NECA TMNT Speculation Thread. 2016 and beyond

[Lil Karai]

Originally Posted by Turnstone

I have been following their Twitter closely, and I haven't heard a single thing. Maybe they want to surprise us out of left field. I don't know. The movie line has been selling very well for them. I'm sure if they were to delve more into the movie universe, they would continue to find increasing sales. I would settle for just the movie shredder at this point but I would really love also a super shredder, tokka, and Rahzar if they could only get the rights to the second film. I did see where Randy said they had no interest in doing the second movie though. That would really make for a great set up.

I only remember them saying about 6 months ago that they'd like to get the 4 turtles released before they hint at or even decide to do any additional figures in that scale. They've said recently that sales have been great and hence the restocks.

I'd really really REALLY like a 1/4 scale movie Shredder!

[AquaParade]

Originally Posted by EddieNES

I'd take a Danny, Charles, and Keno 1/4 scale.

Danny better have a Walkman accessory.

You've woken a burning desire within me.

[Btown]

Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I'd really really REALLY like a 1/4 scale movie Shredder!

this is what i want more than anything followed by splinter.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

Unless the specific agreement NECA has for Turtles merchandise as a whole prohibits them from doing so, which it may well do, then hypothetical Henson 7" figures wouldn't necessarily have to wait for a con, they might just sneak out with little pre-hype to channels like Toys R Us like I believe the Bale/Keaton Batman, Ledger Joker, and similar 1/4 --> 7" scale-downs have been happening.

Iirc Randy already confirmed that the DVD loophole don't work on the TMNT license, at least with the current license agreement. They have managed to soften up to selling the Con exclusives in limited numbers online, which was not a part of the original agreement.

[ProactiveMan]

Originally Posted by EddieNES

I'd take a Danny, Charles, and Keno 1/4 scale.

Danny better have a Walkman accessory.

You seriously want an 18" Charles Pennington figure?

[AquaParade]

What's the current status on the TMNT toy rights anyway?

Playmates holds them for an indefinite amount of time? Viacom would like to work more with Neca but their hands are tied?

Just throwing out guesses here. Thanks

[EddieNES]

Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

You seriously want an 18" Charles Pennington figure?

I would take Casey, Shredder, Splinter, Foot Soldier, April, Tokka, Rahzar, Super Shredder, Tatsu, Danny, Charles, Keno, Professor, and the Police Chief.

In that order for $99 a pop. No question.

[DonnieLaForge]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Iirc Randy already confirmed that the DVD loophole don't work on the TMNT license, at least with the current license agreement. They have managed to soften up to selling the Con exclusives in limited numbers online, which was not a part of the original agreement.

I've never entirely understood what this "DVD loophole" is, but I have seen all the 1/4 --> 7" scale-down figures I listed sitting on the shelf at TRU with no DVD (well, except for Joker, who came out when I wasn't paying attention to toys for awhile). If you could explain it to me that would be interesting to understand once and for all.

[Candy Kappa]

Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

I've never entirely understood what this "DVD loophole" is, but I have seen all the 1/4 --> 7" scale-down figures I listed sitting on the shelf at TRU with no DVD (well, except for Joker, who came out when I wasn't paying attention to toys for awhile). If you could explain it to me that would be interesting to understand once and for all.

It started with NECA releasing the Video Game Apparence Batman with its proper 1989 colors for the 25th anniversary packed with the Diamond Deluxe version of the movie back in 1989.

Basically they figures out the loophole of releasing D.C. figures as pack-ins, i.e. they didn't count as toys but as home media release so they could be sold at retail. And later they got to release Begins Batman and Arkham Harley as TRU exclusives.

That loophole is not available with the TMNT license, hence only 1/4th scale figures are the only action figures available for retail stores inside the US.

[inaheap]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

They have managed to soften up to selling the Con exclusives in limited numbers online, which was not a part of the original agreement.

If I understood correctly the restriction for selling only at the con and not their online store as well was from con itself not Playmates. It makes sense. The point of con exclusives is to draw people to the con.

[DonnieLaForge]

Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

It started with NECA releasing the Video Game Apparence Batman with its proper 1989 colors for the 25th anniversary packed with the Diamond Deluxe version of the movie back in 1989.

Basically they figures out the loophole of releasing D.C. figures as pack-ins, i.e. they didn't count as toys but as home media release so they could be sold at retail. And later they got to release Begins Batman and Arkham Harley as TRU exclusives.

