NECA 1/4 Scale 90's Movie Shredder & Foot

[Lil Karai]

Just a teaser for now, but BAM!
https://s22.postimg.org/vw6jiysr5/IMG_0373.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/azabeauq5/)
https://s21.postimg.org/69il7rfbb/IMG_0375.png (https://postimg.org/image/5jzsveern/)

[RaphaelinSTL]

This is what i've been dreaming about! Woohoo!!

[Coro]

Better believe I'll be putting in a VERY large order for these

[Purse Grabbin Puke]

This makes me VERY happy... I'm greedy and I need Casey Jones too.

[DonatelloFan1984]

Better believe I'll be putting in a VERY large order for these

Just the man I was looking for on the other thread and the answer I was looking for lol.

[Turnstone]

So is NECA actually going to release images of Shredder and the Foot or is this just the announcement only and we will have to wait until later in the year to see the actual prototypes?

[Raph]

So is NECA actually going to release images of Shredder and the Foot or is this just the announcement only and we will have to wait until later in the year to see the actual prototypes?

Maybe tomorrow? SDCC still has a few more days to go.

[useasneeded4pain]

So is NECA actually going to release images of Shredder and the Foot or is this just the announcement only and we will have to wait until later in the year to see the actual prototypes?

I don't think anyone knows yet. Pixel Dan's NECA walk thru is being posted tonight, maybe we'll hear more then.

[Lil Karai]

NECA usually spaces out their reveals over the weekend to keep news momentum up. It's only Thursday!

[Bmaga123]

OMG I need pictures please!

[ProactiveMan]

Movie Shredder! My wish came true.

[TurtleWA]

So is NECA actually going to release images of Shredder and the Foot or is this just the announcement only and we will have to wait until later in the year to see the actual prototypes?

I hope I am wrong but I think later in the year. That's my conclusion after watching the pixeldan interview.

[DonatelloFan1984]

I hope I am wrong but I think later in the year. That's my conclusion after watching the pixeldan interview.
In my opinion, no matter how early into development these are in, neca should be showing them off. The more feedback they can get between now and production the better. On the other hand, neca typically does a bang up job either way. /shrug

[DonnieLaForge]

Sunnofagun, I never thought it possible. Time to eat my hat!

[Raph]

The PixelDan interview said enough.
We won't see the Schredder or foot this weekend. He is working on the sculpt as we speak.

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

I wonder if the Shredder helmet will be removable.

[go_ninja84]

I wonder if they will be mass release or an exclusive, i remember Randy saying they would not do these because their lissence restricts international shipping so woildnt make enough profit

[Lil Karai]

I think the overwhelming success of the 1/4 scale figures has indicated otherwise. Shredder and foot might be able to use some shared parts.

These will absolutely be retail release.

[RaphaelinSTL]

I wonder if Shredder is going to come with the cape he wore at the beginning of the film? I'm sure the sculpt will mostly be based on his look at the final battle of the movie.

http://orig03.deviantart.net/0807/f/2013/244/7/a/tumblr_lvwht4nef01qla11zo2_1280_by_auxiliary4-d6kl5qr.jpg

What an iconic look this version had.

[Leonardo87]

I bet he will come with interchangeable hands, the spear pole, removable face mask/cape, and a little dagger. Can't wait for pictures!

[Btown]

this is big for me and will be a must have. I might go for two foot soldiers as well just to have standing on each side of Shredder. These might be the ones I'm most excited for yet out of every one.

[djmajin]

I bet he will come with interchangeable hands, the spear pole, removable face mask/cape, and a little dagger. Can't wait for pictures!

he better come with a pre mutated splinter too

[Lil Karai]

I think I'd only get Shredder. Don't think I need a foot soldier at this scale.
For the Foot, I'll wait till they make them at a smaller scale. But yeah, a 90's Shredder at 1/4 scale. How imposing!

[RaphaelinSTL]

this is big for me and will be a must have. I might go for two foot soldiers as well just to have standing on each side of Shredder. These might be the ones I'm most excited for yet out of every one.

Yeah, I'm almost convinced to get two as well! The look of two Foot Clan members standing on each side of Shredder is too good to pass up.

[Lil Karai]

Hmmm true. I guess I'll have to wait for pics to make any final decisions.

[Raph]

Of course two. Remember the card says 'Shredder & Foot Clan coming in 2018'. Not 'Shredder & Foot soldier' ;)

[RaphaelinSTL]

Of course two. Remember the card says 'Shredder & Foot Clan coming in 2018'. Not 'Shredder & Foot soldier' ;)

OH! Didn't even think of that actually ... nice. Now we just need a Tatsu. :twink:

https://68.media.tumblr.com/aa84ef804edd397f286b13dec979aec4/tumblr_meq0g26PNS1r20f1fo1_500.gif

[wpugh2424]

So many awesome things coming I may have to move for a bigger toy room

[TurtleWA]

Of course two. Remember the card says 'Shredder & Foot Clan coming in 2018'. Not 'Shredder & Foot soldier' ;)

What would NECA charge if they made a giant 1/4 scale 3pack. Shredder plus two foot soldiers. 275,350?

[King Kahn]

So the Foot will be larger than 12" lol

[TurtleWA]

So the Foot will be larger than 12" lol

Fun with word play, nice. :lol: I think we all know what each other is talking about though. Atleast when it comes to these. :roll:

[raphfan84]

So excited to hear about this. Yet, I wonder if Shredder will be taller then the turtles? I would hope that would be the case. Only time will tell.

[cloud]

I wonder if they will be mass release or an exclusive, i remember Randy saying they would not do these because their lissence restricts international shipping so woildnt make enough profit

If you think about it. Making it as an exclusive narrows the window even more. So there you go.

[Psycho50501]

So excited to hear about this. Yet, I wonder if Shredder will be taller then the turtles? I would hope that would be the case. Only time will tell.

Of course he's gonna be taller than the Turtles. He and the Foot Solider will both be around 17 - 18 inches

[DonatelloFan1984]

Could foot clan mean a foot soldier and possibly tatsu? I know we typically take foot clan to mean foot soldier but tatsu is part of the foot clan. Maybe they didnt want to explicitly state tatsu just yet and wanted it to be a suprise?

[Psycho50501]

Could foot clan mean a foot soldier and possibly tatsu? I know we typically take foot clan to mean foot soldier but tatsu is part of the foot clan. Maybe they didnt want to explicitly state tatsu just yet and wanted it to be a suprise?

Maybe who knows.. But I'm about 70% sure we'll get an Splinter in late 2018

[EddieNES]

Maybe who knows.. But I'm about 70% sure we'll get an Splinter in late 2018

Trying to think how they'll handle keeping cost down.

Turtle body = all 4, plus special characters (disguise Raph)

Human body = shredder, foot, Casey, tatsu, Danny, Kino

I think everyone else would have to have a unique sculpt.

April, Splinter, Tokka, Rahzar.

