The Official Bootleg thread - Page 98

kaptainmyke · 11-02-2016, 10:47 AM

Spoiler:

2007 TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY CUSTOMS, Signed by Laird

TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY BRITISH UK CUSTOMS, Signed and "unhappy turtle sketch" by Peter Laird RARE.

What you are looking at is a bootleg toy seized by UK Customs in 2007 with sticker on back. The packaging is well worn and several creases can be seen in the photos. I would estimate the card to be a 55 or 60. The toys and accessories are (mint on card) 85 MOC. The toy was shipped back from UK to US, New York, and was sent from New York to the Mirage Studios headquarters in North Hampton, MA. The toy was put up for auction on Mirage Studios official ebay account.

I bid and won on the item in 2014 and sent a secure message via ebay to inhouse Mirage Studios office manager, Dan Berger, and unconventionally requested that Peter Laird autograph the bootleg toy. To my surprise, he DID sign it and this time sketched a never before seen "unhappy turtle sketch" on the toy. I have the emails, and receipt, and COA for this item as well.

thundermaster612 · 11-04-2016, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaptainmyke

Spoiler:

2007 TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY CUSTOMS, Signed by Laird

TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY BRITISH UK CUSTOMS, Signed and "unhappy turtle sketch" by Peter Laird RARE.

What you are looking at is a bootleg toy seized by UK Customs in 2007 with sticker on back. The packaging is well worn and several creases can be seen in the photos. I would estimate the card to be a 55 or 60. The toys and accessories are (mint on card) 85 MOC. The toy was shipped back from UK to US, New York, and was sent from New York to the Mirage Studios headquarters in North Hampton, MA. The toy was put up for auction on Mirage Studios official ebay account.

I bid and won on the item in 2014 and sent a secure message via ebay to inhouse Mirage Studios office manager, Dan Berger, and unconventionally requested that Peter Laird autograph the bootleg toy. To my surprise, he DID sign it and this time sketched a never before seen "unhappy turtle sketch" on the toy. I have the emails, and receipt, and COA for this item as well.

I find the unhappy turtle thing really funny because it's on a bootleg

*Powder* · 11-04-2016, 04:06 PM

That is the joke.

kaptainmyke · 11-04-2016, 08:47 PM

I know right? One-of-a-kind piece for sure

inaheap · 11-10-2016, 02:49 PM

Looks like they are knocking off Figuarts. Saw a few from Hong Kong on Ebay of Raph. Plus Leo and Don on Aliexpress.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...1-602bef5ad92c

TCRI · 11-10-2016, 03:06 PM

Looks legit to me.

*DVD* · 11-10-2016, 03:08 PM

How can you draw the conclusion that that is a fake.
Its totally legit.

inaheap · 11-10-2016, 03:40 PM

I have to admit I am not 100% about the Raphs. I just wondered given the location. I didn't think they had even been sold yet outside of comi con. As for the ones on Aliexpress. Going through their TMNT listings I tend to think they specialize in bootleg TMNT. I didn't really mean any gaurantees. That's why I said looks like.

Raptor86 · 11-11-2016, 02:41 AM

On Aliexpress, if they have the red "hot toy" frame, they're legit.

And they are very expensive.

inaheap · 11-11-2016, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raptor86

On Aliexpress, if they have the red "hot toy" frame, they're legit.

And they are very expensive.

Cool too know. Thanks.

*DVD* · 11-11-2016, 04:46 PM

I think the problem here is one of reverse logic.
These SHF turtles are, for the US, import toys. Therefore they are going to be sold here and seen here first.
Alibaba is only the biggest global market on the planet, and can, as a rule, be trusted. It's not in any traders interest to sell illegal goods. Especially at premium prices!!
If you see a SHF Raph at $20, then steer clear!! Haha

*Utrommaniac* · 11-17-2016, 11:40 PM

So, has this been on here?

The cherry on top?

It's bubble gum. So what Rufio the Red Nosed Reindeer and Donayellow the Bear are doing with a pencil and toilet paper, I don't know. Not even sure what Leonard has. Miguel with yoyos isn't too far off.

*Powder* · 11-18-2016, 12:07 AM

Yeah, it came from Peter Laird's blog.

*tmntman* · 11-18-2016, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

It's bubble gum. So what Rufio the Red Nosed Reindeer and Donayellow the Bear are doing with a pencil and toilet paper, I don't know. Not even sure what Leonard has. Miguel with yoyos isn't too far off.

I'd say that was more of a spoof than a bootleg. They were sold as something akin to garbage pal kid cards where each one had a spoof of a movie.

eastlos217 · 01-10-2017, 10:49 AM

funny thing is, I enjoy a lot of these bootlegs. especially the really weird ones. I find them to be a big part of the tmnt history.

*Powder* · 01-31-2017, 02:10 AM

kaptainmyke · 01-31-2017, 10:50 AM

I've not seen that one before on a card. Interesting.

*RaphaelinSTL* · 02-14-2017, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Utrommaniac

So, has this been on here?
http://static.awkwardfamilyphotos.co...2495911520.jpg

I totally remember picking this up at a Blockbuster back in the day when I was a kid. I'm pretty sure this was a line of parody packages on some random bubble gum.

*Utrommaniac* · 03-02-2017, 09:04 PM

So a bootleg blog on tumblr posted a few beauties

Spoiler:

"Recommending specially" or as I call it "Raphael likes sports"

Spoiler:

Splinter just looks so lost...so confused. Wondering why his son has decided to take up soccer.

