Playmates Toys Future Looks Bright! Now w/ Release Date! - Page 160

juxtapose519 · 08-04-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rav4ge

Visited my local Toys R' Us today, the Metrotown Mall location in Vancouver (Canada). They had Leo's toy katana and the Shellraiser, but no figures in sight.

The TRU here in London did the exact same thing. The Katanas and Shellraisers showed up on a Monday, and then everything else (Nickelodeon and Classics) showed up two days later on the Wednesday. Don't worry, they'll show up.

Newton Gimmick · 08-04-2012, 11:18 PM

Yup, just gotta be patient. None of these toys have any street dates in the US and I don't think there's a firm one in the EU either so it's all up to the individual stores and when they do their summer resets, etc. With TRU, they're even more random on when they may put them out. One of my nearby TRUs had them for a while, but just didn't clear out the space as fast because they have to shuffle around all that Kung-Zhu crap that's been clogging 3/4s of an aisle for like 2 years!

Playmates will keep cranking these guys out, it shouldn't be like a lot of toy lines where figures will end up scarce. Of course, it's hard to practice patience when you keep seeing cool pictures and stuff. So I feel your pain, especially with the overseas releases.

The Purple Dragon · 08-05-2012, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

Of course, it's hard to practice patience when you keep seeing cool pictures and stuff. So I feel your pain, especially with the overseas releases.

well since we got so fine members here at the forum that help out the people overseas we got no prob getting the toys before they do release them and at least where i live the price will be around the same or a littel cheaper guess i have to ask some members whene i get my next paychek .whene thas said i cant wait fore tmnt to hit the stores again and i think i will wait to then fore buying a lot of foot and kraang hopefully since they did come around a good month before in us we get them before chrismas

Newton Gimmick · 08-05-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ozzythebulldog

well since we got so fine members here at the forum that help out the people overseas we got no prob getting the toys before they do release them and at least where i live the price will be around the same or a littel cheaper guess i have to ask some members whene i get my next paychek .whene thas said i cant wait fore tmnt to hit the stores again and i think i will wait to then fore buying a lot of foot and kraang hopefully since they did come around a good month before in us we get them before chrismas

Yup. I've sent a few international members figures as well. Still, it's definitely cheaper if you wait around for them to hit locally. Just to avoid shipping charges and such. But if you need someone in particular, let me know, I know how tough being patient can be, haha.

The Purple Dragon · 08-05-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Newton Gimmick

. Still, it's definitely cheaper if you wait around for them to hit locally. .

well i dont know with the nic but the classic will be around 40-46$ in store here where i live so it depends how mutch shipping will be.so i am thinking if you want the classic now and can find a fine member to sell them to you fore 25-30$ with shipping pr fig and pay around 5-10$ in custom fees depending how mutch you order you have saved 10-6$ and have got the fig around 6 months before

*TheCanadiandrome* · 08-05-2012, 03:36 PM

how are my fellow Canucks lucking out?

marcelangelo · 08-05-2012, 03:49 PM

hi guys!
just wanted to inform you guys that toys r us told me that the new nickelodeon turtles figures will hit germany not before 2013 unfortunatelly...just wanted to slip this piece of info somewhere here so that other non-us fans can maybe guess what time they'll be blessed with figures...
as for being patient myself?...I bought splinter and a foot soldier on ebay, they came in fine, just had to pay extra money when they arrived as the seller marked them as 'merchandize' sadly(if he had marked them gift it would have been no additional fees), then I bought donatello and michelangelo and that seller even forgot to put the check outside on the package..now I have to drive to custom services to pick them up and pay another fee...;(
I guess for now I'll just wait for them to hit europe

it's much cheaper that way

...

*Raph's Girl* · 08-05-2012, 05:07 PM

Wooh! Went to Target and they had a section just for TMNT. Labled and everything! That's a first!

Ended up getting Don, Raph, Splinter, April, and a Kraang. I'll get the rest later. Somewhat tempted to get one of those sewer cycle things since they're only a dollar more than the regular figs. Thought of getting Power Sound Effects Don (just so I have something that has Rob Paulsen's voice) but geesh he looks evil. With the pupils he looks somewhat demented.

dragonside · 08-06-2012, 01:01 AM

scored all mine on friday.

2 sets of the Classics from TRU arrived at my house.

THEN.

I went to pick up the 2 sets of Nicktoon ones, at my local comic shop.

Hope all the Canadians are finding their way to it!

*Zulithe* · 08-06-2012, 03:33 AM

What kind of comic shop must you have for them to be stocking that many of the nick figures! Jealous

Every comic shop I've ever seen in my entire LIFE gets only a handful of figures from any line at most. :/

tmntmanny · 08-06-2012, 07:12 AM

those toys look awsom

Scud · 08-06-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

how are my fellow Canucks lucking out?

I was able to score at TRU in Ottawa this week. They have been restocking them quite frequently too.

~S~

jetfire prime · 08-06-2012, 11:00 AM

Hello everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. I've loved the TMNT ever since I was little so naturally when these toys were announced, I was so very excited. I waited and waited to get my hands on them, and when I did, it was like I was 3 years old again. These are easily the toys of the year for me. So far all I have are the Nick Turtles and classic Raph, but I have Sound FX Raph and classics Don on the way. By the time it's all said and done, though, Playmates will have a bunch of my money. I couldn't be any happier that the turtles are back and that I now have a place to discuss them at.