[DonatelloFan1984]

Kino, Tokka, and Rahzar are all secret or the ooze characters so I would assume those are a long way off if ever considering this series is based off the first movie. Danny would probably be one of the last characters to get made if he ever were just because there are way more popular characters to do first. I am going to assume that foot clan means members and that shredder, foot soldier, and tatsu are already being worked on. That leaves Casey (with the mask being shown as long as everything continues to sell well he is almost a lock), splinter, and april. And this set will be 100% incomplete at this point without any of those being produced. I think everything from here on out is based on sales. As long as it sells we will get more.

[Coro]

I am going to wager that we get 2 or 3 different foot soldiers. Different weapons and heads/masks etc. Maybe 1 foot with enough accessories to make them look different enough. They will get plenty of mileage out of the male body tooling. Look what they have doing in daredevil/dr strange, batman stuff. I am sure the molds will work for Shredder/Casey as well.

Then you have April. I am betting the body base is available for her if you look at NECAs batman returns Catwoman etc. I am sure they want to produce other female 1/4 scales too for Marvel.

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

I am going to wager that we get 2 or 3 different foot soldiers. Different weapons and heads/masks etc. Maybe 1 foot with enough accessories to make them look different enough. They will get plenty of mileage out of the male body tooling. Look what they have doing in daredevil/dr strange, batman stuff. I am sure the molds will work for Shredder/Casey as well.

Then you have April. I am betting the body base is available for her if you look at NECAs batman returns Catwoman etc. I am sure they want to produce other female 1/4 scales too for Marvel.

I never even thought of this. If that's the case, someone should have made a custom April already.

[Coro]

I am going to wager that we get 2 or 3 different foot soldiers. Different weapons and heads/masks etc. Maybe 1 foot with enough accessories to make them look different enough. They will get plenty of mileage out of the male body tooling. Look what they have doing in daredevil/dr strange, batman stuff. I am sure the molds will work for Shredder/Casey as well.

Then you have April. I am betting the body base is available for her if you look at NECAs batman returns Catwoman etc. I am sure they want to produce other female 1/4 scales too for Marvel.


I never even thought of this. If that's the case, someone should have made a custom April already.

The NECA Catwomans are pretty easy to get ahold of. Have at it :trazz:



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[Purse Grabbin Puke]

I never even thought of this. If that's the case, someone should have made a custom April already.

I've never made custom toys before, but I was doing research with other NECA figures trying to see who I could buy to make a Casey figure. There are a few Arnold Schwarzenegger figures that could fit the build. I would just get the head and mask 3d printed from somewhere. But now they announced Shredder and the Foot, I will be saving the money for them and keeping my fingers crossed for Casey. I think if Shredder sells well it's a no brainer to do Casey. They could just use the same body mold.

Also, I was watching a video with WWE's Zack Ryder (Huge TMNT fanatic) and he talked to Randy from NECA and they mentioned the Casey Mask was still waiting on licensing approval, so that might be why no Casey announced yet, and it's a hurdle they might be in the midst of jumping.

[DonatelloFan1984]

I've never made custom toys before, but I was doing research with other NECA figures trying to see who I could buy to make a Casey figure. There are a few Arnold Schwarzenegger figures that could fit the build. I would just get the head and mask 3d printed from somewhere. But now they announced Shredder and the Foot, I will be saving the money for them and keeping my fingers crossed for Casey. I think if Shredder sells well it's a no brainer to do Casey. They could just use the same body mold.

Also, I was watching a video with WWE's Zack Ryder (Huge TMNT fanatic) and he talked to Randy from NECA and they mentioned the Casey Mask was still waiting on licensing approval, so that might be why no Casey announced yet, and it's a hurdle they might be in the midst of jumping.

When it comes to licensing Neca is one of the few companies that I trust to get it done. If they get the mask approved I would almost bet the house on Casey getting an official release.

[inaheap]

When it comes to licensing Neca is one of the few companies that I trust to get it done. If they get the mask approved I would almost bet the house on Casey getting an official release.

Especially when they are already planning to do Raph from that scene.

[Psycho50501]

I am going to wager that we get 2 or 3 different foot soldiers. Different weapons and heads/masks etc. Maybe 1 foot with enough accessories to make them look different enough. They will get plenty of mileage out of the male body tooling. Look what they have doing in daredevil/dr strange, batman stuff. I am sure the molds will work for Shredder/Casey as well.

Then you have April. I am betting the body base is available for her if you look at NECAs batman returns Catwoman etc. I am sure they want to produce other female 1/4 scales too for Marvel.

All of the Foot Soilders in the movie were the smae besides a few different weapons. NECA will just make one foot soilder at this scale.

[RaphaelinSTL]

So are we thinking we probably won't get a teaser of these guys until possibly Toy Fair next year?

[Panther10]

So are we thinking we probably won't get a teaser of these guys until possibly Toy Fair next year?

I think NYCC is a safer bet

[cloud]

I am going to wager that we get 2 or 3 different foot soldiers. Different weapons and heads/masks etc. Maybe 1 foot with enough accessories to make them look different enough. They will get plenty of mileage out of the male body tooling. Look what they have doing in daredevil/dr strange, batman stuff. I am sure the molds will work for Shredder/Casey as well.

Then you have April. I am betting the body base is available for her if you look at NECAs batman returns Catwoman etc. I am sure they want to produce other female 1/4 scales too for Marvel.

So far, the 1/4 scale figures don't share the same mold. DareDevil is different than Dr. Strange or any of the Batman figures.... So I don't know what you're talking about.
Catwoman's mold can't be used to make an April figure. Just because it's the same scale doesn't mean they can share the same mold.

[Ginrai]

Nobody has mentioned Raph has his hat and Jose Canseco bat standing in the background of that picture. Heh

[tmntfannumerouno]

Nobody has mentioned Raph has his hat and Jose Canseco bat standing in the background of that picture. Heh

This thread is about shredder and the foot soldiers. If you look at the other thread you can see that it is discussed there.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Man ... I must have NECA 1990 Turtles on the brain. Had a dream the other night that NECA finally released photos of the 1/4th Shredder and it ended up being the 1987 FW look ... and then we were all confused. :tlol:

It's still a pinch me moment that we're actually getting my favorite look for Shredder in an awesome figure form.

[Panther10]

Man ... I must have NECA 1990 Turtles on the brain. Had a dream the other night that NECA finally released photos of the 1/4th Shredder and it ended up being the 1987 FW look ... and then we were all confused. :tlol:

It's still a pinch me moment that we're actually getting my favorite look for Shredder in an awesome figure form.

I'm kind of ambivalent about the Shredder and foot ninja honestly. It was hard enough to not laugh at the movie version of shredder when you realize you are looking at a fully grown man who's wearing purple/magenta sequins thats covered in spikes and he has a leopard print cape. It's like something from "Hair Metal on Ice" Or maybe something leftover from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. I'm just not sure that this will translate well for the shredder or the foot clan in figure form.

[RaphaelinSTL]

It was hard enough to not laugh at the movie version of shredder when you realize you are looking at a fully grown man who's wearing purple/magenta sequins thats covered in spikes and he has a leopard print cape.

To each their own for sure. I feel like you can laugh at anything within popular geek culture if you remove yourself from it.

Honestly, Shredder in the 1990 movie always feels like a dangerous threat every time I watch it and a legitimate badass. I'm confident that both the Foot and Shredder will turn out incredible.

