Harryhausen Unboxing: Minaton with John Walsh

[@kencorish7021]

And again, another Amazing reproduction of a Ray Harryhausen model. The workmanship just Shines out from all the Minaton figures. Well done Star Ace.

[@WalshBros]

Thanks Ken.

[@sonofkong593]

The Eye of the Tiger was the first Ray Harryhausen movie I saw at the movies. As an eight year old, it was the most incredible thing I’d ever seen.Filled with. extraordinary creatures, I still remember that day as if it was yesterday. And the Minaton is one of my all time favourite creations from Ray Harryhausen. Another amazing job from Star Ace, and a brilliant review from you, John!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks for sharing that great memory. How wonderful you saw the film in the cinema. Ray's wonderful creaitons come alive on the big screen. Glad you liked the video.

[@kevinlarkin3872]

Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger is my favourite Ray Harryhausen film, perhaps because it was the first I saw when I was old enough to fully understand what was happening. Plus all of the characters are well-drawn : a charming and dashing Sinbad, a villain who - as bad as she is - has some of our sympathy, and of course some fantastic creatures. Of those, Minaton has always been my favourite. Even though he is an unthinking minion on the side of the baddies, after all these years it still upsets me when he gets "killed" - even more so when Zenobia dismisses his demise so curtly.

[@WalshBros]

Well out Kevin. This film and Minaton has been part of some many great cinema nostalgia moments for us all. You are in good company here.

[@jackstraw4222]

i first watched it back in the 1990s along with other harryhausen movies ,i also didn't like how the minaton was ended...

[@georgebilton3997]

thankyou star ace these figures are amazing! a dream come true for all ray harryhausen fans and collectors, please, please, please, keep the characters coming. there is such a large range of figures that could be produced. fantastic !!!!!!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks George. There are more coming soon. Watch out of announcements.

[@HeroesZeros]

Love it! Minaton is definitely one of my faves for sure. He’s massive! Such a great sculpt. 👏🏻 Thanks again for the informative vids John 🙏🏻 🥇

[@WalshBros]

Our pleasure! These figure are even a surprise here when we unbox them.

[@markbehr88]

What an impressive creature. 👍

[@WalshBros]

so many great ones to choose from.

[@electriceyeslide5959]

Super Deluxe customer here. I ordered this many months ago and just received mine today! It’s truly amazing. I highly encourage any fan to get it if you can afford it. You won’t be disappointed. Happy Holidays 🙏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@WalshBros]

Great choice, and well done for capturing Minaton. He is selling out fast!

[@billpowers7393]

Love this one muchly. What a magnificent job by Star Ace and you all!

[@WalshBros]

cheers Bill.

[@richardberry3356]

Wow! Now that is impressive! And the mini-Minaton, AND his heart, too???! I do hope that Santa thinks I've been a good boy this year🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I saw this film as a child on its first release at the cinema andhave always been mesmerised by Harryhausen's worlds. At that age, I had to visit the local hospital a lot and occasionally chatted to the very tall and gentle hospital porter who worked there. As it turned out, his name was Peter Mayhew, Minaton himself! Ohhh, if I'd only known that at the time!!!

[@goodrich06]

The Minaton lived! 🐃

[@warbirdtom2721]

Another superb polyresin statue from Star Ace! Just received Pegasus yesterday - if it weren't for the instruction page I'd still be trying figure out how to turn on Medusas eyes, the the magnetic switch is ingenious! Would love to win this guy, even though I have almost no room left lol. The upcoming Gigantic Kali looks incredible!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks, glad my video helped. StarAce wants to avid those nasty toy like switches. We are all going to need to get bigger houses for the gigantic series!

[@kiefersbird3]

Another outstanding figure. Star Ace are really doing Ray proud by these amazing figures they've been producing.

[@WalshBros]

thanks Suzie.

[@stevenray8737]

Wonderful!

[@ALTIRONKAIJU]

Wow love the movie and this figure 👍🏽😎👍🏽

[@WalshBros]

thanks Remember to subscribe to be in with a chance of winning your own Minaton.

[@yvesloustau5287]

Again, a great reproduction. Thank you for this unboxing.

[@GeekyChappy]

Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger was the only Ray Harryhausen film I saw on the big screen so it always has a special place in my heart - and talking of hearts, the Minaton was instantly my favourite character and I remember being sad at the end of that pyramid scene knowing I wouldn't see him on screen any more. My schoolmates would tease me because I would talk about this film more than Star Wars, but I didn't care. The model is the usual excellent quality, and I love the mini framed figures - but that heart is amazing. Thanks John, Star Ace Toys and to all involved.

[@mannlichesgehirn7689]

Mr. Harryhausen make me sleepless a lot nights when i was a child 😮

[@WalshBros]

😂 me too!

[@beyondideal]

Another lovely looking piece brimming with nostalgia. Thanks for sharing.

[@WalshBros]

Thanks. Yes nostalgia is so powerful.

