TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3 - Page 26

*The Boston Ninja Turtle* · 06-17-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

What's a tour turtle?

Leolead · 06-17-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...oots_sewer.jpg

Coming out of their shell! (literally)

darthwahl56 · 06-17-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...oots_sewer.jpg

Wow! they do look like the tour turtles. This must be were playmates got the likenesses, they are almost uncanny

Spidergreg · 06-17-2014, 01:30 PM

I dont know how you see tour turtles in that but these images have been burned in my head so it's all i see.

*TheBlueTurtle1* · 06-17-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowabungawolf89

Wow, you got your set early?
I can't wait to get mine soon. Hey DVD can you make a comparison with the cartoon ones if you have a set of them? I hear people saying they're shorter than the 87 cartoons ones so I wanted to see for myself.

yea I second that, and I think they look cool.

*VaughnMichael* · 06-17-2014, 02:26 PM

The bodies are really well done but the lack of any detail outside of the back of the shell and the poor head sculpts are really a turn off.
It's going to take quite a bit of work to Henson those things up.

*DVD* · 06-18-2014, 01:03 AM

I will take these guys hoe tonight and take pics with the Cartoon versions.

Till then, "Gimme Three"

*Candy Kappa* · 06-18-2014, 02:21 AM

Their carapace looks nice, a lot better then the completely round and too small carapace they made for the cartoon "accurate" classics. Their leg muscles is also looking decent. But the smooth skin lacking a any texture or paint is just a huge turn-off, and the faces are just too subpar for my interest as these would be costly.

Spidergreg · 06-18-2014, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DVD

I will take these guys hoe tonight and take pics with the Cartoon versions.

Till then, "Gimme Three"
http://i62.tinypic.com/x3ius4.jpg

Gimme three??? I think you mean "High Three".

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Their carapace looks nice, a lot better then the completely round and too small carapace they made for the cartoon "accurate" classics. Their leg muscles is also looking decent. But the smooth skin lacking a any texture or paint is just a huge turn-off, and the faces are just too subpar for my interest as these would be costly.

You failed to mention Leo looks confused as hell in every pic.

*Candy Kappa* · 06-18-2014, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Gimme three??? I think you mean "High Three".

You failed to mention Leo looks confused as hell in every pic.

If I was going to go in lengthy details about every think I dislike... My post would have been a whole lot longer. In the end, the cons outweighs the pros for me.

Spidergreg · 06-18-2014, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

If I was going to go in lengthy details about every think I dislike... My post would have been a whole lot longer. In the end, the cons outweighs the pros for me.

I have no complaints other than Leo's stupid face.
I guess most complains stems from the fact there's no shading or wash to the figure but i don't know, maybe that would have looked too real. Keeping it cartoony may allow them to blend well with the original CC turtles.

Can't wait for the pics.

madyankees · 06-18-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb2...oots_sewer.jpg

Halloween in June...

anti-hero · 06-18-2014, 09:16 AM

I have a feeling I'll end up liking these more than the first wave of classics. Yeah, they have their issues, but I like the different personalities coming through in the faces. Plus, even as a kid I never liked the belt buckles with their initials or their color coded weapons. Just my .02.

*Discogod* · 06-18-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

I guess most complains stems from the fact there's no shading or wash to the figure but i don't know, maybe that would have looked too real. Keeping it cartoony may allow them to blend well with the original CC turtles.

Can't wait for the pics.

Yeah, 'cause god forbid figures based on a live-action movie look too "realistic"...

Of all the crap I've heard you spouting, that's got to be the most ridiculous.

Spidergreg · 06-18-2014, 10:22 AM

Don't you have Neca Ninja turtles to look out for? What are you doing here looking at CC turtles? Oh, that's right... the line died. Maybe 'cos if it were actually as good as you're making it out to be and people actually "buy" them, they'd still be around.

*Powder* · 06-18-2014, 10:35 AM

Next time you wanna mouth off to somebody, get your facts straight. NECA's toyline was cancelled due to Playmates monopolozing the TMNT collectible market & effectively driving them off by deciding where they could/couldn't sell. Obviously sales were good elsewhere but it hurt them that they couldn't get mainstream distribution in toy stores. Then there's the fact Bootlegs sell like hotcakes (in multiple varieties, no less), proving there is a strong demand for them all these years later.

*Discogod* · 06-18-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Spidergreg

Don't you have Neca Ninja turtles to look out for? What are you doing here looking at CC turtles? Oh, that's right... the line died. Maybe 'cos if it were actually as good as you're making it out to be and people actually "buy" them, they'd still be around.

That's not actually why the line died.... Then again, you've proved time and time again that you don't know what the f*ck you're talking about, and I really wouldn't expect you to start now. The demise of the NECA line was largely due to licensing issues - Playmates wouldn't let them sell the figures anywhere but speciality shops. And judging by the brisk trade in the bootlegs, I'd say there's still plenty of demand for them.

