Playmates Toys Big Foot Offer

[VaughnMichael]

For Some reason people either can't read, look a few posts down or go to playmates official website and look around.:lol:
So here in all it's Glory is the exclusive Big Foot Offer!:o
http://www.playmatestoys.com/turtleshome/#/contestspromos/

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

They really piss me off, just like with the old Simpsons offers, no to Canada. I can see internationally overseas and all that, but at least make it a full North American offer, they're a big company. Playmates used to(seemingly) be great back in the day, but they suck with the way they run things now. That's one thing I like about McFarlane, they do everything direct through them, distribution and all.

I’ll have to figure out a way somehow, get someone too hook me up with an address. I'll wait until September to get Sloth, Shredder and Jungle Leo. They also have that Sea monster still they need to release.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

They really piss me off, just like with the old Simpsons offers, no to Canada. I can see internationally overseas and all that, but at least make it a full North American offer, they're a big company. Playmates used to(seemingly) be great back in the day, but they suck with the way they run things now. That's one thing I like about McFarlane, they do everything direct through them, distribution and all.

I’ll have to figure out a way somehow, get someone too hook me up with an address. I'll wait until September to get Sloth, Shredder and Jungle Leo. They also have that Sea monster still they need to release.

I'm sure someone on here would be happy to get you one provided you send them three UPC's, $5.00 for shipping, the receipts, and money to forward the toy to Canada. As for me, I plan on getting several of these if possible. I'm sure some will pop up on e-bay also.

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

That be cool yea, I'll prob have too. We'll see. That's what I did with the Simpsons offer they had. Just used their address and then Paypaled them to cover the shipping when it came.

When I drive down to my home away from home in Florida in October I'll keep an eye out for Shredder, Sloth and Jungle Leo and whatever else may happen to come out by then and use those UPC codes, because unless its fixed, the stores here never order a thing because Spin Master distribution sucks.

[soccerstud652]

So did anyone notice that you have to wait until 9/1 to purchase figures? I was excited because I have purchased about 8 or 9 so far, but I guess none of them qualify. So now I must buy three more...

Shredder, Jungle Leo, and Sloth Monster, HERE I COME! (on 9/1 that is...)

[VaughnMichael]

Yes many of us have been talking about it.
It really helps to read the fine print on offers like this. ;)

[Tansut]

:x :x

ARGH!!! I don't visit this site in a few days and then I see this new offer after buying all six of the new wave of figures YESTERDAY.

Is anyone planning on getting extra figures in September with which they won't be using the UPC codes for and would be willing to sell them (the UPC codes, not the figures) to me along with a copy of the receipt?

Many thanks if there is. I so want this figure, but I don't want to have to spend another $20 bucks or so on figures that I already have to do it!!!

[sidesh0wpat]

yah the thing i was worrying about is i want everything MOC now so i dont know
how i would go about getting big foot then. The idea of buying someone elses
upcs seems like more trouble then its worth..so i think i might just wait til
big foot pops up on ebay. i hope people wont charge too much..

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

i hope people wont charge too much..

Yeah. Good luck with THAT.

[sidesh0wpat]

hahah yah i know..

[Tansut]

I'll pay 3 or 4 bucks per UPC!!

[Revan]

So if you buy new figs you have to cut a piece of the box off? :ohwell:

what is a upc code?

[Roseangelo]

So if you buy new figs you have to cut a piece of the box off? :ohwell:

what is a upc code?

It's the barcode. And yes, you have to cut it off.

[Revan]

Well that kind of sucks. I keep many of my figs in the box. Oh well, I suppose I'll do it for the bigfoot

If I order online, what do I send as a receipt with my upcs and 5 bucks?

[OA]

Well that kind of sucks. I keep many of my figs in the box. Oh well, I suppose I'll do it for the bigfoot

Well, I actually was able to cut the barcode without completely opening the package. You actually can't tell at all that its been cut unless you look at it from the bottom. From every other angle, it looks perfectaly normal, definately suitable for hanging if thats your taste. So don't just rush and tear it open...take your time and it can be done. Of course, you'll know it's not "completely" MOC, but for me it's not that big a deal...

[Revan]

Well, I actually was able to cut the barcode without completely opening the package. You actually can't tell at all that its been cut unless you look at it from the bottom. From every other angle, it looks perfectaly normal, definately suitable for hanging if thats your taste. So don't just rush and tear it open...take your time and it can be done. Of course, you'll know it's not "completely" MOC, but for me it's not that big a deal...

thanks, I'll do just that

[tmntman]

It is actually pretty easy to remove the UPC bar code with minimal visible damage to the figure with the current package designs. Playmates had this same type of mail in promo with their Simpsons World of Springfield line.

If you want to keep your figures MOC or as close to it as possible, take a good sharp knife or razor blade. Then make a small incision into the bottom panel around the three sides of the UPC. You can then remove the UPC and tuck the plastic flap that you have created back to close it up. The damage is minimal and only visible from the bottom.

[soccerstud652]

These are TOYS! Take them out and play with them....or you will have yourself a major case of...STINKY PETE! (Watch Toy Story 2 for more on that...)

If you collect them, buy 2...

[Revan]

^ Are you serious? Do you know where you are? Ask yourself how many dromers actually take the figs out and play with them.

[VaughnMichael]

^ Are you serious? Do you know where you are? Ask yourself how many dromers actually take the figs out and play with them.
I take mine out but I do not play with them.
I figured what the hells the point of keeping them in th box's if I never plan to sell the ones I really like.

[Roseangelo]

^ Are you serious? Do you know where you are? Ask yourself how many dromers actually take the figs out and play with them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/jungle-leo.jpg

:D

[Revan]

All of them?

