Neca TMNT Figures Now W/ Foot Soldier Prototype & Mouser Information [Archive]

VaughnMichael

09-13-2007, 05:01 PM

AFTER MUCH TONGUE BITING MURPH HAS FINALLY SHOWN THE NECA FOOT SOLDIER!!!!!
Fans attending the San Diego comicon will get the first glimps of this beautiful prototype.
You can view the original post at Murphs blog Here and leave comments. (http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/2008/07/feet-dont-fail-me-now.html)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/DSC_0169.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v241/Harmophious/DSC_0173.jpg.
IMPORTANT SAN DIEGO COMICON MOUSER INFORMATION!
The 3 pack version is jointed at the legs and has a ball jointed
neck. We did not use the jointed jaw for the 3 pack due to costs and
wanting to put 3 Mousers in one pack.

We have a battle damaged Mouser and a Mouser with articulated jaw
ready for the future release to general retail.

The SDCC version is unique to SDCC
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v361/AbbyStract/TMNTmousers__scaled_600.jpg.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE NECA TMNT FIGURES THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW!
Murph says:The NECA license is incredibly broad. It includes all iterations of
all characters from all universes.
The schedule, though, is pretty modest at the moment. Next up are
those black and white variants, then a Foot Soldier. Beyond that, we
haven't seen a thing nor heard a peep.
The contract goes for 3 years I think, pretty standard.
The interesting thing in that we've just granted them an expansion of
the contract so that it includes lots of weird little items,
everything from stickers to posters to lamps. However, they have yet
to submit designs for any of 'em.
Well I hope this helps everyone even those doubting thomases who don't think the line will last long.
Also tells us what Neca can do.

Revan

09-13-2007, 05:21 PM

Lovin it. I'm already excited for these. I have a sickness where whenever I see a new fig that I like, I automatically buy it. It's a pain really. Money always seems to be short. :lol:

09-13-2007, 05:50 PM

Man, gotta love Murphy...i really hope this turns out great...

Janus Prospero

09-13-2007, 06:14 PM

I'd prefer that they look like they did in the Return to New York arc.

But I'd still be happy with Volume 1, Issue 1

Roseangelo

09-13-2007, 06:16 PM

Janus Prospero

09-13-2007, 06:24 PM

I'd rather they looked like the did at the end of the original E&L run (Leo+10-11). Well, at first at least. THEN they can do some in the RTNY style. 8)

Props to Mirage for rejecting NECA's first design - it's horrible!

Well, aren't both of those styles fairly similar to begin with?

Leo+10-11 is like the pinacle of Eastman and Laird's style joined together.
RTNY is Lawson imitating that style.
That's how I've always seen it anyway.

There are deffinite slight differences. But body proportion wise, they're fairly similar. And I prefer that compared to the gremlin style turtles in issue 1. :D

VaughnMichael

09-13-2007, 06:31 PM

I really hope correct size scale is something that goes into these figures.

Roseangelo

09-13-2007, 06:32 PM

Well, aren't both of those styles fairly similar to begin with?

Leo+10-11 is like the pinacle of Eastman and Laird's style joined together.
RTNY is Lawson imitating that style.
That's how I've always seen it anyway.

There are deffinite slight differences. But body proportion wise, they're fairly similar. And I prefer that compared to the gremlin style turtles in issue 1. :D

Oh, it's definitely similar. I personally prefer the pure E&L look of Leo+10-11, which as you note is the pinnacle of their combined styles. But I think RTNY is different enough so that you can get different figures out of it.

The interesting thing with RTNY is that each of the three books had a different, single inker. Because of that each book ends up with a slight, though distinct, look of its own.

Janus Prospero

09-13-2007, 06:33 PM

But I think RTNY is different enough so that you can get different figures out of it.
Well, I'm not convinced that I'd be able to pick up on the difference. So I'd be blissfully happy with either one of those. They can make them Leo+10-11 style and you can tell me that it's based off of RTNY and we can both be happy. :-D

I really hope correct size scale is something that goes into these figures.
How...do you mean?

Scale compared to their weapons?
Scale compared to the human characters if they ever release them?
Scale comapring their individual body parts to each other?!?!

Jester

09-13-2007, 06:40 PM

That design isn't so bad. Sure they aren't Mirage vol 1, but I kinda like it. This is however coming from a OT and Old Playmates fanboy.

VaughnMichael

09-13-2007, 06:44 PM

Well, I'm not convinced that I'd be able to pick up on the difference. So I'd be blissfully happy with either one of those. They can make them Leo+10-11 style and you can tell me that it's based off of RTNY and we can both be happy. :-D

How...do you mean?

Scale compared to their weapons?
Scale compared to the human characters if they ever release them?
Scale comapring their individual body parts to each other?!?!
Correct height.

Janus Prospero

09-13-2007, 06:45 PM

Correct height.

Is it determined that they're going to make them in a certain ratio?

Otherwise if they just come out with the turtles in the first wave, any height they make them will be "to scale" becasue there won't be anything to compare them to.

However, if they later come out with Shredder, and he's the same height as the guys, then there'll be a problem.

So I'm assuming you're hoping that NECA plans ahead and makes sure all the figures are scaled well as they come out? You're confusing me with your fancy figure talk.

VaughnMichael

09-13-2007, 06:58 PM

Is it determined that they're going to make them in a certain ratio?

Otherwise if they just come out with the turtles in the first wave, any height they make them will be "to scale" becasue there won't be anything to compare them to.

However, if they later come out with Shredder, and he's the same height as the guys, then there'll be a problem.

So I'm assuming you're hoping that NECA plans ahead and makes sure all the figures are scaled well as they come out? You're confusing me with your fancy figure talk.
Yes and they would be morons only to make the 4 turtles.
And actully they do have things Mirage could supply them with as far as the height of each character is concerned.

BigApple3AM

09-13-2007, 07:28 PM

A few things about that drawing popped out at me. The neck seems to thin and doesn't seem to be properly centered to the body. The head seems a bit small compared to the body too. The toe on the far right seems odd compared to the other 3.

The style seems pretty early Mirage to me though.

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/mirage/one/pg0203.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v487/VaughnJohnny/NECA1.jpg

At the same time it reminds me a lot of how the turtles were drawn on the old figure packaging, especially the little comic strip on the back that explained their origin.

I kind of liked what the statues did. They weren't a perfect representation of the first page. Close enough while making them a bit leaner or something. Here's what I'm talking about:
From TMNTtoys.com
http://tmnttoys.com/05figures/donatellostatue/5295.jpg
http://www.ninjaturtles.com/comics/mirage/one/pg01.jpg

Comic pages from ninjaturtles.com

Roseangelo

09-13-2007, 07:36 PM

BigApple3AM

09-13-2007, 08:40 PM

You read the part that said it was rejected, right? 8)

Yep. Just pointing out what I saw wrong with it. With those changes it wouldn't be bad.

Drtooth

09-14-2007, 01:39 PM

I will say the drawing isn't bad, but I agree it looks too much like a combination of the current show and the old toy line.

Now if they make them look exactly like the TMNT did in that issue, I'd be psyched! I also agree they need to make more than just the 4 turtles. This would clearly outsell Playmates with collectors, and give them a message that better TMNT products are going to give them better profits.

discordiatookie

09-14-2007, 02:35 PM

Guys, I am so hyped about all this I can't believe it!!!

And on ninjaturtles.com, there is this update, by the by:

NECA, National Entertainment Collectible Association, has signed a license to produce and distribute collector's market TMNT action figures, statues, busts, weapon prop replicas and bobbleheads based on the TMNT comic books from Mirage Studios. These items will be avaialble to small independent retailers, independent toy stores, comic and hobby shops, and specialty chains. The design and development process has just gotten started, so prduct won't be available for awhile. We'll post news from the folks at NECA as soon as possible!

Statues and busts!!!!!! 8)

Hellboy

09-14-2007, 03:03 PM

Wow, it looks like we'll be getting a lot of stuff from NECA. Can't wait to see more pics. I hope they allow Murphy to keep posting inside stuff. I'm really looking forward to the TMNT bobbleheads. :D

ferret

09-14-2007, 03:49 PM

This is great news.

I agree-they should make the turtles heads bigger, the way they were in the first issues.

09-14-2007, 06:56 PM

I'm really looking forward to the TMNT bobbleheads. :D

You know, you'd think after all this time there would actually be bobbleheads already out there...i think it'd be cool as well...

