The Rarest Carded TMNT Figs

MikeA · 04-20-2003, 02:20 PM

Title says it all. What are the rarest carded TMNT figures. Variations included. Top ten...or just whatever figures you think are rare. I know most of the sixth series are all rare. Shoate, Triceraton, Scratch ect.

Thoughts?

snackies · 04-20-2003, 08:12 PM

Supposedly the original four figures with the fanclub forms are rarer. Or so I have heard. Although I have seen a lot of them poping up wih prices from $3.00-$25. Just depends on the day. I think a boxed blimp and technodrome are hard to find. I saw a boxed blimp go for over a hundred on ebay a couple weeks ago.

Knuckles · 04-22-2003, 11:58 AM

Speaking in terms of monetary value for MOC figures, (not including vehicles or giant figures) which is largely determined by rarity, the top 10 (lowest to highest) are as follows:

10) Slash-Purple Belt, Yellow "S" ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$53)
9) Leonardo/Raphael/Donatello/Michaelangelo w/ Fan Club forms ('88 series 1-$55 each)
8) Black Belt Boxer Mike ('93 Ninja Action series-$75)
7) Movie Splinter w/ Tooth ('92 series 5, 2nd release-$85)
6) Slash-Purple Belt, Red "S", Mustard Yellow Chest ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$88)
5) Genghis Frog-Yellow Belt ('89 series 2, 1st release-$90)
4) Slash-Purple Belt, Red "S", Bright Yellow Chest ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$105)
3) April O'Neil ('88 series 1-$155)
2) April #3-Orange & Blue, no "Press" ('91 series 4, 1st release-$165)
1) Scratch ('93 series 6-$365)

Prices are based upon issue #126 (April 2003) of Lee's Toy Review.
www.leestoyreview.com

EZweasel · 04-22-2003, 03:57 PM

its not about how much money their worth. scratch is and always be a pice of trash figure. shredder was always hard to find for me. I remember i had to tell the toy store to call me when they got him in and i had to rush over there early that day.

Knuckles · 04-22-2003, 04:42 PM

Well, it isn't just about money, but that is a major indicator of rarity. It's a basic fact in collecting that the rarer the item in question, the more money it's worth. Take a Star Wars: Power of the Force Boba Fett from '95 or '96, for example--if there's two variants on it (i.e., he has semi-circles on his hands instead of full circles, and no emblem on his chest) which is quite rare, the value shoots up to a ridiculous amount. Of course, those are easy to fake. Anyway, unless it's a special case like only a known limited amount of one figure was produced, or there was an irregularity, making it a variant, rarity is hard to determine. Besides, rarity varies from then to now. If it was hard to find one figure back in the day, it might not be so rare now, and vice-versa.

MikeA · 04-22-2003, 06:59 PM

That list is pretty good. However, mags like toyfare and lee's leave out important variations. I think the Ace Duck w/ Pop and Hat off is rarer than most of those.

Stefano · 04-22-2003, 07:00 PM

i found an origanl fan club thing with my name on it. It was in lie 1988 or something. Its really cool

*That Matt Guy* · 04-22-2003, 07:06 PM

A far as regular the figures go, A good Leatherhead MOC is hard to get ahold of. Mutagen Man also.

Knuckles · 04-22-2003, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeA

That list is pretty good. However, mags like toyfare and lee's leave out important variations. I think the Ace Duck w/ Pop and Hat off is rarer than most of those.

Lee's lists MOC Ace Duck with Hat off as $38, and MOC Ace Duck with Hat on as $18. So you may be right about that.

*That Matt Guy* · 04-22-2003, 07:13 PM

$18

I bought mine for $5.00!

Knuckles · 04-22-2003, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew138

$18

I bought mine for $5.00!

Right on--although Ace Ducks are usually found cheaper than most TMNT figures, depending on where you look. As a matter of fact, several price listings in that magazine are dubious--I find some of their listings for SW: Episode 1 figures quite odd. For one of most over-produced lines in recent memory, it sure seems to have some valuable ones

. For instance, I believe it lists a Darth Maul I bought from a store for $2 MOC as $20. And it even lists a couple Maul variants at a whopping $505!

MikeA · 04-22-2003, 08:20 PM

Sorry.. I meant to say Ace Duck w/ Pop Up Display Stand w/ hat off. That is a rare figure...if I recall correctly. Maybe TMNTGal will chime in here. I know she has a vast knowledge of variations.

TMNTGal · 04-22-2003, 09:49 PM

These are the most well known valuable toys.