Y'know, I'd love for the Classics line to succeed and delve deeper into the TMNT world, whether it's comic, movie or cartoon based. I think the original Classic Turtles are fantastic, despite not being 100% cartoon accurate (although that wasn't an issue for me one way or another), and Bebop & Rocksteady were ankle joints away from brilliance. But I've wanted these 1990 Movie figures for 24 years, more so even than Mirage figures, and there's a good chance these Classics will be the only ones we ever get. So that's why I'm being vocal about my disappointment. Had Playmates gone the extra mile, these could have been some of the greatest figures ever.

I guess I'll just have to make my own...

*Candy Kappa* · 06-18-2014, 10:39 AM

And, NECA is notorious to cancel toy lines after the first wave, seeing how Playmates was dictating the sales, it's pretty extraordinary that we got the blue jumpsuit April, 3-Pack Mousers and they made the 2-up prototypes of the Foot Ninja, Elite Foot and Shreddet.

*Discogod* · 06-18-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

And, NECA is notorious to cancel toy lines after the first wave, seeing how Playmates was dictating the sales, it's pretty extraordinary that we got the blue jumpsuit April, 3-Pack Mousers and they made the 2-up prototypes of the Foot Ninja, Elite Foot and Shreddet.

True - look at their Streetfighter line, a handful of figures, a few repaints and that's it. It's only recently they've started doing wider-ranging lines.

I think even if we'd got a standard April, Shredder & the 2 Foot that'd have been it - no Splinter, no Casey, no Triceratons. Just got to hope Playmates can A) keep their line going longer and B) up the quality...

Spidergreg · 06-18-2014, 10:48 AM

I was being sarcastic, you two.

And what i meant was, the line died. Not Neca died. Neca is very much around. But they just chose to give up on the TMNT brand. if they can secure the license the first time around, i don't see why they can't re-secure it.

There's only one reason and answer to that.... Either they're not selling enough or the sales doesn't warrant a continuation of the figure. Nothing cannot be solved with money. It's strictly business. You are gullible in thinking they really lost the license.

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Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Their carapace looks nice, a lot better then the completely round and too small carapace they made for the cartoon "accurate" classics. Their leg muscles is also looking decent. But the smooth skin lacking a any texture or paint is just a huge turn-off, and the faces are just too subpar for my interest as these would be costly. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

06-18-2014, 10:39 AM	#518
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	And, NECA is notorious to cancel toy lines after the first wave, seeing how Playmates was dictating the sales, it's pretty extraordinary that we got the blue jumpsuit April, 3-Pack Mousers and they made the 2-up prototypes of the Foot Ninja, Elite Foot and Shreddet. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

06-17-2014, 01:30 PM	#504
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	I dont know how you see tour turtles in that but these images have been burned in my head so it's all i see.

06-17-2014, 02:26 PM	#506
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	The bodies are really well done but the lack of any detail outside of the back of the shell and the poor head sculpts are really a turn off. It's going to take quite a bit of work to Henson those things up.

06-18-2014, 01:03 AM	#507
DVD Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shanghai Posts: 2,066	I will take these guys hoe tonight and take pics with the Cartoon versions. Till then, "Gimme Three"

06-18-2014, 09:16 AM	#513
anti-hero Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 21	I have a feeling I'll end up liking these more than the first wave of classics. Yeah, they have their issues, but I like the different personalities coming through in the faces. Plus, even as a kid I never liked the belt buckles with their initials or their color coded weapons. Just my .02.

06-18-2014, 10:22 AM	#515
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	Don't you have Neca Ninja turtles to look out for? What are you doing here looking at CC turtles? Oh, that's right... the line died. Maybe 'cos if it were actually as good as you're making it out to be and people actually "buy" them, they'd still be around.

06-18-2014, 10:35 AM	#516
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Next time you wanna mouth off to somebody, get your facts straight. NECA's toyline was cancelled due to Playmates monopolozing the TMNT collectible market & effectively driving them off by deciding where they could/couldn't sell. Obviously sales were good elsewhere but it hurt them that they couldn't get mainstream distribution in toy stores. Then there's the fact Bootlegs sell like hotcakes (in multiple varieties, no less), proving there is a strong demand for them all these years later.

06-18-2014, 10:48 AM	#520
Spidergreg Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 1,423	I was being sarcastic, you two. And what i meant was, the line died. Not Neca died. Neca is very much around. But they just chose to give up on the TMNT brand. if they can secure the license the first time around, i don't see why they can't re-secure it. There's only one reason and answer to that.... Either they're not selling enough or the sales doesn't warrant a continuation of the figure. Nothing cannot be solved with money. It's strictly business. You are gullible in thinking they really lost the license.