Brodie

09-14-2007, 11:23 PM

Glad it was rejected, but its better than anything that's come out in 10 years.

mattmanw54301

09-15-2007, 12:44 AM

NECA will get it right. They just need a couple tries to get warmed up. And the license holders wont let them put out sub par product. the powers that be know that this is most likely the only chance they will get to put out quality specialty market figures, so they're not going to settle for anything less than what the fans want.

Spitfire

09-15-2007, 01:35 AM

Good news so far. I better get a comic accurate Rat King in this fun somewhere cause if I do I'll be creaming my pants.

Slap-Happy

09-16-2007, 02:48 AM

Is it determined that they're going to make them in a certain ratio?

Otherwise if they just come out with the turtles in the first wave, any height they make them will be "to scale" becasue there won't be anything to compare them to.

However, if they later come out with Shredder, and he's the same height as the guys, then there'll be a problem.

So I'm assuming you're hoping that NECA plans ahead and makes sure all the figures are scaled well as they come out? You're confusing me with your fancy figure talk.

They made the Gremlins Figures the right size if ya have um' measure Stripe & Gizmo.

ferret

09-16-2007, 07:26 PM

Has anyone noticed that mirage comic pic ectocooler put up (the bottom one)? Look how huge raphs foot/ankle is! That would be totally awsome to have as an action figure...

odupianist

09-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Hell, I like the statues that Mirage had from Vol 1 #1. I think the RtNY style would be good as well, or even maybe CaW, or am I goign to get lynched for saying that?

turkishproverb

09-17-2007, 01:01 PM

any o them would be cool in their own way.

I just want a *%@& movie shredder...

Roseangelo

09-19-2007, 06:22 PM

I'm surprised no one posted this yet.

Here's Murphy's update from today:

As yet I'm unable to tell you too much about NECA's plans for the TMNT but here's the little I'm allowed to share:

1. The first wave of 6 figures will be out in Spring 08; the second 6 in Fall 08.

2. Current/initial plans/waves only include figures based on characters from the early Mirage comics.

3. The first wave will consist of the 4 Turtles, a Foot Soldier and, and... sorry, can't tell you. ;)

http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/2007/09/neca2.html

Janus Prospero

09-19-2007, 06:42 PM

3. The first wave will consist of the 4 Turtles, a Foot Soldier and, and... sorry, can't tell you. ;)

That's just cruel.

Roseangelo

09-19-2007, 06:43 PM

That's just cruel.

Yes, but how can it NOT be Shredder?

09-19-2007, 07:46 PM

Yes, but how can it NOT be Shredder?

Him and Splinter I would imagine as a minimum...

Roseangelo

09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

Him and Splinter I would imagine as a minimum...

Well, there's only one spot not spoken for, so it can't be both. My guess is Shredder in series 1 and Splinter in series 2.

Krueger

09-19-2007, 08:08 PM

Well, there's only one spot not spoken for, so it can't be both. My guess is Shredder in series 1 and Splinter in series 2.

I'm gonna go with April in the first. They need some big guns for the second series.

VaughnMichael

09-19-2007, 08:19 PM

I haven't been around all day so thanks for keeping it in the same thread Rose!
I was at the hospital and will be going back again tommrow for tests so wish me luck that I figure out what the hell is wrong with my stomach!
This is awsome new btw I do hope it's Splinter or Shredder.
I have started to wonder though what April O' Neil will look like.

Jester

09-19-2007, 10:56 PM

My question is who is going to buy the 4 turtles and then customize them with color coded bandanas?

CyberCubed

09-19-2007, 11:56 PM

Janus Prospero

09-20-2007, 03:07 AM

Yes, but how can it NOT be Shredder?
Well believe me, that thought had crossed my mind. But if this is the case, then why all the secrecy? Does he just like messing with us?

I'm having allot of Medical problems right now and I have to spend another 5 hours at the dr's tommrow. :ohwell:
Good luck man. I hope things work out for you.

VaughnMichael

09-20-2007, 03:11 AM

Well believe me, that thought had crossed my mind. But if this is the case, then why all the secrecy? Does he just like messing with us?

Good luck man. I hope things work out for you.
hey thanks so much! :) I got a movie leo from the box set with the genral today I'll sell him to ya same price as mike his eyes are painted on perfectly unlike most of them with wonky eyes. Let me know if you're interested.:)

CudleyCowlick

09-20-2007, 05:20 PM

I'm just so glad that a company like NECA is taking a crack at the Turtles. Everything they do is just so sweet, look at their Pirates of the Carribean figures.

No matter what, I'm sure that these figures will be unlike anything Playmates has ever been able to deliver. I'll keep buying Playmates because TMNT toys are like crack to me but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna grumble about the quality. If Playmates wants to step up sales, they need to start making better toys. Period.

I plan on buying these things by the case. How could I not?

Mutated Leo

09-20-2007, 06:10 PM

I'll keep buying Playmates because TMNT toys are like crack to me but that doesn't mean I'm not gonna grumble about the quality. If Playmates wants to step up sales, they need to start making better toys. Period.

I plan on buying these things by the case. How could I not?

LOL... I hear yah. I'm jonesing right now for a fix... Got any Sloth monsters man? :lol: :lol:

Drtooth

09-21-2007, 08:50 AM

I wonder if Playmates will start to feel bitter if the NECA line starts selling really well. I know people would like to see Playmates start getting themselves in gear, but since Playmates basically are 1/3 of the current cartoon, I'd hope they don't call it quits. I still hope the show goes on for a few more seasons yet at least.

I dunno... remember, NECA made Pirates of the Carribean toys along side Zizzle. Thing is, they sold at 2 different outlets. While Zizzle's stuff was in Target and other big name mainstream shopping chains, NECA's line was in places like Spencer gifts and local chains like Newburry Comics.

So it all matters on which group of people is willing to buy what toys.

And if these do sell better, I hope Playmates takes the hint.

Raph's Girl

09-21-2007, 10:53 AM

I just have to say that Im totally excited. I'll definatly be getting the Bobbleheads...mostly for my step-dad who collects Bobbleheads and would totally drool over TMNT ones (especially of his hero, Donatello :lol: ).

But the problem is I don't know what stores around here carry Neca stuff. I'd be surprised if there WAS a store here that did. :ohwell: The website doesn't say crap where they sell either. :/

Drtooth

09-21-2007, 11:18 AM

I wouldn't buy bobbleheads myself... unless they were old toon style. Somehow I feel old toon bobbleheads are more fitting.

CudleyCowlick

09-22-2007, 10:31 AM

LOL... I hear yah. I'm jonesing right now for a fix... Got any Sloth monsters man? :lol: :lol:

Hehe, yeah I got a Sloth Monster, same day I scored Jungle Leo and Movie Shredder. w00t! w00t! Normally my figs are all MOC, but I've taken all my new movie figs out, partially to get the UPC codes for Bigfoot and partially because I think the generic packages look like crap. These aren't bad offerings for Playmates and they look much nicer out on my bookshelf.

When the NECA figs hit, I'm gonna try to score doubles of each so that I can have some for the shelf AND some to put away. I'm a fiend like that.

09-22-2007, 03:43 PM

I'm just so glad that a company like NECA is taking a crack at the Turtles.

I'm just glad ANY company other then PM is getting a crack at the turtles...its about time we get a fresh look...

VaughnMichael

10-04-2007, 12:48 PM

updated.:D

BigApple3AM

10-04-2007, 01:10 PM

Holy crap, that thing is beautiful. It's really going to make all the other turtles that came before pale in comparison, especially the new movie figures.

I agree with Peter the neck is extremely odd, it's the first thing I noticed. Everything else shown is beautiful. I'll buy 3 of each if not more, I'm not kidding. This is a dream line and we should treat it as such, so that NECA gets rewarded for beautiful toys, and Playmates gets dumped on for their dumpy toys.

YES!!!! Dreams do come true.

Janus Prospero

10-04-2007, 02:06 PM

Sweet Zombie Jesus! :o

That may not be the exact style of turtle I want, but it is very sweet nonetheless.

Mutated Leo

10-04-2007, 02:32 PM

That sculpt is lookin real good!

Jester

10-04-2007, 04:47 PM

All I have to say is:
http://wiki.ytmnd.com/images/c/cb/Quaqmiregigi.jpg
ALRIGHT!!!

I can't wait to see the other skulpts and I hope the price tag isn't too high.

Raph's Girl

10-04-2007, 05:39 PM

Me likey. It looks like the original Ninja Action figures (of which I have Leo and Raph) as well as the statues. And these Neca are gonna be posable! Woohoo!

But again my only issue is trying to find a store here that sells neca stuff. :ohwell:

odupianist

10-05-2007, 08:40 AM

I agree with M. The neck is the only problm I see.

