TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3 - Page 7

*Candy Kappa* · 02-12-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cinzel

There are/were images of these figures? Neca's Shredder especially... Never saw any and I would love to!

He who asks shall receive.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 02-12-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Discogod

The Retro line (ie, the reissues of the 1988 figures) is dead.

The Classics line has the 4 1990 movie turtles next, with the following wave strongly rumoured to be Splinter & Shredder (although we don't know which versions, but I'd assume they'd also be from the 1990 movie).

Do we have a projected dated for the movie turtles?

The Turtle Terminator · 02-12-2014, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Discogod

The Retro line (ie, the reissues of the 1988 figures) is dead

Since when

cinzel · 02-12-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

He who asks shall receive.

http://gogreenmachine.org/wp-content...-2-300x225.jpg

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Harm...dder2.jpg.html

Thanks!
Those figures were so cool, finally we would have a Shredder like he should be. It is a shame it has never seen the sunlight.

*Zulithe* · 02-12-2014, 02:59 PM

i really hope a day comes when NECA is granted a new license and re-issues their turtles + new figures. it really sucks how playmates seems to have an exclusive license for most TMNT toys because they are not filling all of the niches. The NECA figures appealed greatly to adult collectors, and I don't think Playmates is catering enough to that audience. Yes they have the Classics line... so it can't be said that they aren't trying, but they are not as good as the NECA, not even close IMO.

Just wish things here were like they are in Japan. If you look at Japan figures, you see many different companies releasing figures from all the same properties. There's not just one company who does Marvel/DC there, almost ALL of the major toy companies have or are currently working on some.

We are slowly starting to see some TMNT stuff come out of Japan (like these) and I hope it's only the very start.

clockstomper · 02-12-2014, 07:20 PM

Yeah, I think having multiple companies doing different lines would be really beneficial. DC Comics, Power Rangers and others have had success with this.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-12-2014, 07:51 PM

That they are FW shredder and splinter just so they can have a chance to release Krang too, in his android suit.

billbot85 · 02-12-2014, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Discogod

The Retro line (ie, the reissues of the 1988 figures) is dead.

The Classics line has the 4 1990 movie turtles next, with the following wave strongly rumoured to be Splinter & Shredder (although we don't know which versions, but I'd assume they'd also be from the 1990 movie).

I got this email from the infamous Paula Billingsly when I emailed Playmates about whether the Retro figs were coming back. I know we gotta take what she says with a grain of salt, but I figured I'd share anyway:

"They should be more coming out when the Ninja turle movie comes out this year.

Regards, Paula Billingsley
Consumer & Office Services
Playmates Toys Inc.
www.playmatestoys.com
877-612-7136"
310-252-8005

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-12-2014, 09:38 PM

all we can do is wait

Rukitron · 02-12-2014, 09:48 PM

I sort of regret not picking up 25th Slash when I saw it at the comic book store.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-12-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rukitron

I sort of regret not picking up 25th Slash when I saw it at the comic book store.

Seemingly especially with TMNT stuff. It goes so fast it's crazy.

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-14-2014, 11:02 PM

I missed out on a lot of stuff when I was in Germany

*Donatello19* · 02-15-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by billbot85

I got this email from the infamous Paula Billingsly when I emailed Playmates about whether the Retro figs were coming back. I know we gotta take what she says with a grain of salt, but I figured I'd share anyway:

"They should be more coming out when the Ninja turle movie comes out this year.

Regards, Paula Billingsley
Consumer & Office Services
Playmates Toys Inc.
www.playmatestoys.com
877-612-7136"
310-252-8005

You should have been more specific, she probably thought you were talking about the classic collection and she was referring to the movie turtles.

I can't see them continuing the retro re release line. There are like, 6 to 8 party wagons sitting in my TRU, along with 15 to 20 of those stupid Mech Wreckers. As far as figures go, it seems the turtles sell decently, but Splinter and Shredder are all over the place. I highly doubt they'll re release more of these...figures, MAYBE...vehicles/playsets, no way.

billbot85 · 02-15-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

You should have been more specific, she probably thought you were talking about the classic collection and she was referring to the movie turtles.

