35th Anniversary Comic Book set from Playmates

*DVD* · 06-21-2019, 04:05 PM

Please feel free to take this down if it’s been mentioned before.

I see that Playmates are doing a 35th Anniversary Comic Book set of figures.
The figures are all B/W versions of their color versions from a few years back,
Only color, is their bandanas: all red of course.
The detailing has been upped somewhat from the SDCC Raph, and the set comes with a version of the 1st comic with an exclusive cover penned by Kevin Eastman.

I’m not sure if this is an SDCC release, but it’s got a run of 7000 sets.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-21-2019, 05:04 PM

Cool I guess. Luckily not for me, those figures looked really bad if it's just a redo of the Playmates Mirage figures

cloud · 06-21-2019, 05:21 PM

Where did you find this info? Sounds exciting!

super curry max · 06-21-2019, 06:08 PM

I cant find any info on this

*DVD* · 06-21-2019, 06:41 PM

Information comes from the set i have.
I found nothing on-line about it, so I didn’t post pics.
I was trying to see if it was an SDCC Ex.
There is nothing in the packaging to suggest it is, but it has an edition count, out of 7000 (so there are quite a few sets being made)

Essentially B/W versions of these guys with added body detailing that accentuates the comic book look.

Here’s a taster of the item.
If I get no objections from anyone, I’ll post a full set of pics after the weekend.

I know they are rehashed, but I think they look pretty cool.

StealthNinjaScyther · 06-21-2019, 11:05 PM

This must be the project Kevin hinted at around Toy Fair. SDCC exclusive does seem likely and I wouldn't be surprised if they're offered through the Sewer Squad site too.

cloud · 06-21-2019, 11:13 PM

That's cool. Even since they made a black and white Raphael I want the full set.
This would do.
Hope it won't be expensive.

*go_ninja84* · 06-22-2019, 04:47 AM

i may have to pick this up. i like it

*Oculus Orbus* · 06-22-2019, 09:02 AM

I haven't bought a Playmates figure in many years, but I'm curious about these.

*DVD* · 06-23-2019, 08:50 PM

Weekend over and no complaints.

Picture time.

I really like this packaging. Best that Playmates has ever done in my opinion.

The back is pretty cool:

And the figures:

Got to say that I am very impressed with this set.

909 Turtle Fan · 06-23-2019, 09:33 PM

Cool turtle-verse packing and I love 4 pack sets.
Hopefully the price is right and then I’ll be interested in getting one

cloud · 06-24-2019, 02:23 AM

Looks good. Really wish Playmates would add wrist joints for these figures.

*DVD* · 06-24-2019, 02:57 AM

Images taken in my office.
I just realized that, on my phone, these images are BIG!!!

inaheap · 06-26-2019, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cloud

wish Playmates would add wrist joints for these figures.

That is my one real complaint with the ones before. You can't get proper poses because of the lack of wrist articulation. I like these in the box though. I think I will be getting some if the price is right.

italianice388 · 06-26-2019, 04:01 PM

I respect everyone's opinion, for sure, and I really hope you guys who are excited for this really enjoy it, but these look awful to me. Like, really bad. Neca's comic line blew these out of the water. These don't even look like the comic versions, really, and the weird black detailing is atrocious. Why does it look like they're all about to lose their noses? What is that? A scar? Awful.

The best part about this is the back of the box.

~~AquaParade~~ · 06-26-2019, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by italianice388

I respect everyone's opinion, for sure, and I really hope you guys who are excited for this really enjoy it, but these look awful to me. Like, really bad. Neca's comic line blew these out of the water. These don't even look like the comic versions, really, and the weird black detailing is atrocious. Why does it look like they're all about to lose their noses? What is that? A scar? Awful.

The best part about this is the back of the box.

Agreed.

The packaging really does look great though. I don't buy any Playmates products, but this is actually sort of tempting to me. The sculpts being weak has less impact when you keep them in the box.

super curry max · 06-26-2019, 06:05 PM

So this is sdcc then?

cloud · 06-26-2019, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super curry max

So this is sdcc then?

We don't know yet. Kevin Eastman teases that he was doing a cover art for some Wal mart exclusive with playmates toys. Guess this may be it. Or plans might have changes to include this an as SDCC exclusive.
Have to wait and see.

