TMNT 2017 Action Figures - Page 26

*VaughnMichael* · 06-08-2017, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobrakahn

Playmates has updated their site with the repaint waves.

http://www.playmatestoys.com/brands/...action-figures

They left out Splinters repaint oddly enough.

*TurtleWA* · 06-08-2017, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

They left out Splinters repaint oddly enough.

Yeah and why refer to Muckman as "Basic Muckman?"

*Autbot_Benz* · 06-10-2017, 03:09 PM

The-Shredder · 06-11-2017, 12:19 AM

The Brute Shredder repaint reminds me of the Shredder in the 2001 CGI pilot.

*Ninjinister* · 06-11-2017, 02:23 PM

Wow I never thought of that. I was thinking of the Mutant Melee character

*DestronMirage22* · 06-11-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The-Shredder

The Brute Shredder repaint reminds me of the Shredder in the 2001 CGI pilot.

http://playmatestoys.com/uploads/bra...redder_pu1.jpg

https://web.archive.org/web/20070820...t/shredder.jpg

Lots of similarities in the color palettes sure, but I highly doubt Playmates designed that repaint with that in mind. They probably just thought it looked cool or would help sell more toys like all the other repaints.

*CyberCubed* · 06-11-2017, 02:59 PM

Shredder looks cool in Gold armor in general, I'm surprised we don't see that more often.

*Autbot_Benz* · 06-12-2017, 01:04 PM

DJSoulPole · 06-12-2017, 04:41 PM

"COULD be a little more detailed..." hahaha Dan always the optimist lettin Playmates get away with anything. Standing this Usagi next to the vintage versions is just embarrassing, like when Randy tweeted the pic of the vintage movie stars next to the '14 figures.

*Ninjinister* · 06-12-2017, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DestronMirage22

Lots of similarities in the color palettes sure, but I highly doubt Playmates designed that repaint with that in mind. They probably just thought it looked cool or would help sell more toys like all the other repaints.

Yeah I doubt there's any reason for any of the palettes in these, let alone super obscure ones. I just never thought of CGI pitch Shredder when I saw him until it was brought up.

*DestronMirage22* · 06-12-2017, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJSoulPole

"COULD be a little more detailed..." hahaha Dan always the optimist lettin Playmates get away with anything.

I know right? Same with his review of that Mcdonalds-level-quality Atilla figure. He basically just said "it could've been better" when that thing is clearly a piece of trash. But I guess when you get free toys you'll say whatever in order to keep getting 'em.

*Powder* · 06-12-2017, 07:32 PM

Dan is pretty much a biased shill. I appreciate the in-depth view his videos provide, & he seems like a real nice guy, but his reviews are far from objective or honest, generally.

On another note, I really wanted the samurai turtles until I saw all the stupid rainbow coloring choices they made. Wish the single pack figures had more "realistic" palettes. Hell, I'd be happy if the faceplates were just grey/silver/etc intead of matching their bandanas. That look is hella goofy.

*Powder* · 06-12-2017, 09:20 PM

The old sculpt has way more detail, but I don't really think it's fair to compare the two. One is the result of a sculptor with free reign going all out & the other strives to match the character's on-screen appearance with a sleek design. They're both cool for different reasons.

The original, awesome as it is, looks nothing at all like any iteration of Usagi.

The new one, on the other hand, may be the most comic accurate of all!

Fits right in with his predecessors.

D Piddy 1982 · 06-13-2017, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

The old sculpt has way more detail, but I don't really think it's fair to compare the two. One is the result of a sculptor with free reign going all out & the other strives to match the character's on-screen appearance with a sleek design. They're both cool for different reasons.

The original, awesome as it is, looks nothing at all like any iteration of Usagi.

The new one, on the other hand, may be the most comic accurate of all!

Fits right in with his predecessors.
http://i65.tinypic.com/sxnhc0.png

Nice Usagi collection there! Very nice!

*Chris* · 06-15-2017, 06:11 PM

The new episode titles over in the season 5 thread just got me thinking. Does anyone else remember the first image we had of the Tales line that Greg Cipes posted? The one with all the logos like "Super Shredder""Samurai Turtles" & "Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady"

One of the logos was for "Road Warriors", did we ever see any figures for this? I don't recall seeing them in the Toy Fair coverage and I'm pretty sure it was said that what we saw at TF is it for the line. With Kavaxas being cancelled I imagine these are too (strange though, Playmates normally love TMNT variants)

Only asking as it seems likely, based on the new episode titles, that Road Warriors would be based on the final arc of the series (speculated as being a Mad Max inspired post apocalyptic future)

EddieNES · 06-15-2017, 07:24 PM

Not sure about that one, but the monster hunter series seems to be moving forward. They even have a golden book for it. This might lead into the actual turtles being monsters as well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524716707..._gmZqzbZVGTT9E

Rukitron · 06-17-2017, 05:14 PM

Managed to get the entire set of repaint Battle Shell turtles on sale. I like the color break up on these more than the standard. Too bad they never fixed the stupid issue with the feet which prevents some of the turtles from standing evenly.
Also some of them still have weirdly uneven looking joint cuts at the back of their shins, especially on Donnie and Leo.

