Review: Diamond Select’s Muppets Minimates Series 1

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While at Toy Fair, one of the things I was excited for the most was the Diamond Select Toys’ Muppets offerings for 2016. While we wait for them to be released, let’s take a look at Series 1 of the Muppets Minimates, which were released late in 2015.

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The Muppets Minimates Series 1 comes in two different assortments.

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The regular retail assortment consists of:

~ Kermit and Miss Piggy

~ Scooter and Fozzie Bear

~ Gonzo and Swedish Chef

~ Stunt Show Gonzo and “Batter Damaged” Swedish Chef

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The Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive assortment consists of:

~ Kermit and Miss Piggy

~ Scooter and Fozzie Bear

~ Bunsen and Beaker

~ “Lab Mishap” Bunsen and Beaker

NOTE: Not in this review is the “Lab Mishap” Bunsen and Beaker. I have yet to track down a set.

Now here are some close up looks:

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Kermit and Miss Piggy come with Kermit’s nephew, Robin.

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Scooter comes with a megaphone and clipboard. Fozzie has his rubber chicken.

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Gonzo comes with Camilla and Swedish Chef has some kitchen utensils… and an ax.

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The variant set of Gonzo and Swedish Chef come with the same accessories.

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Overall, I love this set, and am looking forward to Series 2 of the Muppets Minimates, as well at the Muppets Select figures that are coming. I am a sucker for all things Muppets, but Diamond Select has this collection on point.

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Did you pick up the Muppet Minimates Series 1? What are your thoughts? Let us know below.

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