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[Run Amuck Duck]

Hey all,

I wrote a SHORT retro feature on MIMP that's going to appear in the latest issue of Toyfare, which I believe hits stands this week. I say SHORT because this is not a full review like by BB/LB stuff that ran in Lee's Toy Review in 2006. This is a very basic history about the line, along with a few examples from my collection. I also did an interview with Joe Morrison, one of the creators of MIMP and someone who has his hands in the NEW MIMP line, and so hopefully, you'll learn something from that interview.

I know you LRG guys are going to be my best/worst critics on this, so keep in mind, this is a mini miracle to even get MIMP in print. So I hope you enjoy the nostaliga trip, and like my other Retro Features, it might help bring some old fans out of the woodwork!

[KungFuMan]

Looking forward to the read, though I'm sitting here thinking to myself too "well, there go the prices sky high on ebay once nostalgia-itis hits in with a lot of folks" XD

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

We thought so when Muscle got a spotlight a few years ago. And the prices did go up a little for a while, but it wasn't permanent, and didn't last as long as we thought it would. So MIMP may see a similar short term jump. If anything, you guys will see an increase in auctions! People will say, "Hey I got those!" and try to sell them for thinking they are valuable.

[Nyarlathotep]

Neat! Wonder where around here I can find a copy... Any subscribers on here?

[meatcutta78]

Neat! Wonder where around here I can find a copy... Any subscribers on here?

Local comics shops. Im from Boston,if for some odd reason you can't find one LMK.I will pick one up for you.

I also can't wait to give it a read.

[RareBob]

This sounds very interesting - however i live in the UK and thus wont be able to purchase one i was wondering if someone could get me one or send me a phtocopy i would be very happy.

Also Joe Morrison one of the creators of mimp - would it be possible to ask him some questions via email or place these qions somewhere for him to answer?

For example i would be interested to know out of series 1-3 how many were made in all the different colours (standard, neon and premiums).

Many thanks

Bob

[Nyarlathotep]

Thanks Meat! I have a couple nearby so I'll see what I can find, otherwise I'll let ya know.

Rare, if I do find some, I'll pick up an extra one.

[PSlulitt]

For example i would be interested to know out of series 1-3 how many were made in all the different colours (standard, neon and premiums).

I doubt he would remember, or have ever known, anything that specific, but I would be very interested to hear if he knows what, exactly, happened to series 3, i.e. why it never fully came out.

Edited by PSlulitt, 09 February 2010 - 11:16 PM.

[Run Amuck Duck]

I doubt he would remember, or have ever known, anything that specific, but I would be very interested to hear if he knows what, exactly, happened to series 3, i.e. why it never fully came out.

Yeah, he just created the line, BUT he does talk about some of the distribution of the line in my interview with him. While it might not explain why Series 3 is so freakin' rare, it might give you insight as to what was going on with him and Matchbox and why the distribution was the way it was.

[THEGODBEAST]

Neat! Wonder where around here I can find a copy... Any subscribers on here?

Borders Books, Barnes & Noble, etc...

[KungFuMan]

Thinking about it, while I initially saw this as a bad thing, it's good also in that it might get a bunch more items to flood the market as old collectors recall these and clean out their closet...

...having the very beneficial side effect of reducing the price and/or getting the more extreme buyers to exhaust their funds early, allowing for a temporary price drop afterward.

[Nyarlathotep]

I picked up a copy today (2 actually) but I can't seem to find any MIMP articles in it anywhere. It's the March 2010 one, #151. Did I get the wrong one?

[Run Amuck Duck]

I picked up a copy today (2 actually) but I can't seem to find any MIMP articles in it anywhere. It's the March 2010 one, #151. Did I get the wrong one?

You picked up the wrong one. It's #152.

http://fareplay.wiza...-on-sale-21010/

[Nyarlathotep]

You picked up the wrong one. It's #152.

http://fareplay.wiza...-on-sale-21010/

Oh Well at least I know which is the right one now...

[Grimace]

The new MIMP line? Does that mean they're finally going to bring the 2006 series to the states?