*DonatelloFan* · 08-06-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jetfire prime

Hello everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. I've loved the TMNT ever since I was little so naturally when these toys were announced, I was so very excited. I waited and waited to get my hands on them, and when I did, it was like I was 3 years old again. These are easily the toys of the year for me. So far all I have are the Nick Turtles and classic Raph, but I have Sound FX Raph and classics Don on the way. By the time it's all said and done, though, Playmates will have a bunch of my money. I couldn't be any happier that the turtles are back and that I now have a place to discuss them at.

Welcome. I feel there's going to be a LOT to discuss in the coming months.

Scud · 08-06-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DonatelloFan

Welcome. I feel there's going to be a LOT to discuss in the coming months.

Oh yeah! TMNT Toys

, TMNT Comics

, TMNT TV Shows

.... NERDGASM!!

~S~

Uki · 08-06-2012, 01:02 PM

Welcome aboard, Jetfire Prime!

It is indeed a great time to be a Turtle-Fan!

*Donnie* · 08-06-2012, 01:27 PM

Is anyone else of the opinion that "The Kraang" figure is BY FAR the worst in this line? The joints don't even move. Pathetic!

Kraang for shelf-warmer.

*DonatelloFan* · 08-06-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Donnie

Is anyone else of the opinion that "The Kraang" figure is BY FAR the worst in this line? The joints don't even move. Pathetic!

Kraang for shelf-warmer.

For me, it's Splinter. A cane, removable tail, a 'get in the way' plastic robe... All recipe for disaster. And it's not easy getting him to stand without using the tail. Just a bad figure all-around if you ask me.

At least I like the look of Kraang. And the little rubber brain is very awesome.

*Hero* · 08-06-2012, 03:14 PM

Least impressed with Kraang also. The Alien Brain creature is the best part of the figure.

Buffy · 08-06-2012, 03:25 PM

If the Londen TRU has the TMNT figures, I hope these will pop up in Holland too.... Gotta send mail!

08-05-2012, 03:36 PM	#3186
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08-05-2012, 03:49 PM	#3187
marcelangelo Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,471	hi guys! just wanted to inform you guys that toys r us told me that the new nickelodeon turtles figures will hit germany not before 2013 unfortunatelly...just wanted to slip this piece of info somewhere here so that other non-us fans can maybe guess what time they'll be blessed with figures... as for being patient myself?...I bought splinter and a foot soldier on ebay, they came in fine, just had to pay extra money when they arrived as the seller marked them as 'merchandize' sadly(if he had marked them gift it would have been no additional fees), then I bought donatello and michelangelo and that seller even forgot to put the check outside on the package..now I have to drive to custom services to pick them up and pay another fee...;( I guess for now I'll just wait for them to hit europeit's much cheaper that way...

08-05-2012, 05:07 PM	#3188
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Wooh! Went to Target and they had a section just for TMNT. Labled and everything! That's a first! Ended up getting Don, Raph, Splinter, April, and a Kraang. I'll get the rest later. Somewhat tempted to get one of those sewer cycle things since they're only a dollar more than the regular figs. Thought of getting Power Sound Effects Don (just so I have something that has Rob Paulsen's voice) but geesh he looks evil. With the pupils he looks somewhat demented. __________________

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08-06-2012, 03:14 PM	#3199
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08-04-2012, 11:18 PM	#3182
Newton Gimmick Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,154	Yup, just gotta be patient. None of these toys have any street dates in the US and I don't think there's a firm one in the EU either so it's all up to the individual stores and when they do their summer resets, etc. With TRU, they're even more random on when they may put them out. One of my nearby TRUs had them for a while, but just didn't clear out the space as fast because they have to shuffle around all that Kung-Zhu crap that's been clogging 3/4s of an aisle for like 2 years! Playmates will keep cranking these guys out, it shouldn't be like a lot of toy lines where figures will end up scarce. Of course, it's hard to practice patience when you keep seeing cool pictures and stuff. So I feel your pain, especially with the overseas releases.

08-06-2012, 01:01 AM	#3189
dragonside Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 476	scored all mine on friday. 2 sets of the Classics from TRU arrived at my house. THEN. I went to pick up the 2 sets of Nicktoon ones, at my local comic shop. Hope all the Canadians are finding their way to it!

08-06-2012, 03:33 AM	#3190
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	What kind of comic shop must you have for them to be stocking that many of the nick figures! Jealous Every comic shop I've ever seen in my entire LIFE gets only a handful of figures from any line at most. :/

08-06-2012, 07:12 AM	#3191
tmntmanny Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Santa Ana, Ca Posts: 21	those toys look awsom

08-06-2012, 11:00 AM	#3193
jetfire prime Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 48	Hello everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. I've loved the TMNT ever since I was little so naturally when these toys were announced, I was so very excited. I waited and waited to get my hands on them, and when I did, it was like I was 3 years old again. These are easily the toys of the year for me. So far all I have are the Nick Turtles and classic Raph, but I have Sound FX Raph and classics Don on the way. By the time it's all said and done, though, Playmates will have a bunch of my money. I couldn't be any happier that the turtles are back and that I now have a place to discuss them at.

08-06-2012, 01:27 PM	#3197
Donnie Something from the Past Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 3,256	Is anyone else of the opinion that "The Kraang" figure is BY FAR the worst in this line? The joints don't even move. Pathetic! Kraang for shelf-warmer.

08-06-2012, 03:25 PM	#3200
Buffy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: where am I? Posts: 1,472	If the Londen TRU has the TMNT figures, I hope these will pop up in Holland too.... Gotta send mail! __________________ Forgiveness is divine, but never pay full price for late pizza.