Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Great things come in mysterious miniature or pint sized packages, but which great thing will it be? It's all a mystery until you open one. Then the fun begins.
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Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby AvisShadow » Wed Jan 31, 2018 1:16 pm

Does anyone have a preference for Mystery Minis compared to PSH or vice versa? I have a tendency to pick up a PSH over Mystery Minis. PSH packs are always easier to tell what you'll get, and I think they're super cute.

I've been wanting to get into Mystery Minis, but I just feel like there's so much room for getting duplicates. I'm just not sure that I can keep shelling out the big bucks to try and get the ones that I want.

The Coco and Thor Ragnarok Mystery Minis are calling my name, but I don't know if I can succumb to the temptation lol.
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Gothamite » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:10 pm

If you don't like risk:

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2) Buy on eBay.

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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Classier » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:12 pm

PSH are better all the way. My favorite part about them compared to Minis is that I'm given a chance to get what I want, while it's all luck with Mystery Minis.
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby funkystark » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:16 pm

I generally like PSH more than minis but I do wish the PSH were just a tiny bit bigger.

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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Anrock10 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:18 pm

I like psh more
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Heli88 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:25 pm

I appreciate the ability to feel up the PSH bags, but I'm Mystery Minis all the way. Yeah, I probably look like a nut job whipping out a pocket scale at the store, but I generally do okay on duplicates. The individualized sculpts and larger size appeal to me more.

Plus, at least for me, PSH seem really prone to falling over, which just annoys me. They are cute, though.

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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby SuMo » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:43 pm

Gothamite wrote:If you don't like risk:

1) Wait for clearance sales.

2) Buy on eBay.


Yeah, I just ordered mystery mini dark wing duck from ebay. I don't really need each figure from the set.
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Postby ShyGuyPal » Wed Jan 31, 2018 2:48 pm

I strongly prefer Mystery Minis, but I do appreciate the Pint Size Heroes too. Both are welcome in my book!
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Sarcasticguy » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:06 pm

I only tend to buy MM when it's a sure thing.

Knowing the layouts or buying on the aftermarket are my go-tos.

I like both MM and PSH since they are different design styles. It's always great to own more stuff from my fandoms.
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Postby CaseyJones14 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:09 pm

I love gambling so I'd say minis for sure. If you want to help your odds you can buy a small scale, but even with one you are still bound to get duplicates. There is also a giant mini trading community which is awesome.
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby pinklaquer » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:11 pm

I personally prefer MM's due to the design aspect.
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Postby jayyy714 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 3:18 pm

I prefer Mystery Minis, but I do love all of the Disney PSH. Especially the NBC line and Toy story!
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Mr Yac » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:26 pm

minis for sure, my favorite part about them is that unlike the majority of pops and the PSH each figure is actually unique (for the most part). you get a much wider array of poses and it gives them the freedom to make them feel more distinct to the specific character.

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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby SuMo » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:44 pm

PSH are cute, but still prefer mystery minis if given a choice.
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Postby KryptonianRed » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:33 pm

I like both, but I’m also not as willing to take the risk on the minis without a layout. Psh are easier to buy for sure.
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Postby Shalee04 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:34 pm

KryptonianRed wrote:I like both, but I’m also not as willing to take the risk on the minis without a layout. Psh are easier to buy for sure.


And PSH are easier to,feel theu the package if your looking for that certain one you need to finish your set. \:D/
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Postby Shalee04 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:36 pm

I prefer mystery minis. But the ratios now a days kill me. 1/6 ughhhhh :eek:
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby KryptonianRed » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:38 pm

Shalee04 wrote:
KryptonianRed wrote:I like both, but I’m also not as willing to take the risk on the minis without a layout. Psh are easier to buy for sure.


And PSH are easier to,feel theu the package if your looking for that certain one you need to finish your set. \:D/

Exactly :D I just picked up several R&M psh, and only ended up with one double (I confused myself buying from two stores ). I just wish they stood up better.. I might have to use some sticky tac
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Shalee04 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 5:41 pm

KryptonianRed wrote:
Shalee04 wrote:
KryptonianRed wrote:I like both, but I’m also not as willing to take the risk on the minis without a layout. Psh are easier to buy for sure.


And PSH are easier to,feel theu the package if your looking for that certain one you need to finish your set. \:D/

Exactly :D I just picked up several R&M psh, and only ended up with one double (I confused myself buying from two stores ). I just wish they stood up better.. I might have to use some sticky tac


I use museum putty, bought it on amazon I use it for the psh and the minis \:D/
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby KryptonianRed » Wed Jan 31, 2018 6:57 pm

Shalee04 wrote:
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Shalee04 wrote:
And PSH are easier to,feel theu the package if your looking for that certain one you need to finish your set. \:D/

Exactly :D I just picked up several R&M psh, and only ended up with one double (I confused myself buying from two stores ). I just wish they stood up better.. I might have to use some sticky tac


I use museum putty, bought it on amazon I use it for the psh and the minis \:D/

I’ll have to look in to that. Thanks!
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby toro423 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:00 pm

PSH, big time. They are cuter, easier to complete, cheaper, and my favorite part is they have their own unique look. Mystery minis are cool, but they tend to have different designs between certain lines. For example, not all the Disney look the same. You have similar styles between the villains and princesses sets, then different ones for the earlier ones and newer ones. And between Disney, Marvel, horror, etc, they all differ in design. I like some sort of uniformity haha.
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Postby synergy56 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 7:03 pm

I love them both, but right now I think I am fonder of PSH. I love how tiny they are and how adorable. I do really appreciate the fact that they are less rare and therefore easier to complete a set. I love a lot of the designs for the new mystery minis, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings in particular, but with so many rares and exclusives I always end up with a bin full of duplicates and those sets end up costing me a ton in time and money. PSH are a little more stress free at least for now. And I'm getting Masters of the Universe PSH! That is hands down my favorite thing announced for this year!
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Postby funko_poptography_89 » Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:31 pm

synergy56 wrote:I love them both, but right now I think I am fonder of PSH. I love how tiny they are and how adorable. I do really appreciate the fact that they are less rare and therefore easier to complete a set. I love a lot of the designs for the new mystery minis, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings in particular, but with so many rares and exclusives I always end up with a bin full of duplicates and those sets end up costing me a ton in time and money. PSH are a little more stress free at least for now. And I'm getting Masters of the Universe PSH! That is hands down my favorite thing announced for this year!


