Rise of the TMNT toy speculation/discussion/announcement thread - Page 29

*Wes* · 04-09-2019, 10:04 PM

Finally started seeing the Battle Shell figures at local Walmarts; at this point I've managed to snag everyone except Mikey. (I've seen him around; I just try to spread my toy purchases out over multiple store visits and I don't imagine he'll end up being super rare.) I'm rather digging the figures themselves -- I much prefer the BS headsculpts and (since I didn't end up with the SDCC/club membership figures) fully plan on taking advantage of the sculpted marking areas to paint in those details.

The Battle Shell feature is fairly disappointing here, though. One of the coolest things about the vintage BS figures was that one could shove pretty much whatever one wanted inside there, whereas these new figures have their innards specifically tailored to the weapons they come with, which means it's that much harder to fit different accessories in there. And in theory that wouldn't be so bad, but the weapons they come with are awful. Like, so bad they might as well have come with nothing. Actually Raph's tonfas are okay... though incidentally he also has the notches for storing them on his belt, which makes the Battle Shell function mostly useless. Still, I'm sure I've got some tiny accessories I can make fit, and if all else fails I can drill the notches out of there.

TMNachoT · 04-14-2019, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

Finally started seeing the Battle Shell figures at local Walmarts; at this point I've managed to snag everyone except Mikey. (I've seen him around; I just try to spread my toy purchases out over multiple store visits and I don't imagine he'll end up being super rare.) I'm rather digging the figures themselves -- I much prefer the BS headsculpts and (since I didn't end up with the SDCC/club membership figures) fully plan on taking advantage of the sculpted marking areas to paint in those details.

The Battle Shell feature is fairly disappointing here, though. One of the coolest things about the vintage BS figures was that one could shove pretty much whatever one wanted inside there, whereas these new figures have their innards specifically tailored to the weapons they come with, which means it's that much harder to fit different accessories in there. And in theory that wouldn't be so bad, but the weapons they come with are awful. Like, so bad they might as well have come with nothing. Actually Raph's tonfas are okay... though incidentally he also has the notches for storing them on his belt, which makes the Battle Shell function mostly useless. Still, I'm sure I've got some tiny accessories I can make fit, and if all else fails I can drill the notches out of there.

What about the sculpts? Do they look more accurate to the designs from the show compared to the figs from wave 1? Cheers!

*Candy Kappa* · 04-15-2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNachoT

What about the sculpts? Do they look more accurate to the designs from the show compared to the figs from wave 1? Cheers!

The sculpts on the BS Turtles are much better then the Basics, and while they lack the painted markings, they have sculpted lines where Leo's yellow arm and leg stripes are placed, Mikey's dots and Donnie's weird tech markings.

But due to the spring-loaded shell action the head articulation is little more then just a swivel, which is a huge disappointment

*Autbot_Benz* · 04-15-2019, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

But due to the spring-loaded shell action the head articulation is little more then just a swivel, which is a huge disappointment

well to be fair Playmates Toys and Disappointment go hand in hand like Peanut Butter and Jelly

TMNachoT · 04-15-2019, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

The sculpts on the BS Turtles are much better then the Basics, and while they lack the painted markings, they have sculpted lines where Leo's yellow arm and leg stripes are placed, Mikey's dots and Donnie's weird tech markings.

But due to the spring-loaded shell action the head articulation is little more then just a swivel, which is a huge disappointment

Thank you!

*Wes* · 04-16-2019, 09:23 AM

I'll second what Candy Kappa said. If you can only get one set and you want the more show-accurate ones, then you definitely want the Battle Shell versions (especially if you're inclined to paint the markings yourself).

TMNachoT · 04-16-2019, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Wes

I'll second what Candy Kappa said. If you can only get one set and you want the more show-accurate ones, then you definitely want the Battle Shell versions (especially if you're inclined to paint the markings yourself).

Cheers, Wes!!

*DVD* · 04-22-2019, 01:20 PM

Seems like ages since I got any new figures in this range.
I did get around to picking up Donatello’s bike yesterday. This means I’ll need to get Raph’s As well.

*VaughnMichael* · 04-23-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DVD

Seems like ages since I got any new figures in this range.
I did get around to picking up Donatello’s bike yesterday. This means I’ll need to get Raph’s As well.

It's been forever since anything has come out.

rayfillet101 · 04-25-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

It's been forever since anything has come out.

Haha, I feel you. After 2k13 ended, I was so desperate for a turtles score I went hunting for the shampoo bottles. I am stuck buying the figures on Amazon and Ebay because the East Coast seems to never get them on the shelves. Looking forward to new stuff. Hoping all the Foot activity on the show would lead to a special release we didnt see at toy fair?

StealthNinjaScyther · 04-25-2019, 12:33 PM

Playmates updated their site and it looks like the next figures to be released are actually Jet Pack and Spider Shell Donatello. This slow trickle of new figures doesn't feel like it bodes well for the future of the line.

