Steven Universe Mystery Minis

[HiMyNameIsSean]

Gah! The cuteness!!!!! I love how this series turned out!

[Littlemissplush]

I can only speak for my HT. I have asked them before if I could buy a case from them or order a case, and they said "no." They pretty much told me I had to be there when they came out and buy them off the floor. You could buy the same amount as a case online, but they would be randomly chosen (i.e. you could get 3 from several cases). I, myself, might be going with another vendor where I can get the whole case at once, but I'm not sure yet.

New to collecting mystery minis on a larger scale than just one or two - is there a particular advantage to getting all from one case vs from separate cases?

[JohnnyPOP]

New to collecting mystery minis on a larger scale than just one or two - is there a particular advantage to getting all from one case vs from separate cases?

Less chance of getting a duplicate (unless there are 1/6's) if you get a single case since most cases are packed with 12, you should get all of the base figures. From there it's just finding the other rarities and exclusives. Typically most minis are 1/12 now, though sometimes there are 1/6, meaning you'll get two in a case. The others generally fall under 1/24, 1/36, and maybe 1/72, depending on the line.

[Littlemissplush]

New to collecting mystery minis on a larger scale than just one or two - is there a particular advantage to getting all from one case vs from separate cases?

Less chance of getting a duplicate (unless there are 1/6's) if you get a single case since most cases are packed with 12, you should get all of the base figures. From there it's just finding the other rarities and exclusives. Typically most minis are 1/12 now, though sometimes there are 1/6, meaning you'll get two in a case. The others generally fall under 1/24, 1/36, and maybe 1/72, depending on the line.

Ohhh, so they package unique pieces for the most part. I'd always assumed it was randomly packed. That's really good to know, thank you! I can't wait to collect this entire set. I guess this one will be slightly tricky with 15 to collect but 12 to a case...

[JohnnyPOP]

Ohhh, so they package unique pieces for the most part. I'd always assumed it was randomly packed. That's really good to know, thank you! I can't wait to collect this entire set. I guess this one will be slightly tricky with 15 to collect but 12 to a case...

Yep! There's usually a layout that'll get posted as people unpack full cases too. You're welcome! I'm pretty new to minis myself. I know there's a list thread that Marty/RogueSolo works on and keeps up to date too for missing pieces.

This particular one will probably have a few varying rarities again. I imagine Lapis and Lion will be two of the rarer ones, and we might even get a 1/6 Steven.

[DRAGOON]

I need Greg.

Absolutely. Need. Greg. And a Rose in the Mr.Universe shirt.

[Littlemissplush]

Yep! There's usually a layout that'll get posted as people unpack full cases too. You're welcome! I'm pretty new to minis myself. I know there's a list thread that Marty/RogueSolo works on and keeps up to date too for missing pieces.

This particular one will probably have a few varying rarities again. I imagine Lapis and Lion will be two of the rarer ones, and we might even get a 1/6 Steven.

Seriously, thank you So much for the tips. I'm already looking into buying a full case of these.

[JohnnyPOP]

Seriously, thank you So much for the tips. I'm already looking into buying a full case of these.

You're welcome! And good luck! This looks like it'll be a fun set to collect.

[TheMerchantMan]

Forbidden Planet has just revealed the rarities, and here the are...

1/12: Steven 1, Steven 2, Amethyst, Amethyst Steven, Garnet 1, Pearl 1, Lapis Lazuli, Lion, Connie, and Rose Quartz
1/24: Pearl 2 and Garnet 2
1/36: Onion, Greg, and Peridot

Here's the link. http://www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk/steven-universe-mystery-minis-x1-random-figure

[Littlemissplush]

Pre-ordered a sealed case on ebay since I had some ebay bucks built up. Excited to begin collecting and may even order another case too since the rarities are all funky.

[JohnnyPOP]

Thanks for the info! Glad that most of the ones I want seem to be 1/12 and that there aren't any 1/72's included.

[TheMerchantMan]

Thanks for the info! Glad that most of the ones I want seem to be 1/12 and that there aren't any 1/72's included.

No problem, I'm just wondering to expect as far as potential case layouts are concerned.

[JohnnyPOP]

No problem, I'm just wondering to expect as far as potential case layouts are concerned.

A lot of times the ones that aren't 1/12 end up being on the front two spots on the top row. Now this isn't the case everytime, but we'll have to see when these start shipping and someone posts a layout.

[JohnnyPOP]

It looks like Lapis, a Steven, and an Amethyst are HT Exclusives.

[Caius_Cosades]

Any idea if this will show up on this Hot Topic website before Hot Cash ends?

[Valde]

Any idea if this will show up on this Hot Topic website before Hot Cash ends?

