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View Poll Results: Best top tier figures of all time. | |||
Neca Series One | 16 | 43.24% | |
NECA 1990 1/4 Scale TMNT | 14 | 37.84% | |
Mondo 12" TMNT | 1 | 2.70% | |
DreamEx 1:6 Scale Figures | 2 | 5.41% | |
NECA 30th Anniversary Cartoon Box Set | 9 | 24.32% | |
Threezero 1:6 Collectible Figures | 1 | 2.70% | |
First Gokin Villains | 0 | 0% | |
OTHER - Please specify. | 1 | 2.70% | |
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02-05-2018, 06:32 PM | #1 |
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Best of the best.
I'm looking for honest opinions. I'm thinking of buying my first "expensive" TMNT set, and I'd like to know everyone's take on which company gives the most value-for-dollar, and why.
I've read that Mondo's figures had loose joints, that Neca's 1990 movie figures had some quality control issues, and that 3A didn't really look great in-hand. So, has the demand for the greatest turtle figure been filled by any of the companies out there, or is there still a need for a better product? Should I invest in what's been made, or wait for something better to come along? |
02-05-2018, 08:00 PM | #2 |
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Huh? You're missing out on the excellent Revoltech Nick TMNT figures.
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02-05-2018, 08:17 PM | #3 |
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Would they be considered expensive?
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02-05-2018, 08:48 PM | #4 |
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At anywhere from $40-$60 a pop, I'd say so.
It really boils down to what turtles you like the best. If it's Nick's, then Revoltech. If it's Mirage, you can't beat that first wave from NECA. For the Fred Wolf turtles, you've got your choice between NECA & SHF Figuarts. The former give you villains, but they also have some QC issues & a bit of sameface syndrome. I personally prefer the latter from Bandai, they're beefier, more durable, more articulated, have neat accessories & alternate heads. I'm not a big fan of the really large pricey pieces, they take up a lot of space, have their share of problems, & your wallet takes a harder hit. If there's a particular iteration of TMNT you like above all else, let us know which one that is & we might be able to steer you in the right direction.
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02-05-2018, 09:20 PM | #5 |
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I guess I'm wondering if the "best" possible toys have been made. More along the lines of, did Neca satisfy the need for a Mirage Turtle, or could it be better?
Same thing with their Movie line. Did they nail it, or could it be better? I like that Sharkblade pointed out that I'd missed the revolvetechs; and that you mentioned SHF Figuarts. That kind of information is great, gives me a sense of what else is available that I might not have been aware of. |
02-05-2018, 10:02 PM | #6 |
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Well, virtually nothing is without flaw, be it in terms of build or aesthetic. You can always make something better.
The Henson turtles have insanely good likenesses in the head/face, but they suffer a few inaccuracies by sharing the same body (an understandable move on NECA's part, for cutting costs), for example, Michelangelo should be shorter than the rest of them, but isn't. The figures also have a bumpy textured skin which is a lot more pronounced than it ought to be. Then there's the matter of them sometimes falling over at random or breaking at the thigh joint. They're probably the "best" looking at first glance, & it's hard to argue against that film being an amazing representation of TMNT, but alas, they are in ways imperfect. The Revoltech turtles are arguably the most 1:1 with their animated counterparts, have incredibly awesome accessories & stuff, but some folks don't like their protruding joints. NECA's Mirage line is mostly based on the first few issues, but the style changed throughout the series so there are many of us who'd prefer a more definitive City At War era turtle figure set. + these days you can only get (albeit high quality) bootlegs. So on & so forth. Don't think the best possible toys have been made yet. For my money, I think the Revoltech & SHF Figurart turtles are the best bang for your buck, in term of articulation & accessories (the former have snazzy bases, even).
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02-06-2018, 12:43 PM | #8 |
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I had to vote for SDCC 2017 set. If you can get a set with good eyes they are nice figures. And Shredder is the best Shredder to date. Other than that I'd say the NECA 1/4 turtles. The only reason I made them second is 3-4 figures for the same price as 8 and a bunch of accessories. Plus they are huge and don't fit any other TMNT line. I like the Figuarts and Revoltech too. But with no baddies in the line, I had to drop them behind the others.
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02-06-2018, 09:54 AM | #9 |
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Expensive doesn't equal quality or best.
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02-06-2018, 10:19 AM | #10 |
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As a kid I was super into my Playmates turtles. Personally barring the rest of the line with the exception of Casey and Shredder #2, the 2012 Playmates turtles are perfect to me. They look nothing like the show other than the wraps, skin tones, and Raph's shell crack. (I'd actually love to see something animated in the style of those figures.) They have a sculpt in terms muscle definition more akin to the 1990 movie turtles. Still have the similar eyes and grimace of the original Playmates turtles with added articulation. Those are my grail in terms of the scale of figures I prefer, nostalgia factor, cost, and versatility as I'm an oob collector. There are plenty of other great, far better in terms of quality, representations of turtles figures but the 2012 Playmates are the best to me.
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02-06-2018, 10:00 AM | #11 |
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For me, the NECA Mirage Turtles are as close to perfection as it gets. Double elbows and better ankle rockers and they'd be unimprovable.
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02-06-2018, 12:20 PM | #12 | |
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The NECA 1990 1/4 scale figures will still run about 100/turtle and they are SUPER LARGE, and thus need lots of space. If you want a complete set of figures the SDCCC 2017 NECA 8 pack is pretty sweet as well, but SH Figuarts turtles and Gokin Krang is the way to go for that scale IMO. This covers, FW series, 1990 movie, and the OG Comics. If you want something in the 4kids iteration, it looks like the DreamEX line might be your best bet, but for 2012 line you are missing the Revoltech turtles. Very awesome line. Really it just comes down to which turtles were your favorite and what kind of space you have to display them. the 1/4 scale will need an entire beer fridge worth of space to display (laying on its side of course)
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