Any word yet if Playmates is continuing the classics line with OT Shredder, Krang?

*CyberCubed* · 10-21-2012, 09:26 PM

Apparently the 4 classic OT Turtles have been selling extremely well. Playmates said if they sold well we'd see them continue the line with other characters or other Turtles.

I think Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady released would do very well in a line like this, and I'm hoping to finally see toon accurate versions of those 4 especially in the same vein.

Any news yet?

tommyday · 10-21-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Apparently the 4 classic OT Turtles have been selling extremely well. Playmates said if they sold well we'd see them continue the line with other characters or other Turtles.

I think Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady released would do very well in a line like this, and I'm hoping to finally see toon accurate versions of those 4 especially in the same vein.

Any news yet?

Man I really hope so, I can't imagine how awesome those characters would all look in the style of these classic figures.

If you think about it though, making the four Turtles just required four (almost) identically molds, and four completely different and new characters would probably require a lot more. Hopefully they're selling well enough to justify that though.

The biggest problem I see is the scale, in the 80s toon the Turtles were always a little shorter than most of the other characters, so that would mean Shredder and the rest would need to be closer to 7 inches.

*Zulithe* · 10-22-2012, 04:26 AM

The Classics are the best figures playmates has made in a long time, so I really hope we get a 2nd wave of 4 figures. Splinter, Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady. Easy money! I know everyone wants Krang... but his android body is ugly as sin. I'd buy him but not before Splinter or Shredder. I think those figures are more marketable than Krang, too.

Splinter, in action figure form, has had a tough time. IMO every one of his figures is flawed (with the very first figure still being my favorite) so a definitive version is badly needed.

Sorry but we do not have screen-accurate versions of shredder or splinter yet from the OT so these are badly needed. Collectors would be lining up around the block.

I am a huge fan of the Nick TMNT figures from playmates too and I hope Playmates does some larger, highly-articulated versions of the Nick characters someday.

1984 · 10-22-2012, 08:12 AM

I feel like they are selling well judging from the amount of sell outs online and how people are not seeing many of them in stores. They really hit a good spot with price/articulation/sculpt so I can only hope that we see more releases.

tmnt transformer · 10-22-2012, 08:46 AM

If they make a wave 2, krang should be a BAF.

Veedubguy83 · 10-22-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tmnt transformer

If they make a wave 2, krang should be a BAF.

Was just going to say the same thing! Best idea ever!

TVsRobLowe · 10-22-2012, 09:57 AM

They could get creative and have Bebop and Rocksteady share a body. Whatever makes them unique (Bebop's Vest & knee brace, Rocksteady's belt) could be an add on accessory. At the least they could share legs and arms.

Knowing Playmates, I'm expecting the 2nd wave to be the same figures as the first wave, just with white eyes and a pizza accessory.

*Zachatello00* · 10-22-2012, 10:45 AM

white eyes would fix the "derpy" problem.

raphfan84 · 10-22-2012, 11:05 AM

Man I hope they come out with the 2 nd wave! That would be awesome.

cryan · 10-22-2012, 11:43 AM

The classics have been very difficult to find in my area.TRU was the only place to get thme and once they sold out they have yet to restock them.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 10-22-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tmnt transformer

If they make a wave 2, krang should be a BAF.

Yes indeed

Ravenxl7 · 10-22-2012, 11:56 AM

I want to see the line continue, but not if it's going to continue to be a TRU only thing. The only TRU close enough to drive to is an absolute crap shoot when it comes to stock. Most especially with stuff only they sell. My parents asked me for a Christmas list this year, so I put Classic Collection Raph on there, but I don't expect them to have any luck finding him, assuming they even try that is...

If they can get at least one other store interested in selling the line, say Target for example, I'd love to see it expand out to cover most, if not all, of the different TMNT incarnations (even Next Mutation). There'll inevitably be scale issues due to the size of the Turtles.

I wouldn't object to them also making figures of this size, including the detail and articulation, for the Nick designs. Most especially a Master Splinter figure.

