Playmates losing TMNT license December 31, 2026

Dask · 12-24-2025, 08:14 PM

Aside from the Godzilla x TMNT, Playmates has lost much of its appeal.

The origins-style line has potential, but the rate is slow, much slower than even Super7.

Not releasing the two remaining brothers from the high school Mutant Mayhem line was in bad taste, yet they release everything else.

Great that they re-released Technodrome, Party Wagon, Blimp and Module (my fave from back in the day) for those that care. But the Channel 6 News Van is where it is at.

I don't collect vintage, but I do collect vintage-upscale, so I am hoping for some news from Super7, but it is unclear to me who has the rights to the toy designs, Playmates, Varner or Viacom.

12-24-2025, 08:14 PM	#11
Dask Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2020 Location: NY Posts: 1,356	Aside from the Godzilla x TMNT, Playmates has lost much of its appeal. The origins-style line has potential, but the rate is slow, much slower than even Super7. Not releasing the two remaining brothers from the high school Mutant Mayhem line was in bad taste, yet they release everything else. Great that they re-released Technodrome, Party Wagon, Blimp and Module (my fave from back in the day) for those that care. But the Channel 6 News Van is where it is at. I don't collect vintage, but I do collect vintage-upscale, so I am hoping for some news from Super7, but it is unclear to me who has the rights to the toy designs, Playmates, Varner or Viacom.