Wretched Reptile · 06-21-2017, 01:27 PM

Still no luck with the Usagi wave for me. I found Muckman, Crimson Leader and most of the repaints I wanted very quickly, so I guess my luck ran out on these. Most stores around here are barren. It's like they know this line is essentially done and they're not bothering to restock much, if at all.

weizie · 06-25-2017, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched Reptile

Still no luck with the Usagi wave for me. I found Muckman, Crimson Leader and most of the repaints I wanted very quickly, so I guess my luck ran out on these. Most stores around here are barren. It's like they know this line is essentially done and they're not bothering to restock much, if at all.

my local target hasn't had a single basic turtle figure since the Christmas purge.

calmik · 06-26-2017, 11:23 AM

I was in Salt Lake City this weekend and hit 4 walmarts, 3 targets and 1 Toys R Us and in one target had a single 20 Horse & Mikey Samurai. everywhere else had nothing. so frustrating trying to find these figures.

06-10-2017, 03:09 PM	#503
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,275	__________________ 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.

06-12-2017, 01:04 PM	#508
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,275	__________________ 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.

06-12-2017, 07:32 PM	#512
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	Dan is pretty much a biased shill. I appreciate the in-depth view his videos provide, & he seems like a real nice guy, but his reviews are far from objective or honest, generally. On another note, I really wanted the samurai turtles until I saw all the stupid rainbow coloring choices they made. Wish the single pack figures had more "realistic" palettes. Hell, I'd be happy if the faceplates were just grey/silver/etc intead of matching their bandanas. That look is hella goofy. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

06-12-2017, 09:20 PM	#513
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,803	The old sculpt has way more detail, but I don't really think it's fair to compare the two. One is the result of a sculptor with free reign going all out & the other strives to match the character's on-screen appearance with a sleek design. They're both cool for different reasons. The original, awesome as it is, looks nothing at all like any iteration of Usagi. The new one, on the other hand, may be the most comic accurate of all! Fits right in with his predecessors. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

06-15-2017, 07:24 PM	#516
EddieNES Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 936	Not sure about that one, but the monster hunter series seems to be moving forward. They even have a golden book for it. This might lead into the actual turtles being monsters as well. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524716707..._gmZqzbZVGTT9E __________________ Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yK...w?usp=drivesdk Ebay https://ebay.com/usr/tmnt412

06-11-2017, 12:19 AM	#504
The-Shredder Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 448	The Brute Shredder repaint reminds me of the Shredder in the 2001 CGI pilot.

06-11-2017, 02:23 PM	#505
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,313	Wow I never thought of that. I was thinking of the Mutant Melee character

06-11-2017, 02:59 PM	#507
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,030	Shredder looks cool in Gold armor in general, I'm surprised we don't see that more often.

06-12-2017, 04:41 PM	#509
DJSoulPole Thug Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 73	"COULD be a little more detailed..." hahaha Dan always the optimist lettin Playmates get away with anything. Standing this Usagi next to the vintage versions is just embarrassing, like when Randy tweeted the pic of the vintage movie stars next to the '14 figures.

06-15-2017, 06:11 PM	#515
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,890	The new episode titles over in the season 5 thread just got me thinking. Does anyone else remember the first image we had of the Tales line that Greg Cipes posted? The one with all the logos like "Super Shredder""Samurai Turtles" & "Wanted: Bebop & Rocksteady" One of the logos was for "Road Warriors", did we ever see any figures for this? I don't recall seeing them in the Toy Fair coverage and I'm pretty sure it was said that what we saw at TF is it for the line. With Kavaxas being cancelled I imagine these are too (strange though, Playmates normally love TMNT variants) Only asking as it seems likely, based on the new episode titles, that Road Warriors would be based on the final arc of the series (speculated as being a Mad Max inspired post apocalyptic future)

06-17-2017, 05:14 PM	#517
Rukitron Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 701	Managed to get the entire set of repaint Battle Shell turtles on sale. I like the color break up on these more than the standard. Too bad they never fixed the stupid issue with the feet which prevents some of the turtles from standing evenly. Also some of them still have weirdly uneven looking joint cuts at the back of their shins, especially on Donnie and Leo.

06-21-2017, 01:27 PM	#518
Wretched Reptile Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Shellabama Posts: 128	Still no luck with the Usagi wave for me. I found Muckman, Crimson Leader and most of the repaints I wanted very quickly, so I guess my luck ran out on these. Most stores around here are barren. It's like they know this line is essentially done and they're not bothering to restock much, if at all.

06-26-2017, 11:23 AM	#520
calmik Foot Soldier Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Idaho Posts: 103	I was in Salt Lake City this weekend and hit 4 walmarts, 3 targets and 1 Toys R Us and in one target had a single 20 Horse & Mikey Samurai. everywhere else had nothing. so frustrating trying to find these figures.