NECA 2012 TMNT line

[Zulithe]

New subline, new thread! Let's go everyone!

https://i.postimg.cc/8P3QhQ3y/IMG-9712.jpg

[Dask]

I totally called it! (multiple times)

Finally, I can get an icecream kitty figure!

[jestergoblin]

Real curious how these are going to be painted/textured.

[Autbot_Benz]

That's cool they are doing 2012 turtles.


I can hear all the NECA fans who are sick of TMNT screaming right now :lol:

[2012Mikey]

I'd pay that price for Ice Cream Kitty alone :tgrin:

[RaphaelinSTL]

Not gonna lie, I'm surprised they're doing 2012! I thought maybe they'd stick to Mirage and '90s stuff, but the Last Ronin line blowing up felt like a chance to do more "modern" Turtles as well ... and that show is now 12 years old at this point, so probably a good call to get that market before someone else tries to jump in and scoop that line up. You know NECA will do it right.

I hope this doesn't affect the 1987 and '90s movie lines too much, but truthfully, it does feel like we're at a closing gap ... and there's really only a handful of Archie characters I'm interested in getting.

I enjoyed the 2012 series, but I never finished it. Think I got up to the middle of season 3? I'll have to go back from the beginning sometime.

[Snowglare]

Finally, someone's revisiting this series. I won't be replacing my Revos, but I'm looking forward to the first worthwhile figures of 2012 April, Splinter, Karai and more.

[Turnstone]

Grateful to see a line I have no interest in. Happy for those that are excited though. Keep expanding that Archie line first, NECA.

[Zachatello00]

Didn't imagine they'd skip 2k3, though, now that I think about it, I do seem to recall at least one of their guys talking about having an interest in covering the NICK cartoon. In any case, guess they decided to let Super7 have 2k3.

I'm not sure this line is for me, but I always enjoy seeing what NECA comes up with. Happy for those who are excited about this line.

[Otter]

Hmmm... I wonder if they'll do Usagi (you knew I was gonna say it).

[2012Mikey]

Maybe they'll start doing Rise figures after this? Probably not a big enough market, but hey, a guy can dream.

[I Crave Pizza No More]

On the one hand, what NECA is doing is pretty amazing. They've covered so much ground and made figures of so many characters.

On the other hand, it's gross over saturation. And it's still weird to me how there's this entire market out there to sell expensive toys to adults who will never play with them and, in many cases, won't even display them or open them. The rush to collect this stuff or to complete a collection seems as addictive as a drug. I'm so glad that I went cold turkey on NECA as soon as I realized it would be impossible to keep up with even one of the lines.

[Zulithe]

In pixel dan's newest NECA interview video that dropped around 6hr ago now, they confirmed that they already have the four turtles sculpted and two villains of "various sizes" and we can look forward to hopefully seeing more looks at NYCC later this year.

Trevor from NECA said the 2012 series is his favorite turtles interpretation, my man! So yeah, looks like there are some 2012 fans over at NECA so hopefully we'll be seeing quite a lot in this subline.

If I had to guess I'd say Snakeweed is probably one of the first villains they will do because he obviously has so much potential as a figure, plus he's quite unique compared to other villains we see across the TMNTverse.

What other villain could be in that first two? Well, they could go right to Shredder but I'm hoping they focus on some of the more unique characters that series has to offer, like Tigerclaw for example.

[Dask]

On the one hand, what NECA is doing is pretty amazing. They've covered so much ground and made figures of so many characters.

On the other hand, it's gross over saturation. And it's still weird to me how there's this entire market out there to sell expensive toys to adults who will never play with them and, in many cases, won't even display them or open them. The rush to collect this stuff or to complete a collection seems as addictive as a drug. I'm so glad that I went cold turkey on NECA as soon as I realized it would be impossible to keep up with even one of the lines.

I think some people are just fine with vintage (probably due to some kind of rationalized nostalgia hurdle), but folks like me have waited more than three decades to see this level of fidelity to the source material (e.g. toon, films, comics etc.).

But, I do admit that we've crossed the saturation point by a good margin.

[DonnieLaForge]

I loved the 2012 series. In fact, when I came upon those first, totally screen inaccurate (but on their own, bada$$ looking) Playmates 2012 series turtles on the first Walmart shipper to hit stores, that is truly what reignited my more than a decade long deep dive into TMNT collecting. I committed in that moment to finally collect a TMNT line in its entirety as a fulfillment of that childhood dream.

And I did. 100% complete - including all global variants - of Playmates 2012 series figures, carded/boxed. Plus another set opened. And complete set of vehicles/playsets, opened. And probably most proudly just because of how much more legwork it took a complete set of 2012 series Mega Bloks/Construx (with the exception of the not produced but probably production sampled final blind bag series).

It was the success of this series, and of its various toy lines and merchandising, that undoubtedly opened the door, no, floodgates to everything that has been going on since.

And yes, when NECA came along to finally bring us toon-accurate, film-accurate, comic-accurate figures, well, that's REALLY what I wanted to truly fulfill that childhood dream (alongside vintage too, the OG). Those 2012 turtles were the catalyst for it all.

Not only that but once I was trucking those toy aisles daily/weekly looking for 2012 figs, I was easily sucked into other side hustles. Black Series. Legends. Other NECA product. You name it, just about. I started an Instagram and distracted myself from the Trump situation with toy photography; toy collecting became my life.

Covid hit and I looked around and felt trapped by everything. Been working on offloading everything that was a dumb, frivolous distraction ever since. I even plan to sell my 2012 carded figures once I get to through the rest.

But as I've cut out nearly everything else, as a TMNT collector at heart, I stick selectively to these NECA dream fulfillment lines.

