NECA has a game changing jaw dropper SDCC exclusive for 2018 - Page 36

*oldmanwinters* · 06-10-2018, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xZAOx

Yep =/.

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I mean, it's a great looking set, but... how has the game changed?

*Candy Kappa* · 06-10-2018, 04:09 PM

Maybe it's a license thing that's changed, first TMNT cross scales or sumthing

drag0nfeathers · 06-10-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I mean, it's a great looking set, but... how has the game changed?

I feel the same, I mean I can love and respect the 7" Henson as pretty amazing but it's not much of a "game changer" It's another 4 piece turtle set... *shrug* I would have been way more stoked with a technodrome or something that would literally scream the terminology "game changer"

I'm still happy with it, but I think it was a little over fluffed to gain excitement... however... if that's the case it certainly worked! It was hard as hell to get a set.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-10-2018, 04:39 PM

a Technodrome? like from their CINEMACHINES Die Cast line? Cause a Technodrome for 1/10th figures, even just a scale up from the vintage toy would be highly improbable and super expensive. MOTUC's Castle Grayskull was crowdfunded, barely got it through was for supporters $200 while for others $300, and that was Mattel.

OrokuYoshiFilms · 06-10-2018, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

...and super expensive.

...to make or to buy?

*Zulithe* · 06-10-2018, 05:01 PM

While i'm incredibly happy to have secured a set this year (was tough lol), last year's set was stronger, at least for my taste. And more ambitious. It had more new stuff, not just 1/4 figures scaled down.

Looking forward to seeing what they show next year that's for sure!

And REALLY looking forward to the day when NECA can mange to release more TMNT stuff that isn't convention exclusive. Please, please let it happen someday soon.

(I really want a NECA Splinter okay?)

*Candy Kappa* · 06-10-2018, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OrokuYoshiFilms

...to make or to buy?

Both.

Another example then Mattel's 2013 Castle Grayskull would be Hasbro's Jabba's Sail Barge, that's a $500 play-set that was crowdfunded.

NECA have slightly dabbled with 1/10th vehicles and this set is their first proper diorama, a Technodrome would be lofty to do.

*go_ninja84* · 06-10-2018, 05:54 PM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SDCC-2018-E...wAAOSwXSJbHLsY

dioramas only are starting to show up but 200 is ridiculous

Psycho50501 · 06-10-2018, 05:58 PM

Proof that Mikey can hold is chucks in his belt just like the show... So there should be no reason why Movie Mikey can't do the same. Just heat the belt up for a min or so.

Psycho50501 · 06-10-2018, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OrokuYoshiFilms

Fine by me.

Is it safe to assume this is one-and-done as far as potential other figures in this scale are concerned? I'd like to own a Shredder and Foot Clan (and every single other cast member, pfft!) in this scale and I'd just hold out for those if they could become available. Don't wanna kid myself because they didn't even have to make the turtles in the first place.

Not nessicarly they are making Shredder and Foot in 1/4. That's an 90% guarantee that they will be scaled down to 7 inch at an later date. Since with the TMNT license if its an con exclusive they really don't have any limits on what they can and can't make. But they'll likely make Shredder and Foot in 7 inch because they know that would be another sell out seller. At least they are allow to do both scales unlike DC and Marvel. FN Mattel.

Otter · 06-10-2018, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I mean, it's a great looking set, but... how has the game changed?

If this is the beginning of a 7" scaled movie series, and I sincerely hope that's exactly what it is (with Shredder and Foot and who knows what else to follow), then that's pretty game-changing.

I've been in this "game" since the first ninja turtles toys, and we've never seen something that nails it like this does. Movie Star figures were beyond disappointing. NECA's 1:4 scale are awesome, but impractical for many collectors. I only jumped in because I thought we'd never get these.

Just because it doesn't scratch someone's particular itch, doesn't mean this isn't a milestone in Ninja Turtle toy history.

*Wes* · 06-10-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

I mean, it's a great looking set, but... how has the game changed?

The game is now 1-minute sellouts. The game is to beat shipping load times and credit card information timeouts. The game is to defeat the scalpers. The odds are not in our favor.

I haven't played a game this frustrating since TMNT1 on the PC. Curse that sewer jump!