[VaughnMichael]

All of them?
haha no I refuse to take my scratch, Warrior Chrome Dome and Warrior robotic red metalic rocksteady out of the box

[Revan]

Huh, well then I feel quite silly. I suppose I was just under the impression that most collectors kept figs in the box. I personally open about half of the figs I purchase which, like most of yall I presume, is a LOT of toys. :lol:

[VaughnMichael]

Huh, well then I feel quite silly. I suppose I was just under the impression that most collectors kept figs in the box. I personally open about half of the figs I purchase which, like most of yall I presume, is a LOT of toys. :lol:
well like I said i used to be it all sort of started when I got into buying the muppet action figures and sculpting my own custom turtle figures so I like having them all stand together.

[TristanHuwJones]

I've never kept a figure in it's package :lol: Muppets, Star Wars, TMNT, Ghostbusters, GI JOE... God, the list goes on...

[Roseangelo]

I sent for Bigfoot today! Woohoo!

[Janus Prospero]

I sent for Bigfoot today! Woohoo!

It's a new figure variant. Total Request Live Roseangelo!


And yes, I bust my boys out of the box, 'kna mean?!

[Jester]

When I read "Big Foot" I thought we were talkin' the large muscular Foot Ninja. Thanks a lot for gettin' my hopes up. :P

[Revan]

Does anyone have one yet or at least sent for one?

[OA]

I'm sure it'll be posted as soon as someone gets one...either here or ebay

[Roseangelo]

Does anyone have one yet or at least sent for one?

Well, I just posted that I sent for mine today.

I guess my shout of joy wasn't loud enough for some... alas.

[HalfcourtGame]

I also sent for mine on the 10th...so let's see that means he should be here by November 10th. :ohwell:

[Revan]

Does it really take that long?!!!

[Slash]

6-8 weeks!

[dripgutz24]

I can't believe that you have to send the big foot offer right here in Minnesota, cause its not that far from where I live so hopefully I recieve it sooner but probably not.

[odupianist]

I've never kept a figure in it's package Muppets, Star Wars, TMNT, Ghostbusters, GI JOE... God, the list goes on...

Same, they're no fun if theyre in the box. I've got a shelf proudly displaying my Electric Mayhem figures out of the box and on their stage. I've got another shelf of TMNT toys. My old TMNT toys are in a Rubbermaid tub at my parents' place.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I sent away for TWO of them.

I wonder how long (realistically) it is really going to take Playmates to start getting these out. Everyday when I check my online bank statement, I check to see if the two checks have been cashed. Not yet, alas.

Can UPCs off of other TMNT toys (like the 2-packs with one turtle and one stone warrior) be used? I would think so, since those toys are much more expensive. Somebody oughta ask, unless it's clearly stated somewhere and I just haven't noticed.

[sidesh0wpat]

"No duplication or reproduction of certificate or UPC/Proof of Purchase Seals will
be accepted." so you have to send in the actually upc..(sucks IMO) but arent
you reproducing the certificate by printing it?

[Spitfire]

Huh, well then I feel quite silly. I suppose I was just under the impression that most collectors kept figs in the box. I personally open about half of the figs I purchase which, like most of yall I presume, is a LOT of toys. :lol:

I opened an extra set of FF toys and the Jungle Leo and movie Don I bought extra but that's it. I'll open the Shredder, Raph, and Mikey I get so I'll have a set of those but I already have them. Other then that I don't open toys.

[Archon_Turtle]

My turtles are like Mr T's gold. I will never sell them...ever. SOOOOOO I see very little point in keeping them in their boxes. THe only figures I keep in boxes are the ones which their packaging is what makes them unique.

[Roseangelo]

My turtles are like Mr T's gold. I will never sell them...ever.

I used to say the same thing. :lol:

THe only figures I keep in boxes are the ones which their packaging is what makes them unique.

This is my general rule with toys, too.

[Krueger]

I used to say the same thing. :lol:



This is my general rule with toys, too.

I'm curious...what are some examples of the boxes that make them unique? (Asking both)

I must confess, I go mental if it is opened. I'm so anal that if I acidentally drop a box, I need to examine it to make sure there isn't the slightest damage. It's a sickness! :o

[HalfcourtGame]

I sent away for TWO of them.

I wonder how long (realistically) it is really going to take Playmates to start getting these out. Everyday when I check my online bank statement, I check to see if the two checks have been cashed. Not yet, alas.

Can UPCs off of other TMNT toys (like the 2-packs with one turtle and one stone warrior) be used? I would think so, since those toys are much more expensive. Somebody oughta ask, unless it's clearly stated somewhere and I just haven't noticed.

I was wondering the same thing when I bought the Cowabunga Carl Van and a Movie Mini pack. I sent an email to Playmates, but all the sent me back was the same text in the Adobe file. :tgrumble: So I just bought one more regular action figure to cover my bases.

[splintered]

I was wondering the same thing when I bought the Cowabunga Carl Van and a Movie Mini pack. I sent an email to Playmates, but all the sent me back was the same text in the Adobe file. :tgrumble: So I just bought one more regular action figure to cover my bases.

Good to know their response wasn't very helpful. I'm using the Mini pack as one of my UPC labels. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Slash]

I am sure they will just check the receipt, check for three barcodes, and cash the check, send the Big Foot, and not care.

The thing is that they want your moneys. That's all.

[HalfcourtGame]

You are probably right but I didn't buy anything I didn't want so it was not a big deal. It just would have been nice if Playmates gave me an actual response instead of an automated one.

[Roseangelo]

I'm curious...what are some examples of the boxes that make them unique? (Asking both)

I don't think I have any TMNT toys that fall into this category. Tokka does, though. He's an opener too and I REALLY had to work hard to convince him not to open one of his toys. He has a special edition version of one of the 2K3 Space Hopper toys that was sold by Playmates on eBay before the figures were released to stores.

