TMNT Classics Collection Wave 3

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Originally Posted by Discogod

Does TRU normally limit orders?

usually only for exclusives but i dont remember the classics ever being a limited about kinda of thing..if there are limits are only like 2 per household of each in one transaction

[DVD]

The first set of four seemed to be difficult for some to find when they were launched, as were BB n RS. Now... They are everywhere.
The first batch if these for distribution is not huge, but it will be followed by more batches. Don't worry.
As for TRU limitations, I have to say that I had noticed it on the UK site for some (not all) of the Doctor/DALEK sets that they were carrying last year.

[Panther10]

Wave 3 is technically a TRU exclusive though so maybe they are limiting quantities to customers. They aren't really available beyond the TRU website (at least from a Mass Market release standpoint.) If these figures are being handled anything like the retro collection where TRU sold a handful of them online after K-mart sold all of their units a few years ago then I doubt these will be available for long.

[Mega Man]

So does anyone have suggestions on what to do about tight shoulder hinge joints on these figures? Without using the hinge shoulder joints, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo have their arms spread out further than I like. The problem is that the bicep swivel may or may not be able to withstand force in trying to move the hinge joint. So force applied on the shoulder hinges may stress the bicep swivels, and my concern is that it could break the arm off at the bicep.

For whatever reason, my Leonardo already has a loose bicep swivel on his left arm (it wobbles in some positions, like a bobble-head only on the arm). I can do 360 degree spins with the biceps and they don't break off, so breakage in just moving them isn't a problem.

I don't want to sound obsessed, but ever since SOTA Street Fighter figures and one Legendary Comic Book Heroes Conan (I think his bicep was damaged), I am really worried about breaking an action figure when trying to move the joints. It is kind a phobia that started about 10 years ago. Before that I never had any problems with it. If I keep getting figures that are like this, then I'm probably going to quit buying them, as the fun is not really there if I have to be so careful in moving the joints.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Originally Posted by Mega Man

So does anyone have suggestions on what to do about tight shoulder hinge joints on these figures? Without using the hinge shoulder joints, Donatello, Raphael, and Leonardo have their arms spread out further than I like. The problem is that the bicep swivel may or may not be able to withstand force in trying to move the hinge joint. So force applied on the shoulder hinges may stress the bicep swivels, and my concern is that it could break the arm off at the bicep.

i had the same issue with "toon" raph...honestly my best advice is just a little elbow grease and force..it will seem like you are going to break it but my raph is fine...ive noticed this a norm with most toys of today aimed at collectors

[Mega Man]

Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

i had the same issue with "toon" raph...honestly my best advice is just a little elbow grease and force..it will seem like you are going to break it but my raph is fine...ive noticed this a norm with most toys of today aimed at collectors

Thanks for the advice. So I guess just apply force to the joint, but don't over do it. Playmates Toys seem to have durable figures, I can't think of one that broke unless I was doing something that the figure was obviously not meant to do (such as popping off a head to re-paint an area of the figure or swapping the hands on figures, something that I rarely ever do). I will give it a try on moving the shoulder joints. If Leonardo breaks though, $27.98 (that includes the shipping) for a new Leonardo is going to be really crummy (to put it nicely).

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

So i said it yesterday Jokingly but thinking on it , i kinda hope we do get Next Mutation Classic Figures...i know i am in the minority who actually liked that series (some of it) and Venus. but id love a better set of those figures

and who know we may get it, it seems like they are going in order of series releases. unless they go backwards and do comics..but still my hope is next mutation gets some love figure wise someday

[Panther10]

Originally Posted by The Boston Ninja Turtle

So i said it yesterday Jokingly but thinking on it , i kinda hope we do get Next Mutation Classic Figures...i know i am in the minority who actually liked that series (some of it) and Venus. but id love a better set of those figures

and who know we may get it, it seems like they are going in order of series releases. unless they go backwards and do comics..but still my hope is next mutation gets some love figure wise someday

I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the series but from an objective standpoint it probably wouldn't be too hard to do. I guess its really just the suits from the third film with slightly altered costumes right?

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Originally Posted by Panther10

I wouldn't say I'm a fan of the series but from an objective standpoint it probably wouldn't be too hard to do. I guess its really just the suits from the third film with slightly altered costumes right?

Kinda but not really...the shells where a complete redesign along with the arms and legs..they could reuse about 70% of the molds

[DonatelloFan1984]

Finally had time to open up my package from Toys R Us. Man am I disappointed. Every one of them has damage. Leonardo being the worst. His entire hanging portion is ripped off. Raph the entire top half was folded over to fit it in the box. Everyone of them has smashed corners and rippling down the backs of the cards. I called them to let them know of my displeasure and surprisingly they gave me a 25 dollar gift card and let me keep the figures. I have another set arriving at my brothers house today so hopefully those are in better shape.

[TheMasterTurtle]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan1984

Finally had time to open up my package from Toys R Us. Man am I disappointed. Every one of them has damage. Leonardo being the worst. His entire hanging portion is ripped off. Raph the entire top half was folded over to fit it in the box. Everyone of them has smashed corners and rippling down the backs of the cards. I called them to let them know of my displeasure and surprisingly they gave me a 25 dollar gift card and let me keep the figures. I have another set arriving at my brothers house today so hopefully those are in better shape.

