Mondo Sixth Scale Mirage TMNT Figures - Page 7

*Candy Kappa* · 07-09-2015, 10:25 AM

My need for these is rising more and more... Really wish they where 1/12 scale rather then 1/6 though.

*Oculus Orbus* · 07-09-2015, 11:56 AM

I was ready to pass on these because I'm not a big fan of the scale, but mostly because of the expected price point, considering how I dropped big money on The First Turtle very recently. I gotta admit that looking at all those pictures is making me hesitant, but Mondo should probably consider giving more time in between releases. If rumors are correct, there's no way I could afford $150 a month, plus shipping to Spain, for four months straight.

I wonder if they have the rights to make those same sculptures into 1/12 figures or Playmates is stoping them from doing so.

LincolnHawk · 07-09-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Oculus Orbus

I was ready to pass on these because I'm not a big fan of the scale, but mostly because of the expected price point, considering how I dropped big money on The First Turtle very recently. I gotta admit that looking at all those pictures is making me hesitant, but Mondo should probably consider giving more time in between releases. If rumors are correct, there's no way I could afford $150 a month, plus shipping to Spain, for four months straight.

I wonder if they have the rights to make those same sculptures into 1/12 figures or Playmates is stoping them from doing so.

I was curious if Playmates stopped production on their classics line to allow Mondo to produce these....just my opinion.

*Powder* · 07-09-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LincolnHawk

I was curious if Playmates stopped production on their classics line to allow Mondo to produce these....just my opinion.

Hardly. Playmates is preventing them from doing them in a normal scale. Why do you think we only get mini-figs & big ass things like this?

*tmntman* · 07-09-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Hardly. Playmates is preventing them from doing them in a normal scale. Why do you think we only get mini-figs & big ass things like this?

Do you have any information or basis to support that assertion? Given NECA was able to produce 6" scale figure, just not sell them via mass market retailers such as Toys R Us, I don't know any reason to assume that has changed now.

*Candy Kappa* · 07-09-2015, 02:01 PM

It's easy to muse that there is such a mandate from Playmates, since NECA was originally going to release the Turtles in regular stores until Playmates butted in.

It explains why only Kaiyodo and Bandai have so far made figures in the 6 inch scale, while the other companies have only made figures in others sizes

*sdp* · 07-09-2015, 02:24 PM

Do we know any information on Playmates contract? Why have they been able to keep it all these years? How are the sales now? Are they still as high as they were when the first wave appeared? I long for the day Playmates loses the license.

These figures are amazing and I'd pay $100+ for them since they're the only TMNT figures I'd ever need to own..if only they were a smaller scale

twopinacoladas · 07-09-2015, 04:23 PM

The head sculpts on Raph, Don and Mike are very similar to the NECA ones, I like the Leo the best at this point maybe it looks a little more Laird like... I also agree with the paint particularly on Raph being to bright 3 of them almost look like up scaled NECA figures. The shells being the only thing that stands out as being significantly different.

Depending on price which I just read could be $150 that could be over $200 CAD shipped I might just skip these as I did with the Side Show Statues. http://www.actionfigurepics.com/2015...show-this-year

psychturtle · 07-09-2015, 05:35 PM

I'm struggling with the concept of why in the world people want these in 1/12 scale instead of 1/6. I'm super happy we are getting 1/6 scale; welcome to the big leagues.

All we usually ever get is 1/12 scale tmnt. For 1/6 scale collectors, it's finally time we get this size of turtle!

*tmntman* · 07-09-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

It's easy to muse that there is such a mandate from Playmates, since NECA was originally going to release the Turtles in regular stores until Playmates butted in.

