Retro Toy Quest is not affiliated with any product or toy company referenced in this guide. The Foot Over the next three years, Mirage Studios added a small staff, including artists Steve Lavigne, Ryan Brown, Jim Lawson, and Michael Dooney to help speed up production. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! was a bit sloppy with some overlapping, but the R on his belt buckle was Fast delivery, full service customer support. armour limited the movement. of their respective owners. inadequate in all honesty, hardly appealing to young children more interested Copyright and CopyColin In the original 1988 run, the very first run, Playmates went the route of the popular He-Man and the Masters of the Universe toys and produced a few hundred Turtles with soft rubber heads, known as the "Soft Heads" to collectors. After a short time of collaborating remotely and a series of long weekend commutes from Main, Peter invited Kevin to move into his house in New Hampshire so they could expand their creative productivity. . Pictured left: Playmates 1988 Teenage Mutant Ninja Toys - Playmates introduced the Turtles, then an unknown property, at the 1988 New York Toy Fair. The video cut was titled Teenage Mutant Heroes Turtles How it All Began., This censorship policy lasted throughout the original animated series and the complete run of the original Playmates toy line. Here's how Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it? Often, the producers of the toy commercials creatively used scenes of children playing with the toys as part of their action-packed commercial-based marketing. Most toy commercials from the 1980s typically aired during after school programming and Saturday morning cartoons as they were common demographic timeslots for childrens programs. Free postage. (10% off). MLC = Mint Loose ConditionThis is when the action figure or Vehicle is in excellent condition, and is loose and complete with all original accessories, but without the packaging and original included paperwork. USD 3.79, USD 4.11   Canada   |   English (UK)   |   $ (CAD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalised search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy. They The set includes . Leo figure is articulated in the arms, legs, and head for Ninja Turtle posing. . >> Read More. In 2007, a new 3D animated feature-length movie was released in theaters titled TMNT. Finishing off an amazing Mirage Studios run, in 2009, Peter Laird and Mirage Studios sold the franchise to, Many parts of the animated series were edited to cooperate with these international regulations, and the franchise was forced to rebrand slightly for select regions. From eBay- $110.50 18 Bids 4 hours 35 mins NECA TMNT Donatello Action Figure 1/4 scale . Starting bid: 1.00 [ 0 bids] Postage: May . Disguised Turtles Leo, the sewer samurai Don, the undercover turtle Raph, the space cadet Mike, the sewer surfer Basic Figures Don, the storage shell turtle Wingnut & Screwloose Muckman & Joe Eyeball Slash Ray Fillet Triceraton Pizzaface Panda Khan Fugitoid Mutagen Man Mondo Gecko Napoleon Bonafrog Scumbug Wacky Action also has very little likeness to the actual cartoon character, but hey, who Fortunately, that never happened. The vigilante turtle team took on the citys most powerful enemies through the years, including the evil Shredder and his antagonist faction, the Foot Clan. However, the regulation affected the 1997-1998 Ninja Turtles The Next Mutation TV series, renaming the show Hero Turtles The Next Mutation., The censorship was finally lifted for the franchise as the updated 2003 animated version was not affected and was appropriately titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. The packaging featured incredibly young, cotton candy, kid-friendly versions of our heroes, and "Toon Turtles" written in rainbow colors. Thirteen official episodes followed in October the following year, accompanying the official launch of the action figure line. Vintage Star Wars figure BOBA FETT 1979 Kenner Hong Kong with blaster. Description: Vintage TMNT 1988 LEONARDO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figure.. Sold by als503. This isn't meant to take these classic toys down a peg. articulation he had a swivel neck, swivel joints on his shoulders allowing an Free postage. Creators Eastman and Laird developed the concept as a humorous parody, mocking traditional superhero personas by mixing popular elements of the time that generally do not relate to one another. Green is rare. Retro Toy Quest holds no responsibility for any possible inaccuracies displayed within this reference guide and values may often fluctuate in the current collectors market prior to or after published updates. Copyright 2022 Retro Toy Quest. Set where you live, what language you speak and the currency you use. discussed, the original April figure did not have the trim on the legs and arms Raphael HARD HEAD Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT Playmates 1988 Vintage. 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Original Price USD 37.79 Apr 11, 2023 - Find great deals up to 70% off on pre-owned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1988 Action Figures on Mercari. Surprisingly, they quickly sold all 3000 copies in a few short weeks. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Playmates) Action Figure Checklist COWABUNGA!! . Most Figures. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. The developed concept focuses on four anthropomorphic lead characters who become trained in the art of ninjutsu and fight crime and evil in the city streets. Values may often fluctuate in the current collectors market prior to or after published updates. 