Nickelodeon TMNT Toys Topic

[Donatello19]

This is a topic for discussion, reviews, speculation, and everything else about the Nickelodeon TMNT toy line from Playmates Toys. I made this thread because the old "Playmates Toys Future Looks Bright" is pretty much dead. Anyway, there will be a complete list of toys in this post, and the post will be updated whenever new information on upcoming toys is available.

Action Figures

Basic Figures


Leonardo
Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo
Splinter
April O' Neil
Shredder
Foot Ninja
Kraang
Metalhead
Dogpound
Fishface
Snakeweed
Baxter Stockman
Leatherhead (Coming soon)
Chong (Coming soon)
Rat King (Coming soon)
Mousers (7 Pack, coming soon)



Basic Figure Variants


Stealth Rider Raph
Dragon Fang Foot Soldier
Ooze Launchin' Leo
Ooze Tossin' Raph
Ooze Scoopin' Donnie
Ooze Chuckin' Mikey
Stealth Leonardo (Not official name, coming soon)
Stealth Raphael (Not official name, coming soon)
Stealth Donatello (Not official name, coming soon)
Stealth Michelangelo (Not official name, coming soon)
Ninjas In Training: Leonardo And Donatello (Not official name, coming soon)
Ninjas In Training: Raphael And Michelangelo (Not official name, coming soon)
Shredder 2 (Not official name, coming soon)
Splinter 2 (Not official name, coming soon)



Deluxe Figures


Power Sound FX Leonardo
Power Sound FX Donatello
Power Sound FX Raphael
Power Sound FX Michelangelo
Power Sound FX Shredder
Flingers Leonardo
Flingers Donatello
Flingers Raphael
Flingers Michelangelo



Giant Figures


Battle Shell Leonardo
Battle Shell Donatello
Battle Shell Raphael
Battle Shell Michelangelo



Vehicles

Basic Vehicles


Rippin' Rider
Sewer Spinnin' Skateboard
Mutagen Ooze Drop Copter
Mutagen Ooze Sewer Cruiser
Hover Drone (Not official name, coming soon)



Medium Vehicles


Dragon Chopper
Stealth Shell
Leo And Donnie's Patrol Buggies
Raph And Mikey's Patrol Buggies



Deluxe Vehicles


Shellraiser



Playsets

Deluxe Playsets


Secret Sewer Lair Playset



Pop Up Pizza Playsets

(All Pop Up Pizza Playsets connect to each other via zip line)

Pop Up Pizza Playset: Anchovy Alley
Pop Up Pizza Playset: Shredder Supreme



Roleplay

Combat Gear


Leonardo Ninja Combat Gear
Donatello Ninja Combat Gear
Raphael Ninja Combat Gear
Michelangelo Ninja Combat Gear



Electronic Gear


Leonardo's Electronic Stealth Sword
Turtle-Comm

[Uki]

Good thread, pal!

This will make it easier to manage this specific line. :)

[Donatello19]

Good thread, pal!

This will make it easier to manage this specific line. :)

Thanks! It's just that the old one had SO many pages, it was very cluttered and hard to find things. Now lets see if people will actually use this thread or if they will keep adding on to the old one...

[Ravenxl7]

I would also split them up into the different waves. That way anyone getting into the line later on in it's life, who wouldn't be familiar with the earlier waves, would know what previous figures shipped out together. I'd even separate out Metalhead, Dogpound, and Fishface as a "wave 1.5".

[Donatello19]

I haven't been able to find Dogpound, Fishface OR Metalhead ANYWHERE! Every where I go the turtles are sold out completely.

[Kevin G]

Excellent thread Donatello19 and thank you very much, I can use this a checklist :)

I agree, about trying to get Turtle figures, it's going to be difficult due to Christmas coming up. My locale Toys "R" Us (which was hit by hurricane Sandy) has absolutely not TMNT figures, so I may have to order Baxter Stockman (The Stockman Pod) and Snakweed online if they don't fix their store by the time these figures are released. I just hope they don't go for $15 and + (plus shipping) like Metalhead, Dogpound and Fishface are, since I rather pay $8-$10 for a figure.

[Zulithe]

Can we get an edit to the title of this thread to clearly indicate it is for PLAYMATES stuff? I think we should have a different thread for LEGO stuff which is hitting store shelves very soon (possibly later in December, but if not, definitely in January)

I'm definitely getting Baxter and Snakeweed, and yes, Leatherhead, whenever that happens, but I don't care for the other new stuff coming (at least, the stuff that's been announced and shown)

Playmates... please step up your game. How about some more Classics figures, or how about some Nick TMNT figures of the same scale and quality as the Classics figures? I would so totally buy those!!

however

I am very excited about the new LEGO stuff so I'll be posting a lot in the LEGO threads :D

[TheCanadiandrome]

I haven't been able to find Dogpound, Fishface OR Metalhead ANYWHERE!

You and me both friend

[Ravenxl7]

I haven't been able to find Dogpound, Fishface OR Metalhead ANYWHERE! Every where I go the turtles are sold out completely.
You and me both friend
I saw the trio once...back when I bought the Turtles, but I've only seen one Dogpound since then. I'm really hoping I can find a Splinter and a Fishface soon...

[savagejon123]

I was going to buy extra dogounds fishface and metalheads, but I didnt think people would be going to ebay for them anymore, but Im still seeing them selling for over 12$ I guess some places are scarce. When I first found them at TRu they had a peg wall with easily 50 figs and atleast two of each new one.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well hopefully they'll be available in Canada in the New Year

[ctt4lfecw]

I haven't been able to find Dogpound, Fishface OR Metalhead ANYWHERE! Every where I go the turtles are sold out completely.

^
Keep trying, I found MetalHead in WalMart, even though it was back in late October. But WalMart seems like a good place for Turtle figs.

[Drose18]

Found fishface and metalhead at tru

[Darkravager]

I saw Metalhead, Dogpound, and Fishface at my local small Walmart right before Thanksgiving. But their toy section is chaos right now, going from 4-5 pegs of Turtles to 1 peg.

[Donatello19]

Do you guys think we'll get a figure of Spider Bites?

[Powder]

I highly doubt it. I'd buy him if we did, though.

[Donatello_ftw]

It took me three trips to a bunch of different toy r us by me to find all the ones I wanted. First trip I bought Raph and Leo. Second time I got Mikey, metalhead, and shredder. Finally early this morning I found Donatello and splinter. I've seen the rest of the figures but had very little interest in getting any of them, I'm watching for Baxter (assuming he becomes the fly), leatherhead, rat king, slash ( I'm praying!), and Krang (like the actually Krang).

[zaktheneutrino]

I had a Lair in my cart a few months ago and decided to hold off. I was kicking myself for it as of late with how hard they have been to find. To my surprise, I got on TRU's website and they had them in stock for "ship to home" today. I immediately bought one! :D I can't wait to get it and put it together. Now I won't have to display my nick turtles on my computer stand! haha

[zkarlette]

I found dog pound and fish face at target but I personally didn't like dogpound's figure enough to get it, so I got a metalhead instead.

[Stingray69]

So does any one know hoe well the new toys are selling?

[TMNTdude87]

So does any one know hoe well the new toys are selling?


With the majority of posters reporting TMNT shortages, I'd say fairly well.

My Walmart had 2 full Pallets of TMNT wave 1 toys at the beginning of November and now it's dwindled down to just a few cases. They still have 50 or so on shelves as of this morning but since I have all of wave 1, I didnt really make a checklist of all of those figures there I just saw they didnt have Dogpound or Fishface, which are the only two I need. I did pick one Kraang and one Foot (for army building) and got the heck outa dodge.

TRU has been out of everything but that cheap cell phone thingy and Leo's sword for ages, the last shipment they had was just before Black Friday, with the 1.5 releases of Metalhead, Dogpound and Fishface. I picked up Metalhead that day couldnt afford the others. Target has only Kraangs, Aprils, and Foot Soldiers nothing else.

Kmart had mostly Don's April's Splinter's Kraang's and a Shredder and no vehicles then again their asile was a wreck so they could have been elsewhere.

As for vehicles at the other stores forget about it, Shellraisers are gone, bikes too, heck even those skateboard ramps are sold out, where I am. Dont get me started on the Sewer Playset.

I just cant wait for the holidays to be over with so some of these figures and vehicles can come back in stock, I'm not buying anything on ebay right now, prices are outrageous, and the BIN's make me wanna gag. One Mike fig is 40 bucks right now. I couldnt believe it.

EDIT Changed full pallet to 2 full pallets.

[Matesamo]

My wife works at Toys R Us in Rhode Island and she says they have been blowing off the shelves as soon as they put them up! We finally managed to get Fishface and Metalhead but the four foot section of pegs are usually wiped clean in a day or two.

[TMNTdude87]

My wife works at Toys R Us in Rhode Island and she says they have been blowing off the shelves as soon as they put them up! We finally managed to get Fishface and Metalhead but the four foot section of pegs are usually wiped clean in a day or two.

Certainly looks like demand is exceeding supply everywhere, my TRU just restocked for the sale they had today kind of odd they didnt on Wed. which was their truck day (but that's another story I guess) and all gone within minutes, they even had 6 sewers come in and those were the first to go, at 100+ a pop that's shocking. Even the BMF from Star Wars didnt sell out this fast. I havent seen an action figure blowout like this since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers hit big in 1993.

