Toxic Crusaders by Playmates?

rickwj324 · 07-01-2014, 05:34 PM

A little off topic, but do any of you collect Toxic Crusaders figures along with the vintage TMNT stuff? I didn't, but some recent TMNT lots I purchased included Toxie and some other figures from that line. They fit in rather nicely with the turtles toys.

*Powder* · 07-01-2014, 06:03 PM

I don't, but I've been super tempted to. I never watched Toxic Crusaders, but I am a big Toxic Avenger fan. Then there's the fact that most of the figures would be a perfect fit for the TMNT line. As a matter of fact, I got the Radiation Ranger (pictured below) from a shop that sold loose toys when I was a kid, thinking that it was a turtle character. The Playmates seal on the foot more or less confirmed it, as far as I was concerned.

Wish I still had it, but I ended up using it to make a custom a few years back that I ultimately sold. Oh well.

I think at the very least, I will one day buy Toxie & another one of the fella above.

tmntgoldcoin · 07-01-2014, 07:19 PM

i do. they fit nicely with the TMNT stuff I have. Cool weapons and great art.

T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! · 07-01-2014, 07:48 PM

I used to love Toxic Crusaders back in the day and I watched it. The toys were pretty cool too.

rickwj324 · 07-02-2014, 07:01 AM

I managed to snag 3 Toxies as well as Dr Killemoff, Psycho, and Major Disaster. I'm going to paint one of the Toxies to match his movie colors.

BTW... the movie is about to hit Blu-ray for those that are interested.

Rick

*Zulithe* · 07-02-2014, 07:30 AM

i had some as a kid. I watched a few eps of the show but was never that into it. the figures however were awesome especially Toxie.

And imagine how broken my kid mind became when I was about 9 or 10yo, flipping channels when The Toxic Avenger came on cable TV and I watched it because I recognized Toxie.

Thank you Troma films!

I love that they decided to make an animated show and toyline based off this hard-R rated independent horror/comedy/superhero franchise. So weird, I wonder if they would ever do that today.

rickwj324 · 07-02-2014, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

i had some as a kid. I watched a few eps of the show but was never that into it. the figures however were awesome especially Toxie.

And imagine how broken my kid mind became when I was about 9 or 10yo, flipping channels when The Toxic Avenger came on cable TV and I watched it because I recognized Toxie.

Thank you Troma films!

I love that they decided to make an animated show and toyline based off this hard-R rated independent horror/comedy/superhero franchise. So weird, I wonder if they would ever do that today.

I know...it's crazy that the powers-that-be saw a kids show based on that movie!! Robocop toys and toons were pretty crazy as well, considering how violent the film was. They made for pretty cool toys though, although Officer Lewis' figure looked like a man!!

Powder...what kind of custom did u make with that guy? I'm looking to get that figure as well, he's pretty cool.

Rick

*Powder* · 07-02-2014, 12:08 PM

I made a Rocksteady custom using his legs, Dirtbags torso, & the head from Power Punching Rocksteady. A little sculpting & paint was involved as well. No pics, though!

*miru* · 07-03-2014, 06:32 PM

I recall seeing the dog one in a TMNT collection video. In fact, most of Playmates' toys of the era are in TMNT-style.

*Powder* · 07-03-2014, 06:48 PM

Yeah man, the Earthworm Jim figures they made could pass for turtle figs, too. Well, some of 'em. & the accessories.

Przem · 07-04-2014, 02:55 AM

I had similar experience of finding some in TMNT lots. Started searching for missing pieces. Looks nice next to TMNT just like Bucky O'hare.

My current collection missing Junkyard figure and some accessories.

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Tora · 07-04-2014, 03:58 PM

I had Toxie the Plant man and the Dog man. Sorry can't remember the names off the top of my head.

rickwj324 · 07-05-2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Przem

I had similar experience of finding some in TMNT lots. Started searching for missing pieces. Looks nice next to TMNT just like Bucky O'hare.

My current collection missing Dogpound figure and some accessories.

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Nice collection! I think I'm going to have to get them all now.

*mikey0* · 07-06-2014, 07:08 AM

The packaging reminds of that for the Kenner Beetlejuice line.

The paint applications are what sets these apart from the TMNT figures.

*mikey0* · 07-06-2014, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Yeah man, the Earthworm Jim figures they made could pass for turtle figs, too. Well, some of 'em. & the accessories.

They could?

*tmntman* · 07-06-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey0

They could?

I see a lot of people mistaking Psycrow, Peter Puppy, and Henchrat for TMNT figures.

rickwj324 · 07-06-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tmntman

I see a lot of people mistaking Psycrow, Peter Puppy, and Henchrat for TMNT figures.

I've thought about adding some of the EW Jim figs to my TMNT collection as well!

Egon1982 · 01-31-2019, 11:33 AM

I had a few of those toys even Toxie and No-Zone, i had a t-shirt, watched the cartoon on sunday mornings and comics.

I also remembered renting the movie on video of The Toxic Avenger when i was 9 years old to see where it all began, and OMG it was a shocking as hell movie. I mean it had scenes of extreme brutality/violence/gore, drug use, some sex and that disgusting scene that made me sick when i was a kid was when it had a 12 year old boy getting hit by a car then suddenly, the kid is still moving then the car backs up then crushes his skull in detail until his skull explodes brains and stuff, OMG that scene made me sick but was an awesome movie despite that horrific scene. I was like "how did they made a cartoon out of such a movie?".