And the reason I told this story is this. As much as I love the 2012 show, and loved collecting its figures, I will never buy another piece of 2012 merch again (unless it's those production sample mega construx blind bag figures, lol). Not from NECA or anyone else. Been there, done that.

But I do feel perfectly happy to pass the torch from my generation of dream fulfillment lines to the next. In fact, NECA, I beg of you - finally finish and end the FW/90's lines for good so I can call it a dream fulfilled and move on. Smash the hell out of this 2012 line and make all those younger fans happy. It is time. Senior citizenry awaits!

[IMJ]

I think some people are just fine with vintage (probably due to some kind of rationalized nostalgia hurdle), but folks like me have waited more than three decades to see this level of fidelity to the source material (e.g. toon, films, comics etc.).

But, I do admit that we've crossed the saturation point by a good margin.

Every word poignant and perfectly written.

[ToTheNines]

This is great. ICK alone is worth the price lol.

I always hated the 2012 playmates turtles and especially Splinter. I remember the toys being leaked before we saw any real footage and they really gave me a bad impression of the series. I’m glad this is happening since Revoltech only did the 4 turtles.

[mikey see]

I loved the 2012 series and this is freaking awesome. I've got what I consider to be a mostly complete set of the Playmates 2012 figures and I think they're a lot of fun for the most part. They're toys, and I am increasingly excited about buying toys and paying toy prices. Having said that I can't wait to see what NECA comes up with.

Snakeweed would be a great first villain but I'd love to see Groundchuck as well. Playmates did him pretty dirty.

[IMJ]

I loved the 2012 series and this is freaking awesome. I've got what I consider to be a mostly complete set of the Playmates 2012 figures and I think they're a lot of fun for the most part. They're toys, and I am increasingly excited about buying toys and paying toy prices. Having said that I can't wait to see what NECA comes up with.

Snakeweed would be a great first villain but I'd love to see Groundchuck as well. Playmates did him pretty dirty.

Me too, mostly MOC and thought it was a really fun line. My biggest gripe at the time was the epic fail of inter-line-scale between characters.

[Dask]

Snakeweed would be a great first villain but I'd love to see Groundchuck as well. Playmates did him pretty dirty.

Snakeweed would look glorious with the NECA signature style.

The 2012 show did the Neutrinos dirty.

[909 Turtle Fan]

Thinking one of the villains will be Spider Bytez

[mikey0]

I hope Wyrm, Pizza Face, and the Shredder mutants are made this time around.

[Zulithe]

Thinking one of the villains will be Spider Bytez
They said one of the first villains they are working on is of a larger size. So my guess is either snakeweed or spider bytez

[Swaynomics930]

This line has a deep roster they can tap into. Even for turtles they can do samurai, space suits, their mystic gear(which is one of my favs), ultimate ninja gear, monster hunters, and mutant apocalypse versions

[Zulithe]

We're still waiting for more news on this line, hopefully later this year or early next year, but in the meantime Pixel Dan has a video talking about his hopes for this line

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[rickwj324]

Wow...other than The Last Ronin, I've managed to avoid buying NECA Turtles. I love them, but just have too many lines already. NECA doing the 2012 show will pull me in though...it is my favorite TMNT show!

[Zulithe]

http://i.imgur.com/PGT26eCh.png (https://imgur.com/PGT26eC)

[jestergoblin]

Love the three head inclusions, especially the white eyes version.

[Zulithe]

I hope the great looking paint will make it to the final versions. You can see not only nice shading but also a subtle speckling on their skin that mimicks the look of the show.

Frankly they look amazing.

[909 Turtle Fan]

Love an angry/fierce Mikey face sculpt. Especially since most of the time he has a goofy smile type expression. Also looks like I’ll be selling my revoltech set.

[mikey see]

These honestly look pretty perfect. As was mentioned, the subtle little texture details from the show are spot on, as are the expressions. I'm going to attempt to show some restraint with this line but the turtles will definitely be mine!

[Y2Josh]

Like the 2K3 series, I enjoyed this one, but don't have the attachment to it I do to the (admittedly inferior) '87 series.

That said, these two look really amazing and I will probably pick up Leo and Shredder, if not the other three Turtles as well.

[Otter]

Insta-get. The 2012 show was the best iteration of the Turtles since the 1990 movie.

[_metal_head]

These look great, wouldn't mind getting all 4 turtles.

Ice Kitty would go in the center on my self.

Mondo Gecko would be nice as well, his 2012 design was lit.

[DonnieLaForge]

I wouldn't get rid of Revoltech, peeps.

NECA is not that great at making actual, long term *usable*, *poseable* figures. What they *are* good at is making *affordable* figures you can't find anyone else making with *good likenesses* (for the price).

Have I bought hundreds of them? Yep. From many lines. Including their original Nightmare Before Christmas figures. Which I bring up because it is similar to where I think TMNT 2012 might end up.

The 2012 designs contain a lot of weak points when translated to action figures. How long do you expect the turtle elbows to last? They will loosen up quick, fail to hold your forearm poses, and become brittle fastest. Those NBX figures are very delicate now, I am afraid to move them, some broke immediately when I freed them from the packaging (yes I realize they were made decades ago now and they don't make them the same way anymore, but even in their newer figures similar issues exist).

But that's just the turtles...many other character designs in this series are even less structurally sound from an action figure perspective and will require even spindlier joints. And you want bendy wire Snakeweed tendrils? NECA Alien series made use of bendy wire and you will need to be very careful long term because those wires are going to split right through and out of those tendrils.

Keep em Revoltech, and expect this line to have some of these issues.

[ToTheNines]

Any update on these?

[mikey0]

Any update on these?

Not yet. I believe they are due out next year.