[EddieNES]

To each their own for sure. I feel like you can laugh at anything within popular geek culture if you remove yourself from it.

Honestly, Shredder in the 1990 movie always feels like a dangerous threat every time I watch it and a legitimate badass. I'm confident that both the Foot and Shredder will turn out incredible.

I always thought Shredder was a badass as well. Then I watched Ni**a Turtles. Now that's the only Shredder I see and hear when I see the movie version.

"Look into my eyes, now look at this motherf'ing left." :tlol:

[MikeandRaph87]

I wonder if Shredder is going to come with the cape he wore at the beginning of the film? I'm sure the sculpt will mostly be based on his look at the final battle of the movie.

What an iconic look this version had.

You bring up an interesting point, I always wondered what happened to his cape in the film. It disappeared my the midpoint without explanation. Was there any reason ever given?

[Powder]

It's ill advised to do ninjutsu in a cape.

[Candy Kappa]

The cape was for theatrics to impress the kids that would be future Foot Ninja, only Batman can do Ninjutsu in a cape :lol:

[mikeyatemypizza]

The cape was for theatrics to impress the kids that would be future Foot Ninja, only Batman can do Ninjutsu in a cape :lol:

And the Batusi. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsYA8Gr5NTY

[Candy Kappa]

Batusi and the Cur-Lee maneuver is the ultimate Ninja technique.

[d_osborn]

To each their own for sure. I feel like you can laugh at anything within popular geek culture if you remove yourself from it.

Honestly, Shredder in the 1990 movie always feels like a dangerous threat every time I watch it and a legitimate badass. I'm confident that both the Foot and Shredder will turn out incredible.
Yeah-- that just means Shredder is super confident in his ninjitsu AND then-modern 90's fashion. The Shredder costume design is essentially a FAB pink sequined Foot soldier suit, anyway. :lol:

It's easily my favorite adaptation of the character. Hopefully NECA doesn't tone down the more... eclectic elements of the design.

Any accessory theories/wishlists? Spear and cape, obviously. Perhaps a CRT TV with a dagger lodged in the screen? Loose Dragon Doji headband for him to hold? A can of turtle soup?

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

A can of Chef Boyardee is more like it :tlol:

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yeah-- that just means Shredder is super confident in his ninjitsu AND then-modern 90's fashion. The Shredder costume design is essentially a FAB pink sequined Foot soldier suit, anyway. :lol:

It's easily my favorite adaptation of the character. Hopefully NECA doesn't tone down the more... eclectic elements of the design.

Any accessory theories/wishlists? Spear and cape, obviously. Perhaps a CRT TV with a dagger lodged in the screen? Loose Dragon Doji headband for him to hold? A can of turtle soup?

Hahaha! For sure ... he's a trendsetter. :tlol:

I think my main wants are the spear and the cape ... but getting a dagger or even the April drawn portrait of Leonardo (...."they'reeeee BACK!") would be awesome.

[Powder]

I'm guessing he won't have his cape, but it'd sure be badass if he did. Metallic zebra stripes & all.

[super curry max]

I'm guessing he won't have his cape, but it'd sure be badass if he did. Metallic zebra stripes & all.

That will be for the re-release. Like Raph with coat. Why give it to us the first time when they can get our money twice!

[Powder]

Wouldn't surprise me. :tlol: But hopefully they won't go that route.

[Sorso]

https://s26.postimg.org/cn7rfe4o9/IMG_3847.jpg
Looks like Shredder is in the works

[RaphaelinSTL]

https://s26.postimg.org/cn7rfe4o9/IMG_3847.jpg
Looks like Shredder is in the works

YESSSSS!!!! Where'd you find that image?!

[Sorso]

YESSSSS!!!! Where'd you find that image?!

From the sculptor of our beloved Turtles' personal instagram

[JonesyKitty]

From the sculptor of our beloved Turtles' personal instagram

What's his username?

[Sorso]

What's his username?

Can't tell you this, he uses a pseudonym, but it won't be too hard for you to find him. You may try to search by the elements in the pic I posted

[RaphaelinSTL]

I wonder when we'll start seeing anymore hints and teaser photos in the upcoming months.

If I had to guess, I feel like the Foot Soldiers will be the first to be released ... followed by Shredder.

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

I wonder if they will sculpt a generic Asian head to go under the Dragon Doji mask :tlol:

[tmntfannumerouno]

I wonder if they will sculpt a generic Asian head to go under the Dragon Doji mask :tlol:

Why? The majority of the foot from the first movie were punk white kids.

[AquaParade]

Seeing as I’m only getting one of these, I wonder if there’s anyway they can convince me to pick the foot soldier over shredder.

[Antnee13420]

It’s prolly safe to say we will see the shredder and foot at sdcc or an early spring toy fair. I just wish we’d get some teasers asap

[RaphaelinSTL]

Seeing as I’m only getting one of these, I wonder if there’s anyway they can convince me to pick the foot soldier over shredder.

I'm wondering if it's possible that they might sell the Foot Soldiers at a lower price point? Maybe there's different versions that come with different weapons, so there's more of an incentive to pick up more than just one Foot Soldier?

It’s prolly safe to say we will see the shredder and foot at sdcc or an early spring toy fair. I just wish we’d get some teasers asap

Yeah, I'm holding out hope for something at spring toy fair since that was when Donnie made his first sneak preview back in 2016.

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

Why? The majority of the foot from the first movie were punk white kids.

No, you saw a lot of white and black kids get recruited after they'd gotten things off the ground and were just looking for grunts. The older, more "experienced" Foot were probably mostly Asian kids, like the one Tatsu knocked out.

[Coro]

Anyone seen any updates? That instagram account or anything?

[Bmaga123]

Anyone seen any updates? That instagram account or anything?

Trevor has been working on the sculpt and Shredder is looking incredible! We will be getting the cape as well in fact Trevor asked me my thoughts on what the material used in the movie is. Any thoughts?

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

Always thought it was garbage bag plastic on top of a wire frame to further the gritty, lacking in resources image the Foot Clan has in the movies. :tlol:

[Coro]

Trevor has been working on the sculpt and Shredder is looking incredible! We will be getting the cape as well in fact Trevor asked me my thoughts on what the material used in the movie is. Any thoughts?

Do we get to see how incredible it looks?

[d_osborn]

Trevor has been working on the sculpt and Shredder is looking incredible! We will be getting the cape as well in fact Trevor asked me my thoughts on what the material used in the movie is. Any thoughts?

I'm pretty sure I have some reference... will have to dig around. It's essentially a 90s fever dream zebra pattern of black and metallic/shiny silver.

[Bmaga123]

Do we get to see how incredible it looks?

I wish I could share the pictures but I was told I cannot share them yet I'm sorry. When he gives me the ok I will share them immediately.

I'm pretty sure I have some reference... will have to dig around. It's essentially a 90s fever dream zebra pattern of black and metallic/shiny silver.

Awesome thanks this seems to be the toughest part of his outfit to figure out for 1/4 scale. Shredder is actually being sculpted in 1/6 scale then will be scaled up to 1/4.

