NECA TMNT Speculation Thread. 2016 and beyond - Page 17

*Powder* · 10-12-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Someone on Twitter today asked why the sales restrictions of the NYCC Mirage set were different than the SDCC arcade set. They said that due to the overwhelming positive fan response over the SDCC set, the licensor let up on the restrictions for NYCC. (That's good news!)

Also someone asked if we could expect to see Bebop and Rocksteady at SDCC this year. Randy said unlikely as they would require new and unique tooling for limited use and they felt the characters were over exposed.

That's nice to hear. I guess Playmates is acknowledging how badly we wanted these, how long we waited, etc. Kudos if they actually sympathized with us for once.

& I'm glad to see somebody who sees how over-saturated the market is with that goofy duo.

Lil Karai · 10-12-2016, 11:15 PM

I agree. Although someday it'll be cool to see their take on those two. In light of this info, I have a feeling they will go in the Splinter and Casey direction plus more versions of Shredde since they hinted at that already.

*Bry* · 10-12-2016, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I agree. Although someday it'll be cool to see their take on those two. In light of this info, I have a feeling they will go in the Splinter and Casey direction plus more versions of Shredde since they hinted at that already.

It's a great sculpt and they've got a couple variations of it released already, so why not? They've gotta get their investment's worth.

I'd love to see IDW versions of Bebop and Rocksteady, but that's about it for those two at this point. A proper Mirage Casey is at the top of my list, though.

*I Crave Pizza No More* · 10-13-2016, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bry

It's a great sculpt and they've got a couple variations of it released already, so why not?

I think you've already answered your own question. Frankly, I don't want any more Shredders from NECA, unless it's a new sculpt for a Henson Shredder.

Lil Karai · 10-13-2016, 08:24 AM

I meant they've hinted that they have additional Shredders sculpted
I have a feeling that aside from perhaps a black and white Mirage shredder way down the road from the sculpt we've seen and have, I think the new Shredders that we see in 2017 will be new sculpts.

Leolead · 10-13-2016, 08:37 AM

Holy crap, I NEED that Shredder!

*Powder* · 10-13-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I meant they've hinted that they have additional Shredders sculpted
I have a feeling that aside from perhaps a black and white Mirage shredder way down the road from the sculpt we've seen and have, I think the new Shredders that we see in 2017 will be new sculpts.

Assuming SDCC 2017 has the Arcade turtles in Fred Wolf color schemes, one of those Shredders may very well be OT styled himself.

But a Henson Shredder seems likely, too.

You guys think there's any chance we'll see the Henson turtles in 1/12?

*Discogod* · 10-13-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

You guys think there's any chance we'll see the Henson turtles in 1/12?

Not 1/12, but whatever NECA's internal scale is (7 inch? 6.5 inch?). I don't think they'll be widely available, but another exclusive - whether for a con or some other avenue. And I think however they're released, this place will go absolutely apesh*t.

NECA's put out so much stuff they said wouldn't be possible that at this stage I'm never ruling anything out.

Lil Karai · 10-13-2016, 10:56 AM

They've said recently that IF they do the Henson turtles at 7", it won't be for a long time because they have a ton of other Tmnt stuff done and ready to roll out at 'cons first.

I also think they absolutely have a Q scale Henson Shredder sculpted and will show eventually. We still have about a year before we get our hands on all the Q scale turtles so they won't show it TOO early. I'd say Toy Fair or SDCC at the earliest.

*Bry* · 10-13-2016, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I have a feeling that aside from perhaps a black and white Mirage shredder way down the road from the sculpt we've seen...

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. And they could do some decent variations with some newly-sculpted parts while re-using most of the figure they've already made, too.

*ProactiveMan* · 10-13-2016, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Someone on Twitter today asked why the sales restrictions of the NYCC Mirage set were different than the SDCC arcade set. They said that due to the overwhelming positive fan response over the SDCC set, the licensor let up on the restrictions for NYCC. (That's good news!).

That's promising. So was the US only restriction a license issue, or a NECA decision?

Lil Karai · 10-13-2016, 11:11 PM

Licensing restriction.

ctt4lfecw · 10-16-2016, 09:36 PM

I'd like to see Mirage Casey and Splinter. And then Rat King or Utrom exo skeleton suit.