Figures With Fan Club Forms (Soft Heads)
Figures With Pop Up Displays
April O' Neil No "Press" (2 Different Variations)
Genghis Frog W/Yellow Belt On
Genghis Frog W/Yellow Belt Off
Scratch
Slash Purple Belt, Red S, Bright Belly
Giant Slam Dunkin' Don
Airforce Mutation Donatello
Airforce Mutation Raphael
Slam Dunkin' Don White Uniform
Shogun Mike Gold Armor
Shogun Shoate Purple Weapons
Shogun Shoate Blue Weapons
Shogun Triceraton Purple Weapons
Shogun Triceraton Blue Weapons
Black Super Shredder Mailaway
Sumo Raph
Sumo Mike
Movie Star Splinter No Fur W/Tooth
Undercover Turtles
Warriors (Bebop, Rocksteady, ChromeDome, MetalHead, Don & Leo)
Channel 6 Newsvan
Leo, The Sewer Surfer W/Mondo Mutant Surfer Tube
Scuba Divin’ Raph W/Psych-Out Spin-Out Scuba Tube
Giant Trolls
Giant Mutatin
Sewer Playset
Technodrome
Turtle Blimp
Donatello W/Hydro Skimmer
Leonardo W/Camo Blitz Cycle
Any of the Japanese Figures

There are several more figures that are always popular, Movie Star and Metal Mutants for example. There are also many variations out there that most people have never heard about and they're very difficult to aquire.

I found another variation recently. A General Traag with Collector Card. The odd thing about this figure was that Traag did not have the emblem painted on his chest. (Little black circle with the lightning bolt). I though it was pretty cool.

I'll take a picture if anyone wants to see it.

*That Matt Guy* · 04-23-2003, 03:29 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=16474

SavantiRomero · 04-23-2003, 03:36 AM

There was a MOC Metal Head earlier selling at 350.00 USD.

The difference was that some of the special effects hadn't been put on the card in the art. And they drew the wrong weapons on him. Supposedly only a very small handfull ever got made this way becuase they realized the mistake and stopped after a single run was made.

**GK Punk** · 04-23-2003, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SavantiRomero

There was a MOC Metal Head earlier selling at 350.00 USD.

The difference was that some of the special effects hadn't been put on the card in the art. And they drew the wrong weapons on him. Supposedly only a very small handfull ever got made this way becuase they realized the mistake and stopped after a single run was made.

By any chance you didnt save the pic right?

*That Matt Guy* · 04-23-2003, 04:08 AM

I assume this is what you are talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=16474

**GK Punk** · 04-23-2003, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matthew138

I assume this is what you are talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=16474

wow that guy is right, I never have even heard of that

SavantiRomero · 04-23-2003, 05:43 AM

Yeah that one, only I saw one go for 350 a few months ago.

MikeA · 04-23-2003, 05:53 AM

THANKS TMNTGal! I appreciate you chiming in on this one. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge on the subject.

04-20-2003, 08:12 PM	#2
snackies Thug Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 68	fanclubs Supposedly the original four figures with the fanclub forms are rarer. Or so I have heard. Although I have seen a lot of them poping up wih prices from $3.00-$25. Just depends on the day. I think a boxed blimp and technodrome are hard to find. I saw a boxed blimp go for over a hundred on ebay a couple weeks ago.

04-22-2003, 03:57 PM	#4
EZweasel Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 847	its not about how much money their worth. scratch is and always be a pice of trash figure. shredder was always hard to find for me. I remember i had to tell the toy store to call me when they got him in and i had to rush over there early that day. __________________

04-22-2003, 06:59 PM	#6
MikeA Thug Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 87	That list is pretty good. However, mags like toyfare and lee's leave out important variations. I think the Ace Duck w/ Pop and Hat off is rarer than most of those. __________________ Go Green Go White Always looking for Rarities, Prototypes, Proof Cards, and Original Art from the vintage line.

04-22-2003, 07:00 PM	#7
Stefano Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Detroit Posts: 762	i found an origanl fan club thing with my name on it. It was in lie 1988 or something. Its really cool __________________ Leo: Your reign of terror is over Stockman! Mike: have you been practicing that? Leo: You like it? Utrom: this says ritc sir, and its written in crayon sir! Something wicked this way comes Mr. Show is the best!