Hellboy

10-05-2007, 12:24 PM

Aside from the neck, I think they need to bulk up his shoulders a little. Not too much though.

But the quality and accuracy of this first prototype blows my mind. I can't wait for these figures!

cowabunga14

10-05-2007, 02:45 PM

The first sculpt looks pretty freakin' good.

ferret

10-05-2007, 03:06 PM

This is awsome! I agree about the neck, I dont think they should thicken it but shorten it a little. Also, when I first saw it I didnt like the huge bandana tail, but now that I really look at it I kind of see how it would work. It would be REALLY awsome if the bandana was movable and you could move it from lying down flat position to the way it is here...

EDIT: And I'm glad they made the heads in proportion.

METALHEAD

10-05-2007, 10:08 PM

*eyes grow wide as plates, suddenly yips out and foams at the mouths shaking in pure excitment* YES! YYYEEEEESSSSSS!!! PERFECT! FREAKIN' PERFECT! I WANT I REALLLY REEEEEAAAAAALLLLLLLLYYYYY WANNNNNNTTTTT THIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!! SO COOL SO BAD ASS SO RETRO! SO CLASSIC COMIC BOOK STYLE:tgrin:!!!! :thyper::tthumbsu::tthumbsu::tthumbsu::thyper::thy per::tlove::tlove::tlove::tlove:

Slap-Happy

10-05-2007, 11:46 PM

:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:o:
That's awsome!To the MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10-06-2007, 10:00 AM

Wow...very, very nice...while not perfect, I am very impressed with the diretion the line is heading so far...and they seem to be moving rather swiftly as well...good stuff

Bigfoot

10-06-2007, 12:08 PM

If this is any indication of what is to come from the new line of toys, we are in for a treat. So far I agree with everybody about the neck, it needs to be shortened. Will all of there bandanas be red? It would be cool to take the bandanas and belts off to allow it to be like a pet turtle. I would also like to see how some of the enemies from this new line will look. I WANT USAGI, especially in this style. A colored sculpt would be nice, because the paintjob we get could be bright and cartoony, or dark and dreary. I prefer realistic, so I want it to look like a real life ninja turtle. LOL.

Hellboy

10-06-2007, 01:46 PM

A colored sculpt would be nice, because the paintjob we get could be bright and cartoony, or dark and dreary. I prefer realistic, so I want it to look like a real life ninja turtle. LOL.

I wouldn't worry about that. NECA always tries to get their likeness as close as possible to whatever they're trying to capture. They want to please the fans and never make big consessions for the sake of "kiddy appeal."

We're getting dark turtles with red bandanas just the way I'd like them. :D

Kendamu

10-09-2007, 11:16 AM

Woo-hoo! I feel like a 4-year-old again!.. kinda!.. because these really aren't kiddy figures... so not really...

you get what I meant!

Anywho, I'm glad these figures are coming. I'm totally ready for them to come out... like... now!

Quiller-Bee

10-09-2007, 12:48 PM

Oh my g... is this for real? Can it really be? Turtles figures the way I've always wanted them to be, ever since I was a kid?!? I'm loving the way this sculpt looks. If this is any indication of the way the final figures will turn out, I'll be one happy fan.

Meanwhile, I'm thrilled that NECA is using the early E&L style, as I still love the roughness and odd proportions of the TMNT from their first appearance. However, that doesn't mean that I wouldn't want to see the later E&L-styled Turtles figures at some point, as I like that look just as well. IMHO, the later appearance of the TMNT is definitely different enough to warrant a separate wave of Turtles.

Drtooth

10-09-2007, 01:28 PM

My god! Amazing. I can't wait to see the colored proto.

zodach

10-09-2007, 04:03 PM

"NECA, National Entertainment Collectible Association, has signed a license to produce and distribute collector's market TMNT action figures, statues, busts, weapon prop replicas and bobbleheads based on the TMNT comic books from Mirage Studios. These items will be available to small independent retailers, independent toy stores, comic and hobby shops, and specialty chains. The design and development process has just gotten started, so prduct won't be available for awhile. We'll post news from the folks at NECA as soon as possible!"

Does anyone know if NECA will actually produce statues and busts of the turtles? I would love to see something along the lines of the Playmates statues released, but with different artistic interpretations of the heroes in a half shell.

CudleyCowlick

10-09-2007, 04:43 PM

Oooooh Oh Oh.... hehehehe.... it's gonna be better than xmas when these things come out. I liike the scultpt so much I made it my wallpaper. I agree with most of you that the neck could be just a tad bit shorter... and hopefully they'll consider that for the final design.

Over all though.... this prototype already looks better than any final product that Playmates has EVER put out. Maybe the NECA figs will do so well that Playmates will lose their TMNT license and it will all fall to NECA... mmm.... daydreams are fun.

Drtooth

10-09-2007, 05:46 PM

"NECA, National Entertainment Collectible Association, has signed a license to produce and distribute collector's market TMNT action figures, statues, busts, weapon prop replicas and bobbleheads based on the TMNT comic books from Mirage Studios.

Weopon prop replicas? Cool. Honestly, I think Bobbleheads would work better with the old toon Likenesses...

Kendamu

10-10-2007, 09:09 AM

Quiller-Bee

10-10-2007, 08:22 PM

If DC can do it with their superhero figures (make variants based on drawing styles) then I'm pretty sure it's not out of NECA's scope to do the same.

My thoughts exactly. How many versions of Batman have been released by DC Direct? Lot's of ‘em, many of which feature more similarities than they do differences. Personally, I'd like to see the same thing happen with the Turtles. (Some might argue that there's not quite as much of a market for the TMNT, but that's beside the point.) In my opinion, the TMNT as rendered by A.C. Farley, Micahael Zulli, Rick Veitch, Eric Talbot, Mark Bode, and Michael Dooney's Pre-Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—as well as a few others—would make for cool figures as well. Now THOSE are some TMNT variants I could actually get into.

Wildcat

10-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Didnt read all the replies...but does anyone else find this first sculpt kinda silly looking?

It reminds me of the tortoise from those Bugs Bunny cartoons....its body is all round and saggy and it has little arms,while the neck sitcks out a bit....only with a TMNT head attached.

Anyone?.....well maybe not :ohwell:

Roseangelo

10-12-2007, 01:34 AM

Didnt read all the replies...but does anyone else find this first sculpt kinda silly looking?

That's how our beloved Turtles looked in the first issue of the comic, which is the look they're going for with these first figures. So I guess I'm too used to it to think of it as silly... but I am hoping they also make figures of the more refined Turtles seen after 10 or so issues.

Wildcat

10-12-2007, 03:52 AM

That's how our beloved Turtles looked in the first issue of the comic, which is the look they're going for with these first figures. So I guess I'm too used to it to think of it as silly... but I am hoping they also make figures of the more refined Turtles seen after 10 or so issues.

Yeah,I know...but I didnt follow the comics,actually what got me into the TMNT was the original cartoon.

Well,Im sure these NECA figs will improve...it is the first sculpt afterall...plus those collector statues from awhile back do look cool...it was just this first sculpt that reminded me of the Bugs Bunny cartoon.

Lady R. Santi

10-12-2007, 08:07 AM

Yeah, wildcat, I know where you're coming from. I came into the TMNT with the advent of the old toon as well. So when I eventually saw the old comics, YEARS later, I thought they looked pretty shoddy. But as with many people I'm sure, they've become the classic look, no matter how many refinements were made. There's a sort of endearing quality, sentimental perhaps; a grittiness that, to me, symbolizes their quality of life that has been glossed over in subsequent adaptations. But yeah, taken out of context, they can look pretty frumpy. :lol: Grumpy old turtles.

I love it.

Drtooth

10-12-2007, 02:07 PM

If they all have red masks, I'll be in freakin' paradise, man! Paradise.... long as I can afford em by the time they come out.

Chris

10-12-2007, 05:51 PM

Looks nearly perfect to me (just fix the neck as Peter said).

Like most I would prefer Eastman and Laird's more refined look from around Leo/Vol. 1 #10-11 or Vol. 1 #50 but I can understand starting with Vol. 1 #1 TMNT for the first wave and saving the others for later waves.

I hope the 6th figure is Shredder!

Wave 2 I'm hoping for Splinter, April Casey, Foot Elite, Karai, Baxter Stockman with Mouser and a Triceraton (maybe save Karai fo a later wave and Fugitoid or an Utrom?)

