Lord of the Rings Mystery Minis

[Mystlurker]

HT exclusives are back up on the website.

And the current $1 off per box stacks with Hot Cash! Grabbed 9 + a pop. Thx.

[RBlue30]

HT exclusives are back up on the website.

Thanks for the heads up! bought a couple more and used the last of my hot cash!

[keyese]

Broke down and ordered 10 boxes last night on HT site. Still no word of restocks My store only got 1 box in, which luckily was a Witch King, but still need a shot at Lurtz and Eowyn.

[funko_poptography_89]

Hoping to scoop up some of the missing ones from Gamestop (the only other place around me that routinely gets minis), but distribution has been rough to say the least. I'm trying to be patient, but only one Gamestop near me got them in and that was nearly 2 weeks ago! Crazy slow. Usually if one store gets them, the other nearby stores all have them within the week

[PopNoggles]

Anyone seen these show up at Barnes and Noble in SoCal yet?

[RBlue30]

Anyone seen these show up at Barnes and Noble in SoCal yet?

Been checking everyday but haven't seen them yet. The Toysrus near me did get them in but someone stole the rare ones and left the empty boxes...

[Velmeran]

BN.com updated and you can now order boxes directly now. In the past I've just grabbed from the stores however with at least the stores around me just now getting in their initial 3 boxes (grabbed all 3 from the closet B&N within 20 miles that received their stock and ended up with Merry, Merry & Gandalf) so I'm thinking I'll just order online.

If I were to order 12 from BN.com, would I end up with a case or just 12 loose boxes?

[synergy56]

Just ordered some from B&N online. None of my stores have had them yet...unless I missed them...so here is hoping for the best. Still need to track down Arwen and the Nazgul as well.

[jov805]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

NAME EXCLU WEIGHTS (g)
Aragorn - 1/12 61, 60, 58
Arwen - 1/72 57
Boromir - 1/12 58, 59, 59
Frodo Baggins - 1/6 47, 47
Galadriel GITD - 1/36 B&N 57
Gandalf - 1/12 74
Gimli - 1/12 73
Legolas - 1/12 58
Merry - 1/24 46
Pippin - 1/24 46, 47
Samwise - 1/6 45, 47, 47, 44, 47, 47
Witch-king - 1/36 HT 65,66

It seems as though the cases may be following the same system that the Harry Potter cases did. Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

[Esko5150]

This set has seriously turned me onto buying a scale. After 5 Frodos, 3 Sams, 3 Gandalfs. I'm over it

[pommefille]

HT held a case for us but there were no HT exclusives in it... and the likelihood of HT even getting more in any time soon is low, ugh

[Dayhiker]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

NAME EXCLU WEIGHTS (g)
Aragorn - 1/12 61, 60, 58
Arwen - 1/72 57
Boromir - 1/12 58, 59, 59
Frodo Baggins - 1/6 47, 47
Galadriel GITD - 1/36 B&N 57
Gandalf - 1/12 74
Gimli - 1/12 73
Legolas - 1/12 58
Merry - 1/24 46
Pippin - 1/24 46, 47
Samwise - 1/6 45, 47, 47, 44, 47, 47
Witch-king - 1/36 HT 65,66

It seems as though the cases may be following the same system that the Harry Potter cases did. Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

Oh my... are these with the boxes or without boxes?

[Dayhiker]

Funny, Frodo is heavier than Sam...

[bakivali]

Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

The box we got a couple weeks ago did not have a letter on the outer case. We got a Witch King, and it did indeed have both Merry and Pippin in with it.

[Geescube]

Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

The box we got a couple weeks ago did not have a letter on the outer case. We got a Witch King, and it did indeed have both Merry and Pippin in with it.

No shippers have letters for this entire line common and exclusive.

[jov805]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

NAME EXCLU WEIGHTS (g)
Aragorn - 1/12 61, 60, 58
Arwen - 1/72 57
Boromir - 1/12 58, 59, 59
Frodo Baggins - 1/6 47, 47
Galadriel GITD - 1/36 B&N 57
Gandalf - 1/12 74
Gimli - 1/12 73
Legolas - 1/12 58
Merry - 1/24 46
Pippin - 1/24 46, 47
Samwise - 1/6 45, 47, 47, 44, 47, 47
Witch-king - 1/36 HT 65,66

It seems as though the cases may be following the same system that the Harry Potter cases did. Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

Oh my... are these with the boxes or without boxes?