I was pretty specific in my email. I referenced them as the Retro Collection figures, not the Classic Collection (although I should ask about those too). Here is the email I sent:

"Hello,

I was wondering if the 4 inch TMNT Retro Collection figures were returning to Toys 'R' Us shelves soon? I was particularly looking to purchase Retro Donatello and Retro Splinter. Thank you for your time and consideration."

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-15-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by billbot85

I was pretty specific in my email. I referenced them as the Retro Collection figures, not the Classic Collection (although I should ask about those too). Here is the email I sent:

"Hello,

I was wondering if the 4 inch TMNT Retro Collection figures were returning to Toys 'R' Us shelves soon? I was particularly looking to purchase Retro Donatello and Retro Splinter. Thank you for your time and consideration."

I asked about the classic collection line too, all they told me was, "Anything can happen and we will do what we can to please our fans"

*turtlefanforever* · 02-15-2014, 05:21 PM

The classics sell so well the retro not so much. What they need to do is release special editions of the retro figures. Like universal monsters, and suck. Maybe throw the next mutation into the retro but I think they're actually gonna make a classics next mutation.

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

The classics sell so well the retro not so much. What they need to do is release special editions of the retro figures. Like universal monsters, and suck. Maybe throw the next mutation into the retro but I think they're actually gonna make a classics next mutation.

That would be cool. I kinda liked their new weapons

*Donatello19* · 02-15-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FellowChucker

I wonder why they canceled it?

Probably because the TMNT toy sales were basically dead at that point.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-15-2014, 10:00 PM

Tmnt sales are probably on the top of everything in sales right now.

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-16-2014, 01:53 AM

I'll be at work tomorrow but I hope I come home to more details about the Classics line.

02-12-2014, 07:51 PM	#127
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	I hold out hope That they are FW shredder and splinter just so they can have a chance to release Krang too, in his android suit.

02-12-2014, 09:38 PM	#129
Cowabungawolf89 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 591	all we can do is wait __________________ Go Green Machine! It's Ninja Time! Turtle Power!

02-14-2014, 11:02 PM	#132
Cowabungawolf89 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 591	I missed out on a lot of stuff when I was in Germany __________________ Go Green Machine! It's Ninja Time! Turtle Power!

02-15-2014, 05:21 PM	#136
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	Yeah it kinda sucks The classics sell so well the retro not so much. What they need to do is release special editions of the retro figures. Like universal monsters, and suck. Maybe throw the next mutation into the retro but I think they're actually gonna make a classics next mutation.

02-15-2014, 10:00 PM	#139
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	Right now Tmnt sales are probably on the top of everything in sales right now.

02-12-2014, 02:59 PM	#125
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	i really hope a day comes when NECA is granted a new license and re-issues their turtles + new figures. it really sucks how playmates seems to have an exclusive license for most TMNT toys because they are not filling all of the niches. The NECA figures appealed greatly to adult collectors, and I don't think Playmates is catering enough to that audience. Yes they have the Classics line... so it can't be said that they aren't trying, but they are not as good as the NECA, not even close IMO. Just wish things here were like they are in Japan. If you look at Japan figures, you see many different companies releasing figures from all the same properties. There's not just one company who does Marvel/DC there, almost ALL of the major toy companies have or are currently working on some. We are slowly starting to see some TMNT stuff come out of Japan (like these) and I hope it's only the very start.

02-12-2014, 07:20 PM	#126
clockstomper Foot Soldier Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 116	Yeah, I think having multiple companies doing different lines would be really beneficial. DC Comics, Power Rangers and others have had success with this.

02-12-2014, 09:48 PM	#130
Rukitron Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 701	I sort of regret not picking up 25th Slash when I saw it at the comic book store.

02-16-2014, 01:53 AM	#140
Cowabungawolf89 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 591	I'll be at work tomorrow but I hope I come home to more details about the Classics line. __________________ Go Green Machine! It's Ninja Time! Turtle Power!