Always thought it was garbage bag plastic on top of a wire frame to further the gritty, lacking in resources image the Foot Clan has in the movies. :tlol:

I can totally see that as well!

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

Awesome thanks this seems to be the toughest part of his outfit to figure out for 1/4 scale. Shredder is actually being sculpted in 1/6 scale then will be scaled up to 1/4.

That's interesting. They're going to scale it up using a 3D printer or something?

Coro has more Trenchcoat Raphael and Casey Jones prop replica masks stocked, so while these were supposedly delayed, maybe they are trying to drop them by Christmas. Word on the street is that NECA has received their boxed Trenchcoat Raphael sample and he will ship anytime.

[Leotheleader]

arent they doing the "baby turtles" 4 pack as well, lots in interesting stuff from Neca coming out.

[RaphaelinSTL]

arent they doing the "baby turtles" 4 pack as well, lots in interesting stuff from Neca coming out.

Yep ... I'm not sure when that is going to drop as that was expected in an "accessory" pack that included Mikey's nunchuck hand.

[Leotheleader]

Yep ... I'm not sure when that is going to drop as that was expected in an "accessory" pack that included Mikey's nunchuck hand.

right on can't wait for that.

[AquaParade]

Always thought it was garbage bag plastic on top of a wire frame to further the gritty, lacking in resources image the Foot Clan has in the movies. :tlol:

As a kid, I always just assumed it was some kind of hybrid trashbag-cape. As ridiculous as it sounds, I thought it was sort of cool. It just fit the aesthetic I suppose.

The Shredder was taking the children from home's in which they were considered trash and treasuring them as part of his Foot Clan. There.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Anyone know of any more updates for these guys? I know Trevor has been working on the sculpts, but I'm way too excited and hoping for some news soon!

Like most have said already, I'm assuming Toy Fair at this point.

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

Yep ... I'm not sure when that is going to drop as that was expected in an "accessory" pack that included Mikey's nunchuck hand.

It is slated for March. You can pre-order it from Coro, or from me on my eBay page.

Disappointing that we haven't seen any prototype pictures yet.

[Coro]

It is slated for March. You can pre-order it from Coro, or from me on my eBay page.

Disappointing that we haven't seen any prototype pictures yet.

Just an FYI my site, SpaceMonkeyToys.com, is moving to a free shipping model in the US for 2018 and beyond. You can see the details on my home page. Take advantage of this for the 1/4 scale stuff you might need or any other awesome TMNT stuff. The accessory packs are now available there.

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

Will you be offering more Casey Jones masks?

[Coro]

Will you be offering more Casey Jones masks?

The order cut off from NECA is long past. If they re-supply I can order more if there is a demand. I basically carry this stuff for myself and my dromers-it doesnt really fit my marvel legends stuff which is my primary business.

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

As a seller this stuff is hit or miss. I sold a ton of Casey masks but only one Ooze canister. I hope you'll order a lot of Shredders and Foot Soldiers when they become available for pre-order.

[Coro]

As a seller this stuff is hit or miss. I sold a ton of Casey masks but only one Ooze canister. I hope you'll order a lot of Shredders and Foot Soldiers when they become available for pre-order.

I plan to do 10-20 of shredder depending on how it turns out, but wont go over 10 on the foot.

[mikemgmve]

Curious if anyone has any defective issues with their Henson Turtles?

I pre-ordered and received all 4 directly from Entertainment Earth over he last year and a half. They've been great - even replacing my Leonardo who had a paint rub from the factory.

I recently noticed my Raphael has developed moisture on the inside of the package. All 4 were left at my doorstep - completely in the shade, all 4 have been stored in the same place in my apartment - not in any direct, or really any indirect sunlight - and he's the only one that's developed this.

I have an email out to EE customer service to see if they would offer a replacement when the next batch is released in February - but am prepared for them not to offer that as well. No harm in asking. If not, I might reach out directly to NECA.

My assumption is somewhere in the manufacturing/distribution/shipping process - he was left in a very hot place for a long time and some degradation to the plastic/paint occured? Just curious if it happened to others, etc.

[RaphaelinSTL]

A little over a month away from Toy Fair where I'm sure we'll see some new updates on the Shredder and the Foot!

Curious if anyone has any defective issues with their Henson Turtles?

I pre-ordered and received all 4 directly from Entertainment Earth over he last year and a half. They've been great - even replacing my Leonardo who had a paint rub from the factory.

I recently noticed my Raphael has developed moisture on the inside of the package. All 4 were left at my doorstep - completely in the shade, all 4 have been stored in the same place in my apartment - not in any direct, or really any indirect sunlight - and he's the only one that's developed this.

I have an email out to EE customer service to see if they would offer a replacement when the next batch is released in February - but am prepared for them not to offer that as well. No harm in asking. If not, I might reach out directly to NECA.

My assumption is somewhere in the manufacturing/distribution/shipping process - he was left in a very hot place for a long time and some degradation to the plastic/paint occured? Just curious if it happened to others, etc.

Not so much with these figures as I've opened all of them ... but something similar happened to one of my Dark Knight collection Movie Masters figures when I left them in the box. The Joker started getting some weird moisture throughout his right leg and arm and it's still pretty bad actually. I'm not the expert, but that situation can just happen sometimes from what I understand.

[d_osborn]

Could you guys shove some tiny silica gel packets without breaking the tape or messing up the boxes? Might help with the moisture.

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

I am surprised we haven't gotten any WIP pics yet in all honesty.

[xZAOx]

ToyFair next month. I'd expect to see reveals then. Or at least some updates.

[Autbot_Benz]

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5m5 minutes ago

NECA Retweeted Eddie

hoping to show either him or foot, depends which one is closer to final

Looks like Shredder or Foot will be shown at toy fair

[RaphaelinSTL]

Nice! Fingers crossed that Shred head is the first one done!

[RaphaelinSTL]

Dang

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/956972364348182528

Maybe Shredder and the Foot won't be ready by Toy Fair after all ...

[xZAOx]

That's a shame. I wish they'd at least show photos at ToyFair of what they have so far.

[RaphaelinSTL]

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/963909638570827777

Though it's just speculation at this point, Randy kind of hinted towards a possibility of a Shredder helmet from the 1990 movie being made. :teek:

[d_osborn]

If they do their research, I'm 110% down for this.

Where's Geoff?!

[RaphaelinSTL]

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/974336248876797953

Most recent update in regards to Shredder / Foot. Nothing new ... but hopefully everything is coming along together okay.

[d_osborn]

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/974336248876797953

Most recent update in regards to Shredder / Foot. Nothing new ... but hopefully everything is coming along together okay.
Other than a 10-part Ken Burns documentary on the production of the first movie, this is my MOST WANTED chunk of TMNT.

Take all the time you need, NECA. Blow us away. 8)

[xZAOx]

I'm hoping that, given the guy that was doing it is no longer working for NECA, that it's not seriously delayed (or ends up being canceled).

So sick of collector-oriented TMNT lines never really growing much past the 4 turtles.

[King Kahn]

I'm hoping that, given the guy that was doing it is no longer working for NECA, that it's not seriously delayed (or ends up being canceled).

