Playmates Toys Future Looks Bright! Now w/ Release Date!

[Donatello19]

Originally Posted by Ravenxl7

August is the most specific we've gotten, and it's the most specific I think we'll get. Movie toy lines get street dates, but I can't recall any cartoon toy line that ever got one. Basically they'll show up whenever stores do their resets in August.

As for the leaks this early, it's not uncommon for TRU to "accidentally" do that via their site a good two months in advance. I don't think they would ever admit to it, but they like testing the waters.

Edit: Joker08 has answered my questions, and supplied some more pictures: http://forums.toynewsi.com/index.php...#entry16764192

Turns out the Kraang still has all six of it's arms. The pictures of it with two can be explained by the other arms being stuffed into the android body and out of site. Also, if anybody was curious, the cape he had on Shredder was the old toon Shredder's cape. I'm a little embarrassed that I didn't recognize it (then again, I never did have a Shredder back then...). He also posted a picture of Shredder's bio. Not bad, but rather bland. Some, even tiny, hint as to why he's after Yoshi/Splinter would have been nice.

i'm glad that kraang actually has all of his arms, because they make him look so much cooler! i'm definitly getting him, but im not so sure about shredder, the all white eyes look very wierd, and considering he has a scar on one of his eyes in the new show, playmates missed out on a detail that could have easily been done.

[andrewdsz]

The new figures are much more uglier than i expect..

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

I like them and will be collecting as well as acting as a private distributor...

[DonatelloFan]

I just got my Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello, as well as my Toy Fair Donatello, in the mail today, and just looking at them, they look awesome. I love the size difference between Donatello and Mikey. They all have a lot of articulation, but because of the knee and elbow pads, it's actually a little more difficult than I would have imagined to pose them.

I'm going to post pictures of the weapons racks, and I've got to say, they're very underwhelming, except for Donatello's.

[Donatello19]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

I just got my Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello, as well as my Toy Fair Donatello, in the mail today, and just looking at them, they look awesome. I love the size difference between Donatello and Mikey. They all have a lot of articulation, but because of the knee and elbow pads, it's actually a little more difficult than I would have imagined to pose them.

I'm going to post pictures of the weapons racks, and I've got to say, they're very underwhelming, except for Donatello's.

Awesome! i'd love to see pictures of the new figures! could you send me a message when you post them, because i really want to see them!

[DonatelloFan]

Originally Posted by Donatello19

Awesome! i'd love to see pictures of the new figures! could you send me a message when you post them, because i really want to see them!

Absolutely. Really wish I would have gotten Leo, too, because it just looks bare without him in the mix. But I'll have him soon.

[andrewdsz]

Actually the classic lines are not bad,i will head to toys rus in August to check them in person.

[DonatelloFan]

Alright, here's 10 pictures comparing all I could of the new and old Turtles, as well as showing all the weapons racks, and side by side comparisons to their counterpart. Mikey and Don are REALLY different in size, and although I don't have him, I believe Raph will be slightly taller than Leo, making Leo the second shortest.

Take a look at Mikey's signature weapon on the rack. After seeing the prototype, it makes me sick. Donatello has a nice naginata, but that three-part bo he has is just stupid (in my opinion). Mikey's nunchucks are a lot more stiff than the '88 version. Probably because of the 'chain'. They don't bend well.

Raphael by FAR has the nicest weapon assortment. I don't think anyone will disagree on that. Those half-sais of his, that's crazy, and a very nice substitute weapon.

I put the pictures in spoilers because I know some people here either don't like reviews, or they would just simply make fun of the fact that I spent money on toys that are 'just going to come out in a couple months'.

I hope everyone who looks, enjoys. If anyone wants any specific pictures, let me know, and I'll be happy to take them.

Spoiler:

Here's the Turtles I got, shown from the side, compared to NECA & OT Donatello.



NECA, OT, Movie Star, & Nickelodeon Donatello's



Nickelodeon Don, Mike, and Raph side by side



Aaaand the backs



2012 Don with his weapon rack



2012 Raph with his weapon rack



2012 Mike with his weapon rack



2012 & 1988 Donatello



2012 & 1988 Raphael



2012 & 1988 Michelangelo

[Slade]

I...don't...think I want these anymore.

