Playmates' 25th Anniversary Plans

*Ninjinister* · 10-16-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Press Release found at ninjaturtles.com

COSTA MESA, CA –It's a shell-ebration! Everyone's favorite lean, green, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES celebrate the 25th anniversary of their comic book debut in 2009 by incorporating totally radical new retro segments to the merchandising mix and innovative new themed products both supported with in-pack promotions including video games, pilot episodes of animation and other interactive content and entertainment. Action figures based on the new TV show airing on Fox and the CW, and a new segment of the popular Mini-Mutant line including figures and vehicles will be the lines' foundation. On the retro front, Playmates is re-introducing the original awesome 1987 action figure line, twelve figures in all, including the four Turtles, Splinter, Shredder and more. These figures will feature a "tubular" nostalgic 25th anniversary package design with a random assortment of classic TV episodes from the inaugural season. Playmates Toys is the long time master toy licensee for the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES brand; 4Kids Entertainment handles exclusive worldwide merchandising rights; while The Mirage Group continues to nurture and manage the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES property.

Um... huh?

CudleyCowlick · 10-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Hh-what? hhhhh-wwhaatt? yyyeeaahh!!!

And if we're getting 12 old figs in redesigned packaging, that's what - the original 10 backs AND... WHO ELSE?

*gobo* · 10-16-2008, 03:15 PM

Lots of details in there sound confusing. They make it sound like they'll be putting Classic 'Toon eps in their products, but I somehow doubt that. Time will tell.

*Kendamu* · 10-16-2008, 03:20 PM

A re-release of the 1987 TMNTs? Sweet! I wonder if they'll be rubber-headed or hard-headed...

*Ninjinister* · 10-16-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Lots of details in there sound confusing.

Seriously, isn't it? I initially thought that they were saying they were making old-school line Mini-Mutants, but I re-read and was like "Aw, damn."

*CyberCubed* · 10-16-2008, 03:51 PM

Sounds ok, but I already have all the 1987 wave of figures.

It would be better if we got NEW figures based on the old show, but that would be nothing but a pipedream.

I guess this is ok for anyone who never had the older toys though, it'll be really weird to see the old Rocksteady and Bebop figures back on store shelves again.

*Kendamu* · 10-16-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Sounds ok, but I already have all the 1987 wave of figures.

It would be better if we got NEW figures based on the old show, but that would be nothing but a pipedream.

I guess this is ok for anyone who never had the older toys though, it'll be really weird to see the old Rocksteady and Bebop figures back on store shelves again.

I'm totally in love with the idea. Sure, I have the old ones that I played with that are sitting in my parents' attic and I have an MOC Michelangelo from that same wave that I got off of eBay to celebrate the first TMNT toy I ever got as a child, but I would like to be able to get these re-releases because then I won't have to spend an arm and a leg getting the more popular and/or rare figures of that wave.

Leonardo19 · 10-16-2008, 04:55 PM

Great News. I really hope the re-released toys sell so well that that continue with them. Similar to what Hasbro has doen with the GI Joe 25th toyline.

*Ninjinister* · 10-16-2008, 04:56 PM

I'm kind of on the fence about this. On one hand, since I don't care what package design is on my carded figures, I can fill in some holes on the cheap. On the other hand, I would much rather have new figures based on the original series.

One thing's for sure: if they release Foot Soldiers, I'm totally buying every one in a 30 mile radius!

*CyberCubed* · 10-16-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Goongasnootch

but I would like to be able to get these re-releases because then I won't have to spend an arm and a leg getting the more popular and/or rare figures of that wave.

Yeah, I may buy these and leave them MOC.

Of the 12 figures, I'm guessing its the 4 Turtles, Splinter, Shredder, Krang, Bebop, Rocksteady, the Foot Soldier...and two others. Maybe Casey Jones and General Traag?

I can't think who the last two might be other than them.

*Ninjinister* · 10-16-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Yeah, I may buy these and leave them MOC.

Of the 12 figures, I'm guessing its the 4 Turtles, Splinter, Shredder, Krang, Bebop, Rocksteady, the Foot Soldier...and two others. Maybe Casey Jones and General Traag?

