TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3

[tfranzone]

Originally Posted by snake

I spotted the movie figures in public finally. I'll probably not buy any. I'm waiting for Shreder and Krang.

Mhhmm. Same here

[LeoRaph]

Looks like Amazon will no longer ship them to Oz anymore unless it's through an independent now, maybe it's a sign they'll be released here soon...

[Splint'r]

I'm planning to sculpt new heads and cast them in flexible rigid resin. I ended up buying 3 of each. One to open for display without fussing with them, another to remain on card and a set to completely modify. I want to be able to recast these heads if they turn out well. I can then offer them up for anyone who wants a replaceable head. While I like the toys, I am very disappointed in the sculpts being too "digitally sculpted" clean. I still prefer hand sculpted toys over digitally sculpted toys. The movie line is just too clean and perfect which is the antithesis of the actual movie suits that were textured and multi-layered with tones and such. It's funny that the only paint apps used are on the eyes and teeth. Everything else is molded plastic. No wash or anything as seen in the prototypes.

When I get some time off my drawing chores, I'll start the sculpts and make them as movie accurate as I can, front, sides and back. I'll be sure to post any progress in the customs thread.

[BubbaShelby]

Originally Posted by Splint'r

I still prefer hand sculpted toys over digitally sculpted toys.

Couldn't agree with you more.

[tmntpower2k14]

Originally Posted by Splint'r

The movie line is just too clean and perfect which is the antithesis of the actual movie suits that were textured and multi-layered with tones and such. It's funny that the only paint apps used are on the eyes and teeth. Everything else is molded plastic. No wash or anything as seen in the prototypes.

Agreed.

Anyone know if refresher cases of these will be sent out?

Hopefully with actual functioning shoulder joints this time ...

[CMJeff]

I have the movie figures loose and MOC, I can't wait for the Shredder, though I also wish we'd get one to match the movie turtles

[nellyp]

Originally Posted by LeoRaph

Looks like Amazon will no longer ship them to Oz anymore unless it's through an independent now, maybe it's a sign they'll be released here soon...

They wont ship to Canada either. They said toys can no longer be shipped out of the USA. 3rd parties still can though. Seems odd. But it is not a sign it will come out sooner just a change in policy that benefits no one.

[LeoRaph]

Well....looks like amazon just lifted the restriction on them again. I just ordered 2 Raphs hoping at least one of them has good eyes so I don't have to fix the other one myself. Still haven't done that nor do I really want to. I mean FFS You shouldn't have to If Kaiyodo can do consistently good paint jobs why the hell can't playmates?

[Spidergreg]

Originally Posted by LeoRaph

Well....looks like amazon just lifted the restriction on them again. I just ordered 2 Raphs hoping at least one of them has good eyes so I don't have to fix the other one myself. Still haven't done that nor do I really want to. I mean FFS You shouldn't have to If Kaiyodo can do consistently good paint jobs why the hell can't playmates?

Do you have a link? I wonder if they ship to Malaysia

[Discogod]

Originally Posted by LeoRaph

If Kaiyodo can do consistently good paint jobs why the hell can't playmates?

'Cause one's a mass-market toy company that only cares about the bottom line, and the other's a mid-to-high end collectible company that actually puts some effort into their product?

[LeoRaph]

Do you have a link? I wonder if they ship to Malaysia

Just www.amazon.com, not sure about Malaysia but worth a shot since we're both in the Oceanic Pacific area.

Cause one's a mass-market toy company that only cares about the bottom line, and the other's a mid-to-high end collectible company that actually puts some effort into their product?

Yeah....also Japan actually give a crap. It's Quality AND Quantity over there. Takara Vs Hasbro being one example, they also put detail into the cheapest of merchandise. I remember getting some Neon Genesis Evangelion Evas from a vending machine when I was there a few years ago and being impressed with the quality for something so cheap.

If only American Companies would follow suit...

[tinlunlau]

Yes amazon does ship to Malaysia. Check details here
http://askville.amazon.com/Amazon-sh...estId=88861711

[LeoRaph]

Thank God Third Time's The Charm with Amazon

Took a chance and ordered two Raphs only being they were $20US each and $10 for normal shipping which arrived in just under a week and low and behold ONE of them has perfect eyes:no bleeding, whites in the pupils both centered evenly and the whites in the pupils are the same size Just a small thing for some but huge when you have to look at messed up eyes because of someone's lazyness.

Well, I now have an extra 2 Raphs, I'll put them on ebay tonight with actual pics. Both of the Raph's looks like he's crazy because of uneven whites so I guess that's not too bad if anyone from Oz is interested. If not I completely understand

[turtlefanforever]

finally saw them in person the other day. It is true. They look best in person. I don't have the means to buy them though and like others I'm waiting for shredder and Krang so had to pass on them and the comic mikey and leo unfortunately.

[LeoRaph]

Put the extra Raphs on ebay, as well as a couple of 2K3 figures. It's in the buying, selling or trading forum if anyone's interested.

[riverturtle]

I got my classic collection turtles along with Rocksteady from Amazon last week. The packaging on Rocksteady is different from the movie turtles I got and doesn't have the nickelodeon badge. Anyone know why it is left out? Also, the price on Rocksteady went up drastically after I placed my order, but went back down on Amazon a week later, whats the deal?? These toys fluctuate with the stockmarket or something??? When I placed my initial order for the rest, Bebop was like 60 bucks but has since gone down to 25, rest assured, he has been ordered but will take a few weeks to receive.

[slashpieturtlemix]

I actually got Rocksteady and bebop from ebay for $50 with free shipping from china. Love Rocksteady a ton lol bebop is meh.

[smitbro2]

Will playmates ship any more of the first 3 waves? Any guesses? Trying to round out my collection without breaking the bank. Looks like most places are out of stock of the first wave and I still need Leonardo and Michelangelo. Bebop and Rocksteady are hard to find as well it seems and fetch 30+ each. That and you have to avoid bootlegs.

[daviscfad]

Yea sounds like the ones riverturtle bought were bootlegs. I have been tempted to get them but i dont want to buy bootlegs

[slashpieturtlemix]

Originally Posted by smitbro2

Will playmates ship any more of the first 3 waves? Any guesses? Trying to round out my collection without breaking the bank. Looks like most places are out of stock of the first wave and I still need Leonardo and Michelangelo. Bebop and Rocksteady are hard to find as well it seems and fetch 30+ each. That and you have to avoid bootlegs.

This is where I got mine. They are legit ones and not bootlegs. I also got them in the boxes.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/191311753265...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT