2013 TMNT Figures - Page 48

*miru* · 03-08-2013, 08:05 AM

I actually will be getting all except turtle variants. Yes, even Spiderbytez.

Timmetry · 03-08-2013, 12:44 PM

That was my original intent, but after the disappointment of horribly out of scale figures and minimal articulation on secondary characters, I'm picking up only a select few. Currently in my sights are Leatherhead (even though he's tiny) and a ton of mousers.

*Zulithe* · 03-08-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmetry

That was my original intent, but after the disappointment of horribly out of scale figures and minimal articulation on secondary characters, I'm picking up only a select few. Currently in my sights are Leatherhead (even though he's tiny) and a ton of mousers.

> complains about small, minimally articulate figures
> doesn't buy any as a result
> ... except for a small, minimally articulate figure

Digital Ghost · 03-08-2013, 01:20 PM

Yeah the Leatherhead figure seems more lengthy... I guess that's how they're making up for a lack of height. And agreed, the lack of articulation is a downfall. Looks like he has an articulated tail, but none in the arms & legs.

I'll still purchase them, of course.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 03-08-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

Yeah the Leatherhead figure seems more lengthy... I guess that's how they're making up for a lack of height. And agreed, the lack of articulation is a downfall. Looks like he has an articulated tail, but none in the arms & legs.

I'll still purchase them, of course.

you and me both

LH · 03-08-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

Yeah the Leatherhead figure seems more lengthy... I guess that's how they're making up for a lack of height. And agreed, the lack of articulation is a downfall. Looks like he has an articulated tail, but none in the arms & legs.

I'll still purchase them, of course.

The way his legs are bent and his posture make him appear like he is leaning down to talk/getting ready to charge for an attack. I think he would look great with a toy pot of Pizza-noodle soup in front of him.

*Powder* · 03-08-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

> complains about small, minimally articulate figures
> doesn't buy any as a result
> ... except for a small, minimally articulate figure

Are you seriously greentexting on a ninja turtles forum?

Digital Ghost · 03-08-2013, 04:35 PM

Hmmm, y'know the more I think about it... Leatherhead is designed quite similarly to Batman's 'Killer Croc' or Spider-Man's 'The Lizard.' There are several versions of each character figure-wise... so, the potential for custom Leatherhead figures is something to think about! 'Cause the more I look at it, I'm liking this Leatherhead less and less.

*Zulithe* · 03-08-2013, 04:36 PM

Keepin' it green.

LH · 03-08-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

Hmmm, y'know the more I think about it... Leatherhead is designed quite similarly to Batman's 'Killer Croc' or Spider-Man's 'The Lizard.' There are several versions of each character figure-wise... so, the potential for custom Leatherhead figures is something to think about! 'Cause the more I look at it, I'm liking this Leatherhead less and less.

I think the current "Swamp Attack Killer Croc" available in stores now would make a good custom if you're good with that sort of thing!

*Bauer536* · 03-08-2013, 08:19 PM

Guys. What do you expect? The economy isn't in good shape right now. These toys have a reason for limited articulation. Am I right?

No matter if a character is out of scale or pose little, it doesn't matter. I'm still going to buy these figures. I don't know about you, but I want a 2k12 Leatherhead.

Digital Ghost · 03-08-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bauer536

Guys. What do you expect? The economy isn't in good shape right now. These toys have a reason for limited articulation. Am I right?

No matter if a character is out of scale or pose little, it doesn't matter. I'm still going to buy these figures. I don't know about you, but I want a 2k12 Leatherhead.

None of us are saying that we don't want it... But there's no denying it could've been done better articulation-wise, which is why I mentioned the custom idea.

And no offense but I don't think the economy has anything to do with these figures lacking in articulation... It's just playmates being playmates and sticking with their roots. If it works, don't fix it seems to be the motto. I'm sure it does cut production costs and makes the process quicker but with all the merch out there, I don't think it's an economy issue as much as it's just something they simply don't deem necessary. I guess we should be thankful the turtles were articulated so well.

*Bauer536* · 03-08-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

None of us are saying that we don't want it... But there's no denying it could've been done better articulation-wise, which is why I mentioned the custom idea.

And no offense but I don't think the economy has anything to do with these figures lacking in articulation... It's just playmates being playmates and sticking with their roots. If it works, don't fix it seems to be the motto. I'm sure it does cut production costs and make the process quicker but with all the merch out there, I don't think it's an economy issue. I guess we should be thankful the turtles were articulated so well.

Maybe you're right. Still, maybe outside of TMNT, other toys are suffering from lack of articulation (e.g. Iron Man 3). What do you blame for that?

If Playmates are seriously going back to their roots, they must know it's 2013. Things have changed. Kids are not the only ones who want the toys. It seems like a bad excuse, if you ask me. Still, we are lucky that we're getting toys period. Also, I have plenty of toys from my days that don't have that much articulation or paint jobs, but I still love them.

*NinjaMan* · 03-08-2013, 08:45 PM

I never cared for articulation to be honest.

