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Otter · 04-28-2020, 02:14 PM

I'm in Australia. Pre-ordered from Popcultcha.

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1990-casey-jones-raphael-7-action-figure-2-pack.html

D Piddy 1982 · 05-14-2020, 02:39 AM

I got a UK first release Donnie.

I received yesterday Leo, Raph and Mike from what I would call the "second wave"? Or re-release? Second production run?

Anyway, I've seen loads of Youtube reviews and Instagram pics of these amazing figures but one thing I've just noticed on my Mikey is that his Nunchuks have bendy black wire seperating the handles.

I'm certain the first wave had string?

Anyone know if wire was used on the first wave, or is this going to be the distinguishing feature between wave 1 and wave 2 Mikeys?

I also get the impression on my wave 2's that the headbands are not as bright as what I have seen in videos and pictures.

*Discogod* · 05-14-2020, 03:55 AM

I thought it was just the SDCC sets that had cord between the 'chuks - pretty sure my Mike is a 1st run and he had the wire.

Not that it matters to me, I replaced the wire with a twin cord like the RL versions.

D Piddy 1982 · 05-14-2020, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Discogod

I thought it was just the SDCC sets that had cord between the 'chuks - pretty sure my Mike is a 1st run and he had the wire.

Not that it matters to me, I replaced the wire with a twin cord like the RL versions.

Oh, OK. That's interesting to know. Before mine arrived I had watched a couple of YouTube videos that had a comparison between the SDCC set and the Gamestop sets. It showed that Mikeys chucks still had string between them, but it was slightly more robust on the Gamestop figs.

Not that I'm worried about it, I'm over the moon to have these amazing figures, especially as I'm starting to realise that NECA tend to only release waves once and when they're gone they're gone. But I was curious as I know my Mikey is 100% a re-release (bought legitimately through Comics and Cocktails) and not from the first release issue.

Shred87 · 05-14-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I'm in Australia. Pre-ordered from Popcultcha.

https://www.popcultcha.com.au/teenag...re-2-pack.html

This is probably a stupid question to most of you but am I able
To preorder from that site if I live in the US?

Otter · 05-23-2020, 01:52 AM

Typically yes (if you're up for the postage), but there have been restrictions on some items because of what I can only assume are licensing restrictions, such as those NECA has to contend with for Ninja Turtles. But give it a try all the same. They'll let you know if they can't ship an item to the US.

And if they can't, there's no reason an Aussie couldn't order from the site and ship it to you when they release.

Otter · 05-24-2020, 04:54 PM

Is Judith Hoag unboxing the SDCC2020 "exclusive" on Twitter?! 😳

Subway mugging is my guess.

*Redrumh2o* · 05-24-2020, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Is Judith Hoag unboxing the SDCC2020 "exclusive" on Twitter?! 😳

Subway mugging is my guess.

Of course....but hopefully a 2-pack at least

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-24-2020, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

Is Judith Hoag unboxing the SDCC2020 "exclusive" on Twitter?! 😳

Subway mugging is my guess.

I'm Guessing 1990 April is part of the SDCC exclusive

Otter · 05-24-2020, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrumh2o

Of course....but hopefully a 2-pack at least

I figure another 4-pack: April, Raph (trenchcoat) and a couple of Foot.

*Redrumh2o* · 05-24-2020, 06:48 PM

It was a pretty big box....looks like it would fit one of their 4-packs

teemu · 05-24-2020, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

I figure another 4-pack: April, Raph (trenchcoat) and a couple of Foot.

April, Tatsu, Foot, Battle damaged Raf

Otter · 05-24-2020, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by teemu

April, Tatsu, Foot, Battle damaged Raf

Ooh... "Second Time Around encounter". I'd be down for that.

*Redrumh2o* · 05-25-2020, 12:15 PM

This wait is killing me!

Shred87 · 05-25-2020, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otter

Typically yes (if you're up for the postage), but there have been restrictions on some items because of what I can only assume are licensing restrictions, such as those NECA has to contend with for Ninja Turtles. But give it a try all the same. They'll let you know if they can't ship an item to the US.

And if they can't, there's no reason an Aussie couldn't order from the site and ship it to you when they release.

Ok so I guess I’d like advice on how to move forward here. I live in New York and the idea of finding any of these in target or Walmart is about 0. I’ve never seen Any of them. Ever.

Right now in my popcultcha cart I have all the upcoming preorders from neca that are listed on the AU site. Do you think pre ordering them now from the site would be a better play than waiting to try and poach these off eBay or taking an outside shot that I find them locally? Will I have to wait longer for them from the site compared to when they will show up on eBay? Will eBay prices be substantially higher? Any advice welcome. I just hate how hard some of these things are to obtain. Seems like I’m always at the scalpers mercy.

