Archon's Major Collection Milestone!

[Archon_Turtle]

Hey gang! Very exciting personal news for me! This is an announcement 20 years in the making for me!

As of today I own every single Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figure and vehicle produced by playmates from 1988 to 1998 (variants, mini-playsets, and roleplaying items excluded).

In the coming days I am going to be photographing EVERYTHING individually and creating one MASSIVE photo album, which I will share with you guys upon it's completion. I just had to make the announcement as I was bursting at the seams to share this! SO EXCITED!

[Roseangelo]

Yahoo!!! Congratulations!!!

:tthumbsu: :tthumbsu: :tparty: :tparty: :tpizza: :tpizza: :tparty: :tparty: :tthumbsu: :tthumbsu:

[MrPliggins]

Awesome, dude..so, what will you conquer next?

[Ninjinister]

Sweet! I can't wait to see the photos!

[OA]

Congrats man! How many figures is that?

[Buffy]

Wow, that's a lot of figures. :) Congratulations!

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Do you have every figure from 2003 and later too?

[Archon_Turtle]

Do you have every figure from 2003 and later too?

You mean the crappy ones? No. I stopped caring when Playmates stopped caring.

As to how many figures it is, I'm not really sure yet...I'm counting as I take pictures :-) I hope to finish the photographing tonight.

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

You mean the crappy ones? No. I stopped caring when Playmates stopped caring.

As to how many figures it is, I'm not really sure yet...I'm counting as I take pictures :-) I hope to finish the photographing tonight.

Do you collect som other TMNT stuff, if: What?

[A little *too* Raph]

Congrats, man. Do you have everything on display? That has to take up quite a bit of space

[Archon_Turtle]

Congrats, man. Do you have everything on display? That has to take up quite a bit of space

I've got most of it on display. You can see a lot of it here (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/New%20Collection%20Photos/)

[Ninjinister]

You mean the crappy ones? No. I stopped caring when Playmates stopped caring.

As to how many figures it is, I'm not really sure yet...I'm counting as I take pictures :-) I hope to finish the photographing tonight.

Well, I see you have some 2003+ figures. I take it you're just collecting the ones you like, then?

[Archon_Turtle]

Well, I see you have some 2003+ figures. I take it you're just collecting the ones you like, then?

yeah, I'm not doing the completitionist thing with the new stuff. The post new movie stuff is pretty unacceptable.

[odupianist]

was 98 the last year for them? Congrats by the way

[Archon_Turtle]

was 98 the last year for them? Congrats by the way

yes, a lot of people (including me) thought it was 97, but there were atleast two toys from the Next Mutation series I have found so far that were marked 1998. So I believe the toys! And Thank you!

[Ninjinister]

yes, a lot of people (including me) thought it was 97, but there were atleast two toys from the Next Mutation series I have found so far that were marked 1998. So I believe the toys! And Thank you!

Which were those?

[Archon_Turtle]

Which were those?

Don's Hydro Skimmer and Leo's Camo Blitz Cycle. I'm at work right now, otherwise I'd take a pic of mine, you can find pics of them here though:

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/toys/1997.htm

[Ninjinister]

Don's Hydro Skimmer and Leo's Camo Blitz Cycle. I'm at work right now, otherwise I'd take a pic of mine, you can find pics of them here though:

http://www.ninjaturtles.com/toys/1997.htm

Ah, yes, the Ultra-Rare, Uber-Awesome repaints.

[Archon_Turtle]

Ah, yes, the Ultra-Rare, Uber-Awesome repaints.

you know I wasnt that thrilled with them till I actually got my hands on them. They form fit into their vehicles...so they blend into them pretty well. It is a neat effect. They're definately my favorite Next Mutation figs.

[Ninjinister]

you know I wasnt that thrilled with them till I actually got my hands on them. They form fit into their vehicles...so they blend into them pretty well. It is a neat effect. They're definately my favorite Next Mutation figs.

It's a shame that the coolest figures are so hard to obtain.

[jimmyjams]

hey bro, congratulations!! I just starting collecting this past summer (08). Hope to add alot more to my collection. Great stuff u have.