There are so many figures they can do with this line even if they just stick with TMNT Vol. 1 and Tales Vol. 1 but I hope they do expand it to eventually include characters/designs from Vol. 4 (I'd love the TMNT in their 30s, Leo slightly older, Raph in beast form, Mini Don in his robotic suit and Mike in the black suit he wore on one of the most recent covers) and Tales Vol. 2.

This being NECA I'd expect to see the TMNT quite frequently (look at how often Jack pops in the the POTC line, once in every wave!) so I'm guessing wave 3 would be a variant set of TMNT (hopefully the more refined look) and 2 more characters.

Wildcat

10-12-2007, 11:14 PM

Kendamu

10-13-2007, 11:29 AM

Yeah,I know...but I didnt follow the comics,actually what got me into the TMNT was the original cartoon.

Well,Im sure these NECA figs will improve...it is the first sculpt afterall...plus those collector statues from awhile back do look cool...it was just this first sculpt that reminded me of the Bugs Bunny cartoon.
Personally, I hope they don't "improve" over the first wave. I already have figures based off the cartoon. Those would happen to be the TMNT for the first Playmates wave back in the '80s.

They can put out fiures of a more refined look later. Right now I want my Vol. 1 #1 TMNT!

Mr._Mutant_Man

10-17-2007, 12:17 AM

That sculpt looks fantastic. I may have to start collecting action figures. Those would look neat on a shelf.

Zachatello00

10-17-2007, 03:08 AM

According to the update on the official site, NECA is on board with the "retro" tmnt project. I wonder if that means they'll be tackling the original toon as well?

Roseangelo

10-17-2007, 08:35 AM

According to the update on the official site, NECA is on board with the "retro" tmnt project. I wonder if that means they'll be tackling the original toon as well?

I knew someone was going to say this. :P

I wouldn't count on it. Murphy has said they're only dealing with the early comics right now.

Straight-Edge

10-18-2007, 02:25 PM

Personally, I hope they don't "improve" over the first wave. I already have figures based off the cartoon. Those would happen to be the TMNT for the first Playmates wave back in the '80s.

They can put out fiures of a more refined look later. Right now I want my Vol. 1 #1 TMNT!

Man, I couldn't agree more. A minor tweak here and there, and this figure is perfect. Replicate it 4 times, slap some weapons on their backs, and it's about all a fan could ask for.

Personally, I'm thinking the sixth figure'll be Shredder, simply because that *is* the full cast of the first comic. And while I'd love to see the second wave filled out with a Foot Soldier, April, Casey, Prof. Honeycutt, A Utrom, and a Triceraton, I'm thinking we'll likely see turtles in each wave.

Jester

10-18-2007, 05:20 PM

I hope they do more than just give us 4 identical sculpts, I hope they add some touches of individuality, because heck they will all be wearing red anyway...unless they do colored bandanna variants...:p

I knew someone was going to say this. :P

I wouldn't count on it. Murphy has said they're only dealing with the early comics right now.

That's all I care to add....carry on...:P

Roseangelo

10-18-2007, 05:38 PM

That's all I care to add....carry on...:P

Actually, if you read additional comments from Murphy on his blog now he says that the NECA figures are only the Mirage comics, but still considered "retro."

Jester

10-18-2007, 05:43 PM

Dang....
http://www.spurgeonworld.com/blog/images/farnsworth.jpg
well, a man can dream though...a man can dream!

Hellboy

10-19-2007, 10:33 AM

I hope they don't do more than one or two turtle variants per wave and have the rest be other characters. I'd be bummed if later series would have just two new characters and 4 turtle variants.

The Unmentionables would be nice though. :P

Slash

11-01-2007, 12:40 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/onelastbroadcast/shredd2.jpg

If we get to this quality, I will be happy.

CudleyCowlick

11-01-2007, 06:14 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/onelastbroadcast/shredd2.jpg

If we get to this quality, I will be happy.

That's sweet dude. Did you do that? I'd like to hear what went into it.

Slash

11-01-2007, 06:42 PM

I wish...

If I remember, it was Namor as a base and styrene platic with putty.

Kendamu

11-05-2007, 06:48 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v686/onelastbroadcast/shredd2.jpg

If we get to this quality, I will be happy.

I about crapped my pants when I saw that.

Kendamu

11-13-2007, 05:52 PM

Man, I hate double-posting, but it looks like I got to it first:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/climbclaws.jpg

Climbing claws! I guess the figures will have interchangeable hands?

VaughnMichael

11-13-2007, 06:29 PM

Man, I hate double-posting, but it looks like I got to it first:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/climbclaws.jpg

Climbing claws! I guess the figures will have interchangeable hands?

indeed. I'll post it on the front page.

Janus Prospero

11-14-2007, 02:54 PM

Looking at the wrist joints, it looks like there is going to be some mad articulation there. :D

CudleyCowlick

11-15-2007, 08:01 PM

Looking at the wrist joints, it looks like there is going to be some mad articulation there. :D

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY. I am so giddy, like school-girl giddy. I haven't felt this way about toys since I was 8 years old. Oh man oh jeez, I am going to buy every one of these that I can get my hands on. I want CASES of them. CASES I TELL YOU! :evilgrin::lol:

mattmanw54301

11-16-2007, 12:45 AM

MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY. I am so giddy, like school-girl giddy. I haven't felt this way about toys since I was 8 years old. Oh man oh jeez, I am going to buy every one of these that I can get my hands on. I want CASES of them. CASES I TELL YOU! :evilgrin::lol:

NECA and TMNT. Two great tastes that taste great together. :D

Slap-Happy

11-17-2007, 11:07 AM

maybe they'll have hands that hold weapons or open hands

AquaParade

11-17-2007, 11:14 AM

I'm curious to as if they will give Leonardo the diagonal piece of his belt( I always forget what this is called)

Kendamu

11-17-2007, 11:46 AM

The shoulder strap thing?

If these figures are molded directly from TMNT Vol.1 Issue 1 then, no, he won't have the strap.

AquaParade

11-17-2007, 01:33 PM

That's what I was thinking, but the fact didn't really hit me until now. I really like the strap, but oh well. Makes me worried, that for some reason, they decide to not give them a place to holster their weapons at all. That would be a such a dissapointment.

Kendamu

11-17-2007, 05:01 PM

They'll probably find some way to make it work.

Kendamu

11-28-2007, 10:13 AM

Another double-post by Yours Truly!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/base1.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/base2.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/bases1and2color.jpg

Bases for the TMNT figures, as submitted by NECA. The two uncolored pieces were approved... but then the colored version came in yesterday and was rejected by Pete. His comments: "The yellow sidewalk and blue street color concepts are too cartoony. Given the cool, graphic look of the Turtle figures we feel the bases should be more 'realistic.' Please make another pass at base colors and resubmit." Yeah, baby.

As always, I got these when visiting The 5th Turtle (http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/)

jestergoblin

11-28-2007, 10:26 AM

These are going to be awesome. So glad Pete vetoed those colors. I want these suckers to be gritty.

Janus Prospero

11-28-2007, 10:55 AM

Agreed. The base looks good, but the colors are way too cartoony for my taste.

Although it does make me wonder why they went for a sidewalk over a rooftop. To me a rooftop is quintessential TMNT.

Kendamu

11-28-2007, 11:02 AM

Maybe there'll be more than one base?

AquaParade

11-28-2007, 12:15 PM

Hopefully there will be more then one base. Although, that one looks pretty good colors aside. I can't say I've ever wanted an action figure more.

Drtooth

11-28-2007, 02:09 PM

GAAAHHH I wish I had some better drawing program than paint. I'd color key the heck out of that one. Seems like if it wasn't so bright (A little dulled down) it would work a bit better...

Masked Ninja

11-28-2007, 03:32 PM

Kendamu

11-28-2007, 03:45 PM

Wow. Why aren't you working for NECA?

BigApple3AM

11-28-2007, 06:27 PM

There's a picture of the NECA TMNT in previews magazine. I was told by my friend who is a manager at a comic store. I won't be able to get my hands on one until Saturday. If someone else can get photos hop to it! I gotta see these!

AquaParade

11-28-2007, 10:37 PM

Someone please pick this up;)

duhril

11-28-2007, 11:25 PM

Here it is. Isn't it awesome, my heart jumped when I turned the page and saw it.

Roseangelo

11-28-2007, 11:31 PM

Fantastic!

Any chance of a bigger scan? Is Leo the only one pictured?

METALHEAD

11-29-2007, 12:07 AM

*gasps and starts coughing* holy crap thats awesome!!!:tgrin:

Kendamu

11-29-2007, 12:36 AM

I need to find this magazine and make some super-sized scan of it!

Anyone know if this is sold at Barnes & Noble, Walden Books, or Books-a-Million?