[ToTheNines]

I hope Wyrm, Pizza Face, and the Shredder mutants are made this time around.

Yes I LOVED the 2012 version of the Shredder clones. Genius reimagining. I’ll definitely buy that 3 pack.

http://i.imgur.com/PGT26eCh.png (https://imgur.com/PGT26eC)

I wonder if this is all the accessories Leo will come with. Kinda wish there was a Space Heroes cassette or something, since that was his defining personality trait. Mikey gets ICK, Raph will certainly have Spike and I pray Donnie comes with Dr. Cluckingsworth.

I know Leo never had a pet or anything, but it’s kind lame that he just gets extra weapons.

[mikey0]

Shredder, turtles, and Foot Soldierhttps://toynewsi.com/139-56810

[ToTheNines]

Nice! Was hoping to see Splinter, but very cool. Was initially let down that Raph came with Chompy instead of Spike, but looks like they’re hinting that Spike will be a Slash accessory in the future.

Hate Donnie’s wonky eye. Hopefully his alternate pupil-having head is decent.

[RaphaelinSTL]

I really love how that Shredder turned out. There's a texture to these figures that I can't put my finger on, but I think they're super cool. Personally won't be picking them up, but cool for those that really loved this show.

[Chaotix12345]

Slash confirmation was ALL I needed. That figure will be mine SO fast.

[Autbot_Benz]

Splinter Casey Jones and Slash are wave 3 in 2026

https://www.instagram.com/thefwoosh/

[oldmanwinters]

Splinter Casey Jones and Slash are wave 3 in 2026


Here's the direct link to that IG post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DMgOGrhhB66/

[Chaotix12345]

Slash looks so GOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!! It's great to finally get a show-accurate version of him that's actually taller than the Turtles! 50 bucks isn't bad for a price, either. I got burned out trying to collect all the basic Playmates 2012 figures back when the show was airing, but I'll definitely be picking up at least the Mutanimals from THIS line. We might finally get Pete and Dr. Rockwell with his gear!

[ToTheNines]

Wave 1 dropping this September. Packaging reveal soon.

Source: NECA Instagram.

[Dask]

I wonder if it is a 4-pack?

I think Zelu is the designer as he seems to have reposted the clip in his IG story.

[ToTheNines]

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1114126247359724/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

[Otter]

I wonder if it is a 4-pack?


I recall hearing they'd be individually packaged, though I may be mistaken.

[mikey0]

These drop on September 16th at The NECA Store.

https://toynewsi.com/139-59606

[ToTheNines]

Cool!

Are these just preorders or nah?

[Daytona]

Might have to get just the Mikey. Love that design.

[Coro]

These drop on September 16th at The NECA Store.

https://toynewsi.com/139-59606

Cool!

Are these just preorders or nah?


Adding this to my calendar to replace my Revoltechs.


Any idea if these are going to hit the likes of BBTS or will they be NECA exclusives?

[Autbot_Benz]

While not in stock Shredder was shown on target's website https://i.postimg.cc/yWDRG8VX/G0-HQOPMXMAExiq-O.jpg (https://postimg.cc/yWDRG8VX)

[ToTheNines]

Interesting, I can’t find it. Do you have the UPC code or anything?

[Autbot_Benz]

Interesting, I can’t find it. Do you have the UPC code or anything?

https://www.target.com/p/54568/-/A-94954523?clkid=d2357e40N8b2f11f09107b914faae397a&cpng=&TCID=AFL-d2357e40N8b2f11f09107b914faae397a&lnm=81938&afid=Mavely&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002

[go_ninja84]

Anyone know what the pre order details are? Open window? Or while supplies last?

[ToTheNines]

Facebook announcement: https://www.facebook.com/100079677574348/posts/pfbid0TDwe4KZLh3LC2ftmqL1Kg9UyRNyQiBYY2Akduv1oQbQz TG7t3sXNPZ4TntQyyLrLl/?app=fbl

If you order all 4 turtles + Shredder, you get free shipping. Bunch of comments are calling it a “scam” for some reason.

There’s a lot of nice details here. Leo’s daisho, Mikey and Donnie’s bladed weapons, the mutapets, etc.

But I have to say that I HATE the pupil heads, especially Mikey and Donnie. Bummed that there’s not a third head, like they revealed at Toy Fair initially. Will definitely be displaying these with the white eyes, unless there’s an accessory pack later.

[ToTheNines]

Copped. $201.35

[j3h]

Easy purchase.
Happy to see that these direct from NECA are slated for Q4 this year while all the info leading up to launch was saying Q1 next year, so maybe we’ll have them before the holidays.

[ToTheNines]

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[clockstomper]

Will these get individual releases? I kinda just want Mike

[ToTheNines]

They’re supposed to some time in 2026, yes

[Coro]

Well crap I didnt realize this was going to sell out so fast and I waited too long while away on vacation.

[Otter]

They'll be back.

[jestergoblin]

https://i.toynewsi.com/g/generated/ToyNew/NECA/TMNT/2012/Foot.Soldier.2.Pack/Foot__scaled_800.jpg

Foot Ninja 2-pack listing found at Target https://www.target.com/p/54572/-/A-94954504?

$70 for the two-pack.

[j3h]

A friend of mine messed up ordering from NECA and didn’t bundle the turtles with Shredder so he ended up with paying for shipping twice by having them as separate orders.
I guess it kinda worked out because he received Shredder today. Those of us who bundled will be waiting.

[clockstomper]

Was able to get Mike off Walmart

They're updating links here:

https://www.toyark.com/2025/09/29/neca-tmnt-2012-figures-hitting-other-retailers-574060

[ToTheNines]

Was excited to see an email from NECA today… but they only sent my Shredder and Mikey. Hopefully the other’s aren’t far behind.