I'm guessing they won't be, minis seem to have been showing up online much later than in stores. You could always save your codes and cash until the last day.

[RogueSolo]

The forbidden planet page has a date listed of 7/30/16, so I would doubt it as well.

[TheMerchantMan]

It looks like Lapis, a Steven, and an Amethyst are HT Exclusives.

They're starting to show up in brick-and-mortar stores now?

[JohnnyPOP]

It looks like Lapis, a Steven, and an Amethyst are HT Exclusives.

They're starting to show up in brick-and-mortar stores now?

It was apparently in an HT Exclusives video. I haven't watched it yet but they revealed some more of their exclusives.

[TheMerchantMan]

It looks like Lapis, a Steven, and an Amethyst are HT Exclusives.

They're starting to show up in brick-and-mortar stores now?

It was apparently in an HT Exclusives video. I haven't watched it yet but they revealed some more of their exclusives.

Found it, it was uploaded yesterday. The Steven Universe Mystery Minis are at the 0:31 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cULgVNjdoc

Looks like they're new ones barring the Lapis variant and that they're swapping Connie, Lion, and Amethyst Steven for the HT-exclusive ones.

[Caius_Cosades]

They're starting to show up in brick-and-mortar stores now?

It was apparently in an HT Exclusives video. I haven't watched it yet but they revealed some more of their exclusives.

Found it, it was uploaded yesterday. The Steven Universe Mystery Minis are at the 0:31 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cULgVNjdoc

Looks like they're new ones barring the Lapis variant and that they're swapping Connie, Lion, and Amethyst Steven for the HT-exclusive ones.

Taking out Connie and Lion for variants? Huh, guess I won't be ordering them from Hot Topic then. Oh well, guess it also means I don't have to worry about trying to save Hot Cash in the hopes that they'll release before it ends.

[TheMerchantMan]

It was apparently in an HT Exclusives video. I haven't watched it yet but they revealed some more of their exclusives.

Found it, it was uploaded yesterday. The Steven Universe Mystery Minis are at the 0:31 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cULgVNjdoc

Looks like they're new ones barring the Lapis variant and that they're swapping Connie, Lion, and Amethyst Steven for the HT-exclusive ones.

Taking out Connie and Lion for variants? Huh, guess I won't be ordering them from Hot Topic then. Oh well, guess it also means I don't have to worry about trying to save Hot Cash in the hopes that they'll release before it ends.

Eh, it's enough for me to consider squirreling away some cash for a HT-exclusive case. The exclusive Lapis Lazuli Mini looks especially interesting, it looks like her wings might glow in the dark!

[Turtledoc]

Does anyone have the gamestop Steven Universe Layout yet? I need that lion.

[TheMerchantMan]

Does anyone have the gamestop Steven Universe Layout yet? I need that lion.

They're already out at GameStop? Most stores don't have 'em in yet.

[Turtledoc]

Does anyone have the gamestop Steven Universe Layout yet? I need that lion.

They're already out at GameStop? Most stores don't have 'em in yet.

Yup just saw them at mine. All I want is lion. Tried to pull him and got the onion dude.

[TheMerchantMan]

Does anyone have the gamestop Steven Universe Layout yet? I need that lion.

They're already out at GameStop? Most stores don't have 'em in yet.

Yup just saw them at mine. All I want is lion. Tried to pull him and got the onion dude.

Shoot, I'll have to check out my local GameStops now, which slot did you find Onion in?

And Lion is a 1/12, he could be ANYWHERE in the case.

[Propellarhead9]

I'm going to have to start keeping a lookout for these to hit stores near me. I would definitely like to find a few of these.

[Turtledoc]

They're already out at GameStop? Most stores don't have 'em in yet.

Yup just saw them at mine. All I want is lion. Tried to pull him and got the onion dude.

Shoot, I'll have to check out my local GameStops now, which slot did you find Onion in?

And Lion is a 1/12, he could be ANYWHERE in the case.

Top middle right but there was a box missing already so it might have been monkeyed with.

[TheMerchantMan]

Yup just saw them at mine. All I want is lion. Tried to pull him and got the onion dude.

Shoot, I'll have to check out my local GameStops now, which slot did you find Onion in?

And Lion is a 1/12, he could be ANYWHERE in the case.

Top middle right but there was a box missing already so it might have been monkeyed with.

Were all of the boxes properly oriented? If they were then I doubt it, someone probably grabbed it.

Oh, and judging by the figure sizes Lion might be the heaviest one in the set so that might help.

[Turtledoc]

Shoot, I'll have to check out my local GameStops now, which slot did you find Onion in?

And Lion is a 1/12, he could be ANYWHERE in the case.

Top middle right but there was a box missing already so it might have been monkeyed with.