The toys I have that fall into that category are Star Wars toys. I have a handful of the exclusive figures that were handily shipped in star cases, so I've left those as is and hung them on my wall. Also the two Separation of the Twins figures - although they weren't shipped in star cases, they look really nice in the packaging, so I haven't opened those (even though I bought a second Obi-Wan/Luke for the purpose of opening). I think I have a couple UGH Star Wars figures, too, which I also wouldn't open.

I must confess, I go mental if it is opened. I'm so anal that if I acidentally drop a box, I need to examine it to make sure there isn't the slightest damage. It's a sickness! :o

I am actually like that with virtually everything. It's so bad that if I get something home (like a DVD or a book or something) and find it to be damaged, I'll actually return it and then rebuy the same thing in better condition. I really don't think it's healthy, so I try to convince myself that it's not a big deal if it's not perfect.. I still usually end up doing the return thing, though.

For toys, since I do open virtually all of them, I don't care about the card, but I will pass on buying something if it's got a bad paint job.

[soccerstud652]

I don't think I have any TMNT toys that fall into this category. Tokka does, though. He's an opener too and I REALLY had to work hard to convince him not to open one of his toys. He has a special edition version of one of the 2K3 Space Hopper toys that was sold by Playmates on eBay before the figures were released to stores.

The toys I have that fall into that category are Star Wars toys. I have a handful of the exclusive figures that were handily shipped in star cases, so I've left those as is and hung them on my wall. Also the two Separation of the Twins figures - although they weren't shipped in star cases, they look really nice in the packaging, so I haven't opened those (even though I bought a second Obi-Wan/Luke for the purpose of opening). I think I have a couple UGH Star Wars figures, too, which I also wouldn't open.



I am actually like that with virtually everything. It's so bad that if I get something home (like a DVD or a book or something) and find it to be damaged, I'll actually return it and then rebuy the same thing in better condition. I really don't think it's healthy, so I try to convince myself that it's not a big deal if it's not perfect.. I still usually end up doing the return thing, though.

For toys, since I do open virtually all of them, I don't care about the card, but I will pass on buying something if it's got a bad paint job.


Rose, i am the same way with DVD's. But isn't it sad that it usually takes 2 - 3 trips to buy one DVD because of the crappy condition things are produced in and shipped in? It really irks me!

We do not have a sickness...we expect perfect quality for the high prices (and overpriced usually) goods that we buy. There is nothing wrong with expecting our goods to be in the condition they should be but are not.

[Roseangelo]

Rose, i am the same way with DVD's. But isn't it sad that it usually takes 2 - 3 trips to buy one DVD because of the crappy condition things are produced in and shipped in? It really irks me!

We do not have a sickness...we expect perfect quality for the high prices (and overpriced usually) goods that we buy. There is nothing wrong with expecting our goods to be in the condition they should be but are not.

Yeah, I suppose. Although I do still think it's a little crazy.

Most recently I got the OT Season 5 set from online. There was a crease in the cardboard insert thing that hold up the pizza box. So I went to Target, bought a perfect version there, then a few days later returned the creased one to them.

[VaughnMichael]

I have that set of space hoppers with the pter laird thing on the back of the box's I'm considering selling them if anyones interested contact me make me an offer.

[Krueger]

Yeah, I suppose. Although I do still think it's a little crazy.

Most recently I got the OT Season 5 set from online. There was a crease in the cardboard insert thing that hold up the pizza box. So I went to Target, bought a perfect version there, then a few days later returned the creased one to them.

Ha ha ha. That's great. Real slick.


So does anyone think Bigfoot is gonna be bagged or in a box? I'd say its safe to say bagged.

[Roseangelo]

So does anyone think Bigfoot is gonna be bagged or in a box? I'd say its safe to say bagged.

Definitely bagged.

[Archon_Turtle]

The last mail order TMNT they did years ago was bagged:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/Operation%20Clean%20House/100_0018.jpg
So I'd go with bagged.

[VaughnMichael]

Yeah but haven't their other send aways in recent years for their other lines like the simpsons come in box's?
I'd go with bag also if it wasn't for that fact.

[Roseangelo]

Yeah but haven't their other send aways in recent years for their other lines like the simpsons come in box's?
I'd go with bag also if it wasn't for that fact.

Well, the Star Wars mail aways I have came in bags inside of generic white boxes - is that what you mean? Cause that wouldn't surprise me at all. I just don't consider a generic white box to be part of the packaging.

[Slash]

The last mail order TMNT they did years ago was bagged:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/Operation%20Clean%20House/100_0018.jpg
So I'd go with bagged.



At the risk of sounding stupid, who is that white prototype of? Scratch?

[Krueger]

At the risk of sounding stupid, who is that white prototype of? Scratch?


It look likes it. This picture makes me want to weep! Did you take these out of the package? If so, why is it that you still keep the Campbell's Shredder in the bag?

[VaughnMichael]

Well, the Star Wars mail aways I have came in bags inside of generic white boxes - is that what you mean? Cause that wouldn't surprise me at all. I just don't consider a generic white box to be part of the packaging.
No and I know you know that Playmates doesn't make star wars...I'm talking it's Simpson line here.
Here are examples of their simpsons mail away figures.
http://figures.nohomers.net/look/Look_Stonecutter_Lenny.jpg
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a9/5e/d172_1.JPG
http://www.mrcollectoronline.com/images/playmates/toy_simpson_tfe_cbguy.jpg
http://www.mrcollectoronline.com/images/playmates/toy_simpson_tfe_boxhomer.jpg
http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/b2/80/3edf_1.JPG
http://i14.ebayimg.com/06/i/000/ac/25/76e3_1.JPG
I don't think it'd be that hard for them this treatment for the big foot.
Considering the fact that they are now advertising this on the blisters of the box's the figures come on.
Add in the fact that this is the first time Playmates is doing an exclusive figure for the line since that black super shredder which wasn't even a promo for playmates it was sold on spagettie o's
At the risk of sounding stupid, who is that white prototype of? Scratch?
Yes it's Scratch...

