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There was so much going on during SDCC that a few bits of news fell through the cracks. Although several shellheads have undoubtedly already seen this, there hasn’t been much talk about it since NECA’s reveal during Comic-con. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at NECA’s latest series of collectible TMNT figures. This time around, they have decided to give some love to the lesser known villains of Dimension X – most notably General Traag and Sergeant Granitor.
These names might not sound very familiar if you’re new to the franchise, but long time fans will recognize them as Krang’s henchmen from Dimension X. The two baddies appeared early on in the 1987 animated series, and they were also boss characters in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade Game. They are joined in this collection by none other than Slash, who appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project and is a very popular character from throughout the franchise.
If you were to look at only the Slash and General Traag figures, you might think that this series of collectible figures has nothing to do with the video game – but a closer look at Sergeant Granitor reveals a color scheme that was only ever seen in the arcade. Even NECA describes them as “TMNT Arcade Villains,” indicating that the choice of paint was intentional. Given that they recently released a popular series of TMNT Arcade figures, it makes sense that they would continue working with this theme.
Sergeant Granitor in the TMNT Arcade Game. Image Source: Konami.
General Traag in the TMNT Arcade Game. Image Source: Konami.
Slash in TMNT 3 Video Game. Image Source: Konami.
It’s not every day that these Dimension X villains receive representation in action figure form, which makes NECA’s latest collectibles very appealing. That being said, the fact that they are also based on the TMNT arcade game is even more impressive. Shellheads who already have the other TMNT arcade figures can now add to their collection and create some pretty awesome scenes on their shelves. Even if you weren’t lucky enough to get the earlier sets, it’s nice to see characters like General Traag, Slash and Sergeant Granitor receiving a little love.
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aw man i used to have TMNT 3! I got it from my uncle, it was so fun. I gotta get that slash figure now!
Can’t wait! I have been wanting a Granitor action figure for quite some time, and Traag looks good here, as does Slash.
I’d suggest focusing on moving out of your parents’ house before having them buy you more toys.
I do not play with toys. I just like action figures, I have had a vast collection of ninja turtles characters when I was a kid. I like my collections, but I have better hobbies though.
How about the hobby of getting your own place to live? Your mother and father would like to be able to have sex without having to be quiet about it before they die.
How about the hobby of leaving people alone and letting them live the lives that they want? My life is not bad, and again, I feel no shame or regret in the life that I have chosen. Continue commenting to me and I will block you.
Why are you able to stand up for yourself against me but you let “Wesley TX” steamroll over you, buddy?
Blocking you right now.
Where is this backbone when “Wesley TX” is insulting you?
Hope they do this, love to get my hands on that set.
Happy New Year, Brandon! Hope it’s a great one for you, and that you can forget about all the annoyances and such from 2017- who needs that baggage, right? One of my resolutions is to give no time or effort to those things/people that aren’t worth it, and to focus on what is/will be making my life good/ better.
Cheers!
JenJun, happy new year to you as well. It is so great to hear from you. I have been wondering how you have been doing. I am so sorry I have not been in touch much lately, I had a terrible head cold since the 21st, still a little sick, but much better. That is a wise resolution, that should be one of mine as well, for everyone actually, we dwell on the negative way too much, hard not to and sometimes we must, but not all the time, but you are right, better without that baggage. I hope you are well and I wish you the best in the next year, we should talk again soon, take care hon. Cheers!
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