I'm very nervous about this happening so I'm glad to here they made up for it a bit. Since I'm only interested in these MOC I'd still have to hunt them down again in good packaging. Mine should come today and I hope my set and your second set are in good condition... Fingers crossed

[DonatelloFan1984]

Here are some pics of the damage. These pictures are not the best but you can kind of get the idea. Fingers crossed on yours and my second buddy.

[LincolnHawk]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan1984

Finally had time to open up my package from Toys R Us. Man am I disappointed. Every one of them has damage. Leonardo being the worst. His entire hanging portion is ripped off. Raph the entire top half was folded over to fit it in the box. Everyone of them has smashed corners and rippling down the backs of the cards. I called them to let them know of my displeasure and surprisingly they gave me a 25 dollar gift card and let me keep the figures. I have another set arriving at my brothers house today so hopefully those are in better shape.

Originally Posted by TheMasterTurtle

I'm very nervous about this happening so I'm glad to here they made up for it a bit. Since I'm only interested in these MOC I'd still have to hunt them down again in good packaging. Mine should come today and I hope my set and your second set are in good condition... Fingers crossed

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan1984

Here are some pics of the damage. These pictures are not the best but you can kind of get the idea. Fingers crossed on yours and my second buddy.

TRU is notorious for 5hitty packaging....can't tell you how many small items I've ordered that came damaged. If it doesn't fit the box, then it's guaranteed to get smashed. I guess it you're not keeping them MOC then it's all moot anyway.

[Miles]

I would not expect anything great from TRU, really. From customer service to shipping and inventory control, the company is still on the decline. Aren't they still operating in Chapter 11 anyways? The irony. You could consider these figures collectibles*, and yet you can only get them through a supplier that treats them like bags of dog food...

* (I don't, but only because they're such disappointments, lol.)

[DonatelloFan1984]

I am going to keep one set moc. The only one that had very minimal damage from this first set was mikey. If I have to mix and match to get the best four to keep I will. This is the very first time I have had an issue with toys r us. Granted I don't order a ton from them so my experience with them isn't very broad.

[LincolnHawk]

Originally Posted by DonatelloFan1984

I am going to keep one set moc. The only one that had very minimal damage from this first set was mikey. If I have to mix and match to get the best four to keep I will. This is the very first time I have had an issue with toys r us. Granted I don't order a ton from them so my experience with them isn't very broad.

call you may be able to keep the figure and get a refund...Walmart allowed me to do this with a movie masters figure I needed. Thing came with packaging beyond destroyed, but I called and they said I could keep the figure and they would refund the money to the card on file.

[Cowabungawolf89]

I'm taking mine out of their packaging

[DVD]

I couldn't wait to get these guys out of their packs.
This line's selling point is the articulation. These are super posable and a lot of fun. Unlike most of the Nick line and even original Turtles. Those work better staying in pack, in most cases.

[TheMasterTurtle]

So I received the figures about an hour ago and due to the fact I'm keeping a MOC set only, I had to call customer service. Leo's bubble is smashed, Mikey's and Donny's corners are bent all over, and Raph is ok. I told the guy had I known that free shipping would mean they would step on the order before letting it go out the door I may have reconsidered ordering. I was being sarcastic but he got the point.

In a different turn of events I'm not getting a refund of any sort, rather, he put in for a replacement order for me with free 2 day shipping. How it works: They ship a second set to me and email me a prepaid shipping label. I take the damaged products to either UPS or a TRU location and they will ship them back for me. Now, I'm an honest citizen and intend on doing this (hoping I won't have to call again for more damaged packages) BUT tell me how this doesn't contradict itself.

Check out the BOLD parts of the email I just got:

Spoiler:

Please use the pre-paid return label we have provided to return the required item(s) from your original order.

Your order includes the following items:

Item #: 18207059
Description: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figure Collection - Original Movie Raphael One Color
Quantity: 1 @ $19.99
Return Policy: NO RETURN REQUIRED
Shipping Method: ShopRunner, Free 2-Day Shipping
Important: You can expect to receive your items on or before 08/01/14

Item #: 18206857
Description: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figure Collection - Original Movie Donatello One Color
Quantity: 1 @ $19.99
Return Policy: NO RETURN REQUIRED
Shipping Method: ShopRunner, Free 2-Day Shipping
Important: You can expect to receive your items on or before 08/01/14

Item #: 18206914
Description: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figure Collection - Original Movie Michelangelo One Color
Quantity: 1 @ $19.99
Return Policy: NO RETURN REQUIRED
Shipping Method: ShopRunner, Free 2-Day Shipping
Important: You can expect to receive your items on or before 08/01/14

Item #: 18206357
Description: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Figure Collection - Original Movie Leonardo One Color
Quantity: 1 @ $19.99
Return Policy: NO RETURN REQUIRED
Shipping Method: ShopRunner, Free 2-Day Shipping
Important: You can expect to receive your items on or before 08/01/14


** You will not be charged for your replacement item. **

Couldn't you interpret this that I wouldn't even have to return them if I didn't want to? Bizarre wording if you ask me... your thoughts? It would be nice if all TRU employees just did the same thing.

[turtlefanforever]

so.. estimated release date on Shredder and Krang?