Walking Dead Minimates Series 4 Will Rise this Summer
April 2013 - Fans of the Walking Dead TV show may not know how the prison storyline will end, but fans of the comic know that it will probably not end well! The fourth assortment of Walking Dead Minimates, based on the long-running comic book series by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, features one of the most hated villains in comic book history, the Governor, as well as some of his closest friends and worst enemies.
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-04-16 13:52
New Armors are Unveiled as the Final 'Iron Man 3' Minimates are Revealed!
April 2013 - With the movie's release date only a month away, Diamond Select has finally unveiled the remaining three figures from their assortment of "Iron Man 3" Minimates, and all three are new armors from Tony Stark's vast armory! These three figures will be exclusive to Toys "R" Us when they hit stores later this month, and will round out a full assortment that will be shared with comic shops, specialty stores and toysrus.com.
The three new Minimates include:
- Iron Man Mark 17 - Artillery Level RT Suit ("Heartbreaker" Armor)
- Iron Man Mark 33 - Enhanced Energy Suit ("Silver Centurion" Armor)
- Iron Man Mark 41 - Skeleton Suit ("Bones" Armor)
Tribbles Have Taken Over a New Star Trek Minimates Enterprise Exclusive!
April 2013 - The original Star Trek television series lasted 79 episodes, but few were as memorable – or hilarious – as "The Trouble with Tribbles." Introducing the Tribble species to the Star Trek universe, the classic 1967 episode remains one of the most referenced and revisited of the original series, which is why Diamond Select Toys decided to pay tribute to the episode with their newest Star Trek Minimates exclusive!
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-04-02 20:37Walking Dead Minimates Series 3 is Nearly Here!
March 2013 - The Season 3 finale of "The Walking Dead" airs this weekend, and readers of the long-running Skybound comic book on which the show is based cannot wait to see how the Prison vs. Woodbury story arc will play out on the small screen. Coincidentally, Diamond Select Toys is busy prepping their third series of comic-based Walking Dead Minimates for release, and we thought we'd show off the final packaging for the Toys "R" Us assortment! Rick in Riot Gear with Guard Zombie, Dexter with Dreadlock Zombie, Glenn with Vest Zombie and Carol with Pole Zombie are all due out at Toys "R" Us and on toysrus.com in May. Around the same time, comic shops and specialty stores will get their own exclusive assortment, including Rick, Dexter, Hershel and Tyreese. Check out the pics, pre-order the specialty assortment and enjoy the finale!
'Iron Man 3' Minimates Get Suited Up in High-Tech Packaging!
March 2013 - Everyone knows what Tony Stark will be wearing in this summer's Iron Man 3, but what will the Iron Man 3 toys be wearing? Diamond Select Toys has worked up some nifty new packaging for their assortment of Minimates based on the movie, and while the Toys "R" Us-exclusive figures are still top-secret, we can show you the full specialty assortment in their boxes right now!
Check out the pictures below, and pre-order at your nearest comic shop or specialty store today!
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Photographic Evidence of Strange Tales Marvel Minimates Uncovered!
March 2013 - The Marvel Minimates in Diamond Select Toys' upcoming "Strange Tales" box set were inspired by classic Marvel horror comics of yesteryear, but until today they have been only legend. However, new photographic evidence has surfaced that captures the box set's four characters in their natural habitats, proving once and for all that these Minimates are real... and awesome!
Submitted by News on Thu, 2013-03-28 20:26
The Mirror Universe Enterprise Invades the Star Trek Minimates Line!
March 2013 - Fans of Star Trek and Minimates alike have been anxiously awaiting the release of the USS Enterprise in Minimate Vehicle form, and the stylized starship is only a few short months away from being in stores. Now, Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum are happy to announce a new Minimates Starship that's exclusively at Entertainment Earth!
Submitted by News on Wed, 2013-03-20 20:10
Heroes Return in Thundercats Classic Minimates Series 3 by Icon Heroes
Honolulu, HI, March 20, 2013 – It's time for Thundercat reinforcements! Icon Heroes, LLC just released the highly anticipated third series of Thundercats Classic Minimates. A whole new line of heroes come to Minimate life with Tygra, Cheetara, Wilykit and Wilykat. As a special bonus feature, this set includes a mini RoBear Bill figure.
Produced in conjunction with Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum, each Minimate stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and key character accessories. Tygra has his bolo whip, Cheetara and her staff, and the Thunderkittens with their smoke bombs, lassos, and hoverboards. This make a great addition to the Series 1 heroes set of Lion-O, Panthro, Jaga and Mumm-Ra and Series 2 villains set of Slythe, Jackalman, Vultureman, and Monkian.
Submitted by News on Wed, 2013-03-20 20:01
Two New 'Iron Man 3' Minimates Revealed: Extremis Soldier and "Suit Up" Tony Stark!
March 2013 - The latest Iron Man 3 trailer has everyone talking about what kind of products we'll see on toy store shelves as the movie's release date approaches. And while they still need to keep some of their figures under wraps, Diamond Select Toys has unveiled two more Marvel Minimates based on the film!
The first, "Suit Up" Tony Stark, will be one of four Toys "R" Us-exclusive Minimates, and will come packaged with a mystery figure to be revealed later. He is shown wearing parts of the Mark 42 armor, which can be summoned and controlled via mental link in the film, as seen in the trailer. The boots and gauntlets will be removable, and Tony will also come with regular hands and shoes.
Submitted by News on Tue, 2013-03-19 21:12
Diamond Select Announces Marvel Select Action Figure, Minimates for 'The Wolverine'
March 2013 - The Avengers. X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The Amazing Spider-Man. The Marvel cinematic universe is constant source of great characters and costumes for the Minimates mini-figure and Marvel Select action figure lines from Diamond Select Toys. This year three films based in the Marvel Universe will make it into Select form, and while all three films are highly anticipated, one has been shrouded in secrecy, leaving fans to only guess at what toys the film might bring. But now DST has unveiled their newest Select figure, for 20th Century Fox's The Wolverine, and announced an assortment of Minimates, as well!
