Playmates Toys Future Looks Bright! Now w/ Release Date! - Page 90

Ravenxl7 · 04-27-2012, 03:14 PM

Looking at the Classic Collection turtles, I love them, but I'm honestly not sure where Playmates is getting the "34" points of articulation advertised on the packaging. Though the 32 poa I do see when looking at the figures is still REALLY impressive. Hopefully they're able to keep a similar range of articulation for future figures in this line.

While not quite as impressive as the CC turtles, the articulation on the new show's turtles is still great, imho. Though it seems other figures are suffering a bit in this department. Most notably the foot ninja figure, which looks to have rotational joints, rather than bends, for it's knees and elbows (same can be said for Splinter's elbows). The new mutants could have used some better articulation too. Making me wonder how Leatherhead is going to turn out...

**Jester** · 04-27-2012, 03:48 PM

That's how Playmates always operates, the Turtles have good to decent articulation and the secondary characters are lucky to have big 5 articulation.

*Wes* · 04-27-2012, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenxl7

Looking at the Classic Collection turtles, I love them, but I'm honestly not sure where Playmates is getting the "34" points of articulation advertised on the packaging.

Interesting; I'm counting 36 POA! The only way I can get it to 34 is by assuming a proper ball joint at the hips (which would only count as one -- as opposed to a swivel hinge, like the shoulders, which would count as two).

*Powder* · 04-28-2012, 03:02 AM

Bleh... I'm getting bored of this excitement, haha. I just want these to come out already!

*TheCanadiandrome* · 04-28-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Bleh... I'm getting bored of this excitement, haha. I just want these to come out already!

you and me both bro

I'm-a-charging my laser · 04-29-2012, 06:22 AM

I can just picture myself snatching up every figure in the classic series.

Then sitting on the floor and fooling around with my old primary school/high school friend, the only one who is still into toys and stuff.

Ahh, two 25 year old guys playing turtles. Good times.

*VaughnMichael* · 04-29-2012, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Bleh... I'm getting bored of this excitement, haha. I just want these to come out already!

Yeah let's hope they come out soon.

*VaughnMichael* · 04-30-2012, 04:53 PM

Ladies & Mutants we have a release date!
I thought I'd take it upon myself to find out when the Classics line is coming out.
It's good to know they will be sold on their website as well since that opens up so many possibilities for a line like this!

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Thank you for asking, the TMNT line will be available retail August or September 2012. Pre orders can be made late July on our website.

Regards, Paula Billingsley

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Ravenxl7 · 04-30-2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

That's how Playmates always operates, the Turtles have good to decent articulation and the secondary characters are lucky to have big 5 articulation.

My only real experience with Playmates stuff was the old show's toys, and back then everything pretty much had the same articulation. Shredder seems to be fine, so hopefully the trend won't continue too much longer, or at least not have an affect on the Classic Collection figures.

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Originally Posted by Wes

Interesting; I'm counting 36 POA! The only way I can get it to 34 is by assuming a proper ball joint at the hips (which would only count as one -- as opposed to a swivel hinge, like the shoulders, which would count as two).

I've only been counting each shoulder as one joint. If I were to count that type of joint as two, I would also count each ankle as two. No matter what, the articulation on these turtles is amazing. I just hope they don't skimp when it comes to the non-Turtle characters.

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Ladies & Mutants we have a release date!
I thought I'd take it upon myself to find out when the Classics line is coming out.
It's good to know they will be sold on their website as well since that opens up so many possibilities for a line like this!

The release date is old news, but the bit about them being sold on their website sounds new to me. Not really surprising, but it's nice to know. Though I hope it doesn't evolve into a MattyCollector sort of thing...

**Jester** · 04-30-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenxl7

My only real experience with Playmates stuff was the old show's toys, and back then everything pretty much had the same articulation. Shredder seems to be fine, so hopefully the trend won't continue too much longer, or at least not have an affect on the Classic Collection figures.

Yeah, the 90's line of TMNT figures all had very similar articulation, that's for sure. may be why I remember it fondly. But in a world of hyper articulated figures, more modern lines of TMNT has always fallen short. I remember being very disappointed with figures like the 4Kids rat king because he had only the barest of articulation and his cut leg joints were almost worthless.

tha9999 · 04-30-2012, 05:39 PM

anyone care to make an educated guess-timate on the price of the pre-orders from PLAYMATES?....i'm mainly concerned about the retro ones

lowbacca · 04-30-2012, 06:05 PM

In the webshop there is already a Collectors category set up.
I hope they will ship internationally. (And I hope it will be dirt cheap

)

*Powder* · 04-30-2012, 07:03 PM

Getting the figures right from the factory in collectors condition sounds pretty ideal to me. Good going, Playmates. <3

Topsu · 05-01-2012, 12:40 AM

That sounds like a good thing, considering there's also international demand on those classic figures. I'm quite certain the regular figures from the show will get released even in here in time, so I can wait for those and order classics from playmates.

weizie · 05-01-2012, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lowbacca

In the webshop there is already a Collectors category set up.
I hope they will ship internationally. (And I hope it will be dirt cheap

)

Thats a good question. But I don't really think it will be much lower than retail, which is said to be between 15-20. I ordered a case of the classics, from bbts. And after shipping it only came out to $15 and change per turtle.

