Minimates are a block-styled miniature action figure originally created by Art Asylum in 2002 and now released by Diamond Select Toys. The basic Minimate figure design has a 2" tall body that resembles an extremely simplified human form with 14 points of articulation, higher than average for block figures. Released in both specialty stores as well as mass-market retailers, Minimates are made for both kid-friendly and adult-oriented properties, giving them a diverse fan base. The best-known and longest-running series of Minimates is based on Marvel Comics, with over 60 waves of figures in existence, but lines of Minimates have been released for numerous other comic books, TV series, movies and video games.
Series 1[]
“An update from the folks at Diamond Select Toys reveals that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates are now available at Kmart stores. Toys “R” Us, Comic and Specialty shops will be getting theirs soon. Remember, the TMNT Minimates are individually blind bagged and the exclusive look to be 1 per case. Here’s the entire breakdown, including the specific store exclusives:
Toy List[]
SDCC 2014[]
Blind Bag[]
- April O’Neil (Comic Shop and Toys “R” Us Exclusive)
- Donatello
- Foot-Bot
- Foot Soldier
- Kraang (Kmart Exclusive)
- Leonardo
- Michelangelo
- Mutagen Leonardo (Toys “R” Us Exclusive)
- Mutagen Michelangelo (Kmart Exclusive)
- Mutagen Raphael (Comic shop Exclusive)
- Raphael
- Shredder
Two Pack Figures[]
- Donatello/Shredder
- Leonardo/Foot Soldier
- Mutagen Leonardo/Foot Soldier
- Michelangelo/Foot-Bot
- Raphael/April O'Neil
Series 2[]
"A Diamond Select Toys Release! Ninja Turtles Minimates are back, with new Turtles, new friends and new enemies! Each countertop display contains 18 blind-bagged pouches, and each pouch contains one 2-inch Minimates mini-figure, featuring interchangeable parts and accessories. The assortment includes nine different Minimates, including new versions of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael, plus new characters Splinter, Casey Jones, Karai, Chris Bradford and a Norman! There's a full set in every case! Designed by Art Asylum! Look for these to be released in June 2015."
Toy List[]
Blind Bag[]
- Casey Jones
- Chris Bradford
- Karai
- Norman
- Sewer Donatello
- Sewer Leonardo
- Sewer Michelangelo
- Sewer Raphael
- Splinter
Two Pack Figures[]
- Sewer Gear Donatello/Norman
- Sewer Gear Leonardo/Splinter
- Sewer Gear Michelangelo/Casey Jones
- Sewer Gear Raphael/Anton Zeck
- Mutagen Donatello/Norman
Series 3[]
"A Diamond Select Release! TMNT fans are loving DST's line of Ninja Turtle Minimates, and Series 3 kicks things up a notch! Featuring the four turtles in their Vision Quest outfits, this individually foil-bagged assortment also expands on the line's mutant roster, with Slash, Bebop and Rocksteady, as well as rare, one-per-case figures of Ivan Steranko and Vision Quest Splinter! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure has up to 14 points of articulation and features fully interchangeable parts and accessories. Each full-color counter display contains 18 foil-bagged Minimates, including a full set of all nine characters! Designed by Art Asylum!"
Toy List[]
Blind Bag[]
- Bebop
- Ivan Steranko
- Rocksteady
- Slash
- Vision Quest Donatello
- Vision Quest Leonardo
- Vision Quest Michelangelo
- Vision Quest Raphael
- Vision Quest Splinter
Two Pack Figures[]
- Vision Quest Donatello/Battle-Ready Shredder
- Vision Quest Leonardo/Rocksteady
- Vision Quest Michelangelo/Bebop
- Vision Quest Raphael/Slash
Series 4[]
"A Diamond Select Toys release! The newest series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Miniamtes is out of this world! Based on the newest season of the hit Nickelodeon animated series, this counter display of 18 foil-bagged mini-figures includes nine different characters: Space Leonardo, Space Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, Fugitoid, Triceraton, Exo-Armor Kraang, and rare, exclusive figures of Baxter Stockman and Oroku Saki! There's a full set in each display, and multiple army-building Kraangs and Triceratons! Each Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation, as well as fully interchangeable parts. Look for these to be released in June 2016."
Toy List[]
Blind Bag[]
- Baxter Stockman
- Commander Mozar
- Dark Horizons Raphael
- Exo-Suit Kraang
- Fugitoid
- Oroku Saki
- Pizza Party Michelangelo
- Space Suit Donatello
- Space Suit Leonardo
Two Pack Figures[]
- Dark Horizons Raphael/Commander Mozar
- Pizza Party Michelangelo/Chrome Dome
- Space Suit Donatello/Fugitoid
- Space Suit Leonardo/Exo-Suit Kraang
Series 5[]
A Diamond Select Toys release! The Ninja Turtles are trapped in space, and the toys are out of this world! Blast off with a new assortment of Minimates mini-figures based on the latest season of Nickelodeon's hit cartoon series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Eighteen foil bags each contain one of nine different Minimates: Space Raphael, Space Michelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Space Casey Jones, a Kraang, a Salamandrian and rare, one-per-case figures of Hamoto Yoshi and Space April O'Neil! Each Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts, as well as character-appropriate accessories. Designed by Art Asylum.
Toy List[]
Blind Bag[]
- Fanboy Leonardo
- Hamato Yoshi
- Inventor Donatello
- Kraang
- Salamandrian
- Space Suit April O’Neil
- Space Suit Casey Jones
- Space Suit Michelangelo
- Space Suit Raphael
Two Pack Figures[]
- Fanboy Leonardo/Space Suit Casey
- Inventor Donatello/Salamandrian
- Space Suit Raphael/Kraang
- Space Suit Michelangelo/Bishop
Box Sets[]
Mirage Black & White Box Set[]
A Diamond Select Toys release! This box set is based on the original 1980’s comic book series from Mirage Comics. Each MiniMates figure is painted in black and white deco as depicted in the original comic book series by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. The set was released as a San Diego Comic Con 2015 exclusive.
Mirage Box Set[]
A Diamond Select Toys release! With this box set, DST is taking the TMNT back where it all began! Based on the Turtles' appearances in the original Mirage Comics issues that launched a worldwide phenomenon, this four-pack includes Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael in their trademark red bandannas, each with their signature weapons. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure stands 2 inches tall with 14 points of articulation and features interchangeable parts and accessories. Packaged on a full-color blister card. Besides the packaging, the figure molds are identical to the black and white comic book painted figures.
The Last Ronin Box Set[]
In the future, three of the Ninja Turtles are dead. Who has survived, and what has become of him? In this all-new Minimates box set, the Last Ronin teams up with April O'Neil and her daughter Casey Marie Jones to take on the forces of the Shredder's son, Oroku Hiroto. Each 2" Minimate features multiple points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and accessories. All four come packaged in a full-color window box with a fifth panel flap.
Party Wagon Deluxe Box Set[]
Unite the brothers! The third set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Minimates joins the two previous sets, and delivers the two remaining turtles! Michelangelo and Raphael team up with Casey Jones to take on Baxter Stockman and a Foot Soldier in a box shaped like the famous TMNT Party Wagon! Each 2-inch Minimate features up to 14 points of articulation and fully interchangeable parts and accessories.