VaughnMichael

11-29-2007, 12:44 AM

that is seriously amazing!:o

JaffleMan

11-29-2007, 01:14 AM

:o

..... ....... ..........

*speechless*

Masked Ninja

11-29-2007, 01:58 AM

Hoho, nice. And I'm sure the photographed page doesn't even do it justice.

Miyamoto_Usagi

11-29-2007, 06:12 AM

That is awesome. I have been waiting to see what it would like. I have been wanting to see a TMNT figure that good since I was kid. I had plans to do a custom of that very figure but now that NECA has done it there is no need.

Slash

11-29-2007, 07:59 AM

It's almost as good as the statues that Playmates produced that proved that Playmates COULD make a good sculpt.

odupianist

11-29-2007, 08:44 AM

Although it does make me wonder why they went for a sidewalk over a rooftop. To me a rooftop is quintessential TMNT.
Maybe they did a sidewalk like the first double page in Mirage #1.

odupianist

11-29-2007, 09:02 AM

I wonder why Murphy hasn't posted that pic yet...

BigApple3AM

11-29-2007, 09:46 AM

Thanks dude!!! (Duhril) Leo is amazing, I can't wait I'm going to order like 3 cases of these!!!!

MY DAY IS MADE!!!

Roseangelo

11-29-2007, 09:55 AM

Here's a better look at Leo from Murphy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/NECALeoFront.jpg

Masked Ninja

11-29-2007, 10:00 AM

Hoho, nice. And I'm sure the photographed page doesn't even do it justice.Indeed.

He's beautiful.

Krueger

11-29-2007, 10:07 AM

OMG! This is amazing. These may be the greatest figures to ever come out. Who can't be excited about these? Can't wait to see more.

BigApple3AM

11-29-2007, 10:52 AM

Observations:
Ball joint hips - If you look closely at leo's left hip (as in from his pov) you can see a ball joint similar to marvel legends figures. Its well hidden which is awesome.

He's got a tail!

Points of articulation:
Upper neck?
Lower neck
Shoulders x2
Bicep swivel x2
Elbow x2
Hip x2
Hip ball swivel x2
Knee x2
Ankle x2
Wrist x2

This puts him at like 18 poa. That's pretty great for a NECA toy. I can't wait for these I'm so excited!

Mecha Cow

11-29-2007, 11:07 AM

Doesn't seem like they fixed the neck like they said they would and the colors are a bit bright, but this is still without a doubt the best TMNT figure so far.

Drtooth

11-29-2007, 11:47 AM

Like so?
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ninja_otter/bases1and2color.jpg

I love the way the linework is on this thing, though... feels like a comic page brought into three dimensions. Just make the colors a little darker/duller, and we're set.

Exactly. man.. you should find a way to get this to Murphy. That looks a lot like I pictured it in my mind.

Anyway, in another thread, they posted pics of the Leonardo figure... with RED bandana. Now just the fact that they really are red bandana-ed really makes me drool. Finally, a decent comic line.

A retro line based on the cartoons would be cool, but come on... A comic line is what I've been screaming for.

tOkKa

11-29-2007, 12:59 PM

-->> http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2106/2074251802_1cd3a5e915_o.jpg
..i'm so happy i want to kiss all of you..

http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/babyfrog.jpg

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 01:06 PM

I have a few very very minor complaints, but this is definitely the greatest tmnt figure I have ever seen (: Now if we can only get those sculpts from the slightly later issues. Seeing this kinda hints at how ****ing great theyre gonna look!
I'm a little dissapointed to not see a weapons holster though.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 01:08 PM

I'm thinking these threads should be merged, but I'll repeat myself one more time. Most beautiful tmnt figure I've ever seen, just wish it had weapon holsters.

jestergoblin

11-29-2007, 01:11 PM

Leo didn't have the cross shoulder and sheaths in his first appearance. Granted, I prefer the current Laird style of drawing the turtles.

Now it really comes down to articulation.

Toonami Tom

11-29-2007, 01:26 PM

Wow, that's one of the best TMNT figures I have ever seen! I can't wait for these to be released!:D I am surprised and happy to see all the articulation.

Ecto Jedi

11-29-2007, 01:45 PM

If I ever get my hands on these, they will officially dethrone my SOTA Street Fighter Guile as my premiere conversation piece.

VaughnMichael

11-29-2007, 02:28 PM

Updated W/ All The New Stuff.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 02:46 PM

Leo didn't have the cross shoulder and sheaths in his first appearance. Granted, I prefer the current Laird style of drawing the turtles.

Now it really comes down to articulation.

Actually, he had no shoulder strap, but he still had a place to holster his weapons.

And if you ask me, the articulation looks pretty promising. And I think thats easy to say for a fan of ninja turtle toys. lol.

tmntman

11-29-2007, 02:53 PM

This looks very good considering that they were going for their first appearance look. I hope that they decide to do another series with their more refined look before too long(thinner legs, rounder/ less egg shaped bodies, and extra straps)

Kendamu

11-29-2007, 03:07 PM

I'm thinking these threads should be merged, but I'll repeat myself one more time. Most beautiful tmnt figure I've ever seen, just wish it had weapon holsters.
Maybe it does in the back.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 04:19 PM

Hopefully there is somewhere you can stuff them in on the back of the belt, but it doesnt look like theres a sheath (if that's what they're called:lol:). I can get over it though if there isn't, it gives me something to look forward to if they release variants of the turtles, and these look absolutely awesome anyways. Considering they're only releasing four at a time, I'm really really hoping these can last 3 or 4 waves at least:tgrin: I'll do the best I can to support this line, and definitely buy every figure that comes out of it.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 04:22 PM

I wish we could get a comparison shot of the turtles standing next to another fig. I'm just a tiny bit worried that the scale could possibly not turn out how we want it too.

Toonami Tom

11-29-2007, 04:34 PM

I'm still amazed that we are getting TMNT figures from another company other than Playmates. NECA is the right company for this line, IMO.:)

For scale I would expect him to be 6" tall.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 05:10 PM

That's what I'm worried about, Shredder being the same size as the turtles. They should have made the turtles 5 inch in my opinion. They're supposed to be short.

JetsAndHeels

11-29-2007, 05:14 PM

Wow, awesome pic!!

I may order mine online, I have a feeling these are going to be hard to come by.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 05:23 PM

Wow, awesome pic!!

I may order mine online, I have a feeling these are going to be hard to come by.

As do I, that's what gives me the fear of them not having a lot of sales. I've never done it before, but I'm almost tempted to buy doubles of a few of my favorite ones, just to ensure the safety of this line.

CudleyCowlick

11-29-2007, 06:30 PM

Yes. Thank you NECA. Yes. Yes. Yes. I've been waiting 18 years for this figure. I didn't even know it then, but Playmates was never going to make the best TMNT figure ever. They had many years to try but in the end it had to be someone else.

I will be trying desperately to locate at least one case of these, in fact, I'll take as many as I can get. Do we know when and where they will be available on pre order?

Roseangelo

11-29-2007, 07:03 PM

I will be trying desperately to locate at least one case of these, in fact, I'll take as many as I can get. Do we know when and where they will be available on pre order?

Since they're in Previews, I think you should be able to order from your comic shop. I'm gonna visit my guy this weekend and see if he'll do it. I'd be willing to buy the case if he doesn't want the extra inventory.

BigApple3AM

11-29-2007, 07:18 PM

Yes, it's in previews so it can be ordered. I'm ordering about 3 cases for myself. I go saturday so I'll see what the price is and if they have any info on case ratios and stuff like that.

Roseangelo

11-29-2007, 07:19 PM

Yes, it's in previews so it can be ordered. I'm ordering about 3 cases for myself. I used to work at a comic store, I go saturday so I'll see what the price is and if they have any info on case ratios and stuff like that.

Well, the only figures being released are the four Turtles, so they're probably going to be evenly packed.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 07:23 PM

When you guys say "case" do you mean they will be selling these in packs of four? Btw who remembers when these are supposed to come out?

VaughnMichael

11-29-2007, 07:23 PM

When you guys say "case" do you mean they will be selling these in packs of four? Btw who remembers when these are supposed to come out?
No, when they say case they mean that they will buy and entire box of the figures like retail stores do.

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 07:29 PM

No, when they say case they mean that they will buy and entire box of the figures like retail stores do.

Woa...soooo, how many figures would that be? And are you getting a case for each turtle...I'm well aware that I'm a little confused, and these questions might be sounding weird;)

Kendamu

11-29-2007, 07:38 PM

I'd rather just order these things online. My local shop isn't really the best at getting TMNT stuff for me.