So sick of collector-oriented TMNT lines never really growing much past the 4 turtles.

hadn't heard the scultor left. When did that happen?

[xZAOx]

hadn't heard the scultor left. When did that happen?

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=1750381&postcount=2887

That's from the big NECA 1/4 scale thread.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Other than a 10-part Ken Burns documentary on the production of the first movie, this is my MOST WANTED chunk of TMNT.

Take all the time you need, NECA. Blow us away. 8)

PREACH!!!! Same with me on both accounts.

I'm hoping that, given the guy that was doing it is no longer working for NECA, that it's not seriously delayed (or ends up being canceled).

So sick of collector-oriented TMNT lines never really growing much past the 4 turtles.

Oh man ... I sincerely hope that's not the case. Randy can be very candid on Twitter, so it may be a duty to pose the question to him if this series will be delayed with Trevor leaving. Hopefully not as I'm holding faith that a situation like that could only be worst case scenario.

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

Highly doubtful. Just annoyed that the baby turtle pack has been sculpted for nearly a year and still hasn't dropped. We'll be lucky to see the next figure in time for Christmas.

Tokka told me Trevor was the main sculptor for the TMNT line but not the only one.

[RaphaelinSTL]

So we're probably looking at a June / early summer release date for the Foot and then possibly a September / fall release for Shredder, eh?

Things could always change ... but that seems like the most "guesstimate" worthy release time frame.

[Ginrai]

Trevor has been working on the sculpt and Shredder is looking incredible! We will be getting the cape as well in fact Trevor asked me my thoughts on what the material used in the movie is. Any thoughts?

I know this is an older post I’m answering, but can’t hurt right? I’m watching secret of the ooze on blu ray currently, and he has that cape on for a little longer than the first movie....it really does look like the same prop, but I can’t tell if the ribs are in it to make those gnarly folds...as for fabric, it looks like sateen (Sp?) not satin.

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

So we're probably looking at a June / early summer release date for the Foot and then possibly a September / fall release for Shredder, eh?

Things could always change ... but that seems like the most "guesstimate" worthy release time frame.

It's already almost April. We would have seen pre-orders go up for it already if that were the case.

[RaphaelinSTL]

It's already almost April. We would have seen pre-orders go up for it already if that were the case.

Good point ... Leonardo was released in June and his pre-order went up around February. Looks like I'm way off there.

[RaphaelinSTL]

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/981283444050231296

Oh man ... it may be a Shredder Christmas this year.

[xZAOx]

Great to hear!

[inaheap]

I took it as pre-order would be available. Maybe I'm just a pessimist though. I'm hoping it means maybe we will get some pics world turtle day though.

Also I've been told May for the baby pack.

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

This is disappointing. You would think they would be trying to crank this stuff out quicker.

[RaphaelinSTL]

This is disappointing. You would think they would be trying to crank this stuff out quicker.

Can't rush perfection?

https://media4.giphy.com/media/104vPBH8buV9vy/200.gif

[d_osborn]

This is disappointing. You would think they would be trying to crank this stuff out quicker.
Think of it this way-- the more time, the better quality. The better quality, the more money you can make schlepping flipped accessories. :D

[go_ninja84]

Think of it this way-- the more time, the better quality. The better quality, the more money you can make schlepping flipped accessories. :D
LMFAO....thants a good one

[Welmanshire]

This is disappointing. You would think they would be trying to crank this stuff out quicker.
This stuff is coming out a lot quicker than a lot of other franchises from Neca tbh

[Coro]

This stuff is coming out a lot quicker than a lot of other franchises from Neca tbh

I have a feeling that the margins are just insane on the 1/4 scale line. If you check Amazon or eBay you can see that the TMNT are the only 1/4 scale figures that are really holding their value. Just look at the Homecoming Spider-Man or the Doctor Strange. They have fallen below 80 retail in some cases.

I think this incentivizes them to crank out this line in far faster fashion. In addition, they are building an excellent distribution for the 1/4 scale line as a whole by moving the volume they are.

[Antnee13420]

I can’t figure out how to post a screen shot but on Neca Instagram there’s a recent pic of the 4 turtles and In the comment neca responds shredder will be at sdcc.

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

You could just take a picture of your screen with another mobile device. Just turn your camera flash off.

Even if he's at SDCC he won't show up until right around Christmas probably.

[Antnee13420]

You could just take a picture of your screen with another mobile device. Just turn your camera flash off.

Even if he's at SDCC he won't show up until right around Christmas probably.


At this point a sneak peak at sdcc would be enough for me right now. If it’s out by Xmas great! I just hope they nail it which I expect that they will.

[RaphaelinSTL]

New update from NECA regarding the 1/4th scale and Dimension X figures after Trevor's departure.

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/991710670759563264

[eastlos217]

New update from NECA regarding the 1/4th scale and Dimension X figures after Trevor's departure.

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/991710670759563264

well, atleast there is hope. i do hope they take time and make it something worth dying for. Especially shredder since he is so iconic.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Looks like we're sure getting our first debut of Shredder at SDCC! Woohoo!

[OrokuYoshiFilms]

Would it be a waste of time to hope they shrink these down to 7" scale as well?

[TheMasterTurtle]

Would it be a waste of time to hope they shrink these down to 7" scale as well?

Not at all. Just expect a con only release

[xZAOx]

Neca is really big into milking a mold to death, heh. It's why I'm not confident that we'll ever get a Splinter of any sort from them.

So yeah - I expect anything in the quarter scale to get a smaller release too.

[rh608]

Shredder and Foot to be featured at SDCC 2018

https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/1006943750508236800

[bwwd]

Amazing ! Cant wait, most exciting TMNT years ever :D

[Psycho50501]

Neca is really big into milking a mold to death, heh. It's why I'm not confident that we'll ever get a Splinter of any sort from them.

So yeah - I expect anything in the quarter scale to get a smaller release too.

They'll do Splinter. Randy said when they first revealed Donnie that he wanted to make an Splinter. So It will likely happen.

[inaheap]

Think they'll bring Shredder even if he is not done?

[Psycho50501]

Think they'll bring Shredder even if he is not done?

He'll be done his body is done. All they have to add us head,gaunlets,and thicker belt

Randy already confirmed that Shredder will be there.

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

My faith in them will be restored if they can get both of these out by the end of the year.

[Candy Kappa]

Figures that'll be barely done sculpting for SDCC and you expect them to be out this year?

You do know that neca are not a bunch of wizards, right?

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

I would hope they would have one of them out by Christmas, which is only s little under six months away.

[Discogod]

Even if the figure is completely sculpted, it's still got to be manufactured, which is at least a 6-month turnaround from start to finish.

I'd be very surprised if these hit retail before April '19.

[cloud]

Keep in mind an action figure from an American company typically takes about a year to get manufactured. More if it's a smaller company like NECA.
Unless they get rushed and usually that ends up with more QC issues.

[Psycho50501]

Figures that'll be barely done sculpting for SDCC and you expect them to be out this year?

You do know that neca are not a bunch of wizards, right?

Sculpting was done along time ago like In January.