[CudleyCowlick]

Congratulations, dude! I sold my dozens and dozens of TMNT toys when I was about 12 and re-started 4 years ago, intending to just get the 4 Turtles, and maybe Splinter and Shredder... and now I'm intent on getting every figure, every vehicle, every mini-playset, every role-playing item, and as if that wasn't enough, every variation and as many foreign versions as I can get.:lol::lol:

Needless to say this is going to be like a lifelong task, especially since I'm going to try and do it all MOC/MIB when possible. I fully realize that I might die before I can do it, but I'll have fun trying. My office and closet are like full and I'm still SOOOOO far off. I envy you and how far you've come with your own collection. It will be years yet before I've reached the point you've made it to. Can't wait to see those pics, and BTW - LOVE THE BOOTLEGS! LONG LIVE HEROES OF THE WORLD FIGHTERS!

[thebrownranger]

WOW, that is one MASSIVE horde you've got there! :o Hey you should post a video like a virtual tour or something like that on youtube. Congrats!:thumbsup:

[Patraw]

Congratulations--it's a grand feeling to finally finish a complete collection of any toy line, all the more so when it's something as huge and extensive as TMNT!

[Buslady]

Was wondering when you were gonna post it dude

:P

"Amicable Hurculean"???????

what's that?! it's sounds soooo......


proper

[Archon_Turtle]

Was wondering when you were gonna post it dude

:P

"Amicable Hurculean"???????

what's that?! it's sounds soooo......


proper

A series of wonderfully terrible bootlegs. They have they are marketed on the packages as having interchangeable heads :-D I<3 them.

On a side note, I've photographed 88-92 so far. 92 was by far the biggest year as far as number of releases go, so it's all down hill from here. I'll post the album as soon as I'm done.

EDIT: I also wanted to thank everyone for their well wishes in regards to the collection. I really appreciate all your congratulations :-)

[Ninjinister]

I've eventually gotten my hands on some bootleg Turtles, but the packages are always in ass condition, so I end up opening them.

The ones of yours, Archon, that interest me the most, are the Fighting Action Turtles, because my mother wouldn't let me have them as a kid. Coolest yet, they even have the black weapons like the ones I was refused had, unlike the ones I've seen on eBay.

I also like the Heroes of the World Fighters and Saint Turtle bootlegs.

[Archon_Turtle]

Ok you guys, this is it!

Click on the link, the years will be listed on the left side of the screen. Pick a year, and it will show you every figure and vehicle for that year. Other than by year, the photos are in no particular order.

Also, Ninja Newscaster April is not yet pictured. Mine has gone missing, and rather than spending all the time looking for her, I just ordered another one, which is already on its way.

You may also notice a few figures missing belts or figures that have breaks in them. These flaws were identified at the time of photography, and replacement figures have been ordered.

Enjoy!

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/

[Ninjinister]

Very impressive, and another kudos to you on your completion!

Quick question... approximately how much did you pay for your Channel 6 News Van? Because I only wanted the April figure that comes with it, but the only time I've ever seen it individually was for $25, and I thought it was way too much for a repainted figure... but if the van itself was going on average for a lot more than that, it might make a bit of sense.

By the way I have like 4 Ninja Newscaster Aprils <.< (Well, two en route). If I would've known you were looking for one, I would have just sent ye one.

[Canadian Turtle]

VERY cool! I too like Crazy Cowboy re started collecting with the intent of grabbing only the basics but ended up on the same path as you have now finished.

What was the last item that you had to get to complete the collection? And what was it like to get that last item in the mail?

[Archon_Turtle]

Quick question... approximately how much did you pay for your Channel 6 News Van? Because I only wanted the April figure that comes with it, but the only time I've ever seen it individually was for $25, and I thought it was way too much for a repainted figure... but if the van itself was going on average for a lot more than that, it might make a bit of sense.


I believe I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60 dollars for it Loose/Complete w/figure.


By the way I have like 4 Ninja Newscaster Aprils <.< (Well, two en route). If I would've known you were looking for one, I would have just sent ye one.

