Favorite Original Toyline figure?

[snake]

The original toyline really doesn't get as much praise as it deserves. Everyone remembers and holds it dearly, but the sculpting, paint, and diversity of the line holds up and is still impressive. I'd argue that it's in the top 5 toylines of all time, and I'm sure most other fans would as well.

What's your favorite figure?

I'm gonna say Tokka. It's not most peoples first choice, but hear me out- Tokka is awesome. The squat, chunky sculpt is both aesthetically pleasing and adds to the play value of the figure. The paint work on Tokka is pretty well done, and I can see hints of a paint wash years before that would become a commonly used practice in the toy industry. His design? Top tier, it even beats out Slash's original design for me.

Tokka is just a satisfying figure to own.

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[EddieNES]

I've always loved Mondo's figure. I like his look and colors.

The Jim Lee figures are easily a favorite of mine as well.

[D Piddy 1982]

I too always liked the Mondo Gecko figure. Lots of nice detailing and colours. Probably my favourite, aside from the Turtles who simply hold nostalgic value, not necessarily great figures from this line.

Other notable mentions for me:
Krang was a favourite (in his bubble walker) and also Mikey in his surfing gear.

One figure I never had but always thought looked almost spot on was Ray Fillet. Still look for him on eBay from time to time.

Agree with everything you say about this line though Snake, spot on! Never had that Tokka either, he looks great!

[mrmaczaps]

I would say the Movie Star versions of the Turtles are my favorite. The giants too.
Tokka looks cool.

[Powder]

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[go_ninja84]

Mine is 1988 Leonardo

[I Crave Pizza No More]

Lt. Leo or Rock N' Roll Leo. Shogun Shoate, Slash and Shogun Triceraton (sans helmet) are close behind.

[Optimus Primer]

Mike as Frankenstein's Monster. Love the face sculpt and hunched look, and the paint is great too.

[TMNTFanatic4Life]

The 11 inch Krang Android Body. I just got this and it's awesome.

[TurtleWA]

It's difficult to pick just one. But the first group that comes to mind are...

Metalhead
Leatherhead
Napoleon Bonafrog
Panda Khan
Sergeant Bananas
Wyrm
Rock 'N Roll Mondo Gecko

[Huzzah]

One of my all time favorites is Walkabout, I don't know why I've always loved the wallaby, though Pizza Face was a close second.

[Panther10]

I guess the original four turtles were my favorites back in the day.

[chrisr291]

Metalhead! No question! Tons of color, accessories, and chrome? How could you beat it.

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[stcardinal]

Was always a fan of Casey, Scumbug, Slash, Chrome Dome, Leatherhead, Mutagen Man, Mondo Gecko, Krang.

Characters I liked but thought were kind of boring play wise as a kid: Usagi, Ratking, Gen. Tragg, Metal head, Panda Kahn, Ground Chuck

[DestronMirage22]

Sewer Surfin' Leonardo was great, I still have him.

Krang with his Bubble Walker was great too. The Brain-Drain was a fun accessory.

I also love Storage Shell Leonardo. Can't beat the amount of cool accessories he has, especially the armadillo club! I prefer the reissue version, with the yellow translucent plastic. Makes him stand out more.

[Zachatello00]

besides the original turtles, Slam Dunkin' Don was always a favorite of mine, but also one that I never actually owned.

Breakfightin' Raph was 2nd place.

[inaheap]

I gotta say the Movie Star turtles are probably tops.

[ctt4lfecw]

Super Shredder or Casey Jones

[lonewarrior20]

mutatin april was my favorite.
can't help it, i loved seeing her as a cat woman
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[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Sewer Surfin' Leonardo was great, I still have him.

Krang with his Bubble Walker was great too. The Brain-Drain was a fun accessory.

I also love Storage Shell Leonardo. Can't beat the amount of cool accessories he has, especially the armadillo club! I prefer the reissue version, with the yellow translucent plastic. Makes him stand out more.


I had to have Storage Shell Michelangelo. He stood out to me in the commercial more than any of the others and Raphael was my favorite. The sickle really hooked me.

[I Crave Pizza No More]

I had to have Storage Shell Michelangelo. He stood out to me in the commercial more than any of the others and Raphael was my favorite. The sickle really hooked me.

The artwork on the storage shell packages is awesome. I love the figures' expressions, too.

[D Piddy 1982]

Sometimes I would buy a figure just because of their accessories.

I got both Sgt Bananas and Napoleon Bonafrog because of Larry the Lemur and Flyboy!

There were other accessories with other figures as well but can't recall them right now.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Triceraton and Super Shredder are my fave figures; Technodrome is my fave base/vehicle

[Otter]

I guess my favourites are the only ones I've kept: Raph, Usagi, Triceraton and Sumo Raph (that thing's awesome!).

[Guile]

Undercover Donatello. I love his hat.
Also Sewer Samurai Leonardo, he looks like a cooler version of the TMNT 3 figure.

