Official 25th Anniversary Figures Thread - Page 6

LeoNerdo · 01-08-2009, 07:53 PM

i'm pretty excited for these now that i've seen pictures. when i was a kid i only had a few of the turtles and splinter and those are lost somewhere in the recesses of my parent's attic. haha. if they do indeed release a box with all 4 ill wait and look for that. otherwise i really wanna get slash, rockstead & bebop. my turtles never had anybody to fight but themselves lol.

A little *too* Raph · 01-08-2009, 07:56 PM

I just got back from target and all they had were empty pegs. At least I know they are available.

**GK Punk** · 01-08-2009, 08:03 PM

My Target is the same way. That just means they'll probably get them in stock before too long.

dripgutz24 · 01-08-2009, 08:24 PM

WOW! they are all over ebay.

Canadian Turtle · 01-08-2009, 09:21 PM

I was down in the US today and grabbed two of them at Target but thats all they had left.

has anyone seen any at TRU? Because we don't have Target and Wal-Mart sucks.

Krueger · 01-08-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dripgutz24

WOW! they are all over ebay.

Yeah, seriously. And I'm already sick of seeing the prices jacked up on 'em. Ughhh.

Archon_Turtle · 01-08-2009, 11:31 PM

This actually kind of puts a smile on my face...

So I went to target tonight looking for the anniversary turtles, and they were sold out. I asked a target employee about them and he checked his cool little Target palm pilot thing (that is connected to target's network) and we saw that every single target in the Los Angeles area is currently reporting being sold out of the figures. As much as it sucks that I couldn't pick some up for myself...I'm ****ing thrilled that they appear to be selling that well!

turkishproverb · 01-08-2009, 11:53 PM

As a guy who's worked at Target alot I gotta tell you, that could aslo mean Playmates simply didn't ship many.

Archon_Turtle · 01-08-2009, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by turkishproverb

As a guy who's worked at Target alot I gotta tell you, that could aslo mean Playmates simply didn't ship many.

Stop shattering my happy place!

jimmyjams · 01-09-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

Stop shattering my happy place!

haha!!

Where in Cali are you Archon?? I am in Orange County, ive been to acouple of targets, walmars, and toys r us and no one has them.

Is playmates still located in Costa Mesa??

Raphael_ · 01-09-2009, 12:57 AM

Uhm, can anyone explain the photos at this link?

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=20&itemid=13789

Sounds like the toon fans got the sh*t end of the stick.

**GK Punk** · 01-09-2009, 12:58 AM

Different toyline. Those are playmates Highly Articulated line.

Raphael_ · 01-09-2009, 12:59 AM

Does that mean we're going to be seeing toon versions of these also?

turkishproverb · 01-09-2009, 01:08 AM

Why not, half the parts look like they came from the movie figures anyway.

*VaughnMichael* · 01-09-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by METALHEAD

yes i am. very much excited. its a chance to rebuy all those old toys of my childhood. dunno why so many fans bitch. i for one am happy

Because these toys havn't been hard to find at all, the box designs are horrible, and Shredder is pantless, and that Mini Krang is from the 1994 android body which they could have easily added to the lineup.
Many of these figures go on sale on ebay and at much less than stores are charging for these umpteenth re-releases.
The only one I could honestly see myself getting is Slash as he has never been re-released.

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

Also, the four turtles all come with different episodes. They're all from season 1. Leo - Episode 1 Turtle Tracks
Don - Episode 2 Enter the Shredder
Raph - Episode 3 A thing about Rats
Mike - Episode 4 Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension X

They're all labeled right on the DVD. Pretty cool. I'm not sure if the episodes they come with are random but I imagine it's specific.

Now that's a pretty cool incentive.

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Originally Posted by dripgutz24

WOW! they are all over ebay.

And this is why no one can find them in stores lol

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Originally Posted by Raphael_

Does that mean we're going to be seeing toon versions of these also?

If you mean figures that look exactly as they did in the old toon, then no Peter Laird stated in his blog that he feels there is no such reason for figures to be made of those designs and that the old Playmates toys are good enough.
The man doesn't know toys very well do he?
I don't know about anyone else but I'd kill for a Rocksteady with his potbelly. lol

Blade Raider · 01-09-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

Normal Target, IL, just the four turtles as I said, and any picture I take would be the same as the one on page 1 of this thread.

Also, the four turtles all come with different episodes. They're all from season 1. Leo - Episode 1 Turtle Tracks
Don - Episode 2 Enter the Shredder
Raph - Episode 3 A thing about Rats
Mike - Episode 4 Hot Rodding Teenagers from Dimension X

They're all labeled right on the DVD. Pretty cool. I'm not sure if the episodes they come with are random but I imagine it's specific.