*Candy Kappa* · 04-25-2019, 02:59 PM

I wish the Donnie variants had a new sculpt, like the figure they showed driving the bugbuster flying bike

drewizzle88 · 04-28-2019, 11:27 AM

I finally found the battleshell turtles today. I only picked up Leo but I will snag the others soon. I swapped the head, forearms/hands, and legs/feet from the knee. All popped right off the battleshell figure and back in to the original figure. Makes for a much better looking figure IMO. He also holds his sword better, and stands better.

super curry max · 04-30-2019, 05:25 PM

Is there a site with a list and pics of all the figs released for rise so far?

tipet · 05-01-2019, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by super curry max

Is there a site with a list and pics of all the figs released for rise so far?

The Playmates Toys site or tmnttoys.com

*Candy Kappa* · 05-01-2019, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by drewizzle88

I finally found the battleshell turtles today. I only picked up Leo but I will snag the others soon. I swapped the head, forearms/hands, and legs/feet from the knee. All popped right off the battleshell figure and back in to the original figure. Makes for a much better looking figure IMO. He also holds his sword better, and stands better.

https://i71.servimg.com/u/f71/17/84/59/85/f7489110.jpg

How's the BS head working on the Basic body, does it have full range like a ball joint and did you have to do some drilling to make it fit?

Swaynomics930 · 05-02-2019, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by StealthNinjaScyther

Playmates updated their site and it looks like the next figures to be released are actually Jet Pack and Spider Shell Donatello. This slow trickle of new figures doesn't feel like it bodes well for the future of the line.

Oh I'm excited for those I usually don't get variants but these are two dope

drewizzle88 · 05-02-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

How's the BS head working on the Basic body, does it have full range like a ball joint and did you have to do some drilling to make it fit?

So the head attaches to the battleshell body by a very small peg that attaches fairly deep inside the head, but it still is molded to where it will also fit on the standard body peg as well, which is much larger. I couldn't believe how simple the swap was. I didn't have to modify anything.

*Candy Kappa* · 05-02-2019, 02:54 PM

Wow, that's pretty neat. I might move forward with my plan on buying the basics to use their torsos for customizing the BS figures.

*Zulithe* · 05-04-2019, 10:19 PM

Feels like Playmates is not going all in on releases for this line like they did with the 2012 line. Pretty sparse on releases post-launch.

I think that says a lot about the success of the new show and its toy line.

04-09-2019, 10:04 PM	#561
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,571	Finally started seeing the Battle Shell figures at local Walmarts; at this point I've managed to snag everyone except Mikey. (I've seen him around; I just try to spread my toy purchases out over multiple store visits and I don't imagine he'll end up being super rare.) I'm rather digging the figures themselves -- I much prefer the BS headsculpts and (since I didn't end up with the SDCC/club membership figures) fully plan on taking advantage of the sculpted marking areas to paint in those details. The Battle Shell feature is fairly disappointing here, though. One of the coolest things about the vintage BS figures was that one could shove pretty much whatever one wanted inside there, whereas these new figures have their innards specifically tailored to the weapons they come with, which means it's that much harder to fit different accessories in there. And in theory that wouldn't be so bad, but the weapons they come with are awful. Like, so bad they might as well have come with nothing. Actually Raph's tonfas are okay... though incidentally he also has the notches for storing them on his belt, which makes the Battle Shell function mostly useless. Still, I'm sure I've got some tiny accessories I can make fit, and if all else fails I can drill the notches out of there. __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

04-16-2019, 09:23 AM	#566
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,571	I'll second what Candy Kappa said. If you can only get one set and you want the more show-accurate ones, then you definitely want the Battle Shell versions (especially if you're inclined to paint the markings yourself). __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

04-25-2019, 02:59 PM	#572
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I wish the Donnie variants had a new sculpt, like the figure they showed driving the bugbuster flying bike __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

04-28-2019, 11:27 AM	#573
drewizzle88 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 572	I finally found the battleshell turtles today. I only picked up Leo but I will snag the others soon. I swapped the head, forearms/hands, and legs/feet from the knee. All popped right off the battleshell figure and back in to the original figure. Makes for a much better looking figure IMO. He also holds his sword better, and stands better. __________________ Last edited by drewizzle88; 04-28-2019 at 11:33 AM.

04-30-2019, 05:25 PM	#574
super curry max Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sterling, IL Posts: 464	Is there a site with a list and pics of all the figs released for rise so far? __________________ Try not to die.

04-22-2019, 01:20 PM	#568
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	Seems like ages since I got any new figures in this range. I did get around to picking up Donatello’s bike yesterday. This means I’ll need to get Raph’s As well.

04-25-2019, 12:33 PM	#571
StealthNinjaScyther Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 208	Playmates updated their site and it looks like the next figures to be released are actually Jet Pack and Spider Shell Donatello. This slow trickle of new figures doesn't feel like it bodes well for the future of the line.

05-02-2019, 02:54 PM	#579
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Wow, that's pretty neat. I might move forward with my plan on buying the basics to use their torsos for customizing the BS figures. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

05-04-2019, 10:19 PM	#580
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,005	Feels like Playmates is not going all in on releases for this line like they did with the 2012 line. Pretty sparse on releases post-launch. I think that says a lot about the success of the new show and its toy line.