[stcardinal]

Pretty sure Foot will be out later this year or early 2019. The figures put out will be near final.

[psychturtle]

I’d put my money on them being out late November or December this year’s.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yeah, I'm hoping for a holiday release for Shredder.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Welp.

Spoke too soon ... looks like Shredder won't be at SDCC after all. (https://twitter.com/NECA_TOYS/status/1016674481018990592)

"Foot Soldier will be on display, Shredder is not ready to be shown yet"

[djmajin]

looks like no Shredder for SDCC

@NECA_TOYS
5m5 minutes ago

NECA Retweeted CHEEZYSPAM

Foot Soldier will be on display, Shredder is not ready to be shown yet

[Psycho50501]

Yeah, I'm hoping for a holiday release for Shredder.

We'd hope but if they are not showing shredder whats the damn hold up his body is done. and the sculpting his done/

[Turnstone]

No Shredder at SDCC? There goes most of my excitement for SDCC. They have had a year to get him done. Just pay Trevor what he deserves to get him back and get this done already.

[Psycho50501]

No Shredder at SDCC? There goes most of my excitement for SDCC. They have had a year to get him done. Just pay Trevor what he deserves to get him back and get this done already.

I spoke to one of the sculptors and he told me is that the factory is dragging their feet over Shredder's details I guess. But It'll be worth the wait.

[Psycho50501]

Another Foot Preview

https://scontent.ffod1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37032743_10156467755934346_3447711509973565440_n.j pg?_nc_cat=0&oh=57563d228846dfe57c677bfb546b10e3&oe=5B9F6D27

[d_osborn]

I spoke to one of the sculptors and he told me is that the factory is dragging their feet over Shredder's details I guess. But It'll be worth the wait.
Hopefully they'll take their time and get it right.

GORGEOUS new Foot teaser!!!!

[Psycho50501]

Hopefully they'll take their time and get it right.

GORGEOUS new Foot teaser!!!!

I'm sure they will. They wouldn't have delayed the reveal if it was up to their quality. Must of not been happy with it so sent it back to the factory to tweak it or something.

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yeah, I mean ... Shredder was the thing I was looking forward to the most for SDCC and NECA but I'd rather them take their time and get it right than rush it out.

[rh608]

And here we go . . .

[rh608]

". . . I want you all to become full members of the Foot . . ."

[Candy Kappa]

I love it that he got the axe

[EddieNES]

Looks amazing waist up. The legs look off to me, too skinny I think.

[Raph]

I love him.
Yes the legs look a little skinny, but there are many different footsoldiers.

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg

[SilverNinja]

This figure looks great, depending upon the angle of the photo. There are things I love about it and then other things I feel could have been done slightly better. Either way, I am buying one for my collection.

[Coro]

I love him.
Yes the legs look a little skinny, but there are many different footsoldiers.

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg

Dont forget that SpaceMonkeyToys.com will carry these as soon as we can.

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

As will thegreatesttmnturtlessellerever on ebay.

[d_osborn]

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg
I noticed that, as well. The accuracy is SOOOOOOOO good otherwise... minor nitpick. Super excited to get my hands on one. Two. Okay, maybe three....

[Coro]

I love him.
Yes the legs look a little skinny, but there are many different footsoldiers.

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg

Keep in mind that they aren't finished yet. A simple peice of cloth between the parts solves the minor issue. And if they dont fix it? Its and easy fix if you are that concerned.

[rh608]

Good news is that Randy essentially confirmed that the Foot and Shredder will be done in 7" figures for a conventionexclusive next year, but that of course we have to wait for more 1/4 scale figures to come out. He has been adamant about the line continuing but has been cryptic about what characters. With Judith Hoag being so prevalent at conventions herself promoting her run as April it's bound to be the case that she allow NECA to license her likeness. I am also assuming that a Casey Jones will turn up and I am sure that Randy will come through on his original desire to do Splinter. And I believe they could pull a textured one off instead of a solid mold. Look at how they did the texture fury Gizmo. So, all in all we can expect the line to keep continuing. Only thing is folk have to be prepared to either be disappointed on the exclusives being exclusive or plan to get to one of these conventions to grab them in person if they have no luck during the pre-sales.

[twopinacoladas]

Looks really good.

[inaheap]

I love him.
Yes the legs look a little skinny, but there are many different footsoldiers.

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg

I figure that was to allow for better articulation of the hand and wrist.

[mikeyatemypizza]

As will thegreatesttmnturtlessellerever on ebay.

You spelled scalper wrong.

[d_osborn]

You spelled scalper wrong.
Dirty, dirty flippers.

[go_ninja84]

You spelled scalper wrong.
LMFAO....love that one

[bwwd]

http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/Foot-Soldier-Quarter-Scale-1.jpg
http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/Foot-Soldier-Quarter-Scale-4.jpg
http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/Foot-Soldier-Quarter-Scale-6.jpg
Yeah hes on skinny side too much, would look better with more volume in hip and bicep area but you can always give him some clothes.

[Powder]

Spoiler that ish. Jesus. Looks sooooo nice, though.

[Panther10]

Keep in mind, a 15-21 year old human male is supposed to be under that garb. Muscle tone would be well defined but don't expect this foot soldier to be super jacked or at peak human levels when it comes to strength. He's still a teenager at the end of the day.

[stcardinal]

Kind of wish they had painted eyes behind the mask, it would have given it that realism

[EddieNES]

Foot Soldier is up on BBTS.

$119

[go_ninja84]

Are those mouth holes accurate? I don't remember seeing them in the movie and I have not seen a scene with them. At least not with that silver outline.

[Candy Kappa]

Are those mouth holes accurate? I don't remember seeing them in the movie and I have not seen a scene with them. At least not with that silver outline.

Yeah, the mouth holes are accurate

[d_osborn]

Yeah, the mouth holes are accurate
For the price point, the accuracy is crazy high. Equal to the 1/4 1990 TMNT, imo. REALLY glad to see the ratty looking cloth being used for the headband.

[stcardinal]

Pretty disappointed we didn't get to see Shredder. Even just pieces of him would have been great. But at least now I know what to expect with the body.

[Ginrai]

I love him.
Yes the legs look a little skinny, but there are many different footsoldiers.

What bothers me more (and it's a little detail) is that on the armguard, the hand and arm part are 2 seperate pieces.
I own a real prop armguard and the hand and armpart are attached to eachother as one piece.

http://www.tmntautographs.com/photos/prop-foot-armguard.jpg

........do you mean you’re disappointed that they didn’t paint that flesh area of the back of his hand grey, or that it’s not a solid thing? I’m just curious because if it was literally one piece than we’d have stiff wrists and not be able to have good pose ability.

[TMNTFanatic4Life]

I don't have any of these Neca TMNT, but Shredder is definitely the one I'm going to get whenever it's released. That's the one I want the most.

