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Mezco SDCC TMNT Reveals

by Kyle Tobey July 30, 2023

written by Kyle Tobey

Another SDCC is in the books, and we’re still recovering from the onslaught of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles news, releases, and exclusives.

Mezco came to impress with new reveals of announced TMNT figures, as well as a new teaser for a figure we weren’t expecting!

First up, we got our first look at the previously announced Mezco One:12 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deluxe Box Set.

These are figures I’m so glad I preordered! The set looks like a mix of the original Mirage turtles and the current IDW run. They are a bit smaller than most other figures in the Mezco One:12 line, but the designs look like the shorter turtle designs. Each comes with the classic Mirage style TMNT font and colored individual base designated for each figure.

The box set comes with an onslaught of accessories with some being fabric when appropriate. The preorder is already sold, but you might luck out with a waitlist.

Next, Mezco unveiled their TMNT 5 Points figures.

These are straight out of the pages of Mirage, red bandanas and all! This is a much smaller sized line with limited poseability, but very reminiscent of action figures of the past. I love these figures and seeing them on display only made me more excited to get the set.

Finally, a new figure reveal for Mezco TMNT Casey Jones One:12!

This online SDCC reveal from Mezco really surprised me! I didn’t expect to see Casey get the full One:12 treatment but this single promo image reveals a ton.

Check out all the true fabric features. The denim vest, tshirt, sweatpants, and even his golf bag all look like they’re made from accurate materials for their full size counterparts. The mask and hair look spot on. It looks like he’ll come with plenty of weapons to fit in his golf bag as well.

What do you think? Did you pre-order this figure? Do you wish you had? Let us know your thoughts on the Mezco TMNT figures in the comments!

Check out some of our other figure reviews here and here!

July 30, 2023 0 comment

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NECA 2023 Convention Exclusives

by Kyle Tobey June 18, 2023

written by Kyle Tobey

NECA Toys unveiled their Convention Exclusives for 2023, and they have some long awaited additions to their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line.

NECA has a long history with their ninja turtles convention exclusives, and this year is no different!

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 VHS 4 Pack

Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael come with samurai accessories and Time Machine replicas. They include a wide range of accessories as well as soft fabrics and interchangeable heads that fit with the other Turtle lines. Complete your NECA TMNT movie trilogy collection with this incredible action figure set from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time!

Get Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo in their samurai attire as totally radical 7-inch scale action figures.As always, this con exclusive set is packed with accessories, including bonus heads that are compatible with all NECA movie turtles 7” figures, interchangeable hands, rapier, cutlass, 3 time scepters, oni masks, sais, katanas, nunchuks, bo staff, and fabric robes.

Comes in classic VHS-inspired packaging, making it the perfect companion piece to our previously released movie 4-packs.
-Press release

I feel the same way about these as I did about the “Coming out of their Shells Tour” Pack- I need it. The movies might be awful, but the sculpts are incredible and it makes a great addition to the existing movie lines.

Speaking of existing Movie lines…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze – Roy’s Pizza Box Bundle

Keno Convention pack 2 — Keno Convention pack

This summer, NECA serves up a totally bodacious offering in honor of Keno (played by Ernie Reyes Jr.) from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Secret of the Ooze!

This Roy’s Pizza themed set is packed in a Roy’s Pizza box and includes a unisex t-shirt, magnet, keychain, postcard and action figure with scooter.

Keno action figure is 7 inches tall and comes with interchangeable head and hands, scooter, pizza box, and delivery bag.

Magnet measures 3.75 x 4.5 inches

Keychain measures 2.3 x 2.5 inches

“Employee of the Month” postcard measures 5 x 7 inches

T-shirt is 100% cotton and machine washable

Press Release

Both of these Convention exclusives from NECA have been long awaited from collectors of the TMNT movie lines. Keno coming in a box set is a fun surprise, and the VHS pack for TMNT 3 was inevitable. I still love these sculpts.

Check out information on how to get your set, and their other exclusives during a special preorder period HERE.

What do you think of this years Convention exclusives from NECA? Do you plan on trying to pick up this years’ sets? Are you nervous about the preorder process like I am? Let us know in the comments!

