Update: Doktor A’s figures will actually be released window boxed, so you know exactly who you’re getting. Thanks for the info John.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, I have a new found love for MINDstyle. When did it start? I can pin-point the exact moment, it’s when they made Kathie Olivas’ art available to me for prices that my wallet could afford to lose. Then, MINDstyle went on to bring news during SDCC of Brandt’s blind boxes and just refreshed my feelings for them all over again. Now, MINDstyle is seriously spoiling me (because somehow the world revolves around me, right?) with news of Doktor A’s Mechtorians.

Their official press release has arrived! More like TRE totally beat me to the punch line and posted about them. But it’s true, Kathie Olivas’ Scavengers have finally arrived. The release date has been set for June 20th with a SRP of $11.99– there is a need to complain though. When I first spoke to representatives at the company, they thought the packaging would most likely be open-window display. It seems, although the packaging is done really well, that window display is not the route they went [may be wrong since there aren't more detailed photos of the packaging]. That means, our wallets won’t be spared.

I had a couple comments/concerns about the information Mindstlye had on their site.

1. I like that they’ve placed so much priority into the packaging. I believe they went as far as saying: “The flip top gift box is closed by a magnet and comes with a slip cover. We’ve found collectors find the packaging equally as important, so we’ve made every effort to create something that is worth keeping.” I don’t think I can express how glad I am that they really focused on packaging because I’m one of those people. The kind of people who carefully and strategically open a box so the packaging will seem untouched. Yay!!
2. There’s a detailed list of apparently 13 production pieces that will have approx. 2000 pieces in production. But then there’s a whole other list of “exclusives” per shop/location. Do you know how much confusion this is bringing to my life? I want to own them all… now not only will I have to deal with blind boxes (if they are in fact blind) but I’ll have to deal with making connections in other cities in order to have them all in my possession. You can check out a lot more at MindStyle’s blog.

p.s. I’m not even sure this post makes any sense… I keep getting distracted from the post.

It is necessary to state this before I continue with this post: I am in love with Kathie Olivas. Not just Kathie though, I’m in lust for Tara McPherson too. Both are very strong and amazing artists in general, but in the vinyl world they rule. I had the pleasure of getting Kathie’s sketch in my soul book this weekend, thanks to Dacosta who gave both Kathie and Brandt my book- I’ll post pics of my tags later.

On to Kathie’s Scavengers. These little creatures stand about 4″ tall and are also part of Mindstyle’s upcoming releases. They’re slated for a summer release and will most likely be window boxed… or so I’m told. They’re looking out for our wallets. I’m truly excited for this upcoming release.