That loophole is not available with the TMNT license, hence only 1/4th scale figures are the only action figures available for retail stores inside the US.

How is it that today, I can still walk into the TRU nearest to me, and find Keaton Batman in his own package with no DVD in or attached to it on the shelf over by the other toys? And I do mean that, I have gone there several times in the past few months and they are still sitting there. Were they literally bundled together with DVDs in the same package, or was it some kind of "buy the DVD and get this separate thing with it..." and somehow now they are just clearing out the figures alone? Have been confused about this every time I see them, but glad because I got one for myself!

[Candy Kappa]

I donno, I don't live in the US, so I've never seen any NECA DC figures in the wild. But iirc someone on the Fwoosh forum mentioned that the later batches came without the DVD in the package.

[cloud]

Originally Posted by Turnstone

Maybe you guys should voice your concerns to Randy on Twitter. He's been a real jerk though lately so walk carefully. I wouldn't put all your eggs in one basket concerning the Henson figures being made to a smaller scale. He didn't say it was a done deal but more like hinted it it could be a possibility.

I can't imagine the smaller scale matching these larger scale in detail and overall cool factor. The larger scale just seems like it will always be superior. I don't collect larger scale figures as a whole but these are just masterpieces.

I would put it this way. There must be a reason why NECA isn't so willing to open up with these loophole figures. One thing they don't want to want fans feel like they can take it for granted. It's one thing we were fortunate to see a 7" movie Batman, TV Batman and movie Superman but then to take it for granted to that we will be getting the next 1/4 scale figures shrunk down would probably lead to disappointment. At the end we didn't get a 7" scale movie Catwoman or Penguin or TV Robin.

If fans really want to see these in a shrunk down scale, the less we talk about it the better. Playmate will probably say something about it when it gets too much hype and they feel like their glory is being stolen away from NECA.
Let NECA do what they do best, deliver what they can and explore what they can get around with and be surprised! We've already gotten 6" scale Fred Wolf Turtles and the movie Turtles from Playmates. And 1/4 Turtles will not probably remain as masterpieces until nobody plays with toys anymore.

[cloud]

Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

How is it that today, I can still walk into the TRU nearest to me, and find Keaton Batman in his own package with no DVD in or attached to it on the shelf over by the other toys? And I do mean that, I have gone there several times in the past few months and they are still sitting there. Were they literally bundled together with DVDs in the same package, or was it some kind of "buy the DVD and get this separate thing with it..." and somehow now they are just clearing out the figures alone? Have been confused about this every time I see them, but glad because I got one for myself!

I'm honestly just happy that it happened and not going to ask too many questions.

[ProactiveMan]

Originally Posted by EddieNES

I would take Casey, Shredder, Splinter, Foot Soldier, April, Tokka, Rahzar, Super Shredder, Tatsu, Danny, Charles, Keno, Professor, and the Police Chief.

In that order for $99 a pop. No question.

If NECA made a Chief Sterns figure, I'd buy it and put it next to my Hot Toys Carl Winslow. Then make sure there were no gas leaks in my bedroom.

[Nelson]

Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/867096614879592449

Look at Shredder's arm, just behind his blades. Two little black lines highlighting his musculature.

Yeah, that's exactly what I mean.

Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/867096614879592449
The turtles themselves don't appear to have any black lines that I can see.

You can see them on the turtles' plastrons. I think the figures will probably look like this:





It will be more noticeable on characters that use lighter colors like Krang and April if NECA gets to make them.

Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

You seriously want an 18" Charles Pennington figure?

Who wouldn't?

[inaheap]

Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I only remember them saying about 6 months ago that they'd like to get the 4 turtles released before they hint at or even decide to do any additional figures in that scale. They've said recently that sales have been great and hence the restocks.

I'd really really REALLY like a 1/4 scale movie Shredder!

I'd take a movie one accurate Shredder in almost any scale other than life size.

I got to thinking that it looks to me that 8 slices make a whole pizza for the 1/4 scale turtles. I have been enjoying the possibilities this creates.

[D Piddy 1982]

I guess this is the best thread to stick this atrocity in!

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[go_ninja84]

Originally Posted by D Piddy 1982

I guess this is the best thread to stick this atrocity in!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=322561157490

that is the crappiest bunch of crap i have seen ):l somebody shoot this idiot

[tmntfannumerouno]

Originally Posted by D Piddy 1982

I guess this is the best thread to stick this atrocity in!

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=322561157490

NYCC exclusives??