TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3 - Page 11

*turtlefanforever* · 02-17-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DVD

I've just been scanning through the pics here and elsewhere.
I like these. The packaging is neat, but the use if the Nick line titling is strange. I prefer the use of the classic titling in the previous releases. Minor gripe, as these will be ripped open and placed on display.

I'm with you to a point. I never open my figures I just hang them or place them on a self, but I'm with you on the name, I don't like the violent insertion of the nick series into this line, with their little stupid book at the bottom of the packaging and now this title, it's a classics line stay true to it, but I could deal with it cause its at the bottom but the title is a major turn off and just plain not right for this line. Either way I'm gonna buy these figures because I like them and its from the amazing movie and its the classics, man!

billbot85 · 02-17-2014, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shogun26

Two thumbs up from me on these figures.
Hope the paint application on the final product will be nice too.

I really hope they do a final paint application to add some more detail. If that is the case I might change my mind about these figures.

*Discogod* · 02-17-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by billbot85

I really hope they do a final paint application to add some more detail. If that is the case I might change my mind about these figures.

I'm guessing these are final production samples - so they'll likely look exactly the same when they hit stores.

*DVD* · 02-17-2014, 11:48 AM

I don't believe they will add the movie 'spots' detailing to these figures, and agree that what we are seeing is in deed the final version of each figure.
That said, they look nice enough, and I am sure we will see custom 'spotting' shortly after their release.

psychturtle · 02-17-2014, 11:51 AM

I'm betting if most walk by them on the store shelf, the temptation would be to great and they will buy them. These probably won't be on shelves much

*Discogod* · 02-17-2014, 12:08 PM

I've wanted well-done toys based on the first movie for almost 25 years. These aren't them, but in the absence of a better option (oh, how I wish NECA could take a crack) I'll buy 'em. The heads and paint might be awful, but at least the bodies look good (even if they are all identical, instead of the unique builds each turtle had) and they've got all the articulation I need.

I guess it'll be easy enough to resculpt the heads & repaint. Been wanting to sculpt the 1990 turtles for a while anyway...

*DVD* · 02-17-2014, 12:14 PM

There you go DG, a project just waiting to happen, with all ( most ) of the raw material al in one package !

Me, I'll wimp out and leave em as they are. With my painting skills I'd just give all "shell acne" .

*Bry* · 02-17-2014, 12:36 PM

I've definitely warmed up to these a bit after seeing the comparison shots to the same/similar expressions from the movie. The sculpts could have been a bit better, but they're more accurate than I initially thought.

That said, I don't really have the space for these, so it'll be hard to justify buying them.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-17-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

I'm betting if most walk by them on the store shelf, the temptation would be to great and they will buy them. These probably won't be on shelves much

I'm gonna buy them at a store, which is probably going to be near impossible.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-17-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabungawolf89

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"

Besides make good figures.

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Originally Posted by okstpsy

You think these are expensive? try collecting Sideshow and Hot Toys. These cost nothing in comparison.

Um Sideshow & Hot Toys make way nicer products and not to mention the products are usually like twice the size of this **** and made from better materials.

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Originally Posted by Discogod

I know, right? It's like Playmates can't even be bothered to try and get the details right.
Anyway, I think the figures look good but the heads look like crap. Looks like I've got some resculpting to do...

I feel the same way about the heads being horrible as they forgot to notice that their eyes do not take up their entire mask eye holes + the fact that they have like no details to them at all.
The body's look ok though I will give them that.

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

It's somewhat close, but still. The figures are too cartoony to be the 1990 turtles. maybe it's a minor nitpick for some and it might be lesser noticeable with some proper paint job.

I think the big issue after giving it all a good look over is the eyes.

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Originally Posted by DVD

There you go DG, a project just waiting to happen, with all ( most ) of the raw material al in one package !
Me, I'll wimp out and leave em as they are. With my painting skills I'd just give all "shell acne" .

See this is just exactly what ticks me off about Playmates!
These toys shouldn't need to be talked about as customizer parts.
They should be the one end all figure from start.
I should have to be making customs of figures Playmates is releasing.
I'll say these are better than Bebop & Rocksteady though.
But Playmates just isn't trying hard enough and I seriously feel that they need insight from someone who understands the collector market.

*Discogod* · 02-17-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

See this is just exactly what ticks me off about Playmates!
These toys shouldn't need to be talked about as customizer parts.
They should be the one end all figure from start.

Yeah, but outside of NECA and the high-end lines, how many companies truly deliver on that front? Maybe Hasbro with their SW Black 6" figures, but even those are merely the best of a bad bunch.

I can't remember the last time I bought a Marvel Legend, or DC Classic, or TMNT figure and didn't have to mod it in some way, from something small like repainting the eyes to overhauling the entire articulation structure.

That's all these figures are to me these days, fodder to fix up.