[@Vladtheimpala]

Looks amazing, loved all of those films when I was a nipper!

[@markmackintosh1195]

That’s stunning! And the heart is superb.

[@WalshBros]

Cheers Mark

[@Dontuween]

This is amazing! Certainly this is on my Christmas wish list! 😊

[@WalshBros]

Thanks. Yes, he's a beauty alright and would adorn any Christmas festivities!

[@kalthekaijuguy]

All of these figures are just amazing

[@rogerrichardson4679]

Kinda wish that it was sculpted in an action pose, not taking anything from it it is still a spectacular sculpt for any Harryhausen fan❤

[@WalshBros]

There is an alterative pose of the Minaton on the way.

[@wanderthisworld97]

This is an amazing piece. Star Ace has been knocking these Harryhausen releases out of the park! Looking forward to Might Joe Young!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks. Mighty Joe will come in both colour and monochrome!

[@wanderthisworld97]

@@WalshBros Oh yeah?! Can't wait to see both versions!!! Conceptually, mighty lean towards the Monochrome. I got the monocrhone Rhedosaurus and absolutely love it. Keep up the great work!

[@WalshBros]

@@wanderthisworld97 thanks.

[@joegomez750]

Star ace toys been absolutely killing it with these releases

[@WalshBros]

Thanks Joe.

[@MrYac-ie8ie]

late reply i know, but i really love this piece my only question is why didn't he come with a base? i just would be quite worried about him toppling over without one.

[@WalshBros]

He stands firmly but it doesn’t come with a base

[@carlhulme9792]

Wow, they look outstanding. Great review!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks Carl.

[@williamo2010]

WOW! Another incredible piece from Star Ace.

[@WalshBros]

thanks.

[@Crissy.P]

Fantastic presentation

[@WalshBros]

thanks Crissy

[@macdeeisme]

More remarkable additions to the Star Ace Toy collection, and once again an amazing tribute to the genius of Ray Harryhausen.

[@ronniescioniQ]

Great beautiful video as always John! I haven’t commented on your videos in quite some time 😕 now. Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger 🐅, is one of my all time favorite Ray Harryhausen films 🎞 🎥. I really hope, Star ⭐️ Ace releases a Gigantic figure of the Troglodyte, and of the Giant Walrus 😊, as Walruses are my favorite present day animals. John, I spoke with Paul from Star ⭐️ Ace Toys, and he told me that a Brontosaurus 🦕 figure from One Million Years B.C. is very likely! 😊. This Deluxe Minaton is simply EPIC! 🤩. Awesome 👏🏼 video! I love ❤️ it!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks for the support Ronnie. Yes Minaton looks superb. Excited about new releases coming down the tracks.

[@ronniescioniQ]

@@WalshBros You’re very welcome 😊 John! I’m definitely very excited for what Star ⭐️ Ace Toys has in store for us in a near by future! 🙂

[@sharkytampy]

any plans on a model kit of this minaton john too

[@WalshBros]

Not at the mo. Maybe soon. There is a variant Minaton on the way.

[@sharkytampy]

@@WalshBros do you mean the new 12 inch high one ive heard about and any plans too on a styracosaurus model kit as well to go with the gwangi model kit ?

[@sharkytampy]

also john sorry, did star ace do a model kit of godzilla at all ?

[@WalshBros]

@@sharkytampy not sure I only approve of Harryhausen creatures.

[@sharkytampy]

@@WalshBros ok john i wasent sure if they did do a godzilla thats all

[@AdamCloweryArt]

Minaton looks amazing. Star Ace did an incredible job with this figure. I have the Super Deluxe version pre-ordered. :)

[@WalshBros]

Thanks. Wise choice in the pre order of Minaton before he sells out.

[@yvinnthon4566]

What a beauty! Star Ace Toys has done it once again! "Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger" is also my very first Harryhausen movie i saw, on our neighbour's VHS-machine...the only in our street who had a VIDEO-PLAYER! This must have been in the very early 80's. So good memories! Now I have all of Harryhausen's movies on Blu-ray.( at least, I think I have all of them) Thank you for making these awesome unboxing-videos, John! CHEERS! 🤓👍

[@WalshBros]

Thanks yes they have excelled here. Luckily we have the originals models from the films as reverence for them. Great VHS memories too. I am hoping to have all video formats of Ray’s films in display at a future exhibition.

[@sharkytampy]

there is still no news john on the minaton model kit ive seen advertised on monsters in motion or the star ace websight or on thier sight on here so is it a mistake. please let me know as i really want to order one

[@WalshBros]

Sorry I don’t know. Keep an eye on the various websites.

[@alandougall7058]

Stunning figure, remember watching this at the cinema.

[@WalshBros]

Golden days Alan. Yes me and my brother saw this there too. Great times. And a 5 star ⭐️ nostalgia memory.

[@jimwright4163]

When I saw the film as a boy I was always sad when Minaton got flattened. And I still am.