TMNachoT · 10-16-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ctt4lfecw

I'd like to see Mirage Casey and Splinter. And then Rat King or Utrom exo skeleton suit.

It's time to have a mirage splinter!!

*ProactiveMan* · 10-17-2016, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

Licensing restriction.

I wonder why?! I wish they'd relax a little.

*go_ninja84* · 10-17-2016, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ProactiveMan

I wonder why?! I wish they'd relax a little.

taking business away from them. Playmates is stingy

*ProactiveMan* · 10-17-2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by go_ninja84

taking business away from them. Playmates is stingy

How’s that? If they’re OK for NECA to sell online to the US, why would it be any different internationally? I don’t see how the Shredder + Foot pack costs Playmates any sales considering they’re not selling anything like it, and from my perspective, the people here who buy stuff for their kids at K-Mart and Target etc. are unlikely to even know NECA are selling these things.

My guess is that international retailers all have slightly different deals with Playmates, so it’s just easier to say no than to square NECA’s occasional one-off incursions. Those deals drive me crazy here, especially Toys R Us; the biggest offender, who secure exclusive rights to things and then never actually put them on the shelves, or they go mental with the prices.

*Powder* · 10-17-2016, 04:54 AM

Maybe it's laziness? From what I hear they packed these without any safety measures taken into account, a lot of folks got damaged goods. If it's a hard time to Americans, I can only imagine the hell a box overseas would go through.

Lil Karai · 10-17-2016, 09:15 AM

I remember hearing that each country or territory overseas required a separate negotiation and license to sell TMNT products. That might be a factor, but who knows? Every license is a different story and has different restrictions.

*ProactiveMan* · 10-17-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Maybe it's laziness? From what I hear they packed these without any safety measures taken into account, a lot of folks got damaged goods. If it's a hard time to Americans, I can only imagine the hell a box overseas would go through.

Sorry to hear that. I've been pretty lucky with international shipping in the past, in fact the most messed up packaging I've gotten was from Toys R Us Australia - looked like is was dragged behind the delivery truck.

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Originally Posted by Lil Karai

I remember hearing that each country or territory overseas required a separate negotiation and license to sell TMNT products. That might be a factor, but who knows? Every license is a different story and has different restrictions.

Sounds about right.

10-13-2016, 08:37 AM	#326
Leolead Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cali Posts: 909	Holy crap, I NEED that Shredder! __________________

10-12-2016, 11:15 PM	#322
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	I agree. Although someday it'll be cool to see their take on those two. In light of this info, I have a feeling they will go in the Splinter and Casey direction plus more versions of Shredde since they hinted at that already.

10-13-2016, 08:24 AM	#325
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	I meant they've hinted that they have additional Shredders sculpted I have a feeling that aside from perhaps a black and white Mirage shredder way down the road from the sculpt we've seen and have, I think the new Shredders that we see in 2017 will be new sculpts.

10-13-2016, 10:56 AM	#329
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	They've said recently that IF they do the Henson turtles at 7", it won't be for a long time because they have a ton of other Tmnt stuff done and ready to roll out at 'cons first. I also think they absolutely have a Q scale Henson Shredder sculpted and will show eventually. We still have about a year before we get our hands on all the Q scale turtles so they won't show it TOO early. I'd say Toy Fair or SDCC at the earliest.

10-13-2016, 11:11 PM	#332
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	Licensing restriction.

10-16-2016, 09:36 PM	#333
ctt4lfecw Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Neutrino Posts: 817	I'd like to see Mirage Casey and Splinter. And then Rat King or Utrom exo skeleton suit.

10-17-2016, 04:54 AM	#338
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Maybe it's laziness? From what I hear they packed these without any safety measures taken into account, a lot of folks got damaged goods. If it's a hard time to Americans, I can only imagine the hell a box overseas would go through.

10-17-2016, 09:15 AM	#339
Lil Karai Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 891	I remember hearing that each country or territory overseas required a separate negotiation and license to sell TMNT products. That might be a factor, but who knows? Every license is a different story and has different restrictions.