MOTU x TMNT Origins - Turtles of Grayskull - Page 3

*Zulithe* · 10-21-2023, 12:53 AM

If all they did was turtles just in a MotU sculpt style, then that's just Mattel selling Ninja Turtles. What does that do for Mattel? That's why it has to be a crossover.

I am digging what they are doing concept wise with this crossover, but I will say that I have pretty much reached the end of what I will tolerate in terms of TMNT crossovers. It seems like in recent years, they are crossing over with everything and it's getting to be too much. I hope this is the last one we see for a long time.

Otter · 10-27-2023, 05:43 AM

Wake me up when they get to Raph and Skeletor.

*Zulithe* · 10-27-2023, 12:05 PM

pre-orders for the first wave should be on or around Nov 1st based on reports.

*IMJ* · 10-27-2023, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

If all they did was turtles just in a MotU sculpt style, then that's just Mattel selling Ninja Turtles. What does that do for Mattel? That's why it has to be a crossover.

I am digging what they are doing concept wise with this crossover, but I will say that I have pretty much reached the end of what I will tolerate in terms of TMNT crossovers. It seems like in recent years, they are crossing over with everything and it's getting to be too much. I hope this is the last one we see for a long time.

That's not true at all. It would be the same thing as incorporating art styles for the crossover - the same way TMNT '12 animated the FW turtles to match the art direction.

And so, it's not that the TMNT couldn't have come with MOTU style accessories, but rather simply by having them match the art direction you have the crossover without the "mashup". Why do a "blue" He-Man? What does that do for things? Nothing.

Crossover means characters appear together in a uniform Universe, not that they've been "bodied horrored" together. These are cool toys either, but I'm sorry no, you are categorically wrong - either that or you can't put the meaning together between "crossover" and "mashup".

*Zulithe* · 10-27-2023, 04:05 PM

I guess according to you the NECA TMNT x Universal Monsters should have just been the turtles looking normal only with monster hunting gear or some crap? That's not very interesting.

Chaotix12345 · 11-07-2023, 10:42 AM

The official MOTU Twitter revealed more figures, including a Raph/Ram-Man mash-up, a mutated Ram-Man taking on elements of an actual Ram, a mutated Moss Man, the previously-teased Shredder and Beast Man, and MY favorite, Sla'ker, a mash-up of deadly doubles Slash and Faker!

Was NOT expecting freaking SLASH to be in this! Also interesting to note is that Mikey still hasn't shown up, so this likely isn't even every figure! This line's gonna be NUTS!

*oldmanwinters* · 11-07-2023, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaotix12345

The official MOTU Twitter revealed more figures, including a Raph/Ram-Man mash-up, a mutated Ram-Man taking on elements of an actual Ram, a mutated Moss Man, the previously-teased Shredder and Beast Man, and MY favorite, Sla'ker, a mash-up of deadly doubles Slash and Faker!

Was NOT expecting freaking SLASH to be in this! Also interesting to note is that Mikey still hasn't shown up, so this likely isn't even every figure! This line's gonna be NUTS!

I'm actually more curious about the figure numbering codes than the names themselves...
HPR01-05
HVJ63-64
HTH09-12 and HTH26

Any help decoding those?

Hoping we get something tied to Splinter, Casey Jones, and April in addition to the surely inevitable Mikey figure.

Otter · 11-07-2023, 12:33 PM

Okay... was not expecting Moss Man. Keen to see a better picture.

Not entirely sold on Raph. I wonder how removeable the armour pieces are.

Still no Skeletor?

*Zulithe* · 11-07-2023, 08:47 PM

Raph looks weird with the helmet but thankfully it can come off. I still think Leo looks the best of the turtles. wondering what they’re going to do with Mikey I’m sure he is in this line just not revealed yet. Moss man looks awesome, beast man looks a bit uninspired. Ram man also looks great.

*Zulithe* · 11-21-2023, 12:21 PM

Build-a-figure confirmed! Awesome!

*IMJ* · 11-21-2023, 01:56 PM

WOW.... a BAF for either of these I.P.s is a new development. I'm getting more and more excited for these as time passes and more is shown.

*mikey0* · 11-21-2023, 08:45 PM

Turtles Of Grayskull Commercial: https://toynewsi.com/13-50628

jestergoblin · 11-22-2023, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by IMJ

WOW.... a BAF for either of these I.P.s is a new development. I'm getting more and more excited for these as time passes and more is shown.

