Toddler Turtles, Turtle Titan, Turtlebot, Foot Fire Mystic

jestergoblin · 03-27-2004, 12:45 PM

I finally was able to get my hands on the new figures and like I did with the mutating figures, I'm writing a review.

Toddler Turtles
This four pack is a must have and I figure everyone knows that already. Each figure, all from the same mold, are two and a half inches tall and come with a training version of their signature weapon.
With only four points of articulation a piece, movement is limited but acceptable given their size. Plus they are the cutest toys.
I give them a 9/10, a must buy and great value.

Turtle Titan
Our very own caped crusader! This figure has nine points of articulation, three on each arm, one on the legs and the head. His acessories are the Turtle Shield and the grappling hook. He also has a belt that looks like the regular turtle belt with no place to put weapons. In my figure, the head seems a little loose and shakes a bit. My biggest complaint is the facial expression. He looks too evil to be Mikey.
I give this a 7.5/10, a must for Mikey fans and collectors, but nothing remarkable for the line.

Turtlebot
Like the Foot Gunner, this figure has some turtle-esque features and some that seem more like "where did this come from?" He only has five points of articulation which bothers me. One interesting aspect are his hands/claws which are spring loaded so he can easily hold onto weapons. For weapons he gets two katanas and a bo in clear yellow plastic. Given the limitedness of the figure, I wish they had given him sais and nunchakus as well. Last, his shell can flip up to show a motor, I don't know why. I know he had a jetpack back there in the game but it seems stupid.
I give him a 6/10. Not horrible but not the best figure in the series.

Foot Fire Mystic
This guy is unlike any other ninja turtle figure I've ever seen. He has "five" points of articulation and by "five" I mean, there is no point in moving his legs and one of his arms. In fact, his left arm can't even really move at all. On top of that, he shares some similar attributes with Foot Ninjas and Splinter in that they are a pain to stand up. His sandals make it near impossible for him to stay up. For acessories, he has a red bo double ended axe thing, a flaming brass knuckle and a giant flame to put on the red bo thing. Given the size of this figure's head, he is VERY top heavy. I am willing to bet that his head weighs as much as the rest of the figure.
On a side note, to those who own this figure, why can you see his toes when the same red covering is clearly a shirt on his arms?
I give this guy a 5/10. I've seen worse in figures but he is a far cry from the best. I just hope they change the mold for the other four mystics.

And that sums up these four figures. In other news, should I even bother writing these reviews?

TheRATKING · 03-27-2004, 03:05 PM

yous should break up the score into more catagories like
apperance
practicality (how well it moves how many joints that type of thing)
and overall
i like to leave them moc so apperance has more value for me

Skabbz · 03-27-2004, 05:37 PM

i still havent even found the turtle tracker yet.. im starting to get way behind

holygrail_4 · 03-28-2004, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jestergoblin

And that sums up these four figures. In other news, should I even bother writing these reviews?

For sure mate. It's always good to find out the hot and not so hot things about the new stuff from a real person, not a salesperson. I like it - simple reviews but nothing more than you really need to know.

I'm dissapointed but at the same time not surprised at the treatment of the Foot Fire Mystic. Badies always get the raw end of the deal in the Turtles line. Just look at the old school ones...

My figs should be here in about 3 days - WOOT!

blueoakleyz · 04-01-2004, 12:58 AM

Turtlebot actually has 7 points, 2 in his wrist which are useful

holygrail_4 · 04-01-2004, 05:44 AM

Got my Toddlers, Fire Mystic Turtlebot and Titan the other day. I agree, the Mystic is next to usless and based on pics seen, the other just look like repeats, which I'm guessing will just come with extra accessories to suit their element. C;mon playmates - you can do better than that!

Turtle Titan is the best IMHO. Never mind his leg articulation sucks but that seems to be a common fault in the TMNT line.

