NECA TMNT Speculation Thread. 2016 and beyond - Page 7

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

"Only way we are able to make TMNT in this scale is for cons only and sold in sets. License restrictions no retail"--Randy via Twitter

WTF! Why would they even produce this in a scale that they know they can't sell anywhere else? What a total waste of money for them. Really stupid move.

useasneeded4pain · 05-23-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

WTF! Why would they even produce this in a scale that they know they can't sell anywhere else? What a total waste of money for them. Really stupid move.

Hopefully they'll produce A BUNCH of these to recoup the costs, and help us with availability.

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 01:49 PM

Licensing issues are what they are. Be angry if you like. Personally I'm thankful that NECA spent the last 8 years trying to get these made. I will find a way to get them.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-23-2016, 01:52 PM

Ugh, Shredder and the Foot Soldiers is a must... In regular colors, though.

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Licensing issues are what they are. Be angry if you like. Personally I'm thankful that NECA spent the last 8 years trying to get these made. I will find a way to get them.

I get that but why would they make them in a size that limits their sales due to licensing issues? It makes zero sense from a business stand point.

Splinter · 05-23-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

I get that but why would they make them in a size that limits their sales due to licensing issues? It makes zero sense from a business stand point.

Because 6" - 7" is the most popular size for figures and fits in with the rest of their products.

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Splinter

Because 6" - 7" is the most popular size for figures and fits in with the rest of their products.

Oh, my God. The horror of having figures a little bigger to get around the licensing issue.

EddieNES · 05-23-2016, 02:13 PM

I'm with Saba on this. I think it was a dumb move.

Happy turtle day! Here's 8 figures only a handful of people will get at base price, the rest of you will most likely have to spend 2-3X as much.

Thanks for supporting us! -Neca

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EddieNES

I'm with Saba on this. I think it was a dumb move.

Happy turtle day! Here's 8 figures only a handful of people will get at base price, the rest of you will most likely have to spend 2-3X as much.

Thanks for supporting us! -Neca

Screw Playmates but at this point, I'm almost inclined to say the same thing to Neca for such a slap in the face.

*Autbot_Benz* · 05-23-2016, 02:18 PM

I am sick and tired of Playmates ruining things for Collectors. But I agree why make it in a size you can't sell at retail its kinda screws the pooch.

*sdp* · 05-23-2016, 02:23 PM

I still don't think they would only use these sculpts for their "VG pixels look" line they have going. Even with re-using the body sculpts for the turtles/foot it can't be possible to break even on an exclusive set.

I think they'll eventually release the sets as exclusives for another con with normal paintjobs. How long does Playmates have the license for? Any chances another company gets them? I don't really know the toy industry very well so I don't know.

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 02:31 PM

If they made them in Quarter scale, then everyone would be complaining that they were being made in Quarter scale...just like on the Jim Henson NECA thread.

Haters gonna hate no matter what. Life isn't fair, they're doing what they can to get around licensing and still deliver an amazing product to the fans. Some people will miss out. Others will find a way to get these. Life goes on.

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

they're doing what they can to get around licensing.

Sure they are.

Splinter · 05-23-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

Screw Playmates but at this point, I'm almost inclined to say the same thing to Neca for such a slap in the face.

It's not a slap in the face. That's always been and always will be a ridiculous thing to say.

*Sabacooza* · 05-23-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Splinter

It's not a slap in the face. That's always been and always will be a ridiculous thing to say.

How is it not? Making something that everyone wants extremely hard to get looks like a slap in the face to me. Not only that but they limit their income on a product that could be extremely popular. They're shooting themselves in the foot.

*Andrew NDB* · 05-23-2016, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by super curry max

Might just be me but these look like garbage.

It's not just you.

Lil Karai · 05-23-2016, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

How is it not? Making something that everyone wants extremely hard to get looks like a slap in the face to me. Not only that but they limit their income on a product that could be extremely popular. They're shooting themselves in the foot.

Licensing restriction limits their income and options on what they can make, what scale, and where it is sold. Facts.

Splinter · 05-23-2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabacooza

How is it not? Making something that everyone wants extremely hard to get looks like a slap in the face to me. Not only that but they limit their income on a product that could be extremely popular.

Because a slap in the face is a personal assault against you. It's not personal or an assault.

This is the only way they can offer these figures. Either buy it or don't. Simple choice.

They're not limiting their income... they're constrained by the restrictions of the license.

Same reason they're constrained by the license restrictions for the Henson movie Turtles.

~~Commenter 42~~ · 05-23-2016, 03:09 PM

Honestly, there's no point getting angry at Neca.

Get mad at Playmates. Don't buy their ****. It's so simple.

There was a time when blockbuster had a starnglehold on home video too.

*Vegita-San* · 05-23-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Playmates won't block these from release. Playmates doesn't give a **** about most things. They don't even respond to social media

in other news, i wonder if paula still has a job? ;o) I think that was her name.

these things look like crap to me.....the turtles might look halfway ok, but the finer details, not so much. i wish they'd drop the pixel look, makes them look even weider.

sigh.

so annoyed that playmates is playing big brother and practically bullying more creative companies from releasing things. surprised those prime 1 side show statues saw the light of day compared to the movie figures playmates put out.

not that i needed another reason not to buy another playmates figure ever again...

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05-23-2016, 02:13 PM	#128
EddieNES Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 936	I'm with Saba on this. I think it was a dumb move. Happy turtle day! Here's 8 figures only a handful of people will get at base price, the rest of you will most likely have to spend 2-3X as much. Thanks for supporting us! -Neca __________________ Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yK...w?usp=drivesdk Ebay https://ebay.com/usr/tmnt412

05-23-2016, 02:18 PM	#130
Autbot_Benz Hellblazer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ventura California Posts: 8,279	I am sick and tired of Playmates ruining things for Collectors. But I agree why make it in a size you can't sell at retail its kinda screws the pooch. __________________ 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.

05-23-2016, 02:23 PM	#131
sdp Megan Fox = April Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 9,999	I still don't think they would only use these sculpts for their "VG pixels look" line they have going. Even with re-using the body sculpts for the turtles/foot it can't be possible to break even on an exclusive set. I think they'll eventually release the sets as exclusives for another con with normal paintjobs. How long does Playmates have the license for? Any chances another company gets them? I don't really know the toy industry very well so I don't know. __________________ *Bye* *TMNT !!! I'm unaliving tonight* Click to join The Drome Discord server

05-23-2016, 01:49 PM	#123
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	Licensing issues are what they are. Be angry if you like. Personally I'm thankful that NECA spent the last 8 years trying to get these made. I will find a way to get them.

05-23-2016, 02:31 PM	#132
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	If they made them in Quarter scale, then everyone would be complaining that they were being made in Quarter scale...just like on the Jim Henson NECA thread. Haters gonna hate no matter what. Life isn't fair, they're doing what they can to get around licensing and still deliver an amazing product to the fans. Some people will miss out. Others will find a way to get these. Life goes on.

05-23-2016, 03:09 PM	#139
~~Commenter 42~~ Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 3,954	Honestly, there's no point getting angry at Neca. Get mad at Playmates. Don't buy their ****. It's so simple. There was a time when blockbuster had a starnglehold on home video too.