Via Diamond Select Toys Facebook we have our first in-package image of the new Transformers Minimates Series 1.
Minimates are block-styled miniature action figures which were originally produced in 2002 and they worked with several popular franchises. We finally have some new G1 Transformers Minimates: Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Starscream and Shockwave. Each figure has been painted in a metallic color scheme to mimic the original toy release. As we can see from the image, Optimus Prime includes his blaster and battle axe and Bumblebee comes with his gun an alternative toy-accurate face.
Update: Better resolution image and back of the packaging via Diamond Select Toys Facebook
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zeroblue2099
Thought these guys were originally going to be flat cartoon colors, but I really enjoy the metallic paints. Was metallic only for certain retailers or a design change? Thought the original colors were kinda boring.
I wasn't sure I was going to hold onto Bumblebee, but the paint and the toy face makes all the difference. Highly unlikely but a version of Blaster's toy head sculpt would be amazing.
Hopefully they use the same paints for wave 2.
dCon
Thanks Zach! Long time fan. I collected all the toyfares for 10 full years (then my step mom threw them away ugh).
MrNiceGuy
Bumblebee fits the minimate aesthetic best, but what is up with that dour face?
the masked version actually looks friendlier
DSTZach
There will not be any TF MM at Walgreens, specialty stores and online only for now. We have looked at options for releasing cartoon-colors versions, but nothing has been finalized.
Yup, Series 81 of the Marvel line is up for pre-order now. Releases have been a little slow of late, and we had some setbacks with low orders on lines like Bruce Lee and John Wick, but response to the TF and Joe MM has been fantastic.
Grouch
Looking forward to them hitting soon.
Dachande
They aren't bad. They're limited due to the pieces being detachable, but overall they're nice little desk sitters.
Grouch
How do you like them?
Dachande
Mine. Received them from Amazon yesterday.
Grouch
Yours or someone else’s pics?
They are very nice indeed. I’ll take seeker variants out the wazoo please!
Dachande
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Grouch
There aren’t any fat, dumpy mates to do that with.
Dachande
Just got my pack today.
All are pretty nice. Starscream is a little limited since the wings aren't swept back, but other than that, they're all good.
Shockwave is my favorite (naturally) with his clear gun and regular hands.
JT-bob
I don't know how I missed this news before, but seeing them now, I'm utterly astonished that the Minimates line still exists.
Vector Oracle
I know some people in this thread (including me) aren’t very interested in these, but for the Minimate collectors I offer this idea: if you buy some of the human Minimates from other series, you could swap parts with the TF Minimates and have them be humans cosplaying in TF costumes.
dragon
mid that’s true how is it this person is not member that made this comment about g1
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Black Convoy
Thanks for the heads up!
Venixion
Q Prime's got you there.
And Hasbro is no stranger to re-issuing obscure characters regardless. Otherwise this toy line would be absolutely choked with a mere handful of repeating toys ad naseum for eternity. No one wants to see that.
Back OT these are kinda cute. I like Blaster. Just not for that price.
dCon
QUESTION: Check it out are these gonna be sold in Walgreens like the Marvel line? I was under impression that minimates was a Walgreens central line now??
(I would buy these but be more apt for the cartoon anime deco more!)
Vector Oracle
@Black Convoy
The title on the front page says “In-Images” instead of “In-Hand Images”.
Black Convoy
In-Hand images via Transformers Peru. One of my friends bought the set. The painting is really nice.
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