[Roseangelo]

The differences between the prototypes and the final mass market versions are really disappointing.

I'm still going to get them, but I have a person in mind to beef up the paint.

[DonatelloFan]

Extremely disappointing. Especially because that was the first picture we saw of them. Got everyone hyped up, only to be let down. The paintjob on the Toy Fair Don is a little nicer, and the bandana is lighter, but yeah, the prototypes probably put a lot of people off on these.

[SS_Turtle]

Originally Posted by Roseangelo

The differences between the prototypes and the final mass market versions are really disappointing.

I'm still going to get them, but I have a person in mind to beef up the paint.

I was really hoping they wouldn't cheap out on the final versions but I'll end up buying them as well....

[Powder]

Sh*tty lazy paint jobs (or the lack thereof in the case of the weapons), I still really like the sculpts. Thanks for sharing.

[VaughnMichael]

Hey like I said before if anyone wants to toss me a few dollars I'd be more than happy to make the figures look as they should.

[zkarlette]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

They ALL have enormous feet. Not a favorite feature of mine, but I'm still liking all the toys.

To looks as she is wearing UGGS or something...

[Donatello19]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

Alright, here's 10 pictures comparing all I could of the new and old Turtles, as well as showing all the weapons racks, and side by side comparisons to their counterpart. Mikey and Don are REALLY different in size, and although I don't have him, I believe Raph will be slightly taller than Leo, making Leo the second shortest.

Take a look at Mikey's signature weapon on the rack. After seeing the prototype, it makes me sick. Donatello has a nice naginata, but that three-part bo he has is just stupid (in my opinion). Mikey's nunchucks are a lot more stiff than the '88 version. Probably because of the 'chain'. They don't bend well.

Raphael by FAR has the nicest weapon assortment. I don't think anyone will disagree on that. Those half-sais of his, that's crazy, and a very nice substitute weapon.

I put the pictures in spoilers because I know some people here either don't like reviews, or they would just simply make fun of the fact that I spent money on toys that are 'just going to come out in a couple months'.

I hope everyone who looks, enjoys. If anyone wants any specific pictures, let me know, and I'll be happy to take them.

Spoiler:

Here's the Turtles I got, shown from the side, compared to NECA & OT Donatello.



NECA, OT, Movie Star, & Nickelodeon Donatello's



Nickelodeon Don, Mike, and Raph side by side



Aaaand the backs



2012 Don with his weapon rack



2012 Raph with his weapon rack



2012 Mike with his weapon rack



2012 & 1988 Donatello



2012 & 1988 Raphael



2012 & 1988 Michelangelo

I have a question. Once you snap those weapons off of the weapon rack, could you put them back on?

[DonatelloFan]

Originally Posted by Donatello19

I have a question. Once you snap those weapons off of the weapon rack, could you put them back on?

I don't know if I'm going to take the weapons off the rack. I may, sooner or later, but I have no reason to right now. I do like Raph's weapons, and Don's other bo, but the rest aren't worth removing. But to answer what I think the question was: No, once you take the weapons off, you can't put them back.

And I'd be interested Vaughn, if you really can get it like the prototype. Do I just need to PM you?

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Hey like I said before if anyone wants to toss me a few dollars I'd be more than happy to make the figures look as they should.

I'd be interested in hearing a quote, at the very least.

[Ravenxl7]

Am I the only one that isn't upset with the paint job on the turtles? I think they have plenty. It's not a "ton" of paint, but there's enough. They've got paint on their headbands, eyes, teeth (well, except Don), knee pads, wrist wraps, finger wraps, knee pads, ankle wraps, and Don even has paint on the ring in his strap. I'm ok with the weapons not having any paint. Given that these are meant to be played with, that paint would probably rub off rather quickly.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

The 2K3 figures had painted weapons. I don't mind just brown, white, and silver. They could always make the weapons out of brown plastic and then paint the blades silver.