[Coro]

FOOT SOLDIER Pre-Orders are up over at SpaceMonkeyToys.com

Don't forget your dromer discount code for 5% savings

I am creating a post over in BST

https://www.SpaceMonkeyToys.com/collections/neca/products/neca-1-4-scale-18-tmnt-movie-foot-soldier

[Dizmone]

FOOT SOLDIER Pre-Orders are up over at SpaceMonkeyToys.com

Don't forget your dromer discount code for 5% savings

I am creating a post over in BST

https://www.SpaceMonkeyToys.com/collections/neca/products/neca-1-4-scale-18-tmnt-movie-foot-soldier

Was waiting for this post. Pre-order submitted!

[bwwd]

http://funkyimg.com/i/2JKXQ.jpg
would be great if they would do eye meshes separately so we could see through

[Coro]

Was waiting for this post. Pre-order submitted!

Thanks for the support! These are moving fast and I am only ordering a small number assuming that the foot will sell slower than the turtles did. If I run out of my order I still have the ability to bring in more for the next few weeks on the same PO.

[xZAOx]

Thanks for the support! These are moving fast and I am only ordering a small number assuming that the foot will sell slower than the turtles did. If I run out of my order I still have the ability to bring in more for the next few weeks on the same PO.

"Unable to find a valid discount matching the code entered" when I use "dromer". Am I missing something?

[Coro]

"Unable to find a valid discount matching the code entered" when I use "dromer". Am I missing something?

Thats not the correct code

[xZAOx]

....are you going to tell me the code?

[RaphaelinSTL]

So based on Randy's comments on Pixel Dan's video ... we can expect Shredder in early 2019? I've been saving up some Amazon money for when this guy gets released, so if anything ... a little bit of a longer delay totally works in my favor after the 2018 holidays. :tlol:

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

....are you going to tell me the code?

Try Technodrome.

[AquaParade]

Ya know, I really don't think that The Foot figure lives up to the quality of the turtles. I don't want to be too harsh, because it looks pretty good. I like the textures.

I think areas like the legs/hips and separated wrist-guards looks a bit awkward. I'd also have liked to see something more done with the "bug-eyes".

[Candy Kappa]

Not sure how they could do the eyes better, real metal mesh or translucent plastic with painted mesh on?

metal mesh that small would probably end up hiding the eyes anyway or be too expensive and translucent plastic with painted mesh could easily look bad.

[xZAOx]

Ya know, I really don't think that The Foot figure lives up to the quality of the turtles. I don't want to be too harsh, because it looks pretty good. I like the textures.

I think areas like the legs/hips and separated wrist-guards looks a bit awkward. I'd also have liked to see something more done with the "bug-eyes".

Agreed. It looks good, but not as knockout as the turtles. The turtles looked like they walked off the screen, and some people have taken amazing pictures where it almost looks like it's the costumes. This, even with the best pictures, is still obviously a toy.

I think a lot of it is, as you said, the legs/hip/waist area. I would have rather seen cloth goods myself.

[bwwd]

They could of done rubber mesh painted silver for eyes and glued on top of mask so we could see eyes behind mesh.

[d_osborn]

They could of done rubber mesh painted silver for eyes and glued on top of mask so we could see eyes behind mesh.
That sounds like a QC recipe for disaster.

[bwwd]

yeah probably, NECA products arent of great quality control paintwise especially, too bad cause its not their fault, chinese workers are being lazy but i know they got it hard out there in china in these factories.

[tmntfannumerouno]

yeah probably, NECA products arent of great quality control paintwise especially, too bad cause its not their fault, chinese workers are being lazy but i know they got it hard out there in china in these factories.

They can change factories. QC problems aren’t a new occurrence so they’ve had plenty of time to correct the problem.

[eastlos217]

They could of done rubber mesh painted silver for eyes and glued on top of mask so we could see eyes behind mesh.

i agree. i didnt like how the neck looks either

[d_osborn]

i agree. i didnt like how the neck looks either
What's wrong with the neck?

[cloud]

yeah probably, NECA products arent of great quality control paintwise especially, too bad cause its not their fault, chinese workers are being lazy but i know they got it hard out there in china in these factories.
Dont know how much you know about production but of course its NECA's responsibility.
They have to over look cost and QC. Which ultimately went for lower cost than QC.

[bwwd]

I think turtles looked better than foot soldier cause they were Trevor's work and not all sculptors are good with bigger scale.
His head is a bit too big, shoulder joints too small like hip joints, legs too skinny, these are issues that should be addresed in first stages of sculpting before adding detail but i guess there was no one to overlook the process and point out issues, thats why secrecy of it and not showing any progress pics is not always a good idea.

[Raph]

........do you mean you’re disappointed that they didn’t paint that flesh area of the back of his hand grey, or that it’s not a solid thing? I’m just curious because if it was literally one piece than we’d have stiff wrists and not be able to have good pose ability.

They could have gone for the realistic aproach, make the armguard one piece and rubbery, so that when you move the wrist it bends along with it

[bwwd]

I believe he should look more like this, just average build.
http://funkyimg.com/i/2JVrr.gif

[Turnstone]

Wow, that does look better. It would actually be nice if they had two different versions with slightly different builds just for those of us that want to buy more than one.

[tmntfannumerouno]

Dont know how much you know about production but of course its NECA's responsibility.
They have to over look cost and QC. Which ultimately went for lower cost than QC.

It’s comments like this that makes me wish there was a like button. Finally somebody gets it.👍

[d_osborn]

I believe he should look more like this, just average build.
http://funkyimg.com/i/2JVrr.gif
Fantastic mockup. I agree 110%.

[stcardinal]

I think turtles looked better than foot soldier cause they were Trevor's work and not all sculptors are good with bigger scale.
His head is a bit too big, shoulder joints too small like hip joints, legs too skinny, these are issues that should be addresed in first stages of sculpting before adding detail but i guess there was no one to overlook the process and point out issues, thats why secrecy of it and not showing any progress pics is not always a good idea.

NECA has always had some issues with proportions especially for their lesser projects where it's not a labor of love. The detail of the foot looks really good but like you said, parts of him look extremely awkward. Not sure if it was done to accommodate Shredder so he won't look so fat similar to guys in suits needing to be smaller

[stcardinal]

I believe he should look more like this, just average build.
http://funkyimg.com/i/2JVrr.gif

One looks like an adult Foot the other a HS kid. I guess it depends on how you image them looking.

[d_osborn]

I was halfway hoping they would've used the chubby Foot in SOTO as the reference. :lol:

[Turnstone]

How the hell did that chubby Foot soldier from SOTO pass all the tests that Keno had to in order to join? Was there a secret pie eating stage that we weren’t allowed to see?

[bwwd]

Yea i tried to make him more on medium size but stuntmen in foot costumes were more on skinny side , heres more accurate version
http://funkyimg.com/i/2JXSZ.gif

[rh608]

I believe he should look more like this, just average build.
http://funkyimg.com/i/2JVrr.gif

Nailed it!

[rh608]

Pretty disappointed we didn't get to see Shredder. Even just pieces of him would have been great. But at least now I know what to expect with the body.

Me too. They surely had no issue showing a bunch of unfinished Alien and Predator figures. After a year of working on this sculpt Shredder's helmet better be extremely precise, along with everything else.

[rh608]

http://funkyimg.com/i/2JKXQ.jpg
would be great if they would do eye meshes separately so we could see through

I was really hoping for that! That's really the only thing that I can say I am 'disappointed' in. But it won't stop me from getting a few.

