NECA 1/4 scale Henson Turtles!!! - Page 9

TheMasterTurtle · 02-18-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Coro

Looks like they yanked them. I have a wholesale account with them, went to look at the margin on them and they are gone:/

On a side note I found this...
http://www.entertainmentearth.com/pr...number=RU32755

I am ordering a few cases of them. Lots of "Out of the Shadows" products coming around July it looks like.

edit: ITS BACK ON THERE!
edit2: ITS GONE AGAIN- WTF are they doing!?!?

Really strange. Every time I click on it I see it. What does it say when it disappears? No longer available? Item doesn't exist?

TheMasterTurtle · 02-18-2016, 09:59 PM

NECA confirmed via Twitter that the final product will not have gaps in the elbows - stressing the nameplate said *not final

Zak The Neutrino · 02-18-2016, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

We still appreciate you having looked into this all Coro - at least you know as many of us as possible will support you. Ill be getting all the SHF figures through you.

With the news that Coro isn't able (at this point at least) able to get these to make it worth his while, I have gone to my backup which tends to be EntertainmentEarth for collectibles not sold in regular retail stores.

For those interested, their price is $96.99 shipped currently. Not much but about a $10 savings compared to BBTS once you include shipping

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/pr...9#.VsYQY_krLIU

I did BBTS so I could use my pile of loot. So EE doesn't charge shipping?

TheMasterTurtle · 02-18-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zak The Neutrino

I did BBTS so I could use my pile of loot. So EE doesn't charge shipping?

Something like $14.95 is an included shipping and handling fee making this guy like $80ish before shipping.

I really wonder what the markup on this
Thing is.

Zak The Neutrino · 02-18-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

Something like $14.95 is an included shipping and handling fee making this guy like $80ish before shipping.

I really wonder what the markup on this
Thing is.

I should see if my friend that owns the toy store up here will apply for a Neca account.

*Coro* · 02-18-2016, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zak The Neutrino

I should see if my friend that owns the toy store up here will apply for a Neca account.

I contacted NECA today- they said they are slammed for accounts after toy fair and it will be a bit before they can get to me FYI.

I too am interested in what the wholesale is on this.

*Donnie* · 02-19-2016, 09:38 PM

I apologize if this has been answered previously, but:

1) Will there be Exclusive Editions?
2) Do we know who the next Turtle is/when they will be released?

psychturtle · 02-19-2016, 09:41 PM

Raphael should be next

Otter · 02-19-2016, 10:13 PM

The prototype Donnie is amazing...

... it never occurred to me to curb my enthusiasm until I'd seen what the other three turtles look like.

What makes you say Raph?

DevilSpooky · 02-19-2016, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by psychturtle

Raphael should be next

They said they where doing the final touches on Leo's sculpt, shouldn't he be next?

Ectomane · 02-19-2016, 10:44 PM

I find it interesting that they went with Donatello first. Maybe they can show Playmates that Donnie will sell when you actually put effort into your product.

TheMasterTurtle · 02-19-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ectomane

I find it interesting that they went with Donatello first. Maybe they can show Playmates that Donnie will sell when you actually put effort into your product.

Interestingly Sideshow also released him first in their statue set and he's definitely the hardest to get.i love Donny but it seems like he's the turtle to test the market on cause you can get away with making a lower number. Don't know.

*ProactiveMan* · 02-20-2016, 07:27 AM

There has to be something to the 'Donatello is the worst selling Turtle' thing... what would Playmates have to gain making it up?

psychturtle · 02-20-2016, 07:42 AM

I have no insight. I just figured since there are already Raph molds and sculpts out there that they would make him next.

Logically though, I could see them doing Leo, Mikey, and then Raph in terms of release. We will see I guess. Cant wait!

Bran The Man · 02-20-2016, 11:20 AM

I would be happy with Leonardo or Raphael next. Leo was always my favorite after Donatello. Something tells me they went with Donatello first just to get him out, and after this they may go from most popular to least popular, so I could actually see Raphael or Michelangelo being next. But if they finalizing sculpts on Leo, then that probably means he's next.

I contacted Randy from NECA about the elbow gap. I heard people saying on the forums that it wouldn't be on the final figure, but I needed to hear that from the source. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. He got back to me with this:

And I know that it says "prototype", but I also know some final figures can end up worse than the prototype, not better.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-20-2016, 11:38 AM

Why would anyone even consider thinking that the elbow gap would be a part of the final product?

That's just silly, this isn't Playmates.

Otter · 02-20-2016, 01:24 PM

I'm glad you asked the question. I appreciate the peace of mind.

I know it's a long shot, but I would LOVE a trenchcoated-variant of Raph.