[j3h]

Was excited to see an email from NECA today… but they only sent my Shredder and Mikey. Hopefully the other’s aren’t far behind.
Got the same email

[ToTheNines]

Just got shipment notification for the other 3 turtles. Only weird thing is the tracking number they provided is the exact same one they used for Mikey/Shredder. Hopefully doesn’t effect things.

[j3h]

Same here too again. Repeat tracking number that was already delivered.

[Kingoji]

Yeah, two shipments, one tracking no.
Fingers crossed...

[Kingoji]

My Mikey has arrived today, but he has a couple of possible QC issues. I'd appreciate if anybody else has one to compare.

So the thing I'm not certain about is that his shoulders are lopsided. The torso sits between the two halves of the shell and is a separate piece, so MAYBE it's actual articulation and mine is just too stiff to budge, but basically his left armpit is so low that it's up against the side of the shell, but his right is a good 8mm above thew side of the shell. So it looks like one side is constantly shrugging.

I'd appreciate knowing if this is an assembly error, or if it is articulation I should be able to tease into a proper position.

The thing that is a definite flaw, is the right bicep has a pretty clear stress crack leading from the corner of the elbow hinge up to the point of rotation.

[ToTheNines]

Mikey seemed fine, but I had some concerns about my Shredder. Granted, I haven’t had much free time, but I was having some trouble standing him up without having him lean up against something. Kind seems like one leg was shorter than the other or there was something weird going on with his hips.

Nice looking figure though. I’m impressed how good the removable helmet looks. I was expecting that to be a different head entirely.

[Kingoji]

I've done a bit of investigating, and the shoulder part apparently IS supposed to be articulated. Mine is completely locked in place, and apparently this might be caused by excess paint drying in the joint.
I guess I've got to try boiling him to loosen him up?

Strangely, the shouder thing bugs me far more than the stress crack in the bicep.

[jestergoblin]

I've done a bit of investigating, and the shoulder part apparently IS supposed to be articulated. Mine is completely locked in place, and apparently this might be caused by excess paint drying in the joint.
I guess I've got to try boiling him to loosen him up?

I've had enough figures break on me out of the box that I just boil any joint that feels a little stuck these days.

[ToTheNines]

Do you literally put it in a boiling pot, or just run hot water over it?

[jestergoblin]

Do you literally put it in a boiling pot, or just run hot water over it?

Usually do near boiling/simmer closer to 200 degrees. Hold the figure with tongs so it doesn't touch the bottom/side of the pot. Give 'em 30-90 seconds and that fixes most joints. Thicker plastics take longer.

No plastic used on an action figure melts at boiling temps. Just be careful for boiling water to get inside the figure and spill onto your hands, I keep a towel nearby and set the figures on that for a bit to let any water run off.

For smaller figures, or doing just like one arm or a leg, you can microwave a mug with water for 2-3 minutes and soak just that part too.

[Kingoji]

I've had enough figures break on me out of the box that I just boil any joint that feels a little stuck these days.

Boiling him hasn't helped. It's like his shell is glued onto his back in this awkward position. The plastron was more likely to tear than his shoulders budge.

Guess I'm just living with it.

[Wes]

Boiling him hasn't helped. It's like his shell is glued onto his back in this awkward position. The plastron was more likely to tear than his shoulders budge.
Can we see a photo of what you're talking about?

[Kingoji]

Can we see a photo of what you're talking about?

I'll need to find a decent image hosting site to link it from. I don't use forums very much anymore.

[ToTheNines]

I use Imgur

[Kingoji]

pics are huge, so tagging. if you open in new tab they'll fit to screen.

https://i.ibb.co/SwKGc51j/20251018-162814.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/MdDRLTz/20251018-162851.jpg

I took these before I tried to fix, but for the actual back just imagine the shell is glued onto the torso because that is literally how it looks.

[DonnieLaForge]

RE stress cracking, I won't say I told you so...

NECA is not that great at making actual, long term *usable*, *poseable* figures.

The 2012 designs contain a lot of weak points when translated to action figures. How long do you expect the turtle elbows to last? They will loosen up quick, fail to hold your forearm poses, and become brittle fastest.

...many other character designs in this series are even less structurally sound from an action figure perspective and will require even spindlier joints.

...expect this line to have some of these issues.

[j3h]

So has anyone who got notice that the remainder of their NECA 2012 order has shipped but got a duplicated tracking number from the first half actually receive that second shipment yet?

[Wes]

pics are huge, so tagging. if you open in new tab they'll fit to screen.

https://i.ibb.co/SwKGc51j/20251018-162814.jpg

https://i.ibb.co/MdDRLTz/20251018-162851.jpg

I took these before I tried to fix, but for the actual back just imagine the shell is glued onto the torso because that is literally how it looks.

Wow. Yeah the shell shouldn't be glued -- from what I've seen, there's supposed to be a moving upper torso joint (that's not all that useful). So he should be able to straighten up. If they glued it, that sucks.

But the worst thing IMO is that cracked bicep. That Mikey needs to be returned pronto.

[djmajin]

So has anyone who got notice that the remainder of their NECA 2012 order has shipped but got a duplicated tracking number from the first half actually receive that second shipment yet?

I only got Shredder and Michelangelo and the the second email with the same tracking and nothing shipped yet

[Kingoji]

Wow. Yeah the shell shouldn't be glued -- from what I've seen, there's supposed to be a moving upper torso joint (that's not all that useful). So he should be able to straighten up. If they glued it, that sucks.

But the worst thing IMO is that cracked bicep. That Mikey needs to be returned pronto.

It's too much hassle to return it. I'm not in the same country. I'll have to keep it, and if I happen to see another later more locally, buy it again.