It explains why only Kaiyodo and Bandai have so far made figures in the 6 inch scale, while the other companies have only made figures in others sizes

It's easy to make that assumption. But Viacom seems to be very interested in selling the license to as many companies as possible. So I doubt that they are going to accept a "mandate" from any license holder unless their license specifically grants them that right. And we know that Playmates' license doesn't, or at least it didn't in 2009. Meanwhile both Loyal Subjects and Kidrobot produced figures in a similar size and Diamond is producing TMNT Minimates which are essentially smaller action figures and they are selling them at Toys R Us. So there seems to be a lot more complexity to the licensing than we understand.

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Originally Posted by psychturtle

I'm struggling with the concept of why in the world people want these in 1/12 scale instead of 1/6. I'm super happy we are getting 1/6 scale; welcome to the big leagues.

All we usually ever get is 1/12 scale tmnt. For 1/6 scale collectors, it's finally time we get this size of turtle!

I think part of the reason for it is that the style is more in keeping with 6" figures rather than 12" ones. (solid sculpts, no clothing/outfits) The 2014 movie designs really lend themselves to 1/6th scale figures with soft goods outfits like ThreeZero is producing. My first reaction looking at these is that they look like the 2-up prototypes for a 1/12th scale figure.

zaktheneutrino · 07-09-2015, 06:16 PM

I'm seriously contemplating on selling off a good portion of my collection and using the money to buy the Mondo figures. This is the ultimate line in my eyes. A high end collectible Mirage inspired line that has a great chance of featuring more than just the turtles themselves. I will most likely kick myself if I don't buy them now and they have an outrageous price tag in the future similar to the NECA figures.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 07-09-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by twopinacoladas

The head sculpts on Raph, Don and Mike are very similar to the NECA ones, I like the Leo the best at this point maybe it looks a little more Laird like... I also agree with the paint particularly on Raph being to bright 3 of them almost look like up scaled NECA figures. The shells being the only thing that stands out as being significantly different.

Depending on price which I just read could be $150 that could be over $200 CAD shipped I might just skip these as I did with the Side Show Statues. http://www.actionfigurepics.com/2015...show-this-year

Ouch! Me wallet just cried and died a little

*go_ninja84* · 07-10-2015, 12:16 AM

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Ouch! Me wallet just cried and died a little

me too im gonna be broke and living on Ramen for a while lol

Redemption · 07-10-2015, 12:38 AM

So since Sideshow and mondo both will be selling these does anyone know if there will be an exclusive on the mondo site like they did for the first turtle figure?

Darth Knuckles · 07-10-2015, 03:23 AM

Here's a short video of, first, the Threezero Eastman inspired turtles and then after that the Mondo figures:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgMyRSBBqGY

Filespit · 07-10-2015, 05:12 AM

These look amazing and I'll pay whatever they'll cost to get them. I'll be happy to pay $150 now rather than the double two years from now, should they explode in value like the Sideshow/Playmates statues.

TheMasterTurtle · 07-10-2015, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Redemption

So since Sideshow and mondo both will be selling these does anyone know if there will be an exclusive on the mondo site like they did for the first turtle figure?

With them being produced by Mondo I see exclusive versions being offered there and all regular editions on Sideshow or elsewhere.

*Bry* · 07-10-2015, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by psychturtle

I'm struggling with the concept of why in the world people want these in 1/12 scale instead of 1/6. I'm super happy we are getting 1/6 scale; welcome to the big leagues.

Size and price, basically. Not everyone has enough space to display or store these, and if these are $150, that's at least 5 times the price of a premium 6" scale figure. I get that they're luxury items and not everyone will be able to afford them, but it does put up a huge barrier for a lot of fans. They look great, but honestly, the NECA figures look very similar in appearance and seem to offer about the same amount of articulation, so I can see the appeal of these being mainly people who don't already have those or prefer the larger scale.

LincolnHawk · 07-10-2015, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

Here's a short video of, first, the Threezero Eastman inspired turtles and then after that the Mondo figures:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgMyRSBBqGY

call me clueless, but who or what is the yellow guy with purple dots all over him from the video?

