2013 TMNT Figures - Page 142

jestermon · 09-20-2013, 07:37 AM

I was hoping they would show Slash and the newer figures on the Wal-Mart list.

Jeff · 09-20-2013, 08:47 AM

i picked up a ninjas in training raph and mikey, and a mouser 7 pack yesterday at toys r us. they only had one of each of those. there were a couple packs of the ninjas in training leo and dons, 1 rat king, and a lot of the usuals.

Slime State Alumni · 09-20-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

Did anyone ever mention the retooling of the Classic Collection rerelease Shredder's leg? I saw a review for him recently and noticed it's not the same position it was before. Or am I going crazy?

Oh I didn't even realize that. Why the retool?

MST3KFan · 09-20-2013, 01:37 PM

Finally got the NIT Raph and Mike and a MOUSERS pack.

The Mousers are amazing. I thought they were going to be solid pieces of plastic outside of maybe their mouths, but they have articulated legs, a ball-jointed neck and the mouth.

It's things like this that makes me rethink my back and forth thoughts on how Playmates is doing with the TMNT license.

jestermon · 09-20-2013, 06:16 PM

If you slightly put on legs slightly forward and one is flat you can make them look liek they are walking forward, then never were graceful in any series.

Kind of have to balance it out with the head.

I am actually glad they didn't make the knees and ankles jointed it would be super delicate and unless they were metal pins or metal in the feet,the head would probably make the figures fall over.

MST3KFan · 09-21-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

Oh I didn't even realize that. Why the retool?

To make him stand better basically as the vintage Shredder is a pain to stand.

Still not as bad as Chromedome though. I think you basically MUST use a stand to get him to stay up thanks to his way too tiny feet.

*Powder* · 09-21-2013, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MST3KFan

To make him stand better basically as the vintage Shredder is a pain to stand.

Still not as bad as Chromedome though. I think you basically MUST use a stand to get him to stay up thanks to his way too tiny feet.

Those arched/bent feet were the fatal flaw of many old TMNT figures. There was no need for that tippytoes feature, it was a hindrance that added nothing to design.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-21-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Powder

Those arched/bent feet were the fatal flaw of many old TMNT figures. There was no need for that tippytoes feature, it was a hindrance that added nothing to design.

And sadly they still do it with the new line.

*Donatello19* · 09-21-2013, 11:34 AM

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And sadly they still do it with the new line.

Yeah, but much, MUCH less than they used to. Thank god the turtles' feet are flat.

*VaughnMichael* · 09-21-2013, 12:40 PM

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Yeah, but much, MUCH less than they used to. Thank god the turtles' feet are flat.

Oh for sure, I really like the Nick toon line a lot so far.
They've come a very long way, though I do miss the fantastic sculpts the old toy line had.

MST3KFan · 09-21-2013, 01:01 PM

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Oh for sure, I really like the Nick toon line a lot so far.
They've come a very long way, though I do miss the fantastic sculpts the old toy line had.

Funny thing is, they seemed to start doing their own unique sculpts at the beginning of the 2012 line when you look at the four turtles. Maybe it was because they didn't have finalized art for them yet or something from the studio, but they were unique.

Now everything is an attempt to look accurate to the show with the 'blocky' design to the feet, hands, heads, etc...

*Donatello19* · 09-21-2013, 01:03 PM

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Now everything is an attempt to look accurate to the show with the 'blocky' design to the feet, hands, heads, etc...

Um...isn't that a good thing?

Also, it was said that those turtle figures were made before the final designs were approved, which explains the toes.

**Venom** · 09-21-2013, 01:32 PM

Damn, people are already seeing the mouser packs?!

Hell, I've just now seen Leatherhead pop up here in Alabama! Snakeweed and Baxter have trickled for a few months, and I have seen zero Rat Kings or Cockroach Terminators!

*Ninjinister* · 09-21-2013, 03:55 PM

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Damn, people are already seeing the mouser packs?!

Hell, I've just now seen Leatherhead pop up here in Alabama! Snakeweed and Baxter have trickled for a few months, and I have seen zero Rat Kings or Cockroach Terminators!

Distribution for toys is crazy stupid overall these days. My area's still three releases behind on Marvel Universe.

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Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

Did anyone ever mention the retooling of the Classic Collection rerelease Shredder's leg? I saw a review for him recently and noticed it's not the same position it was before. Or am I going crazy?

I haven't taken a close look at it since I left it on the shelf but I'm pretty sure it's not a new retool, if that's the case. The 25th anniversary re-release fixed the leg to a better position. So unless it's a different retool, then it's not new.

