Most Rare of the New Figs?
 

I am looking to buy some figs, but don't have the cash to buy everything I want in the short term. What are the hardest-to-find figures; the ones I should pick up now, before they disappear?

Well that's actually a pretty hard question. You see Playmates is pretty good with re-shipping figures in later waves so everyone has a chance to get them. SO if you miss them the first time around, you will usually get another chance. Although I have noticed certain figures only came back time and time again Like April, Splinter, Shredder, Casey and all the Turtles. Also at first the Foot Tech Ninja seemed like it was the hardest to find, but they reshipped him in a later wave and I think everyone was able to get them.

Right now I have noticed a lot of people looking for the Foot Fire Mystic (who I think only had a short reship when the stickers started showing up on the bubble) and oddly enough Nanobot. A few of the ones to keep an eye out for though are 4 Armed Shredder, Usagi Yojimbo, Dr. Malignus (I don't see him getting released again), Utroms and Leatherhead. They have all been released this past year, but I haven't seen them getting reshipped with new stuff. Stonebiter and Razorfist both got reshipped, but Leatherhead didn't and he was included in the initial release of them.

As with the newest figures I would suspect the Battle Nexus stuff not getting reshipped (at least not ones like Butterfly Swords, Dark Assasin and Drako, who will probably get an updated Ult. Drako eventually). If I were you I would try and keep up as figures besides the Turtles are released. It really doesn't end up being much money if you try and stay away from the variants. With Walmart and Target constantly having them under 5$ you really can't beat it.

Plus Playmates is really good with when they are in a lull of new figures, like right now, they make sure that enough figures do get out there for everyone. So right before new figures are released you should still be able to find the previous wave. Notice how the B/S/T forum here hardly moves? Well compare that to a Marvel Legends board and you have a complete difference. Reason being Playmates makes stuff avalaible for everyone and we really hardly need help finding stuff.

Sorry this was so long, but in the end what I would do if I were you is just try and get some loose lots on ebay or even find them this summer at yard sales (kids are fickle, I'm sure we'll find plenty) if you weren't trying to spend much money. That way you could get pretty much every figure released and fairly cheap too.

Good luck and I hope this helps in some ways.

i think hasbro is the worst with limited release figures. playmates IN MY OPINION does a pretty decent job of getting the product out there. thats just me though.

Usagi has eluded me. I have never seen him in a store. Other than him I would say Original Shedder, Firefoot Mystic, I haven't seen Fugitoid for while either.

I agree, if you are low on cash, stay away the TMNT varients. This should allow you to catch up. I'm not sure when or what figs are coming up next though.

I have seen a few Usagi figures (and I have one), but I've been looking everywhere for Gen.

Is Gen out? Last I heard he wasn't.

I don't think Gen is out yet. I'm 99% sure

Yea, I'd say the Fire Mystic is pretty scarce...all the other figures, for the most part, can be found if you're lookin hard enough..

Try and find a Quarry. I know there has to be atleast one out there that got mis-shipped. and if not they might sell the test figure for her

No Gen isn't out yet. PLaymates isn't all about secreteive releases and at least one technodrome member would've found him by now. Or at least he would've shown up on ebay.

It's a shame Usagi is still out of reach for you Cory, I used to see him all the time, but not lately. I'm sure he will be reshipped though. He is a major recurring character.

As for Quarry, I'm sorry to say this Spitfire, but I can say more than likely there is no Quarry action figures out there in the market. I'm skeptical in even thinking they made any more besides that initial prototype. Remember we never did see a carded version of her, which we usually always get. If there was something wrong with the spitting action with the prototype, they never would've produced any other figures, too. Which means the whole mold was probably redone to get it right.

As for your thought on there being at least one out there, I think that is due to a report long ago about someone seeing her at Walmart in a box in the back. That was later revealed to be a Quarry card with a Razorfist or Stonebiter figure (which I really would love to see this for absolute proof the card is even out there and was made). I have actually looks at every Stonebiter and razorfist I have seen since to find a card like that with no luck, but if anyone has it and could take a pic let me know.

Sorry to squash your dreams on finding her and I could be completely wrong, but I find it hard to believe that there is even one out there at all (or I'm sure we would've heard about it). But you can live with the knowledge of the Playmates rep at Toyfair saying that she would be released this year. Until she is in my hands though, I'll be doubtful, but I hope she does come out.

Hahaha I knew you would bring that up. That was me who thought I saw her at Wal-mart. But it was all just a bunch of crap. I just saw her on the back of the card and yeah. I didnt buy it either if I said I did then I was stupid back then. I was stupid back then period. I honestly only remember seeing her on the back of the card. And then I remember some guy givin me crap about ordering more or something. I used to lie alot last year so Id have to read the topic again to see how much I blew things outa portion

I guess, being on the eastern seaboard. I'm Lucky.. I havent had a problem finding any of the turtle figures. and none of the figures seemed rare or limited reissues.

Exactly. Now you buy them and sell them to people at jacked up prices! Haha Im just kidding but you should ship some out to turtles fans

Yeah Quarry showed up on the back of Turtle Titan, Turtlebot, Baby Turtles I believe. Quarry is mispelled on my Turtle Titan card. "Qarry" I think. Playmates missed the boat with Quarry. They should have released her when they first wanted too. Many people will have forgotten her, unless they have another underground episode.

Yea, in Florida I would have to agree with that...that being said though, I still think of all the figs, you'd be hard pressed to come up with a Fire Mystic on demand like most of the others...