It's cool, I didn't notice her missing till I was working on this photo project. I know I own one, I have older collection photos with her in them! Oh well, she was like all of 6 dollars anyway.


What was the last item that you had to get to complete the collection? And what was it like to get that last item in the mail?

The last two items were these two SOBs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/1998/100_0805.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/1998/100_0806.jpg
The Hydro Skimmer and Blitz Camo Cycle. By far the rarest two pieces in the collection. I ended up having to pay premium prices for them. But when you are so close to the end of something...you tend not to care.

When I recieved them, and actually held them in my hands, there was simultanious feelings of "I can't believe I did it!" and "Now What!?"

[Ninjinister]

I believe I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60 dollars for it Loose/Complete w/figure.

Oh, well, then... $25 is obviously too much for just the figure.



It's cool, I didn't notice her missing till I was working on this photo project. I know I own one, I have older collection photos with her in them! Oh well, she was like all of 6 dollars anyway.
Yeah, on the whole, other than the aforementioned green-suited April, the April figures usually are pretty cheap. I was nabbing the Ninja Newscasters on the cheap for customizing.



The Hydro Skimmer and Blitz Camo Cycle. By far the rarest two pieces in the collection. I ended up having to pay premium prices for them. But when you are so close to the end of something...you tend not to care.


I'd like to get my hands on those some day - the figures only, if possible. I'm not much of a vehicle/playset collector and only get those with the figure if I can't get the figure otherwise.

[tOkKa]

:o

-->> .. did you use some digital means to help you sort, and archive all this ?! I mean like collection software or summin' ??


That's so so much to go thru' !!


>v<

[tOkKa]

I believe I paid somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-60 dollars for it Loose/Complete w/figure.



It's cool, I didn't notice her missing till I was working on this photo project. I know I own one, I have older collection photos with her in them! Oh well, she was like all of 6 dollars anyway.



The last two items were these two SOBs.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/1998/100_0805.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/1998/100_0806.jpg
The Hydro Skimmer and Blitz Camo Cycle. By far the rarest two pieces in the collection. I ended up having to pay premium prices for them. But when you are so close to the end of something...you tend not to care.

When I recieved them, and actually held them in my hands, there was simultanious feelings of "I can't believe I did it!" and "Now What!?"

-->> ..those are my fave NEXT MUTATION sets.. think i got em at K B same time they were doing those re-releases of the original toys.

>v<

[Archon_Turtle]

I'd like to get my hands on those some day - the figures only, if possible. I'm not much of a vehicle/playset collector and only get those with the figure if I can't get the figure otherwise.

Good luck finding the figs by themselves. These guys are pretty well known in the collectors circles as being really rare, so you don't see too many out of the box let alone seperated from their vehicles...when you see them at all.

[Archon_Turtle]

:o

-->> .. did you use some digital means to help you sort, and archive all this ?! I mean like collection software or summin' ??


That's so so much to go thru' !!


>v<

Nope. Just the www.ninjaturtles.com toy list printed out, and a highlighter :-P

EDIT: Sorry for the double post. Two simultaneous conversations going on here lol.

[Ninjinister]

Good luck finding the figs by themselves. These guys are pretty well known in the collectors circles as being really rare, so you don't see too many out of the box let alone seperated from their vehicles...when you see them at all.

Some day, I reckon I'll find 'em. A lot of my rarer figures (not uber-rare ones, mind you) were picked up from people who weren't even all that familiar with TMNT at all, let alone the rarity of the figures. I have a friend that got a loose-but-mint Shogun Triceraton at a yard sale (and if I can ever get a hold of him, I'll see if he can sell it to me - but I have no idea where he is at the moment).