*oldmanwinters* · 06-10-2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

The game is now 1-minute sellouts. The game is to beat shipping load times and credit card information timeouts. The game is to defeat the scalpers. The odds are not in our favor.

I haven't played a game this frustrating since TMNT1 on the PC. Curse that sewer jump!

Nailed it!

*Rooish* · 06-10-2018, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by go_ninja84

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SDCC-2018-E...wAAOSwXSJbHLsY

dioramas only are starting to show up but 200 is ridiculous

I know, this person is scum. It also is advertised as new and unopened, how is that supposed to work?

*Candy Kappa* · 06-11-2018, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooish

I know, this person is scum. It also is advertised as new and unopened, how is that supposed to work?

I think the dio comes in a separate box

Panther10 · 06-11-2018, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

While i'm incredibly happy to have secured a set this year (was tough lol), last year's set was stronger, at least for my taste. And more ambitious. It had more new stuff, not just 1/4 figures scaled down.

Looking forward to seeing what they show next year that's for sure!

And REALLY looking forward to the day when NECA can mange to release more TMNT stuff that isn't convention exclusive. Please, please let it happen someday soon.

(I really want a NECA Splinter okay?)

From a technical standpoint not much that was offered was actually "new" in last years set. The turtles themselves were repainted arcade turtles and the bad guys were retooled from the Mirage/arcade sets as well. So the only new pieces we got in last years set is Krang, his bubble walker, shredder's can of mutagen, the blaster rifles, the turtle comms, shredder's comm unit, the grappling hook, raphael's sai and finally the collectors case. Everything else is reuse.

Newton Gimmick · 06-11-2018, 10:12 AM

There was also the new accurate Foot Solider heads and arms, which really did make them almost new figures by comparison.

~~AquaParade~~ · 06-11-2018, 10:21 AM

Did I read correctly that we have seen cases of these Neca exclusives popping up on sites like Big Bad Toy Store?

Anyone care to comment on how common this has been or have a guess at when it could happen?

Thanks

Bmaga123 · 06-11-2018, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

I think the dio comes in a separate box

It does indeed

D Piddy 1982 · 06-11-2018, 11:43 AM

Out of curiosity has NECA ever stated how many sets they put up for pre sale each day and also how many sets they will be taking to the con? I'm guessing the total 5000 pieces might be split something like 2000 for pre sales and 3000 for the con? Just a guess have no idea really...

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	a Technodrome? like from their CINEMACHINES Die Cast line? Cause a Technodrome for 1/10th figures, even just a scale up from the vintage toy would be highly improbable and super expensive. MOTUC's Castle Grayskull was crowdfunded, barely got it through was for supporters $200 while for others $300, and that was Mattel. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

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Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,131	There was also the new accurate Foot Solider heads and arms, which really did make them almost new figures by comparison. __________________

06-10-2018, 05:01 PM	#706
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,005	While i'm incredibly happy to have secured a set this year (was tough lol), last year's set was stronger, at least for my taste. And more ambitious. It had more new stuff, not just 1/4 figures scaled down. Looking forward to seeing what they show next year that's for sure! And REALLY looking forward to the day when NECA can mange to release more TMNT stuff that isn't convention exclusive. Please, please let it happen someday soon. (I really want a NECA Splinter okay?)

06-10-2018, 05:54 PM	#708
go_ninja84 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: st. clair MI Posts: 2,211	https://www.ebay.com/itm/SDCC-2018-E...wAAOSwXSJbHLsY dioramas only are starting to show up but 200 is ridiculous

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Psycho50501 Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 182	Proof that Mikey can hold is chucks in his belt just like the show... So there should be no reason why Movie Mikey can't do the same. Just heat the belt up for a min or so.

06-11-2018, 10:21 AM	#718
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Did I read correctly that we have seen cases of these Neca exclusives popping up on sites like Big Bad Toy Store? Anyone care to comment on how common this has been or have a guess at when it could happen? Thanks

06-11-2018, 11:43 AM	#720
D Piddy 1982 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 712	Out of curiosity has NECA ever stated how many sets they put up for pre sale each day and also how many sets they will be taking to the con? I'm guessing the total 5000 pieces might be split something like 2000 for pre sales and 3000 for the con? Just a guess have no idea really...