I Know Most of You Hate the CGI Toys, But I'm Excited!

Monte Williams · 10-03-2008, 07:01 PM

Howdy Folks,

I have the Alien Hunter figures, 'cause their weird sculpted-on gear goes well with my Sigma 6 figures. But I always wanted the regular Turtle figures from the CGI flick, too, 'cause I for one loved the movie to death.

I also wanted some of the CGI toy series foot soldiers, as well as... well, I pretty much wanted every CGI version of the old school characters.

I'd recently arranged to buy 6 foot soldiers from Tall Dark and Gruesome, as well as Shredder and his daughter, whose name I can never remember how to spell.

TDn'G offered me a wildly reasonable* price, and then agreed to throw in Casey and April for free!

...and I got the package today, and he also threw in all 4 Turtles! And Splinter!

I am so over-the-top giddy right now!

...sadly, my camera is broken, so I can't even post pics. Soon, though!

In the meantime, while I think the CGI flick is arguably the best of the four, and while I really wish the next film would continue along those lines, and while I think the main Turtle figures from this series are the best sculpts and boast the best articulation that Playmates ever produced, I do wanna extend an olive branch to the haters:

I don't care for the new look the Turtles have in Back to the Sewers, but while I am a fan of the CGI sculpts, I agree with everyone that passing off the CGI sculpts as BttS figures is something of a sick joke on Playmates' part.

Maybe, since the next flick will presumably feature a total redesign of the characters, Playmates figures they need to get what they can out of these sculpts now...?

Whatever the case, enthusiasm about the CGI figures is probably the last thing most of you want to read right now, and if that's the case, I apologize.

I just didn't know where else to share the news. (I'll post something at the blog once my camera is working again.)

Thanks so much, Tall Dark n' Gruesome!

Cheers!

-Monte

*Is "wildly reasonable" an oxymoron?

*Ninjinister* · 10-04-2008, 03:31 AM

I honestly don't hate the CGI film or its figures; it's the endless onslaught of "gluing/sculpting/including various gear to the same sodding figure to make a new one" that irritates me - and the fact that they're using the same remade figures to represent other characters now (Cyber Shredder = Viral, NOT Oroku Saki!). But I digress... that is indeed a wonderful deal, and I'd like to get my mitts on a few more 2007 Foot Ninja for my army building (only have one of that particular model). You even have all four Turtles, which I don't even have - I have in one way or another (although they're not all the basic versions), at least two Don, Raph, and Leo figures under the new movie banner, but not a single Mike.

Monte Williams · 10-04-2008, 01:46 PM

You're totally right about the excessive use of these molds.

Also, I don't care for the look of the plastrons of these figures, and the fleshy bits between the plastrons and the backs of the shells look funky, too.

The best plastrons yet were on the 2k3 figures, in my opinion, but other than that, these are my favorites (excepting the NECAs, obviously.)

*CyberCubed* · 10-04-2008, 04:09 PM

The original movie Turtles were excellent. I don't think anyone complained about the initial wave.

Its all the crappy varients that people hated.

Monte Williams · 10-04-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The original movie Turtles were excellent. I don't think anyone complained about the initial wave.

Its all the crappy varients that people hated.

Yeah, I largely agree. Some of the gear is cool, like with the SubSewer figures. But back in the day, even if I didn't like a given sculpt, at least Wacky Leo #4,692 had a distinct sculpt.

*Drtooth* · 10-04-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The original movie Turtles were excellent. I don't think anyone complained about the initial wave.

Its all the crappy varients that people hated.

My senitments exactly. and with an 8 dollars and up price tag, there's a LOT to hate.

Plus, I still can't find Spirit of the Jungle Leo!

NightwatchersOnlygirl · 10-05-2008, 10:46 AM

I liked the CGI toys they were well made

My fave was the Nightwatcher fig

*Ninjinister* · 10-05-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightwatchersOnlygirl

My fave was the Nightwatcher fig

Really?

I would have thought it would have been Spider Aracknor!

[/sarc]

*Hero* · 10-05-2008, 05:45 PM

Hey Monte. Get your camera fixed soon mate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NightwatchersOnlygirl

My fave was the Nightwatcher fig

We know for the 100th time already... O_o

10-03-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
Monte Williams Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 825	I Know Most of You Hate the CGI Toys, But I'm Excited! Howdy Folks, I have the Alien Hunter figures, 'cause their weird sculpted-on gear goes well with my Sigma 6 figures. But I always wanted the regular Turtle figures from the CGI flick, too, 'cause I for one loved the movie to death. I also wanted some of the CGI toy series foot soldiers, as well as... well, I pretty much wanted every CGI version of the old school characters. I'd recently arranged to buy 6 foot soldiers from Tall Dark and Gruesome, as well as Shredder and his daughter, whose name I can never remember how to spell. TDn'G offered me a wildly reasonable* price, and then agreed to throw in Casey and April for free! ...and I got the package today, and he also threw in all 4 Turtles! And Splinter! I am so over-the-top giddy right now! ...sadly, my camera is broken, so I can't even post pics. Soon, though! In the meantime, while I think the CGI flick is arguably the best of the four, and while I really wish the next film would continue along those lines, and while I think the main Turtle figures from this series are the best sculpts and boast the best articulation that Playmates ever produced, I do wanna extend an olive branch to the haters: I don't care for the new look the Turtles have in Back to the Sewers, but while I am a fan of the CGI sculpts, I agree with everyone that passing off the CGI sculpts as BttS figures is something of a sick joke on Playmates' part. Maybe, since the next flick will presumably feature a total redesign of the characters, Playmates figures they need to get what they can out of these sculpts now...? Whatever the case, enthusiasm about the CGI figures is probably the last thing most of you want to read right now, and if that's the case, I apologize. I just didn't know where else to share the news. (I'll post something at the blog once my camera is working again.) Thanks so much, Tall Dark n' Gruesome! Cheers! -Monte *Is "wildly reasonable" an oxymoron? __________________

10-04-2008, 03:31 AM	#2
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I honestly don't hate the CGI film or its figures; it's the endless onslaught of "gluing/sculpting/including various gear to the same sodding figure to make a new one" that irritates me - and the fact that they're using the same remade figures to represent other characters now (Cyber Shredder = Viral, NOT Oroku Saki!). But I digress... that is indeed a wonderful deal, and I'd like to get my mitts on a few more 2007 Foot Ninja for my army building (only have one of that particular model). You even have all four Turtles, which I don't even have - I have in one way or another (although they're not all the basic versions), at least two Don, Raph, and Leo figures under the new movie banner, but not a single Mike. __________________

10-04-2008, 01:46 PM	#3
Monte Williams Stone Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 825	You're totally right about the excessive use of these molds. Also, I don't care for the look of the plastrons of these figures, and the fleshy bits between the plastrons and the backs of the shells look funky, too. The best plastrons yet were on the 2k3 figures, in my opinion, but other than that, these are my favorites (excepting the NECAs, obviously.) __________________

10-05-2008, 10:46 AM	#7
NightwatchersOnlygirl Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In Nightwatcher's loving arms Posts: 941	I liked the CGI toys they were well made My fave was the Nightwatcher fig __________________ Nightwatcher is taken by me,NightwatchersOnlyGirl Nightwatcher Is my boyfriend. I love "My" Nightwatcher Nightwatcher can put his boots under my bed anytime Nightwatcher loves me! NW 4 EVER NW is Mine NW is so sexy Forever Nightwatcher's....

10-04-2008, 04:09 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,857	The original movie Turtles were excellent. I don't think anyone complained about the initial wave. Its all the crappy varients that people hated.