NECA response from Pete - Page 2

*gobo* · 01-29-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

I was told that Playmates will continue after this last season of the Cartoon.

So, you mean Playmates wants to make more TMNT toys, but doesn't want to pay for a show anymore? That's kind of weird... Most toy companies have a 'no show, no go' policy which was Playmates' stance, last I heard.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-29-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gobo

So, you mean Playmates wants to make more TMNT toys, but doesn't want to pay for a show anymore? That's kind of weird... Most toy companies have a 'no show, no go' policy which was Playmates' stance, last I heard.

They kept going with the old toy line even when the old cartoon ended.
The Comic based figures is the wave of the future, and I for one will be a happy camper as long as they make decent toys beyond the 4 turtles in 2009.

*Ninjinister* · 01-29-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

They kept going with the old toy line even when the old cartoon ended.
The Comic based figures is the wave of the future, and I for one will be a happy camper as long as they make decent toys beyond the 4 turtles in 2009.

Any word if the fire themed, Global Mutants, and Sub-Sewer villains are officially still coming?

*VaughnMichael* · 01-29-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

Any word if the fire themed, Global Mutants, and Sub-Sewer villains are officially still coming?

Sadly those haven't been mentiond to me at all, I'd like to know myself.
You know Playmates should be at the NYC supporting the TMNT and showing off some offerings of whats coming out to hardcore and random fans, but I don't see that happening.

*Spitfire* · 01-29-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

I was told that Playmates will continue after this last season of the Cartoon.

So they want to continue to make toys for turtles but refuse to help fund the TV series. Man the people who work there are ass backwards. Not that I want the series to continue with how it's going anyways. The poor dog needs to be put down.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-29-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

So they want to continue to make toys for turtles but refuse to help fund the TV series. Man the people who work there are ass backwards. Not that I want the series to continue with how it's going anyways. The poor dog needs to be put down.

It's because the toys they will be making have nothing to do with the cartoon

Which for the most part they haven't been doing anyway so I'm fine with Playmates making comic based figures.
They may not be as good as NECA's sculpts but at least we won't have to wait over a year to get 2 series.

*CyberCubed* · 01-29-2009, 01:16 PM

Does your interview with Murph shed some more light on Playmates/4kids future with Mirage?

Just curious.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-29-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Does your interview with Murph shed some more light on Playmates/4kids future with Mirage?

Just curious.

Well I'll say this much when I sent him the questions he said that Playmates has been very picky about what information is given to the public as of late so we shall see.

I am hoping that he can talk about this being the last season of the show.
But it has been said by other Mirage staff and writers at this point even on here by Tristan in the comics section.

junkboy · 01-29-2009, 02:25 PM

Glad to hear some news from NECA. Looking forward to all of them.
Not very interested with Playmates' line tho.
The only Playmates figures i bought since some years is the first launch line of TMNT 2007 movie figures.

*Candy Kappa* · 01-29-2009, 05:08 PM

Shredder is coming to tooown!~

I think I might get religious, wave 2 is coming!

doomiscool · 01-29-2009, 05:58 PM

I'm excited now! I really want a retro Shredder! My sis got me all the current figures for Christmas, and now wave two is coming, hooray!

Doc_ock_4mugen · 01-29-2009, 07:31 PM

Whoa! So NECA is possibly going to release Series 2!?

About the Playmates "Comic Book" Turtles... Are they gonna update the figs from what they've shown, or we're getting slightly retooled TMNT (2007) figs?
I'd wish that Playmates made the Turtles and non-Characters closer to (Toy Biz/Marvel Toys) Marvel Legends Articulation... Or take a hint from MOTU Classics...

*Andrew NDB* · 01-29-2009, 08:15 PM

Not too comforting at all, actually. That it's been practically a solid year since they've had these figures designed, done and ready to produce, and they still don't have financing to make them... not good, because I'm sure it hasn't been for lack of them trying to secure funding during all this time.

And apparently the whole second wave is hinging on the hope that NECA will discover financiers in the European Union? Not good at all.

