Playmates Toys Future Looks Bright! Now w/ Release Date! - Page 31

Foot Soldier Clang · 02-01-2012, 01:32 PM

I love the new Krang, but I wish his android body had more color to it. I'm also not too fond of April looking like a Ben10 character, but I still plan on picking her up along with every other figure in this line

I really picked the best time ever to re-enter this fandom!

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2012, 01:32 PM

It's seriously going to be hard not to want to buy these!
I'm not a fan of small figures but I may just cave.

I am seriously loving the new box art!

Splinter close up!

Shredder

The Kraang

April

Foot Soldier Clang · 02-01-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

Just out of curiosity, do you know how tall they are? I think you went to one of those "Mutation in Progress" events and actually saw them, so could you give an estimate? I really hope they're the same scale as the actual classic toys, since I know Playmates won't redo all of the characters. (Though wouldn't it be radical if they did?!)

In the MTV videos the guy said they'd be 10 - 11 inches tall, with storage shells

pihb · 02-01-2012, 01:38 PM

The figures shown in packages don't seem promising for the "Action Figures" detailed paint schemes. Still Sweet though.

1984TMNT · 02-01-2012, 01:43 PM

Yeah - the promo pics released really are misleading. While the final product is still pretty good, the promos were a definite tease.

*Plasticplayhouse* · 02-01-2012, 01:46 PM

HOLY **** THESE ARE AMAZING!!! Mad props to playmates for seriously stepping up their game! From what I see so far, these are NECA league figures. Maybe we'll finally get those awesome playmates 25 anniversary comic style figures that playmates teased us with a few years back.

I plan on buying 3 sets of each. One for my kids, one for me to display, and one for me to keep misb

. Man I'm gonna be broke, but it'll be worth it. I'm sure they'll reflect the same $14.95 price range as dcuc, ironman, and ml's.

Wow, I'm still floored at how much playmates stepped up. Lol, playmates just took a massive dump on bandai's new Tcats classics line. These put them to shame.

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Originally Posted by pihb

I noticed something, if you look at the 4 turtles, they are very well painted with shadowing. If you look at the playset and vehicle toys, the turtles are not the same detail wise and don is a different color..... makes you wonder what the final product will look like...

Most likely these are pics of the hand painted prototypes. Every toy company posts pics like these to show fans before the actual release. A good example is the motu classics line. The posted pic always looks slightly better than the actual figure you'd buy in the store. While it is the example they use for the factory paints, some of the high def details tend to get left out. The skin will be the most noticeable difference. The hand painted flesh has a matte finish while the plastic flesh is glossier. All that said, I'm sure they'll still look great.

*Spitfire* · 02-01-2012, 01:50 PM

I like most of those actually. One can only hope the ones we end up seeing on the shelf actually look like those pictures.

pihb · 02-01-2012, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Plasticplayhouse

Most likely these are pics of the hand painted prototypes. Every toy company posts pics like these to show fans before the actual release. A good example is the motu classics line. The posted pic always looks slightly better than the actual figure you'd buy in the store. While it is the example they use for the factory paints, some of the high def details tend to get left out. The skin will be the most noticeable difference. The hand painted flesh has a matte finish while the plastic flesh is glossier. All that said, I'm sure they'll still look great.

I agree. That was the point i was trying to make. I would gladly pay a more premium price in order to get the higher details if they released them as a more upscale collectors edition!!!!

Also, I am glad shredder is wearing a shirt

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2012, 01:55 PM

Video of classics.
http://www.mtv.com/videos/interview/...tml#id=1678323
Ugh! *face palm*

Storage shell on an adult collector figure? & 10 to 11 inch figures are you kidding me?
These things are going to tower over anything that pre-exists on the market.
People want their figures to go together.
Does Playmates ever seriously ever do any sort of research before they make things?
I can't stop shaking my head over what this guy is saying.
I'm sorry they look nice but now my interest has seriously dropped in this line.
We're adults we want 100% accurate collector figures not crazy action features.
But perhaps I'm just speaking for myself here....

*Samhain* · 02-01-2012, 01:55 PM

Wait, so Mikey won't have chains of his chucks for the Nick line? If so, I'm officially PO'd.

tmnt transformer · 02-01-2012, 01:56 PM

Awesome!!!!!!!!I can't wait to buy them all!!!!!!!!But I think they could have done better on April.

Konchadunga · 02-01-2012, 01:57 PM

Those MTV videos don't work for me. Any idea why?

I'm not too crazy about the April figure. Her neck is too skinny, and her head is too wide. It's the sort of cartoonish design that might work in something like Teen Titans, but when it's put into 3-D it just looks awkward. Everyone else is great, though, including Shredder, who fortunately looks a great deal better than that model on the ride advertisement.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

That MTV video doesn't work for me. Any idea why?

I'm not too crazy about the April figure. Her neck is too skinny, and her head is too wide. It's the sort of cartoonish design that might work in something like Teen Titans, but when it's put into 3-D it just looks awkward. Everyone else is great, though, including Shredder, who fortunately looks a great deal better than that model on the ride advertisement.