[MrPliggins]

I always loved the original Baxter Stockman figure, and the packaging art was awesome too. Another really cool one was Shogun Triceraton.

[mikey0]

The soft heads, Metalhead, Casey Jones, Leatherhead, and Krang are all favorites of mine. I am warming up to Ace Duck, Baxter Stockman, Usagi Yojimbo, Panda Khan, and Fugitoid.

[Swaynomics930]

Metalhead, Usagi Yojimbo, Baxter, Ace Duck. Outside the 4 turtles.

[AquaParade]

Had to be Leonardo. As I remember it, the original turtles themselves weren't exactly easy to find back in the mid 90's, so I still remember the day I found a used one in great condition at a goodwill store. My cousin got Super Shredder and we took them home and played in the backyard. I remember feeling disbelief that I had finally found a Leonardo and saying it aloud. Good day.
The trolls were dope too.

[mikey0]

Had to be Leonardo. As I remember it, the original turtles themselves weren't exactly easy to find back in the mid 90's, so I still remember the day I found a used one in great condition at a goodwill store. My cousin got Super Shredder and we took them home and played in the backyard. I remember feeling disbelief that I had finally found a Leonardo and saying it aloud. Good day.
The trolls were dope too.

The last time I remember seeing a reissued Leonardo on the 1991 cardback in stores was in the spring of 1993. I am still in disbelief over Playmates re-releasing the original turtles in the late 90s. The original four and original Shredder are classic toys.

[Bruz]

Slash!!!

I?m not collecting the Super7 Ultimates but I may have to make an exception when they get to Slash...

[mikey see]

Definitely Slash. I can't wait for the Super7 version. I hope they make him huge.

[mikey0]

I will probably like Ultimate Slash more than the original Slash. The original Slash with the yellow belly and yellow backwards “s” is my favorite of the Slash variations.

[italianice388]

I loved the weird freak mutants. Ray Fillet was #1 for me. I also loved Wyrm, Sergeant Bananas, Half Court, Merdude, Mondo Gecko, Wingnut, and Doctor El. I also adored the Jim Lee and universal monster variants, as well as the weird **** they started doing closer to the mid 90s with mechs and stuff.

[mikey0]

Sometimes I would buy a figure just because of their accessories.

I got both Sgt Bananas and Napoleon Bonafrog because of Larry the Lemur and Flyboy!

There were other accessories with other figures as well but can't recall them right now.

I like how the figures look with their accessories. The original toyline was definitely a toyline where the accessories made the figure. MOTU figures, G1 Transformers, and GI Joe A Real American Hero all can go without the accessories, but incomplete original TMNT figures are missing play value when you take away the accessories.

[Scumbug]

As an actual favourite... I honestly can't say, as it changes all the time. I love the 88-90 figures the most.

Based on sculpt alone, Scale Tail impresses me the most, but he'd be at least number 14 on my list as I have no sentimental attachment to the figure or character.

[Oculus Orbus]

I'm torn between Muckman and Mondo Gecko, loved them as a kid and still do to this day, they kind of summarize everything I enjoyed about that toy line.

I can't afford to collect the Super7 Ultimates because NECA is draining my wallet, but if they ever get to those two I'll gladly cave in.

[mikey0]

Metalhead, Usagi Yojimbo, Baxter, Ace Duck. Outside the 4 turtles.

My younger cousin once mistook Usagi Yojimbo for a white chocolate easter bunny and bit the ears of Usagi Yojimbo. His father had to purchase a second Usagi. This was in early 1990.

[garsh]

A lot of the responses here really surprise me.

In recent years I've decided I strongly dislike most of the anthro animal mutants other than the turts themselves, just on principle. As I see it, once the world of TMNT gets "polluted" with a bunch of animal people, it's essentially reduced to a Looney Tunes scenario. It's just a whole world populated with upright, talking animal people. Nothing wrong with that if it's what you're into, but it's intensely off-putting to me.

On the other hand, I really love the non-animal mutants. Mutagen Man is probably my single top pick. Muckman and Pizza Face are right up there too.

The first Donatello is probably my favorite turtle figure from back then, due to his dark color scheme, angry triangular eyes, and symmetrical grimace.

[mikey0]

A lot of the responses here really surprise me.

In recent years I've decided I strongly dislike most of the anthro animal mutants other than the turts themselves, just on principle. As I see it, once the world of TMNT gets "polluted" with a bunch of animal people, it's essentially reduced to a Looney Tunes scenario. It's just a whole world populated with upright, talking animal people. Nothing wrong with that if it's what you're into, but it's intensely off-putting to me.

On the other hand, I really love the non-animal mutants. Mutagen Man is probably my single top pick. Muckman and Pizza Face are right up there too.

The first Donatello is probably my favorite turtle figure from back then, due to his dark color scheme, angry triangular eyes, and symmetrical grimace.

I would love to see the Looney Tunes character logo with mutants from the original TMNT toyline (especially Usagi). Thank you for the thought.

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