TMNT Metal Miniatures
 

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Advertised in early issues of TMNT from the late 80s.

How many of you own, or owned, these? What did you think? What was the quality like?

I find these historically significant in that these were the first figures of TMNT ever released, in 1986. There was also a set consisting of a Triceraton, Fugitoid, Casey Jones, and a set consisting of several Foot Soldiers. They are made of lead, and are worth about $10-$15 each in package and about $2.50-$5 loose, if you can find them in auction, and are bound to be good investments. From what I've seen, they seem to be pretty durable. I would like to own some for my collection in the future, along with some Iron-Ons.

Cool! Thanks for the info. I'm not too pleased that they are cast in lead, I grew up next to a neighbor who would cast his own metal miniatures, it was a really cool experience, and he often used lead because it was cheap. that is fine, but a higher-quality metal would be nicer.

Oh well! If I ever do find myself fortunate enough to come across any, i will buy them anyway.

There's a set of the TMNT with laserguns, too. I want em. I used to paint miniatures a bunch, so I'd like to do a set of these someday...or more than one set.

edit: looks like Usagi had some too! http://usagiyojimbo.com/collectibles...lectibles.html

And Terror Bears? Jeez, how many of these actually got made? http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2594487268/

I would love to have a complete set of these and the Pen & Paper role-Playing books to match... when I have cash to throw.