This is the weights with all the original packaging. So it should be what you would get if you took a scale to the store.

As for Frodo and samwise we got a lot of samwise so on average they ran the same. It seems as though they made all hobbits the same weight.

[Esko5150]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

NAME EXCLU WEIGHTS (g)
Aragorn - 1/12 61, 60, 58
Arwen - 1/72 57
Boromir - 1/12 58, 59, 59
Frodo Baggins - 1/6 47, 47
Galadriel GITD - 1/36 B&N 57
Gandalf - 1/12 74
Gimli - 1/12 73
Legolas - 1/12 58
Merry - 1/24 46
Pippin - 1/24 46, 47
Samwise - 1/6 45, 47, 47, 44, 47, 47
Witch-king - 1/36 HT 65,66

It seems as though the cases may be following the same system that the Harry Potter cases did. Has anyone found a letter sticker on the box that the case comes in? The Harry Potter ones had A-F, I think. It seems as though if you pull the witch king from a Hot Topic box, it is likely you will get both Merry and Pippin for 1/24's.

Thanks for this. Gonna buy a scale and put this list to good use. Anyone have any tips when using a scale in a store, as to not seem to weird or draw too much attention to myself?

[Velmeran]

Both of the Merry's I got today were 46g, will have to double check the Gandalf I got today but I thought he was 78g.

[bakivali]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

Thanks for this. Gonna buy a scale and put this list to good use. Anyone have any tips when using a scale in a store, as to not seem to weird or draw too much attention to myself?

I just usually clear a spot on a shelf so that the scale is level, and just draw a diagram on my phone or a scrap paper. Then I weigh each according to the layout (in case there are layout patterns). Usually if you are clear about not damaging/opening the boxes, and aren't stealing anything, most won't care (though it sounds like some people have run into stores that don't allow it). Also, make sure if you did clear shelf space that you put the items back properly.

[PopNoggles]

BN.com updated and you can now order boxes directly now. In the past I've just grabbed from the stores however with at least the stores around me just now getting in their initial 3 boxes (grabbed all 3 from the closet B&N within 20 miles that received their stock and ended up with Merry, Merry & Gandalf) so I'm thinking I'll just order online.

If I were to order 12 from BN.com, would I end up with a case or just 12 loose boxes?

You get loose boxes not a master box. Otherwise I’d just buy that heh.

[PopNoggles]

I bought a Master box from hot topic and pulled Galadriel top right front and didn’t get any ht exclusives. I heard this is normal

[Velmeran]

BN.com updated and you can now order boxes directly now. In the past I've just grabbed from the stores however with at least the stores around me just now getting in their initial 3 boxes (grabbed all 3 from the closet B&N within 20 miles that received their stock and ended up with Merry, Merry & Gandalf) so I'm thinking I'll just order online.

If I were to order 12 from BN.com, would I end up with a case or just 12 loose boxes?

You get loose boxes not a master box. Otherwise I’d just buy that heh.

I figured that was most likely the case but thought maybe you'd catch a shipper/packer who wanted to be lazy and just dropped an entire case in.

I bought a Master box from hot topic and pulled Galadriel top right front and didn’t get any ht exclusives. I heard this is normal

Sadly quite normal since the exclusives are 1/36 or 1/72. Galadriel ends up being in the sole spot where an exclusive could go.

[Esko5150]

My husband put this list of weights together based on all the LOTR mystery minis he bought.

Thanks for this. Gonna buy a scale and put this list to good use. Anyone have any tips when using a scale in a store, as to not seem to weird or draw too much attention to myself?

I just usually clear a spot on a shelf so that the scale is level, and just draw a diagram on my phone or a scrap paper. Then I weigh each according to the layout (in case there are layout patterns). Usually if you are clear about not damaging/opening the boxes, and aren't stealing anything, most won't care (though it sounds like some people have run into stores that don't allow it). Also, make sure if you did clear shelf space that you put the items back properly.

Thank you! I guess after you do it a bunch of times the awkwardness goes away after awhile.

[PopNoggles]

BN.com updated and you can now order boxes directly now. In the past I've just grabbed from the stores however with at least the stores around me just now getting in their initial 3 boxes (grabbed all 3 from the closet B&N within 20 miles that received their stock and ended up with Merry, Merry & Gandalf) so I'm thinking I'll just order online.

If I were to order 12 from BN.com, would I end up with a case or just 12 loose boxes?