PANEL TO PANEL WHY ARE YOU STILL NOT RE-OPENED!!!

BigApple3AM

11-29-2007, 08:03 PM

Really just waves of four? I thought they were doing Shredder and the foot soldier in wave 1. What a bust. Ah well I'll be patient. Still going to order a ton of these.

Roseangelo

11-29-2007, 08:06 PM

Really just waves of four? I thought they were doing Shredder and the foot soldier in wave 1. What a bust. Ah well I'll be patient. Still going to order a ton of these.

Also: Looks like NECA is only putting out the four turtles as part of their first release wave. No word on what happened to the two secondary characters that were to be be released at this time, although their sculpts have not yet been submitted to us in any form. Gotta look into it.

(darnit, this message is 10 characters!)

Kendamu

11-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Hopefully NECA has a good explination as to what's going on. Sure, toys get cut from every upcoming line... but a line of 6 shouldn't be that much more expensive to produce than a line of 4.

Roseangelo

11-29-2007, 08:22 PM

Hopefully NECA has a good explination as to what's going on. Sure, toys get cut from every upcoming line... but a line of 6 shouldn't be that much more expensive to produce than a line of 4.

With the figures due out in February and the sculpts for non-Turtle figures not even submitted to Mirage yet, it's probably just a time/logistics issue.

Anarchistguy

11-29-2007, 08:24 PM

February? That early..? Well damn, i'd better start ordering as soon as possible...

AquaParade

11-29-2007, 10:51 PM

Woa! I had no idea that these were coming out in February...or maybe I did and i forgot, but that's great news. We will probably get a lot of that this year considering the whole year of the turtle thing approaching(Which I am super excited for) Does anyone think we'll soon be getting a list of some type from Murphy as to what stores these will be available in...I highly doubt I'll be seeing this on the shelves at TRU and Target.:lol:

JetsAndHeels

11-29-2007, 10:53 PM

I am definately ordering a case of these online.

Archon_Turtle

11-30-2007, 12:13 AM

Here's a better look at Leo from Murphy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/NECALeoFront.jpg

I only have 3 things to say to that:

*fap* *fap* *fap*

Brodie

11-30-2007, 01:17 AM

Holy ****...Amazing...

I wonder what the cost of a case would run.

Janus Prospero

11-30-2007, 01:25 AM

Here's a better look at Leo from Murphy:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v36/roseangelo/NECALeoFront.jpg

Does anyone else find it odd that the knee/elbow pads are brown leather, but the wrist bands and belt is black (cloth, maybe?) ?

Still, that is really sweet!

Can't wait to see the other guys. I wonder if they are going to reuse the same face sculpt for the other turtles. Still, at least we'll probabaly get a Mikey without a goofy face.

AquaParade

11-30-2007, 02:19 AM

Can't wait to see the other guys. I wonder if they are going to reuse the same face sculpt for the other turtles. Still, at least we'll probabaly get a Mikey without a goofy face.

Good point:lol:

Mecha Cow

11-30-2007, 10:52 AM

The figures will share the same body but have different face sculpts. Murphy's posted Mikey's on his blog.

So glad that painted base got rejected, it looks absolutely gaudy. The sculpt itself is good, though.

Kendamu

11-30-2007, 11:00 AM

1) Mikey Head

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/NECAMikeHead.jpg

2) Variants and Secondary Characters:

Why no secondary characters included in NECA's first wave release? Here's what NECA had to say: "In an effort to introduce the line early in the year and to be able to ship before Chinese New Year we are going to offer the classic 4 turtles first. We will then refresh the line in Spring with variations on the turtles along with new secondary characters."

and later

Oh - most factories shut down for nearly a month during the period around Chinese New Year. NECA's trying to get their stuff made and shipped before the holiday shutdown.

All from The 5th Turtle (http://the-5th-turtle.blogspot.com/) as always.

AquaParade

11-30-2007, 11:30 AM

Now all we have to do is ask Murphy to ask them if they're the variants that most of us here are hoping for. This is too much (:

Ecto Jedi

11-30-2007, 11:50 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b281/kendamu/NECAMikeHead.jpg

Yikes that's a tall neck.

Lady R. Santi

11-30-2007, 11:52 AM

I love this. I can't get over their necks and just, how very turtlish they look. I don't even need the base, just give me the turtle. I wish they'd add a little grit to the paint job to bring out the details but eh...

AquaParade

11-30-2007, 12:00 PM

Just thinking, someone should post this at the SHH boards, that alone will probably boost some sales.

Toonami Tom

11-30-2007, 12:15 PM

I wonder why none of the action figure news websites have posted these or necaonline.com? I guess they are waiting for some reason.

Kendamu

11-30-2007, 01:03 PM

I think the necks look pretty cool, actually. The variants will probably have shorter necks.

Toonami Tom

11-30-2007, 01:08 PM

Mikey's neck appears to have a ball joint. There is a darker, undetailed section of the neck in the middle, it appears to be a point of articualtion.

tmntman

11-30-2007, 01:59 PM

Cornboy Mayse of the Four Horsemen Studios posted a reply over at the RTM board stating that that is not the final paint scheme for Leo.

Kendamu

11-30-2007, 02:14 PM

Cornboy Mayse of the Four Horsemen Studios posted a reply over at the RTM board stating that that is not the final paint scheme for Leo.
Didn't Murph say the exact opposite?

Oh well. I like the paint scheme as it is but if they can improve on it and still get the toys out on time I'd love to see it.

Straight-Edge

11-30-2007, 03:03 PM

Cornboy Mayse of the Four Horsemen Studios posted a reply over at the RTM board stating that that is not the final paint scheme for Leo.

Wait, wait wait!

These are 4 Horseman toys?? I knew there was a reason they rocked harder, longer, and meatier than I could've ever imagined! Being products of the Horseman would be that reason...

Between Mattels DC Universe, my He-man collection, and these figures my entire office is gonna be 4H toys!

tmntman

11-30-2007, 03:21 PM

Didn't Murph say the exact opposite?

Oh well. I like the paint scheme as it is but if they can improve on it and still get the toys out on time I'd love to see it.

Yes he did. But I'm inclined to believe Cornboy if they are the ones actually producing the figures. After all, just because Mirage gave final approval to allow these to go into production, that doesn't mean Neca could refine it even further and resubmit for approval again.

Ecto Jedi

11-30-2007, 03:53 PM

Perspnally I think Leo could do with a repaint. A darker shade of green and some nice, unobtrusive detailing would do wonders. That being said, I wouldn't lose any sleep if he shipped the way he is now. Beautiful.

Kendamu

11-30-2007, 04:08 PM

Yes he did. But I'm inclined to believe Cornboy if they are the ones actually producing the figures. After all, just because Mirage gave final approval to allow these to go into production, that doesn't mean Neca could refine it even further and resubmit for approval again.
I completely understand where you're coming from. I was just trying to figure out what was going on. I've never even heard of 4 Horsemen. As far as I knew, NECA was the only name attached to these outside of Mirage.

PAAATE

11-30-2007, 04:27 PM

Hey, does anyone know if these toys will be released outside the U.S?

I seriously need these... :o

VaughnMichael

11-30-2007, 04:43 PM

Mutated Leo

11-30-2007, 05:27 PM

The news just keeps getting better and better... Feb? That's just awesome!!

Raph's Girl

11-30-2007, 05:30 PM

The news just keeps getting better and better... Feb? That's just awesome!!

Well..I'd say January. They wanna get the figs in BEFORE Chinese New Year and that's Feb 8th.

AquaParade

11-30-2007, 06:28 PM

Can't wait. These better be available somewhere near me. Anyone else think this is the most exciting piece of tmnt news we've gotten in a long while?

BigApple3AM

11-30-2007, 06:40 PM

It's funny I suggested at to the 4 horsemen 1 year ago {@ the Sandiego Comicon} that they look into doing the tmnt next...and they said they never thought about it but it's not a bad idea at all.
And look there ya go *takes a bow*:P

I suggested the same thing on their forums and they had the same response. I wonder if they've been secretly planning it all along. Now maybe they'll do the other toy line I suggested: Cops n Crooks!

PS for those who don't know the four horsemen are a group of toy designer/sculptors. They don't belong to one real company, they've done work for McFarlane, Toybiz (marvel legends), Mattel (DC Superheroes, the entire He-man relaunch line), and NECA (left over Motu figures). If it's really them making these figures, that's a freaking honor. They're definitely the best in the biz (my opinion).

