And since we're on the subject of Minimates toy vehicles, that brings us to today's toy, the Minimates Knight Rider K.I.T.T. and Micheal Knight!
Much like the BTTF set, you get K.I.T.T. along with a Michael Knight figure, in a brilliant little set that is clearly aimed at the nostalgic hearts of us aging '80s children. Not that i have a problem with that. As far as I'm concerned, companies can just keep coming out with toys and collectibles based on our favorite TV shows, movies and cartoons of yesteryear. Bring it on.
The set comes with a small sheet of stickers and diagram sheet evoking the vehicle sets of Kenner from 30 years ago. I'm a sucker for a decal sheet.
The Minimates figures themselves have never really grabbed me. I don't why. There's just something about their faces or their hands or whatever that just don't honk my horn. I mean, when I do the math, I should be crazy about them, they're like far more posable Lego minifigures, but something just leaves me all "meh" about them.
But to me, this set is all about this beautiful little K.I.T.T. vehicle! This piece is beyond adorable, with all it's chubbiness, while still maintaining the mandatory level of cool that a car like K.I.T.T. requires.
Unlike the Mezco Batmobile, which I hated, this car is stunningly designed.
And you can't have a K.I.T.T. without a Micheal Knight, so I guess I do to appreciate the figure to some degree. Besides, the figure is a nice little reminder of how I gave David Hasselhoff a high five at SDCC this year. That's pretty dope.
And the best part? I can now act out that classic Knight Rider scene from that episode when Micheal and K.I.T.T. ran down a bunch of zombies. What's that? That never happened? Hmmm... I could have sworn that happened...
This toy brought to you by the Jboy Pacman Toy care Package of Awesomeness. Thanks again, Jboy!
I feel the same way about minimates. But I also had to get this set. The Hoff was awesome at Comic-con. And I got into an arguement at Comic-con with the creators of this set about which franchise has a bigger audience: KR or Dukes. What say you Reis?
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding?! Dukes wins hands down. Dukes has a far bigger fan base, just look at the amount of Dukes merchandising that has been produced compared to Knight Rider. It's probably 10 times larger.
DeleteI'd kill for a Minimates General Lee, though! And for that matter, I'd love a '66 Batmobile, A-Team van and Ecto-1, as well!
You don't got to tell me about Dukes merchandising. The dude just didn't know what he was talking about. I talk about that kind of new Dukes stuff all the time. We need more than just die casts and tshirts. KR is on a high streak right now, we can't be outdone. I'm working on it. But it was great meeting Hoff at the Con.
DeleteThat's a great looking set. I have seen it in Toys R Us, but always bypass it. I too only own the BTF/Marty set and it's the only one I want to have for now.
ReplyDeleteI agree, KITT is awesome even though it looks a bit plump. Michael Knight though....yeesh! He looks like a clunky robot version of him with a soul patch. To me, I think that if the body wasn't square the figure would be more appealing....and drop that clamshell beltbuckle. You high fived the Hoff??? AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen i saw this set at Toys R' Us i thought "This is totally Reis! I must buy it for him" and so i did. Glad you like it buddy. : )
ReplyDeleteMan, Jboy, you are the very definition of generosity. Thanks so much! I love it!
DeleteYour welcome and it is fun to gift and share with my friends when i can. : )
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