... in fact, I'd prefer it if I could only pick one.

mikeyatemypizza · 02-20-2016, 02:05 PM

I contacted Randy from NECA about the elbow gap. I heard people saying on the forums that it wouldn't be on the final figure, but I needed to hear that from the source. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
Amazing how that is the same answer I gave you.
And I know that it says "prototype", but I also know some final figures can end up worse than the prototype, not better.[/QUOTE]
Considering this proto is 1:6th scale I don't see them screwing it up when they up size it.
My one concern is will they do all four. I have an army of gorilla soldiers forever waiting reinforcements.

Otter · 02-24-2016, 04:55 AM

Gah!

I keep coming back here looking for news.

Over the last few days I have fully justified 18" turtles, and convinced myself that they won't look out of place in my collection (even though they totally will).

nellyp · 02-24-2016, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Gah!

I keep coming back here looking for news.

Over the last few days I have fully justified 18" turtles, and convinced myself that they won't look out of place in my collection (even though they totally will).

They will look out of place...cause they will stand out as a great focal point to a collection. They will really catch the eye.

Generally my partner draws the line on me getting the really expensive collector figures (she just doesn't see the value) but I am gonna have to tell her that these are something that can't be passed up. I'll just tell her straight up that as the man of the house I am making the decision and she will just have to accept it. Then after I buy her something reasonably expensive to get her to stop being mad at me I'm sure she will be ok with it.

02-18-2016, 09:59 PM	#162
TheMasterTurtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,113	NECA confirmed via Twitter that the final product will not have gaps in the elbows - stressing the nameplate said *not final __________________ Do you have any Dinosaucers or a lead on where to get anything related to the show? PM Me Please! Check out my collection! http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=39766

02-19-2016, 10:44 PM	#171
Ectomane Random Punk Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 31	I find it interesting that they went with Donatello first. Maybe they can show Playmates that Donnie will sell when you actually put effort into your product. __________________

02-20-2016, 07:27 AM	#173
ProactiveMan Spooky ghost Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Western Australia Posts: 2,266	There has to be something to the 'Donatello is the worst selling Turtle' thing... what would Playmates have to gain making it up? __________________ ProactiveMan!

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Why would anyone even consider thinking that the elbow gap would be a part of the final product? That's just silly, this isn't Playmates. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-20-2016, 02:05 PM	#178
mikeyatemypizza Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Terra Posts: 211	I contacted Randy from NECA about the elbow gap. I heard people saying on the forums that it wouldn't be on the final figure, but I needed to hear that from the source. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. Amazing how that is the same answer I gave you. And I know that it says "prototype", but I also know some final figures can end up worse than the prototype, not better.[/QUOTE] Considering this proto is 1:6th scale I don't see them screwing it up when they up size it. My one concern is will they do all four. I have an army of gorilla soldiers forever waiting reinforcements. Last edited by mikeyatemypizza; 02-21-2016 at 12:21 PM.

02-19-2016, 09:38 PM	#167
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,240	I apologize if this has been answered previously, but: 1) Will there be Exclusive Editions? 2) Do we know who the next Turtle is/when they will be released?

02-19-2016, 09:41 PM	#168
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	Raphael should be next

02-19-2016, 10:13 PM	#169
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 717	The prototype Donnie is amazing... ... it never occurred to me to curb my enthusiasm until I'd seen what the other three turtles look like. What makes you say Raph?

02-20-2016, 07:42 AM	#174
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I have no insight. I just figured since there are already Raph molds and sculpts out there that they would make him next. Logically though, I could see them doing Leo, Mikey, and then Raph in terms of release. We will see I guess. Cant wait!

02-20-2016, 11:20 AM	#175
Bran The Man Thug Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 62	I would be happy with Leonardo or Raphael next. Leo was always my favorite after Donatello. Something tells me they went with Donatello first just to get him out, and after this they may go from most popular to least popular, so I could actually see Raphael or Michelangelo being next. But if they finalizing sculpts on Leo, then that probably means he's next. I contacted Randy from NECA about the elbow gap. I heard people saying on the forums that it wouldn't be on the final figure, but I needed to hear that from the source. I figured it couldn't hurt to ask. He got back to me with this: And I know that it says "prototype", but I also know some final figures can end up worse than the prototype, not better.

02-20-2016, 01:24 PM	#177
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 717	I'm glad you asked the question. I appreciate the peace of mind. I know it's a long shot, but I would LOVE a trenchcoated-variant of Raph. ... in fact, I'd prefer it if I could only pick one.

02-24-2016, 04:55 AM	#179
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 717	Gah! I keep coming back here looking for news. Over the last few days I have fully justified 18" turtles, and convinced myself that they won't look out of place in my collection (even though they totally will).