*DVD* · 06-27-2019, 03:03 PM

There’s nothing on the box to indicate SDCC, but you never know.
It does have a run of 7000 units.
The comic inside is new run of that first classic, from 35 years ago: this one comes with a new cover penned by Kevin.

After moving this thing around, I think it’s finally found a home:

cloud · 06-27-2019, 06:39 PM

I don't think Playmates does any indication on the packaging for San Diego Comic Con exclusives. They only mark it on the white outer box if it's included.

I think this is because usually they aren't limited to SDCC exclusive only. The black and white Raphael figure end up being a promotional exclusive for Toys R Us Canada.

06-21-2019, 04:05 PM	#1
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	35th Anniversary Comic Book set from Playmates Please feel free to take this down if it’s been mentioned before. I see that Playmates are doing a 35th Anniversary Comic Book set of figures. The figures are all B/W versions of their color versions from a few years back, Only color, is their bandanas: all red of course. The detailing has been upped somewhat from the SDCC Raph, and the set comes with a version of the 1st comic with an exclusive cover penned by Kevin Eastman. I’m not sure if this is an SDCC release, but it’s got a run of 7000 sets.

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06-21-2019, 06:41 PM	#5
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Information comes from the set i have. I found nothing on-line about it, so I didn’t post pics. I was trying to see if it was an SDCC Ex. There is nothing in the packaging to suggest it is, but it has an edition count, out of 7000 (so there are quite a few sets being made) Essentially B/W versions of these guys with added body detailing that accentuates the comic book look. Here’s a taster of the item. If I get no objections from anyone, I’ll post a full set of pics after the weekend. I know they are rehashed, but I think they look pretty cool. Last edited by DVD; 06-21-2019 at 09:49 PM.

06-23-2019, 09:33 PM	#11
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06-21-2019, 05:21 PM	#3
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	Where did you find this info? Sounds exciting!

06-21-2019, 11:05 PM	#6
StealthNinjaScyther Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 208	This must be the project Kevin hinted at around Toy Fair. SDCC exclusive does seem likely and I wouldn't be surprised if they're offered through the Sewer Squad site too.

06-21-2019, 11:13 PM	#7
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	That's cool. Even since they made a black and white Raphael I want the full set. This would do. Hope it won't be expensive.

06-22-2019, 04:47 AM	#8
go_ninja84 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: st. clair MI Posts: 2,211	i may have to pick this up. i like it

06-22-2019, 09:02 AM	#9
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I haven't bought a Playmates figure in many years, but I'm curious about these.

06-23-2019, 08:50 PM	#10
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Weekend over and no complaints. Picture time. I really like this packaging. Best that Playmates has ever done in my opinion. The back is pretty cool: And the figures: Got to say that I am very impressed with this set.

06-24-2019, 02:23 AM	#12
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	Looks good. Really wish Playmates would add wrist joints for these figures.

06-24-2019, 02:57 AM	#13
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Images taken in my office. I just realized that, on my phone, these images are BIG!!!

06-26-2019, 04:01 PM	#15
italianice388 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 667	I respect everyone's opinion, for sure, and I really hope you guys who are excited for this really enjoy it, but these look awful to me. Like, really bad. Neca's comic line blew these out of the water. These don't even look like the comic versions, really, and the weird black detailing is atrocious. Why does it look like they're all about to lose their noses? What is that? A scar? Awful. The best part about this is the back of the box.

06-26-2019, 06:05 PM	#17
super curry max Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sterling, IL Posts: 464	So this is sdcc then? __________________ Try not to die.

06-27-2019, 03:03 PM	#19
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	There’s nothing on the box to indicate SDCC, but you never know. It does have a run of 7000 units. The comic inside is new run of that first classic, from 35 years ago: this one comes with a new cover penned by Kevin. After moving this thing around, I think it’s finally found a home:

06-27-2019, 06:39 PM	#20
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	I don't think Playmates does any indication on the packaging for San Diego Comic Con exclusives. They only mark it on the white outer box if it's included. I think this is because usually they aren't limited to SDCC exclusive only. The black and white Raphael figure end up being a promotional exclusive for Toys R Us Canada.