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I'm sure someone can back me up with the exact deets, but the reason some of these "rarer" figures aren't and can't be re-released (other than probably some Playmates bigwigs generally being clueless), is because the molds broke.
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09-27-2019, 03:25 PM | #63 |
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At the time, I don’t think many young adults and adults knew Scratch, Hot Spot, and Half Court would go for as much as even those figures do today on the secondary market (they figured the figures could go for much higher). For many stores (if not all), it was ‘first come, first serve’ and some figures may have been on reserve from employees at many retailers then. The original TMNT toy line was the first best selling toy of the 1990s, so many young adults and adults in the early to mid 90s figured the children of the 80s and 90s would be just as in awe about them 40 or 50 years later (if not more) as they were in the very early 90s. The 90s action figure market took a lot of people by surprise after the early 90s (when the action figure market was dry). So, some of the people on eBay with aforementioned expensive figures MOC were the teens and adults who took notice of the TMNT craze in 1990 and ran with it well into the 90s.
1992 appears to be the year when basic waves and sub-waves featuring variants of the four turtles and their allies took over the original Playmates toy line, but that was also the best year for sub-waves with variants in it at the same time. Things were still good for Playmates in the beginning of 1993 because of the turtle variant sub-waves, but children quickly lost interest in TMNT after the plot to TMNT 3 was lost on them [due to the lack of Shredder] and bought toys like the 1992 Tiger Electronics TalkBoy instead. Last edited by mikey0; 09-27-2019 at 03:45 PM. |
09-30-2019, 09:15 AM | #64 |
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The author of this article on The Fwoosh sees the 10th basic wave as toys released “at the end” of the original Playmates toy line: http://thefwoosh.com/2019/09/top-ten...rtles-figures/
Here is the quote on Scratch from VeeBee: “Oh hey, here is the only figure on this list that I did NOT own as kid. If you know a bit of TMNT lore, I am sure you know why, but if you do not, simply put – he was released right at the end of the vintage line, and was very, very rare. He demands INSANE amounts of money on the secondary market now for those who want to complete their vintage collection, but that just means that most collectors have not, and will not, have chance to own that original figure. So, this new Ultimate line would be the perfect place to give everyone a chance to finally own Scratch. Sure, I would not prioritize my favorite characters, or those more essential to the mythos, ahead of him, but finally landing Scratch (Hot Spot, too!) would be a pretty big deal for a lot of fans.” VeeBee had to have been a casual TMNT toy buyer. |
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Because he is wrong about this. It was not "right at the end" of the vintage line. |
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10-01-2019, 05:17 PM | #66 | |
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I wonder how much Scratch went for on the secondary market in the late 90s when the 10th wave was gone from stores. |
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10-02-2019, 04:17 PM | #67 |
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I acquired my Scratch at a toy show in the late '90s. I traded MOC Spawns and Starting Lineups for it. I'd say the equivalent trade value at the time was around $125. Those Spawn and Starting Lineup figures now probably equal about $30.
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03-01-2020, 06:53 PM | #68 |
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The Instagram user @kenstole is sold out of unpainted Scratch reproductions at the moment, but he said he would make a post when more are available.
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03-02-2020, 01:02 PM | #69 |
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I honestly missed SO many of the 1994/1995 figures because that time was right around my TMNT hiatus. I personally didn't seek Mona Lisa, Hot Spot, Sandstorm...etc.
Now as an adult whom got all back into TMNT thanks to the 2012 series, I've been trying to acquire many of the figures I missed out on. I purchased one of the Playmates Classic Collection Super "Mikey" Michelangelo figures and HATED it. The lack of paint apps and the cheap feel to it just made me angry, so I ended up buying the real deal soon after. With that said, I'm not so sure I'd want any re-releases from Playmates because they cut so many corners these days. Unless they start making 'em like they used to...I'm staying away from whatever "classic" they decide to throw our way. As for Super 7, I honestly don't know if I'd buy their take on an Ultimate Scratch or not. I'm leaning closer to yes than no. However if a ReAction Scratch was released...that's an easy pass for me. I just really don't care for those. |
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Yes, I absolutely love what some have been offering on Instagram and I've been taking advantage of some of those offerings as well. I prefer the heart and soul that goes into some of the customs/reproductions from fellow fans. I wish I had the talent to work with resin/molds. Witch that said, thankfully those whom are handy working with stuff like that, have always been more than fair with what they ask. I have had the ability to get new custom wings for my Winged Warrior Donnie, a door for Krang's Android Body...among other great stuff that I never would have thought I'd be able to find. |
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07-02-2020, 07:45 PM | #72 |
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The Instagram user Jumbo_Nuggatron makes Scratch bootlegs. The OP might want to check the profile of Jumbo_Nuggatron from time to time. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-7xP1SgI67/?hl=en
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07-13-2020, 06:58 PM | #75 |
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Uncolored Scratch yellow resin figure in package with all accessories up for bid: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scratch-The...5-c1d4bf216c0d
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07-16-2020, 03:36 PM | #76 |
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Uh oh some fan is making resin castings of a toy that's been discontinued for 17 years, better call the manager! Anyway, adding you to my ignore list. Over a decade on this forum and you're the first member getting the ignore button, loser.
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07-19-2020, 04:44 PM | #77 |
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With 9 dollars and a 3D printer, you can now make your own Scratch. The Scratch 3D model is missing all of the accessories and you have to paint it, but the Scratch model might still look great with the other figures in your collection. Here's the link: https://www.renderhub.com/danyelon/t...rintable-model
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08-05-2020, 07:27 PM | #78 |
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Custom Glow in the Dark Scratch head: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tmnt-Scratc...IAAOSwjYFeytfS
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08-28-2020, 04:37 PM | #79 |
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Another Instagram user to keep an eye on is collectordibbs. He will keep you updated on the Scratch projects.
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