They're retroing the Turtle Van also????? (June 2009)

[prophecy718]

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLM10838&mode=retail

TMNT 25th Anniversary Original Party Van
By Playmates

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLM10838&mode=retail&picture=out
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Estimated to Arrive
June 2009
Our Price: $32.99

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Safety Warning: This Product is for Adult Collectors. It may contain sharp points, small parts that are choking hazards, and other elements that are not suitable for children under 16 years of age.

Check out the original Party Van dude! Its the perfect retro-vehicle for your classic turtles to cruise around in!
Product Number: PLM10838
Shipping Weight: 1.54 pounds

[Ninjinister]

Neat. Now I might be able to get one in good condition without selling my testes.

[Kendamu]

I wanna see the boxart first. If it's similar to the old boxart (like how the figures have boxart similar to the old figure cards) then I might jump on it.

[andrewdsz]

THANK GOD!! Finally i can afford one without selling my right kidney.

[CyberCubed]

I had the Turtle Van as a kid but it all got broken and destroyed, I'd love to buy it again.

[VaughnMichael]

I wanna see the boxart first. If it's similar to the old boxart (like how the figures have boxart similar to the old figure cards) then I might jump on it.
and if it's not I may jump on it lol:lol:

[Blade Raider]

Ooooo...Me wanty! While mine's okay, it's missing a lot and has a cracked shell/roof. I just hope it's more like $20-$25 than $33 at retail.

EDIT: Oh yeah, it it uses the old box art, I'm so there!

[GK Punk]

I'm sure it will be cheaper in stores. BBTS usually over charges on items like that. As much as I love that store. (I've used them many times in the past.)

[BigApple3AM]

There's no chance of it, but I'd love it if they reissued the news van too. That's one I never saw/got.

And I'll definitely get the Party Wagon, my original one is damaged from excessive play as a kid.

[Ninjinister]

Yeah, both of mine are second hand and in ass condition. The first one was okay, but not complete (stickers, door, et cetera), and my father broke the lid one day. The second one I only got because it came with a Shoate for and some other random crap for $20... it had more stickers and accessories, but still no door, and I had to clean the damn thing when it arrived.

[Blade Raider]

Oh, I hope they don't pull what Hasbro did on GI Joe and put some of the stickers on in the box. I want to put those on myself! :D

[Candy Kappa]

I wonder if I got space for that van. I never got it as a kid.

its a bit off topic but the new turtle car from 2003 seem like it never came to norway cus I did'nt see it it any where. But last yeat at a small cheap-price store I found it. The box was in bad condition but the car and the missiles was there so I got it for my kid brothers.
later I found in the same kind of store tht my mother works in they had a whole wall filled with them

[Blade Raider]

I wonder if I got space for that van. I never got it as a kid.

its a bit off topic but the new turtle car from 2003 seem like it never came to norway cus I did'nt see it it any where. But last yeat at a small cheap-price store I found it. The box was in bad condition but the car and the missiles was there so I got it for my kid brothers.
later I found in the same kind of store tht my mother works in they had a whole wall filled with them
Do you mean the Battle Shell or some other car? If you mean the Battle Shell, the Party Wagon is not as long, but about the same size otherwise.

[Candy Kappa]

yes battle shell was the name:)
hmm I could probably find a spot for it

[NoPressApril]

I haven't really paid much attention, have Party Wagons increased to an insane amount lately?

[Chrissie Terrapin]

It looks cool but I think I'll pass on that one.
I'm not a huge vehicle fan^^

[Canadian Turtle]

I haven't really paid much attention, have Party Wagons increased to an insane amount lately?

I am also wondering this, I have like 3 of them, one I COMPLETELY transformed into an RC car using the original wheels and everything (will post pictures soon)

And my friends store still has some with parts I think.

[prophecy718]

I am also wondering this, I have like 3 of them, one I COMPLETELY transformed into an RC car using the original wheels and everything (will post pictures soon)

And my friends store still has some with parts I think.

i would like to see this lol

[Ninjinister]

It looks cool but I think I'll pass on that one.
I'm not a huge vehicle fan^^

I'm not either, in fact, the only vehicles I've gotten in the past few years have been because they came with exclusive figures, or in lots. But I'd like to be able to replace the two turds that are in my collection with something nice.

[Samhain]

sweet, i preordered mine.

[IamtheKnight]

I bet you the dude who wears the party wagon as a hat would want this :) What if they release the technodrome too?

[Blade Raider]

I bet you the dude who wears the party wagon as a hat would want this :) What if they release the technodrome too?
I think that's to big. If GI Joe can't reissue any of their bases, I doubt Playmates will do so (though I've seen odder things happen). I'm hoping for the Mutant Module. Always wanted one of those :D

[TheMasterTurtle]

hmmm to wait or pre-order?