I can't think who the last two might be other than them.

So April's not good enough to be re-released?

*CyberCubed* · 10-16-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The S

So April's not good enough to be re-released?

Oh man, I can't believe I forgot about her.

So I guess the 12 figures would be:

1. Leo
2. Raph
3. Mike
4. Don
5. Shredder
6. Krang
7. Bebop
8. Rocksteady
9. Foot Soldier
10. April
11. Splinter

That leaves one more figure for #12, which as I said, might be Casey Jones or General Traag. Or maybe Rat King.

Archon_Turtle · 10-16-2008, 05:03 PM

*rolls eyes*
Please see my signature for my feelings on the matter lol.

*gobo* · 10-16-2008, 05:07 PM

Tell me... That headstone was donated, huh?

*Kunoichi_Haruko* · 10-16-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

*rolls eyes*
Please see my signature for my feelings on the matter lol.

*chuckle*

Anyway, I never collected the figs back in the day, so I might pick these up.

Archon_Turtle · 10-16-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

Tell me... That headstone was donated, huh?

I made it using an online tombstone generator. You can make it say anything. Like so:

*Ninjinister* · 10-16-2008, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Canadian Turtle · 10-16-2008, 05:29 PM

This is AMAZING I want a date so I can start saving!

*VaughnMichael* · 10-16-2008, 05:33 PM

I've been telling you guys this for some time, o wait nevermind I'm not a reliable source and don't know anything.

This is seriously retarded, I'm glad I can't buy the old toys on Ebay or anything.

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

*rolls eyes*
Please see my signature for my feelings on the matter lol.

And this is why we're friends, I'm glad some one besides myself and Murph see's how stupid this idea is.

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Originally Posted by gobo

Tell me... That headstone was donated, huh?

No, actually it's a re-release Gobo.

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Originally Posted by Kunoichi_Haruko

*chuckle*

Anyway, I never collected the figs back in the day, so I might pick these up.

But you can buy them on Ebay, You know I wouldn't even mind so much if they gave them better paint jobs or what not to establish the differnce between the new re-releases and the old releases.
But come on this is Playmates and we all know that's not going to happen.

***First of Two Latin Kings*** · 10-16-2008, 05:36 PM

I don't think that the assumption is that you don't know anything-- I think sometimes people are put off by the way you come across. That's just an observation though. I could be completely wrong.

10-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	Hh-what? hhhhh-wwhaatt? yyyeeaahh!!! And if we're getting 12 old figs in redesigned packaging, that's what - the original 10 backs AND... WHO ELSE? __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

10-16-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Lots of details in there sound confusing. They make it sound like they'll be putting Classic 'Toon eps in their products, but I somehow doubt that. Time will tell. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-16-2008, 04:55 PM	#8
Leonardo19 Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NYC SEWERS Posts: 190	Great News. I really hope the re-released toys sell so well that that continue with them. Similar to what Hasbro has doen with the GI Joe 25th toyline. __________________ GOONGALA!

10-16-2008, 04:56 PM	#9
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I'm kind of on the fence about this. On one hand, since I don't care what package design is on my carded figures, I can fill in some holes on the cheap. On the other hand, I would much rather have new figures based on the original series. One thing's for sure: if they release Foot Soldiers, I'm totally buying every one in a 30 mile radius! __________________

10-16-2008, 05:07 PM	#14
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	Tell me... That headstone was donated, huh? __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

10-16-2008, 03:20 PM	#4
Kendamu Sewerhead Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,890	A re-release of the 1987 TMNTs? Sweet! I wonder if they'll be rubber-headed or hard-headed...

10-16-2008, 03:51 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,871	Sounds ok, but I already have all the 1987 wave of figures. It would be better if we got NEW figures based on the old show, but that would be nothing but a pipedream. I guess this is ok for anyone who never had the older toys though, it'll be really weird to see the old Rocksteady and Bebop figures back on store shelves again.

10-16-2008, 05:03 PM	#13
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	rolls eyes Please see my signature for my feelings on the matter lol.

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Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	This is AMAZING I want a date so I can start saving! __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com