Click on the streaming line, that's what I had to do.
It was messing up for me as well.

pihb · 02-01-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Samhain

Wait, so Mikey won't have chains of his chucks for the Nick line? If so, I'm officially PO'd.

Notice that all the turtles weapons that are in package seem to be a simple plastic accessory with no paint... Makes you wonder if they will really have another line with the higher quality paint job/weaopons

Konchadunga · 02-01-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Click on the streaming line, that's what I had to do.
It was messing up for me as well.

"Streaming line?" I'm sorry, but what's that?

*BigApple3AM* · 02-01-2012, 02:04 PM

Regarding the classic line and storage shell, if you notice in the video when he says storage shell and they show someone opening it, it's one of the new figures with the wraps on the hands. I think there was some misinformation in the video and the 10-11 inch may be the talking turtles from the new cartoon (like the talking movie ones). Just judging from the video in perspective with its surroundings, the classic turtles look to be 6 inch. Here's hoping!

*Spitfire* · 02-01-2012, 02:04 PM

Boy there goes my wallet. Hope these come out when I'm not as poor. I really like those classics figures.

*Candy Kappa* · 02-01-2012, 02:07 PM

The storage shells are the Nick turtles, at least on the video they look nothing alike the classics in the revealing compartment shot.

Kalel · 02-01-2012, 02:12 PM

I like the look of the turtles alot. Shredder is pretty BAMF as well. But whoa Splinter looks way different.

*VaughnMichael* · 02-01-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Konchadunga

"Streaming line?" I'm sorry, but what's that?

This:

02-01-2012, 01:32 PM	#602
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	It's seriously going to be hard not to want to buy these! I'm not a fan of small figures but I may just cave. I am seriously loving the new box art! Splinter close up! Shredder The Kraang April Last edited by VaughnMichael; 02-01-2012 at 01:46 PM.

02-01-2012, 01:38 PM	#604
pihb Hench Mutant Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 296	The figures shown in packages don't seem promising for the "Action Figures" detailed paint schemes. Still Sweet though. Last edited by pihb; 02-01-2012 at 01:45 PM.

02-01-2012, 01:43 PM	#605
1984TMNT Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 566	Yeah - the promo pics released really are misleading. While the final product is still pretty good, the promos were a definite tease. __________________ Try to rely on YOUR, Turtle Power!

02-01-2012, 01:50 PM	#607
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I like most of those actually. One can only hope the ones we end up seeing on the shelf actually look like those pictures. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

02-01-2012, 01:57 PM	#612
Konchadunga Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 912	Those MTV videos don't work for me. Any idea why? I'm not too crazy about the April figure. Her neck is too skinny, and her head is too wide. It's the sort of cartoonish design that might work in something like Teen Titans, but when it's put into 3-D it just looks awkward. Everyone else is great, though, including Shredder, who fortunately looks a great deal better than that model on the ride advertisement. __________________

02-01-2012, 01:32 PM	#601
Foot Soldier Clang Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Big Apple, 3am Posts: 456	I love the new Krang, but I wish his android body had more color to it. I'm also not too fond of April looking like a Ben10 character, but I still plan on picking her up along with every other figure in this line I really picked the best time ever to re-enter this fandom!

02-01-2012, 01:55 PM	#609
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Video of classics. http://www.mtv.com/videos/interview/...tml#id=1678323 Ugh! face palm Storage shell on an adult collector figure? & 10 to 11 inch figures are you kidding me? These things are going to tower over anything that pre-exists on the market. People want their figures to go together. Does Playmates ever seriously ever do any sort of research before they make things? I can't stop shaking my head over what this guy is saying. I'm sorry they look nice but now my interest has seriously dropped in this line. We're adults we want 100% accurate collector figures not crazy action features. But perhaps I'm just speaking for myself here....

02-01-2012, 01:55 PM	#610
Samhain Dare To Be Stupid! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1313 Mockingbird Lane Posts: 4,752	Wait, so Mikey won't have chains of his chucks for the Nick line? If so, I'm officially PO'd.

02-01-2012, 01:56 PM	#611
tmnt transformer Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Okoto Posts: 757	Awesome!!!!!!!!I can't wait to buy them all!!!!!!!!But I think they could have done better on April.

02-01-2012, 02:04 PM	#616
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Regarding the classic line and storage shell, if you notice in the video when he says storage shell and they show someone opening it, it's one of the new figures with the wraps on the hands. I think there was some misinformation in the video and the 10-11 inch may be the talking turtles from the new cartoon (like the talking movie ones). Just judging from the video in perspective with its surroundings, the classic turtles look to be 6 inch. Here's hoping!

02-01-2012, 02:04 PM	#617
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Boy there goes my wallet. Hope these come out when I'm not as poor. I really like those classics figures. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

02-01-2012, 02:07 PM	#618
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	The storage shells are the Nick turtles, at least on the video they look nothing alike the classics in the revealing compartment shot. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

02-01-2012, 02:12 PM	#619
Kalel Thug Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: The Sewers of Manhattan Posts: 89	I like the look of the turtles alot. Shredder is pretty BAMF as well. But whoa Splinter looks way different. __________________ Last edited by Kalel; 02-01-2012 at 02:12 PM. Reason: I suck at spelling!