Playmates planned on doing a Cyber Splinter BAF back in 2008, but it never got released due to the whole BTTS line getting canceled: https://turtlepedia.fandom.com/wiki/...action_figure)

*mikey0* · 11-23-2023, 07:24 PM

TOG Donatello review: https://twitter.com/tylerNUNCHUCK/st...88455276474817

Chaotix12345 · 11-23-2023, 08:56 PM

The peek at the comic in that review also gives us our first look at the line's mashed-up Mikey, who'll be taking cues from Battle Armor He-Man. (Including a blonde wig, haha.)

*Zulithe* · 12-06-2023, 12:40 PM

Retailers are starting to get these.

Online mom and pop toy store Frogman's Finds had some in stock earlier today. You can watch for restocks, or keep an eye on your favorite store

https://frogmansfinds.com/shop/p/mot...-figure-wave-1

*IMJ* · 12-06-2023, 01:44 PM

Crazy. I haven't seen a pre-order for these anywhere...

*mikey0* · 12-11-2023, 01:36 PM

OOTP photos of Don and Leo: https://twitter.com/preterniadotcom/...7Ctwgr%5Etweet

*mikey0* · 12-14-2023, 03:49 PM

*mikey0* · 12-15-2023, 12:01 PM

10-27-2023, 04:05 PM	#45
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	I guess according to you the NECA TMNT x Universal Monsters should have just been the turtles looking normal only with monster hunting gear or some crap? That's not very interesting. Last edited by Zulithe; 11-04-2023 at 02:05 PM. Reason: fixed naughty word

11-07-2023, 10:42 AM	#46
Chaotix12345 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 960	The official MOTU Twitter revealed more figures, including a Raph/Ram-Man mash-up, a mutated Ram-Man taking on elements of an actual Ram, a mutated Moss Man, the previously-teased Shredder and Beast Man, and MY favorite, Sla'ker, a mash-up of deadly doubles Slash and Faker! Was NOT expecting freaking SLASH to be in this! Also interesting to note is that Mikey still hasn't shown up, so this likely isn't even every figure! This line's gonna be NUTS! __________________ The Lazy Shell - My nerdy musings in rarely-updated blog form!

11-21-2023, 01:56 PM	#51
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 6,997	WOW.... a BAF for either of these I.P.s is a new development. I'm getting more and more excited for these as time passes and more is shown. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

11-23-2023, 08:56 PM	#55
Chaotix12345 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 960	The peek at the comic in that review also gives us our first look at the line's mashed-up Mikey, who'll be taking cues from Battle Armor He-Man. (Including a blonde wig, haha.) __________________ The Lazy Shell - My nerdy musings in rarely-updated blog form!

12-06-2023, 01:44 PM	#57
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 6,997	Crazy. I haven't seen a pre-order for these anywhere... __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

10-21-2023, 12:53 AM	#41
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	If all they did was turtles just in a MotU sculpt style, then that's just Mattel selling Ninja Turtles. What does that do for Mattel? That's why it has to be a crossover. I am digging what they are doing concept wise with this crossover, but I will say that I have pretty much reached the end of what I will tolerate in terms of TMNT crossovers. It seems like in recent years, they are crossing over with everything and it's getting to be too much. I hope this is the last one we see for a long time.

10-27-2023, 05:43 AM	#42
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	Wake me up when they get to Raph and Skeletor.

10-27-2023, 12:05 PM	#43
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	pre-orders for the first wave should be on or around Nov 1st based on reports.

11-07-2023, 12:33 PM	#48
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	Okay... was not expecting Moss Man. Keen to see a better picture. Not entirely sold on Raph. I wonder how removeable the armour pieces are. Still no Skeletor?

11-07-2023, 08:47 PM	#49
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	Raph looks weird with the helmet but thankfully it can come off. I still think Leo looks the best of the turtles. wondering what they’re going to do with Mikey I’m sure he is in this line just not revealed yet. Moss man looks awesome, beast man looks a bit uninspired. Ram man also looks great.

11-21-2023, 12:21 PM	#50
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	Build-a-figure confirmed! Awesome!

11-21-2023, 08:45 PM	#52
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,101	Turtles Of Grayskull Commercial: https://toynewsi.com/13-50628

11-23-2023, 07:24 PM	#54
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,101	TOG Donatello review: https://twitter.com/tylerNUNCHUCK/st...88455276474817

12-06-2023, 12:40 PM	#56
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,012	Retailers are starting to get these. Online mom and pop toy store Frogman's Finds had some in stock earlier today. You can watch for restocks, or keep an eye on your favorite store https://frogmansfinds.com/shop/p/mot...-figure-wave-1

12-11-2023, 01:36 PM	#58
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,101	OOTP photos of Don and Leo: https://twitter.com/preterniadotcom/...7Ctwgr%5Etweet

12-14-2023, 03:49 PM	#59
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,101

12-15-2023, 12:01 PM	#60
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