*Oculus Orbus* · 07-10-2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LincolnHawk

call me clueless, but who or what is the yellow guy with purple dots all over him from the video?

It's a Little Orphan Alien, seen in Mirage's Michelangelo Micro back in 1985.

07-09-2015, 10:25 AM	#121
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	My need for these is rising more and more... Really wish they where 1/12 scale rather then 1/6 though. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

07-09-2015, 02:01 PM	#126
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	It's easy to muse that there is such a mandate from Playmates, since NECA was originally going to release the Turtles in regular stores until Playmates butted in. It explains why only Kaiyodo and Bandai have so far made figures in the 6 inch scale, while the other companies have only made figures in others sizes __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

07-09-2015, 02:24 PM	#127
sdp Megan Fox = April Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 9,999	Do we know any information on Playmates contract? Why have they been able to keep it all these years? How are the sales now? Are they still as high as they were when the first wave appeared? I long for the day Playmates loses the license. These figures are amazing and I'd pay $100+ for them since they're the only TMNT figures I'd ever need to own..if only they were a smaller scale Last edited by sdp; 07-09-2015 at 02:32 PM.

07-09-2015, 04:23 PM	#128
twopinacoladas Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 717	The head sculpts on Raph, Don and Mike are very similar to the NECA ones, I like the Leo the best at this point maybe it looks a little more Laird like... I also agree with the paint particularly on Raph being to bright 3 of them almost look like up scaled NECA figures. The shells being the only thing that stands out as being significantly different. Depending on price which I just read could be $150 that could be over $200 CAD shipped I might just skip these as I did with the Side Show Statues. http://www.actionfigurepics.com/2015...show-this-year __________________ www.rj3d.com www.itstimetosplit.com

07-09-2015, 06:16 PM	#131
zaktheneutrino Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: PA Posts: 913	I'm seriously contemplating on selling off a good portion of my collection and using the money to buy the Mondo figures. This is the ultimate line in my eyes. A high end collectible Mirage inspired line that has a great chance of featuring more than just the turtles themselves. I will most likely kick myself if I don't buy them now and they have an outrageous price tag in the future similar to the NECA figures. __________________ "We strike hard and fade away.....into the night." Check out my TMNT website for news, reviews and more! http://www.thewhitefootsoldier.com Instagram: The White Foot Soldier

07-09-2015, 11:56 AM	#122
Oculus Orbus Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 1,535	I was ready to pass on these because I'm not a big fan of the scale, but mostly because of the expected price point, considering how I dropped big money on The First Turtle very recently. I gotta admit that looking at all those pictures is making me hesitant, but Mondo should probably consider giving more time in between releases. If rumors are correct, there's no way I could afford $150 a month, plus shipping to Spain, for four months straight. I wonder if they have the rights to make those same sculptures into 1/12 figures or Playmates is stoping them from doing so.

07-09-2015, 05:35 PM	#129
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I'm struggling with the concept of why in the world people want these in 1/12 scale instead of 1/6. I'm super happy we are getting 1/6 scale; welcome to the big leagues. All we usually ever get is 1/12 scale tmnt. For 1/6 scale collectors, it's finally time we get this size of turtle!

07-10-2015, 12:38 AM	#134
Redemption Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dimension X Posts: 624	So since Sideshow and mondo both will be selling these does anyone know if there will be an exclusive on the mondo site like they did for the first turtle figure?

07-10-2015, 03:23 AM	#135
Darth Knuckles Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mutani-Isle Posts: 689	Here's a short video of, first, the Threezero Eastman inspired turtles and then after that the Mondo figures: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgMyRSBBqGY __________________ "Shredder, what have you done!?!" - Tiger Claw (Annihilation: Earth!)

07-10-2015, 05:12 AM	#136
Filespit Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 424	These look amazing and I'll pay whatever they'll cost to get them. I'll be happy to pay $150 now rather than the double two years from now, should they explode in value like the Sideshow/Playmates statues.