[Zulithe]

I've seen no shortages at the stores here... but, I live in the US's most childless city :) No kids to buy toys here, only collectors!

[Ninjinister]

Fred Meyer had a 30% off sale on TMNT toys, today only! Sadly the two nearest me haven't even had a place for them for two weeks :| Makes no sense as these are literally the fastest selling toys I've seen in my life, with them restocking every 1-2 weeks over the past 3 months.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Anyone think we might get little mousers to go with the Baxter figure?

[TMNTdude87]

Anyone think we might get little mousers to go with the Baxter figure?

It's very doubtful. I'm thinking Baxter would be the size of Dogpound in gerth perhaps height and he would most likely take up the majority of the blister pack. Maybe with Baxter as Shredder's slave in the show now we may see a human figure. (or maybe a fly figure if the show goes that route that is.) Perhaps them we may get some Mousers.

[Ravenxl7]

I really hope we don't have to wait for Playmates to make a second Baxter figure to get a Mouser. There should be no reason for them not to release a set of Mousers on their own, Baxter-less. I would even consider buying two sets, to have a mini Mouser army. Even if I may not get Baxter himself, lol...

[TheCanadiandrome]

I really hope we don't have to wait for Playmates to make a second Baxter figure to get a Mouser. There should be no reason for them not to release a set of Mousers on their own, Baxter-less. I would even consider buying two sets, to have a mini Mouser army. Even if I may not get Baxter himself, lol...
Hey I like the way u think

[Redemption]

My 2 local walmarts, 1 target, 2 toys r us just dont have any TMNT stuff.

They shelves have a few items here and there but they are all smashed up. I can not find any vehicles anywhere.

Still havent stocked back up since black friday.

[FoxZerro]

My wife works at Toys R Us in Rhode Island and she says they have been blowing off the shelves as soon as they put them up! We finally managed to get Fishface and Metalhead but the four foot section of pegs are usually wiped clean in a day or two.

Ahhhh a fellow Rhode Islander... Welcome to the 'Drome amigo.

I agree the way that Turtles are flying off the shelves in the Ocean State is pretty impressive. I was in Toys R Us on Saturday and it was both awe inspiring and a little sad to see the shelf being picked clean by parents (Definitely should have picked up that Battle Shell Mikey for my Sister back when they were warming pegs before the show)

Still congrats on the Fishface and Metalhead. I can't remember the last time I saw them on the shelves around here

[plasticturtle]

I have yet to see Dog Pound, Fish Face or Metalhead. And I really want Metalhead. Every Wal Mart I've been to has their TMNT section in shambles. They seem to be selling well in Mississippi.

[zaktheneutrino]

So does any one know hoe well the new toys are selling?

Very well in the Central, PA area. My local Wal mart only had one vehicle and a few figures from wave 1. TRU had only one Leo figure and a case for a kindle. Target only had a few stragglers too. Very encouraging! Thankfully I just received my lair in the mail today to complete my Nick series wants thus far. Otherwise I would be out of luck, especially if I wanted Fishface, Metalhead or Dogpound.

[Donatello_ftw]

My city has two Toys R Us' and a K-Mart. The K-Mart has been more useless than Beebop in a beauty pageant in terms of finding figures. The first time I went to Toys R Us (referring to it as B store since it's inferior and I have two) they only had 3 Raphs and 1 Leo so I picked them up immediately. The next day I went to Toys R US (A) and they were pretty stocked up, the only ones I didn't get that I still wanted were Splinter and Donnie. The clerk told me they would be getting a shipment of figures and vehicles Thursday at 7am so I got up early and went there to find three boxes full of just dogpound, fishface, Leo, Raph, Mikey, and Shredder. I was very upset, but I decided it was personal and I went to Toys R Us (B) in the slim hopes there would be something to salvage this early morning adventure. Thankfully they had 2 Donnies and 1 Splinter, I was so happy, but I guess the point of this story is here on Staten Island the figures are still pretty hard to find.

[cryan]

Our TRU had the classic Turtles a few months ago and after that they never received anymore of them.If the Classic Turtles did this great,playmates would be morons not to continue Classics line.The guys from that line have been hard to find.

[Donatello_ftw]

Our TRU had the classic Turtles a few months ago and after that they never received anymore of them.If the Classic Turtles did this great,playmates would be morons not to continue Classics line.The guys from that line have been hard to find.

I haven't seen those anywhere near me, Donnie was even hard to find online but I finally got a group deal on all 4 of them.

[Lameonardo]

My Walmart has a pretty small TMNT section; about 1/5th of an aisle. It's always stocked full, but I haven't seen wave 1.5 yet, or any vehicles but the Shellraiser (and they only had one). They did add the FX figures the last time I was there. I think the toys are just trickling in slowly here, or they're waiting until people buy the plethora of Raphaels before putting back-stock out.

[Stingray69]

Thats good I was hoping that ti was doing good as. The walmart I go to the most seems to always be out of stock. I just dint know if it was from not ordering in or from them selling so fast. I want to get a birthday present for my little cuz last wkend and the only thing they had was a talking shredder.

[Zulithe]

Need more Kraang for your Kraang army? Amazon has Kraang for 6.99 (http://amzn.com/B008DBZC9W) (with free 2 day shipping if you are a prime member). Limit 3 per customer.

*edit* price back to 9.99 already! that was fast.

[Donatello19]

Need more Kraang for your Kraang army? Amazon has Kraang for 6.99 (http://amzn.com/B008DBZC9W) (with free 2 day shipping if you are a prime member). Limit 3 per customer.

*edit* price back to 9.99 already! that was fast.

Well, that stinks. $6.99 is a great price.

[Coro]

I have been to every Wal-Mart, TRU, Target, and every toy seller I can think of in the St. Louis area for the past month. I have come to a single conclusion. You can now find every figure here even the 3 new ones everywhere, but you cannot find a....

DONATELLO!:tcry:

Seriously, what is going on with this?!?! I wanted to buy a nephew a set and cannot find a Donny anywhere. Are they short packing him for the 3 new ones or is he just selling that well?

Amazon Donnys are 18 bucks, eBay is 15...sigh

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

I have noticed this in my area as well, as well as the rise in the price of this figure online. I just figured it had to do with his having the best sculpt and the fact that the character is voiced by a voice actor from the original cartoon.

[Zulithe]

I don't think it has anything to do with the voice actor (though I love RP), or even the sculpt, but simply that Don gets to do some of the best stuff in the new show! He invents all the awesome gear, has some of the most quotable lines (next to mikey), has that whole april crush thing going on, quite frankly, he's likeable!

We now live in a world where nerds rule, it's only natural Don's fanbase is poised to take over the world :D

[plasticturtle]

It's funny. When these first came out and I went to buy a set it's Mikey that I couldn't find. My cousin ( who is a fan of the movies ) was with me and was dissapointed when I came out of the toy aisle without him. She looked through the other three turtles I had and said "awww you're missing the best one". Fortunately I was able to find Mikey at Toys R Us. I bought both Nick and Classics Mikey at the same time.

[TheCanadiandrome]

still have not seen the three latest figures in my area. kinda getting worried

[Donatello19]

After seeing a bit of Leatherhead, I can't wait to get a figure of him!

[Zulithe]

After seeing a bit of Leatherhead, I can't wait to get a figure of him!
Me too, his design is fantastic! Love all the bandages and stuff. Been looking forward to this since the sketches of him were shown long long ago.

[stcardinal]

I agree, Donnie seems to be the hardest to find. I've yet to seen one. Before it was Leo, and now Ralph seems to be the pegwarmer.

[Powder]

Who's Ralph?

[Jay $tarkiller]

Who's Ralph?

:tlol::tlol::tlol:

[zkarlette]

In my area the four turtles keep flying off the shelves , usually there are only April's,splinters and Kraangs.

[Donatello19]

Do you guys think that the rippin rider motorcycle is worth it? I have a lot of turtle cycles from the OT and 2003 line, so idk...I'm going to try to just buy the vehicles that they actually use in the show, so right now, just the shellraiser and sewer spinning skateboard.

[Forneus]

My first TMNT toys since about two decades. My one regret? Not finding Dogpound, Metalhead or Fish Face! They are coming dammit! And I fully intend to get a sizable collection in the end.

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a545/F0rneus/DSC019316.jpg

[TheCanadiandrome]

My first TMNT toys since about two decades. My one regret? Not finding Dogpound, Metalhead or Fish Face! They are coming dammit! And I fully intend to get a sizable collection in the end.

http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a545/F0rneus/DSC019316.jpg



grats dude! and yeah those three are hard to find. Playmates has done a crap job gettin them out imho :tgrumble:

[Powder]

By you, maybe. Here, in SC, I always see them. That's not to say they're pegwarmers or anything, but when there's turtle stock somewhere, those guys are present.

[Jester]

Haven't looked at my local WalMart lately, but I was at a Neighborhood Market picking up lunch, and all that was there were the 1st wave's secondary characters...no Turtles.

[HotJuicyBurgers]

Who's Ralph?

Oh man. :lol:

[Venom]

Hey, for those who have found the Classics at TrU, does Don still have the wonky eye?