[OrokuYoshiFilms]

The pic does look more accurate but I think the figure is built like that for the sake of articulation...

[Psycho50501]

I think turtles looked better than foot soldier cause they were Trevor's work and not all sculptors are good with bigger scale.
His head is a bit too big, shoulder joints too small like hip joints, legs too skinny, these are issues that should be addresed in first stages of sculpting before adding detail but i guess there was no one to overlook the process and point out issues, thats why secrecy of it and not showing any progress pics is not always a good idea.

Ummm Trevor sculpted the Foot and Shredder as well. Keep in mind of of the Foot were Teenagers so of course there gonna be skinny.

[propguy]

Ummm Trevor sculpted the Foot and Shredder as well. Keep in mind of of the Foot were Teenagers so of course there gonna be skinny.

And depending on Trevors contract with neca, it may be why they couldn't show of his sculpting untill they reached an agreement if the work belonged to him as a contractor. If he was a neca employee, the work belonged to neca and there's no excuse for being so delayed.

[Raph]

Neca said somewhere that they want to show a Shredder preview this month. Looking forward to that!

[tmntfannumerouno]

Neca said somewhere that they want to show a Shredder preview this month. Looking forward to that!

NECA shredder preview
http://news.toyark.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2018/07/Foot-Soldier-Quarter-Scale-4.jpg
Now imagine this with a cape and armor = shredder 👌

[RaphaelinSTL]

Neca said somewhere that they want to show a Shredder preview this month. Looking forward to that!

Yeah, I'm hoping we get a full reveal soon as well!

[RaphaelinSTL]

Well ... August has come and gone and Randy hasn't really hinted anything about a Shredder reveal for this month so it may have to be a little bit later once again. I'm sure they wanted to make sure the focus was on the GameStop announcement and all, but I'm SO anxious to see this figure. I cannot wait to have him displayed with my other 1/4th scale TMNT.

[Dane E5R]

Soooo...

Are we sure they didn't just quit on this?

[go_ninja84]

Soooo...

Are we sure they didn't just quit on this?
i doubt that. even this far they still put alot of work into this and with everything they have been doing im betting they are still coming

[RaphaelinSTL]

Yeah I’m not sure what’s going on, Randy seems to not be answering any questions in regards to Shredder but he seems adamant that before any other suggestions come into fruition - it’s Shredder and the Foot. Maybe they’re just getting Shredder perfect? Not sure what’s causing the delay.

[inaheap]

Kinda been wondering on this too. Maybe they are afraid if they talk about Shredder people will pass on the foot.

[tmntfannumerouno]

Kinda been wondering on this too. Maybe they are afraid if they talk about Shredder people will pass on the foot.

I’m still waiting for news on the dimension x set.

[inaheap]

I’m still waiting for news on the dimension x set.

I'm probably more concerned with that not happening. I really dig those. Plus I'm 4-6 inch scale person in general.

But I figured that was another thread. :D

[Leonardo87]

Maybe this would shed some light plus a sneak peak of Shredhead. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/making-NECA-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-toys

[bwwd]

Well... his mouthplate looks like it was dropped
http://funkyimg.com/i/2LAMb.gif

[Candy Kappa]

Shredder might get his tanto as a accessory, that's pretty cool.

[inaheap]

Well... his mouthplate looks like it was dropped
http://funkyimg.com/i/2LAMb.gif

I'm hoping it comes off, and was just loose. Looks great either way to me though.

[RaphaelinSTL]

YES!!!! This looks fantastic. Can't wait for this.

https://www.syfy.com/sites/syfy/files/styles/1100xauto/public/876f59be-7c2b-11e8-bb20-008cfa04491c_0.jpeg?itok=9rlZS6bX&timestamp=1537800329

[stcardinal]

YES!!!! This looks fantastic. Can't wait for this.

https://www.syfy.com/sites/syfy/files/styles/1100xauto/public/876f59be-7c2b-11e8-bb20-008cfa04491c_0.jpeg?itok=9rlZS6bX&timestamp=1537800329

It's cool that he even comes with the little dagger he tried to stab Splinter with.

I wonder if there'd be a place on his body to store it.

[tmntgeoff]

does anyone know if the armor would be removable or is this just when they were sculpting the pieces?

[tmntfannumerouno]

does anyone know if the armor would be removable or is this just when they were sculpting the pieces?

I think it’s just the new armor they were sculpting since it uses the same body as the foot soldier. It looks like he has a new neck though.

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

I wouldn't bank on a cape at this point but it would appear that the mask may wind up being removable.

[AquaParade]

My lord, having the cape would truly seal the deal for me. I don't need it, but if done right, it could really add gravitas to the look.

[d_osborn]

I don't need it, but if done right....
Lordy, I need it! Bring on the shiny silver zebra print cloaks!

If it's not included, it would be a relatively easy thing to work up. I've seen some larger Batman figures use a wire armature inside a cape for posing.

[rh608]

It's cool that he even comes with the little dagger he tried to stab Splinter with.

I wonder if there'd be a place on his body to store it.

In the back of his waistband tie where he pulls it from.

[Psycho50501]

I wouldn't bank on a cape at this point but it would appear that the mask may wind up being removable.

He's coming with an cape you can count on it. Neca wouldn't skip out on that.

[Antnee13420]

He's coming with an cape you can count on it. Neca wouldn't skip out on that.

They will release him without the cape. Then 6 months later announce a second shredder with a cape and a few more accessories🤣🤣🤣

[D Piddy 1982]

He's coming with an cape you can count on it. Neca wouldn't skip out on that.

To be fair, we can't expect it. Toy companies that make movie accurate figures usually choose a scene to base the design on. So it could be 'final rooftop fight scene' Shredder (no cape). Or it could be 'Speech to young delinquents" Shredder (with cape).

I would not be at all surprised if he did not come with a cape.

Then again just thinking about it, wasn't someone from NECA on here asking info about the cape?? If so he will probably come with one...

[RaphaelinSTL]

Getting closer!

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45494959_2109453369117037_8940593885462134784_n.jp g?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=3f1bf485d244c57b11b02798f33e0382&oe=5C7962F0

[AquaParade]

DAMN. Balljoint aside (what can ya do?), that looks fantastic.

Thanks for sharing.

[d_osborn]

Getting closer!

https://scontent-ort2-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/45494959_2109453369117037_8940593885462134784_n.jp g?_nc_cat=107&_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.xx&oh=3f1bf485d244c57b11b02798f33e0382&oe=5C7962F0
I bet the gang at NECA never has to look for a miniature can opener! :lol:

LOOKS AWESOME!!!! I might have to hit mine with a little glitter, but that's cool.

[RaphaelinSTL]

I'm so excited for all the dynamic poses I'm going to get these guys in when Shredder finally arrives. What are we thinking? Early/late spring or early summer for a release for this guy? We're almost into December and we've already seen the Foot Soldier previews with no hint or idea on when that guy will be on sale. :ohwell:

Thankfully, I've been saving my Amazon cash rewards like crazy for when Shredder finally gets here and I can just pre order him from there.