Eastman Designed ThreeZero Figures
 

The Kevin Eastman designed 1/6 scale ThreeZero figures have been revealed. They're not based on Kevin's regular work but rather new designs he created specifically for this seet of figures. I like Mikey & Don's designs best. These have a very mid-90's Kirby The Fifth Turtle aesthetic which is good or bad depending on your specific tastes.

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The photos can be seen in hi-res on Kevin's Facebook page.

What do you think of these?

If I can afford them, I'm definitely in for the set.

Those look pretty awesome. I would get Mike first, closely followed by Raphael.

It's just enough of a weird stylized update/departure from the original E/L "prototype" designs that now (always) I really just want proper figures of the Intergalactic Wrestling Turtles.

Just saved the pics to my photos.
As I said in the other thread, I like em. I think they are quite a ways off yet as no prototypes will be ready in time for sdcc, but the clay models certainly look pretty neat. I am definitely in for this set.

I prefer Mondo´s.

Mondo are classic mirage. Threezero are based on a different interpretation. Im glad threezero is different than mondo. Im in for both mondo and threezero sets.

I know. Still :ohwell:

I'll probably pass on these and just get mondos

Raph looks quite a bit like Eastman's Kirby concept from the unproduced TMNT IV movie.

I hope the sculpts are refined, they don't seem to capture that "Eastman" look of the sketches.

Cool, but based on the price points these are an easy pass for me. Especially with the Mondo figures coming down the pike.

those look pretty cool i might get them if the price is right im already on payment plan for the movie figures from Three Zero and im eager for the their comic figures too

Not feeling these designs. Which is a welcome surprise to my wallet. Too many pricey figs coming out in the near future I'd rather have.

Can the TMNT market become any more saturated? There's simply too much stuff to keep up with. As much I hate to pass on something from Kevin himself, I just don't have any connection to these designs and will likely pass unless they're like $20 each, which isn't happening. No space to put all this stuff anymore.

Whew!!!!! Easy pass

I'd love to have these. I pretty much only buy the four turtles when a new incarnation or different style comes out these days, and these are very different. I think they would look pretty cool in my collection.

Having said that, designer figures at 1/6 scale sounds like they may be pricey, and I'd probably pass if I couldn't afford all four.

As for the designs, I think they're a bit overdone and I wouldn't like this to be the Turtles' official, full-time look, but as collectable action-figures they look pretty rad. I'm interested in them because they are different to anything available now.

I must say that I'm disappointed. After getting the already busy designs/outfits for the Bay Turtles I was hoping for something more classic styled. They may not be able to do that because of licensing issues but it looks like Mondo will be getting my money as long as their prices aren't ridiculous.

Cool but not my taste

Man, if these were 6" figures, I'd buy them immediately. I think the only thing I'd consider buying in 1/6 scale would be Henson movie accurate turtles. I dunno. I'll reserve final judgement until I see painted protypes. Nice eye candy for now though.

I like the design, Raphs shell looks like a grenade and Leo looks a lil too skinny and I wish they were in the 6" scale though. So much cool stuff coming out :tgrin:

Not really digging these designs, that could change when I see a painted proto but I doubt it. I'm all in for the Mondos.

One thing that worries me about the Mondo figures is that (as far as I know) they aren't seasoned when it comes to action figures, while ThreeZero is. Skeptical as to how well the figures will perform as action figures.

Do not like them.

Likewise. Soooo many figures and statues, yet nothing decent from the Steve Barron film.

Yeah 1/6 scale is an easy pass for me. I only like that scale for iconic looking designs, not for weird alternate universe looking stuff. They are too big an expensive to invest in in those cases, for my taste.

If these were 1/12 scale I'd probably give them another look.

Why is nobody doing high-end 1/6 scale Nick or 1990 live action turtles? Those would get attention from the fans.

Starting to wonder if the Revoltech Nick turtles are the best we will ever get (which I am fine with, they are great)

The further Eastman pushes the aesthetic, the less I like it.

I think the quality will be amazing, but these are not the turtles we're looking for..

I'm also starting to think the mondo turtles might not be worth it. Looking at the larger pictures, the scale looks to be off, and the paint seems weak...

Getting that sinking feeling.

God, Eastman's work is such crap.

What a waste of a great opportunity.

I echo the chorus requesting 6" versions. I have no space or interest for huge figures.

After thinking about these i will pass. If anything ill just get mondos figures.

This 100% this.:ohwell:

Whoops, I didn't realize the scale was so big. That makes these an easy pass for me as well. 6 inch figures would be must-haves for their individuality, but otherwise, no bueno.

THIS is why I hate Playmates. We can't get figures in a scale similar to theirs because they run the market. I wouldn't mind as much if their output was decent, but it isn't.

The more I look at them the more f*cking stupid they look.

Why does Raph's shell look like the inside of a waffle-maker?

And how much crap does Donatello need on is legs? Can he even move at this point?

agreed I don't want and can't afford hot toys big scale figs

Henson turtles would be best at 1/6th scale I think. The Mondo's Mirage, if it goes right. Outside of that though...

And what is the deal with Leo's weird shoulder plates...?

What is that even? And is Leo supposed to be camouflaged? I can't tell if it's urban camo or just sh*tty coloring skills.

And is Mikey wearing f*ckin' flipflops?!

This is why Eastman sucks as an artist: Half the sh*t, I don't even know what it is and the half that I CAN tell what it is is f*ckin' stupid.

If these were 6" $20 figures I'd definitely grab them just for a set of Eastman inspired TMNT. At 1/6 scale and likely $760 for the set (based on the movie set) I'll pass and save the money for the Mondos.

The only thing that would change my mind is if the Mondos are an insane price (always a possibility) and these look good when they're done. ThreeZero did a great job with the movie TMNT even if I didn't like the designs too much. If some of this gear is removable then they could potentially be a decent alternative if the price is right.

Seeing the astonishing quality of the ThreeZero products, I find it very sad that their TMNT efforts are being put into designs I can't relate to.

Playmates has nothing to do with the scale of these figures. If ThreeZero wanted to make 6" scale figures, they could as long as they weren't being sold by mass market retailers just as NECA did.

I'm fairly sure that's not true, & that they have the exclusive right to do figures between 4-7 inches or so. Revoltech have been the only exception to that, but given their highly articulated nature & foreign release, I don't think they fall under whatever clause Playmates may have.