NECA 2012 TMNT line

[ToTheNines]

[clockstomper]

Will these get individual releases? I kinda just want Mike

[ToTheNines]

They’re supposed to some time in 2026, yes

[Coro]

Well crap I didnt realize this was going to sell out so fast and I waited too long while away on vacation.

[Otter]

They'll be back.

[jestergoblin]

Foot Ninja 2-pack listing found at Target https://www.target.com/p/54572/-/A-94954504?

$70 for the two-pack.

[j3h]

A friend of mine messed up ordering from NECA and didn’t bundle the turtles with Shredder so he ended up with paying for shipping twice by having them as separate orders.
I guess it kinda worked out because he received Shredder today. Those of us who bundled will be waiting.

[clockstomper]

Was able to get Mike off Walmart

They're updating links here:

https://www.toyark.com/2025/09/29/ne...tailers-574060

[ToTheNines]

Was excited to see an email from NECA today… but they only sent my Shredder and Mikey. Hopefully the other’s aren’t far behind.

[j3h]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Was excited to see an email from NECA today… but they only sent my Shredder and Mikey. Hopefully the other’s aren’t far behind.

Got the same email

[ToTheNines]

Just got shipment notification for the other 3 turtles. Only weird thing is the tracking number they provided is the exact same one they used for Mikey/Shredder. Hopefully doesn’t effect things.

[j3h]

Same here too again. Repeat tracking number that was already delivered.

[Kingoji]

Yeah, two shipments, one tracking no.
Fingers crossed...

[Kingoji]

My Mikey has arrived today, but he has a couple of possible QC issues. I'd appreciate if anybody else has one to compare.

So the thing I'm not certain about is that his shoulders are lopsided. The torso sits between the two halves of the shell and is a separate piece, so MAYBE it's actual articulation and mine is just too stiff to budge, but basically his left armpit is so low that it's up against the side of the shell, but his right is a good 8mm above thew side of the shell. So it looks like one side is constantly shrugging.

I'd appreciate knowing if this is an assembly error, or if it is articulation I should be able to tease into a proper position.

The thing that is a definite flaw, is the right bicep has a pretty clear stress crack leading from the corner of the elbow hinge up to the point of rotation.

[ToTheNines]

Mikey seemed fine, but I had some concerns about my Shredder. Granted, I haven’t had much free time, but I was having some trouble standing him up without having him lean up against something. Kind seems like one leg was shorter than the other or there was something weird going on with his hips.

Nice looking figure though. I’m impressed how good the removable helmet looks. I was expecting that to be a different head entirely.

[Kingoji]

I've done a bit of investigating, and the shoulder part apparently IS supposed to be articulated. Mine is completely locked in place, and apparently this might be caused by excess paint drying in the joint.
I guess I've got to try boiling him to loosen him up?

Strangely, the shouder thing bugs me far more than the stress crack in the bicep.

[jestergoblin]

Originally Posted by Kingoji

I've done a bit of investigating, and the shoulder part apparently IS supposed to be articulated. Mine is completely locked in place, and apparently this might be caused by excess paint drying in the joint.
I guess I've got to try boiling him to loosen him up?

I've had enough figures break on me out of the box that I just boil any joint that feels a little stuck these days.

[ToTheNines]

Do you literally put it in a boiling pot, or just run hot water over it?

[jestergoblin]

Originally Posted by ToTheNines

Do you literally put it in a boiling pot, or just run hot water over it?

Usually do near boiling/simmer closer to 200 degrees. Hold the figure with tongs so it doesn't touch the bottom/side of the pot. Give 'em 30-90 seconds and that fixes most joints. Thicker plastics take longer.

No plastic used on an action figure melts at boiling temps. Just be careful for boiling water to get inside the figure and spill onto your hands, I keep a towel nearby and set the figures on that for a bit to let any water run off.

For smaller figures, or doing just like one arm or a leg, you can microwave a mug with water for 2-3 minutes and soak just that part too.

[Kingoji]

Originally Posted by jestergoblin

I've had enough figures break on me out of the box that I just boil any joint that feels a little stuck these days.

Boiling him hasn't helped. It's like his shell is glued onto his back in this awkward position. The plastron was more likely to tear than his shoulders budge.

Guess I'm just living with it.