Setting the record straight: Peter Laird

[odupianist]

Oh well I don't understand how Neca can make toys of past characters but playmates isn't.

Once NECA's line comes out and does amazing, Playmates will either a) be kicking themselves, b) try to compete and do something similar or c) both.

These days, "Mirage Studios" simply means "Peter Laird."

Didn't the old saying used to be, "If it's not late, it's not Mirage" or something? Now it's "If it's not Peter Laird, it's not Mirage or TMNT canon"

I'm not the biggest fan of what's being put out today, but give Laird a break. You come down on him like he's some jerk just coming in and ruining the property. He's Peter freakin Laird, he co-created them. Last time I checked Eastman sold his rights, he was the one who wiped his hands of turtles. Peter's the one that stuck around. I like and respect them both.

He is ruining the property in my opinion. Yes he co-created them, but that was with a partner and before he decided to blow it. I mean the Turtles need Eastman AND Laird. Eastman gives TMNT the grittiness that we love, and Laird gives it the sci-fi touch we love. Yes Eastman sold his portion but from what I hear about Laird I'd probably get fed up too.

I think everyone here has expressed their disappointment with the Playmates line at one point or another, but ultimately you can't JUST single out Peter for every bad thing that's happening with the toys.

Why not? It's a lot easier on us if we just single out one person