Shred87 · 02-17-2014, 02:43 PM

cant wait to add these to the collection... hope they continue this series...we need a shredder and splinter

Slime State Alumni · 02-17-2014, 02:55 PM

Christ, I'm embarrassed for Playmates.

*turtlefanforever* · 02-17-2014, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Shred87

cant wait to add these to the collection... hope they continue this series...we need a shredder and splinter

If this line goes good shredder is next I heard somewhere.

*Discogod* · 02-17-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

If this line goes good shredder is next I heard somewhere.

Wow, I wonder where you could have heard that.... Maybe this forum? Maybe this very thread? Probably...

the fixer · 02-17-2014, 03:29 PM

I think Playmates could've done a better job on these movie one figures... Certainly if you see what realism and movie likenesses other toy companies can achieve these days.

The look and feel is too similar to the figures we've seen in the past. I would've liked to see some better textures and paint jobs...

What the face sculpts are concerned, Mikey is pretty cool, Leo is OK but Raph and Donnie could've used some more likeness to the movie Turtles.

But, as has been said, beggars can't be choosers. Heck, I'll get 'em anyway.

Shred87 · 02-17-2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

If this line goes good shredder is next I heard somewhere.

any word on what version?

Cowabungawolf89 · 02-17-2014, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shred87

any word on what version?

If anything probably the Cartoon first. I wouldn't be upset if we got both Shredders at the same time and maybe two versions of Splinters after him.

*Powder* · 02-17-2014, 04:18 PM

Playmates said at an SDCC panel Splinter & Shredder were likely to happen but iirc they were talking about OT versions.

*Zachatello00* · 02-17-2014, 04:43 PM

Per pixel dan at toynewsi:

Finally for the Classics line I can tell you that Playmates does have two more figures planned after the release of the 90's Turtle figures. I can't tell you what they are just yet but I will tell you that they are two BAD a@# looking figures that I think fans of the original TMNT animated series will be very happy with.

I'd guess Shredder is at least one of these he's referring to.

02-17-2014, 02:55 PM	#213
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02-17-2014, 04:43 PM	#220
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	Per pixel dan at toynewsi: Finally for the Classics line I can tell you that Playmates does have two more figures planned after the release of the 90's Turtle figures. I can't tell you what they are just yet but I will tell you that they are two BAD a@# looking figures that I think fans of the original TMNT animated series will be very happy with. I'd guess Shredder is at least one of these he's referring to. __________________ "You're still news!"

02-17-2014, 11:48 AM	#204
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I don't believe they will add the movie 'spots' detailing to these figures, and agree that what we are seeing is in deed the final version of each figure. That said, they look nice enough, and I am sure we will see custom 'spotting' shortly after their release.

02-17-2014, 11:51 AM	#205
psychturtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,001	I'm betting if most walk by them on the store shelf, the temptation would be to great and they will buy them. These probably won't be on shelves much

02-17-2014, 12:08 PM	#206
Discogod Resolutely Analogue. Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 1,707	I've wanted well-done toys based on the first movie for almost 25 years. These aren't them, but in the absence of a better option (oh, how I wish NECA could take a crack) I'll buy 'em. The heads and paint might be awful, but at least the bodies look good (even if they are all identical, instead of the unique builds each turtle had) and they've got all the articulation I need. I guess it'll be easy enough to resculpt the heads & repaint. Been wanting to sculpt the 1990 turtles for a while anyway...

02-17-2014, 12:14 PM	#207
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	There you go DG, a project just waiting to happen, with all ( most ) of the raw material al in one package ! Me, I'll wimp out and leave em as they are. With my painting skills I'd just give all "shell acne" .

02-17-2014, 12:36 PM	#208
Bry So Long, Stinktown! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,463	I've definitely warmed up to these a bit after seeing the comparison shots to the same/similar expressions from the movie. The sculpts could have been a bit better, but they're more accurate than I initially thought. That said, I don't really have the space for these, so it'll be hard to justify buying them.

02-17-2014, 02:43 PM	#212
Shred87 Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 467	cant wait to add these to the collection... hope they continue this series...we need a shredder and splinter

02-17-2014, 03:29 PM	#216
the fixer Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BELGIUM Posts: 395	I think Playmates could've done a better job on these movie one figures... Certainly if you see what realism and movie likenesses other toy companies can achieve these days. The look and feel is too similar to the figures we've seen in the past. I would've liked to see some better textures and paint jobs... What the face sculpts are concerned, Mikey is pretty cool, Leo is OK but Raph and Donnie could've used some more likeness to the movie Turtles. But, as has been said, beggars can't be choosers. Heck, I'll get 'em anyway.

02-17-2014, 04:18 PM	#219
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Playmates said at an SDCC panel Splinter & Shredder were likely to happen but iirc they were talking about OT versions.