TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3

[Zage]

I think TMNT Classics should be like the MOTUC series, & make figures of unmade characters, that the fans have been wanting, for years, like Caucasian human Baxter, generic Rock Soldiers & Stone Warriors {rock brown, Stone grey}, Lt. Granitor, Shogun, Tora, Pimiko, Ninjara, Frosty the Hitmen, Roadkill Rodneys, Attila & Rasputin, a proper Napoleon, Old Hob, Alopex, etc.

[Leolead]

Guys! I just picked up my set of the classic Turtles (1990) the joints were a little stiff so I used a hair dryer, but overall I love them!!

[VaughnMichael]

Originally Posted by Zage

I think TMNT Classics should be like the MOTUC series, & make figures of unmade characters, that the fans have been wanting, for years, like Caucasian human Baxter, generic Rock Soldiers & Stone Warriors {rock brown, Stone grey}, Lt. Granitor, Shogun, Tora, Pimiko, Ninjara, Frosty the Hitmen, Roadkill Rodneys, Attila & Rasputin, a proper Napoleon, Old Hob, Alopex, etc.

That's exactly the line we should be getting but we wont.

[RainDownOnMe23]

Originally Posted by Zage

I think TMNT Classics should be like the MOTUC series, & make figures of unmade characters, that the fans have been wanting, for years, like Caucasian human Baxter, generic Rock Soldiers & Stone Warriors {rock brown, Stone grey}, Lt. Granitor, Shogun, Tora, Pimiko, Ninjara, Frosty the Hitmen, Roadkill Rodneys, Attila & Rasputin, a proper Napoleon, Old Hob, Alopex, etc.

That would be great!

[Paul John]

Can someone please tell us folks in the UK/Ireland when the 3rd series can be expected to be released?

[go_ninja84]

so i posted my own review on TRU online for the movie figures and noted about how they shipped the figures and TRU took my review down says alot

[1987]

these figures came out looking like crap! the head sculpts are ok, but did they really have to use the same exact body for each turtle? i just rewatched the first film and clearly each turtle has his own unique build. i wont be wasting money on this garbage i feel the vintage movie star turtles look far more accurate even with the colored pads.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Originally Posted by Paul John

Can someone please tell us folks in the UK/Ireland when the 3rd series can be expected to be released?

I second that, I want them NOW!

I hope we don't have to wait till the new movie is out in October, to get our hands on the classic collection movie figs. I think theywill be released around that time. Grrrrr

[sdp]

So, I ordered the movie figures, I saw people complaining about them but after seeing them in person I definitely like them and think they look better than the movie vintage ones, sure these figures could've looked better but they're fine.

I have a few questions though, is there any website that ships internationally that I can order Series 1 from? Series 2 is only rocksteady/beebop right? Or are there any chances of the OT turtles being re-released?

[go_ninja84]

Originally Posted by 1987

these figures came out looking like crap! the head sculpts are ok, but did they really have to use the same exact body for each turtle? i just rewatched the first film and clearly each turtle has his own unique build. i wont be wasting money on this garbage i feel the vintage movie star turtles look far more accurate even with the colored pads.

even the Movie Star turtles had the same sculpt bodies, only difference was paint apps and belts

i actually like these figures and think they did a good job with them

[Discogod]

Originally Posted by go_ninja84

even the Movie Star turtles had the same sculpt bodies, only difference was paint apps and belts

So that excuses Playmates for crapping out more shoddy, inaccurate toys?

[Leolead]

I hate to sound rude guys.. but the original movie star Turtles weren't really accurate to the 1990 film, I mean the Turtle suits didn't have all those Spots until TMNT 3

[DonatelloFan1984]

Originally Posted by Leolead

I hate to sound rude guys.. but the original movie star Turtles weren't really accurate to the 1990 film, I mean the Turtle suits didn't have all those Spots until TMNT 3

You do realize that the original movie star turtles weren't for the 90 film but for secret of the ooze right.

[Leolead]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan1984

You do realize that the original movie star turtles weren't for the 90 film but for secret of the ooze right.

Oh.. my bad.

[Cowabungawolf89]

I keep posing mine, So i'm still enjoying them. Though some people are not happy with them I'm still excited for what's next after Shredder and Krang.

[sspeck05]

Not sure if many of you check the Retro Classic Thread, but they seem to be back up at TRU: http://www.toysrus.com/search/index....gkw=retro&sr=1

Krang and Foot Soldier are down a bit with no image. Wish they had Shredder and Splinter back up.

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[tmntpower2k14]

Originally Posted by 1987

these figures came out looking like crap! the head sculpts are ok, but did they really have to use the same exact body for each turtle? i just rewatched the first film and clearly each turtle has his own unique build. i wont be wasting money on this garbage i feel the vintage movie star turtles look far more accurate even with the colored pads.

That's how I felt, and I returned them.

For $22 w/ tax a pop, as a proclaimed "collector series" there is not enough detail to warrant the price on these guys. That's $88 for just 4 turtles. Absurd.

The lack of detail on the skin, way too smooth. The messy paint apps on the eye balls, and lack of distinguishing paint around the eye slits. Don's bandana is the wrong color. The fact it's all the exact same body with a different head, even though in the film Mikey is the shortest, Raph is the biggest, is very lazy. Truly disappointing.

Then on top of those aesthetic issues, the function of them is even worse. The joints are terrible, on the verge of breaking with basic poses. My Mikey's arm almost broke right off when I was attempting to just move his arm down. Playmates is committing robbery with these.

They'd be better off releasing a vintage wave of the movie star turtles but with the accurately colored brown pads. The rubber texture on those, plus freckles and oddly superior painted eyes for around $8 or $9 would be a better buy. Playmates get a clue, and take this advice. Retro the movie star line with accurate brown padding on the turtles. I'd love to see Splinter, Super Shredder, and the movie Foot Clan as well.

[snooz]

Has anyone seen this line in Canada yet? Is it also going to be TRU exclusive in Canada?

[LeonardosBane]

Originally Posted by tmntpower2k14

That's how I felt, and I returned them.

For $22 w/ tax a pop, as a proclaimed "collector series" there is not enough detail to warrant the price on these guys. That's $88 for just 4 turtles. Absurd.

The lack of detail on the skin, way too smooth. The messy paint apps on the eye balls, and lack of distinguishing paint around the eye slits. Don's bandana is the wrong color. The fact it's all the exact same body with a different head, even though in the film Mikey is the shortest, Raph is the biggest, is very lazy. Truly disappointing.

Then on top of those aesthetic issues, the function of them is even worse. The joints are terrible, on the verge of breaking with basic poses. My Mikey's arm almost broke right off when I was attempting to just move his arm down. Playmates is committing robbery with these.

They'd be better off releasing a vintage wave of the movie star turtles but with the accurately colored brown pads. The rubber texture on those, plus freckles and oddly superior painted eyes for around $8 or $9 would be a better buy. Playmates get a clue, and take this advice. Retro the movie star line with accurate brown padding on the turtles. I'd love to see Splinter, Super Shredder, and the movie Foot Clan as well.

The vintage movie star turtles were also all the same body, with different heads. And if Playmates were to release those figures today with the same paint and accessories and weird rubber bodies, I don't see them charging any less than $12-15.

[DonatelloFan1984]

I am probably in the minority on this bit I think it would have been pretty neat if they found a way to articulate the real reptilian rubbery feel on wave 3