[@WalshBros]

Me too Jim. Was a shame Troy died too. His armature was canalised for Calibos!

[@jimwright4163]

@@WalshBros I always feel that way about Ymir too.

[@NA-lz3rb]

This is a superb figure set from the film and I would be over the moon to win it.

[@jacobsmith1078]

The figure looks amazing and I’m still waiting for the dragon from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and many more to come! Can’t wait!

[@WalshBros]

Thanks Jacob. We hope to release all of Ray’s creature collection.

[@antiv4470]

Star ace really did justice to that “filmed in Dynarama” feel with this figure.

[@CreepyClayCave]

Minaton is one of my favorites! I really hope that Star Ace Toys will make a 30 cm tall version of minaton as well :)

[@WalshBros]

Yes a 30cm version is on the way!

[@CreepyClayCave]

@@WalshBros Nice. I hope in the version where he impales the guard and with the rudder as the diorama. That would be cool :)

[@nickmarriner9906]

Many thanks John, an excellent review as always. I always wait for your videos before placing my orders. This looks a must and will look great alongside the 50 cm Talos! Do you have any idea of the weight? It must be heavier than the Talos?

[@WalshBros]

Yes very heavy. My office scales says 4582gs

[@morlockmeat]

Marvelous, John!

[@jfranz3959]

Another successful implementation in a gigantic version. A real eye-catcher in every collection and goes with the Gigantic TALOS figure

[@WalshBros]

You are so right. They are ideal brothers in arms here.

[@soundofmetal]

Are you doing anymore unboxing? Multiple figures have come out since this unboxing

[@WalshBros]

More are on the way.

[@chichiboypumpi]

I’m partial to Eye of the Tiger than Golden Voyage but the latter had the scariest moving statues.

[@samuelnoonan697]

Hopefully the sabor tooth cat get made into a model by Star Ace too, I really love these Harryhausen models

[@WalshBros]

I agree and I’d love to see Trog as well Samuel.

[@tomwalker311]

Awesome figure. Each figure seems to top the previous one.

[@WalshBros]

Totally agree

[@tobiasmikkelsen98]

Sweet! How long did you have to wait to get your order? I ordered a Selene figure from the Underworld franchise three weeks ago and i still haven’t got a shipment sent confirmation. They won’t answer my mails either.

[@WalshBros]

Hello Tobias. I get these free as a trustee of the Harryhausen Foundation. Also I get the first release for approvals and unboxing videos. I know the supply chain is strained due to high demand and shipping issues.

[@CozySingelLife]

Do you know if Star Ace Toys have plans to also make a troglodyte, sabertooth, the giant valrus and so on? I´ve sent them a message but have got no answer yet. It would be so cool if they would make all Harryhausen figures.

[@WalshBros]

There are more coming and Trog is part of that!

[@CozySingelLife]

@@WalshBros OMG That´s good news. Thank you for your quick answer! :)

[@ruiram3088]

I know this Minaton is 50cm tall, but how much more height does his staff add? I’m looking to pick this up but have to know how he’ll fit in the display. Would love a response ASAP if anyone knows. Thanks in advance!

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Brilliant! 🎯

[@WalshBros]

Thanks David.

[@bendavies7893]

Always wanted to see Minaton get into a proper scrap. When I first saw this film I thought he was the coolest character, and I was so excited to see him kick some serious ass. There had been this great build up to what should have been the showdown of the century, but instead he was crushed by a big old stone block. What a let down! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the movie, but I still wish we got to see Minaton and Sinbad fight to the death.

[@halfMTstudios]

I have every figure in this set, they are all amazing but the lack of stability in these figures is really unsettling. How does this stay up? What if there’s a minor shake? It toppled over and breaks. I can’t think of a single statue company that doesn’t have bases as a default. And even if I buy the optional bases (I did on all of them) they don’t have a slot for them to go into. So it’s as good as not having one. This is a major no no.

[@colinmathura-jeffree9829]

Love

[@carlcotton1753]

I really want to win. These other folks don't care if they win. i wanna wanna win! thank you.

[@WalshBros]

Don’t worry you’re in the draw Carl.

[@trisw2059]

Ordered today

[@WalshBros]

Epic choice!

[@trisw2059]

I’ve just sent you a couple of emails john 👍

[@sharkytampy]

hate to say this john and hope you dont mind but is there any way star ace could re do the trogladyte model ive seen at thier show on a facebook page as it is awful and looks nothing like the original and loads of people have said it so i dont think it would sell well

[@WalshBros]

That one has been axed as the body was wrong too

[@sharkytampy]

@@WalshBros ok then yeh i was gonna say. are they redoing it ?

[@sharkytampy]

@@WalshBros yeh it looked fat ha ha and not skinny as in the film

[@WalshBros]

@@sharkytampy Yes, this was not an approved final sculpt. We have scanned the original model for the new release.

[@sharkytampy]

@@WalshBros oh brilliant thats great news