marines Single Packs
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo Metal Bottle Opener
• Aliens Pulse Rifle Metal Bottle Opener

Read on for more info on each release as well as images for the items.

There’s a whole legion of strange invaders hitting comic shops and specialty stores this Wednesday from Diamond Select Toys! Brand-new Guardians of the Galaxy Minimates are finally landing, as well as Aliens Minimates, a new Aliens Bottle Opener and a Ninja Turtles Bottle Opener! Read on for more details, and find your nearest store at the Comic Shop Locator!

Marvel Minimates Series 57 Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Asst.
A Diamond Select Toys Release! One of the most eagerly anticipated Marvel movies of all time is nearly upon is, and DST is capturing the characters of the film as 2-inch Minimates mini-figures! Featuring nine different characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, this assortment includes four different two-packs: Star-Lord with Ronan, Drax with Groot (and a Rocket Raccoon micro-figure), Gamora with Nova Corps Centurion, and Nebula with Sakaar Soldier. The Gamora and Nebula sets will only be available in comic shops and specialty stores, so don’t miss out! Designed and sculpted by Art Asylum! (Item #APR141985, SRP: $9.99/2-pack)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/marvel-minimates-series-57-guardians-of-the-galaxy-movie-asst

Aliens Minimates Aliens Vs. Marines Single Packs
The action-packed sci-fi movie by James Cameron is now an action-packed line of Minimates! This countertop display of 12 individually boxed Minimates includes dropship pilot Spunkmeyer, Colonial Marine Wierzbowski and civilian consultant Carter Burke, plus nine Xenomorphs in three different varieties! Each Minimate mini-figure stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation, and features interchangeable parts and accessories. Exclusively at comic shops! Designed and Sculpted by Art Asylum! (SRP: $5.99 ea., item #FEB142058)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-minimates-aliens-minimates-aliens-vs-marines-army-dump

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Michelangelo Metal Bottle Opener
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Wash down that slice of pizza with a brand-new metal bottle opener from DST! Measuring about 4 inches tall, this classically-styled opener depicts the Turtles’ resident foodie Michelangelo dining on his snack of choice, and features magnets on the back for refrigerator door display. Cowabunga! Packaged in a collector box with a full-color wrap. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #MAY142229, SRP: $18.00)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-michelangelo-metal-bottle-opener

Aliens Pulse Rifle Metal Bottle Opener
A Diamond Select Toys Release! Colonial Marines are trained in a variety of weapons, from flamethrowers to grenade launchers, but how do they open bottles? If we had to guess, it would be with the Pulse Rifle Bottle Opener from DST. Measuring just under 4 inches long, this all-metal opener has magnets on the back, so you can slap it on the door of your Armored Personal Carrier for rolling refreshment! Game over, man! Packaged in a collector box with a full-color wrap. Designed by Art Asylum! (Item #MAY142235, SRP: $18.00/ea.)
http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/aliens-pulse-rifle-metal-bottle-opener

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