I've not opened mine up yet, and decided that if Don was fixed, I may leave the one in the package and open the corrected version.

[zaktheneutrino]

I have been to every Wal-Mart, TRU, Target, and every toy seller I can think of in the St. Louis area for the past month. I have come to a single conclusion. You can now find every figure here even the 3 new ones everywhere, but you cannot find a....

DONATELLO!:tcry:

Seriously, what is going on with this?!?! I wanted to buy a nephew a set and cannot find a Donny anywhere. Are they short packing him for the 3 new ones or is he just selling that well?

Amazon Donnys are 18 bucks, eBay is 15...sigh


I purposely came into this thread to see if anyone else was having trouble finding Donatello. I looked today at three different stores and they had every other figure (including the three new ones) but no Don. My friend's children love the turtles so I am getting them some figures for Christmas but would be disappointed if I only have 3 of the 4 turtles for them. I seriously can't see it being that everyone wants a Don figure. The stores I went to today looked like they just stocked as the pegs were full and not a Donny to be found...

[zaktheneutrino]

Hey, for those who have found the Classics at TrU, does Don still have the wonky eye?

I've not opened mine up yet, and decided that if Don was fixed, I may leave the one in the package and open the corrected version.

Wish the TRU that I go to would have the classics haha I have yet to see them in stores and had to resort to walmart.com I'd love to get a second set to keep loose. I was able to get a Raph (loose/complete) on eBay for 15 shipped. Hoping to find the others at some point for a decent price.

[FoxZerro]

Hey, for those who have found the Classics at TrU, does Don still have the wonky eye?

I've not opened mine up yet, and decided that if Don was fixed, I may leave the one in the package and open the corrected version.

When I purchased Donatello for my sister, way back in September, the eyes were perfect.

[Venom]

When I purchased Donatello for my sister, way back in September, the eyes were perfect.

Cool! Mine is a first batch from when they released (ordered directly from Playmates), somehow the paint job on Don's right eye makes him look googly-eyed and was the only true complaint for the line.

You're the first who has claimed to have seen a straight-eyed Don that I've came across; I've refrained from buying another for fear it'll be like the first (I already had to buy a second Don for the normal line due to a shoulder joint have too much plastic in the arm and stretching the joint open).

[NinjaMan]

Cool! Mine is a first batch from when they released (ordered directly from Playmates), somehow the paint job on Don's right eye makes him look googly-eyed and was the only true complaint for the line.

You're the first who has claimed to have seen a straight-eyed Don that I've came across; I've refrained from buying another for fear it'll be like the first (I already had to buy a second Don for the normal line due to a shoulder joint have too much plastic in the arm and stretching the joint open).

I got a straight eyed Don as well.

[FoxZerro]

Cool! Mine is a first batch from when they released (ordered directly from Playmates), somehow the paint job on Don's right eye makes him look googly-eyed and was the only true complaint for the line.

You're the first who has claimed to have seen a straight-eyed Don that I've came across; I've refrained from buying another for fear it'll be like the first (I already had to buy a second Don for the normal line due to a shoulder joint have too much plastic in the arm and stretching the joint open).

Glad I could help man... I was kinda of floored when I saw it... I had no money on me and had to scrounge what I had to buy it there was no way I was letting a non-lazy-eyed Donatello get away...

[Powder]

You're the first who has claimed to have seen a straight-eyed Don that I've came across; I've refrained from buying another for fear it'll be like the first (I already had to buy a second Don for the normal line due to a shoulder joint have too much plastic in the arm and stretching the joint open).

A bunch of others reported finding 'normal' Don figures months back. Hardly any by comparison to those who've found the crap ones, though.

[Zulithe]

Big thread on 4chan of people complaining that they can't find Don in stores anywhere! It's a pandemic!

[Shogi]

Ran around to a couple of Targets yesterday and it seemed they all had the 4 Turtles and A Fish Face or two along with Kraangs and April. Everyone else was missing though

[Donatello19]

Ran around to a couple of Targets yesterday and it seemed they all had the 4 Turtles and A Fish Face or two along with Kraangs and April. Everyone else was missing though

The target near me has ONLY Kraang figures...there's at least 20 of them on the pegs. Guess they're the worst selling/least popular figure.

[zaktheneutrino]

I emailed playmates about Donatello and they said to be watching for their last shipment of the year to arrive at stores in the next 10-15 days. Hopefully there are some Dons to be found.

[Donatello19]

I emailed playmates about Donatello and they said to be watching for their last shipment of the year to arrive at stores in the next 10-15 days. Hopefully there are some Dons to be found.

Are you guys talking about the nickelodeon Don or classic Don? Because when the toys were first released, poor old Donnie was always on the shelves. The other turtles however, were always gone.

[Zulithe]

Are you guys talking about the nickelodeon Don or classic Don? Because when the toys were first released, poor old Donnie was always on the shelves. The other turtles however, were always gone.
Nick don! Either he's skyrocketed in popularity (would not surprise me) or he's being shortpacked in some of the new case assortments

[plasticturtle]

It makes me glad I got my Nick Don way back when the line first hit shelves.

[Zulithe]

It makes me glad I got my Nick Don way back when the line first hit shelves.

I own two. He's great but they're all great, so :P

I just feel kinda bad for the Don fans out there who are having trouble locating him.

[Donatello19]

I own two. He's great but they're all great, so :P

I just feel kinda bad for the Don fans out there who are having trouble locating him.

Yeah, that does stink for anyone still looking for him. I also got mine when they first hit stores (he was the first figure I bought). Donnie is my favorite figure, and it's not just because he's my favorite turtle. The sculpt is great, he's the tallest, I love the shade of green on him, and the brown weapons are nice. All of his accessories are great, especially the throwing stars and the naginata.

[plasticturtle]

Donnie was one of the first three figures I bought. They were fresh out of Mike so I had to go to Toys R Us to find him. I got Raph, Leo and Donnie at Wal Mart. I feel bad for anyone who still needs Don and is having trouble finding him. I wonder if Don is just that popular or if he's shortpacked in favor of Dog Pound, Fish Face or Metalhead. Does anyone know?

[TheCanadiandrome]

By you, maybe. Here, in SC, I always see them. That's not to say they're pegwarmers or anything, but when there's turtle stock somewhere, those guys are present.

Well that's good for you, but like I said playmates could do a better worldwide distribution

[miru]

Will there be figures of Pigeon Pete, that monkey scientist dude, Spiderbytez, Hamato Yoshi (pre-mutation), or Alopex?

[Powder]

No way. None of 'em.

[Forneus]

Still haven't located one of my missing figures but I am pretty happy about getting a Don if he's getting rare. I hope everyone will eventually locate all the ones they are missing. Playmates must get on that, stat.

[zaktheneutrino]

Are you guys talking about the nickelodeon Don or classic Don? Because when the toys were first released, poor old Donnie was always on the shelves. The other turtles however, were always gone.


I'm talking about the Nick Don also. I have 2 that I bought before for my collection, one loose and the other MOC. I may just give my friend's children my MOC for Christmas and hope that I find one for my collection after the holidays. I'm a big fan of Don's figure too! It was the first figure I got from the nick line.

[Donatello_ftw]

Donnie was the hardest for me to find here in NYC as well.

[tmntfannumerouno]

Well my last trip to Wal-Mart I was able to get an extra set of turtles sans Don as they were out of him. i also found Shredder, Metalhead, Fish face, and Dogpound. Which leaves me missing Splinter and a foot Soldier.

[Lameonardo]

There's never been missing turtles when I venture to my local Walmart, but I haven't been there in the last week. More Raphs on the pegs than anyone else by a long shot, but none of the others seem to be scarce.

As for why there's a shortage of Dons in some places, I think it's a combination of the sculpt and that he appears to be the breakout character. He's appealing to both adult fans and the kids, and probably to parents as he has the least "angry" face. I think he's got the second best sculpt, next to Mikey, and those are the two I picked up.

[Donatello19]

As for why there's a shortage of Dons in some places, I think it's a combination of the sculpt and that he appears to be the breakout character. He's appealing to both adult fans and the kids, and probably to parents as he has the least "angry" face. I think he's got the second best sculpt, next to Mikey, and those are the two I picked up.

Also, nerds/geeks are considered cool nowadays (for whatever reason) and Don has been getting more popular because of that, the way he acts in the show, and also his crush on April.

[FoxZerro]

Wow its weird hearing all of these stories about Donatello being rare. I completely understand that the show is probably the influence on this outcome, but its more the fact that I've bought at least four since they've been released and never had any issue finding him or having options as to which had the best paint apps and sculpt in package.

Still every single Turtles section I see is completely decimated so I haven't seen any evidence of Donatello becoming the grail, just the figures in general

[MST3KFan]

Guess I've been lucky here and that most of the stores around me have kept a good stock of TMNT figures in. Not that I need any myself right now, I just notice that places like Toys R Us have filled their shelves up really well.

Then again, with TRU, their prices are jacked up. They had a sewer playset for around $150 and the figures I think were going for $11-12. I just know like most things at TRU, it was way higher than other places.

Hearing Donatello being rare in some areas is kind of interesting.