FoxZerro · 10-22-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenxl7

I want to see the line continue, but not if it's going to continue to be a TRU only thing. The only TRU close enough to drive to is an absolute crap shoot when it comes to stock. Most especially with stuff only they sell. My parents asked me for a Christmas list this year, so I put Classic Collection Raph on there, but I don't expect them to have any luck finding him, assuming they even try that is...

If they can get at least one other store interested in selling the line, say Target for example, I'd love to see it expand out to cover most, if not all, of the different TMNT incarnations (even Next Mutation). There'll inevitably be scale issues due to the size of the Turtles.

I wouldn't object to them also making figures of this size, including the detail and articulation, for the Nick designs. Most especially a Master Splinter figure.

I'm not sure what you mean by TRU Only I got my figures from Target personally and I have seen them at local Comic Book Shops as well and there have been pictures of them in a Wal-Mart. The only known TRU Exclusive Turtles merchandise right now is the 11'' Battle Shell figures.

Veedubguy83 · 10-22-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxZerro

I'm not sure what you mean by TRU Only I got my figures from Target personally and I have seen them at local Comic Book Shops as well and there have been pictures of them in a Wal-Mart. The only known TRU Exclusive Turtles merchandise right now is the 11'' Battle Shell figures.

And the Sewer Lair.

*Zulithe* · 10-22-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tmnt transformer

If they make a wave 2, krang should be a BAF.

Naa that idea is too good, Playmates would never consider it

would be so epic tough

dkram230 · 10-22-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Veedubguy83

And the Sewer Lair.

I think that may apply to US only. It's apparently available at Sears in Canada. Cheaper there too at $109 (see link below). In fact, if it was bought in September at Sears.ca, because it's part of their Xmas catalog it would've been like $90 or something with a promo they were running. They won't ship outise CA so since I live in the states I bought mine at TRU. Got it the week before the price increase and used the $10 off >$35 TMNT promotion in addition to a $20 email coupon and applied for a credit card to save an additional 10%. Got it for around $80. I'm satisfied with that price.

TMNT Lair- Sears Canada

*pannoni1* · 10-22-2012, 02:27 PM

Since unlike NECA which was a small company that went down after unimpressive April sales, there is very little doubt that a new wave of Classics won't be made. However, until we get confirmation since Playmates is a big company and has numerous other franchises/lines to market, don't guarantee yourself that there will be more Classics. Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady could be market as "The Bad Guys" just like in the old days and sell well, and perhaps release Splinter, April, and Casey next for "The Good Guys" set. I would like Android Krang as opposed to Bubble Walker Krang due to the popularity of his Android version.

Ravenxl7 · 10-22-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxZerro

I'm not sure what you mean by TRU Only I got my figures from Target personally and I have seen them at local Comic Book Shops as well and there have been pictures of them in a Wal-Mart. The only known TRU Exclusive Turtles merchandise right now is the 11'' Battle Shell figures.

First I've heard of them actually being found outside of TRU and comic shops. I had heard that Walmart turned down the line, and a rumor that Target was supposedly getting them in. Good to know they're available elsewhere. I'll have look for them the next time I'm going through Walmart and Target.

Tossled · 10-22-2012, 03:50 PM

For what it's worth, I ordered them all from playmates' website a few weeks back and emailed customer service about the possibility of expanding the line. She was pretty vague but her answer made me feel optimistic.

edit: first post. Hi!

*Donatello19* · 10-22-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

Naa that idea is too good, Playmates would never consider it

would be so epic tough

Well, Playmates did want to make a cyber Splinter build a figure, so I think they will do a BAF at some point.

Anyway, here is what I think wave 2 should be

Classic Master Splinter Figure
Accessories-Removable cloth robe, cane, Yin-Yang symbol base, and build a figure Krang part (right arm).

Classic Shredder Figure
Accessories-Removable cloth cape, Foot Clan symbol base, and build a figure Krang part (Torso with head (this is where the arms and legs connect) and a classic, mini Krang figure to go into the stomach).

Classic Bebop and Rocksteady Figures (Two pack)
Accessories-Laser Blasters (the ones they used in the show), Turtle shell bases, and build a figure Krang parts (left and right legs).