[Snailman]

I still think this is awesome, totally might get it so my GF can have one of her own (as I still have my original).

I'd really like to see them re-release the Mutant Module too, as that was a vehicle I always wanted & have yet to get.

-Snailman

[Samhain]

preorder is sold out now. good luck.

[1984]

Just to let everyone know the preorders for the Party Wagon are available again at Bigbadtoystore (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLM10838&mode=retail) and also at Toyrocket (http://www.toyrocket.com/TMNT-25th-Anniversary-Original-Party-Van-Vehicle-P48990C0.aspx). As a side note if you are looking for the best deal Toyrocket's price is slightly less and the shipping is also cheaper than Bigbadtoystore. I personally ordered mine from Toyrocket.

[prophecy718]

Just to let everyone know the preorders for the Party Wagon are available again at Bigbadtoystore (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=PLM10838&mode=retail) and also at Toyrocket (http://www.toyrocket.com/TMNT-25th-Anniversary-Original-Party-Van-Vehicle-P48990C0.aspx). As a side note if you are looking for the best deal Toyrocket's price is slightly less and the shipping is also cheaper than Bigbadtoystore. I personally ordered mine from Toyrocket.

wait a minute...


ITEM # NTTF00001
Manufactured by: Neca
Year produced: 2009
Recommended for: 4 and up
Batteries: N/A
Price: $31.99

it's being made by Neca and not playmates? hmmm, is this an error?

[Hero]

It's saying Ages 4 and Up too, and not Adult collectors item.

Is the Party Wagon really that dangerous to kids?

[Drtooth]

It's saying Ages 4 and Up too, and not Adult collectors item.

Is the Party Wagon really that dangerous to kids?

I could give you multiple answers varying from ranting about parents today, to semi amusing jokes about how stupid kids are and lead paint and all that... but nahhh...

I really wish they'd continue the Mini Mutants line... I would love a smaller new Party Wagon in that scale so I have somewhere to display it.

[Canadian Turtle]

I also saw the NECA line there. Is this thing for real? Or are we talking scam here? In which case that would suck if people pre-paid for something like this.

[1984]

Im guessing this is simply an error. I have ordered through Toyrocket before with no problems. They also dont charge until the item ships.

[Samhain]

im sure its an error, bigbadtoystore would not scam anyone.

[Ninjinister]

Big Bad Toy Store says Playmates, ToyRocket says NECA... I'm willing to believe BBTS on this one.

[Samhain]

I also saw the NECA line there. Is this thing for real? Or are we talking scam here? In which case that would suck if people pre-paid for something like this.

thers no pre paying. they only charge your card when the item comes in stock.

[Spitfire]

thers no pre paying. they only charge your card when the item comes in stock.

Actually they charge you a dollar to pre-order.

[Zachatello00]

What does "collectors grade $2+" mean?

[andrewdsz]

they picked an almost in perfect condition box for you,that's it.

[Jester]

Ok, I'm sorry to sound so skeptical, but I'm not believing it's real until I see the box art.

[Zachatello00]

they picked an almost in perfect condition box for you,that's it.

ok, thanks. So I guess since I'm going to be ripping it open and playing with it, I won't want to do that :tgrin:
i never had one as a kid

[Snailman]

It's saying Ages 4 and Up too, and not Adult collectors item.

Is the Party Wagon really that dangerous to kids?

It might be if it's the original toy that hasn't been changed at all for the modern toy market. Look at Palisades retro Micronauts line from a few years back: all the action figures were kid friendly, but the deluxe magnetic toys were "Adults only" or "Ages 18 & up" (mainly because those particular figures shot missiles that were smaller then allowed for today's toys.). Also kinda like how the re-releases of the original 1984 Optimus Prime toy have shorter smokestacks then the original did; it's all about modern regulations for toys. Again, this may not be the exact case with the new turtle van though.

-Snailman

[andrewdsz]

It might be if it's the original toy that hasn't been changed at all for the modern toy market. Look at Palisades retro Micronauts line from a few years back: all the action figures were kid friendly, but the deluxe magnetic toys were "Adults only" or "Ages 18 & up" (mainly because those particular figures shot missiles that were smaller then allowed for today's toys.). Also kinda like how the re-releases of the original 1984 Optimus Prime toy have shorter smokestacks then the original did; it's all about modern regulations for toys. Again, this may not be the exact case with the new turtle van though.

-Snailman

hey bro can u tell me more about the allowable size of a toy? or the accessory sizes? Whata bout the weapons for the 1994~1995 era tmnt mini playsets? a they too small to produce?