[plasticturtle]

Yesterday I read somewhere that Don is indeed shortpacked in favor of one of the newer figures. Unfortunately I don't remember where I read it so I can't really confirm whether or not this true or just someone on a forum or website somewhere blowing smoke out of his ass. If it's true it doesn't really make sense to me. Why shortpack one of the main characters right smack in the middle of the Christmas shopping season? People are going to be going for the Turtles first and it's going to suck for those collectors and parents who got in on the line later and can't get a complete set of the turtles. I've said it before in this very thread but I'm glad I got my set early.

But on the plus side, I'm really glad the line's selling well.

[Lameonardo]

Also, nerds/geeks are considered cool nowadays (for whatever reason) and Don has been getting more popular because of that, the way he acts in the show, and also his crush on April.

Yeah, that's what I was getting at with "breakout character". He has the better storylines, more character development, amusing moments with April; and as you've said, nerds are in now.

[FoxZerro]

When I was out shopping today at lunch. I saw my first full Turtles set up in a while. All of the main turtles were represented... I didn't have time to go deeper, but it was nice seeing a fully stocked shelf again

[LH]

TMNT toys have been very hard to find in my area.:ohwell: I've only seen at three stores a few villians and a couple Aprils. At least it shows how phenomenal the show is doing.:D

[raphfan84]

Here in NC where I live Toys R Us has been completely sold out of any and all thingsTMNT since basically the beginning of November! Luckily for me like most of you I bought my stuff early on minus the Sewer, but my wife laid it away for me for Christmas and is now sitting under my tree as I have to stare at it for another week!!! But I talked to my buddy at TRU Saturday and he said they expect 1 more very small shipment Wednesday of this week. He said they can not keep the shelves stocked no more than a day.

[Ninjinister]

I don't think any one Turtle is more scarce than the others in these parts... Mikey is probably the closest thing, but I've still seen plenty of him.

Secondary characters are hit and miss. TЯU here only had one Kraang once and the Foot Soldier with the vehicle, and every other time I've gone it's only Turtles. Sadly the one time they had the jumbo storage shells Turtles I neglected to pick up even one.

The Sound FX figures are getting harder to come by. I only see like one or two max anywhere I go and I can't remember the last time I saw Shredder.

I've only seen Metalhead, Dogpound, and Fishface at Fred Meyer, which finally restocked last time I was there, yay.

And I know I complain about this in every other post, but a comic shop is STILL the only place I've seen Classics figures, and they're $25 there.

[Powder]

And I know I complain about this in every other post, but a comic shop is STILL the only place I've seen Classics figures, and they're $25 there.

Same here. When I saw them I was hesitant due to the $19.99 price tag but I said screw it and committed to the set. Glad I did because I've not seen them anywhere since, including the shop I got 'em in.

[Doomsword]

I'm glad I jumped on all of the new stuff early, because shelves are freaking wiped out around KC. There isn't a single vehicle in like 10 stores I have been to in the past week. I'm glad the line is doing great, but I fear the next batch of stuff that comes out will be a lot more challenging to find due to the show's popularity.

[Endurs03]

So I have 2 night shadow leonardos.....someone offered me 55 for one. They've gone up from 25 to 50-60 on eBay. Will the value keep rising or sell now?

[AnarkyLantern]

Toys R Us in Times Square (there's also an express in manhattan mall that I don't think ever closed), as of a couple of days ago, had a couple of classics.
FAO had lotsa sewers and vehicles, the latter's packins being the only figures I saw there.

The other day: turtles, April, shredder, metalhead, Kraang at Zitomer (76th st/Madison) for $14 a figure

Yesterday: what looked like wave 1 for $17 a figure, classics at $27 each at State News on 3rd in the lower 70s.

And going back a bit, some time back(think it was midOctober or so), the tRU email list announced a Skyland(whatever that is, lol) event at their times square one. I was in town so I decided to pop in and see if I could find dogpound, metalhead and Fishface..l didn't get there as early as I planned but the bins by the register closest to the action figure aisle had piles of them.

[LH]

And going back a bit, some time back(think it was midOctober or so), the tRU email list announced a Skyland(whatever that is, lol) event at their times square one. I was in town so I decided to pop in and see if I could find dogpound, metalhead and Fishface..l didn't get there as early as I planned but the bins by the register closest to the action figure aisle had piles of them.

Haha, Skylanders.. They're these awesome toys that you use your game console to play with.:D

Congrats on your haul! $27 Per figure!?!:teek: Man.. I'm glad you were able to find them someplace cheaper.


....And just a note, The Nickelodeon Universe theme park store sells the figures for 11.99 each plus S&H. You can find the page here (http://www.shopnicku.com/product_p/7352171.htm). You can also visit them in person if you're near Mall Of America. Maybe even ride the new TMNT ride.:twink:

[ToTheNines]

Went to a nearby Target today and they had nothing! Sold out of basic figures (which were on sale for 6.99), but it was weird because I couldn't find any traces of them selling the Sound FX figures, vehicles, or role playing weapons.

Went to a toy store in the mall and grabbed the last sound FX Mikey for my cousin, and their only left over basic figs were 1 Kraang and a Foot Ninja. It's really cool to see turtles selling so well.

[Zulithe]

I also went to Target today in search of new LEGOs. i already have all the Playmates figures but I like seeing what they have in stock.

I actually found a Donatello. Hehe. I'd been hearing how hard they are to track down. Also found TONS of dogpound and several fishface. no metalhead.

[KenStole]

Went to Toys R us, Target, and Walmart this week and they have all 3 tmnt basic figure except Donny!!!!!! Ergggg! I've been driving to these places at different spots and still no Donatello. Can't believe Target has the $6.99 sale this week. Noticed today at Target that everybody was buying them and asking where's the purple turtle? Lmao. I already have every basic figure and brought extras to customize them but missing just another Donnie : (

[KenStole]

By the way..anyone noticed the price increase for the turtle lair? Went from $100 to $174 now at TRU!!! Nobody wasn't buying it. There's stacks upon stacks of them. Thank god I purchased 2 of them last month for $90 each when they were doing a bogo sale.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/crashoverride2029/IMG_1808.jpg

[Endurs03]

By the way..anyone noticed the price increase for the turtle lair? Went from $100 to $180 now at TRU!!! Nobody wasn't buying it. There's stacks upon stacks of them. Thank god I purchased 2 of them last month for $90 each when they were doing a bogo sale.

They'll go back down in price. These are holiday prices that TRU is doing to make the most profit on its exclusive.

[Zulithe]

By the way..anyone noticed the price increase for the turtle lair? Went from $100 to $174 now at TRU!!! Nobody wasn't buying it. There's stacks upon stacks of them. Thank god I purchased 2 of them last month for $90 each when they were doing a bogo sale.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/crashoverride2029/IMG_1808.jpg

Blatant bs from TRU as usual... I feel bad for any parent that wastes that much money on the Lair. It's not even worth $100 let alone nearly $200 (after taxes)

[Donatello19]

By the way..anyone noticed the price increase for the turtle lair? Went from $100 to $174 now at TRU!!! Nobody wasn't buying it. There's stacks upon stacks of them. Thank god I purchased 2 of them last month for $90 each when they were doing a bogo sale.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/crashoverride2029/IMG_1808.jpg

Wow...that's ridiculous. I'm sure it will go back down to the normal price after the holidays though.

[Theli]

Are they just Figures of the new Nick. Show in Toys r us? What about the 25th anniversary turtles?

[Doomsword]

Are they just Figures of the new Nick. Show in Toys r us? What about the 25th anniversary turtles?

They are stocking the Classic's at most TRU, but they are really hard to find there due to the popularity & it being the Christmas season. The 25th Anniversary turtles are long gone.

[JOEMOE]

This may have been answered, but have any rare items been identified?

[Donatello19]

Just updated the list with some of the new 2013 TMNT figures that are starting to appear in stores. Check it out!

[Matesamo]

If anyone is curious I posted a review of the Sewer Lair at the site I review comics for, First Comics News. Its kind of long with some photos so I figure I will post a link here instead of copy and pasting the entire thing.

First Comics News - Sewer Lair Review (http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=62124)

-Matthew

[Donatello19]

If anyone is curious I posted a review of the Sewer Lair at the site I review comics for, First Comics News. Its kind of long with some photos so I figure I will post a link here instead of copy and pasting the entire thing.

First Comics News - Sewer Lair Review (http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=62124)

-Matthew

Nice review! I got the lair for christmas and it is really amazing!

[zaktheneutrino]

If anyone is curious I posted a review of the Sewer Lair at the site I review comics for, First Comics News. Its kind of long with some photos so I figure I will post a link here instead of copy and pasting the entire thing.

First Comics News - Sewer Lair Review (http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=62124)

-Matthew

Cool review! I got one for Christmas but have yet to open it. This weekend I would like to get it together. I'm just not sure where I am going to put it haha Btw, the classic figs look kinda sweet posed with the lair! I think I am going to pose all of my new nick figs with the lair so I can clear off my computer desk.

That's unreal how much they are charging for the lair now! I'm so glad I got mine when I did.

[zaktheneutrino]

They are stocking the Classic's at most TRU, but they are really hard to find there due to the popularity & it being the Christmas season. The 25th Anniversary turtles are long gone.