Digital Ghost · 03-08-2013, 08:47 PM

^ Good point... And I'm looking at the original Leatherhead as I write this. He gonna' make some turtle gumbo!

*Zulithe* · 03-08-2013, 09:03 PM

I really wish they'd given him an opening/closing mouth like the original figure, other than that I have no complaints on his articulation.

It's funny, the 4 basic turtles are clearly intended to be a sort of throw-back to the first, original turtle figures in how they were conceived, but with all the other figures it seems like this has been less of a factor. Leatherhead's opening/closing mouth was one of the coolest features on a figure back then. It's a shame they didn't revisit that idea.

LH · 03-08-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NinjaMan

I never cared for articulation to be honest.

Yeah, I'm always focused more on the sculpt and likeness rather than the articulation and action features.

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Originally Posted by Zulithe

I really wish they'd given him an opening/closing mouth like the original figure, other than that I have no complaints on his articulation.

It's funny, the 4 basic turtles are clearly intended to be a sort of throw-back to the first, original turtle figures in how they were conceived, but with all the other figures it seems like this has been less of a factor. Leatherhead's opening/closing mouth was one of the coolest features on a figure back then. It's a shame they didn't revisit that idea.

Hmm.. Do you think maybe they have plans for a second Leatherhead of some sort? While I would have liked an opening/closing mouth, I'm willing to sacrifice it if it would have interfered too much with the head sculpt.

ShredderX633 · 03-08-2013, 09:59 PM

I for one care for articulation, but I don't even ask for much just head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, legs, knees and possibly ankles if possible. TO me those are the minimum in articulation and I still would buy a second version of Snakeweed if it meant he's bigger and more cartoon accurate, course the one were getting already makes me more happy than anything has ever made me lately.

LH · 03-09-2013, 09:34 AM

In case anyone wants to attempt a custom.. Look to this guy for inspiration. THIS is what Playmates needs to release: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-CUSTOM-...item27d089f060

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Originally Posted by Turtle Freak88

Anybody know if they are going to make cards for this series like they did for the 2k3 and ot.

The back of the packaging for each figure has cutout cards containg a pic and bio.

psychturtle · 03-09-2013, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Leatherhead (2012)

In case anyone wants to attempt a custom.. Look to this guy for inspiration. THIS is what Playmates needs to release: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TMNT-CUSTOM-...item27d089f060

Totally agree. I bid on it the other day lol. Great work.

03-08-2013, 01:20 PM	#944
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	Yeah the Leatherhead figure seems more lengthy... I guess that's how they're making up for a lack of height. And agreed, the lack of articulation is a downfall. Looks like he has an articulated tail, but none in the arms & legs. I'll still purchase them, of course. __________________ Instagram

03-08-2013, 04:35 PM	#948
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	Hmmm, y'know the more I think about it... Leatherhead is designed quite similarly to Batman's 'Killer Croc' or Spider-Man's 'The Lizard.' There are several versions of each character figure-wise... so, the potential for custom Leatherhead figures is something to think about! 'Cause the more I look at it, I'm liking this Leatherhead less and less. __________________ Instagram

03-08-2013, 08:47 PM	#955
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	^ Good point... And I'm looking at the original Leatherhead as I write this. He gonna' make some turtle gumbo! __________________ Instagram

03-08-2013, 08:05 AM	#941
miru Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,874	I actually will be getting all except turtle variants. Yes, even Spiderbytez.

03-08-2013, 12:44 PM	#942
Timmetry Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 292	That was my original intent, but after the disappointment of horribly out of scale figures and minimal articulation on secondary characters, I'm picking up only a select few. Currently in my sights are Leatherhead (even though he's tiny) and a ton of mousers.

03-08-2013, 04:36 PM	#949
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	Keepin' it green.

03-08-2013, 08:19 PM	#951
Bauer536 Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,550	Guys. What do you expect? The economy isn't in good shape right now. These toys have a reason for limited articulation. Am I right? No matter if a character is out of scale or pose little, it doesn't matter. I'm still going to buy these figures. I don't know about you, but I want a 2k12 Leatherhead.

03-08-2013, 08:45 PM	#954
NinjaMan Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,579	I never cared for articulation to be honest.

03-08-2013, 09:03 PM	#956
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	I really wish they'd given him an opening/closing mouth like the original figure, other than that I have no complaints on his articulation. It's funny, the 4 basic turtles are clearly intended to be a sort of throw-back to the first, original turtle figures in how they were conceived, but with all the other figures it seems like this has been less of a factor. Leatherhead's opening/closing mouth was one of the coolest features on a figure back then. It's a shame they didn't revisit that idea.

03-08-2013, 09:59 PM	#958
ShredderX633 Foot Soldier Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 225	I for one care for articulation, but I don't even ask for much just head, shoulders, elbows, wrists, legs, knees and possibly ankles if possible. TO me those are the minimum in articulation and I still would buy a second version of Snakeweed if it meant he's bigger and more cartoon accurate, course the one were getting already makes me more happy than anything has ever made me lately.