Last month we shared our photo shoot and review for the Alien Minimates Single Box Figures. The beautifully sculpted figures feature a few Colonial Marines, assorted Xenomorphs and the loathsome Carter Burke. To celebrate their release, Diamond Select Toys has released a cool Aliens Minimates stop motion video by Alex Kropinak.
The newly released Aliens Minimates were a long time coming. It seems like we first glimpsed these figures ages ago. With the first series now available, it looks like that wait really paid off with some crazy good figures. The first series is being offered in an all new way as Diamond Select Toys released a counter friendly display. The display offers single packed figures in small window boxes, as opposed to 2-packs. Doing this allowed for DST to get these Minimates into retail establishments that would not normally carry them. The set features three human characters and three different Alien Xenomorphs. Here’s the breakdown:
Diamond Select Toys sent along a full case for us to photograph and review. We have over 80 photos of the set. Read on to check out the images and my review.
The Diamond Select Toys booth at New York Comic-Con 2014 was home to a ton of Minimates. They also had a few other collectibles there as well, including their Retro Cloth Marvel figures, some My Little Pony, Ghostbusters and Star Trek collectibles as well.
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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:
Read on for more info on each release as well as images for the items.
Last month, we got our first look at the Aliens Minimates Single Boxed Figures. These window packaged Minimates are, thankfully, not blind boxed. They will be available at comic and specialty shops later this month. In the set, you will find Carter Burke, Spunkemeyer, Trevor Wierzbowski and nine Aliens in three different styles. Here’s a bit more from DST:
A Diamond Select Toys release! The action-packed sci-fi movie by James Cameron is now a 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!
(Item #FEB142058 [display of 12]; SRP: $5.99 ea.)
Check out the images after the jump.
Diamond Select Toys has released packaging photos of some upcoming Minimates. There will be two series of the Aliens Minimates. There will be a series of single packaged (but not blind boxed) Aliens Minimates, which will come in a case of 12. These will include Carter Burke, Wunkmeyer (Spunkemeyer?), Trevor Wierzbowski and nine Aliens in three different styles.
There will also be an Alien Minimates 35th Anniversary Box Set (not pictured). The box set will contain Ripley, a Big Chap Alien, Kane and Parker. The single packed figures, which will be at comic and specialty shops, releases in September, while the box set hits comic and specialty shops later in the Fall.
DST also posted images of their upcoming Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare Minimates. There will be two sets which will each include two zombies and a few plants. These are based on the online multiplayer shooter of the same name. These will hot both Toys “R” Us and comic shops within the next couple of weeks.
Read on for the images.
Over the past week or so, we’ve seen various sites having exclusive looks (we were pleased to show the Mooby and Dashboard Jesus items from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back) at some upcoming Diamond Select Toys items that are coming soon. Now DST has sent out a press release with all of the items and the images and info to go with them. Also included are a few items being offered again. Included are:
• Jay & Silent Bob Minimates Dashboard Jesus & Mooby 2-Pack
• Jay & Silent Bob Mooby Vinyl Bank
• Sin City Select Series 1 Action Figures
• Aliens Minimates Aliens Vs. Marines Army Dump
• Batman TV Logo Metal Bottle Opener
• Kill Bill Minimates House of Blue Leaves 10th Ann. Box Set
• Marvel Select Amazing Spider-Man 2 Action Figure
• Offered Again: Marvel Select Elektra Action Figure
• Offered Again: Marvel Select What If? Captain America Figure
Read on to see the photos as well as all of the details, prices and release dates.
We’ve seen the Aliens Minimates at various shows over the past year plus. At times, we were prohibited from photographing them. Well, finally, io9 has been allowed to officially unveil them for DST. The first wave will include the following figures:
• Carter Burke
• Dropship Pilot Spunkmeyer
• Colonial Marine Mike Wierzbowski
• Xenomorphs
According to the article, there ill be “nine Xenomorphs in three different varieties.”. At NYCC 2013, we also saw both Ripley and Newt figures.