Were all of the boxes properly oriented? If they were then I doubt it, someone probably grabbed it.

Oh, and judging by the figure sizes Lion might be the heaviest one in the set so that might help.

Gamestop employee said the one that had been bought was Steven because someone opened it in store. I had heard that someone else (on FB) got lion from the top middle right box which was why I chose it.

[TheMerchantMan]

Well, I found 'em at my local GameStop! I bought the entire top row barring the lower-left box which was already purchased by a previous customer.

Oh, and there are 3 GameStop-exclusive figures too. They're a glow-in-the-dark variant of Lion, Rose Quartz wearing a Mr. Universe t-shirt, and Steven in his Big Donut uniform.

Top middle right but there was a box missing already so it might have been monkeyed with.

Were all of the boxes properly oriented? If they were then I doubt it, someone probably grabbed it.

Oh, and judging by the figure sizes Lion might be the heaviest one in the set so that might help.

Gamestop employee said the one that had been bought was Steven because someone opened it in store. I had heard that someone else (on FB) got lion from the top middle right box which was why I chose it.

Interesting... The middle right one wasn't heavy for mine, it felt more in the medium weight range which means it might be another figure (given that it might be the 1/36 slot, it's probably Peridot).

[Kuro-kun]

Well, I found 'em at my local GameStop! I bought the entire top row barring the lower-left box which was already purchased by a previous customer.

Oh, and there are 3 GameStop-exclusive figures too. They're a glow-in-the-dark variant of Lion, Rose Quartz wearing a Mr. Universe t-shirt, and Steven in his Big Donut uniform.

Interesting! I may have to check out my GS tomorrow. I love the choices for exclusives. So happy there's a GITD Lion.
If you have a picture of the back of the box, I'd love to see it.

[TheMerchantMan]

And I just opened and weighed my boxes. I got both versions of Rose Quartz, glow-in-the-dark Lion, GS-exclusive Steven and Peridot.

Looks like the top right middle box contains the 1/36, but take it with a grain of salt until we can get a confirmation. Rose is probably the heaviest in the set, that means you have a 1/2 chance of getting her GS-exclusive variant.

Well, I found 'em at my local GameStop! I bought the entire top row barring the lower-left box which was already purchased by a previous customer.

Oh, and there are 3 GameStop-exclusive figures too. They're a glow-in-the-dark variant of Lion, Rose Quartz wearing a Mr. Universe t-shirt, and Steven in his Big Donut uniform.

Interesting! I may have to check out my GS tomorrow. I love the choices for exclusives. So happy there's a GITD Lion.
If you have a picture of the back of the box, I'd love to see it.

Of course, here's the back.

[DRAGOON]

OH MY GOD THEY MADE ROSE IN THE MR.UNIVERSE SHIRT.

If anyone gets Greg and her here. Please let me know. Please.

[Kuro-kun]

And I just opened and weighed my boxes. I got both versions of Rose Quartz, regular Lion, GS-exclusive Steven and Peridot.

Looks like the top right middle box contains the 1/36, but take it with a grain of salt until we can get a confirmation. Rose is probably the heaviest in the set, that means you have a 1/2 chance of getting her GS-exclusive variant.

Well, I found 'em at my local GameStop! I bought the entire top row barring the lower-left box which was already purchased by a previous customer.

Oh, and there are 3 GameStop-exclusive figures too. They're a glow-in-the-dark variant of Lion, Rose Quartz wearing a Mr. Universe t-shirt, and Steven in his Big Donut uniform.

Interesting! I may have to check out my GS tomorrow. I love the choices for exclusives. So happy there's a GITD Lion.
If you have a picture of the back of the box, I'd love to see it.

Of course, here's the back.

'A' Thank you for the picture and the info.! That Rose looks amazing!
Hopefully 1 of the Gamestops in my area gets these tomorrow.

[Turtledoc]

These are adorable. Looking for Lion I ended up with both Roses too. Can't even be sad.

[HellKat613]

All I want is regular Rose and both Lions.

[Kuro-kun]

Courtesy of of a lovely Funko fan on Reddit here's a case layout of the GS set.

https://imgur.com/a/QNZ3d
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/funkopop/comments/4tik6n/steven_universe_gs_mystery_mini_layout/.

I don't know if this will hold true due to the Bethesda layouts being so jumbled.

[JohnnyPOP]

These are starting to show up! Awesome! I hope we get these at work. I have to try and get Lapis for sure.

[TheMerchantMan]

Well, a friend of mine just gave me some GameStop coupons. I'm goon to see if I can apply that towards an undisturbed case of these.

Also, does anyone else find it odd that GameStop of all stores got these first? You'd think that Hot Topic would die them having the POPs first.