I don't think the mini's will replace GLOWs. I do think they will get even more people interested in the entire HL line. Only time will tell if this is a good or bad thing. I think they will make it possible for even better reproductions in the LE ranks without pricing them out of people's reach. I will probably buy some if they include items not available in a current LE or GLOW without truly banqrupting myself. Dennis