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[Raphael32183]

Hey by any chance does anyone know how much a sealed bag of these would roughly sell for?

[MrPliggins]

re: Pizza crunchabungas

Only one way to find out..list it on ebay for 99 cents and see where the bid goes. I've never seen a sealed bag offered before, so if 2 people really want it, it could go high. It's something I would have little interest in, but it might be another collector's holy grail.

[Raphael32183]

Originally Posted by MrPliggins

re: Pizza crunchabungas

Only one way to find out..list it on ebay for 99 cents and see where the bid goes. I've never seen a sealed bag offered before, so if 2 people really want it, it could go high. It's something I would have little interest in, but it might be another collector's holy grail.

Thanks I was thinking of throwing it on there, just wasn't sure yet.

[DonatelloFan1984]

I was just curious if anyone has any recommendations on which seller to use to purchase the color banded Necas?

[eastlos217]

does anyone know why the hydro skimmer is more rare than the blitz cycle??? also, is the hydro skimmer considered the holy grail?

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by eastlos217

does anyone know why the hydro skimmer is more rare than the blitz cycle??? also, is the hydro skimmer considered the holy grail?

When they shipped, the cases contained 3 Blitz Cycles and only one Hydro Skimmer. So Don's Hydro Skimmer is 3x as rare. For those that decide to collect the Next Mutation figures, it is a very difficult item to find. But I don't think that it is something the average collector seeks out.

[eastlos217]

Originally Posted by tmntman

When they shipped, the cases contained 3 Blitz Cycles and only one Hydro Skimmer. So Don's Hydro Skimmer is 3x as rare. For those that decide to collect the Next Mutation figures, it is a very difficult item to find. But I don't think that it is something the average collector seeks out.

why is it not what an average collector seeks out? too rare? and with that said, for an "average collector" , do they seek out other semi rare ones like scratch?

[Shogun26]

Originally Posted by eastlos217

why is it not what an average collector seeks out? too rare? and with that said, for an "average collector" , do they seek out other semi rare ones like scratch?

One just went on ebay for 1300.00 no average collector that I know would be willing to pay that.

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by eastlos217

why is it not what an average collector seeks out? too rare? and with that said, for an "average collector" , do they seek out other semi rare ones like scratch?

The items that seem to have the widest appeal are the basic figures. As you move on to gimmick Turtles that were their own sub-line and vehicles/playset the number of fans that are interested seems to decline. So by the time you get to a gimmick vehicle with a garishly painted version of a figure from the least desirable TMNT line and which has nothing to do with the show, rarity is about the only thing that the Hydro Skimmer has going for it.

Originally Posted by Shogun26

One just went on ebay for 1300.00 no average collector that I know would be willing to pay that.

Keep in mind that that was the one sold by Mirage and most of their items have sold for more than the fair market value of the item itself. So I would not use that as a guide for what the value of a Hydro Skimmer should be.

[eastlos217]

Originally Posted by tmntman

The items that seem to have the widest appeal are the basic figures. As you move on to gimmick Turtles that were their own sub-line and vehicles/playset the number of fans that are interested seems to decline. So by the time you get to a gimmick vehicle with a garishly painted version of a figure from the least desirable TMNT line and which has nothing to do with the show, rarity is about the only thing that the Hydro Skimmer has going for it.



Keep in mind that that was the one sold by Mirage and most of their items have sold for more than the fair market value of the item itself. So I would not use that as a guide for what the value of a Hydro Skimmer should be.

I disagree, respectfully, on the account of the market value of the skimmer. my kid can like turtles, and be an "average collector", but I think most people that refer themselves as collectors tend to go for the rarer items as well. Undercover turtles, playsets, variants, etc. and although the next generation turtles was the least desirable in 1997, those vehicles are the MOST DESIRABLE items for most collectors as well.

[tmntman]

Originally Posted by eastlos217

I disagree, respectfully, on the account of the market value of the skimmer. my kid can like turtles, and be an "average collector", but I think most people that refer themselves as collectors tend to go for the rarer items as well. Undercover turtles, playsets, variants, etc. and although the next generation turtles was the least desirable in 1997, those vehicles are the MOST DESIRABLE items for most collectors as well.

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that it isn't an expensive item. Though I would estimate that the real value of a MIB Hydro Skimmer is probably in the $800 to $1000 range. I just think that that one sold for an extra few hundred dollars because it is coming from Mirage.

But aside from the scarcity, can you give me one reason why you would want one? If it sold for $15 or $20 would you really be that interested in it?

[eastlos217]

Originally Posted by tmntman

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that it isn't an expensive item. Though I would estimate that the real value of a MIB Hydro Skimmer is probably in the $800 to $1000 range. I just think that that one sold for an extra few hundred dollars because it is coming from Mirage.

But aside from the scarcity, can you give me one reason why you would want one? If it sold for $15 or $20 would you really be that interested in it?

of course. its gorgeous. not only does it fit perfectly into the skimmer, to the point where you can hardly tell there is a figure there, its camouflaged!! the color scheme is very nice.

[Spidergreg]

Hey guys, how much is an anchovy alley playset and small z-line playset in US?
Where i'm at, they both retail at the same price which doesn't even make sense.

[Dawnatello Turtle Chick]

Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Hey guys, how much is an anchovy alley playset and small z-line playset in US?
Where i'm at, they both retail at the same price which doesn't even make sense.

While I can no longer (as seems to be the case with many in the states) find the Anchovy Alley playset since they went on clearance at many retail locations, it was originally $19.99 (or thereabouts) as are the small z-line playsets. So, yes, they both retail(ed) at the same price, but the Anchovy Alley playset is now much harder to find in the states.

[Spidergreg]

Originally Posted by Dawnatello Turtle Chick

While I can no longer (as seems to be the case with many in the states) find the Anchovy Alley playset since they went on clearance at many retail locations, it was originally $19.99 (or thereabouts) as are the small z-line playsets. So, yes, they both retail(ed) at the same price, but the Anchovy Alley playset is now much harder to find in the states.

Thank you. For the same price, small z-line playsets hardly seems worth to buy to display my figures on since it can probably stand only 1 figure at most.

[super curry max]

Anyone know if there was ever a plan to make a Techno Rover in the original line?

can't help but think it would have made a nice foot vehicle especially sincle the missle on the foot cruiser looked like the missles on the techno rovers.

[Powder]

I've got a sealed Leonardo Sludge Runner from 2009, what's this sucker worth? Nothing on ebay.

[Shogun26]

Originally Posted by Powder

I've got a sealed Leonardo Sludge Runner from 2009, what's this sucker worth? Nothing on ebay.

Maybe 80 + shipping...

[Powder]

Well that's good to hear! I wanna sell it but didn't know whereabouts to price it. Thanks!

[Donatello19]

Crap, I should've picked a few of those up when TRU had loads of 'em a few years back before the Nick series started!