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Post by drgreenevil on Feb 2, 2023 19:37:06 GMT -5
I really wish someone else would get a crack at the 1990 movie turtles. The NECA ones are great but I'd like to see something with more articulation/playability, even if it were a 3.75 scale. I have kinda been thinking along these lines for awhile too. I keep wondering why Playmates is not coming out with figures along the lines of MOTU Origins. More or less the original/OG figures updated. But it hit me: That is more or less what BST AXN and Super7 are doing. Are Playmates not allowed to do something like that because the other companies are? Do they see no profit in updated retro lines? (But they see profit in the countless re-re-re-re-rereleases and 15x used molds they do come out with?)
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Post by RSCTom on Feb 3, 2023 12:43:15 GMT -5
I really wish someone else would get a crack at the 1990 movie turtles. The NECA ones are great but I'd like to see something with more articulation/playability, even if it were a 3.75 scale. I have kinda been thinking along these lines for awhile too. I keep wondering why Playmates is not coming out with figures along the lines of MOTU Origins. More or less the original/OG figures updated. But it hit me: That is more or less what BST AXN and Super7 are doing. Are Playmates not allowed to do something like that because the other companies are? Do they see no profit in updated retro lines? (But they see profit in the countless re-re-re-re-rereleases and 15x used molds they do come out with?) I think yes, the rights especially with respect to the films have different exclusivities that the cartoons don't seem to. TMNT cartoon has been done by Loyal Subjects, NECA, Playmates, etc etc. At least 'classic' film TMNT seems to have only been done by NECA and I would bet that's on purpose. Playmates did try to do those movie figures at one point but those were basically just junk in the end. As much as it's a nostalgia thing that they have had the license this long it'll be nice to see a fresh take if it comes.
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Post by finnbalor1 on Feb 9, 2023 19:12:27 GMT -5
How long has this Playmates elite line been out? Sorry if this is old and I just seen them but today was the first time I saw them. Just wondering how many waves/figs is made already.
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Captain McKay
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Post by Captain McKay on Feb 9, 2023 20:33:14 GMT -5
I have kinda been thinking along these lines for awhile too. I keep wondering why Playmates is not coming out with figures along the lines of MOTU Origins. More or less the original/OG figures updated. But it hit me: That is more or less what BST AXN and Super7 are doing. Are Playmates not allowed to do something like that because the other companies are? Do they see no profit in updated retro lines? (But they see profit in the countless re-re-re-re-rereleases and 15x used molds they do come out with?) I think yes, the rights especially with respect to the films have different exclusivities that the cartoons don't seem to. TMNT cartoon has been done by Loyal Subjects, NECA, Playmates, etc etc. At least 'classic' film TMNT seems to have only been done by NECA and I would bet that's on purpose. Playmates did try to do those movie figures at one point but those were basically just junk in the end. As much as it's a nostalgia thing that they have had the license this long it'll be nice to see a fresh take if it comes. Yeah, the Playmates movie attempt from several years back (the first instance I can think of where they repainted the 6" super articulated classic cartoon ones) weren't great sadly. And now they just re-released them in that new series with trench coats and hats, or at least Michelangelo and Leonardo from what I've seen. I'm kinda surprised a third party hasn't made a version at all. I guess they're comfortable just releasing the old figures over and over. And somehow, they don't appeal to me because they change. The giant size ones are smaller and all on a Raphael body, the Storage Shell ones have different parts than the originals...might just be nit-picking, but if you're selling me STRICTLY nostalgia, then I want it to be exactly like it was when I was a kid. As for new stuff, I got a black & white Foot Ninja and a second black & white Shredder today. Gonna keep one Shredder mint I think, or maybe trade it down the road for something I can't find. Plus I'm tempted by that new glow in the dark Slash Ultimate from Super7, since I love their regular Slash.
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Post by Captain McKay on Feb 9, 2023 20:33:44 GMT -5
How long has this Playmates elite line been out? Sorry if this is old and I just seen them but today was the first time I saw them. Just wondering how many waves/figs is made already. It's fairly new, I've only seen the disguised movie Mikey and Leo, as well as a cartoon Shredder.
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Post by finnbalor1 on Feb 10, 2023 2:11:59 GMT -5
How long has this Playmates elite line been out? Sorry if this is old and I just seen them but today was the first time I saw them. Just wondering how many waves/figs is made already. It's fairly new, I've only seen the disguised movie Mikey and Leo, as well as a cartoon Shredder. Is there a place on the net with a list of what's available? I seen the ones you named and the Tricepton(? Guess that's how to spell it) and a bunch of the playmates retro line and the bigger Mikey and Leo like the older ones
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Feb 21, 2023 11:43:18 GMT -5
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Post by drgreenevil on Feb 22, 2023 18:40:13 GMT -5
Toynewsi is reporting an early look at the figures for the upcoming Mutant Mayhem movie. They are by Playmates. Guess a few months ago was a giant labeling error. toynewsi.com/216-46324It is not known if these were found in the wild or simply factory samples. The Turtles are definite buys. After that, I don't know. But I do love the ridiculously large head on Rocksteady. I am really hoping this Leatherhead is a Cajun version of the good-guy character. Not just another random mutant baddie. I want a Cajun good-guy version of Leatherhead!!
