NECA 2017 SDCC TMNT exclusive set(s)

[TurtleManiac]

Was it in NECA's contract to not be allowed to sculpt new arms and legs for Shredder? Because they did an excellent job on the new head and upper body, but re-using the other parts makes it look like a half done job. Or is it really worth re-using old parts from Mirage Comics Shredder and Foot Soldier just to save some money? Because if they were going for toon accuracy, re-using those parts doesn't make sense, Cartoon Shredder doesn't have those black wraps around the wrists, has metal straps attached to armor, etc.

http://www.thetechnodrome.com/images...Shredder17.jpg

Looking at the gallery I can't help but notice all the parts that were re-used, like Foot Soldier's belt being extra wide, or the bottom of Shredder's shirt got painted black to blend in with the pants, since these parts were really based on Mirage Comics. Would've been awesome if they were all new sculpts to be 100% toon accurate, including the armor.

[TurtleWA]

Originally Posted by 909 Turtle Fan

That throwback case is sweet, I still have my original one. It would be cool if Neca released a 3-pack foot solider set or another type of accessory pack to go with this set.

Yeah good ideas! Or what about the NECA turtle Party Wagon. NYCC maybe? A guy can dream I suppose.

[DestronMirage22]

Not my discovery, but someone on Twitter pointed this out from the Sewer Mutation Warrior Alien's description:
The Weyland-Yutani outpost is DX-5.1.1.8.7, as in Dimension X, November 5th (episode air date), from the 1987 series.

Really cool easter egg on NECA's part.

[tmntfannumerouno]

Originally Posted by TurtleManiac

Was it in NECA's contract to not be allowed to sculpt new arms and legs for Shredder? Because they did an excellent job on the new head and upper body, but re-using the other parts makes it look like a half done job. Or is it really worth re-using old parts from Mirage Comics Shredder and Foot Soldier just to save some money? Because if they were going for toon accuracy, re-using those parts doesn't make sense, Cartoon Shredder doesn't have those black wraps around the wrists, has metal straps attached to armor, etc.

http://www.thetechnodrome.com/images...Shredder17.jpg

Looking at the gallery I can't help but notice all the parts that were re-used, like Foot Soldier's belt being extra wide, or the bottom of Shredder's shirt got painted black to blend in with the pants, since these parts were really based on Mirage Comics. Would've been awesome if they were all new sculpts to be 100% toon accurate, including the armor.

Compared to the alternative which is making these all from scratch(customs). I'm willing to take these as is and do the fixes myself. Now I just need someone to pick me up a set.

[drag0nfeathers]

So am I understanding correctly that they will have only 200 for preorders on the NECA site on the 20th for non con attendees?

Sounds like a bloodbath

[tmntfannumerouno]

Originally Posted by Lil Karai

This is their Aliens SDCC exclusive this year. "Sewer mutation alien warrior" aka a pizza monster homage from the FW cartoon.
http://news.toyark.com/2017/06/02/se...clusive-254608

This one figure will only be available to attendees and thru their Alien Club online
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The bio is a nice merging of Aliens lore with the plot of the cartoon episode.

In regards to the TMNT collector's set- take note- JUNE 20th for preorders
https://s18.postimg.org/hlv8cyq5l/IMG_9837.jpgfree picture upload

Originally Posted by drag0nfeathers

So am I understanding correctly that they will have only 200 for preorders on the NECA site on the 20th for non con attendees?

Sounds like a bloodbath

Where did you pull that number from?

[drag0nfeathers]

Originally Posted by tmntfannumerouno

Where did you pull that number from?

Oh sorry! I think I misread another post saying that got confirmation it was 200. It was vague but after rereading the thread again I think they were talking about price.

So the set is limited to 5000, but we don't know what is allotted for online vs. the con I guess until we get more details then?

[go_ninja84]

Originally Posted by drag0nfeathers

Oh sorry! I think I misread another post saying that got confirmation it was 200. It was vague but after rereading the thread again I think they were talking about price.

So the set is limited to 5000, but we don't know what is allotted for online vs. the con I guess until we get more details then?

I said that but I meant price was 200. The sets are limited to 5000 I did not see anywhere a certain amount was to non attendees

[drag0nfeathers]

Originally Posted by go_ninja84

I said that but I meant price was 200. The sets are limited to 5000 I did not see anywhere a certain amount was to non attendees

Yea I figured that part out about that number being the price after I reread the thread. Sorry about the misunderstanding there.

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Originally Posted by TurtleManiac

Was it in NECA's contract to not be allowed to sculpt new arms and legs for Shredder? Because they did an excellent job on the new head and upper body, but re-using the other parts makes it look like a half done job. Or is it really worth re-using old parts from Mirage Comics Shredder and Foot Soldier just to save some money? Because if they were going for toon accuracy, re-using those parts doesn't make sense, Cartoon Shredder doesn't have those black wraps around the wrists, has metal straps attached to armor, etc.

http://www.thetechnodrome.com/images...Shredder17.jpg

Looking at the gallery I can't help but notice all the parts that were re-used, like Foot Soldier's belt being extra wide, or the bottom of Shredder's shirt got painted black to blend in with the pants, since these parts were really based on Mirage Comics. Would've been awesome if they were all new sculpts to be 100% toon accurate, including the armor.