In the far back, behind the Frozen Terror, a clearly non-turtle in a Turtle package

Spoiler:

And my favorite

Spoiler:

It looks like he's making a silent cry for help.

*Ninjinister* · 03-02-2017, 10:19 PM

Heroes of the World Fighter is pretty cool stuff. I think I have a random dwarf and Donatello.

There's a bloke online who did fanart of the figures. I wish I remember who it was though...

11-02-2016, 10:47 AM	#1941
kaptainmyke Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 256	Spoiler: 2007 TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY CUSTOMS, Signed by Laird TMNT Bootleg Don + Raph SEIZED BY BRITISH UK CUSTOMS, Signed and "unhappy turtle sketch" by Peter Laird RARE. What you are looking at is a bootleg toy seized by UK Customs in 2007 with sticker on back. The packaging is well worn and several creases can be seen in the photos. I would estimate the card to be a 55 or 60. The toys and accessories are (mint on card) 85 MOC. The toy was shipped back from UK to US, New York, and was sent from New York to the Mirage Studios headquarters in North Hampton, MA. The toy was put up for auction on Mirage Studios official ebay account. I bid and won on the item in 2014 and sent a secure message via ebay to inhouse Mirage Studios office manager, Dan Berger, and unconventionally requested that Peter Laird autograph the bootleg toy. To my surprise, he DID sign it and this time sketched a never before seen "unhappy turtle sketch" on the toy. I have the emails, and receipt, and COA for this item as well. __________________ http://www.kaptainmyke.com Last edited by kaptainmyke; 11-04-2016 at 12:19 PM.

11-04-2016, 04:06 PM	#1943
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	That is the joke. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

11-04-2016, 08:47 PM	#1944
kaptainmyke Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 256	I know right? One-of-a-kind piece for sure __________________ http://www.kaptainmyke.com

11-10-2016, 02:49 PM	#1945
inaheap Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,143	Looks like they are knocking off Figuarts. Saw a few from Hong Kong on Ebay of Raph. Plus Leo and Don on Aliexpress. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-...1-602bef5ad92c __________________ I have always liked Cowa-bunga! We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing When I became an adult I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.

11-10-2016, 03:06 PM	#1946
TCRI Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Posts: 331	Looks legit to me. __________________ "Look, it's Raph!" "Yeah, a little too Raph."

11-10-2016, 03:08 PM	#1947
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	How can you draw the conclusion that that is a fake. Its totally legit.

11-10-2016, 03:40 PM	#1948
inaheap Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 1,143	I have to admit I am not 100% about the Raphs. I just wondered given the location. I didn't think they had even been sold yet outside of comi con. As for the ones on Aliexpress. Going through their TMNT listings I tend to think they specialize in bootleg TMNT. I didn't really mean any gaurantees. That's why I said looks like. __________________ I have always liked Cowa-bunga! We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing When I became an adult I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.

11-11-2016, 02:41 AM	#1949
Raptor86 Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palermo, Italy Posts: 553	On Aliexpress, if they have the red "hot toy" frame, they're legit. And they are very expensive. __________________ TMNTItalia

11-11-2016, 04:46 PM	#1951
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I think the problem here is one of reverse logic. These SHF turtles are, for the US, import toys. Therefore they are going to be sold here and seen here first. Alibaba is only the biggest global market on the planet, and can, as a rule, be trusted. It's not in any traders interest to sell illegal goods. Especially at premium prices!! If you see a SHF Raph at $20, then steer clear!! Haha

11-17-2016, 11:40 PM	#1952
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	So, has this been on here? The cherry on top? It's bubble gum. So what Rufio the Red Nosed Reindeer and Donayellow the Bear are doing with a pencil and toilet paper, I don't know. Not even sure what Leonard has. Miguel with yoyos isn't too far off. __________________ DeviantART Last edited by Utrommaniac; 11-17-2016 at 11:45 PM.

11-18-2016, 12:07 AM	#1953
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Yeah, it came from Peter Laird's blog. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

01-10-2017, 10:49 AM	#1955
eastlos217 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 273	funny thing is, I enjoy a lot of these bootlegs. especially the really weird ones. I find them to be a big part of the tmnt history.

01-31-2017, 02:10 AM	#1956
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	__________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

01-31-2017, 10:50 AM	#1957
kaptainmyke Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 256	I've not seen that one before on a card. Interesting. __________________ http://www.kaptainmyke.com

03-02-2017, 09:04 PM	#1959
Utrommaniac Resident overthinker Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: what is going on.......... Posts: 5,318	So a bootleg blog on tumblr posted a few beauties Spoiler: "Recommending specially" or as I call it "Raphael likes sports" Spoiler: Splinter just looks so lost...so confused. Wondering why his son has decided to take up soccer. In the far back, behind the Frozen Terror, a clearly non-turtle in a Turtle package Spoiler: And my favorite Spoiler: It looks like he's making a silent cry for help. __________________ DeviantART Last edited by Utrommaniac; 03-02-2017 at 09:13 PM.

03-02-2017, 10:19 PM	#1960
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,313	Heroes of the World Fighter is pretty cool stuff. I think I have a random dwarf and Donatello. There's a bloke online who did fanart of the figures. I wish I remember who it was though... __________________