I am wholly unimpressed by the current Minimate Battle Beasts; probably because I don't care about Minimates, but also because Battle Beasts were never buildable figures like Lego minifigures. They were little action figures with a silly 'game' gimmick and weapons. The minimate Battle Beasts just don't look like Battle Beasts to me.
If I want new Battle Beasts to fill a nostalgic hole in my heart, little limited-articulation action figures of cute animals with badass armor and tech is what I want, and Takara, the creators of the original Battle Beasts appear to be doing just that:
Now these...THESE are Battle Beasts, and if I can find somewhere that sells them near me I will totally buy them (especially that Bat and DAT HAMSTER!) These are Battle Beasts done right!
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RobotKingdom and spotted at
Topless Robot
Couldn't agree more! That MiniMate preview they released a week or so was weak. These look more like the retro figures only more detailed... could do without the giant shoulderpads though.
ReplyDeleteAh, but is there anything more 80s than giant shoulderpads?!?!
DeleteI love and want these! Eric let me know if you do find these somewhere i might have you grab me some as well if you are cool with doing that?
ReplyDeleteNo prob. I'll keep you posted!
DeleteThanks bro. : )
DeleteHey guys. yes I live! I just put in a preorder over at Big Bad Toy Store for a case of 24 figures. You want in?
ReplyDeleteI would love too but cash is limited so how much are you looking at for the throw in?
DeleteI'm in!
DeleteFirst an awesome looking reboot of TMNT figures (with Party Wagon and sewer playset) 3 waves of Star Wars Vintage Collection coming up and now this??? I should just start sending paychecks to BBTS.
ReplyDeleteSo true Mr. R!
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