I have yet to find any classic figures at TRU but found a Raph the other day at my hometown wal mart while I was visiting for the holidays. First time I have ever seen the classics in stores. I have two raphs (one loose and one moc) or else I would have bought it. Need to find Leo, Mike and Don loose to complete my loose collection of these.

[NinjaMan]

http://www.mucollectorclub.com/forum/content.php?141-TMNT-New-Wave-In-Stores

Let the hunt begin!

[theClintro]

What's been everyone's take on the Shellraiser? I really want to get one but am having a hard time getting over the $30 price tag, I'm a budget kinda collector.

[Zulithe]

What's been everyone's take on the Shellraiser? I really want to get one but am having a hard time getting over the $30 price tag, I'm a budget kinda collector.

LEGO Shellraiser (http://amzn.com/B00A850R96) is better :P But yeah it's more expensive.

IMO the Playmates version sucks but if you absolutely have to have a vehicle it looks decent on display. Just can't get over how lazy the interior is. Basically... there is nothing in there. Not even stickers.

[theClintro]

LEGO Shellraiser (http://amzn.com/B00A850R96) is better :P But yeah it's more expensive.

IMO the Playmates version sucks but if you absolutely have to have a vehicle it looks decent on display. Just can't get over how lazy the interior is. Basically... there is nothing in there. Not even stickers.

Yeah I heard the interior was pretty bare bones

[PhatRam32]

Still great for display though

[TheCanadiandrome]

If anyone is curious I posted a review of the Sewer Lair at the site I review comics for, First Comics News. Its kind of long with some photos so I figure I will post a link here instead of copy and pasting the entire thing.

First Comics News - Sewer Lair Review (http://www.firstcomicsnews.com/?p=62124)

-Matthew

Awesome review 8)

[Donatello19]

I'm surprised that no even uses this thread that much. Anyway, I've updated the check list with all of the new products for 2013, and the list also has a new format now and is much easier to read. Check it out!

[Donatello19]

Here's a question for anyone with the drop copter. Is it worth it if I already have the 2003 copter?

[OrokuYoshiFilms]

Here's a question for anyone with the drop copter. Is it worth it if I already have the 2003 copter?

Short answer: HELL YEAH!

Long answer: That depends on your definition of "worth". In my opinion it's a great addition to have with the rest of the Nick line or whatever you have. The Drop Copter's design I feel is better than the Pogo Copter. However, I do like that the PC has the missiles on the side. I wish those missiles were on the DC. The sculpt of the DC is a little more modern. But at $10 a pop, why not have them all? I wish I could get my hands on a PC.

[groogrux0609]

What's been everyone's take on the Shellraiser? I really want to get one but am having a hard time getting over the $30 price tag, I'm a budget kinda collector.

i love it. it is very solid, rolls well and the features i think are great. the spinning bar that pos out and the door on the front, the graphics are very cool as well. goes along with the sewer and all the other nick stuff great. the inside is bare but i don't really care about that. i would like for there to be a place for the figure to sit inside the top hatch and use the cannon but they can sit on top and use it still they just lean back a little too far. overall great buy it. i paid too much for mine because i bought it on ebay after christmas while they stores were still void of TMNT. but i still like it.

[JPP]

Here's a question for anyone with the drop copter. Is it worth it if I already have the 2003 copter?

I don't own the 2003 copter, but I do enjoy the 2013 one. Actually the basic vehicles have been a nice throwback for this line. I like the fact that I don't have to spend $20 on each vehicle yet I end up with something that is fun, looks decent, and fits the line really well. They may not be something that ends up in the show but for $10 they add some value to the line.

[The Purple Dragon]

well i have contacked playmate to ask if they have considerd to make the manholecover that did come with nightshadow leo.
since i think they woued be nice to have fore my loose figurines.
paula did replie that she will forward to the design and marketing team.
so i hope thoes guys thinks its a good idea and goes fore it.
wath does you guys think?
i woued love it and i think infinitehollywood woued as well since it more or less the only good thing in his review of night shadow leo

[groogrux0609]

well i have contacked playmate to ask if they have considerd to make the manholecover that did come with nightshadow leo.
since i think they woued be nice to have fore my loose figurines.
paula did replie that she will forward to the design and marketing team.
so i hope thoes guys thinks its a good idea and goes fore it.
wath does you guys think?
i woued love it and i think infinitehollywood woued as well since it more or less the only good thing in his review of night shadow leo

uhhhh.... spell check much?:ohwell:

[Donatello19]

Saw the Don and Leo ooze launching figures at Target, but I passed on them.

[snake]

Still need to get Raph and Leo ooze figures and the ooze coptor and the jet ski so i still need a lot, still happy with donetello and Mikey ooze figures!!!!

[The Purple Dragon]

no i dont want to spend a lot of time on spell checks ;) woued guess you woued like the news of (perhaps)some cool tmnt stand fore your figurs insted of some miss spells;)

[HugeBadWolf]

uhhhh.... spell check much?:ohwell:

How's your Norwegian these days? Still fluent?
:)

A multi-pack of the Leo stands would go down well in my house, I know that.
Are the peg holes in TMNT feet fairly consistently sized accross the different ranges? Could the stands be used with earlier figures (2K3, OT)?

Cheers,
Doug

[Candy Kappa]

uhhhh.... spell check much?:ohwell:

it's a lost cause, I tried.

http://t.qkme.me/3pb78g.jpg

[The Purple Dragon]

hey bigbadwolf the stand does not fit the old 88 line the peg hole are to small. but shoued go well with most figurine from 03 to date.

[HugeBadWolf]

hey bigbadwolf the stand does not fit the old 88 line the peg hole are to small. but shoued go well with most figurine from 03 to date.

Thanks!

Cheers,
Doug

[D-Nizzy]

I drilled out new foot peg holes on my figures so that I can use vintage G.I. Joe stands. They work pretty well and are fairly unobtrusive.

[Donatello19]

I drilled out new foot peg holes on my figures so that I can use vintage G.I. Joe stands. They work pretty well and are fairly unobtrusive.

Good idea. I hope Playmates does release official bases eventually though.

[jd04988]

I started following this thred the other day, and I must say I never really considered the "Nick" Turtles at all, im to nostalgic for the original, however I went into this with an open mind as we are a family of TMNT collectors, my son, myself, and my girlfriend. I got the series and was blown away how well done it is, the voice overs, the humor, even the cgi isnt bad. So I immediately figured I need to add these to the collection I went to my local Wal-Marts today here in Maine, as well as K-Mart, and tomoroow will be going to another Wal-Mart, Target, and K-Mart. Today I purchased all 4 turtles including a googley eyed Donatello, and was able to compare differences to the others in the store, and it was the only one, a noticeable difference, I also purchased Splinter, Shredder, the ooze tossing turtles all 4, (2) fish faces, (2) dog pounds, (2) metal heads, and a foot soldier or ninja I forget his name in this series, there wasnt much for vehicles just some motorcyle thing I neglected to purchase.

Anyways after this long intro, any advice on items from this line I shoul be looking for tomorrow and stockpiling if found.

Thanks in advance.

[Donatello19]

I started following this thred the other day, and I must say I never really considered the "Nick" Turtles at all, im to nostalgic for the original, however I went into this with an open mind as we are a family of TMNT collectors, my son, myself, and my girlfriend. I got the series and was blown away how well done it is, the voice overs, the humor, even the cgi isnt bad. So I immediately figured I need to add these to the collection I went to my local Wal-Marts today here in Maine, as well as K-Mart, and tomoroow will be going to another Wal-Mart, Target, and K-Mart. Today I purchased all 4 turtles including a googley eyed Donatello, and was able to compare differences to the others in the store, and it was the only one, a noticeable difference, I also purchased Splinter, Shredder, the ooze tossing turtles all 4, (2) fish faces, (2) dog pounds, (2) metal heads, and a foot soldier or ninja I forget his name in this series, there wasnt much for vehicles just some motorcyle thing I neglected to purchase.

Anyways after this long intro, any advice on items from this line I shoul be looking for tomorrow and stockpiling if found.

Thanks in advance.

How did Donatello have "googly eyes"? They don't have pupils...could you post a picture?

[jd04988]

I will try to get a pic up, maybe googley isnt an acurate description, more of an error in one of his eyes making it look droopy.

[Donatello19]

I will try to get a pic up, maybe googley isnt an acurate description, more of an error in one of his eyes making it look droopy.

Okay, no worries about the picture if you don't feel like putting one up. That stinks about his eye though.

[jd04988]

Heres a pic of todays score and a picture well as good as I could get it to come out, (sorry crappy quality) of donatellos eye, kind of mis-shapen, and mis-painted. I love it though, variances are always a score.

[Threat]

Heres a pic of todays score and a picture well as good as I could get it to come out, (sorry crappy quality) of donatellos eye, kind of mis-shapen, and mis-painted. I love it though, variances are always a score.

what the? take a pic from further away so it's less blurry so we can see. He looks like sloth, lol.

[jd04988]

lol, i tried it came out worse, ill work on a better one.

[jd04988]

Ok this pic is better, unfortunately it makes the eye look more squinty and does not pick up on the eyes mis-shapeness, (damn my cheap camera) the other Donatellos eyes were more defined much like all the other turtles, more wide open, and more white. Has anyone else come across this or am I shooting for a lost cause. Anyways hope this helps.