EDIT-

I saw no harm in shooting NECA customer service an email, but based on their reputation I won't hold my breath.
Mentioned the shared tracking on multiple shipments thing too, but based on how long it took Mike to arrive the rest of them aren't overdue yet.

[Kingoji]

To their credit, NECA customer service did reply to me.

On Mikey, they gave me an email equivalent to "Please hold".

But with the tracking issue, they said there was an error and none of the rest of the set have shipped yet. When they do they will get a new tracking number.

Doesn't instill the most confidence, but I guess I just need to wait a little longer.

[j3h]

Last night my UPS account populated a new “label Printed” tracking number from NECA. I only have the second half of the 2012 turtles order pending from them, so I’m assuming it’s that. I have not received an updated email from NECA and my NECA order page still shows the duplicated tracking number for the second shipment.

[vicsavage]

I received my Turtles + Shredder package and then about two hours later received an e-mail from NECA telling me my order had shipped. Ah well, at least I got what I ordered.

[Kingoji]

Had word back from NECA. Seems like a standard non-committal response of "if we come across replacement parts we will send them out to you, but we can't promise a timeline", which, based on the problem being with the actual core of the figure, has me thinking I'm being fobbed off and nothing more will be done. They DID issue a partial refund, tho.

I need to reply for a follow-up on the tracking for the rest as well.

[IMJ]

Had word back from NECA. Seems like a standard non-committal response of "if we come across replacement parts we will send them out to you, but we can't promise a timeline", which, based on the problem being with the actual core of the figure, has me thinking I'm being fobbed off and nothing more will be done. They DID issue a partial refund, tho.

I need to reply for a follow-up on the tracking for the rest as well.

I think NECA is becoming more and more like Sideshow - take the money and run while operating under the cover of "these are limited pieces so we can't do anything about it".

[ToTheNines]

Leo, Donnie and Raph came Tuesday. No notice from NECA at all lol. I knew something was coming because I get UPS notifications at my address, but it just said it was from “Shiping Department” from somewhere in Wisconsin that I was unfamiliar with.

Kinda sloppy, but they advertised Q4 and I got all 5 before November. Now for the Image turtles, Bodycount Casey and “Mercenary” Karai…

[ToTheNines]

All 5 figures currently in stock at Target.com

[mikey0]

All 5 figures currently in stock at Target.com

Link(s) please?

[ToTheNines]

Link(s) please?

I think I had a boomer moment. Saw it on Facebook and never bothered verifying lol. Looks like it wasn’t true.

[Kingoji]

The rest of the turtles arrived today, just giving them a once over.

Leonardo seems fine, which was the one that had me most worried since reviews all seem to have issues with the scabbard. Wish he came with a regular eyed head, though.

Raphael seemed to be a winner, but then I noticed that the paint is scraping off of the hinges of his elbows and knees.

Donatello mostly okay, but one ankle is currently locked in a dainty outward position. Just about to go boil some water to see if it comes loose. Also, his holster for his bo comes seperate in the box, and the soft peg is VERY tough to get in. Might try boiling that too.

EDIT: That fix worked on both of Donnie's issues.

[ToTheNines]

I almost broke one of Raph’s sais putting it in his hand upside down. Then I did break Donnie’s bo (that was my favorite bo!) because his hands were so insanely tight.

I definitely should have been more careful, but still frustrating.

[frank_one]

Imagine giving these to a kid to play. He would destroy any single part of them.

[ToTheNines]

Link(s) please?

I think I had a boomer moment. Saw it on Facebook and never bothered verifying lol. Looks like it wasn’t true.

Ok, now they’re on Target for real.

[ToTheNines]

Foot Ninja is up for pre-order tomorrow.

[ToTheNines]

Link: https://store.necaonline.com/products/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-2012-cartoon-ultimate-foot-soldier-7-inch-scale-action-figure?fbclid=IwY2xjawOCD4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBm FwcF9pZA80MDk5NjI2MjMwODU2MDkAAR4-xenDPYRt996a6FGPmfroz0pETe9Xv6IoVS1f9Gx5pj7Urkayay CUyTBI6g_aem_e9UwPYWjIyhr724qHPDxtA


$50 after shipping and everything is too salty for just a Foot Ninja. I want to support this line, but I think I’ll wait on Target or Walmart for this one.

Also, it seems weird that it’s not shipping until Q2 next year. Hopefully Splinter and some other figs are coming out around the same time.

[j3h]

I ended up preordering 3 foot soldiers from Entertainment earth. No hidden tariff fees and free shipping once you’re over $79…AND you don’t have to pay till it ships, while still being able to cancel it before it ships if need be.

If it turns up on Target online, I may switch the order over to there since with the red card, it’s discounted and free shipping.

I’m hoping that Billboard NECA uses in all its photography for this line is eventually offered in an accessory set.

[ToTheNines]

Toyfair: https://toynewsi.com/139-61851

Don’t see dates, but Tigerclaw and Footbots are next. Pass on both for me.

Then Slash, Casey, Metalhead and Splinter are all Q4, seems like a super long wait. Splinter and Metalhead are glorious and I can’t get them fast enough. Slash is a good toy, just was never in love with his design here. Casey is hard pass, his twinkbod is mogged by the other 3 in this wave.

2012 will be my only display shelf without a Casey Jones. SAD!

[ToTheNines]

Youse guys seeing this bullshid with the accessory pack?

[j3h]

I wonder with the master license shift to Mattel in 2027 if NECA already knows the clock is ticking and felt this was going to be the only way they could get these accessories out in time? (Just trying to throw a non “NECA is trying to screw fans over” possibility out there)

This con exclusive set doesn’t seem to be charging extra for them (the four pack would have been $150 without the extra color accessories) and fortunately I do like the b&w look to these figures, like how every episode ends with a b&w comic style freeze frame picture.

