NECA Archie line - Page 7

Newton Gimmick · 01-05-2023, 01:32 PM

If the sales are decent, I could see them doing a deep dive into the Archie stuff. The video game stuff sales seem to have tanked and one would imagine the sales of toon stuff is starting to slow as they've gone so deep. They're nearing the end of possible movie stuff with only a few things plausibly left.

Mirage still has a lot that they could do, but I'm guessing of the two Archie may be the one they go deeper into.

~~TurtleManiac~~ · 03-30-2023, 10:11 PM

I got the Archie Comics Slash. Great figure but the blades are very fragile and can break off easily. I had to glue them back on as the blades accidentally broke off when swapping the alternate hands.

Dask · 03-30-2023, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

Mirage still has a lot that they could do, but I'm guessing of the two Archie may be the one they go deeper into.

Probably because Archie has similar line work to their premier toon line and can easily blend in with the aesthetic.

I hope they explore more IDW characters (besides Last Ronin), and get Stan Sakai's blessing to build the Usagi comic book universe (with a proper comic-book Usagi figure to jumpstart the line, not that B&W cartoon redeco with the comic panels on the box).

DonnieLaForge · 03-31-2023, 07:29 AM

I'll be surprised if they go much further with Archie. What they did so far were pretty much guaranteed slam dunks. Any other moves to do more minor characters or to reproduce Mutanimals who arguably don't need it (and aren't anywhere near as popular as Slash) are IMO larger risks. But stranger things have happened so we'll see!

*oldmanwinters* · 03-31-2023, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DonnieLaForge

I'll be surprised if they go much further with Archie. What they did so far were pretty much guaranteed slam dunks. Any other moves to do more minor characters or to reproduce Mutanimals who arguably don't need it (and aren't anywhere near as popular as Slash) are IMO larger risks. But stranger things have happened so we'll see!

I beg to differ, I think we'll definitely see Archie Wingnut & Screwloose, Leatherhead, and Mondo Gecko.

It would be wild to see Ninjara (license permitting), Null (various forms), Cherubae (and even Mary Bones), MonsterX, and a giant sized Cudley the Cowlick and Maligna. I mean the possibilities really are endless for Archie, and the figures would likely look way more interesting than the bottom of the Toon Line's barrel with all the random human mobsters and mad scientists.

*IMJ* · 03-31-2023, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I beg to differ, I think we'll definitely see Archie Wingnut & Screwloose, Leatherhead, and Mondo Gecko.

It would be wild to see Ninjara (license permitting), Null (various forms), Cherubae (and even Mary Bones), MonsterX, and a giant sized Cudley the Cowlick and Maligna. I mean the possibilities really are endless for Archie, and the figures would likely look way more interesting than the bottom of the Toon Line's barrel with all the random human mobsters and mad scientists.

Exactly. Not to mention versions of the bros as well. I always imagined Cudley as an amazing B-A-F to be honest, but NECA doesn't do that.

Biggest problem with the Archie stuff is the price point and plodding releases.

*Powder* · 03-31-2023, 05:56 PM

An Archie Wingnut would be SO boss. That design has always been a favorite, the color palette especially. Not to mention it could get some traction as a companion for the TF Armaggon, with a pixel repaint.

*TigerClaw* · 03-31-2023, 06:49 PM

It would be cool if they made a Ninjara figure.

Dask · 03-31-2023, 10:40 PM

They simply cannot end the Archie line without doing Ace Duck. That would be a tragedy of epic proportions!

https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/...le=Acearch.png

Lordmylar06 · 04-04-2023, 05:51 AM

It feels good to be an Archie TMNT fan right now!
I'm seeing physical representation of my favorite version of the TMNT universe and they haven't even dipped into the turtles yet. I'm just hoping they get some representation of Chris Allan's art style for the figures like they've done so amazingly with Ken Mitchroney.

I'd love to see the rest of the Mutanimals, Verminator X(Bonus if they have an alternate "Manx" configuration), Armaggon, Ninjara, Maligna, Null, Gang of Four, Foot Super Soldier, Monsterex, Cudley... my list of wants is much longer than this. I'll buy everything Archie related they produce.

SleepDrifter · 04-04-2023, 10:00 AM

I believe it was either with Veebs or SpeakyGeeky where Trevor pretty much said we can expect a big push into the Archie well. Specifically from Slumps Intergalactic Wrestling Circuit.

~~AquaParade~~ · 04-04-2023, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Lordmylar06

It feels good to be an Archie TMNT fan right now!
I'm seeing physical representation of my favorite version of the TMNT universe and they haven't even dipped into the turtles yet. I'm just hoping they get some representation of Chris Allan's art style for the figures like they've done so amazingly with Ken Mitchroney.

I'd love to see the rest of the Mutanimals, Verminator X(Bonus if they have an alternate "Manx" configuration), Armaggon, Ninjara, Maligna, Null, Gang of Four, Foot Super Soldier, Monsterex, Cudley... my list of wants is much longer than this. I'll buy everything Archie related they produce.

Totally would love to see figures based on Chris Allan's art. Now that we have Mirage TMNT on the way, that's got to be my most desired TMNT figure announcement.

Darth Knuckles · 04-05-2023, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordmylar06

It feels good to be an Archie TMNT fan right now!
I'm seeing physical representation of my favorite version of the TMNT universe and they haven't even dipped into the turtles yet. I'm just hoping they get some representation of Chris Allan's art style for the figures like they've done so amazingly with Ken Mitchroney.