[Threat]

He's got that "I've got my eye on you" look goin on...

[jd04988]

Lol, my thoughts exactly.

[Donatello19]

This is a disgrace. Look at how ugly this thing is. and TRU has it listed on their website!
http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-14849632enh-z6.jpg

[Donatello19]

And they claim this is "Michelangelo". Whoever is making these NEEDS to step up their QC.
http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-14656194enh-z6.jpg

[snake]

This is a disgrace. Look at how ugly this thing is. and TRU has it listed on their website!
http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-14849632enh-z6.jpg

Ah, God why did you scare me like that? That thing is.... HORRIFYING:o:o:o
It's eyes, they just stare into your soul....

[Donatello19]

Ah, God why did you scare me like that? That thing is.... HORRIFYING:o:o:o
It's eyes, they just stare into your soul....

Not only that but, are his straps made of...cardboard? And look at Raph's "scar". It's a sticker thats white and its in the completely wrong place. TRU should be embarrassed to display this on their website...

[BMo]

Those look like the speakers I found at my TRU. In hand they are all plastic and REALLY cool looking. I will take a pic of the Leo I have (going to get the rest eventually :P)

[snake]

Not only that but, are his straps made of...cardboard? And look at Raph's "scar". It's a sticker thats white and its in the completely wrong place. TRU should be embarrassed to display this on their website...

Donetello looks worse, I saw it in stores a few days ago.

[Powder]

First of all, what the hell are these supposed to be?

Not only that but, are his straps made of...cardboard? And look at Raph's "scar". It's a sticker thats white and its in the completely wrong place. TRU should be embarrassed to display this on their website...

They both have it, genius. It's clearly a pull tab or something. Not a 'scar' (which is not a freakin' scar to begin with, it's a crack/chip).

[Donatello19]

First of all, what the hell are these supposed to be?



They both have it, genius. It's clearly a pull tab or something. Not a 'scar' (which is not a freakin' scar to begin with, it's a crack/chip).

Did I ever say that Mikey one didn't have it? No, it's not a pull tab it's obviously a sticker of Raphs "chip" placed in the wrong place. They are portable Mp3 speakers. And the orange one that's supposed to be Mikey is really Raph, you can tell because of the chip and the eyes are green.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Wow those are fugly lol

[jd04988]

Hideous........ waste of space

[Shogi]

Did I ever say that Mikey one didn't have it? No, it's not a pull tab it's obviously a sticker of Raphs "chip" placed in the wrong place. They are portable Mp3 speakers. And the orange one that's supposed to be Mikey is really Raph, you can tell because of the chip and the eyes are green.

...but....he has an orange mask...that's Mikey right? :D

I suppose the days of making one Turtle related item and just repainting the bandanas are gone :)

[Doomsword]

My Niece got the Raph portable Ipod speaker & it looks way better than that. It looks more like this one:

http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-14849625reg.png

[jd04988]

Anyone purchased anchovy alley playset yet, what do you think of it?

[Donatello19]

My Niece got the Raph portable Ipod speaker & it looks way better than that. It looks more like this one:

http://www.toysrus.com/graphics/product_images/pTRU1-14849625reg.png
I suppose the prototypes just look bad then.
Anyone purchased anchovy alley playset yet, what do you think of it?
Oh jeez. I wrote about this a while ago but I don't want to go looking for my post, so I'll make this short and sweet. Anchovy Alley is one of the worst things Playmates toys have ever made. It's very cheap and flimsy, very small, and non of the action features work at all. Whoever says this is a great alternative to the sewer lair is out of their mind. It's really bad, especially for the price. DO NOT BUY IT!

[Shogi]

Anyone purchased anchovy alley playset yet, what do you think of it?

I love the set, but I'm using it more for display than anything else, I know some people were let down with the "action features" (breakaway doors and such) but the whole playset is fun to me and I like the fold up/storage aspect of it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Anchovy%20Alley/AnchovyAlley18Action.jpg

[jd04988]

I love the set, but I'm using it more for display than anything else, I know some people were let down with the "action features" (breakaway doors and such) but the whole playset is fun to me and I like the fold up/storage aspect of it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Anchovy%20Alley/AnchovyAlley18Action.jpg

Definately cool as a display, im gonna pick one up, I saw them at TRU yesterday/

[Shogi]

Definately cool as a display, im gonna pick one up, I saw them at TRU yesterday/

Wait till they show up at Target and save yourself $8 or so. I believe most Targets are holding them in the back for their reset this week

[jd04988]

Wait till they show up at Target and save yourself $8 or so. I believe most Targets are holding them in the back for their reset this week

DOH!!!! My girlfrend and son just went to TRU and picked one up for me, oh well, thanks for tip, she just called and let me know she got me one, they were there checking to see if they had the new TMNT plushies yet.

[jd04988]

Ok, im clueless, how do you tell which ooze baby turtle you have. I bought 4 ooze cannisters without really considering just went for best condition of cardboard, etc. But how do I know which ones I have to ensure I have a complete set. The whole case all had an image of raphael on them.

[snake]

Ok, im clueless, how do you tell which ooze baby turtle you have. I bought 4 ooze cannisters without really considering just went for best condition of cardboard, etc. But how do I know which ones I have to ensure I have a complete set. The whole case all had an image of raphael on them.

You can jiggle them around until you see the weapons or use at the skin tones :shredder:.

[dkram230]

Wait till they show up at Target and save yourself $8 or so. I believe most Targets are holding them in the back for their reset this week

I bought it at TRU today but used a 20% off one item coupon that was only valid today to save roughly $6. At $22 it's still higher than I would have anticipated as well but I agree with others that it will make a nice display.

[snake]

I love the set, but I'm using it more for display than anything else, I know some people were let down with the "action features" (breakaway doors and such) but the whole playset is fun to me and I like the fold up/storage aspect of it

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Anchovy%20Alley/AnchovyAlley18Action.jpg

How is leo standing there, is there a little platform on the front of the pizza place?

[Roseangelo]

Ok, im clueless, how do you tell which ooze baby turtle you have. I bought 4 ooze cannisters without really considering just went for best condition of cardboard, etc. But how do I know which ones I have to ensure I have a complete set. The whole case all had an image of raphael on them.

There's a number on the bottom of each can that has a letter at the end: A, B, C, or D. Each letter designates a Turtles, so get one of each.

At least that's what someone here posted. I actually just bought four of these earlier today, so I'll be opening them in a little bit to verify I got one of each.

[snake]

There's a number on the bottom of each can that has a letter at the end: A, B, C, or D. Each letter designates a Turtles, so get one of each.

At least that's what someone here posted. I actually just bought four of these earlier today, so I'll be opening them in a little bit to verify I got one of each.

No that's true, I checked in tru so I can get donetello

[jd04988]

No that's true, I checked in tru so I can get donetello

Ok, looks like I have 2 duplicates, ill have to see if I can exhange them next time im there

[Roseangelo]

Just opened my ooze and found all four baby Turtles. They're so cuuute!

[Donatello19]

Just opened my ooze and found all four baby Turtles. They're so cuuute!

If you get a chance, do you think you could take a picture of each one next to the mutated versions of themselves (basic figures).

[Shogi]

How is leo standing there, is there a little platform on the front of the pizza place?
Yeah there's a small ledge there, some of the figures don't fit up there though like Metalhead, Fishface, etc...

Here's pic of the ledge

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Anchovy%20Alley/AnchovyAlley13ActionDoor.jpg

If you get a chance, do you think you could take a picture of each one next to the mutated versions of themselves (basic figures).


Here's one I did for a review:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Mutagen%20Ooze/MutagenOoze10.jpg

[snake]

Yeah there's a small ledge there, some of the figures don't fit up there though like Metalhead, Fishface, etc...


Thanks I was wondering how Leo got there:P

[Donatello19]

Here's one I did for a review:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Mutagen%20Ooze/MutagenOoze10.jpg

Aw, so cute! (especially Mikey X3). Can you give me a link to the review? I'd love to read it!

[Powder]

It's seriously not necessary to quote his post when you reply...

[Shogi]

Aw, so cute! (especially Mikey X3). Can you give me a link to the review? I'd love to read it!

Here ya go:

http://needlessessentialsonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2438

[snake]

Great review, shogi, I love how each baby turtle has an individual sculpt, too

[Roseangelo]

One thing I have to say about the ooze is that despite the fun I had with it while fishing the Turtles out of the canisters, I don't think I'll be playing with it anymore. Despite washing my hands with soap several times over, there is still horrible-tasting ooze residue on my hands.

[snake]

One thing I have to say about the ooze is that despite the fun I had with it while fishing the Turtles out of the canisters, I don't think I'll be playing with it anymore. Despite washing my hands with soap several times over, there is still horrible-tasting ooze residue on my hands.

My experiance with ooze tasting was tied in with being sick.:tcry:

[Roseangelo]

My experiance with ooze tasting was tied in with being sick.:tcry:

I didn't actually eat the ooze. I first noticed it when my Pringles were no longer tasting like sour cream and onion. :p

[MST3KFan]

I didn't actually eat the ooze. I first noticed it when my Pringles were no longer tasting like sour cream and onion. :p

Seems to be a thing for everyone I've heard whom got the ooze and ate something after messing with it. I guess I got lucky in that I used only a few fingers to fish out the baby turtles each time, and ate wit my other hand later on.