[Archon_Turtle]

Some day, I reckon I'll find 'em. A lot of my rarer figures (not uber-rare ones, mind you) were picked up from people who weren't even all that familiar with TMNT at all, let alone the rarity of the figures. I have a friend that got a loose-but-mint Shogun Triceraton at a yard sale (and if I can ever get a hold of him, I'll see if he can sell it to me - but I have no idea where he is at the moment).

oh for sure man. There is always gonna be those gem finds. Keep looking and I'm sure theyll turn up. I just got antsy :-P

[Sarah]

WOW!!! Archon Turtle your collection is truly amazing.
I was just wondering how much you got your mail in black Super Shredder for?
I paid $60 for the one i got. also, I noticed that I didn't see a warrior Rahzar w/fur in your collection or maybe I missed it? did you have that one?

[Ninjinister]

WOW!!! Archon Turtle your collection is truly amazing.
I was just wondering how much you got your mail in black Super Shredder for?
I paid $60 for the one i got. also, I noticed that I didn't see a warrior Rahzar w/fur in your collection or maybe I missed it? did you have that one?

Warrior Rahzar with Fur was never released.

And I'm still damning my mother for not letting me mail in for that Super Shredder so many years ago. She tried convincing me it was the same as the standard figure I already had.

[Sarah]

Warrior Rahzar wasn't released?

I guess that's why I couldn't ever find a carded one.

I've seen loose ones in collections. were those just customs?

[Archon_Turtle]

WOW!!! Archon Turtle your collection is truly amazing.
I was just wondering how much you got your mail in black Super Shredder for?
I paid $60 for the one i got. also, I noticed that I didn't see a warrior Rahzar w/fur in your collection or maybe I missed it? did you have that one?

I think I paid that as well.
And the S is correct. The Rahzar with fur never made it out of prototype, and I do not believe anyone knows of the whereabouts of any of the prototypes. Unfortunately, this would be an easy prototype to fake, as its just the regular rahzar with dollar store fur on it.

[Sarah]

I think I paid that as well.
And the S is correct. The Rahzar with fur never made it out of prototype, and I do not believe anyone knows of the whereabouts of any of the prototypes. Unfortunately, this would be an easy prototype to fake, as its just the regular rahzar with dollar store fur on it.

I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing.
it's bad cause now I wont ever get that fig.
but it's good cause now I got all the figs on my top 5 list:)
so theres no more tough ones to hunt.

[Canadian Turtle]

When I recieved them, and actually held them in my hands, there was simultanious feelings of "I can't believe I did it!" and "Now What!?"

So what now then? or will that take some time to figure out. I can't imagine getting to that point and then realizing there is nothing left to hunt for, because that is half the fun!

[Archon_Turtle]

So what now then? or will that take some time to figure out. I can't imagine getting to that point and then realizing there is nothing left to hunt for, because that is half the fun!

OH there is still stuff left to hunt. I've still got the giant figures, role playing toys, and mini playsets and figures to finish off. So that should keep me busy for atleast awhile. Theres also keeping up with the new toy line (provided they ever make things I want to buy again), and my passion for bootlegs to keep me going.

Now on to the reason I logged on at 3:15 in the morning. I've been up all night trying to figure out how to display my entire vintage collection TOGETHER. And...I figured it out!

I moved every single non-vintage item out of the kitchen (where I house the bulk of my collection) and moved all the vintage stuff from around the house into the kitchen. The relocation of so many non-vintage toys is going to be a huge pain in the butt (right now its all in a HUGE box)... but I think the finished display is worth it...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/100_0839.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/100_0870.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/100_0871.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/100_0865.jpg

For a ton more pictures of individual shelves and such. Go here:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/

I'm going to be now. Lol.

[Sarah]

now you got me wondering 2 things... first, what is that koala bear looking thing sitting with your prototypes? and second, does your landlord know what you did to their kitchen? :lol:

[Roseangelo]

I find myself still wondering what he eats. Admittedly, I don't keep much food in my kitchen either, but... well, there is some.

[VaughnMichael]

now you got me wondering 2 things... first, what is that koala bear looking thing sitting with your prototypes? and second, does your landlord know what you did to their kitchen? :lol:
If you mean that thing that's gray and has a brown head that's a Wingnut protype.:lol:

[Sarah]

If you mean that thing that's gray and has a brown head that's a Wingnut protype.:lol:

no, I mean this thing

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u35/siths/100_0860.jpg

[Ninjinister]

I have figures in my kitchen as well, but they're only on top of the cupboards. I wouldn't dare have anything lower.