[ToTheNines]

I was salty about the accessory pack at first, but then I realized I don’t even want it. It doesn’t solve my problem. Donnie still only has one white-eyes head and two dumbass comedy heads.

I’ll just stick with the standard white-eyes for now, unfortunately.

[DonnieLaForge]

This con exclusive has been active for days now without selling out of pre-order. Stick a fork in NECA, they're done.

[Zachatello00]

This con exclusive has been active for days now without selling out of pre-order. Stick a fork in NECA, they're done.
I wouldn’t guess “they’re done” so much as this particular exclusive isn’t ringing anyone’s bell; plus the added frustration of this being the only way to get the much desired 2k12 accessory pack has - I think - largely turned people off to this one. I hope to see them explore 2k12 more; would definitely want to see April, A proper Kraang, Irma and a few others.

[jestergoblin]

I wouldn’t guess “they’re done” so much as this particular exclusive isn’t ringing anyone’s bell; plus the added frustration of this being the only way to get the much desired 2k12 accessory pack has - I think - largely turned people off to this one. I hope to see them explore 2k12 more; would definitely want to see April, A proper Kraang, Irma and a few others.

Same thing is happening with Super7's latest wave. The all-in bundle isn't moving. It's getting real hard to justify the prices on these things.

Not gonna lie, I'm also super apprehensive about all the current lines since we don't know what Paramount and Mattel are going to be doing in a 8 months.

Mattel just showed off the first four figures carded in the DC core collection (https://dccollectors.com/2026/04/07/mattel-dc-core-collection-a-fresh-look-at-the-new-6-inch-figures/) and they're allegedly between $10-$13. We haven't seen 6-inch scale figures that cheap in ages and if they do something similar with TMNT, that's a no brainer.

[Zachatello00]

Same thing is happening with Super7's latest wave.

We haven't seen 6-inch scale figures that cheap in ages and if they do something similar with TMNT, that's a no brainer.
Oh I agree. I’d been waiting forever for 2k3 figures, but April for 65.00? Hun for 75? Yeah, I’ll wait and see what Mattel is doing for sure. In fact I’ve sort of backed off of collecting altogether right now just to see what the future holds - and to save a little $!

[DonnieLaForge]

I mean -- they're still "done".

They're creatively done, because nobody at NECA saw that nobody would want this. There are literal hundreds of other things that could have been done that would have sold out...how about a Sakai set of turtles (color or B&W) with special bonus accessories or Usagi packed in? Just to name the first thing that popped into my head.

They're done with common sense because they've left the lines with strong nostalgia buyers and moved into 2012 now -- sorry but that was a dumb decision, despite there being people on this forum who want that stuff that is a mere slice of the market size they really need at this point in time...they need to give that another decade or so.

They're done with those market sizes of the past, because if die hards on this forum are already opting out over the increased prices you can bet that larger demographic has opted out majorly.

And they may be done with options depending on that licensing situation.

The era of "NECA can do no wrong" is over and done. They're flailing.

That's to say nothing of their figures hitting $7.50 clearance at Best Buy, showing up in Ross (Gargoyles most recently, that I saw), etc, etc. Re-releasing Pee Wee less than a year later with accessories that should have been in the first as a big Haulathon event. And on and on.

[Y2Josh]

I mean -- they're still "done".

They're creatively done, because nobody at NECA saw that nobody would want this. There are literal hundreds of other things that could have been done that would have sold out...how about a Sakai set of turtles (color or B&W) with special bonus accessories or Usagi packed in? Just to name the first thing that popped into my head.

They're done with common sense because they've left the lines with strong nostalgia buyers and moved into 2012 now -- sorry but that was a dumb decision, despite there being people on this forum who want that stuff that is a mere slice of the market size they really need at this point in time...they need to give that another decade or so.

They're done with those market sizes of the past, because if die hards on this forum are already opting out over the increased prices you can bet that larger demographic has opted out majorly.

And they may be done with options depending on that licensing situation.

The era of "NECA can do no wrong" is over and done. They're flailing.

That's to say nothing of their figures hitting $7.50 clearance at Best Buy, showing up in Ross (Gargoyles most recently, that I saw), etc, etc. Re-releasing Pee Wee less than a year later with accessories that should have been in the first as a big Haulathon event. And on and on.

I kind of agree with this, but I think there's also heavy TMNT fatigue at this point. Plus just poor choices of characters. I kind of checked out on the Fred Wolf line awhile back and, in spite of loving the 2012 series, I don't really have an interest in those figures.

With 2K3, I just think Super7 is making terrible-looking, poor quality figures, but I still don't know that I'd pick those up even if NECA made them - and that's my favorite version of TMNT.

But I dunno about NECA at large. There seemed to be genuine excitement around DuckTales, some of the horror stuff and even McDonald's, so I think they'll just dial back on Turtles (and hopefully give us my pie-in-the-sky wish of Machine Gun Granny before they abandon TMNT completely).

[jestergoblin]

I kind of agree with this, but I think there's also heavy TMNT fatigue at this point. Plus just poor choices of characters. I kind of checked out on the Fred Wolf line awhile back and, in spite of loving the 2012 series, I don't really have an interest in those figures.

I still am coming to terms with how much the TMNT collectible landscape has changed over the last 15 years. For years, we all just bought Playmates figures because that's all there was!

Now? There are people who have entire collections where nothing overlaps. But it feels like every company is just doing the core characters and jumping ship - except Super7, NECA and JoyToy.

The 2012 figures look like the jumped right off the screen (and are able to avoid the issues of the 2k3 and 80s turtles who were never intended to exist in three dimensions), but they look so different from all the other iterations I have on my shelves.

