NECA TMNT Speculation Thread. 2016 and beyond - Page 6

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

one of my friends who is a youtube reviewer says he believes these figures might see a retail release just not as a box set

"Based on the extensive tooling on these figures, i guarantee that NECA isn't just gonna let these be SDCC ONLY exclusives. Relax guys...Granted, the box set probably will be exclusive. But i am willing to bet that these figures will make their way to retail as individual sort of figures. Just wait..."

I really hope so. These look pretty cool.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

I really hope so. These look pretty cool.

I agree. Has anyone tweeted or sent a pic to Playmates to show them what actual effort looks like.

Lordmylar06 · 05-23-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

I agree. Has anyone tweeted or sent a pic to Playmates to show them what actual effort looks like.

Please don't! The last thing we need is Playmates getting their feelings hurt and blocking these from release.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordmylar06

Please don't! The last thing we need is Playmates getting their feelings hurt and blocking these from release.

Playmates won't block these from release. Playmates doesn't give a **** about most things. They don't even respond to social media

imevilduckie · 05-23-2016, 11:10 AM

I'm pretty stoked about these. Very cool-looking.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 11:24 AM

Word on the facebook is people are pretty upset this is an SDCC Exclusive. Neca would be shooting themselves in the foot if they don't retail these

*plastroncafe* · 05-23-2016, 11:32 AM

Very curious about the price point. That'll be the limiting factor for me.
Well...that and the line.

useasneeded4pain · 05-23-2016, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordmylar06

Please don't! The last thing we need is Playmates getting their feelings hurt and blocking these from release.

I'm sure Playmates is aware of their existence.

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Word on the facebook is people are pretty upset this is an SDCC Exclusive. Neca would be shooting themselves in the foot if they don't retail these

Maybe something in NECA's agreement prevents these from hitting brick-and-mortar retail? I hope not, but I expect NECA will want to release these in as many ways they're legally able.

*sdp* · 05-23-2016, 11:46 AM

I also think these being original sculpts that they wouldnt break even with an exclusive release. I only want one. I love the sculpts and the idea but don't want a full set of pixelated turtles.

Scratch that. I do want them all but I can't justify the space. That's what i meant to say.

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Originally Posted by plastroncafe

Very curious about the price point. That'll be the limiting factor for me.
Well...that and the line.

Well for what it's worth the two box sets likely wont be much more expensive than buyingeing all four SHFiguarts OT turtles. My guess would be around $150 for each box set max.

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Word on the facebook is people are pretty upset this is an SDCC Exclusive. Neca would be shooting themselves in the foot if they don't retail these

Due to Playmate's iron grip on the retail license, this is likely the only way NECA could get these figures into the hands of collectors. If they had it their way, NECA would do a retail line in a heartbeat. Plus a 6" GI Joe series, but Hasbro would never allow it.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Due to Playmate's iron grip on the retail license, this is likely the only way NECA could get these figures into the hands of collectors. If they had it their way, NECA would do a retail line in a heartbeat. Plus a 6" GI Joe series, but Hasbro would never allow it.

If Neca can do those 1/4th scale Henson turtles in retail I don't see why they can't do those turtles in retail. Playmates can suck it for all I care.

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

If Neca can do those 1/4th scale Henson turtles in retail I don't see why they can't do those turtles in retail. Playmates can suck it for all I care.

Scale matters. Playmates has the license for 4-6" figures. NECA could probably do these video game turtles in Quarter scale if they wanted to, but not a retail release of 6" figures. (as far as I am aware).

Same reason that MONDO did their comics turtles in 1/6 scale.

*sdp* · 05-23-2016, 12:24 PM

F-ck Playmates.

Still, I'm sure they'll release these in another way, either with the old movies or a packaged version of the video game. No way they made new sculpts for a limited exclusive, they would lose so much money on that.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Scale matters. Playmates has the license for 4-6" figures. NECA could probably do these video game turtles in Quarter scale if they wanted to, but not a retail release of 6" figures. (as far as I am aware).

Same reason that MONDO did their comics turtles in 1/6 scale.

these new SDCC ones are 7 inch figures so they can retail release them

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

these new SDCC ones are 7 inch figures so they can retail release them

6-7" is pretty much the same thing, so no. For the record, I wish Playmate's was out of the picture too, but they're not. So other companies have to figure out creative alternatives to making TMNT figures. Larger scale, limited releases etc.

*Ninturtle* · 05-23-2016, 12:53 PM

I love the Foot Soldiers and Shredder but the pixelation on the turtles seems a bit too dark in the black areas.

useasneeded4pain · 05-23-2016, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

these new SDCC ones are 7 inch figures so they can retail release them

The NECA website says they "stand approximately 6” tall" for both sets.

http://necaonline.com/56438/blog/san...ox-sets-video/

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 01:31 PM

"Only way we are able to make TMNT in this scale is for cons only and sold in sets. License restrictions no retail"--Randy via Twitter

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

"Only way we are able to make TMNT in this scale is for cons only and sold in sets. License restrictions no retail"--Randy via Twitter

GRRRRRRRRRRRr **** you Playmates

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 01:40 PM

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GRRRRRRRRRRRr **** you Playmates

Exactly. Anyways, these will be $100 per set.

05-23-2016, 11:24 AM	#106
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,287	Word on the facebook is people are pretty upset this is an SDCC Exclusive. Neca would be shooting themselves in the foot if they don't retail these __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

05-23-2016, 12:24 PM	#113
sdp Megan Fox = April Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 9,999	F-ck Playmates. Still, I'm sure they'll release these in another way, either with the old movies or a packaged version of the video game. No way they made new sculpts for a limited exclusive, they would lose so much money on that. __________________ *Bye* *TMNT !!! I'm unaliving tonight* Click to join The Drome Discord server

05-23-2016, 11:10 AM	#105
imevilduckie Foot Soldier Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 133	I'm pretty stoked about these. Very cool-looking.

05-23-2016, 12:53 PM	#116
Ninturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 1,534	I love the Foot Soldiers and Shredder but the pixelation on the turtles seems a bit too dark in the black areas.

05-23-2016, 01:31 PM	#118
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	"Only way we are able to make TMNT in this scale is for cons only and sold in sets. License restrictions no retail"--Randy via Twitter