*mikey0* · 01-31-2019, 11:51 AM

I remember hearing a rumor that these character toys and vehicles were leftover retooled sculpts of items from the original Playmates TMNT line. I’m not sure if it is true or not, but good grief, did Playmates use too many vivacious neon colors for this Toxic Crusaders line. The 1991 Playmates Toxic Crusaders was everything early 90s in a handbasket. I actually prefer the 2017 Toxie Super7 ReAction figure to anything from the 1991 Playmates Toxic Crusaders line.

*Candy Kappa* · 01-31-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikey0

I remember hearing a rumor that these character toys and vehicles were leftover retooled sculpts of items from the original Playmates TMNT line..

there was some reuse of vehicles

07-01-2014, 05:34 PM	#1
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,016	Toxic Crusaders by Playmates? A little off topic, but do any of you collect Toxic Crusaders figures along with the vintage TMNT stuff? I didn't, but some recent TMNT lots I purchased included Toxie and some other figures from that line. They fit in rather nicely with the turtles toys.

07-01-2014, 06:03 PM	#2
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	I don't, but I've been super tempted to. I never watched Toxic Crusaders, but I am a big Toxic Avenger fan. Then there's the fact that most of the figures would be a perfect fit for the TMNT line. As a matter of fact, I got the Radiation Ranger (pictured below) from a shop that sold loose toys when I was a kid, thinking that it was a turtle character. The Playmates seal on the foot more or less confirmed it, as far as I was concerned. Wish I still had it, but I ended up using it to make a custom a few years back that I ultimately sold. Oh well. I think at the very least, I will one day buy Toxie & another one of the fella above. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

07-01-2014, 07:48 PM	#4
T-U-R-T-L-E POWA! Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 996	I used to love Toxic Crusaders back in the day and I watched it. The toys were pretty cool too. __________________ Go Ninja! Go Ninja! GO!

07-02-2014, 12:08 PM	#8
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	I made a Rocksteady custom using his legs, Dirtbags torso, & the head from Power Punching Rocksteady. A little sculpting & paint was involved as well. No pics, though! __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

07-03-2014, 06:32 PM	#9
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	I recall seeing the dog one in a TMNT collection video. In fact, most of Playmates' toys of the era are in TMNT-style. __________________ Proud Digimon nut.

07-01-2014, 07:19 PM	#3
tmntgoldcoin Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 622	i do. they fit nicely with the TMNT stuff I have. Cool weapons and great art.

07-02-2014, 07:01 AM	#5
rickwj324 Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,016	I managed to snag 3 Toxies as well as Dr Killemoff, Psycho, and Major Disaster. I'm going to paint one of the Toxies to match his movie colors. BTW... the movie is about to hit Blu-ray for those that are interested. Rick

07-02-2014, 07:30 AM	#6
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NorCal Posts: 6,006	i had some as a kid. I watched a few eps of the show but was never that into it. the figures however were awesome especially Toxie. And imagine how broken my kid mind became when I was about 9 or 10yo, flipping channels when The Toxic Avenger came on cable TV and I watched it because I recognized Toxie. Thank you Troma films! I love that they decided to make an animated show and toyline based off this hard-R rated independent horror/comedy/superhero franchise. So weird, I wonder if they would ever do that today.

07-03-2014, 06:48 PM	#10
Powder So tired of this place Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell Ri La Posts: 26,809	Yeah man, the Earthworm Jim figures they made could pass for turtle figs, too. Well, some of 'em. & the accessories. __________________ I'm convinced that none of you have ever experienced joy

07-04-2014, 02:55 AM	#11
Przem Thug Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 68	I had similar experience of finding some in TMNT lots. Started searching for missing pieces. Looks nice next to TMNT just like Bucky O'hare. My current collection missing Junkyard figure and some accessories. image.jpg Last edited by Przem; 07-05-2014 at 03:03 PM.

07-04-2014, 03:58 PM	#12
Tora Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 254	I had Toxie the Plant man and the Dog man. Sorry can't remember the names off the top of my head.

07-06-2014, 07:08 AM	#14
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	The packaging reminds of that for the Kenner Beetlejuice line. The paint applications are what sets these apart from the TMNT figures. Last edited by mikey0; 07-06-2014 at 07:14 AM.

01-31-2019, 11:33 AM	#18
Egon1982 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Planet Mars Posts: 367	I had a few of those toys even Toxie and No-Zone, i had a t-shirt, watched the cartoon on sunday mornings and comics. I also remembered renting the movie on video of The Toxic Avenger when i was 9 years old to see where it all began, and OMG it was a shocking as hell movie. I mean it had scenes of extreme brutality/violence/gore, drug use, some sex and that disgusting scene that made me sick when i was a kid was when it had a 12 year old boy getting hit by a car then suddenly, the kid is still moving then the car backs up then crushes his skull in detail until his skull explodes brains and stuff, OMG that scene made me sick but was an awesome movie despite that horrific scene. I was like "how did they made a cartoon out of such a movie?".

01-31-2019, 11:51 AM	#19
mikey0 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,100	I remember hearing a rumor that these character toys and vehicles were leftover retooled sculpts of items from the original Playmates TMNT line. I’m not sure if it is true or not, but good grief, did Playmates use too many vivacious neon colors for this Toxic Crusaders line. The 1991 Playmates Toxic Crusaders was everything early 90s in a handbasket. I actually prefer the 2017 Toxie Super7 ReAction figure to anything from the 1991 Playmates Toxic Crusaders line.