Contracts don't really work that way. Rarely goes that specific.
That being said. It's most likely a cost thing.
It's funny that something similar happened with my DreamEx Shredder. He came with the the armor pieces separate so I have to dress him into his armor. I got him all suit up and opened the plastic bag that holds the cape and realize there's two arm bands that it came with that you can put on his forearms. Guess you have 2 looks for him for the DreamEx version..

[D Piddy 1982]

Originally Posted by The Purple Dragon

Now I wasn't referring directly to you,but there have been a lot off complaints about price,exclusive and why they don't number the sets.now if you are not a serious collector why bother asking them to number the sets??.as off now it doesn't matter if you get the set from sdcc or china because they are off same quality.now I don't say there will be some rejected in between and whene the original batch are sold out we will see lesser quality bootlegs of the popular sets.its doubtful we will see it on the arcade set possibly the nycc set and most likely this year sdcc set but time will tell.
If you did look at my last post I did say its a big difference in quality etc in the old mirage tube sets and last year sdcc set and to date so it's no reason to be rude.i got some sets of both original and bootlegs,so I know the difference and I can tell you that I got some of the first bootlegs and they hold better than my originals.

I’m surprised anyone is against numbering the sets. Personally, I don’t see a problem with it. Yes I said I’m not a serious collector, but if I ever had the opportunity to buy a set off eBay in a few years’ time it would be nice to know if it was one of the…”early” sets.

I know you are arguing your point that there is no difference between the early con sets and the China sets, but it would just be nice to know. I’m glad you’re passionate about defending the Chinese product. I work for a company that makes plastics products in the UK, Dubai and China. I know for a fact that some high quality grades of plastic cannot be purchased in China, so they use materials that are as close as possible. Also when moulding in Dubai the conditions such as temperature and humidity can affect the quality of the mouldings. So I do believe from my own experiences that although small, there may be some differences between the first sets and the follow up sets from China.

They’re not numbering anyway, so the anti-serialisation brigade can remain happy.

Price – this seems OK to me, not a problem for what we are getting.

Exclusivity – it annoys me this is US only, but that’s not a NECA issue, that’s a Playmates one as far as I understand it.

And I’m sorry you found my previous post rude, it wasn’t meant to be and didn’t seem that way to me when I read back over it. But if I unintentionally offended you I apologise.

[Lil Karai]

Parts re-use is what helps to bring these figures in at $25 each, and to make it even financially worth it for NECA to do these 'con exclusive, limited issue sets. New steel mold (tooling) construction for new pieces is extremely expensive.

Doesn't bother me a bit. There is quite a lot of new tooling and sculpting in the enemy figures, especially where it counts, so I'm good with that.

[Fozzy Badfeet]

Hoping the NECA site doesn't crash and we all have an opportunity to place an order.

[Lil Karai]

Full preorder details for 6/20, 6/21, 6/22
Read all the fine print
http://news.toyark.com/2017/06/06/de...07#more-255107

[go_ninja84]

This actually does sound like a bloodbath

[TheMasterTurtle]

Originally Posted by go_ninja84

This actually does sound like a bloodbath

Unless they only make like 500 available on the website I really don't see an issue. The Mirage set was available nearly all day and extras were put up on neca online after SDCC. There's twice as many of these and I really don't think it'll be a challenge to get (for the US residents, I know it sucks for everyone else).

I think the $200 price limit is fair but I think it'll also deter some of the scalpers.

[TurtleWA]

Originally Posted by go_ninja84

This actually does sound like a bloodbath

I'm sure the messaging has been careful crafted to ensure maximum sales success. Does NECA have an advertising budget for TMNT. I am curious what those main review websites got. Someone told me in sales you want to create a sense of urgency. Sometimes it's true sometimes only hype.

Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

Unless they only make like 500 available on the website I really don't see an issue. The Mirage set was available nearly all day and extras were put up on neca online after SDCC. There's twice as many of these and I really don't think it'll be a challenge to get (for the US residents, I know it sucks for everyone else).

I think the $200 price limit is fair but I think it'll also deter some of the scalpers.

Scalpers take preorders now for bigger ticket items. Already on eBay, lame. I think selling the figs from the pack individually is how it will have to work out for the scalpers. I can't see someone paying $350 but maybe $40 imho

[Fozzy Badfeet]

Originally Posted by go_ninja84

This actually does sound like a bloodbath

I think this can do be doable. Three days of chances to purchase a set? Just have to be quick.

[go_ninja84]

i was quick on walmart.com to snag a NES Classic for 3 days and still didnt

i know big difference between the 2 but scalpers are the reasons for my thinking

[degausser]

Its been a minute since I've been on here. But only 8pages?! Thought you guys would be stoked about these haha