[Roseangelo]

Wow, that's pretty impressive for mail-aways! Who knows what we'll get, then!

Although I kinda hope it IS bagged, because if it does come nicely boxed I might have a hard time opening it.

[shuriken]

When I read "Big Foot" I thought we were talkin' the large muscular Foot Ninja. Thanks a lot for gettin' my hopes up. :P

That's what I thought too!! Aww man I thought I was the one. :lol:
But yeah I never keep them in the packages. I tried a few times but I really like to get them in poses.

[HalfcourtGame]

I would like a nice box set up like those Simpsons mailaways those are awesome. I was thinking (wishfully??:tconfuse: ) the same thing that Putrescent said about the difference between the Bigfoot and Super Shredder mailaways.

[Archon_Turtle]

At the risk of sounding stupid, who is that white prototype of? Scratch?

Yes, that is a scratch prototype.

And to answer Roses question, those other toys are open because they are my original figures from my childhood. The mail order shredder I bought as an adult on ebay.

[tmntman]

Do you suppose the single carded mini figures count? The local Family Dollar store finally started stocking them. I could see buying a squad of Foot Soldiers if I could get the Big Foot figure for $8 after the shipping.

**edit**

The checks I sent for the two Big Foot figures I ordered were cashed today. I have no idea if this will mean that they might ship soon.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

They cashed my checks, too. I think they said six to eight weeks for delivery just to be on the safe side. I have a feeling that some of us will start receiving BigFoots in the mail soon.

I ordered two and am planning to order two more soon.

[Revan]

They cashed my checks, too. I think they said six to eight weeks for delivery just to be on the safe side. I have a feeling that some of us will start receiving BigFoots in the mail soon.

I ordered two and am planning to order two more soon.

When did you send your oder in?

[Spitfire]

They cashed my checks, too. I think they said six to eight weeks for delivery just to be on the safe side. I have a feeling that some of us will start receiving BigFoots in the mail soon.

I ordered two and am planning to order two more soon.

Why do you need 4 of the same toy? I can understand 2, one to open, one not to, but why 4?

[Slash]

Stunt doubles?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

When did you send your oder in?

It's been about two weeks now.

Why do you need 4 of the same toy? I can understand 2, one to open, one not to, but why 4?

I figure that these are going to be somewhat valuable, and I'd like to have a few extras to sell at some point (which could happen early on if they are sky-rocketing on e-bay). I figure that if I'm going to be buying toys anyway, I might as well be sending in the UPCs since all we really have to pay is the $5.00 for shipping. It is still unclear (to me) as to whether or not the UPCs on the two-packs are legit, but I guess we'll find out soon enough, since I'll most likely be using those the next time around. I'm just glad that the checks have finally been cashed, because that must mean that the ball is rolling, no matter how slowly.

[tmntman]

It is still unclear (to me) as to whether or not the UPCs on the two-packs are legit, but I guess we'll find out soon enough, since I'll most likely be using those the next time around.

Chances are that as long as you send in any three UPC from some TMNT product, they would count it. If they truly meant to put limits on which ones qualified, they would state that. They have done it before. The Simpsons mail aways toward the end of the series required UPC from a specific series.

[Antrax]

Just came from Target and TMNT figures were on sale for $5.99. I couldn't find the figures I was looking for but picked up 2 Foot Soldiers. I didn't see anything on the certificate about on-sale figures except "buy one, get one" so they should work, right?

Anyone know a site that sells the movie figures at least close to cost with a receipt? I only need 3 of the older ones (Winters, Vampire, April) but can't find them online or any stores near me.

[Greenteam4]

so, did anyone download the voucher for the bigfoot from the website? i just did and it has a little survey, and the best part is: they ask what figures you would like so see, so everyone brainstorm! because i forget which figures i really wanted.... but i can try to remember
mini shredder clone
new foot elite
touch and go
utrom shredder
hamato yoshi from "a tale of master yoshi"
the other 4 foot mystics
ultimate drako
federation soldier
the rest of the monsters from the movie
foot ninja variants

wow i remember more than i thought...what do you think?

[tmntobsessions]

so, did anyone download the voucher for the bigfoot from the website? i just did and it has a little survey, and the best part is: they ask what figures you would like so see, so everyone brainstorm! because i forget which figures i really wanted.... but i can try to remember
mini shredder clone
new foot elite
touch and go
utrom shredder
hamato yoshi from "a tale of master yoshi"
the other 4 foot mystics
ultimate drako
federation soldier
the rest of the monsters from the movie
foot ninja variants

wow i remember more than i thought...what do you think?

you have made some excellent choices especially for , touch and go, and the other foot mystics..although they have probably gone a little to far in the series to go back and make those...perhaps bringing in NECA, that might be a possibility and they will consider that... altough they seem to have their heads on their shoulders a bit more than "playmates" and their played out idea's and lack of creativity..i guess you have to ask yourself does playmates think the higher demand of tmnt toys come from kids or the older generation of fans which obviously are more interested in the paint job and articulation vs the playability, or from the new generation of fans which are more interested in play....for the most part i'm just excited to see what NECA comes up with, although i'm still looking forward to playmates's new line as well..
I was thinking maybe bringing in neca would be a bad thing for playmates but i have contacted playmates and they have stated that as far as their concerned they still have a contract with mirage and have no expectation of that ending any time soon..neca is just yet another company with license to produce the fig's, i personally think that they will give playmates a run for their money and playmates will have to step up their game...
But back to the bigfoot offer i think they should do a poll of the most wanted characters never released and have an offer like this and the shredder mail away offer, for the winner of the poll...this way if the winner is a character from the old series they wont have to worry about it not being popular with the kids from this generation, because odds are the only fans that will send out for the offer and enter the poll will be fans from the older series...

