TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3

[Jester]

[Pagong]

Originally Posted by the fixer

I did a quick paint-over on one of the movie one figures to show how they could look with a more detailed paintjob.
I picked Michaelangelo since his facesculpt is the best of the four.
I added freckles, skin around the eyes and the actor's eyeslits (which were supposed to go unnoticed).
Oh, and I made the bandana a bit longer as it appears to be on the short side on Playmates' prototypes.

What do you guys think?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps3aeec6db.jpg

Now that looks Radical! Out of the four, I'd say mikey has the best head sculpt. Can I make a request? Can you try the same approach on the other three just to see how they'd look with a better paint job?

[Shred87]

Originally Posted by the fixer

I did a quick paint-over on one of the movie one figures to show how they could look with a more detailed paintjob.
I picked Michaelangelo since his facesculpt is the best of the four.
I added freckles, skin around the eyes and the actor's eyeslits (which were supposed to go unnoticed).
Oh, and I made the bandana a bit longer as it appears to be on the short side on Playmates' prototypes.

What do you guys think?

Wow this really does look. Lot better

[The Fifth Turtle]

Looks great! Any easy custom too! Shouldn't really have to customize a brand new figure but eh.

[raph27]

Woah. That's incredible. Looks so much better.

[VaughnMichael]

That looks a million times better!
Playmates needs to see this so they can fix the issues before it's too late!

[psychturtle]

It is amazing what a little paint can do. I'll be painting as many as possible for you guys once they come out. Not a hard fix at all.

[billbot85]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

That looks a million times better!
Playmates needs to see this so they can fix the issues before it's too late!

^^^THIS.

Yes, I totally agree that he looks 100% better. With that, I'd consider buying them.

[Ultimate Ninja]

Originally Posted by goodfellaray

Does anybody know if the classic collection turtles received the same bootleg treatment that the NECA turtles did? I'd love to have all four for display, but I'm seeing a bunch of them pop up on ebay that are being shipped from China. That right there is telling me that they're more than likely going to be knockoffs. I heard the NECA turtles were actually pretty good quality as far as knockoffs go, but I'm not sure I want to go that route with the classic collection figures.

I came across a site while searching online for a place to snatch 'em up, but I don't know if this site can be trusted. The price looks good for all four turtles. Here's the link, any feedback on this site would be great.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...92&mode=retail

EDIT: I did some more searching on amazon and found all four decently priced. I'd rather buy from there than take a gamble on some site I stumbled on.

BigBadToyStore.com is one of the best. I have purchased action figures from them for years.

[the fixer]

Originally Posted by Pagong

Can I make a request? Can you try the same approach on the other three just to see how they'd look with a better paint job?

I'll see what I can do...

Anyway, thanks for the compliments you guys! Much appreciated!

[Zulithe]

the fixer: it does help, but could you try to make them darker to match the skin tones in the movie? the spots do help a lot though.

I think these toy versions are just too shiny and plasticy looking, even the old playmates movie toys had darker looking skin that matched the film more

[turtlefanforever]

Originally Posted by the fixer

I did a quick paint-over on one of the movie one figures to show how they could look with a more detailed paintjob.
I picked Michaelangelo since his facesculpt is the best of the four.
I added freckles, skin around the eyes and the actor's eyeslits (which were supposed to go unnoticed).
Oh, and I made the bandana a bit longer as it appears to be on the short side on Playmates' prototypes.

What do you guys think?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps3aeec6db.jpg

It does look pretty sweet. I plan on buy thing them anything but that's more detailed certainly.

[Discogod]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

That looks a million times better!
Playmates needs to see this so they can fix the issues before it's too late!

It's already too late. The figures shown look like production samples, which would mean the tooling's already been made. It'd be far too expensive for Playmates to retool them at this point...

[ls1z28]

Here we are talking about the next wave , while I'm still trying to get my hands on be op and rocksteady... Well look like I have to over pay $60 plus to own them.. Ill be sure to preorder the new figs cuz I know they won't ever make it the shelfs.. At least not here in my area ...

[Zulithe]

it sucks B&R have been so hard to find on shelves. But if you read these forums often you can sometimes avoid these shortage problems. I ordered them on toysrus.com after they were spotted there, when it comes to 'adult' figures you need to be in the game early, you really NEVER know how short the supply is or how many shipments there will be.

Now, with the 4 turtles themselves the shortage may not be that bad, but IMO these look so similar to the first 4 classic turtles that most people already bought, I bet they will produce fewer of these. So I would buy them at first sight if possible to avoid any problems (assuming one wants any).

[ls1z28]

Yeah, I saw that post when they were spotted on line .. But held back I've order items before which I have not been pleased with... Paint app. Ect .. I'm kickin my self now for not pulling the trigger.

I kinda like the new turtles better than the ones already released.. I only picked up mikey and Leo that wave .. Ill before to pre Oder all 4 this time around.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Originally Posted by the fixer

I did a quick paint-over on one of the movie one figures to show how they could look with a more detailed paintjob.
I picked Michaelangelo since his facesculpt is the best of the four.
I added freckles, skin around the eyes and the actor's eyeslits (which were supposed to go unnoticed).
Oh, and I made the bandana a bit longer as it appears to be on the short side on Playmates' prototypes.

What do you guys think?

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s...ps3aeec6db.jpg

Can you do this to the other 3? Really good, still gonna get them since I think they are awesome. Good work man.

[therealdon]

anyone else notice the NEW logo being used on the packaging on this wave?

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

One thing i want to know is why have they used the 2012 series logo for the packaging? The movie used the 1987 logo, so why not just use that one?

I'm guessing it's to make sure people don't think it's the same wave, or something?

[therealdon]

Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

One thing i want to know is why have they used the 2012 series logo for the packaging? The movie used the 1987 logo, so why not just use that one?

I'm guessing it's to make sure people don't think it's the same wave, or something?

lol thats what i just said