I think I made the comment that the shoulders look like they were taken straight off of DCSH Superman. That makes sense now.

tmntman

11-30-2007, 08:38 PM

I've never even heard of 4 Horsemen. As far as I knew, NECA was the only name attached to these outside of Mirage.

You usually don't hear about the Four Horsemen's involvement in projects until they are either released or made fully public because they do a lot of design work for other companies. So they are usually forced to keep quiet about projects until their client companies are ready to go public. By the way, if you want to get an idea of what kind of pedigree these guys have, they have a complete list of the figures they have worked on posted at their forums. Four Horsemen FOURum (http://www.fourhorsemen.biz/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=725) IF these guys are doing the TMNT line, it gives me even more reason to look forward to the line. They have produced a lot of figures in the past that I liked enough to buy even though I didn't care about the line they came from. It's nice to see they may finally be working with a license I am interested in.

odupianist

11-30-2007, 08:45 PM

Will they be containing lead paint is the question?

Anarchistguy

11-30-2007, 08:50 PM

Why that particular question?

Brodie

11-30-2007, 11:20 PM

Neca is a company that takes a lot of time and money for their figures....For a 14.99 price tag, no, they won't have to worry about lead paint. And if that worries you, don't chew on your ****ing toys.

Spitfire

11-30-2007, 11:30 PM

Roseangelo

11-30-2007, 11:35 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong here but wouldn't a case contain multiple of the same figure? I mean it's great to see you guys are all amped for these new toys but do you really need 3 or 4 of the same toy?

I ask this simply because when people do stuff like that it makes it very hard for other people to purchase them. Releases like this are usually rather limited.

Buying by the case isn't going to steal figures from the shelves, because the case is ordered and shipped specifically for/to you.

I would consider buying a case simply to make it easy for me to buy a set because I don't know where these are going to be sold and I doubt it'll be anywhere I can easily drive to. I don't need multiples, so I'd sell the extras on eBay.

jestergoblin

11-30-2007, 11:56 PM

Totally going for a case (if its a case of 8 ) because I want one of each MOC and once of each loose.

VaughnMichael

12-01-2007, 12:29 AM

I think I may place an order for a case at the comic shop as well.

Spitfire

12-01-2007, 12:43 AM

Buying by the case isn't going to steal figures from the shelves, because the case is ordered and shipped specifically for/to you.

I would consider buying a case simply to make it easy for me to buy a set because I don't know where these are going to be sold and I doubt it'll be anywhere I can easily drive to. I don't need multiples, so I'd sell the extras on eBay.

Ah alright I got ya. That's actually a good idea then since it keeps you out of hunting. If a case is 8 I'd also gladly order one.

Roseangelo

12-01-2007, 04:23 PM

I ordered a case today from my comic book guy. :) (Still no Raphael #4.. :roll:)

I really don't get how this works, but there are 14 figures per case - not even a divisible of 4! Whatever. As tempting as it is to keep two of each, I'll probably just end up keeping one of each. If anyone wants in on my case, I'll leave open that option. It looks like they'll be about $16/each, but I'm not promising any certain price until I see exactly how much I pay per piece after tax, etc...

Spitfire

12-01-2007, 04:24 PM

Roseangelo

12-01-2007, 04:40 PM

I'd actually like to do that it'd make it easier.

Coolness! :tthumbsu:

I'll keep a list or something and put you at the top for first taking.

mattmanw54301

12-01-2007, 04:58 PM

I hope these come up for pre-order soon. did your comic guy have an ETA on them? I need 2 sets. One for home, and one for my desk at work.

Roseangelo

12-01-2007, 05:11 PM

I hope these come up for pre-order soon. did your comic guy have an ETA on them? I need 2 sets. One for home, and one for my desk at work.

Everything in the December Previews is scheduled to ship in February.

***First of Two Latin Kings***

12-01-2007, 05:43 PM

Rose, if you need a copy of BMR #4, I'd gladly trade you one for something.

Roseangelo

12-01-2007, 06:37 PM

Rose, if you need a copy of BMR #4, I'd gladly trade you one for something.

:roll:

Sorry, I'm good.

mattmanw54301

12-01-2007, 07:11 PM

So a case would be, if it is 14 figures, 3 sets, plus 2 extra. Rose, care to give us a ballpark as to what a case costs? If you dont wanna say, it's cool.

Roseangelo

12-01-2007, 09:24 PM

So a case would be, if it is 14 figures, 3 sets, plus 2 extra. Rose, care to give us a ballpark as to what a case costs? If you dont wanna say, it's cool.

I already did, I just made you have to do the math. :P

16 * 14 = 224

mattmanw54301

12-01-2007, 10:25 PM

MATH!?!?!? http://roguesgallerytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/ohnoes.jpeg

@ Putrescent: If you buy a case, I will buy a set of 4 from you.

jestergoblin

12-02-2007, 12:43 AM

where did the information come from about 14 a case?

I would think it would be 12 a case, unless Neca has a history of 14 per case...

Roseangelo

12-02-2007, 12:47 AM

where did the information come from about 14 a case?

From the Previews catalog the figures are listed in.

Starscream

12-02-2007, 01:53 AM

Maybe I'm just really sleepy but what's the difference between Mikey's and Leo's head sculpt?

***First of Two Latin Kings***

12-02-2007, 02:37 AM

I personally thought that the Michelangelo head sculpt looked more realistic.

VaughnMichael

12-02-2007, 03:07 AM

MATH!?!?!? http://roguesgallerytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/ohnoes.jpeg

@ Putrescent: If you buy a case, I will buy a set of 4 from you.
Sounds goo to me want to go halfsies on it?
Maybe I'm just really sleepy but what's the difference between Mikey's and Leo's head sculpt?
I was waiting for some one to notice..I think they're the same exact sculpt.
Murphy posted a smiley face and said it was the mikey sculpt, and I think that confused people.

Roseangelo

12-02-2007, 03:19 AM

I was waiting for some one to notice..I think they're the same exact sculpt.
Murphy posted a smiley face and said it was the mikey sculpt, and I think that confused people.

Nope, it's different.

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

Subtle, but different.

VaughnMichael

12-02-2007, 03:36 AM

Nope, it's different.

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

Subtle, but different.
Geez, they should have made it a little more differnt than that.
That ridiculous...:roll:

Anarchistguy

12-02-2007, 08:03 AM

I think they're different enough. In the comics, they looked EXACTLY the same, after all...

Buslady

12-02-2007, 10:50 AM

Leo looks really good painted up. :o TAIL! OMG They kept the tails! *faints* Jus' kiddin'.

Mikey does have a long neck, but hey, turtles have long necks.

'course i can't wait to see the Raph fig :D I'll be putting aside $$ for him. Oh and Splinter, I want him...well, I'll get them all but the first I'm getting, is Raph.

AquaParade

12-02-2007, 12:31 PM

I'm fine with the head sculpts being this similar as long as they do something a liiiiitle different with raph and don's headsculpt. I kinda expect them to with Raph, so I think if he has a unique one it'll make it more noticeable that they all four have different sculpts. I was thinking yesterday that I'm really excited to see Raph's Sai's. I have'nt ever really seen them done in a way I like with toys. Surprised no one mentioned anything about Leo's swords as well...

Slap-Happy

12-02-2007, 12:39 PM

can someone photoshop Leo onto the base?

BigApple3AM

12-02-2007, 01:28 PM

Yeah the swords are HUGE, they don't seem very accurate. I was just going to switch them out with the movie Leo swords or something.

I'm just pumped I can't really rag on it. The four horsemen doing the turtles is a dream come true! Seriously. That's the stuff I dream about.

Mike Bock

12-02-2007, 02:45 PM

can someone photoshop Leo onto the base?

Here ya go.
I don't know how big the base will be but I think it could be something close to this. Maybe smaller.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/4026/leoonstandqu9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

shuriken

12-02-2007, 03:54 PM

Wow. That sculpt looks awesome. I can't wait for the others and Shredder :thyper:!!!!

Triglyph

12-02-2007, 03:56 PM

I am not usually one for "collector" based toylines. I much prefer "kids toys" that are in that $5 price range and sold at target/walmart rather than the $15 stuff at diamond/comic shops...

But I will definitely buy these turtles. Way back in time, I took a 1988 reaphael figure and the belt from leonardo (cut off the straps and painted over the "L") to made myself a "mirage style" leonardo...At the time I also gave him a pair of large usagi yojimbo's swords rather than leo's swords...So this mirage style set is something I've always wanted.

I am DEFINITELY looking forward to seeing these availible for purchase online. I assume shopafx and bigbadtoystore will end up getting these in and will be offering them for sale in sets.