I'd love to see the rest of the Mutanimals, Verminator X(Bonus if they have an alternate "Manx" configuration), Armaggon, Ninjara, Maligna, Null, Gang of Four, Foot Super Soldier, Monsterex, Cudley... my list of wants is much longer than this. I'll buy everything Archie related they produce.

Yeah I agree with you and AquaParade in that I'd love to see Chris Allan style Archie TMNT figures get made. I'd love to see most of the characters from the above list, and I would also add: The Turtles in Chris Allan's art style (as mentioned), Wrestling Costume Turtles, Future Turtles, The Warrior Dragon, Sarnath, Death, War, Famine, Pestilence, Noi Tai Dar, and Wyrm.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-11-2023, 09:10 AM

Haha, if anybody remembers the former Dromer Jarrah White, he's got to be pretty happy with today's news!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5nAh4AQxS/

Hans Flying Turtlenecker · 04-11-2023, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Haha, if anybody remembers the former Dromer Jarrah White, he's got to be pretty happy with today's news!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5nAh4AQxS/

Well I was highly expecting them to reveal a Archie Comic April figure, but this was not the design I was expecting. XD
But I love it!!!

*lonewarrior20* · 04-11-2023, 10:11 AM

Finally getting the first girl turtle.

*oldmanwinters* · 04-11-2023, 10:59 AM

So the NECA reveal was teasing "you’ll even be able to guess at some of the special edition accessories she’ll come with!"

So... a full-scale Perri?

April's Rip-away clothing?

Dask · 04-11-2023, 01:03 PM

I haven't read Archie but does April transform into the 5th turtle and is it temporary like her other mutations?

Also, would love to see Jennika and Venus (IDW and Next Mutation) at some point.

j3h · 04-11-2023, 02:25 PM

Here’s a summary:
https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/...urtle_(Archie)

Scumbug · 04-12-2023, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

Haha, if anybody remembers the former Dromer Jarrah White, he's got to be pretty happy with today's news!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5nAh4AQxS/

How could even a lurker forget his... interests. And public oversharing of those interests (which were best kept private).

03-31-2023, 06:49 PM	#128
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04-04-2023, 05:51 AM	#130
Lordmylar06 Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hurst, TX Posts: 961	It feels good to be an Archie TMNT fan right now! I'm seeing physical representation of my favorite version of the TMNT universe and they haven't even dipped into the turtles yet. I'm just hoping they get some representation of Chris Allan's art style for the figures like they've done so amazingly with Ken Mitchroney. I'd love to see the rest of the Mutanimals, Verminator X(Bonus if they have an alternate "Manx" configuration), Armaggon, Ninjara, Maligna, Null, Gang of Four, Foot Super Soldier, Monsterex, Cudley... my list of wants is much longer than this. I'll buy everything Archie related they produce. __________________ http://jmylarart.myportfolio.com/work

04-11-2023, 09:10 AM	#134
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,054	Haha, if anybody remembers the former Dromer Jarrah White, he's got to be pretty happy with today's news! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq5nAh4AQxS/ __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

04-11-2023, 10:59 AM	#137
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,054	So the NECA reveal was teasing "you’ll even be able to guess at some of the special edition accessories she’ll come with!" So... a full-scale Perri? April's Rip-away clothing? __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

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01-05-2023, 01:32 PM	#121
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,153	If the sales are decent, I could see them doing a deep dive into the Archie stuff. The video game stuff sales seem to have tanked and one would imagine the sales of toon stuff is starting to slow as they've gone so deep. They're nearing the end of possible movie stuff with only a few things plausibly left. Mirage still has a lot that they could do, but I'm guessing of the two Archie may be the one they go deeper into.

03-30-2023, 10:11 PM	#122
~~TurtleManiac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KALI Posts: 1,008	I got the Archie Comics Slash. Great figure but the blades are very fragile and can break off easily. I had to glue them back on as the blades accidentally broke off when swapping the alternate hands.

03-31-2023, 07:29 AM	#124
DonnieLaForge Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Secret Sewer Lair Posts: 1,088	I'll be surprised if they go much further with Archie. What they did so far were pretty much guaranteed slam dunks. Any other moves to do more minor characters or to reproduce Mutanimals who arguably don't need it (and aren't anywhere near as popular as Slash) are IMO larger risks. But stranger things have happened so we'll see!

03-31-2023, 05:56 PM	#127
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,852	An Archie Wingnut would be SO boss. That design has always been a favorite, the color palette especially. Not to mention it could get some traction as a companion for the TF Armaggon, with a pixel repaint.

03-31-2023, 10:40 PM	#129
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,224	They simply cannot end the Archie line without doing Ace Duck. That would be a tragedy of epic proportions! https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/...le=Acearch.png

04-04-2023, 10:00 AM	#131
SleepDrifter Thug Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Dimension B Posts: 73	I believe it was either with Veebs or SpeakyGeeky where Trevor pretty much said we can expect a big push into the Archie well. Specifically from Slumps Intergalactic Wrestling Circuit.

04-11-2023, 10:11 AM	#136
lonewarrior20 Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: pekin,IL Posts: 1,740	Finally getting the first girl turtle.

04-11-2023, 01:03 PM	#138
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,224	I haven't read Archie but does April transform into the 5th turtle and is it temporary like her other mutations? Also, would love to see Jennika and Venus (IDW and Next Mutation) at some point.

04-11-2023, 02:25 PM	#139
j3h Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 357	Here’s a summary: https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/...urtle_(Archie)