Totally agree!! The ratios are so much friendlier on PSH (for now) than minis and it’s a breeze to get the whole set! I love collecting both though

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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby DarthTiberius » Wed Jan 31, 2018 9:46 pm

Mystery Minis are my personal favorite! These new LOTR minis are probably the best I've ever seen Funko produce. Hopefully we get a Series 2!
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Postby Rantt » Thu Feb 01, 2018 6:32 am

I like mystery minis more.. I think they are the smaller versions of pop n it looks really cute imo
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Postby masteryoda69 » Thu Feb 01, 2018 12:44 pm

Mystery minis all the way. More details on them. Love them.

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Postby beckysaurus » Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:05 pm

toro423 wrote:PSH, big time. They are cuter, easier to complete, cheaper, and my favorite part is they have their own unique look. Mystery minis are cool, but they tend to have different designs between certain lines. For example, not all the Disney look the same. You have similar styles between the villains and princesses sets, then different ones for the earlier ones and newer ones. And between Disney, Marvel, horror, etc, they all differ in design. I like some sort of uniformity haha.

True story bro. I have been mildly concerned about having disney MM that don't all match in style. Usually it doesn't bother me but when then new princess set came out I wasn't a big fan. I've since come around.
I usually buy MM already opened from other collectors who have duplicates. I'm a pretty cheap collector too so I try not to spend more than $5 on one piece lol
PSH are so much fun to buy since I have been OK at guessing what was inside. Easier to complete the set, and cheaper (I got a complete set of Snow White on clearance at Gamestop for about $1 each!! woohoo!!)
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Postby mactds » Thu Feb 01, 2018 1:35 pm

I have a few mystery minis, but a ton of PSH. They just seem easier to identify, and they fit really well next to the accompanying pop in my display. They're also adorable, and I actually am semi-ok at getting the ones I want.
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby GetLostYouPsycho » Thu Feb 01, 2018 8:36 pm

I prefer the style of Mystery Minis, but I like the affordability and ease of PSH. Like, I can find any PSH I want just by feeling up the bag, so I save a lot of money. Plus, they're cheaper, and the ratios are all the same. Still, I do like MM more just because they look cooler to me.

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Postby athena » Sat Feb 03, 2018 9:16 am

I prefer MM. I'm obsessed with the detail and the paint jobs
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Postby JPOPBaynes » Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:01 pm

I got sucked into the PSH, never did with MM.
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Postby Jade-Rex » Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:47 pm

I like psh a lot more for all the reasons said above but recently I've really been appreciating mystery minis. I had to get the TTG set (still working on it) and the new lotr designs are so good.

It'll be a nice surprise what shape the designs take in the next new mystery mini set.
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Postby Squird » Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:50 pm

Gothamite wrote:If you don't like risk:

1) Wait for clearance sales.

2) Buy on eBay.


Yep.

If you wait, people will start to blow out their dupes in batches and the prices will come down.
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Postby Force951 » Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:00 am

I like the hunt to find what i want, so Mystery Minis all the way for me.

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Postby SteakNEggs310 » Sun Feb 04, 2018 1:10 am

Both are great!! But I prefer the mystery minis instead.
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Postby Chaister87 » Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:00 am

AvisShadow wrote:Does anyone have a preference for Mystery Minis compared to PSH or vice versa? I have a tendency to pick up a PSH over Mystery Minis. PSH packs are always easier to tell what you'll get, and I think they're super cute.

I've been wanting to get into Mystery Minis, but I just feel like there's so much room for getting duplicates. I'm just not sure that I can keep shelling out the big bucks to try and get the ones that I want.

The Coco and Thor Ragnarok Mystery Minis are calling my name, but I don't know if I can succumb to the temptation lol.


The more recent releases of mystery minis have 1:6 ratios so you tend to get a lot more duplicates. As for PSH, most of the time I can easily get what I'm looking for, but recently I've noticed that some of them are wrapped by the paper inside making it harder to feel through the bag :(

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Postby lastmidnight » Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:45 am

PSH all the way! I love that they are all unique but uniform is style, which makes them great to display together. They are also a little smaller. And of course, easier to tell what you’re getting and cheaper! And none of the crazy 1:72 nonsense.
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby AvisShadow » Sun Feb 04, 2018 5:51 pm

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Heli88 wrote:I appreciate the ability to feel up the PSH bags, but I'm Mystery Minis all the way. Yeah, I probably look like a nut job whipping out a pocket scale at the store, but I generally do okay on duplicates. The individualized sculpts and larger size appeal to me more.

Plus, at least for me, PSH seem really prone to falling over, which just annoys me. They are cute, though.


Yea, PSH definitely lack the ability to stand up. All I have to do is look at one and it falls over lol
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Postby S_E_R_G_I_O » Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:55 am

It's hard to decide I like them both, but I do have way more minis
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Re: Mystery Minis vs. PSH

Postby Warren8525 » Tue Feb 06, 2018 6:23 pm

S_E_R_G_I_O wrote:It's hard to decide I like them both, but I do have way more minis


Same - since I have more MMs, I guess that's my preference. I think it really depends on the offerings/license.


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