Playmates losing TMNT license December 31, 2026 - Page 4

*TigerClaw* · 01-05-2026, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

Last night's GeekDadLife had Blake Wright on to talk about TMNT.

At the 20 minute mark:

Also, I'd bet money on Mattel getting the license. Paramount's new president of global products and experiences is Mattel's old CFO, Josh Silverman.

It would be a huge get for Mattel if they get the license. Will it be better? Who knows.

teemu · 01-05-2026, 10:34 AM

GIJOE TMNT crossover incoming!

*Zachatello00* · 01-05-2026, 07:20 PM

Wow, kinda seems like however you slice it, Playmates is indeed out. Sad stuff after 40 years. Although I'll admit, just like the one guy in the video, I started out sad to hear the news at the 20 minute mark, but now I'm kind of excited to think about what Mattel might do for us.

Is it weird that I want that April O'Neil Barbie?

DonnieLaForge · 01-05-2026, 09:17 PM

Well, if it goes to Mattel, there is one cause for excitement. If nothing else I'd buy the AF out of a Polly Pocket crossover.

*Roseangelo* · 01-05-2026, 09:44 PM

Playmates is/was a stagnant company full of old white guys recycling the same concepts over and over again, or just pandering to whatever trash projects Nickelodeon threw at them. Good riddance.

italianice388 · 01-05-2026, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Playmates is/was a stagnant company full of old white guys recycling the same concepts over and over again, or just pandering to whatever trash projects Nickelodeon threw at them. Good riddance.

you say "white guys" as if that's inherently bad. not sure what race has to do with this at all.

and, for the record, playmates is hq'd in hong kong. so...

*Roseangelo* · 01-05-2026, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by italianice388

you say "white guys" as if that's inherently bad. not sure what race has to do with this at all.

and, for the record, playmates is hq'd in hong kong. so...

The TMNT team has been the same group of guys in California since the 80s, with no added ideas or diversity.

*CyberCubed* · 01-06-2026, 06:11 AM

God white people ruin everything.

*mikey0* · 01-06-2026, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by teemu

GIJOE TMNT crossover incoming!

April 2026! Can’t wait!

teemu · 01-06-2026, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey0

April 2026! Can’t wait!

I may get a couple of them. I like SE and shipwreck with Destro/CC and dreadknocks

*mikey0* · 01-06-2026, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by teemu

I may get a couple of them. I like SE and shipwreck with Destro/CC and dreadknocks

Shipwreck Mikey would display great with Midshipman Mike.

Also, there will be a few ToTTMNT figures this year too. Looking forward to the Tales Tokka and Rahzar for the 35th Anniversary of SotO.

*Wes* · 01-07-2026, 09:22 PM

I'm hoping all this really means is that Playmates is losing the *master* license but can still continue to make stuff. These Joe/TMNT crossover figs look hella cool, and I'm really liking the look of the Godzilla crossovers as well (though I think the designs could be more inspired). Bootleg Turtles are hilarious. As long as they can keep making wacky inexpensive things for me, damnit.

Bruz · 01-29-2026, 08:31 PM

Playmates needs to rerelease Scratch, Hot Spot, Half Court, Sumo Raphael, Tyranno Shredder, etc. Give us the good **** before they peace out.

01-05-2026, 07:20 PM	#63
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	Wow, kinda seems like however you slice it, Playmates is indeed out. Sad stuff after 40 years. Although I'll admit, just like the one guy in the video, I started out sad to hear the news at the 20 minute mark, but now I'm kind of excited to think about what Mattel might do for us. Is it weird that I want that April O'Neil Barbie? __________________ "You're still news!"

01-05-2026, 09:44 PM	#65
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,119	Playmates is/was a stagnant company full of old white guys recycling the same concepts over and over again, or just pandering to whatever trash projects Nickelodeon threw at them. Good riddance. __________________ www.ninjapizza.net www.colorsbyrosemary.com

01-07-2026, 09:22 PM	#72
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,607	I'm hoping all this really means is that Playmates is losing the master license but can still continue to make stuff. These Joe/TMNT crossover figs look hella cool, and I'm really liking the look of the Godzilla crossovers as well (though I think the designs could be more inspired). Bootleg Turtles are hilarious. As long as they can keep making wacky inexpensive things for me, damnit. __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

01-05-2026, 10:34 AM	#62
teemu Mad Scientist Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 1,049	GIJOE TMNT crossover incoming!

01-05-2026, 09:17 PM	#64
DonnieLaForge Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Secret Sewer Lair Posts: 1,252	Well, if it goes to Mattel, there is one cause for excitement. If nothing else I'd buy the AF out of a Polly Pocket crossover.

01-06-2026, 06:11 AM	#68
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	God white people ruin everything.

01-29-2026, 08:31 PM	#73
Bruz Random Punk Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 34	Playmates needs to rerelease Scratch, Hot Spot, Half Court, Sumo Raphael, Tyranno Shredder, etc. Give us the good **** before they peace out.