Playmates best line?

*IMJ* · 02-17-2025, 09:26 AM

I hate to say this but as far as Playmates is concerned their is a helluva case to be made that the '03 line was their best TMNT line......

Digital Ghost · 02-17-2025, 12:17 PM

While I have such love and nostalgia for the '88 series and all of the original designs, the action figures didn't age as well for me. I collect several action figure lines and appreciate the advancements that have been made in the design/manufacturing. the 2003 line and 2012 are my personal favorites due to their more accurately resembling the animated characters they're based on.

I really want Playmates Toys to re-release the Fast Forward TMNT as well. Not so much the side characters as those weren't the best imo, but definitely the four brothers.

Edit: Looking at my TMNT collection, one would think that the original line is my favorite.

I absolutely love how Super 7 took those designs and added articulation and additional paint apps.

*I Crave Pizza No More* · 02-17-2025, 01:58 PM

For you lovers of the '03 line (those figures are very well done, generally, though I prefer the original series and some of its zaniness), I have literally the entire collection, including vehicles, MOC/MIB. The only exception are the European only figures. If anyone is in the market, feel free to reach out.

Anyway, growing up my two all-time favorite figures were Classic Rocker Leo and Lt. Leo. Also loved Shogun Triceraton, Ray Fillet, Slash, and the movie star turtles. Handful of wonderful vehicles, too. Original line will always be my first love.

View Poll Results: GOAT Playmates era?
‘88 OT line	18	60.00%
The Next Mutation	0	0%
‘03 4kids line	10	33.33%
2012 Nick line	1	3.33%
2018 Rise line	0	0%
Mutant Mayhem/Tales	1	3.33%
Voters: 30. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2025, 09:26 AM	#1
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 8,888	I hate to say this but as far as Playmates is concerned their is a helluva case to be made that the '03 line was their best TMNT line...... __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

02-17-2025, 12:17 PM	#2
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	While I have such love and nostalgia for the '88 series and all of the original designs, the action figures didn't age as well for me. I collect several action figure lines and appreciate the advancements that have been made in the design/manufacturing. the 2003 line and 2012 are my personal favorites due to their more accurately resembling the animated characters they're based on. I really want Playmates Toys to re-release the Fast Forward TMNT as well. Not so much the side characters as those weren't the best imo, but definitely the four brothers. Edit: Looking at my TMNT collection, one would think that the original line is my favorite. I absolutely love how Super 7 took those designs and added articulation and additional paint apps. __________________ Instagram Last edited by Digital Ghost; 02-17-2025 at 12:29 PM.

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02-17-2025, 01:58 PM	#3
I Crave Pizza No More Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 1,658	For you lovers of the '03 line (those figures are very well done, generally, though I prefer the original series and some of its zaniness), I have literally the entire collection, including vehicles, MOC/MIB. The only exception are the European only figures. If anyone is in the market, feel free to reach out. Anyway, growing up my two all-time favorite figures were Classic Rocker Leo and Lt. Leo. Also loved Shogun Triceraton, Ray Fillet, Slash, and the movie star turtles. Handful of wonderful vehicles, too. Original line will always be my first love.