I thought it was just some last minute legal red tape that they'd run into with Playmates. I thought as soon as that would get cleared up, they'd be ready to roll out the Wave 2 within a couple of months.

But this... this will mean another year's wait, if it ever even happens at all.

Nick Kell · 01-30-2009, 12:50 AM

Any NECA TMNT is good TMNT.

*BigApple3AM* · 01-30-2009, 12:54 AM

I should apologize for over reacting when the playmates comic toys news came out. The more I read about what's going on, the more confused I am by NECA. They don't contact anyone, and when they finally due it's some weird excuse. C'mon these toys look unfreakinbelievable, let me buuuuuy them.

*Ninjinister* · 01-30-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Not too comforting at all, actually. That it's been practically a solid year since they've had these figures designed, done and ready to produce, and they still don't have financing to make them... not good, because I'm sure it hasn't been for lack of them trying to secure funding during all this time.

And apparently the whole second wave is hinging on the hope that NECA will discover financiers in the European Union? Not good at all.

I thought it was just some last minute legal red tape that they'd run into with Playmates. I thought as soon as that would get cleared up, they'd be ready to roll out the Wave 2 within a couple of months.

But this... this will mean another year's wait, if it ever even happens at all.

A fart after months of radio silence is better than if the silence remained, no?

*Wes* · 01-30-2009, 04:30 AM

Wait, does this mean I'll get another chance to buy the NECA Turtles? *does a little dance of anticipation*

Chrissie Terrapin · 01-30-2009, 06:07 AM

this is great news, they aint dead

*Drtooth* · 01-30-2009, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

It's because the toys they will be making have nothing to do with the cartoon

What's the difference between that and what they were doing?

*VaughnMichael* · 01-30-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Drtooth

What's the difference between that and what they were doing?

Not a damn thing, so I don't see the point in wondering why they would continue if there was or wasn't a tv show.

01-29-2009, 02:25 PM	#29
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Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,607	Wait, does this mean I'll get another chance to buy the NECA Turtles? does a little dance of anticipation __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

01-30-2009, 06:07 AM	#38
Chrissie Terrapin Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: somewhere Posts: 180	this is great news, they aint dead __________________

01-29-2009, 01:16 PM	#27
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,873	Does your interview with Murph shed some more light on Playmates/4kids future with Mirage? Just curious.

01-29-2009, 05:58 PM	#31
doomiscool Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: A random near-imaginary rock in the Irish Sea Posts: 212	I'm excited now! I really want a retro Shredder! My sis got me all the current figures for Christmas, and now wave two is coming, hooray!

01-29-2009, 07:31 PM	#32
Doc_ock_4mugen Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 389	Whoa! So NECA is possibly going to release Series 2!? About the Playmates "Comic Book" Turtles... Are they gonna update the figs from what they've shown, or we're getting slightly retooled TMNT (2007) figs? I'd wish that Playmates made the Turtles and non-Characters closer to (Toy Biz/Marvel Toys) Marvel Legends Articulation... Or take a hint from MOTU Classics...

01-29-2009, 08:15 PM	#33
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,543	Not too comforting at all, actually. That it's been practically a solid year since they've had these figures designed, done and ready to produce, and they still don't have financing to make them... not good, because I'm sure it hasn't been for lack of them trying to secure funding during all this time. And apparently the whole second wave is hinging on the hope that NECA will discover financiers in the European Union? Not good at all. I thought it was just some last minute legal red tape that they'd run into with Playmates. I thought as soon as that would get cleared up, they'd be ready to roll out the Wave 2 within a couple of months. But this... this will mean another year's wait, if it ever even happens at all.

01-30-2009, 12:50 AM	#34
Nick Kell Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 118	Any NECA TMNT is good TMNT.

01-30-2009, 12:54 AM	#35
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	I should apologize for over reacting when the playmates comic toys news came out. The more I read about what's going on, the more confused I am by NECA. They don't contact anyone, and when they finally due it's some weird excuse. C'mon these toys look unfreakinbelievable, let me buuuuuy them.