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

So is Playmates not going to do a toyline based on the retro comeback?

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Darth_CJJ

So is Playmates not going to do a toyline based on the retro comeback?

No they want to but Peter won't allow it.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Dorkfish

What are these Turtle Bean Bags that you speak of?! Anyone have pics? When were they around?

That's what I'd like to know, myself. I have heard about the mythical creatures, but have never seen one myself. I think they were about 2001-2003. I can't remember quite when, but my Cousin told me about them years back. hell, I don't even know if they truely existed.

No they want to but Peter won't allow it.

yeah, Laird has been taking pages from the george Lucas playbook, concerning he's over protective with his idea, but can't really seem to do great things with them. I find it a total copout that he won't give PM permission to just have a limited release run of OT type toys... but whatever. Put him on the map, but that's behind him.

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

That's what I'd like to know, myself. I have heard about the mythical creatures, but have never seen one myself. I think they were about 2001-2003. I can't remember quite when, but my Cousin told me about them years back. hell, I don't even know if they truely existed.

The bean bags??? I see them all the time here but I've never gotten one. Same with the plastic bounce balls. Seen em mostly at Wal-Greens, K-Mart, and Albertsons.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

yeah, Laird has been taking pages from the george Lucas playbook, concerning he's over protective with his idea, but can't really seem to do great things with them. I find it a total copout that he won't give PM permission to just have a limited release run of OT type toys... but whatever. Put him on the map, but that's behind him.

For the bazillionth time, Laird is nothing like Lucas, especially when it comes to toys. Lucas lets Hasbro make an action figure of any character they want to, including characters that aren't even in the movies! Lucas is also willing to poke fun at himself and Star Wars in general. I'd like to see that from Laird.

[Drtooth]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

For the bazillionth time, Laird is nothing like Lucas, especially when it comes to toys. Lucas lets Hasbro make an action figure of any character they want to, including characters that aren't even in the movies! Lucas is also willing to poke fun at himself and Star Wars in general. I'd like to see that from Laird.

Hmmm... maybe he's a little thicker than Lucas. I'm just saying, he wants what he wants, and doesn't think that the fans who put him into the spotlight in the first place are worth pleasing.

I think, even reguarding the fact he wants to put the show that put him and his (co-)ideas on the map behind him, there's nothing that really should stop them from releasing a collector's series line. I can respect, admire, and agree with the fact he doesn't want to do the OT over again (I still say copying it will be just that), but a toy line seems that it won't shed his ideals. But hey. At least he didn't sell out and turn the TMNT into High School Musical. (thinks of horrible alternate universe where Hillary Duff did the voice of April in TMNT)

But then, how are they getting away with retro T-Shirts? It all seems arbitrary.

Make no mistake. I like the guy and all, but I think that he could just bend the rules a little with something like this.

Now, if 4Kids were in on it, I'd really be upset.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Drtooth

Hmmm... maybe he's a little thicker than Lucas. I'm just saying, he wants what he wants, and doesn't think that the fans who put him into the spotlight in the first place are worth pleasing.

Yes, that's exactly the case with Laird. However, Lucas does listen to fans and does what he can to keep them happy (well, mostly).

But then, how are they getting away with retro T-Shirts? It all seems arbitrary.

It does, doesn't it.

[Buslady]

I got my Raphie wristband



Happy Happy Joy Joy

Call me crazy I wanna see BABW TMNT plushies, including Splinter! I'd be 1st in line to make me a Raphie.

[Roseangelo]

I'm more emo than you:

[Dorkfish]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

I'm more emo than you:

URG! Jealously! I got my beloved B&R shirt that I proudly wore today...but our craptastic Hot Topic didn't have the "emo" bands! DX

And I still want a pic of those beanbags if I may??

[Buslady]

I remember those Mikey full body bands but I was like, okay why make him and not the others!?!?!? I wanted a full Raph one in 2K3 style! poooooey!

Nah just one band for me

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Buslady

I remember those Mikey full body bands but I was like, okay why make him and not the others!?!?!?

It's 'cause Mike's the best!!!!

Originally Posted by Dorkfish

but our craptastic Hot Topic didn't have the "emo" bands!

They were kinda hidden in my store. Look carefully.

And I still want a pic of those beanbags if I may??

Don't look at me, I never promised pictures of those.

But if they're referring to what I think they are, they weren't beanbags, just weird little plushes. I used to have some, but I sold 'em. I'll see if I can find a picture, though.

Ok, found one:

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Buslady

I got my Raphie wristband



Happy Happy Joy Joy

Call me crazy I wanna see BABW TMNT plushies, including Splinter! I'd be 1st in line to make me a Raphie.

is that your arm?

[NoPressApril]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

is that your arm?

You don't have to be Miss Cleo to see that this isn't going to go anywhere good... and I agree with Rose, Lucas is a smart man who enjoys making money and seeing his creation dominate the toy world. Lucas hates that Holiday Special horribly and refuses to let it be released on DVD but still let Hasbro make a Boba Fett figure from it so Lucas never deserves to be put into the same category as Peter Laird. Also, it's looking like I may finally be getting my most desired figure from Star Wars next year (Yarna D'al Gargan) so I loves me some Lucas.

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by NoPressApril

You don't have to be Miss Cleo to see that this isn't going to go anywhere good... and I agree with Rose, Lucas is a smart man who enjoys making money and seeing his creation dominate the toy world. Lucas hates that Holiday Special horribly and refuses to let it be released on DVD but still let Hasbro make a Boba Fett figure from it so Lucas never deserves to be put into the same category as Peter Laird. Also, it's looking like I may finally be getting my most desired figure from Star Wars next year (Yarna D'al Gargan) so I loves me some Lucas.

I'm joking well pretty much cause my arms about that hairy..so I was like woa I thought she had smooth arms when i saw her in the interview must have been an off day
But yeah I'm only messin around wasn't ment to be mean but I'm sure it will be taken that way..god I hate when I have to explain sh1t when I'm joking it kills it..*bam*

[Buslady]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

is that your arm?

YES MY ARM IS THAT FURRY!

It's the Italian blood....but then i got freckles all over my face, that's the Scottish blood!

Oh god please dont think im offended, I KNOW I got furry arms! HAHAHAHAHAH REALLY! I joke about them too, ya know like Robin Williams jokes about his arms...hehehe...look darwin was wrong! hehehe....

[NoPressApril]

Originally Posted by Putrescent

I'm joking well pretty much cause my arms about that hairy..so I was like woa I thought she had smooth arms when i saw her in the interview must have been an off day
But yeah I'm only messin around wasn't ment to be mean but I'm sure it will be taken that way..god I hate when I have to explain sh1t when I'm joking it kills it..*bam*

That was actually just a clever ploy to find out how much hair you have on your arms baby *bam*

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by NoPressApril

That was actually just a clever ploy to find out how much hair you have on your arms baby *bam*

oooo haha nyuck nyuck nyuck kinda hairy at the moment I usually trim the old body.

[Jester]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

It's 'cause Mike's the best!!!!



They were kinda hidden in my store. Look carefully.



Don't look at me, I never promised pictures of those.

But if they're referring to what I think they are, they weren't beanbags, just weird little plushes. I used to have some, but I sold 'em. I'll see if I can find a picture, though.

Ok, found one:

I have a similar Raphie, it's from Next Mutation though...oddly enough.

[Roseangelo]

Originally Posted by Jester

I have a similar Raphie, it's from Next Mutation though...oddly enough.

I used to have a big one of those (I won it in a crane machine at a grocery store ). It's not actually from TNM, although the similarities are striking.