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Feb 23, 2023 21:14:32 GMT -5
After nothing for months, SEVEN new items in the NECA toon line are hitting Target right now as part of the Haulathon thing. That's five 2-packs, a new Ultimate figure, and the accessory set with the baby turtles.
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Post by sidetrip on Feb 26, 2023 11:02:03 GMT -5
Grabbed the only ManRay at the Target by my house. Super happy to add him to the shelf.
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Post by Chip on Feb 26, 2023 16:40:38 GMT -5
must be nice for people to have found the haulathon stuff ON HAULATHON day
seriously, why does retail just suck at everything? how about we just stop with these stupid "street dates" and " 'thon's"
youre putting out upwards of $700 worth of stuff all at the same time, most of which is craponly die hards/completists really want, instead of main characters. and then its not even done properly because tons of stores didnt even get anything for this big event they plan in advance
completely stupid
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Feb 26, 2023 20:18:43 GMT -5
must be nice for people to have found the haulathon stuff ON HAULATHON day seriously, why does retail just suck at everything? how about we just stop with these stupid "street dates" and " 'thon's" youre putting out upwards of $700 worth of stuff all at the same time, most of which is crap only die hards/completists really want, instead of main characters. and then its not even done properly because tons of stores didnt even get anything for this big event they plan in advance completely stupid Nearly every store put out everything on Friday. That's when I found all the toon sets and bought them.
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Post by Patrick Bateman (original) on Mar 3, 2023 15:53:13 GMT -5
If anyone happens to find the new toon accessory set, I will gladly pay for it and throw some extra money on top. Thought I had it through their site today, went to checkout and then it said it is out of stock. Been to every target in my area and nothing. No NECA at all.
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Post by jumpinjefffarmer on Mar 4, 2023 19:10:00 GMT -5
must be nice for people to have found the haulathon stuff ON HAULATHON day seriously, why does retail just suck at everything? how about we just stop with these stupid "street dates" and " 'thon's" youre putting out upwards of $700 worth of stuff all at the same time, most of which is crap only die hards/completists really want, instead of main characters. and then its not even done properly because tons of stores didnt even get anything for this big event they plan in advance completely stupid Nearly every store put out everything on Friday. That's when I found all the toon sets and bought them. You would
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Mar 4, 2023 20:55:17 GMT -5
Nearly every store put out everything on Friday. That's when I found all the toon sets and bought them. You would Yes, why wouldn't I buy them? I collect the entire line.
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Post by jumpinjefffarmer on Mar 5, 2023 6:11:14 GMT -5
Yes, why wouldn't I buy them? I collect the entire line. I'll bet you do. I'll bet you do
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Post by Chip on Mar 5, 2023 13:43:52 GMT -5
the fact that REX-1 cost $50.00 is flat out disgusting
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Post by drgreenevil on Mar 8, 2023 19:14:36 GMT -5
Playmates is starting to show off their toyline for TMNT: Mutagen Mayhem. toynewsi.com/216-46547A lot of cues taken from the original line. You can see it in the sewer playset and the vehicles. The cycle is a definite. I love how the sewer playset is not 90% cardboard. As long as the price is not astronomical, I will probably pick that up as well. Still on the fence about the figures.
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Post by Captain McKay on Mar 16, 2023 21:48:53 GMT -5
Saw a few things at Target a few days ago. They had the toon sets, and the new Last Ronin. None of the new Archie stuff (a couple Slash figures though) and no new Mirage figures.
Picked up Rex-1, he looks great. I still have to open my Van Helsing Splinter, and black & white Shredder and Foot Soldier.
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Post by newgenandy on Mar 17, 2023 11:30:14 GMT -5
I’m super nostalgic for turtles
As a kid I didn’t have them although I watched the cartoon because my toy money went primarily on video games and hasbros. So I don’t follow them closely but love stuff I see like the neca cartoon turtles etc
I just saw the new playmates shell storage in smyths (think they were target exclusives in the states maybe last year?) and they’re very reasonably priced and they look great, slightly off the vintage ones colour wise etc but size and packaging very faithful.
Without reading back here did anyone pick them up? What were people’s thoughts etc? I’m very tempted to just pick those up and have the 4 turtles
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