I was also hoping they would produce some more movie figures with the same detail they put into the older style movie figs..i personally think that the cgi movie deserves a figure with the same detail...............
A while back i saw a Giant leonardo from the 2k3 series on the tmnt website that i assume was a prototype that didn't get picked up, it looked to be about 3 feet tall.......That would be awesome!!! They should definitley do some more lifelike figures as well as a "Giant Shredder" i mean come on all this time and no giant shredder...maybe even a splinter, i know they had a Giant april prototype that didn't get picked upas well.. which playmates sent me a pic of from the prodution catalog..if anyone wants to see of pic of this just let me know and i will search for the pic....Also some Giant Fast Forward figures would be cool......

[VaughnMichael]

the edit button is your friend...

[tmntobsessions]

the edit button is your friend...

lol.... sorry fairly new to this still and wasn't sure how to remove the double listing.

[CudleyCowlick]

I sent away for my Bigfoot right on the first, but I'm sending out for another one on Monday. I think I can be satisfied with 2, but I'm almost thinking about a third. I know it's just because I'm mentally ill, but I can't help it. I definetely need one for the shelf and one to keep in the package, but why not another one just for sh*ts and giggles?

And oh jeez, yes, the generic white box is definetely part of the package. Look at the old star wars mail-aways. They are worth so much more if you can get them still sealed in the box with the address label and everything. It drives me nuts when sellers say they opened it "just to verify the contents". (Buy an X-Ray machine! hehehe, j/k)

It's still not like I'm ever going to wanna sell my figs, but isn't it just fun to have bragging rights?

[tmntobsessions]

I sent away for my Bigfoot right on the first, but I'm sending out for another one on Monday. I think I can be satisfied with 2, but I'm almost thinking about a third. I know it's just because I'm mentally ill, but I can't help it. I definetely need one for the shelf and one to keep in the package, but why not another one just for sh*ts and giggles?

And oh jeez, yes, the generic white box is definetely part of the package. Look at the old star wars mail-aways. They are worth so much more if you can get them still sealed in the box with the address label and everything. It drives me nuts when sellers say they opened it "just to verify the contents". (Buy an X-Ray machine! hehehe, j/k)

It's still not like I'm ever going to wanna sell my figs, but isn't it just fun to have bragging rights?

lol i'm the same way i sent out for mine on the first..and want to send out for as much as i can, it just sucks because i already have all of the new movie figs so i have to rebuy them again..plus i don't take them out of the box so by having to cut out the upc it loses it's value to me, so i have to sell just the fig without the box.. darn...

[OA]

lol i'm the same way i sent out for mine on the first..and want to send out for as much as i can, it just sucks because i already have all of the new movie figs so i have to rebuy them again..plus i don't take them out of the box so by having to cut out the upc it loses it's value to me, so i have to sell just the fig without the box.. darn...

Well, you could just remove the UPC but still keep the figure in box and sell it that way...some collectors probably don't care if its gone (esp with the movie figs and how you can remove it without doing any noticeable damage)...

[tmntobsessions]

Well, you could just remove the UPC but still keep the figure in box and sell it that way...some collectors probably don't care if its gone (esp with the movie figs and how you can remove it without doing any noticeable damage)...

Thats true i still haven't taken them out of the box yet so thats probably what i'll do..

[OA]

Yea, its fairly easy to do and done correctly, does minimal damage to the package...but if you sell, be sure to mention it! I know I wouldn't be happy if I got a figure "MOC" and it was missing a UPC without me knowing about before hand...

[tmntobsessions]

Yea, its fairly easy to do and done correctly, does minimal damage to the package...but if you sell, be sure to mention it! I know I wouldn't be happy if I got a figure "MOC" and it was missing a UPC without me knowing about before hand...

Yeah definitely Honesty is the key to a working business, and returning buyers..

[Revan]

What has everyone put on the survey to answer the question of which figures you would like to see?

I simply put, "Ninja tribunal figures"

[CudleyCowlick]

So I mailed out for my second Bigfoot today... but I got to wondering about something.

When I went to Wal-Mart to buy my second round of figs, they only had two that I wanted to buy, Surveillance Don and Extreme Mikey. I'd already bought all the really good new ones, and they didn't have any of the first wave left. I wasn't about to buy one of the Street Grinders. They get my vote for worst TMNT fig ever.

So I trundled down the road to Kay-Bee but about all I could get there was a Nightwatcher. Happy days because I didn't have one yet and I can't find them anywhere else but Ebay. I had to pay $17, when I knew I missed them on clearance at Wal-Mart for $10, but what can you do?

But here's what I'm wondering...

I see that "Buy One Get One" figures are excluded, and not having paid much attention to movie figs till now, I'm not even sure what those are. I also noticed that the UPC code for Nightwatcher, unlike the rest of them, does not have the stock # on it. So is it somehow ineligible for the offer?

This all probably amounts to nothing, but I'm just curious. The Playmates site doesn't tell me much.

[pentoolart]

Hey everyone!

I just mailed out all my forms and gathered up all my UPC Symbols to get 3 Bigfoot figures... I will be buying one more figure, just for the heck of it, so I can get one more UPC Symbol to send away for another Bigfoot. I know that sounds crazy and all, but I TOTALLY lost out on the Super Shredder Chef Boyardee figure way back when that one came out... so, I am not making that mistake again! I mean, have you seen how much that figure is going for on Ebay nowadays? Somewhere around $85 bucks the last time I even saw an auction for one of them... This is only my second post on the site, so I am honored to be among great people here! - Chris.

[Krueger]

Hey everyone!

I just mailed out all my forms and gathered up all my UPC Symbols to get 3 Bigfoot figures... I will be buying one more figure, just for the heck of it, so I can get one more UPC Symbol to send away for another Bigfoot. I know that sounds crazy and all, but I TOTALLY lost out on the Super Shredder Chef Boyardee figure way back when that one came out... so, I am not making that mistake again! I mean, have you seen how much that figure is going for on Ebay nowadays? Somewhere around $85 bucks the last time I even saw an auction for one of them... This is only my second post on the site, so I am honored to be among great people here! - Chris.

