NECA Movie TMNT figures going to add Tatsu and Keno?

**Jester** · 02-03-2021, 03:35 PM

Not the greatest likenesses, but interesting.

*Roseangelo* · 02-03-2021, 03:41 PM

I'm sure those are custom figures.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Keno added eventually, but my understanding is that Toshishiro Obata is quite elusive in terms of obtaining a likeness license.

**Jester** · 02-03-2021, 03:45 PM

The more I looked at it the more wondered just that.

At first I thought it was a NESA display at a convention or trade show.

jestergoblin · 02-05-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I'm sure those are custom figures.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to see Keno added eventually, but my understanding is that Toshishiro Obata is quite elusive in terms of obtaining a likeness license.

And IDW was told the name Tatsu was "off the table" so there is clearly an issue with him.

*snake* · 02-05-2021, 09:52 AM

That’s weird. Nick was able to use Tatsu.

*MikeandRaph87* · 02-05-2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

And IDW was told the name Tatsu was "off the table" so there is clearly an issue with him.

In a recent interview with the director of the Neca line they have not been able to reach Obata. It was an issue of the lack of ability to connect with him more than him saying 'no'. It was something that he is currently working to resolve.

*Raph* · 02-01-2023, 01:44 PM

Well, there is an update since last week! There's no confirmation from NECA yet, but Tatsu's (Oshishiro Obata's) son confirmed that permission has been given by Oshishiro and his family. And they are in the process of collecting many photos for the right look, colors and clothing. So pre-production has started.

Maybe they'll made a nice deluxe pack with a 1990 and a SotO Tatsu!

*Raph* · 02-07-2023, 12:33 PM

No one's talking about this awesome news?

*RaphaelinSTL* · 02-07-2023, 02:59 PM

I think most people are (and rightfully so) in wait-and-see mode. The post was from March of 2022 and I think that has people ever so cautiously optimistic ... as I'm sure the process for something like this takes time.

Side note, your video link is broken. Care to share again?

Dask · 02-07-2023, 07:05 PM

Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu?

I doubt there will be signature editions.

*Raph* · 02-08-2023, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Side note, your video link is broken. Care to share again?

Oh I see, yeah makes sense.
The link is from Mad Hatter reviews. Here you go: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zXw-0ortmM

TurtleManiac · 02-08-2023, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu?

I doubt there will be signature editions.

Probably not any major differences, but I’m sure if we go back and study the designs there may be some minimal differences in the outfit.

Same with Splinter and Foot Soldiers, they look pretty much the same in the first 2 films.

Unless they make an alternate video game Tatsu I think he wore a purple robe on the Sega game if I remember correctly.

*Raph* · 02-08-2023, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu?

The difference is minimal actually. No silver lining in SotO.

1990

SotO

*Raph* · 02-08-2023, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu?

The difference is minimal actually. No silver lining in SotO.

1990

SotO

*RaphaelinSTL* · 02-08-2023, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Raph

Oh I see, yeah makes sense.
The link is from Mad Hatter reviews. Here you go: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zXw-0ortmM

Mad Hatter is legit. Been loving his content, though yeah even his stuff was based around this supposed 2022 post ... so we'll have to see what happens!

Otter · 02-09-2023, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dask

Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu?

This may sound petty, but if there is a Tatsu, and it is an Ooze version, I won't want it. I'd go without Tatsu if it wasn't the version from the original film.

Dask · 02-09-2023, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

This may sound petty, but if there is a Tatsu, and it is an Ooze version, I won't want it. I'd go without Tatsu if it wasn't the version from the original film.

Ehh...they look the same to me based on the photos posted above (thanks guys!), so much so that you can probably do a quick custom on one to look like the other.

mikey see · 02-09-2023, 08:55 AM

I think those are the same costume, no? Like it's just some leather-y accents and they happened to have caught the light in that OG screengrab but not in the Ooze shot. You can see the detail is still there, it's just not reflecting at that moment.

I could be wrong, it's been awhile since I watched either movie. But going off those shots I'd say it's the same. And if it's not but the sculpt is there you could pretty easily add the highlight.

*RaphaelinSTL* · 02-09-2023, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

This may sound petty, but if there is a Tatsu, and it is an Ooze version, I won't want it. I'd go without Tatsu if it wasn't the version from the original film.

Honestly, Tatsu is the only genuine missing piece to finish the 1990 line so I'm sure NECA would go full out 1990 for that figure.

*Raph* · 02-10-2023, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RaphaelinSTL

Honestly, Tatsu is the only genuine missing piece to finish the 1990 line so I'm sure NECA would go full out 1990 for that figure.

I agree, Tatsu is a great way to complete the 1990 line, but how cool would it be to also get Charles Pennington and Chief Sterns?

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Raph Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Netherlands, Rotterdam Posts: 1,844	Well, there is an update since last week! There's no confirmation from NECA yet, but Tatsu's (Oshishiro Obata's) son confirmed that permission has been given by Oshishiro and his family. And they are in the process of collecting many photos for the right look, colors and clothing. So pre-production has started. Maybe they'll made a nice deluxe pack with a 1990 and a SotO Tatsu! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zXw-0ortmM</a>" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> __________________ Last edited by Raph; 02-08-2023 at 02:22 PM.

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Raph Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Netherlands, Rotterdam Posts: 1,844	No one's talking about this awesome news? __________________

02-05-2021, 09:52 AM	#5
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	That’s weird. Nick was able to use Tatsu.

02-07-2023, 02:59 PM	#9
RaphaelinSTL Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,717	I think most people are (and rightfully so) in wait-and-see mode. The post was from March of 2022 and I think that has people ever so cautiously optimistic ... as I'm sure the process for something like this takes time. Side note, your video link is broken. Care to share again? __________________

02-07-2023, 07:05 PM	#10
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,112	Were there any differences between the 1990 and SotO Tatsu? I doubt there will be signature editions.

02-09-2023, 08:55 AM	#18
mikey see Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1,073	I think those are the same costume, no? Like it's just some leather-y accents and they happened to have caught the light in that OG screengrab but not in the Ooze shot. You can see the detail is still there, it's just not reflecting at that moment. I could be wrong, it's been awhile since I watched either movie. But going off those shots I'd say it's the same. And if it's not but the sculpt is there you could pretty easily add the highlight.