Thumbs up from me! I am really hoping to see a shredder figure. Splinter, April, Casey, Utroms...all would be awesome too...but I am all about a classic shredder. A regular human baxter stockman in a labcoat would be cool stuff too...

Triglyph

12-02-2007, 03:57 PM

AquaParade

12-02-2007, 04:19 PM

I noticed a lot of people on the SHH boards were hoping that the variants coming in the second wave would be the turtles with differently colored bandana's, and I thought that was interesting, considering most of here at the drome, would much prefer the variants to be based off other mirage styles of tmnt. It's just a funny comparison to the hardcore comic fans that would obviously be at the drome, and the fans of a lesser extent at the shh boards. Personally, I think we'll be getting the variants based on the comic styles, but come to think of it, if the toy line gets further enough along, I would'nt mind seeing different colored bandana turtles at all.

Raph'N'Roll

12-02-2007, 04:24 PM

Leo looks great, would've liked the shoulder strap and Katana holders to be included though.
Mikey looks fairly sinister and cheeky, a subtle change in expression from Leo's but it works, sums up his mirage personality.

Jester

12-02-2007, 05:08 PM

What about a Blue Leo Photoshopping.
EDIT: Not quite Photoshop...but not bad.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v156/Jesterangalo/TMNT.jpg

CyberCubed

12-02-2007, 05:45 PM

Heh, I wouldn't be surprised if alternate color bandanas are in fact the varients they release.

How else can they make varients based on the same sculpts otherwise? Use darker paint schemes or something?

StealthNinjaScyther

12-02-2007, 08:41 PM

If they go with the colored bandana variants I hope they change the skin tones to match the original toy line as well, that would be pretty cool. They could also do black and white variants, but I'm not that fond of the black and white variant figures I've seen, too dull.

I'm pretty curious as to what direction the other figures in this line will take. Hopefully they'll be able to match the quality of the turtles.

jestergoblin

12-02-2007, 10:43 PM

I think just changing the bandanas would be the easiest variant method and honestly, i think the colored bandana variants will be more popular. Let's face it, this is going to get a lot of "why does Raph have Don's weapons?"

Jester

12-02-2007, 10:47 PM

True, only hard core TMNT fans will know. Kinda sad really.

Kendamu

12-02-2007, 11:34 PM

I wonder how long it'll be until I can pre-order these.

JaffleMan

12-03-2007, 12:05 AM

They could package these figs with a removable alternate head with a different coloured bandanna if they were that worried about losing half of their market over it.

Because there is no way I'm going to be buying repaints. :lol:

jestergoblin

12-03-2007, 12:10 AM

Yeah, an alternative head with the colored bandana would be really nice. Even if all four turtles had the same skin tone. And body.

Scratch that. They should release ONE figure with all weapons and four rubber bandanas!

Drtooth

12-03-2007, 09:04 AM

I am not usually one for "collector" based toylines. I much prefer "kids toys" that are in that $5 price range and sold at target/walmart rather than the $15 stuff at diamond/comic shops...

For me, it depends... I have no desire to collect any Kid Robot type overpriced blind box designer figures (except the Gary Baseman stuff. I'm a big fan of his work, and I'm disappointed Disney screwed us out of Teacher's Pet toys), and I really can't stand MacFarline's "OMG! TWISTED SCAREY FAIRY TALES WITH EYEBALLS POPPING OUT AND BOOBIES" lines. But when it's something cartoon related, I snap it up as soon as I can. I have most of the Muppets, and those were the only premium line I ever really got into. I did get a few Family Guy figures, mostly on clearance (Quagmire was the only one I paid full price for) . And I wanted to get into MacFarline's Hanna Barbera line, but I only got Hong Kong Phooey...

But no doubt I'll at least try for these ones... I mean, they're too cool not to like. Though I'm running out of room, and may just have to leave them in the package...

Peanut

12-03-2007, 04:31 PM

Jesus...this is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I don't even know how long I've waited for a series of TMNT figures like this to come along.

Slash

12-04-2007, 10:11 AM

We all bitched at Playmates for using 4 of the same bodies and different heads...

Jester

12-04-2007, 10:12 AM

I think the griping this time around is that Playmates used the same face sculpts for all the TMNT movie variants.

Roseangelo

12-04-2007, 10:18 AM

I think the griping this time around is that Playmates used the same face sculpts for all the TMNT movie variants.

How is that different from the people wanting color bandanna or B&W variants? That I don't see the appeal of..

BigApple3AM

12-04-2007, 11:51 AM

How is that different from the people wanting color bandanna or B&W variants? That I don't see the appeal of..

At least those make sense and aren't like "Alien Hunters". Personally I don't think color bandanas are necessary, it really isn't hard to just buy a figure and buy some paint and repaint the bandana. I also dislike the idea of black and white figures.

Still I'd much rather they make something like color bandanas which is something people actually want, rather than shell kicking/spinning/barfing turtles, paleo patrol, extreme sports, space turtles, etc...

If all of a sudden they put this Leo figure in orange spandex and give him a bike helmet and call him extreme sports mirage leo I'd be major pissed. Thank goodness that will NEVER happen with NECA! haha

Jester

12-04-2007, 12:07 PM

I wonder how these figures will sell. Like I said, only Turtle fans who know about the Mirage comics will know they all wore red. In an attempt to prove jestergoblin's thought (nice name by the way...:P) I sent this pic of Mirage Leo to my girlfriend, who only really knows the TMNT from the shows and movies. She responded to my e-mail thusly:
"That Raph just doesn't look right. He's got Leo's swords and his head looks shrunken. His torso also looks funny. Is that ya thought I'd say?"
If they don't do colored bandanna variants, I'm sure just casual TMNT fans may skip them...although how many casual TMNT fans would know about the NECA figures...

Forget I even posted this. :P

AquaParade

12-04-2007, 12:47 PM

Can a you line like this even survive a few waves, off just a hardcore fanbase?
And Personally, I really dont think b&w figs would look right...i mean, the turtles had a lot of shading and all that going on in their comic appearances...unless your asking for like vol 4. black and white turtles.

Ecto Jedi

12-04-2007, 01:05 PM

Spitfire

12-04-2007, 01:11 PM

Seriously, guys -- we're all finally getting the figures we've been dreaming of for over two decades, having endured wave after wave of junk merchandise and piss-poor children's toys, and you guys worry about how the casual fans will take it? F*ck the casual fans!

Actually I worry because I want more then just the turtles. I hope it makes it past 2 lines or even 1. The Sin City figures*Before the movie came out* were awesome and had colored and B/W variants*While on that subject* They were also sold at places like Hot Topic, Media Play, video game stores, and comic shops. So with that said I hope these toys get alot of exposure.

Ecto Jedi

12-04-2007, 01:13 PM

So with that said I hope these toys get alot of exposure.

Not to piss on everyone's cereal, but I sincerely doubt they will.

Triglyph

12-04-2007, 01:16 PM

I sent this pic of Mirage Leo to my girlfriend, who only really knows the TMNT from the shows and movies. She responded to my e-mail thusly:
"That Raph just doesn't look right. He's got Leo's swords and his head looks shrunken. His torso also looks funny.

Forget I even posted this. :P
Dude...thats a cool girlfriend...make sure you hang onto her...and get her some damn mirage comics to read!

Spitfire

12-04-2007, 01:26 PM

Not to piss on everyone's cereal, but I sincerely doubt they will.

Well that's what I mean, I'm sure those places will carry them and that will be enough. The Resident Evil line sells well through Hot Topic and Spencers so who knows.

Chris

12-04-2007, 04:05 PM

Given it's a comic based line I think Mirage would veto colored bandana variants. Black and white variants are probably more likely.

Personally I hope it's an updated version of the TMNT based on Eastman and Laird's more refined look from Vol. 1 #10-11, 50 and Leo special.

Going off NECA's Pirates of the Caribbean line I'd expect at least 1 or 2 of the TMNT in every wave and pleny of variants (Pirates had Jack Sparrow in every wave). Since it was 2 waves of 6 I'm guessing it was the 4 TMNT and 2 secondary characters in each wave, now it's probably 3 waves with the upcoming waves having 2 TMNT variants and 2 secondary characters each.

I just hope that this line gets a second year. Since it's been confirmed we're getting a variant set of TMNT that means only 4 other characters! Foot Ninja has been confirmed so I'm guessing Shredder, Splinter and probably April (maybe Casey?) are the other 3. There's plenty more characters to do (even just looking at Vol. 1 and Tales Vol. 1) and they can easily do variants of the TMNT based on Mirage artists if they wanted to.