Classic April O' Neil Figure
Accessories-Camera, Video Recorder, Microphone, a removable belt to hold them, a Pizza pie base, and a build a Krang figure part (Left arm).

I think those bases would be awesome rather than them all having the same sewer base. What do you guys think?

10-21-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,869	Any word yet if Playmates is continuing the classics line with OT Shredder, Krang? Apparently the 4 classic OT Turtles have been selling extremely well. Playmates said if they sold well we'd see them continue the line with other characters or other Turtles. I think Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady released would do very well in a line like this, and I'm hoping to finally see toon accurate versions of those 4 especially in the same vein. Any news yet?

10-22-2012, 08:12 AM	#4
1984 Thug Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: VT Posts: 96	I feel like they are selling well judging from the amount of sell outs online and how people are not seeing many of them in stores. They really hit a good spot with price/articulation/sculpt so I can only hope that we see more releases. __________________ The Crooked Ninja Turtle Gang

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10-22-2012, 11:56 AM	#12
Ravenxl7 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 488	I want to see the line continue, but not if it's going to continue to be a TRU only thing. The only TRU close enough to drive to is an absolute crap shoot when it comes to stock. Most especially with stuff only they sell. My parents asked me for a Christmas list this year, so I put Classic Collection Raph on there, but I don't expect them to have any luck finding him, assuming they even try that is... If they can get at least one other store interested in selling the line, say Target for example, I'd love to see it expand out to cover most, if not all, of the different TMNT incarnations (even Next Mutation). There'll inevitably be scale issues due to the size of the Turtles. I wouldn't object to them also making figures of this size, including the detail and articulation, for the Nick designs. Most especially a Master Splinter figure. __________________

10-22-2012, 02:27 PM	#17
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	Since unlike NECA which was a small company that went down after unimpressive April sales, there is very little doubt that a new wave of Classics won't be made. However, until we get confirmation since Playmates is a big company and has numerous other franchises/lines to market, don't guarantee yourself that there will be more Classics. Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady could be market as "The Bad Guys" just like in the old days and sell well, and perhaps release Splinter, April, and Casey next for "The Good Guys" set. I would like Android Krang as opposed to Bubble Walker Krang due to the popularity of his Android version. __________________ 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!

10-22-2012, 04:26 AM	#3
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	The Classics are the best figures playmates has made in a long time, so I really hope we get a 2nd wave of 4 figures. Splinter, Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady. Easy money! I know everyone wants Krang... but his android body is ugly as sin. I'd buy him but not before Splinter or Shredder. I think those figures are more marketable than Krang, too. Splinter, in action figure form, has had a tough time. IMO every one of his figures is flawed (with the very first figure still being my favorite) so a definitive version is badly needed. Sorry but we do not have screen-accurate versions of shredder or splinter yet from the OT so these are badly needed. Collectors would be lining up around the block. I am a huge fan of the Nick TMNT figures from playmates too and I hope Playmates does some larger, highly-articulated versions of the Nick characters someday.

10-22-2012, 09:57 AM	#7
TVsRobLowe Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 154	They could get creative and have Bebop and Rocksteady share a body. Whatever makes them unique (Bebop's Vest & knee brace, Rocksteady's belt) could be an add on accessory. At the least they could share legs and arms. Knowing Playmates, I'm expecting the 2nd wave to be the same figures as the first wave, just with white eyes and a pizza accessory.

10-22-2012, 10:45 AM	#8
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	white eyes would fix the "derpy" problem.

10-22-2012, 11:05 AM	#9
raphfan84 Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winston-Salem NC. Posts: 630	Man I hope they come out with the 2 nd wave! That would be awesome.

10-22-2012, 11:43 AM	#10
cryan Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Athens,AL Posts: 743	The classics have been very difficult to find in my area.TRU was the only place to get thme and once they sold out they have yet to restock them.

10-22-2012, 03:50 PM	#19
Tossled Thug Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 75	For what it's worth, I ordered them all from playmates' website a few weeks back and emailed customer service about the possibility of expanding the line. She was pretty vague but her answer made me feel optimistic. edit: first post. Hi!