I have a feeling a lot of people are thinking the way you are. I don't think Bigfoot will be as rare as Super Shredder is...but ya never know.

[VaughnMichael]

I have a feeling a lot of people are thinking the way you are. I don't think Bigfoot will be as rare as Super Shredder is...but ya never know.
Well if people keep ordering them in those numbers I've got to wonder how many playmates will have.
Which could lead to all of these going for big bucks on ebay which I'm sure is the reason people are buying more than 2.

[Krueger]

Well if people keep ordering them in those numbers I've got to wonder how many playmates will have.
Which could lead to all of these going for big bucks on ebay which I'm sure is the reason people are buying more than 2.

Good point...I better get ordering.

[Revan]

I wonder how much they will be going for on ebay. I'm sure people will want to cover the costs of the figs they bought for the UPCs and the $5 for the fig plus turn a hefty profit. It could get pretty spendy to buy one on ebay

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I wonder how much they will be going for on ebay. I'm sure people will want to cover the costs of the figs they bought for the UPCs and the $5 for the fig plus turn a hefty profit. It could get pretty spendy to buy one on ebay

I know. That's why I've ordered so many.

[Revan]

I know. That's why I've ordered so many.

What do you think you'll be charging people, if you decide to sell?

[VaughnMichael]

What do you think you'll be charging people, if you decide to sell?
No that's why he is buying them to sell them. I can't wait to see either.
I just hope people have a chance to buy one themselves from playmates and scalpers don't eat these up.
But I don't think we'll have that issue because it took me a long time to order the black outfit super shredder and theys till had them.
But this is Playmates so one does have to worry lol.:lol:

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

What do you think you'll be charging people, if you decide to sell?


I've ordered three so far, one to keep bagged (or boxed or whatever), one to open, and one to sell (so far). I'm hoping to get between $50 and $100 for it.

[Spitfire]

I've ordered three so far, one to keep bagged (or boxed or whatever), one to open, and one to sell (so far). I'm hoping to get between $50 and $100 for it.

And you complain that Putrescent's stuff is expensive, atleast his stuff is actually rare. These toys aren't even OUT yet. Jesus your the reason collectors have so much trouble getting stuff. You guys buy like 500 of one figure so people who want just one can't even have one. Then you sell it for 90 times it's worth on Ebay. I wish I had the money to blow on crap like this. But I guess having a job and bills to pay would be my roadblock.

[VaughnMichael]

Oh Well, I've got to wonder if Playmates will have sort of limit?

[Spitfire]

Oh Well, I've got to wonder if Playmates will have sort of limit?

That's why I said what I said, and a bit rudely because stuff like this is usually limited copy and I don't want to miss out because some jack ass thinks he needs to make 300 dollars off people who don't have the money to buy the figures right away.

[Buslady]

^ Are you serious? Do you know where you are? Ask yourself how many dromers actually take the figs out and play with them.


All of my toys are OUT and on the shelf. They are toys to be enjoyed. Thats my opinion...you guys do whatever you want with them. No biggie.

[Slash]

That's why I said what I said, and a bit rudely because stuff like this is usually limited copy and I don't want to miss out because some jack ass thinks he needs to make 300 dollars off people who don't have the money to buy the figures right away.

It's one thing if a Bigfoot is sold on ebay for $300 in 20 years but right now $20 is stupid! The toy is not that hard to come by from Playmates, as far as I know.

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

I don't see this being any more rare than Simpsons Sinclair and Cooder. If they had leftover of them, I'm sure they'll have a LOT more leftover of this.

The TMNT line, nothing against it, is no Simpsons when it comes to demand and line popularity.


All of my toys are OUT and on the shelf. They are toys to be enjoyed. Thats my opinion...you guys do whatever you want with them. No biggie.

Agree, I cant keep them in packaging unless its collector friendly and can be taken out and put back in, but even then I usally just keep my card backs in a big box. To me it's a waste. Anyone can just keep them the way they are on the pegs at the store, it doesnt take much to do that. I like to make nice displays and set-ups outta them. To me keeping them MOC, might as well just take a picture of them when I see them on the wall at the store and glue it to my wall at home. I dont want my displays to look like Wal-Mart, they need to be out striking a pose and kickin' shell on display. That's me though, every collector's different......

[tmntobsessions]

I don't see this being any more rare than Simpsons Sinclair and Cooder. If they had leftover of them, I'm sure they'll have a LOT more leftover of this.

The TMNT line, nothing against it, is no Simpsons when it comes to demand and line popularity.




Agree, I cant keep them in packaging unless its collector friendly and can be taken out and put back in, but even then I usally just keep my card backs in a big box. To me it's a waste. Anyone can just keep them the way they are on the pegs at the store, it doesnt take much to do that. I like to make nice displays and set-ups outta them. To me keeping them MOC, might as well just take a picture of them when I see them on the wall at the store and glue it to my wall at home. I dont want my displays to look like Wal-Mart, they need to be out striking a pose and kickin' shell on display. That's me though, every collector's different......Yeah i like the best of both worlds, i am trying to complete my collection of all carded and boxed figs and then have a whole nother set of opened ones to display...Hey a guy can dream can't he...lol

[Bigfoot]

I sent for my 2nd Bigfoot today, and the check from the first one has been cashed. I recently came across a large amount of the mini movie action figures for cheap and was wondering if the UPCs can be used in this offer. If so, I won't feel bad for asking the cashier to give me 4 different reciepts, lol. I also wonder if they would put a limit on the amount of orders shipped to a particular address. If anyone knows if these will work, or not, please let me know.

[gonzo]

Can someone post a pic? The link in the first post doesn't go to one.

