1994 Farmer Donatello and his Modern Mutant Tractor

Bill · 04-11-2013, 06:46 PM

Hello Dear Dromers, back in 1994 and despite the thousands of lawsuits against Playmates after the release of 1993 Farmer Mike (lol) this “all new” Figure and Vehicle came out.

Like its predecessor, we don´t have a whole front toybox art, again Playmates show us an almost complete window toybox front with a couple of small drawings. Fortunately we still have drawings in all the rest of the toybox, and I would dare to say that there are even better than the ones used for 1993 Farmer Mike, love the Shredder cameo inside the barn, the sheep, the harvest, all looked great. By the way, could you imagine a Farmer Shredder? (No, that would be too much).

The vehicle itself was very good indeed, and the figure was also great, both were “all new” sculpt figure and vehicle (thanks Playmates for not doing a repaint job this time), full of details, love the pipe, the bird.

Again, we can say a lot of negative things about it: goofy, campy, a total lack of respect to the original turtles figures, the end of the toyline, franchise abuse, two years in a row lost forever or just an embarrasment to have or buy this. Like I said in 1993 Farmer Mike thread http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=42112, I think this figure and vehicle are also reat in style, colours, sculpt, concept, I cannot say anything against it. Ok, perhaps Playmates were pulling our legs with these variants but I have seen worst Batman The Animated Series variants, believe me.

Farmer Don and his modern Mutant Tractor did not appear in the original tv series but it perfectly could have been introduced in any episode where Donatello decided to just relax in a Farm
I still haven´t found a good review on youtube of Farmer Don and his modern Mutant Tractor

Here´s featured in the 1994 Playmates toy catalogs (Photos Courtesy of VaughnMichael)

Hope you liked and thanks for reading. What do you think about this vehicle? Nice variant or same ugly mistake? Do you got it? Or do you got both like me?

Any memories you wanna share from where you bought and saw it the very first time?
Thanks for reading and for all your comments and support.

*mikey0* · 04-11-2013, 08:32 PM

I love the illustration of the basic Shredder on the side. Toon Shredder was a better substitute for the time. '93 was the cut off for toy promotion, apparently. Farmer Don never appeared on bed sheets or in a book. The packaging is the best part of the deal for Farmer Don and his Modern Mutant Tractor. Other than that....meh. Why would Don wear those colors?

jiggacrazy · 04-11-2013, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey0

I love the illustration of the basic Shredder on the side. Toon Shredder was a better substitute for the time. '93 was the cut off for toy promotion, apparently. Farmer Don never appeared on bed sheets or in a book. The packaging is the best part of the deal for Farmer Don and his Modern Mutant Tractor. Other than that....meh. Why would Don wear those colors?

Why would Don wear those colors? Why the F%$& would a turtle be a dressed as a farmer?! That's probably the better question.

Shreddhead · 04-11-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggacrazy

Why would Don wear those colors? Why the F%$& would a turtle be a dressed as a farmer?! That's probably the better question.

Ive gotta say ive wondered this since I was a kid. But I was thinking about this today and maybe theyre in exile/ hiding from the Foot at April's farm house, like in the mirage comics. I guess its not too far fetched to think that he threw on some old flannel and jeans while doing yard work incase any passers by got a glimpse. I'm sure thats what Playmates had in mind

Redemption · 04-11-2013, 10:42 PM

I just dont like these farmer toys. Nothing I would want in my collection. It does not fit into the TMNT world as far as I am concerned.

You can tell playmates was out of ideas.

ToSte · 04-11-2013, 11:29 PM

WTF is Shredder doing? Looks like he's trapped under a pile of hay and yelling for help, but alas, Donatello cannot hear his cries over the dull roar of his tractor.

HallamSpaceCadet · 04-26-2017, 04:16 PM

Lawsuits?

What was up with Farmer Mike other than being a hugely unpopular toy?

04-11-2013, 06:46 PM	#1
Bill Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 666	1994 Farmer Donatello and his Modern Mutant Tractor Hello Dear Dromers, back in 1994 and despite the thousands of lawsuits against Playmates after the release of 1993 Farmer Mike (lol) this “all new” Figure and Vehicle came out. Like its predecessor, we don´t have a whole front toybox art, again Playmates show us an almost complete window toybox front with a couple of small drawings. Fortunately we still have drawings in all the rest of the toybox, and I would dare to say that there are even better than the ones used for 1993 Farmer Mike, love the Shredder cameo inside the barn, the sheep, the harvest, all looked great. By the way, could you imagine a Farmer Shredder? (No, that would be too much). The vehicle itself was very good indeed, and the figure was also great, both were “all new” sculpt figure and vehicle (thanks Playmates for not doing a repaint job this time), full of details, love the pipe, the bird. Again, we can say a lot of negative things about it: goofy, campy, a total lack of respect to the original turtles figures, the end of the toyline, franchise abuse, two years in a row lost forever or just an embarrasment to have or buy this. Like I said in 1993 Farmer Mike thread http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=42112, I think this figure and vehicle are also reat in style, colours, sculpt, concept, I cannot say anything against it. Ok, perhaps Playmates were pulling our legs with these variants but I have seen worst Batman The Animated Series variants, believe me. Farmer Don and his modern Mutant Tractor did not appear in the original tv series but it perfectly could have been introduced in any episode where Donatello decided to just relax in a Farm I still haven´t found a good review on youtube of Farmer Don and his modern Mutant Tractor Here´s featured in the 1994 Playmates toy catalogs (Photos Courtesy of VaughnMichael) Hope you liked and thanks for reading. What do you think about this vehicle? Nice variant or same ugly mistake? Do you got it? Or do you got both like me? Any memories you wanna share from where you bought and saw it the very first time? Thanks for reading and for all your comments and support. Last edited by Bill; 04-13-2014 at 07:52 AM.

04-26-2017, 04:16 PM	#7
HallamSpaceCadet Random Punk Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 24	Lawsuits? What was up with Farmer Mike other than being a hugely unpopular toy? Last edited by HallamSpaceCadet; 04-26-2017 at 04:18 PM. Reason: Quoting error

04-11-2013, 08:32 PM	#2
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,095	I love the illustration of the basic Shredder on the side. Toon Shredder was a better substitute for the time. '93 was the cut off for toy promotion, apparently. Farmer Don never appeared on bed sheets or in a book. The packaging is the best part of the deal for Farmer Don and his Modern Mutant Tractor. Other than that....meh. Why would Don wear those colors?

04-11-2013, 10:42 PM	#5
Redemption Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dimension X Posts: 624	I just dont like these farmer toys. Nothing I would want in my collection. It does not fit into the TMNT world as far as I am concerned. You can tell playmates was out of ideas.

04-11-2013, 11:29 PM	#6
ToSte Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 418	WTF is Shredder doing? Looks like he's trapped under a pile of hay and yelling for help, but alas, Donatello cannot hear his cries over the dull roar of his tractor.