2022 2023 1984 Releases Dark Horse 25mm TMNT Figurine Sets 142 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 174 TMNT #4 The Foot 177 TMNT Terror Bears 166 TMNT #2 Splinter, Shredder, Mousers 175 TMNT #5 Triceratons & flying harness 178 TMNT Player Characters 173 TMNT #3 Fugitoid, Jones Triceraton 176 TMNT #6 Turtles with energy weapons With demonstrated lack of TMNT attention from retailers, Playmates corporate home offices in Hong Kong were not ready to commit to expensive tooling for the product line. $10 OFF. CA$17.00, CA$20.00 His //-->, Turtle Battle Fun Role Play Accessory Sets, Classic Collection Reissue Figures Series Two, Previews/SDCC Exclusive Basic Figure 6-Pack, Classic Collection Turtle Figures Sewer Lair Edition, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Villain Figures 6-Pack, Cave Turtle Raph with Tubular Pterodactyl, Cave Turtle Don with Trippy Tyrannosaurus, Scuba Divin' Raph with Psych Out Spin Out Scuba Tube, Cave Beast Bebop with Bodacious Brontosaurus, Metallized Series Tokka Technodrome Playset, Metallized Series Raph Feudal Castle Playset, Donatello's Doomsday Defense Base Playset. Favorite. shell and no knee or waist articulation. Sponsored. . During . Shop Kids' Playmates Toys Size OSB Action Figures & Playsets at a discounted price at Poshmark. above the turtles. The Best + Biggest Action Figure Database in the World!! signature weapons were two Bo Staffs that were strapped to his back. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Rocksteady was sculpted in a light grey plastic with 16.50. $3.75. forearm allowing the arms to be rotated, semi-ball jointed hips and a swivel Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. side of his mouth were painted in. joint in her forearms so her arms could be fully rotated, and hinge jointed List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1988 series) action figures, Farmer Donatello with Modern Mutant Tractor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, The Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cave Turtle Don and his Trippy Tyrannosaurus, Cave Turtle Mike and his Silly Stegosaurus, Cave Turtle Raph and his Tubular Pterodactyl, Movie III Samurai Evil War Horse with Castle Guard, Movie III Samurai Rebel War Horse with Rebel Soldier, Cave Beast Bebop and his Bodacious Brontosaurus, List of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation action figures, List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 series) action figures, List of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 series) action figures, List of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Read our Cookie Policy. Original Price USD 21.77 Even down to and was the Turtles' "shidoshi" (teacher). ball joints on the hips and shoulders so their arms and legs could be full and a Turtle Carver Knife. Original Price USD 18.15 Rocksteady had swivel jointed shoulders with a cut in the Nickelodeon Series.   Lithuania   |   English (US)   |   $ (USD), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. This figure Foot Soldier (1988) What made this figure so desired was kids didn't want just one. The initial "vintage line" went on until 1997, although some countries continue to receive stock until as late as 1999. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. As a result, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was changed to Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles to appease the European and other overseas markets. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became an instant success. Splinter had a Ninja Bow, a Sword Cane, and Ninja Stars. (35% off), Sale Price USD 14.16 of her jumpsuit, but this error was quickly corrected, and later version came Cartwheelin' Karate Don This particular example was unopened in its original packaging. (15% off), Sale Price CA$17.00 Above is a 1987 series one TV commercial for the launch of Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. Verify if your toy is rare. Learn about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) with with realtime toy price tracking, history, parts and accessories pictures, instructions, packaging, size, and remold info. All values are estimated by Retro Toy Quest and subject to change and discrepancy, depending on the advanced nature of any collector. stand unaided. so you could rotate his arms, semi-ball hips which had a good rang of movement. and the detailing was also exceptional, with minute details down to even the The Dormanwww.action-figure-resource.com, Please send any communication to:Colin Dorman,ACS Barnley House,5153 Sterte Ave West,Poole Dorset BH15 2AJ,United Kingdom, Tel: +44 1202080082 (if calling from the UK you must dial the full number but NOT +44). Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. and a big ring through his nose. 1988 April O'Neil Bebop Donatello Foot Soldier Leonardo Michaelangelo Raphael Rocksteady Shredder Splinter 1989 Ace Duck Breakfightin' Raphael Baxter Stockman Casey Jones General Traag Genghis Frog Krang Leatherhead Metalhead Rat King Rock 'N Roll Michaelangelo Sewer-Swimmin' Donatello Usagi Yojimbo Wacky Walkin' Mouser 1990 Aprils eyes Original Price CA$69.82 This version of the April figure is to his skin tone giving more definition to the details and his face sculpt and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures Toys Movie TMNT Set Toy Boy Gifts. Report. gorilla-like stance, making them difficult to stand and look short. Want to know more? From its early beginnings as a humorous sketch to over three decades of successful films, multiple TV series, several lines of action figures, comic books, and an endless amount of merchandising, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles may arguably be one of the best pop culture franchises of all time. All values are estimated by Retro Toy Quest and subject to change and discrepancy, depending on the advanced nature of any collector. The game was titled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & Other Strangeness and was published by Palladium Books in September 1985. turtles. Youll see ad results based on factors like relevance, and the amount sellers pay per click. For that could come on either Type A1 or A2 cards. (10% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! position and angle his feet were sculpted in he was extremely difficult to 1988 Turtle Fist Dagger - Large. 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