[VaughnMichael]

Can someone post a pic? The link in the first post doesn't go to one.
Post one of what? the Link I posted in the very first post goes to the page that allows you to download the order form for the figure and has an image of the Big Foot toy.

[jestermon]

I just sent Play mates an e-mail, does any one know the answer to these questions, since I assume they will just send me a canned e-mail as a response.

Hi, in the Bigfoot offer, the text states that the UPC codes from (3) TMNT figures must be sent in with receipt and that it does not include buy one get one free deals.

My question is when it says TMNT does it mean just the toys from the movie or would UPC codes from TMNT Fast Forward also be acceptable to get the Bigfoot.

Also, the TMNT Fast Forward are on clearance at my local Wal-Mart, would these be accepted as valid UPC codes since they are on sale and not buy one get one free?

And, do the items have to be all on one receipt or can they be from separate stores, please send me and answer.

Thanks

[VaughnMichael]

not sure but this should be in the toy section. But the little pamplet does say tmnt movie figures on it so one could only guess the offer stand for movie figures and nothing else.

[jestermon]

I figured it was general discussion since it was not actually about the toy but the means of getting it.

[Bigfoot]

Okay, maybe the FF wouldn't work because it is not movie related, but what about the MINI movie TMNT. Those are only a buck, and I asked for seperate reciepts. I sent 3 mini movie TMNT UPC's in for the offer because I thought I would find out if it works better by just doing it, and not questioning it. I'll let you know what happens with that. As far as if they need to be on the same reciept, no. Rule #4 states: "Send your dated cash register receipt(s) (or photocopy(s) with the purchase price(s) circled). Reciepts must be dated 9/1/07 - 12/31/07." The fact that they say reciepts twice leads me to believe that you could buy 3 different toys from 3 different stores and use 3 different reciepts. I hope that helps.

[VaughnMichael]

I figured it was general discussion since it was not actually about the toy but the means of getting it.
Yes but it's about getting a toy, & which ones you can buy for the offer hence belongs in the toy section.

[Roseangelo]

No one is going to be able to answer these questions better than Playmates... you're really best off asking them.

[VaughnMichael]

No one is going to be able to answer these questions better than Playmates... you're really best off asking them.
Which they usually do answer e-mails most people must think they won't but they've always answered me.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Playmates cashed my third check...gotta send in for two more of those things soon since I've already promised two of them to other people...

If I only wind up with one left over to sell, someone is going to pay a pretty penny for it, that's for sure...

[soccerstud652]

Since I have not been able to find a Shredder, I can't send away for it. Is anyone getting a double that wouldn't mind selling it to me for a fair price? If so, please PM me, it would make a TMNT fan really really :).

[Slash]

Playmates cashed my third check...gotta send in for two more of those things soon since I've already promised two of them to other people...

If I only wind up with one left over to sell, someone is going to pay a pretty penny for it, that's for sure...


All of a sudden, I feel sick. I wish I knew why.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140162673425&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=004

Erm...can we say "break even?" I've got two friends buying BigFoot toys through me very cheap. I'm planning to order at least five but it looks like I'm only going to wind up with one left over for e-bay. This is an experiment more than anything else; it's not about the money. I have plenty of that. Maybe I should give the money to a f*ckin' charity to make all of you liberals happy?

Since I have not been able to find a Shredder, I can't send away for it. Is anyone getting a double that wouldn't mind selling it to me for a fair price? If so, please PM me, it would make a TMNT fan really really :).

I'll have to see what I can do...I have one but if I need the UPC you won't be able to bargain with me for it.

If I need the UPC, the figure will go up on e-bay pretty cheap just because I only have so much space for extras.

[soccerstud652]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140162673425&ssPageName=STRK:MESO:IT&ih=004

Erm...can we say "break even?" I've got two friends buying BigFoot toys through me very cheap. I'm planning to order at least five but it looks like I'm only going to wind up with one left over for e-bay. This is an experiment more than anything else; it's not about the money. I have plenty of that. Maybe I should give the money to a f*ckin' charity to make all of you liberals happy?



I'll have to see what I can do...I have one but if I need the UPC you won't be able to bargain with me for it.

If I need the UPC, the figure will go up on e-bay pretty cheap just because I only have so much space for extras.

I don't need any UPC, I just need the figure! I'll take what I can get. Any help is appreciated.

[HalfcourtGame]

All of a sudden, I feel sick. I wish I knew why.

Agreed... that is all.

[jestermon]

Only the Movie figures are acceptable and yes the receipts can be from different stores as long as it is for 3 TMNT Movie figures.

Fast Forward is not acceptable either.


This is the reply I got from Playmates, above, but I never asked about the mini figs, but I assume they are not either.

[VaughnMichael]

Maybe I should give the money to a f*ckin' charity to make all of you liberals happy?
I'm not a liberal but sure go for it you'd make some kids happy or something.
I'm trying to make money selling my entire old school figure coolection for a few reasons 1. cause i need the money to pay my hospital bills, 2 to get back to cali, 3 caus emy mother is threatening to throw them all away.
So yeah how about giving the money to my charity ;):P

[Greenteam4]

How long after you sent your checks and receipts to Playmates did you notice that they cashed your checks? I think it has been about 2 weeks for me now...

[tmntman]

How long after you sent your checks and receipts to Playmates did you notice that they cashed your checks? I think it has been about 2 weeks for me now...

My two orders were sent on Sept 5 and the checks were cashed on the 18th.


Are there any people out there that want to order a Big Foot but don't want to buy three regular figures?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Only the Movie figures are acceptable and yes the receipts can be from different stores as long as it is for 3 TMNT Movie figures.

Fast Forward is not acceptable either.


This is the reply I got from Playmates, above, but I never asked about the mini figs, but I assume they are not either.

Stone General UPCs are acceptable too, right?