Oh, and The D on your fridge = win.

[VaughnMichael]

no, I mean this thing

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u35/siths/100_0860.jpg

oooooooooooooo haha that's his custom maltese hamster.:lol:

[thebrownranger]

Hey Archon, how many prototypes do you have altogether?

These seem to be one of my favorites:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/Complete%20Vintage%20Action%20Figure-Vehicle%20Collection/Group%20Shots/100_0857.jpg

[Sarah]

oooooooooooooo haha that's his custom maltese hamster.:lol:

what? for real? it looks more like a koala bear.
I thought it was some sort of weird unproduced proto. :D

[CudleyCowlick]

I would keep my TMNT collection in the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, and every other room in the house if it weren't for six things.

My 5 cats who will DESTROY anything.

My girlfriend who seems to think displaying toys is "tacky". (At least she likes watching TMNT toons/movies, reading the comics, and approves of my collecting with a few choice artworks/prints framed on the walls, if not a full-on display of all my toys. Considering what a dork I am, I'm probably lucky I found a girl at all.):lol::lol::lol:

Although: I am working on turning my office into a display center for my TMNT collection, and someday, SOMEDAY (in our dream house, perhaps) I will have a completely TMNT devoted room.

In the meantime I'll just be jealous of Archon's.:lol:

[Archon_Turtle]

now you got me wondering 2 things... first, what is that koala bear looking thing sitting with your prototypes? and second, does your landlord know what you did to their kitchen? :lol:

1. Vaughn is correct. It is my Maltese Hamster custom. I made it one night out of polymer clay while I was bored and watching that episode on YouTube:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/The%20Collection/maltese.jpg

2. I have the fortune of being able to live in a family owned apartment. So I can pretty much do whatever I want to the place as long as I change it back before I decide to leave. But I love the place and it allows me to have my two monsters. Not a whole lot of people will rent to 140 lbs worth of Dalmatian. Lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/IMG_00941.jpg

I find myself still wondering what he eats. Admittedly, I don't keep much food in my kitchen either, but... well, there is some.

There is a garage under me with two fridges in it where most of my food stuff goes.

Hey Archon, how many prototypes do you have altogether?


If youre talking vintage and new line? A buttload. I’ve got quite a few new line prototypes, theyre pretty cheap and common compared to vintage protos.

Vintage Protos, I have:

Wax Sculpts – 4
Tyranno Shredder
Hot Spot
The Front of the Sewer Sub
One Wax Sculpt I Have Yet to Announce I’ve Acquired (Still in the mail)

Resin Hard Copies – 4
Walkabout and Kid Kangie (Hand Painted By The Sculpter)
Wingnut and Screwloose (Unreleased Alternate Version of Wings)
Scratch
A Hand Painted Hard Copy I Have Yet to Announce I’ve Acquired (Still in the mail)

Test Shots – 5
Rocksteady
General Traag (Not Sonic Welded)
Ray Fillet
Storage Shell Don
Mondo Gecko

[thebrownranger]

But I love the place and it allows me to have my two monsters. Not a whole lot of people will rent to 140 lbs worth of Dalmatian. Lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v247/JNCOPosterboy/IMG_00941.jpg

These two look awesome to have around! If only my Dachshund would stop chewing my toys :P She hasn't been eating much lately for some reason.


One Wax Sculpt I Have Yet to Announce I’ve Acquired (Still in the mail)
A Hand Painted Hard Copy I Have Yet to Announce I’ve Acquired (Still in the mail)

Sweet! Its obvious that you're getting 'em the same day right?

[Archon_Turtle]

Sweet! Its obvious that you're getting 'em the same day right?

Yep! from the same buyer. I am really excited about them. Im hoping they are waiting for me at home when I leave work today :-)

[Buslady]

What great dogs! You are extremely lucky to have living arrangements like that!

I should try to find me that school bus piece in your collection :D