Other Media in Classics

*Chris* · 09-10-2012, 03:10 AM

We've known for a while that if the Classics line does well then Playmates are willing to bring in characters from other media (such as 2K3, Archie Adventures, etc), but one thing I've not really seen discussed is how people would like to see this handelled.

Would you like to see a load of variants of the core characters, or would you prefer to just have the unique characters (like Bishop and Ninjara)?

For characters like Fugitoid and the Triceraton Warrior, who had figures in the classic line but got most of their exposure through the 2K3 series, would you want their Classics figure based on their 2K3 design or their original toy?

Personally I'd rather have the unique characters. As much as I'd love to have a screen accurate set of 2K3 TMNT and a 2K3 Shredder whose stomach opens up to reveal Ch'rell, I'd prefer to get new characters like Bishop, Hun and Karai who weren't in the classic line. In an ideal world we'd obviously get both (and in all honestly I do expect Playmates to do multiple TMNT and Shredders if the line continues), but this line won't last forever and, as much as possible, I'd rather have unique characters than variants.

I also think I'd go with the classic designs. As much as I love 2K3, the nostalgia of a golden Fugitoid steals this one for me.

What do you guys think? How would you like to see Playmates handle this? And are there any variants that you'd love but don't think we'll see (mine's a set of Image TMNT closely followed by a set of TNM TMNT but I think those at least have a shot if the line does well enough).

*Powder* · 09-10-2012, 03:16 AM

Unique characters would not be in the scale of the lines that represented their respective series, so I'll pass on that. The articulation, paint job, texture of the plastic, none of it would match up & that would really bother the OCD in me.

I suppose in the scheme of things, I would prefer 'variants', as in sets of turtles based out of their most popular universes. Most specifically, Henson turtles that look like the first film. Then a new 4kids set, Mirage set (with each turtle looking like a different artists take), a vol. 3 set, Next Mutation Set, & so forth.

I would like an expansion of the OT series, giving us a classics Splinter, Shredder, etc, but I'd much prefer the 'variants'.

If we're getting OT characters that already had figures like Shredder, Krang, etc, I want them to be screen accurate, not remakes of the original toys. Paying tribute is cool & all but I want authenticity after all these years.

*Discogod* · 09-10-2012, 05:12 AM

My preference is, and shall remain, Mirage, but I'd kill for a well-sculpted & articulated set of movie 1 Turtles (along with Casey, Shredder & a couple of Foot).

I'd like to see characters like Casey, Splinter, Rat King, Fugitoid & Shredder in the Classics line, but to me all they'd be is fodder for Mirage-styled versions...

09-10-2012, 03:10 AM	#1
Chris Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK Posts: 1,898	Other Media in Classics We've known for a while that if the Classics line does well then Playmates are willing to bring in characters from other media (such as 2K3, Archie Adventures, etc), but one thing I've not really seen discussed is how people would like to see this handelled. Would you like to see a load of variants of the core characters, or would you prefer to just have the unique characters (like Bishop and Ninjara)? For characters like Fugitoid and the Triceraton Warrior, who had figures in the classic line but got most of their exposure through the 2K3 series, would you want their Classics figure based on their 2K3 design or their original toy? Personally I'd rather have the unique characters. As much as I'd love to have a screen accurate set of 2K3 TMNT and a 2K3 Shredder whose stomach opens up to reveal Ch'rell, I'd prefer to get new characters like Bishop, Hun and Karai who weren't in the classic line. In an ideal world we'd obviously get both (and in all honestly I do expect Playmates to do multiple TMNT and Shredders if the line continues), but this line won't last forever and, as much as possible, I'd rather have unique characters than variants. I also think I'd go with the classic designs. As much as I love 2K3, the nostalgia of a golden Fugitoid steals this one for me. What do you guys think? How would you like to see Playmates handle this? And are there any variants that you'd love but don't think we'll see (mine's a set of Image TMNT closely followed by a set of TNM TMNT but I think those at least have a shot if the line does well enough).

09-10-2012, 03:16 AM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	Unique characters would not be in the scale of the lines that represented their respective series, so I'll pass on that. The articulation, paint job, texture of the plastic, none of it would match up & that would really bother the OCD in me. I suppose in the scheme of things, I would prefer 'variants', as in sets of turtles based out of their most popular universes. Most specifically, Henson turtles that look like the first film. Then a new 4kids set, Mirage set (with each turtle looking like a different artists take), a vol. 3 set, Next Mutation Set, & so forth. I would like an expansion of the OT series, giving us a classics Splinter, Shredder, etc, but I'd much prefer the 'variants'. If we're getting OT characters that already had figures like Shredder, Krang, etc, I want them to be screen accurate, not remakes of the original toys. Paying tribute is cool & all but I want authenticity after all these years.

09-10-2012, 05:12 AM	#3
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	My preference is, and shall remain, Mirage, but I'd kill for a well-sculpted & articulated set of movie 1 Turtles (along with Casey, Shredder & a couple of Foot). I'd like to see characters like Casey, Splinter, Rat King, Fugitoid & Shredder in the Classics line, but to me all they'd be is fodder for Mirage-styled versions...