[VaughnMichael]

Stone General UPCs are acceptable too, right?
I sure hope so cause that's what I used as one of mine.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I don't need any UPC, I just need the figure! I'll take what I can get. Any help is appreciated.

I've got one I'll gladly sell you. Make me an offer. Again, it will not have a UPC but will still be in the packaging. Otherwise it will go on e-bay.

[soccerstud652]

I've got one I'll gladly sell you. Make me an offer. Again, it will not have a UPC but will still be in the packaging. Otherwise it will go on e-bay.

The Shredder or the Bigfoot?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I was going to sell you the Shredder but someone else has already made me an offer for a trade, so let me see where that goes first.

I can always get another one for you.

[CudleyCowlick]

Me impatient. Where me Bigfoot? Any you have Bigfoot?

6-8 weeks is forever. :cry:

[soccerstud652]

I was going to sell you the Shredder but someone else has already made me an offer for a trade, so let me see where that goes first.

I can always get another one for you.

I just got a Shredder, I am looking for a Bigfoot, if anyone sends away for an extra. Thanks though!

[VaughnMichael]

Yeah just about every store has the new figures now a bit of waiting and you'll find all the turtles you want for store prices.
It took me forever to find the new raph with the correct sized jersesy devil but I'm so happy to have the lil bugger.

[jestermon]

Well I finally found the old Don and Raph to get my 3 UPCs along with the sloth Monster.

My question is as I have never got one of these Playmates Exclusives, if I send it in soon there should be plenty of supply?

I was just wondering what they do if you send it in then they have no more supply.

Also, I assume since it runs till December they will have enough?

I also, saw the figures today with a little Bigfoot offer sticker on them.

[CudleyCowlick]

I also, saw the figures today with a little Bigfoot offer sticker on them.

Mmmmm... variants. :D

[CyberCubed]

Does anyone know if we're allowed to use online receipts?

Say I buy three toys from toysrus.com, will I be allowed to use the online toysrus.com receipt to get my Bigfoot monster? I'd obviously print it out and put it in the envelope with the UPC codes.

Anyone know?

[soccerstud652]

Does anyone know if we're allowed to use online receipts?

Say I buy three toys from toysrus.com, will I be allowed to use the online toysrus.com receipt to get my Bigfoot monster? I'd obviously print it out and put it in the envelope with the UPC codes.

Anyone know?

Yes. I am planning on using mine if I buy another one.

[CyberCubed]

Yes. I am planning on using mine if I buy another one.

But do you know for sure that they'll accept an online receipt?

[soccerstud652]

But do you know for sure that they'll accept an online receipt?

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[tmntman]

For those who are still looking to get the figures for the Big Foot offer, Toys R Us has their TMNT figures on sale with a buy two get one free sale. The free toy won't work for the Big Foot offer. But the other two should qualify. I used figures from this same type of sale at Toys R Us for the two Big Foot figures I ordered and received them.

[Krueger]

For those who are still looking to get the figures for the Big Foot offer, Toys R Us has their TMNT figures on sale with a buy two get one free sale. The free toy won't work for the Big Foot offer. But the other two should qualify. I used figures from this same type of sale at Toys R Us for the two Big Foot figures I ordered and received them.

Thanks for the heads up, bro. I will take advantage of it and it still does come in handy for the Big Foot offer in my case, as cutting the UPCs off is unacceptable in my world, ha.

[Doc Scarealot]

I just sent my order in! My son is gonna be so excited Christmas Day!

[Bigfoot]

I just got mine today. Now that I have it, I don't want to open it. I usually open all my figs, but something is telling me to leave it in the box. I ordered 2 more. I used mini figure UPC's for one, and Nightwatcher/Generals UPC's for the other. This first one I got, I used regular Movie action figs. I'll keep you posted on if the Mini figs work or not.

[Roseangelo]

Got my Bigfoot - Yay!

[Doc Scarealot]

I just took advanage of the TRU.com sale. X-mas will be pretty sweet this year!

[Head Spinnin' Bebop]

I have my UPC's and receipts for Shredder, Sloth and Jungle Leo, glad I wanted each of them so I didnt have to buy figs I didnt want. Now I just have to hook myself up with a stateside neighbor for an address! If a friend of mine cant help me out for some reason, hopefully someone here can hook me up.....:(

[Krueger]

I was at Toys R Us yesterday and I noticed they started putting stickers on the stunt rider boxes advertising the exclusive Big Foot and telling people to go to playmatestoys.com for more details. More publicity may mean less stock so I just wanted to throw that out there.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Figures aren't selling as well, though. Wal-Mart has them on clearance (picked up a Surveillance Don that I've already resold for $10 :lol:). Will probably order my ninth Big Foot later today...

[soccerstud652]

Any chance you can hook me up now with a BF?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I've ordered five more and am ordering at least two more after that. One I am reserving for myself, another for this lady (http://www.behindthemasks.com/greenwillow), and someone else here already asked me if I could provide one. I'd be happy to reserve one for you as well, just know that it could be six to eight weeks before I have it, and that I'm going to want at least $30 for it including shipping because I have to cover the losses I'm taking when I resell the toys that the UPCs came off of.

[soccerstud652]

I've ordered five more and am ordering at least two more after that. One I am reserving for myself, another for this lady (http://www.behindthemasks.com/greenwillow), and someone else here already asked me if I could provide one. I'd be happy to reserve one for you as well, just know that it could be six to eight weeks before I have it, and that I'm going to want at least $30 for it including shipping because I have to cover the losses I'm taking when I resell the toys that the UPCs came off of.

In that case, I'd rather spend the $30 on 3 more toys for me plus the bigfoot for free. Thanks anyways.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Just trying to cover my losses.

[VaughnMichael]

Just trying to cover my losses.
Playmates made you buy the figures?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Yes, they did. They've had me brain-washed into buying their toys since the late eighties. :P