MiniKins were distributed in a number of different packs and boxes. Although it is highly unlikely that MiniKins packaging will ever be as sought-after as Cheap Toy packaging, there is definitely a few varieties for collectors to hunt down

This page highlights many of the variations when it comes to MiniKins packaging, as well as some fun promotional material released to advertise MiniKins Series 1


PACKAGING: BOX

MiniKins came in both a standard box, as well as a Gravity Feed display. The Gravity Feed box (below) contains 36 Single Blind Packs (2 figures/pack)

The standard box was just brown cardboard and featured text on the side describing the contents

Gravity Feed
(front)
Gravity Feed
(angle-open)
Gravity Feed
(back)


PACKAGING: BAG

MiniKins come in foil bags. The bag is not inflated, and feels rather flimsy (empty) in hand. This often results in damage to the stickers inside

There are two variations of bags for collectors to purchase. A 'Single Blind Pack' contains 2 mystery figures (typ. 1 Base, 1 Chase) and 2 stickers. A 'Jumbo Blind Pack' contains 3 mystery figures, 1 visible figure, and 4 stickers

Single Blind Pack
(front)
Single Blind Pack
(back)
Jumbo Blind Pack
(front)
Jumbo Blind Pack
(back)


PROMOTIONAL

A couple months prior to distribution, Topps released a Product Release Sales Plan. This .pdf document provided pictures and detailed information of the upcoming release

Click the image below to read the Product Release Sales Plan in its entirety:

MiniKins Product Release Sales Plan

And I can safely say I had never seen a "Garbage Pail Kids Coupon" until MiniKins came around. Target offered a coupon for $1.00 off the purchase of MiniKins

Target Coupon