TMNT Bearbricks

*tmntman* · 10-25-2017, 11:46 PM

I haven't seen any mention of this previously, it appears that Medicom is including a couple of the classic style Turtle designs in their Bearbricks line. This fall they are suppose to release a Leonardo and Raphael Bearbrick. Both will be available in 100% and 400% and Leo will also be available as a 1000% version.

Edit: here's a photo if anyone is curious

cloud · 10-27-2017, 04:59 AM

Never a fan of bear brick.
I miss Kubricks

*Powder* · 10-27-2017, 05:04 AM

I'd be into getting a Leonardo one if they'd done something more original as opposed to the generic faux-retro style-guide stuff.

*tmntman* · 10-27-2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I'd be into getting a Leonardo one if they'd done something more original as opposed to the generic faux-retro style-guide stuff.

I get the feeling that the TMNT are not quite popular enough in Japan to warrant that. Honestly, I was quite surprised to see that they were doing these.

*Coro* · 10-27-2017, 09:05 AM

Why are these a thing?!?!

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 10-27-2017, 09:07 AM

$$$

*tmntman* · 10-27-2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Coro

Why are these a thing?!?!

Taking a slightly less cynical view than the previous response, Bearbricks have been a fairly long running series in Japan. I believe they started around 2000 or 2001 and have been in production ever since. And over the 35 series or so that they have produced they have included a lot of different licenses into the line. So I don't think these are meant to appeal to TMNT fans. Actually, given that they weren't mentioned here at all, I'd say it's fairly safe to say they AREN't meant for TMNT fans. Rather they are meant for Bearbrick fans who tend to be interested in pop culture in general.

*Powder* · 10-27-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tmntman

I get the feeling that the TMNT are not quite popular enough in Japan to warrant that. Honestly, I was quite surprised to see that they were doing these.

Perhaps not, but don't misunderstand, it's not that I'm saying they shouldn't be Fred Wolf related or anything. It'd just be cool if they looked like they did in the cartoon instead of all neon with the yellow buckle & whatnot.

*Shogun26* · 01-22-2020, 05:46 PM

I've seen a lot of these in person, I love the daft punk brickbears, but yeah not something I'm going to collect. I made the mistake of buying the 7 inch bebop and rocksteady kid robots at retail cost and my god can't seem to get rid of them for the same cost just to break even.

Browne762 · 01-24-2020, 05:47 AM

If they weren't "bears" I would get them because the look like a good quality figure, but they look too weird to me with the ears.

10-25-2017, 11:46 PM	#1
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	TMNT Bearbricks I haven't seen any mention of this previously, it appears that Medicom is including a couple of the classic style Turtle designs in their Bearbricks line. This fall they are suppose to release a Leonardo and Raphael Bearbrick. Both will be available in 100% and 400% and Leo will also be available as a 1000% version. Edit: here's a photo if anyone is curious __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys Last edited by tmntman; 10-26-2017 at 10:54 AM.

10-27-2017, 05:04 AM	#3
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	I'd be into getting a Leonardo one if they'd done something more original as opposed to the generic faux-retro style-guide stuff. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

10-27-2017, 09:05 AM	#5
Coro Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 2,349	Why are these a thing?!?! __________________ SuperChadMonkey Space Monkey Toys

10-27-2017, 04:59 AM	#2
cloud Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 737	Never a fan of bear brick. I miss Kubricks

01-22-2020, 05:46 PM	#9
Shogun26 Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: under my bed Posts: 2,322	I've seen a lot of these in person, I love the daft punk brickbears, but yeah not something I'm going to collect. I made the mistake of buying the 7 inch bebop and rocksteady kid robots at retail cost and my god can't seem to get rid of them for the same cost just to break even.

01-24-2020, 05:47 AM	#10
Browne762 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: United States Posts: 156	If they weren't "bears" I would get them because the look like a good quality figure, but they look too weird to me with the ears.