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.

*Coro* · 10-27-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by tmntman

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.

They look dumb to me...shrug

*tmntman* · 10-27-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Coro

They look dumb to me...shrug

They certainly aren't for everyone. But I can't say that they are any dumber than Minimates, Lego minifigures, Kidrobot vinyl figures, or any number of other lines that have done essentially the same thing: reproduced the same body over and over again and just changed the color or graphics that they apply.

*IndigoErth* · 10-27-2017, 01:04 PM

It looks like something I'd sort of expect to see in Disney park gift shops had Disney bought TMNT.

So mostly I want to paint the ears black and paint on a headband.

DonnieLaForge · 10-27-2017, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tmntman

They certainly aren't for everyone. But I can't say that they are any dumber than Minimates, Lego minifigures, Kidrobot vinyl figures, or any number of other lines that have done essentially the same thing: reproduced the same body over and over again and just changed the color or graphics that they apply.

That's my problem with them. At least though with the ones you mentioned there's usually a head, accessory, appendage, add-on piece that's unique. With Bearbricks I see nothing like that. Although a google image search showed a Kermit the Frog Bearbrick with a sculpted Kermit head instead of the bear head that looked pretty official, so now I don't know this world from the upside-down.

Anyway, I sure as heck would not collect Bearbricks, but as a TMNT collector I might collect Bearbricks that happen to crossover into TMNT. But they are also ridiculously expensive given what they are, no? So in that case, NO THANKS.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 10-27-2017, 02:57 PM

How is my reply cynical?

*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.

drag0nfeathers · 10-27-2017, 04:31 PM

Finally a TMNT item I definitely DON'T want.

Saves me money! Woot!

ColinStein · 10-28-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

It looks like something I'd sort of expect to see in Disney park gift shops had Disney bought TMNT.

So mostly I want to paint the ears black and paint on a headband.

If I didn't have one of these because of Zebrahead, I would have already thought this was a Disney thing at first glance.

*tmntman* · 02-28-2018, 10:01 AM

Just a quick update if anyone is interested in these. Medicom has now announced that they'll be releasing sets with a 100% and 400% Donatello, a 100% and 400% Michelangelo and a 1000% Michelangelo. Those three sets are listed for July of 2018. So at least it looks like the entire team will be available. Now I just have to decide if I'm hoping for or dreading the possibility of 1000% versions of Raphael and Donatello.

*tmntman* · 01-20-2020, 05:39 PM

Post history seems to indicate that I'm the sole party on this board interested in these, but see if that stops me from including information about more releases.

Sideshow Toys now has a 100% and 400% set of Slash up on their site.

And Baitme.com, the site that had Scratch as an exclusive last year has a preorder for a 1000% Raphael. So it looks like all four Turtles will be available in meter tall variations.

EddieNES · 01-20-2020, 05:59 PM

Slash. Again.

So hot right now.

Btown · 01-22-2020, 05:17 PM

I pre ordered slash a couple weeks ago. Used my side show points and saved $35 on it.

*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.

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.

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Coro Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO USA Posts: 2,349	Why are these a thing?!?! __________________ SuperChadMonkey Space Monkey Toys

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drag0nfeathers Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 623	Finally a TMNT item I definitely DON'T want. Saves me money! Woot! __________________ Thank you to evan2000 for the AWESOME gif! <3

02-28-2018, 10:01 AM	#16
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	Just a quick update if anyone is interested in these. Medicom has now announced that they'll be releasing sets with a 100% and 400% Donatello, a 100% and 400% Michelangelo and a 1000% Michelangelo. Those three sets are listed for July of 2018. So at least it looks like the entire team will be available. Now I just have to decide if I'm hoping for or dreading the possibility of 1000% versions of Raphael and Donatello. __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

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

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IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,234	It looks like something I'd sort of expect to see in Disney park gift shops had Disney bought TMNT. So mostly I want to paint the ears black and paint on a headband.

01-20-2020, 05:39 PM	#17
tmntman Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,444	Post history seems to indicate that I'm the sole party on this board interested in these, but see if that stops me from including information about more releases. Sideshow Toys now has a 100% and 400% set of Slash up on their site. And Baitme.com, the site that had Scratch as an exclusive last year has a preorder for a 1000% Raphael. So it looks like all four Turtles will be available in meter tall variations. __________________ Check out my site at http://www.tmnttoys.com/ or follow me on Twitter, @TMNTtoys

01-20-2020, 05:59 PM	#18
EddieNES Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 936	Slash. Again. So hot right now. __________________ Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/17yK...w?usp=drivesdk Ebay https://ebay.com/usr/tmnt412

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Btown Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 320	I pre ordered slash a couple weeks ago. Used my side show points and saved $35 on it. __________________

01-22-2020, 05:46 PM	#20
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.