You get loose boxes not a master box. Otherwise I’d just buy that heh.

I figured that was most likely the case but thought maybe you'd catch a shipper/packer who wanted to be lazy and just dropped an entire case in.

I bought a Master box from hot topic and pulled Galadriel top right front and didn’t get any ht exclusives. I heard this is normal

Sadly quite normal since the exclusives are 1/36 or 1/72. Galadriel ends up being in the sole spot where an exclusive could go.

Heh yeah that would definitely make it easier (and nicer for us if that were the case!) (pun intended )

And yeah it was funny when I opened her up first I kinda sighed but at the same time I was able to get most of the mid range rarer ones in one swoop. Still need the 3 ht ones though

[jov805]

I bought a Master box from hot topic and pulled Galadriel top right front and didn’t get any ht exclusives. I heard this is normal

What 1/24's did you get? out of curiosity. We opened two master boxes as well.

[PopNoggles]

I bought a Master box from hot topic and pulled Galadriel top right front and didn’t get any ht exclusives. I heard this is normal

What 1/24's did you get? out of curiosity. We opened two master boxes as well.

This is what we got. Top is left. Bottom is right.

[bakivali]

Thanks for this. Gonna buy a scale and put this list to good use. Anyone have any tips when using a scale in a store, as to not seem to weird or draw too much attention to myself?

I just usually clear a spot on a shelf so that the scale is level, and just draw a diagram on my phone or a scrap paper. Then I weigh each according to the layout (in case there are layout patterns). Usually if you are clear about not damaging/opening the boxes, and aren't stealing anything, most won't care (though it sounds like some people have run into stores that don't allow it). Also, make sure if you did clear shelf space that you put the items back properly.

Thank you! I guess after you do it a bunch of times the awkwardness goes away after awhile.

Basically! If an employee starts to get suspicious, you can always admit to what you are doing, and just mention that you're trying to find the ones you need.

[FredKruger]

I just usually clear a spot on a shelf so that the scale is level, and just draw a diagram on my phone or a scrap paper. Then I weigh each according to the layout (in case there are layout patterns). Usually if you are clear about not damaging/opening the boxes, and aren't stealing anything, most won't care (though it sounds like some people have run into stores that don't allow it). Also, make sure if you did clear shelf space that you put the items back properly.

Thank you! I guess after you do it a bunch of times the awkwardness goes away after awhile.

Basically! If an employee starts to get suspicious, you can always admit to what you are doing, and just mention that you're trying to find the ones you need.

There's nothing wrong with it. Just be respectful, don't make a mess, and if someone asks tell them. Nothing says understanding like 42 dupe spiderman minis. 1/6 needs to go away period.

The scale isn't always right anyway, is still a gamble. But can save you from getting an extra hobbit, sometimes.

[ShyGuyPal]

I ended up buying the Witch King and Sauron online. I really, really like the Witch King. The details on all of these are great. What is everyone's favorite so far? Besides Witch King, Gimli is great (always liked his helmet and outfit).

[Vander]

Great day today!

[keyese]

I ended up buying the Witch King and Sauron online. I really, really like the Witch King. The details on all of these are great. What is everyone's favorite so far? Besides Witch King, Gimli is great (always liked his helmet and outfit).

Despite getting seven of him so far, I like Sam!

[MasterSplyntr]

Great day today!

I'll say! Congrats!

[Anniedamonster]

This one is so cool

[Velmeran]

Great day today!

How many did you have to open to pull those 3, or did you come across some fresh cases?

[Vander]

Fresh case at both B&N and FYE

[FredKruger]

Fresh case at both B&N and FYE

Nice pulls. Just hoping for the invisible Frodo, and Gold Gimli. I can live without the rest, but wow is that Nazgul awesome.

[Velmeran]

Fresh case at both B&N and FYE

TFL for Arwen and Nazgul?

[anm00727]

Cant wait until my HT order comes in. I had to do 3 orders of 4 so hopefully I get a nice pull. Also got a GITD Galadriel on the way.

Anyone know of any "sweet spots" for the common case?

Wish I had HT and Barnes in Canada Would love to buy a case

[Megacam]

Ok, I broke down and picked up a freash case at HT and have B&N holding me a case. hope I can keep from getting too many dupes.

[synergy56]

Supposed to get my B&N order today, if I can get 2 of the 3 exclusives I will consider that a win. An Arwen or Nazgul would be cool too. Fingers crossed and here's hoping.