Otter · 05-25-2020, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shred87

Ok so I guess I’d like advice on how to move forward here. I live in New York and the idea of finding any of these in target or Walmart is about 0. I’ve never seen Any of them. Ever.

Right now in my popcultcha cart I have all the upcoming preorders from neca that are listed on the AU site. Do you think pre ordering them now from the site would be a better play than waiting to try and poach these off eBay or taking an outside shot that I find them locally? Will I have to wait longer for them from the site compared to when they will show up on eBay? Will eBay prices be substantially higher? Any advice welcome. I just hate how hard some of these things are to obtain. Seems like I’m always at the scalpers mercy.

I can't really speak to what you'd pay on the secondary market, as I (fortunately) haven't had to go that route.

You will likely have to wait longer for them though. From memory Rocksteady & Bebop were a good two or three months behind their release in the States.

Plus there's the cost of shipping to factor into the equation.

*RaphaelinSTL* · 05-25-2020, 04:36 PM

Judith finally revealed her second unboxing video. Looks like it's just the four Turtles, the Casey/Raph 2-pack, Casey prop mask, and prop Ooze canister.

No SDCC reveal.

teemu · 05-25-2020, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Judith finally revealed her second unboxing video. Looks like it's just the four Turtles, the Casey/Raph 2-pack, Casey prop mask, and prop Ooze canister.

No SDCC reveal.

She's coming

Otter · 05-25-2020, 06:01 PM

Ha ha!

😊 I don't even care that it wasn't the reveal I was hoping for. It was fun to revisit those same emotions that unboxing NECA's Turtles stirred in me.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-25-2020, 06:08 PM

Glad judith won't have to go through the nightmare us collectors will in never finding there at Walmart and on their site

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D Piddy 1982 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 712	I got a UK first release Donnie. I received yesterday Leo, Raph and Mike from what I would call the "second wave"? Or re-release? Second production run? Anyway, I've seen loads of Youtube reviews and Instagram pics of these amazing figures but one thing I've just noticed on my Mikey is that his Nunchuks have bendy black wire seperating the handles. I'm certain the first wave had string? Anyone know if wire was used on the first wave, or is this going to be the distinguishing feature between wave 1 and wave 2 Mikeys? I also get the impression on my wave 2's that the headbands are not as bright as what I have seen in videos and pictures. __________________ Twitter handle: @D_Piddy1982 " 'Hero Turtle' craze leads to duck deaths" BBC News 2001

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Redrumh2o Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,903	It was a pretty big box....looks like it would fit one of their 4-packs __________________ My Collection Thread - Original Art, Toys, Comics, Sketches!!

05-25-2020, 12:15 PM	#794
Redrumh2o Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,903	This wait is killing me! __________________ My Collection Thread - Original Art, Toys, Comics, Sketches!!

05-25-2020, 04:36 PM	#797
RaphaelinSTL Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,717	Judith finally revealed her second unboxing video. Looks like it's just the four Turtles, the Casey/Raph 2-pack, Casey prop mask, and prop Ooze canister. No SDCC reveal. __________________

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Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,287	Glad judith won't have to go through the nightmare us collectors will in never finding there at Walmart and on their site __________________ I respect what FW cartoon did for the turtles franchise but it is the most overrated and hard to watch of the 3 turtles cartoons.

04-28-2020, 02:14 PM	#781
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	I'm in Australia. Pre-ordered from Popcultcha. https://www.popcultcha.com.au/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1990-casey-jones-raphael-7-action-figure-2-pack.html

05-14-2020, 03:55 AM	#783
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I thought it was just the SDCC sets that had cord between the 'chuks - pretty sure my Mike is a 1st run and he had the wire. Not that it matters to me, I replaced the wire with a twin cord like the RL versions.

05-23-2020, 01:52 AM	#786
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	Typically yes (if you're up for the postage), but there have been restrictions on some items because of what I can only assume are licensing restrictions, such as those NECA has to contend with for Ninja Turtles. But give it a try all the same. They'll let you know if they can't ship an item to the US. And if they can't, there's no reason an Aussie couldn't order from the site and ship it to you when they release.

05-24-2020, 04:54 PM	#787
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	Is Judith Hoag unboxing the SDCC2020 "exclusive" on Twitter?! 😳 Subway mugging is my guess.

05-25-2020, 06:01 PM	#799
Otter Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 718	Ha ha! 😊 I don't even care that it wasn't the reveal I was hoping for. It was fun to revisit those same emotions that unboxing NECA's Turtles stirred in me.