So, who wants to guess what episodes the rest come with?

My guesses if the missing episodes aren't included:
Shredder/Krang: Shredder & Splintered
Splinter: Splinter No More
April: April's Fool
Casey Jones: Casey Jones: Outlaw Hero
Slash: Slash - The Evil Turtle from Dimension X
Rocksteady: The Adventures of Rhino-Man
Bebop: Bebop and Rocksteady Conquer the Universe
Foot Soldier: The Foot Soldiers Are Revolting

Notice that aside from Rocksteady everyone's name is in the title (and even then, Rhino-Man is Rocksteady). I really hope I'm wrong and the missing episodes are with the figures, especially since I've NEVER SEEN THEM

*Rolls off cursing Liongate...*

IamtheKnight · 01-09-2009, 05:49 PM

I just got all four turtles! This brings back childhood memories. Now here is one question I would like to ask: Should I open them or keep them in the box?

beechhead · 01-09-2009, 06:01 PM

Keep 'em boxed up - once you open them, the thrill is gone (for me, at least) - the packaging is a gigantic part of the appeal/nostalgia...

Krueger · 01-10-2009, 10:00 AM

Found them at Target but only bought Michelangelo and Leonardo for now. The sticker was bubbled up on the one Raph they had and the card was bent on the Donatello. Needless to say, I'm an anal box collector.

The first Target I went to was sold out. Then I went to the "Scan and Service" center they have and it told me that every other Target in my area had them! Good system, bad luck.

*sdp* · 01-10-2009, 01:33 PM

Are the episodes in better quality than the Lionsgate Season 1 dvd?

01-08-2009, 09:21 PM	#105
Canadian Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Small town Ontario, West of Toronto Posts: 1,257	I was down in the US today and grabbed two of them at Target but thats all they had left. has anyone seen any at TRU? Because we don't have Target and Wal-Mart sucks. __________________ The Doc: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Turtl..._type=bookmark Business: www.iproductionsonline.com

01-08-2009, 11:31 PM	#107
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	The Los Angeles Area Is TOTALLY sold out! This actually kind of puts a smile on my face... So I went to target tonight looking for the anniversary turtles, and they were sold out. I asked a target employee about them and he checked his cool little Target palm pilot thing (that is connected to target's network) and we saw that every single target in the Los Angeles area is currently reporting being sold out of the figures. As much as it sucks that I couldn't pick some up for myself...I'm ****ing thrilled that they appear to be selling that well!

01-09-2009, 12:57 AM	#111
Raphael_ Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 303	Uhm, can anyone explain the photos at this link? http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=20&itemid=13789 Sounds like the toon fans got the sh*t end of the stick. __________________

01-09-2009, 12:59 AM	#113
Raphael_ Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 303	Does that mean we're going to be seeing toon versions of these also? __________________

01-10-2009, 10:00 AM	#119
Krueger Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 481	Found them at Target but only bought Michelangelo and Leonardo for now. The sticker was bubbled up on the one Raph they had and the card was bent on the Donatello. Needless to say, I'm an anal box collector. The first Target I went to was sold out. Then I went to the "Scan and Service" center they have and it told me that every other Target in my area had them! Good system, bad luck. __________________ "Why are ya screaming? I haven't even cut you yet."

01-08-2009, 07:53 PM	#101
LeoNerdo Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 872	i'm pretty excited for these now that i've seen pictures. when i was a kid i only had a few of the turtles and splinter and those are lost somewhere in the recesses of my parent's attic. haha. if they do indeed release a box with all 4 ill wait and look for that. otherwise i really wanna get slash, rockstead & bebop. my turtles never had anybody to fight but themselves lol.

01-08-2009, 07:56 PM	#102
A little too Raph Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 561	I just got back from target and all they had were empty pegs. At least I know they are available.

01-08-2009, 08:03 PM	#103
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	My Target is the same way. That just means they'll probably get them in stock before too long.

01-08-2009, 08:24 PM	#104
dripgutz24 Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East side Dimension X Posts: 262	WOW! they are all over ebay.

01-09-2009, 12:58 AM	#112
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	Different toyline. Those are playmates Highly Articulated line.

01-09-2009, 05:49 PM	#117
IamtheKnight Stone Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gotham City Posts: 701	I just got all four turtles! This brings back childhood memories. Now here is one question I would like to ask: Should I open them or keep them in the box?

01-09-2009, 06:01 PM	#118
beechhead Mouser Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 9	Keep 'em boxed up - once you open them, the thrill is gone (for me, at least) - the packaging is a gigantic part of the appeal/nostalgia...

01-10-2009, 01:33 PM	#120
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,203	Are the episodes in better quality than the Lionsgate Season 1 dvd? __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server