04-22-2003, 09:49 PM	#13
TMNTGal Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,061	These are the most well known valuable toys. Figures With Fan Club Forms (Soft Heads) Figures With Pop Up Displays April O' Neil No "Press" (2 Different Variations) Genghis Frog W/Yellow Belt On Genghis Frog W/Yellow Belt Off Scratch Slash Purple Belt, Red S, Bright Belly Giant Slam Dunkin' Don Airforce Mutation Donatello Airforce Mutation Raphael Slam Dunkin' Don White Uniform Shogun Mike Gold Armor Shogun Shoate Purple Weapons Shogun Shoate Blue Weapons Shogun Triceraton Purple Weapons Shogun Triceraton Blue Weapons Black Super Shredder Mailaway Sumo Raph Sumo Mike Movie Star Splinter No Fur W/Tooth Undercover Turtles Warriors (Bebop, Rocksteady, ChromeDome, MetalHead, Don & Leo) Channel 6 Newsvan Leo, The Sewer Surfer W/Mondo Mutant Surfer Tube Scuba Divin’ Raph W/Psych-Out Spin-Out Scuba Tube Giant Trolls Giant Mutatin Sewer Playset Technodrome Turtle Blimp Donatello W/Hydro Skimmer Leonardo W/Camo Blitz Cycle Any of the Japanese Figures There are several more figures that are always popular, Movie Star and Metal Mutants for example. There are also many variations out there that most people have never heard about and they're very difficult to aquire. I found another variation recently. A General Traag with Collector Card. The odd thing about this figure was that Traag did not have the emblem painted on his chest. (Little black circle with the lightning bolt). I though it was pretty cool. I'll take a picture if anyone wants to see it. __________________

04-20-2003, 02:20 PM	#1
MikeA Thug Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 87	The Rarest Carded TMNT Figs Title says it all. What are the rarest carded TMNT figures. Variations included. Top ten...or just whatever figures you think are rare. I know most of the sixth series are all rare. Shoate, Triceraton, Scratch ect. Thoughts? __________________ Go Green Go White Always looking for Rarities, Prototypes, Proof Cards, and Original Art from the vintage line.

04-22-2003, 11:58 AM	#3
Knuckles Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 260	Speaking in terms of monetary value for MOC figures, (not including vehicles or giant figures) which is largely determined by rarity, the top 10 (lowest to highest) are as follows: 10) Slash-Purple Belt, Yellow "S" ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$53) 9) Leonardo/Raphael/Donatello/Michaelangelo w/ Fan Club forms ('88 series 1-$55 each) 8) Black Belt Boxer Mike ('93 Ninja Action series-$75) 7) Movie Splinter w/ Tooth ('92 series 5, 2nd release-$85) 6) Slash-Purple Belt, Red "S", Mustard Yellow Chest ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$88) 5) Genghis Frog-Yellow Belt ('89 series 2, 1st release-$90) 4) Slash-Purple Belt, Red "S", Bright Yellow Chest ('90 series 3, 2nd release-$105) 3) April O'Neil ('88 series 1-$155) 2) April #3-Orange & Blue, no "Press" ('91 series 4, 1st release-$165) 1) Scratch ('93 series 6-$365) Prices are based upon issue #126 (April 2003) of Lee's Toy Review. www.leestoyreview.com

04-22-2003, 04:42 PM	#5
Knuckles Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 260	Well, it isn't just about money, but that is a major indicator of rarity. It's a basic fact in collecting that the rarer the item in question, the more money it's worth. Take a Star Wars: Power of the Force Boba Fett from '95 or '96, for example--if there's two variants on it (i.e., he has semi-circles on his hands instead of full circles, and no emblem on his chest) which is quite rare, the value shoots up to a ridiculous amount. Of course, those are easy to fake. Anyway, unless it's a special case like only a known limited amount of one figure was produced, or there was an irregularity, making it a variant, rarity is hard to determine. Besides, rarity varies from then to now. If it was hard to find one figure back in the day, it might not be so rare now, and vice-versa.

04-22-2003, 07:06 PM	#8
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	A far as regular the figures go, A good Leatherhead MOC is hard to get ahold of. Mutagen Man also.

04-22-2003, 07:13 PM	#10
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	$18 I bought mine for $5.00!

04-22-2003, 08:20 PM	#12
MikeA Thug Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 87	Sorry.. I meant to say Ace Duck w/ Pop Up Display Stand w/ hat off. That is a rare figure...if I recall correctly. Maybe TMNTGal will chime in here. I know she has a vast knowledge of variations. __________________ Go Green Go White Always looking for Rarities, Prototypes, Proof Cards, and Original Art from the vintage line.

04-23-2003, 03:29 AM	#14
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=16474

04-23-2003, 03:36 AM	#15
SavantiRomero Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 277	There was a MOC Metal Head earlier selling at 350.00 USD. The difference was that some of the special effects hadn't been put on the card in the art. And they drew the wrong weapons on him. Supposedly only a very small handfull ever got made this way becuase they realized the mistake and stopped after a single run was made.

04-23-2003, 04:08 AM	#17
That Matt Guy Honey Bunches Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 5,840	I assume this is what you are talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=16474

04-23-2003, 05:43 AM	#19
SavantiRomero Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 277	Yeah that one, only I saw one go for 350 a few months ago.

04-23-2003, 05:53 AM	#20
MikeA Thug Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 87	THANKS TMNTGal! I appreciate you chiming in on this one. You seem to have a wealth of knowledge on the subject. __________________ Go Green Go White Always looking for Rarities, Prototypes, Proof Cards, and Original Art from the vintage line.