*raph27* · 09-21-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Um...isn't that a good thing?

Also, it was said that those turtle figures were made before the final designs were approved, which explains the toes.

Actually, there was a Power-Con thing that explained this. Two designers did the figures and brought them to Ciro. One had his two turtles absolutely spot-on, and the other did what got released. In the end, Ciro decided he wanted the non-accurate ones to be released.

*NinjaMan* · 09-21-2013, 04:02 PM

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Actually, there was a Power-Con thing that explained this. Two designers did the figures and brought them to Ciro. One had his two turtles absolutely spot-on, and the other did what got released. In the end, Ciro decided he wanted the non-accurate ones to be released.

OH that is interesting to learn about. Thanks for that info!

*Donatello19* · 09-21-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RaphaeltheAwesome13

Actually, there was a Power-Con thing that explained this. Two designers did the figures and brought them to Ciro. One had his two turtles absolutely spot-on, and the other did what got released. In the end, Ciro decided he wanted the non-accurate ones to be released.

Interesting...I wonder why he'd do that?

billbot85 · 09-21-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Slime State Alumni

Did anyone ever mention the retooling of the Classic Collection rerelease Shredder's leg? I saw a review for him recently and noticed it's not the same position it was before. Or am I going crazy?

What Powder said, it's the same leg from the 25th Anniversary Shredder figure back in '09. I had mentioned it before. All of the molds for the Retro turtles are basically the same as the 25th line, which already had slight differences from the 1988 line.

I'm glad I snagged a Retro Shredder when they first came to my TRU, because I haven't seen him since!

OrokuYoshiFilms · 09-22-2013, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Interesting...I wonder why he'd do that?

Maybe he wanted to keep it the same way as the original line since those aren't toon accurate either. (Guessing....)

barbecue17 · 09-23-2013, 10:27 AM

I haven't found the Ninjas in Training Michelangelo and Raphael yet, but I did find Leonardo and Donatello. These guys are pretty fun; not the best TMNT figures ever released, but certainly not the worst: http://www.thepicreview.com/2013/09/...urtles-in.html

Check out the review! Anyone using these along with the Galactic Heroes figures for a TMNT/ Star wars crossover?

09-21-2013, 01:32 PM	#2833
Venom Space Knight Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,637	Damn, people are already seeing the mouser packs?! Hell, I've just now seen Leatherhead pop up here in Alabama! Snakeweed and Baxter have trickled for a few months, and I have seen zero Rat Kings or Cockroach Terminators! __________________

09-23-2013, 10:27 AM	#2840
barbecue17 Thug Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC Posts: 79	I haven't found the Ninjas in Training Michelangelo and Raphael yet, but I did find Leonardo and Donatello. These guys are pretty fun; not the best TMNT figures ever released, but certainly not the worst: http://www.thepicreview.com/2013/09/...urtles-in.html Check out the review! Anyone using these along with the Galactic Heroes figures for a TMNT/ Star wars crossover? __________________ Barbecue17- he's cool, but rude. If you're interested in action figure reviews and general tomfoolery, check out my blog: Action Figure Barbecue Check out my action figure pictures on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/barbecue17

09-20-2013, 07:37 AM	#2821
jestermon Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 486	I was hoping they would show Slash and the newer figures on the Wal-Mart list.

09-20-2013, 08:47 AM	#2822
Jeff Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: I heard the sewers in Connecticut are nice. Posts: 579	i picked up a ninjas in training raph and mikey, and a mouser 7 pack yesterday at toys r us. they only had one of each of those. there were a couple packs of the ninjas in training leo and dons, 1 rat king, and a lot of the usuals.

09-20-2013, 01:37 PM	#2824
MST3KFan Hench Mutant Join Date: May 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 485	Finally got the NIT Raph and Mike and a MOUSERS pack. The Mousers are amazing. I thought they were going to be solid pieces of plastic outside of maybe their mouths, but they have articulated legs, a ball-jointed neck and the mouth. It's things like this that makes me rethink my back and forth thoughts on how Playmates is doing with the TMNT license.

09-20-2013, 06:16 PM	#2825
jestermon Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 486	If you slightly put on legs slightly forward and one is flat you can make them look liek they are walking forward, then never were graceful in any series. Kind of have to balance it out with the head. I am actually glad they didn't make the knees and ankles jointed it would be super delicate and unless they were metal pins or metal in the feet,the head would probably make the figures fall over.