I'd love a Tigerclaw to add to my villians gallery, which is already a mix of Super7, NECA movie/cartoon/comic figures - but he stands out more as being "something else" than figures like Chote with all the shading.

[DonnieLaForge]

But I dunno about NECA at large. There seemed to be genuine excitement around DuckTales, some of the horror stuff and even McDonald's, so I think they'll just dial back on Turtles (and hopefully give us my pie-in-the-sky wish of Machine Gun Granny before they abandon TMNT completely).

I do like the idea of Ducktales, but I suspect that won't go very deep. I also bought the PhatMojo figures (of the remake series) and the Funko figures (of the original series) about 10 years ago now (for real, lol). I'm not sure the timing is right on these anymore, and then there's the prices. My only real incentive to jump on is if they do go deep and they always seem to overplay the standard characters before doing that (e.g....Super Grover).

Which leads to Sesame Street, the only other NECA line I'm interested in and actively collecting. They're really slow walking that one though. I might also be interested in Muppets but having the full DST set already (which is pretty fleshed out, could have stood a few more but honestly good enough) I plan to sit that out as well.

[Y2Josh]

I do like the idea of Ducktales, but I suspect that won't go very deep. I also bought the PhatMojo figures (of the remake series) and the Funko figures (of the original series) about 10 years ago now (for real, lol). I'm not sure the timing is right on these anymore, and then there's the prices. My only real incentive to jump on is if they do go deep and they always seem to overplay the standard characters before doing that (e.g....Super Grover).

Which leads to Sesame Street, the only other NECA line I'm interested in and actively collecting. They're really slow walking that one though. I might also be interested in Muppets but having the full DST set already (which is pretty fleshed out, could have stood a few more but honestly good enough) I plan to sit that out as well.

On DuckTales, I think the impression I got is that it would be a "Disney Afternoon"-type line. Between DuckTales, Rescue Rangers and Darkwing Duck, I think they could put out a lot of desirable figures, but that could just be my affinity for those properties speaking.

On Sesame Street and Muppets, I'm of a similar mind, except I'll probably grab Kermit (who frequently popped up on Sesame Street anyway), Gonzo and Fozzy. Now if they do Muppet Christmas Carol versions... I'd probably be all in on those.

[DonnieLaForge]

If they'd have led with Darkwing Duck, I'd be much more interested. That would have been the better move, quite a bit more up their alley too. Instead of the nephews being their "cash cow" (3 figures, 1 mold) they could be releasing DW + Negatron + Negaduck.

[Optimus Primer]

They're done with common sense because they've left the lines with strong nostalgia buyers and moved into 2012 now -- sorry but that was a dumb decision, despite there being people on this forum who want that stuff that is a mere slice of the market size they really need at this point in time...they need to give that another decade or so.

I was in the target age demographic when 2012 came out and I am not buying any of the NECA 2012 stuff. Young adults are low on money and space, so I can't start a new collection of 7" figures that cost $40 each, let alone buying extras like accessory packs. I would maybe buy characters that Playmates never got to (Pizza Face, Mona Lisa, etc.), but I'm not feeling the need to purchase what's out so far.

There's also been just so many Turtles figures released over the past few years, I feel like I know what to expect when I get one. When having the figure in hand isn't offering a new experience, I may as well just look at pictures.

Most people I know that buy toys/collectibles buy things that are small and cheap. I know people rag on Playmates a lot, but they've always filled that niche for TMNT. NECA obviously isn't trying to do that and is strong in the collector market, but I'm not sure if young adults with 2012 nostalgia are in a place to supply the demand NECA needs.

[Daytona]

Is it just me or is Neca relatively quiet lately?

[IMJ]

Is it just me or is Neca relatively quiet lately?

"A little too Raph...."

[mikey0]

Casey, Splinter, and Metalhead are up for PO on Tuesday: https://toynewsi.com/139-63747

[IMJ]

It looks like the "Star Warsing" of the Fred Wolf line via NECA is dead at this point....

Maybe?

[ToTheNines]

Casey, Splinter, and Metalhead are up for PO on Tuesday: https://toynewsi.com/139-63747

Odd that Slash was left out…

Hopefully the Mattel thing doesn’t kill this line. But if it does, I’m going to be pissed that certain characters didn’t make it, but they wasted resources on Tiger Claw and a Foot ninja variant.

At a bare minimum I really hope Karai makes the cut. April is important too and deserves a figure, I’m just not interested in her unless it’s one of her season 4 fits. Which seems very unlikely.

[jestergoblin]

Odd that Slash was left out…

Hopefully the Mattel thing doesn’t kill this line. But if it does, I’m going to be pissed that certain characters didn’t make it, but they wasted resources on Tiger Claw and a Foot ninja variant.

At a bare minimum I really hope Karai makes the cut. April is important too and deserves a figure, I’m just not interested in her unless it’s one of her season 4 fits. Which seems very unlikely.

I’m guessing Slash is going to be a deluxe $50+ figure given his size.

Also wouldn’t be shocked if NECA plays the “we’ll wait” game again if the license gets taken away. It took 8 years to finally get the Foot Clan figures back in 2016.

[ToTheNines]

I’m guessing Slash is going to be a deluxe $50+ figure given his size.

Also wouldn’t be shocked if NECA plays the “we’ll wait” game again if the license gets taken away. It took 8 years to finally get the Foot Clan figures back in 2016.

Yep, we’ll just have to wait and see.

Anyway, I’ll definitely be preordering Splinter immediately tomorrow. I’ll probably get Metalhead. I’m leaning towards not getting Casey unless they offer some kind of incentive for getting all 3.

