is this legit?

dragonside · 08-14-2012, 07:56 PM

Hey Folks,

So i just recently bought a Super Mike, but i noticed that the card was a bit smaller than the typical scale that I've bought for other ones. I've added photos for a comparison, as you can the scale is different. And the Super Mike (on the left) does not have the sewer heroes tagline nor a description card in the back.

Although, I can see that its part of the "Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles", with IDEAL, on the right hand corner. So I have feeling these might be French Canadian? (Has both english and french) If anyone could verify, i'd appreciate it! Thanks!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785349590/
Super Mike... vs Super Mike

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785347480/
Upclose

http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785344498/
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juxtapose519 · 08-14-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonside

Although, I can see that its part of the "Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles", with IDEAL, on the right hand corner. So I have feeling these might be French Canadian? (Has both english and french) If anyone could verify, i'd appreciate it! Thanks!
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I suspect it's France French packaging. Canadian packaging is bilingual, but it has always been "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", never "Hero Turtles" or "Tortues Ninja". As far as I know, the "Hero" branding is strictly exclusive to Europe.

I take it the fine print didn't turn up anything interesting?

dragonside · 08-14-2012, 11:51 PM

Thanks Juxtapose!

hmmm good point. I read teh back and lo behold, it is a UK release. Which makes complete sense. Now I've looked a little online under Tortues Ninja, and found other figures that have a similar design in terms of packaging.

with the title of the character
a shell with a code under it
1 pizza point

Ideal Toys Uk Ltd is the company, SEEMS LEGIT.

now all that's left is the size scale, that I'm hoping that someone can confirm.

08-14-2012, 07:56 PM	#1
dragonside Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 476	is this legit? Hey Folks, So i just recently bought a Super Mike, but i noticed that the card was a bit smaller than the typical scale that I've bought for other ones. I've added photos for a comparison, as you can the scale is different. And the Super Mike (on the left) does not have the sewer heroes tagline nor a description card in the back. Although, I can see that its part of the "Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles", with IDEAL, on the right hand corner. So I have feeling these might be French Canadian? (Has both english and french) If anyone could verify, i'd appreciate it! Thanks! http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785349590/ Super Mike... vs Super Mike http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785347480/ Upclose http://www.flickr.com/photos/85060889@N08/7785344498/ Back Last edited by dragonside; 08-14-2012 at 08:00 PM. Reason: edit photo links

08-14-2012, 11:51 PM	#3
dragonside Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 476	Thanks Juxtapose! hmmm good point. I read teh back and lo behold, it is a UK release. Which makes complete sense. Now I've looked a little online under Tortues Ninja, and found other figures that have a similar design in terms of packaging. with the title of the character a shell with a code under it 1 pizza point Ideal Toys Uk Ltd is the company, SEEMS LEGIT. now all that's left is the size scale, that I'm hoping that someone can confirm.