This link shows with out a doubt that Fire Foot Mystic is the most "rare" new fig as of right now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW

Damn, I wish I would have bought more of these guys when I had the chance.

He's just rare because they didnt make the other 4 I bet. People probly justw ent out and bought 5 of him. I wish they made the others... I dont care if they were just re-paints still

That price isn't even taht bad. I've seen a few people selling him for 25 or 30$ saying because he's so rare. Like TMNT is Marvel Legends or something. He is rare, but even when looking at that auction he is only 10$ over retail, so that's not too bad considering it is over a year old. But for a TMNT figure that is a lot.

Spit, as for your sighting no big deal, I have a good memory and remember the trivial things like first spottings and such. I don't think you ever said anything about buying it, I remember you saying something about going back to get it or something. From what I thought you meant though was she was the big figure on the back (like it was her cardback) on not just a little figure saying collect the rest or something. I have that card and all, but I would really love to see a mis-shipped card with her as the close up figure on the back.

I still hope we get her though, really isn't complete without her. For that matter the rest of the Mystics are needed too (at least the other 3 planned ones). I don't see why they don't just ship those repaints with some of the turtle variants that come out or during a time liket his with no new figures. I think most people want them released, and they should realize he did sell well since there are none left anywhere.

Ive got a foot tech ninj thats purple, and seeing how it is the only one that i have ever seen...is he supposed to be purple, or is this like a second edition one?

I have the first edition one and the one packaged with a dvd...they are both purple.

I havent seen an ultimate ninja in any store :(

The only one of the new figures that are out that I've yet to come across is Usagi. Other than that I've seen 'em all in stores at one time or another. If I ever do come across him, I'll definitely get him.

However, I'm thinking about getting rid of most of my collection. I've been pretty upset with Playmates for a number of reasons, such as not ever coming out with an original Baxter Stockman (not the stupid robot one), Oroku Saki, Quarry, the list goes on and on... Those are all early Season One characters, so if they haven't come out with them yet, they surely never will. Plus the recent figures don't seem to look as good as the first figures.

I'll probably keep all of the figures from the first and second waves and a few select others, (Usagi if I can find him, the Guardian Ninja, etc...) and then sell off all of my others. I have no real need for Razorfist or Stonebiter if there's no Quarry, you know. I don't know, I just wish Playmates would have done a better job.

I have every basic figure released so far. The one I have seen the least amount of is the Fire Foot Mystic. I've only seen 2.

As for the quality of the figures, its really a hit or miss. Some of them are fantastic (Toddler Turtles, Nano, Fugitoid, Triceraton, Sea Turtle Wave) while others aren't even worth the $4.44 I pay for them (UN. The Diayomo, Guardian, Traximus). Still, the first wave was by far the best. It seems like a different line all together.

Well today I got a Guardian Ninja, The Ultimate Daimyo, Baxter Stockman, Butterfly Swords, an Utrom, Claw Shredder, a Giant Mouser and another Foot Ninja (you can never have too many Foot Ninjas).

I only checked a Wal-Mart and a Target (had to drop a friend off at class), but I didn't see any Mystic Ninjas, Usagis, Ultimate Ninjas, Fugitoids, Silver Sentrys, Stonebiters, Razorfists, Leatherheads, Drakos... in other words, any of the figures I was most interested in. I hope Toys R Us has some good news for me...

And I still like the new line, to be honest, if you compare TMNT to most other lines coming out today, it seems to hold up very well. I'm no expert collector, but just looking around the aisles, I noticed a lot of crappy toys. (Teen Titans, WWE Toys, Mega Man Toys). I do have to admit though, the first wave figs are so amazing, there really isn't any comparison. I mean, the Turtles look so... DETAILED!!!

Also, I wonder... the TMNT had the largest toy section out of either store I visited... anyone else notice this at their local retailers?

And what is the exact definition of a Variant figure? A figure that uses the same mold right?

I haven't seen an Utrom in awhile so that's a good find. Congrats on finding some good older figs. But as for TMNT against other lines, I'll admit some of the Teen Ttians or JLU figures are kind of basic, but WWE figures are top notch. They use real scan likeness and everything, and it's a lot harder to make a person's face correctly than it is a cartoon character. I'm not saying TMNT isn't a great line, but it could be a lot better for this day and age in comparison to a lot of other lines.

The first couple series were done very well, but still lack poseability (which I think is dire for ninjas). I like Playmates and I do respect them for doing the line again, but lately they have been dropping the ball on movement on figures and assortment of characters.

As for Variants Wolf, they are the Ninja TMNT, Scuba TMNT, Fightin' Gear TMNT, etc... It's easier to just collect the basic line since those will more than likely be around for awhile. But they don't have some bad ones. The FG TMNT are pretty poseable too.

Finding the Utrom and the Foot Fire Mystic is hard... but in Canada, we still have the original set (April, Casey, Hun, etc) on shelves so I am not sure the Canadians get a huge say because the distributor in Toronto isn't doing a great job!

However, it is also a good thing... And we have access to the Elite Commando set, the 7 inch plushie figures and too much ooze!

The only figure I would kill for right now is the Utrom but I am willing to wait for it!

I thoght I wanted the Karai one until after I saw the picture's now I'm not so sure I want it anymore :ohwell: I hope they make a Bishop one.





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I WILL LIKE SEE: renet,duel master ,karai with foot costume ,bishop ,etc :D