Turtlebot is OK and I like the springloaded hands. The Toddlers are the cutest things out! It's funny to put them next to your Giant Turtles - who needs scale!

trax90210 · 04-01-2004, 06:49 AM

good review, helps us know what not to buy

Well done

03-27-2004, 12:45 PM	#1
jestergoblin Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,464	Toddler Turtles, Turtle Titan, Turtlebot, Foot Fire Mystic I finally was able to get my hands on the new figures and like I did with the mutating figures, I'm writing a review. Toddler Turtles This four pack is a must have and I figure everyone knows that already. Each figure, all from the same mold, are two and a half inches tall and come with a training version of their signature weapon. With only four points of articulation a piece, movement is limited but acceptable given their size. Plus they are the cutest toys. I give them a 9/10, a must buy and great value. Turtle Titan Our very own caped crusader! This figure has nine points of articulation, three on each arm, one on the legs and the head. His acessories are the Turtle Shield and the grappling hook. He also has a belt that looks like the regular turtle belt with no place to put weapons. In my figure, the head seems a little loose and shakes a bit. My biggest complaint is the facial expression. He looks too evil to be Mikey. I give this a 7.5/10, a must for Mikey fans and collectors, but nothing remarkable for the line. Turtlebot Like the Foot Gunner, this figure has some turtle-esque features and some that seem more like "where did this come from?" He only has five points of articulation which bothers me. One interesting aspect are his hands/claws which are spring loaded so he can easily hold onto weapons. For weapons he gets two katanas and a bo in clear yellow plastic. Given the limitedness of the figure, I wish they had given him sais and nunchakus as well. Last, his shell can flip up to show a motor, I don't know why. I know he had a jetpack back there in the game but it seems stupid. I give him a 6/10. Not horrible but not the best figure in the series. Foot Fire Mystic This guy is unlike any other ninja turtle figure I've ever seen. He has "five" points of articulation and by "five" I mean, there is no point in moving his legs and one of his arms. In fact, his left arm can't even really move at all. On top of that, he shares some similar attributes with Foot Ninjas and Splinter in that they are a pain to stand up. His sandals make it near impossible for him to stay up. For acessories, he has a red bo double ended axe thing, a flaming brass knuckle and a giant flame to put on the red bo thing. Given the size of this figure's head, he is VERY top heavy. I am willing to bet that his head weighs as much as the rest of the figure. On a side note, to those who own this figure, why can you see his toes when the same red covering is clearly a shirt on his arms? I give this guy a 5/10. I've seen worse in figures but he is a far cry from the best. I just hope they change the mold for the other four mystics. And that sums up these four figures. In other news, should I even bother writing these reviews?

03-27-2004, 03:05 PM	#2
TheRATKING Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 679	yous should break up the score into more catagories like apperance practicality (how well it moves how many joints that type of thing) and overall i like to leave them moc so apperance has more value for me __________________ "The riddle is yours... that which can sustain you is within your reach... but not yet within your grasp" R.K. issue 55 vol. 1

03-27-2004, 05:37 PM	#3
Skabbz Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 333	i still havent even found the turtle tracker yet.. im starting to get way behind __________________ Skabb'z TMNT Collection

04-01-2004, 05:44 AM	#6
holygrail_4 Random Punk Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Adelaide, Aus Posts: 40	Got my Toddlers, Fire Mystic Turtlebot and Titan the other day. I agree, the Mystic is next to usless and based on pics seen, the other just look like repeats, which I'm guessing will just come with extra accessories to suit their element. C;mon playmates - you can do better than that! Turtle Titan is the best IMHO. Never mind his leg articulation sucks but that seems to be a common fault in the TMNT line. Turtlebot is OK and I like the springloaded hands. The Toddlers are the cutest things out! It's funny to put them next to your Giant Turtles - who needs scale! __________________ "Computer games don't affect kids. I mean if pacman affected us kids, we'd all run around in a darkened room munching pills and listening to repetitive music"

04-01-2004, 06:49 AM	#7
trax90210 Thug Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: China Posts: 62	good review, helps us know what not to buy Well done __________________ Slash ready to kick ass

04-01-2004, 12:58 AM	#5
blueoakleyz Foot Soldier Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 179	Turtlebot actually has 7 points, 2 in his wrist which are useful