Ravenxl7 · 05-01-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by weizie

Thats a good question. But I don't really think it will be much lower than retail, which is said to be between 15-20. I ordered a case of the classics, from bbts. And after shipping it only came out to $15 and change per turtle.

With the exception of TRU, I don't expect that they'll retail for any more than fifteen bucks (their srp is $14.99).

*Drose18* · 05-01-2012, 03:55 PM

This is only 15 bucks and its 8 inches.

**Jester** · 05-01-2012, 04:09 PM

Those are been marked down. Heck I saw Tigra for $5 at my local Walmart.

And aren't the classics the ones that are $15? You know...the 6 inch ones.

*Drose18* · 05-01-2012, 06:06 PM

Yeah I dont really like the classic style figs for Thundercats. But the 6 inch new series ones are really nice! The classic Lion-O's sword was extremely floppy.

*Mr.Turtle* · 05-01-2012, 09:42 PM

these new figures really make me wanna collect them! decent looking plus details on the body and weapon...sweeet! so much improvement! good job!

04-27-2012, 03:14 PM	#1781
Ravenxl7 Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 488	Looking at the Classic Collection turtles, I love them, but I'm honestly not sure where Playmates is getting the "34" points of articulation advertised on the packaging. Though the 32 poa I do see when looking at the figures is still REALLY impressive. Hopefully they're able to keep a similar range of articulation for future figures in this line. While not quite as impressive as the CC turtles, the articulation on the new show's turtles is still great, imho. Though it seems other figures are suffering a bit in this department. Most notably the foot ninja figure, which looks to have rotational joints, rather than bends, for it's knees and elbows (same can be said for Splinter's elbows). The new mutants could have used some better articulation too. Making me wonder how Leatherhead is going to turn out... __________________ Last edited by Ravenxl7; 04-27-2012 at 09:38 PM.

04-27-2012, 03:48 PM	#1782
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	That's how Playmates always operates, the Turtles have good to decent articulation and the secondary characters are lucky to have big 5 articulation. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

04-30-2012, 06:05 PM	#1792
lowbacca Random Punk Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Budapest, Hungary Posts: 20	In the webshop there is already a Collectors category set up. I hope they will ship internationally. (And I hope it will be dirt cheap)

05-01-2012, 04:09 PM	#1798
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,294	Those are been marked down. Heck I saw Tigra for $5 at my local Walmart. And aren't the classics the ones that are $15? You know...the 6 inch ones. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

05-01-2012, 09:42 PM	#1800
Mr.Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North America Posts: 1,652	these new figures really make me wanna collect them! decent looking plus details on the body and weapon...sweeet! so much improvement! good job! __________________

04-28-2012, 03:02 AM	#1784
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Bleh... I'm getting bored of this excitement, haha. I just want these to come out already!

04-29-2012, 06:22 AM	#1786
I'm-a-charging my laser Mouser Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 12	I can just picture myself snatching up every figure in the classic series. Then sitting on the floor and fooling around with my old primary school/high school friend, the only one who is still into toys and stuff. Ahh, two 25 year old guys playing turtles. Good times.

04-30-2012, 05:39 PM	#1791
tha9999 Thug Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 93	anyone care to make an educated guess-timate on the price of the pre-orders from PLAYMATES?....i'm mainly concerned about the retro ones

04-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#1793
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,945	Getting the figures right from the factory in collectors condition sounds pretty ideal to me. Good going, Playmates. <3

05-01-2012, 12:40 AM	#1794
Topsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 400	That sounds like a good thing, considering there's also international demand on those classic figures. I'm quite certain the regular figures from the show will get released even in here in time, so I can wait for those and order classics from playmates.

05-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#1797
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	This is only 15 bucks and its 8 inches.

05-01-2012, 06:06 PM	#1799
Drose18 The Catalina Wine Mixer Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,865	Yeah I dont really like the classic style figs for Thundercats. But the 6 inch new series ones are really nice! The classic Lion-O's sword was extremely floppy.