...I probably should warn a friend of mine I gave one of my ooze canisters for free about this...

[snake]

Seems to be a thing for everyone I've heard whom got the ooze and ate something after messing with it. I guess I got lucky in that I used only a few fingers to fish out the baby turtles each time, and ate wit my other hand later on.

...I probably should warn a friend of mine I gave one of my ooze canisters for free about this...

I didn't actually eat the ooze. I first noticed it when my Pringles were no longer tasting like sour cream and onion. :p

Me too, it just got on my hands after playing with it and everything tasted horrible!

[Donatello19]

Heads up! All TMNT action figures are buy 1 get 1 50% off at TRU!

[Shark_Blade]

Here's one I did for a review:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Mutagen%20Ooze/MutagenOoze10.jpgThat is so adorable! :tlove:

I don't even have a turtle figure yet. Think I'm gonna get all 4 with a mutagen. Thanks for the tip of how it smell and taste, I'll be careful with it though.

[Donatello19]

It's seriously not necessary to quote his post when you reply...

Never said it was. I prefer to quote posts when I reply and that's what I'll continue to do.

[Roseangelo]

Never said it was. I prefer to quote posts when I reply and that's what I'll continue to do.

When you quote pictures, it's good protocol to put the picture under spoiler tags so people aren't scrolling through the same picture multiple times.

[Donatello19]

When you quote pictures, it's good protocol to put the picture under spoiler tags so people aren't scrolling through the same picture multiple times.

I understand that, but it's extremely tedious to do that when your posting from an iPhone, which I have been doing recently.

[Citizen Krang]

I understand that, but it's extremely tedious to do that when your posting from an iPhone, which I have been doing recently.


No it's not
Step one, hit the quote button as you have been.
2. Edit as you have been
Three, select all and copy
[there is no 4]
5ive tap the spoiler button [the black s button]
Sex, Type whatever else you wanted to share/contribute
Se7en submit

[Donatello19]

No it's not
Step one, hit the quote button as you have been.
2. Edit as you have been
Three, select all and copy
[there is no 4]
5ive tap the spoiler button [the black s button]
Sex, Type whatever else you wanted to share/contribute
Se7en submit
I can't believe how you all are making such a big deal over how I post. I quoted an image, get over it.

[Citizen Krang]

I'm not making a big deal, I was just letting you know it's not tedious, and was informing you know how to do it if you didn't know, in a non jerky way.

My pet peve on this forum (other than the rampant rudeness and negativity) is quote abuse, where people quote the message directly above them, never understood that.

But why so serious?

[Powder]

I understand that, but it's extremely tedious to do that when your posting from an iPhone, which I have been doing recently.

So
then
don't
quote
posts
when
there's
a
picture.

It's so easy to just say "Wow those (things pictured) are great (their username)!".

[OrokuYoshiFilms]

Any word on the actual release dates of the Leatherhead/Baxter/Snakeweed figures coming out?

[jd04988]

Has anyone purchased any of these? I was just curious what they are going for, what is a good price, etc. thanks.

[jd04988]

Has anyone purchased any of these? I was just curious what they are going for, what is a good price, etc. thanks.


This particular one is a limited edition Hong Kong press release numbered D472, I guess only 500 were released.

[PhatRam32]

Any word on the actual release dates of the Leatherhead/Baxter/Snakeweed figures coming out?

I asked playmates via facebook and they said the following:

stockman and snakeweed will be released before the end of the month

leatherhead and ratking will be released in the fall.

Hope this helps

[jd04988]

Just an FYI TRU is having a buy one get 50 % off sale until the end of the week on all action figures, playsets etc. :o

[Donatello19]

Just an FYI TRU is having a buy one get 50 % off sale until the end of the week on all action figures, playsets etc. :o

I said the exact same thing just a few posts ago...

[Zulithe]

I asked playmates via facebook and they said the following:

stockman and snakeweed will be released before the end of the month

leatherhead and ratking will be released in the fall.

Hope this helps

So... probably within the next two weeks they should be appearing... the hunt begins.

I noticed on some basic figures I bought today (leo and splinter) they both had the little paper insert inside which advertises all the new stuff. I found that pretty neat. Wonder what MOC collectors think about that. Will earlier figs without it be worth more? less?

[snake]

Everyday I'm going to check eBay, MUST HAVE SNAKEWEED:tgrin:

[Donatello19]

It stinks that we won't be seeing Rat King and Leatherhead until the fall. Hopefully they'll get released early (July or August) like the first wave did. I'm excited to Snakeweed, but Baxter is just "meh". I would've liked it better if the armor was detachable or something.

[jd04988]

I said the exact same thing just a few posts ago...

sorry for the double post, just spreading the good word.

[Donatello19]

sorry for the double post, just spreading the good word.

It's not a double post. A double post is when you have a post below another one of your posts. No need to say sorry, I was just saying, because no one even said anything about it when I said it.

[snake]

It stinks that we won't be seeing Rat King and Leatherhead until the fall. Hopefully they'll get released early (July or August) like the first wave did. I'm excited to Snakeweed, but Baxter is just "meh". I would've liked it better if the armor was detachable or something.

Or make Baxter a deluxe size figure like on the show.

[Zulithe]

I wonder what the case breakdown will be like with baxter and snakeweed included? Are they going to start cutting figures out of cases? Or just including 1 of certain characters? Are they only available in 24 figure cases?

[Donatello19]

I wonder what the case breakdown will be like with baxter and snakeweed included? Are they going to start cutting figures out of cases? Or just including 1 of certain characters? Are they only available in 24 figure cases?

Here's my guess (if it's a case of 24).

X2 Baxter

X2 Snakeweed

X5 of each turtle

[jd04988]

My TRU gets there shipment in tomorrow im wondering if the new cuddle pillows/plushies will be available then. Ill definately be checking it out.

[Donatello19]

My TRU gets there shipment in tomorrow im wondering if the new cuddle pillows/plushies will be available then. Ill definately be checking it out.

If they have them, could you take a picture?

[Zulithe]

My TRU gets there shipment in tomorrow im wondering if the new cuddle pillows/plushies will be available then. Ill definately be checking it out.

Please post asap if you find the plushies! those are my most sought-after item right now.

[Donatello19]

Please post asap if you find the plushies! those are my most sought-after item right now.

I checked my TRU this weekend and they didn't have them. I'll also post pictures if I find them, though.

[jd04988]

I will definately get pics and post the moment I find out, I plan on loading up on the last few items I dont have yet, battle shell turtles, fx turtles, and dragon chopper especially with the sale.

[ctt4lfecw]

I asked playmates via facebook and they said the following:

stockman and snakeweed will be released before the end of the month

leatherhead and ratking will be released in the fall.

Hope this helps

^
Nice, thanks for the heads up.

[NinjaMan]

I asked playmates via facebook and they said the following:

stockman and snakeweed will be released before the end of the month

leatherhead and ratking will be released in the fall.

Hope this helps

Hmm I wonder when the toddler turtles will be released. Do you have a link to the FaceBook page?

[TheCanadiandrome]

Here's one I did for a review:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c260/Shogi88/TMNT%20Mutagen%20Ooze/MutagenOoze10.jpg




Great pics of those babies

[jd04988]

I will definately get pics and post the moment I find out, I plan on loading up on the last few items I dont have yet, battle shell turtles, fx turtles, and dragon chopper especially with the sale.


Just returned from "TRU" the sales clerk I spoke with said they did not recieve the "Plush" tmnt today, however she barely checked and acted like she didnt want to even look, I was looking for additional items as well with there current sale but she said she didnt have time to go through the shipment as she was the only person on the floor. Ughhh I was so frustrated. :x I will be going back sometime between tomorrow and Friday and will post if i find anything.

Anyone else have any luck?

[snake]

Just returned from "TRU" the sales clerk I spoke with said they did not recieve the "Plush" tmnt today, however she barely checked and acted like she didnt want to even look, I was looking for additional items as well with there current sale but she said she didnt have time to go through the shipment as she was the only person on the floor. Ughhh I was so frustrated. :x I will be going back sometime between tomorrow and Friday and will post if i find anything.

Anyone else have any luck?

I hate when employees act like that, there getting payed for doing nothing,:x

[Donatello19]

Just returned from "TRU" the sales clerk I spoke with said they did not recieve the "Plush" tmnt today, however she barely checked and acted like she didnt want to even look, I was looking for additional items as well with there current sale but she said she didnt have time to go through the shipment as she was the only person on the floor. Ughhh I was so frustrated. :x I will be going back sometime between tomorrow and Friday and will post if i find anything.

Anyone else have any luck?

I honestly hate when employees act like that (which is most of the time).

[Zulithe]

Very common and TRU seems to be one of the worst offenders. I think they just get sick of 'collectors' which is BS since we are a huge segment of their business. I can't tell you the number of times employees have brushed me off, and I'm always respectful too. I think a lot of collectors just ruin it for the rest of us somehow by being demanding and entitled.

[Donatello19]

Very common and TRU seems to be one of the worst offenders. I think they just get sick of 'collectors' which is BS since we are a huge segment of their business.