[Nyarlathotep]

My local place is having two sent up from their other stores. RareBob, PM me your address and I'll send the extra over when I get it.

[DrBo]

Hey all,

I wrote a SHORT retro feature on MIMP that's going to appear in the latest issue of Toyfare, which I believe hits stands this week. I say SHORT because this is not a full review like by BB/LB stuff that ran in Lee's Toy Review in 2006.

Toyfare review are always short! I like the magazine, but it's rare the pass the snippet anecdote.
It's fun to see vintage toy featured in print do.

[Universal Ruler Supreme]

Sounds like the discussion got to the most recent release, which was placed on the back burner for a while, and now they are planning on continuing. So your possibly right, a U.S. launch of the new stuff could be possible, or they are going more retro but with better sculpting.

Is a little unclear toward the end.

[Run Amuck Duck]

Sounds like the discussion got to the most recent release, which was placed on the back burner for a while, and now they are planning on continuing. So your possibly right, a U.S. launch of the new stuff could be possible, or they are going more retro but with better sculpting.

Is a little unclear toward the end.

You could ask the writer, who is a member of this board, who is also me.

Keep in mind, the general toy buying public is not as well versed in MIMP as you guys, so I had to keep the discussion fairly simple and straightforward. The G2 stuff hasn't seen wide release in America, but that's the "new line" he's hoping to launch soon here in the states. I'm sorry if I ended up confusing anyone!

The hope is that if more people rediscover the line and get interested through an article like this (as far as I know, the ONLY recent magazine article dedicated solely to MIMP), then there's a greater interest AND a better chance that something like that could actually happen!

[Grimace]

It definitely seems like it's the 2006 remake line, which is fine by me since I only have a handful of those! All I know is whatever Monster-related thing comes, they have my money.

[DarrylWestley]

Nice article, thanks for posting.

[cynical]

Relaunching the G2 series in america (if is true) will be maybe good news, probably they are going to be available in mexico too , because te only way to get this figs is by ebay in wacky prices. It will be awesome to see them in stores.

[Run Amuck Duck]

Drat! I had my hopes up in anticipation of a completely new and re-sculpted line of MIMP figures.

Furthermore, the article makes it sound as though my ultra-rare G2 "Action Accessory" will no longer be ultra-rare.
That would be just like how the Zombie, Mummy, and Grim Reaper figures were "exclusives" in the British release - but then were included in normal boxed-sets in Australia's Series-2 release.

Attention toy manufacturers: please don't trick me into buying "exclusive" figures, and then later release them as common figures.

If the line takes off, you could very well end up with new stuff! Releasing this stuff to the American market COULD make it happen. It's also possible the figures will vary in paint applications.

And by the way, if rereleasing exclusive MIMP stuff ticks you off, it's a good thing you haven't been collecting Star Wars stuff for the last 10 years or so. Sheesh. I can't tell you how many items that were released as "exclusives" saw wide release only a couple of years later!

[trumanshower]

I hope they would be available in France too.

Nice job Ben, Thanks !!

[Kollector]

I'll get straight to the point.
My daughter collected what was known as the Australian series 1 of MIMP from MEG. Anyway after checking the stores we were buying series 1 from, we found that for whatever reason, they weren't going to be stocking series 2.
My daughter asked me to see if I could get in contact with the company at all and ask 'em what was up.
This is my email to Barbara Lewis, rep for MEG, as well as her reply:


MY MESSAGE: Hi, I'm an Australian Monster In My Pocket collector trying to track down what is known as series 2 over here. Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Everywhere I look they say the line has been discontinued, is this true ?
I'm after any stores, (online or otherwise), that stock MIMP series two, (or the American/UK series).
Thanks very much for your time.

REPLY: Hi,

Thanks for being a Monster In My Pocket fan. The Monster In My Pocket brand is currently “on hiatus” as we develop new features for future product, so you won’t be able to find Series 2 anywhere right now.
It’s possible that new product will be out in late 2011, but that’s the earliest.

Best regards,


Barbara Lewis