TMNT Metal Miniatures

*Zulithe* · 10-07-2012, 01:27 PM

Advertised in early issues of TMNT from the late 80s.

How many of you own, or owned, these? What did you think? What was the quality like?

*pannoni1* · 10-07-2012, 01:38 PM

I find these historically significant in that these were the first figures of TMNT ever released, in 1986. There was also a set consisting of a Triceraton, Fugitoid, Casey Jones, and a set consisting of several Foot Soldiers. They are made of lead, and are worth about $10-$15 each in package and about $2.50-$5 loose, if you can find them in auction, and are bound to be good investments. From what I've seen, they seem to be pretty durable. I would like to own some for my collection in the future, along with some Iron-Ons.

*Zulithe* · 10-07-2012, 01:52 PM

Cool! Thanks for the info. I'm not too pleased that they are cast in lead, I grew up next to a neighbor who would cast his own metal miniatures, it was a really cool experience, and he often used lead because it was cheap. that is fine, but a higher-quality metal would be nicer.

Oh well! If I ever do find myself fortunate enough to come across any, i will buy them anyway.

Cryomancer · 10-07-2012, 01:56 PM

There's a set of the TMNT with laserguns, too. I want em. I used to paint miniatures a bunch, so I'd like to do a set of these someday...or more than one set.

edit: looks like Usagi had some too! http://usagiyojimbo.com/collectibles...lectibles.html

And Terror Bears? Jeez, how many of these actually got made? http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2594487268/

*Candy Kappa* · 10-08-2012, 02:02 AM

I would love to have a complete set of these and the Pen & Paper role-Playing books to match... when I have cash to throw.

10-07-2012, 01:27 PM	#1
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	TMNT Metal Miniatures Advertised in early issues of TMNT from the late 80s. How many of you own, or owned, these? What did you think? What was the quality like?

10-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#2
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	I find these historically significant in that these were the first figures of TMNT ever released, in 1986. There was also a set consisting of a Triceraton, Fugitoid, Casey Jones, and a set consisting of several Foot Soldiers. They are made of lead, and are worth about $10-$15 each in package and about $2.50-$5 loose, if you can find them in auction, and are bound to be good investments. From what I've seen, they seem to be pretty durable. I would like to own some for my collection in the future, along with some Iron-Ons. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 10-07-2012 at 01:45 PM.

10-07-2012, 01:56 PM	#4
Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	There's a set of the TMNT with laserguns, too. I want em. I used to paint miniatures a bunch, so I'd like to do a set of these someday...or more than one set. edit: looks like Usagi had some too! http://usagiyojimbo.com/collectibles...lectibles.html And Terror Bears? Jeez, how many of these actually got made? http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2594487268/ __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/ Last edited by Cryomancer; 10-07-2012 at 02:02 PM.

10-08-2012, 02:02 AM	#5
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	I would love to have a complete set of these and the Pen & Paper role-Playing books to match... when I have cash to throw. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

10-07-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Cool! Thanks for the info. I'm not too pleased that they are cast in lead, I grew up next to a neighbor who would cast his own metal miniatures, it was a really cool experience, and he often used lead because it was cheap. that is fine, but a higher-quality metal would be nicer. Oh well! If I ever do find myself fortunate enough to come across any, i will buy them anyway.