LOL IKR? Honestly I think Gamestop is the worst (but TRU is a close second). I know this because I collect Skylanders.

[Zulithe]

we need a tmnt "toys-to-life" (aka skylanders-like) game :P >.<

[snake]

we need a tmnt "toys-to-life" (aka skylanders-like) game :P >.<

Yeah, but kids will just go " DEY RIPPED OF DA SKYLANDERPS"

[Donatello19]

Can't wait to get Rat King. The figure looks really cool. I especially like how there are all rats crawling over him.

[snake]

Can't wait to get Rat King. The figure looks really cool. I especially like how there are all rats crawling over him.

Him and Leatherhead:tgrin:

[Shark_Blade]

Ordered my basic 4 turtles. :thyper:

Leonardo
Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo

I want Shredder, but I'm gonna wait for the new one with bendable knees and removable helmet. The current one has neither it seems and got bad reviews..

Might get April later. Splinter, I think I need to repaint his fur. :/

[Donatello19]

Ordered my basic 4 turtles. :thyper:

Leonardo
Donatello
Raphael
Michelangelo

I want Shredder, but I'm gonna wait for the new one with bendable knees and removable helmet. The current one has neither it seems and got bad reviews..

Might get April later. Splinter, I think I need to repaint his fur. :/

You'll love the turtles, they're probably the best turtles playmates has ever made IMO. The others, well, you have to really like their character to order them. The Foot and Metalhead are some of the better ones.

[Zulithe]

The 4 turtles are simply the best! You will adore them I'm sure

[Shark_Blade]

Thanks guys, I hope so.

Now I'm more anxious than ever for their arrival! :tlol:

[TheCanadiandrome]

Can't wait to get Rat King. The figure looks really cool. I especially like how there are all rats crawling over him.

yes indeed! him, Leatherhead, Baxter and Snakeweed! and hoping for a Karai figure also

[Donatello19]

Official pictures of some of the new vehicles, check it:

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/2013_New_York_Toy_Fair/Playmates/Press_Images/NinjaControlShellraiser__scaled_500.jpg

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/2013_New_York_Toy_Fair/Playmates/Press_Images/94055_HoverDrone__scaled_500.jpg

Read about all of the new 2013 products here: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=336&itemid=19925

[jd04988]

Official pictures of some of the new vehicles, check it:

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/2013_New_York_Toy_Fair/Playmates/Press_Images/NinjaControlShellraiser__scaled_500.jpg

http://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/2013_New_York_Toy_Fair/Playmates/Press_Images/94055_HoverDrone__scaled_500.jpg

Read about all of the new 2013 products here: http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=336&itemid=19925


Very cool, I didnt see any mention of the Shredder playset, :( bummer
excited for this new line though. I know its been said again and again, so what the heck ill say it again I wish they would come out with a more to scale Leatherhead (his character is so bad*$$ he deserves to be done better), and Baxter.

[Kevin G]

Stupid question but when is Baxter Stockman and Snakeweed officially coming out ?

[TheCanadiandrome]

Man I loves what I saw! Bummer no mention of Shredders lair

[Donatello19]

Stupid question but when is Baxter Stockman and Snakeweed officially coming out ?

Baxter and Snakeweed are scheduled to be released before the end of February. Leatherhead may be too, as Playmates' website has him listed under "Coming Soon!" right next to Baxter and Snakeweed.

[Zulithe]

Was hoping for a last minute karai figure reveal :) Oh well! There's still quite a lot of stuff coming out of Playmates this year to keep fans busy.

[snake]

Was hoping for a last minute karai figure reveal :) Oh well! There's still quite a lot of stuff coming out of Playmates this year to keep fans busy.

I don't want a last minute karai, I want a karai they put time into making, articulated elbows,knees, unlike April and her 5 points of articulation. Someone like karai is fast and stealthy, so she should be articulated that way.

[Zulithe]

I of course meant last minute reveal, not last minute design pushed out the door :P It's possible they 'hid' the Karai figure to keep the design a secret for the show. But apparently not.

[snake]

I of course meant last minute reveal, not last minute design pushed out the door :P It's possible they 'hid' the Karai figure to keep the design a secret for the show. But apparently not.

Oh,:P I misunderstood you:lol:

[Shogi]

Was hoping for a last minute karai figure reveal :) Oh well! There's still quite a lot of stuff coming out of Playmates this year to keep fans busy.

There's still NYCC and SDCC later in the year, they may not be far enough along to show a figure/prototype of her yet if they're gonna make one

[Forneus]

So I want to get more stuff to add to my collection. And this is what I have I saw at the stores so far:

-Dragon Chopper
-Stealth Bike
- Deluxe Flingers
- Rippin' Rider
- Sewer Spinnin' Skateboard
- Mutagen Ooze with mini turtles
- Anchovy Alley Playset
- Donnie and Mickey roleplay sets

Of all of these, which should I be aiming for first? I don't want to wait too much on some of these and never seeing them again. I still can't find Fishface anywhere and only saw the Shellraiser once. I am thinking about both deluxe vehicles and 4 cans of ooze for starters.

[jd04988]

So I want to get more stuff to add to my collection. And this is what I have I saw at the stores so far:

-Dragon Chopper
-Stealth Bike
- Deluxe Flingers
- Rippin' Rider
- Sewer Spinnin' Skateboard
- Mutagen Ooze with mini turtles
- Anchovy Alley Playset
- Donnie and Mickey roleplay sets

Of all of these, which should I be aiming for first? I don't want to wait too much on some of these and never seeing them again. I still can't find Fishface anywhere and only saw the Shellraiser once. I am thinking about both deluxe vehicles and 4 cans of ooze for starters.


If it were me it would be the Dragon Chopper, I cant find one in my area, its the one last item I need until new figures and vehicles come out.

[Donatello19]

So I want to get more stuff to add to my collection. And this is what I have I saw at the stores so far:

-Dragon Chopper
-Stealth Bike
- Deluxe Flingers
- Rippin' Rider
- Sewer Spinnin' Skateboard
- Mutagen Ooze with mini turtles
- Anchovy Alley Playset
- Donnie and Mickey roleplay sets

Of all of these, which should I be aiming for first? I don't want to wait too much on some of these and never seeing them again. I still can't find Fishface anywhere and only saw the Shellraiser once. I am thinking about both deluxe vehicles and 4 cans of ooze for starters.

I'd recommend the skateboard and the rippin' rider, they're cheap, and they're pretty cool. As for everything else...

Dragon Chopper and Stealth Shell: They're ok, but I'd say get the basic vehicles instead. If you want the exclusive deco figures though, go for it.

Deluxe Flingers: I don't have these, but they look pretty cool, if you like figures with action features. As for me, I just stick to the basic figures.

Mutagen Ooze: It all depends. For me, I don't really like "gross" toys, or toys that have to be thrown out after a while. The problem with that is I really like the mini turtles, but I do NOT think it's worth 8 bucks for a mini turtle and some ooze that will have to get thrown away after a while. It's all up to you.

Anchovy Alley: I was stupid enough to buy this, and had to return it because of how crappy it is. None of the action features worked, and it's very small. Not worth the money IMO. Maybe I didn't like it because I got spoiled with the sewer play set, but IMO, if you're gonna get a play set, get the sewer lair. Worth every penny.

Roleplay sets: Well, these are meant for young children to play with...so, uh, yeah...But if you're going to leave them in packaging and are buying them as a COLLECTOR, then yeah, sure, they look pretty cool.

[Turtle Freak88]

Found this error today at Target.

[NinjaMan]

Found this error today at Target.

LOL!!!!!! Wow!

[Threat]

Raph would turn his back tho ;)

[snake]

^ what a weird mess-up, I love it, I want one in my hands, so I could perserve it's goodness, then I would lock it up in a time capsule.

[Zulithe]

Found this error today at Target.

Hilarious :P Glad you bought it. Ahahahaha.

[Zulithe]

If it were me it would be the Dragon Chopper, I cant find one in my area, its the one last item I need until new figures and vehicles come out.

I would get the skateboard last or not at all. Personally I think it's kinda ugly. Get a tech deck if you want to give your turtles a skateboard. It fits their size perfectly and they are really inexpensive and come in lots of designs. It's kinda fun to look at all the tech deck designs and decide which design would fit each turtle's personality :)

My #1 choice of the items you listed is the Dragon Chopper. It looks great, has some cool play features and it comes with an exclusive dragon foot soldier. The helm is removable. It's a good addition to any foot soldier army.

#2 would be raph's stealth mobile. The raph figure is just "okay" -- looks a little strange with that helmet on (which does not come off), but the vehicle itself is really cool.

after those two I say just get what you like best! Anchovey Alley would be a good playset for play or display.

As mentioned dragon chopper and the stealth bike are starting to get harder to locate... they are not out of production but a lot of stores are chosing not to order them. If I were you I'd try to get those before they become more rare. Shellraiser is also slowly becoming harder to locate and when the RC Shellraiser comes out it might be even rarer.

[Redfield182]

Found this error today at Target.

LOL that's awesome!

[Shark_Blade]

Guys, is there a Karai figure yet?

[Donatello19]

Guys, is there a Karai figure yet?

Sadly, no. I think they'll make her eventually though.

[Shark_Blade]

I hope so. Definitely not this year I guess. ;_; My poor Leo.