[Chaotix12345]

Slash is definitely gonna be at a higher price point, judging by this slide from when he was originally announced:

https://i.postimg.cc/bvZ2TxYL/20260525-210951.jpg

I just hope that there's not a huge wait for his pre-orders. He's the only one that I absolutely NEED from this line and I don't want any potential Mattel sub-licensing issues getting in the way of him releasing if he's delayed for months.

[vexdar]

It looks like free shipping if you get all 3 2012 figures plus an additional TMNT figure.

[ToTheNines]

Slash is definitely gonna be at a higher price point, judging by this slide from when he was originally announced:

https://i.postimg.cc/bvZ2TxYL/20260525-210951.jpg

I just hope that there's not a huge wait for his pre-orders. He's the only one that I absolutely NEED from this line and I don't want any potential Mattel sub-licensing issues getting in the way of him releasing if he's delayed for months.

Damn, wish they kept that Q1 2026 date.

It looks like free shipping if you get all 3 2012 figures plus an additional TMNT figure.

Yeah, not a great deal. Especially considering I don’t need anything else. Would have maybe been nice had they also dropped the new Archie Leatherhead or something in conjunction.

I’ll just be waiting for Target. Free shipping and essentially 10 percent off with my red card.

[Chaotix12345]

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If the writing didn't seem enough on the wall already due to NECA losing the license at the end of the year combined with him not being featured at SDCC at all, Randy has officially confirmed that 2012 Slash has been canned. (They couldn't get him to work at his size and cost.) This would also explain why he didn't go up for pre-order with his wave mates.

Needless to say, I'm BEYOND annoyed by this. He was the only 2012 figure that I absolutely NEEDED and OF COURSE he's the only one that doesn't make it out. They can do "What If" robot versions of Tokka and Rahzar no problem, but they can't make a character that WAY more people would actually recognize and buy work, budget-wise? Bleh. I guess my dreams of finally owning a scale-and-detail-accurate figure of the best animated version of Slash shall go unfulfilled. Oh well. It's less money to spend, I suppose.

[Roseangelo]

I will forever be bitter about all the nonsense they released while never giving us Chris Allen Turtles, specifically the future Turtles.

[ToTheNines]

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[jestergoblin]

I will forever be bitter about all the nonsense they released while never giving us Chris Allen Turtles, specifically the future Turtles.

1000000% agree.

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Also, I've been seeing Tigerclaw showing up at local Targets out of the blue... but all of them have chipped claws on the feet! Is this a known issue or is it just a weird coincidence that I keep seeing them this way?

[IMJ]

I will forever be bitter about all the nonsense they released while never giving us Chris Allen Turtles, specifically the future Turtles.

Be careful.

This very valid observation will be met by some strange poster who calls you a "child" for saying it and demands that "we should be happy with what we get".

[Roseangelo]

Be careful.

This very valid observation will be met by some strange poster who calls you a "child" for saying it and demands that "we should be happy with what we get".

That's like my last 20 years of fandom in a nutshell.

[sdp]

I don't know NECA did give us some things I'd never think we'd ever get, so I can't be mad at them to be honest. The deepcuts they gave us makes me forgive them. With that said... Yes I do feel bitter at some of the WTF choices they made, especially ones that involoved original sculpts that couldn't be reused, but whatever.

I feel bitter we never got The Next Mutation turtles, at the very least Venus. Red Sky Turtles, Lord Dregg. I don't know I feel those will never happen now. I also would've preferred 2007 movie turtles over this 2012 line, Revoltech had at least already given us some pretty good turtles which IMO are still better than what NECA released.

[Dask]

Anyone notice that Stan Sakai is making non-TMNT turtles in his The First Ronin?

And, there were some talks about NECA and Sakai having many more figures together in the pipeline, if i remember correctly...

Is this the loophole? Plus, I suppose NECA has access to the entire Usagi universe that is not FW, which is a win, albeit a niche win.

[ToTheNines]

Sakai is writing The First Ronin, but it’s still a TMNT story owned by Skydance. If anything I think it’s more likely to get figures from The Last Yojimbo.

Either way, I’m glad to hear he’s still working with NECA. I will absolutely buy a Jei figure.

[j3h]

Just to clear up, at NYCC Stan showed off a rendering of a Last Yojimbo figure that his Dogu studio/company is making themselves (utilizing freelance sculptor who worked with NECA and Mondo and others who have experience in the action figure business) but this is not partnered with NECA. You can easily find the render of the figure online.

I also directly spoke to NECA at NYCC about continuing with a full Stan Sakai Usagi line since the Turtle line is done for now and they said they would like to because they have good relations and history with Stan, but it’s not something in development right now. I have a feeling it’s because Stan’s Dogu crew (mostly his family - his Son in law I believe is the Dogu business manager) wants to do a line in house. It sounded like the B&W set was the final Usagi item from NECA for now.

Hope that helps.

[Dask]

Just to clear up, at NYCC Stan showed off a rendering of a Last Yojimbo figure that his Dogu studio/company is making themselves (utilizing freelance sculptor who worked with NECA and Mondo and others who have experience in the action figure business) but this is not partnered with NECA. You can easily find the render of the figure online.

I also directly spoke to NECA at NYCC about continuing with a full Stan Sakai Usagi line since the Turtle line is done for now and they said they would like to because they have good relations and history with Stan, but it’s not something in development right now. I have a feeling it’s because Stan’s Dogu crew (mostly his family - his Son in law I believe is the Dogu business manager) wants to do a line in house. It sounded like the B&W set was the final Usagi item from NECA for now.

Hope that helps.

Thank you for clarifying, I had random snips of information from different places and had trouble making sense of it all! I definitely like to see those amazing, but now overpriced, statues or stactions from the Usagi universe in PVC or action figure format.