REVIEW: TMNT X Stranger Things Wave 2

by Chris M. P. April 26, 2023

written by Chris M. P.

The Second Wave of 80’s Crossover Nostalgia…Fresh From The Sewers of Hawkins!

With the recent announcement from IDW Publishing about a TMNT/Stranger Things comic crossover coming this summer, Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Stranger Things Upside Down Remix packs that hit stores late last year suddenly doesn’t seem so random as everyone made it out to be.

The first wave of figures included Leonardo/Eleven and Raphael/Hopper. The newly released second wave includes Mikey/Dustin and Donatello/Lucas. Both Stranger Things and TMNT are no strangers to toy licenses. Besides the absurdity of the crossover, one can see the difference in styling of these toy designs: with our believed Turtles harkening back to Eastman and Laird’s original 1985 Mirage Comic appearances. As for the Stranger Things characters, they sort of walk the line between true likeness and animated stylings. Which, all in all, makes these toys unique in their own right…and a “must-get” for Turtle and Stranger Things fans alike. But I guess that’s the point, isn’t it?

Compared to the first wave, Lucas and Dustin’s sculpts have a more true-to-form likeness of the actors that portray them on the show. And the details are there, from Dustin’s graphic tee, vest patch and hat to Lucas’s sweet kick and 80’s shorts.

As for the Mikey and Donnie, not much can be said apart from Raph and Leo from the previous wave. Playmates does a good job at capturing the intimidating look of Eastman and Laird’s ‘85 run (complete with little turtle tails). The Turtles sculpts are solid…yet redundant…mostly because they’re missing the little flairs that make each turtle individuals that were implemented for the animated series. They have their appropriate weapons, scowls, red bandanas, and belts. Skin Tone is the same dark aqua-like green. Great figures for diehards that want a set of Mirage toys that won’t break the bank, but probably confusing to many casual fans.

What’s overlooked here is the figures overall presentation and included accessories. Both properties have their adorning logos (with TMNT having the original Mirage logo and art) and the packaging needing to be “flipped” to view each character. A great gimmick alluding to Stranger Thing’s “Upside Down” adventures throughout the series. The box also gives a quick synopsis on why this crossover is happening to begin with (besides dollar signs of course):

“The Turtles have tracked TCRI’s latest illegal experiments from NYC to Hawkins, Indiana, where it’s trying to harness the power of the upside down. The half-shell heroes must team up with eleven and her friends to try and stop TCRI’s next experiment before it succeeds.”

Another overlooked aspect of the figures that actually sounds pretty great for what it is. And we’re hoping that is the basis for the upcoming comic series as well. There’s also a lot of little on theme accessories included with the sets like cassette decks, spray cans, backpacks, 80s tech, and Eggo waffle ninja throwing stars because why not? If I had to go out, it would definitely be by way of a waffle throwing star.

In conclusion, Playmates toys has been using the Ninja Turtles to crossover in every way they can the past couple years, whether it be with Cobra Kai, Street Fighter, and Stranger Things. They make for interesting collectables. Nostalgic, yet a sign of modern pop culture. The Mirage inspired TMNT figures are great to have for the diehard Turtle fans, and the Stranger Things figures are solid in their own right. There’s a strong chance of overlapping fandoms all things considered and these look great in the box and out. My only question is will there be a wave 3 in the future?

Perhaps Mike and Splinter? Max and April? Will and Shredder? Kraang and the Demogorgon?

Only time will time, dudes and dudettes. Stranger Things have happened. Comment below and let us know if you collect these Playmates TMNT X Stranger Things figures!

The second wave of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Stranger Things Upside Down Remix is exclusive to Target stores and retailing for $39.99. You can also pick up the first wave for a little cheaper if you want all four Turtles.

April 26, 2023 0 comment

During Toy Fair 2018, Playmates Toys revealed the action figure and details about a new character for Rise of the TMNT called 'Meat Sweats'. Image Source: Playmates Toys, Nickelodeon.

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Playmates Toys Reveals New Character ‘Meat Sweats’ In Rise of the TMNT

by Justin W February 19, 2018

written by Justin W

There were a lot of interesting revelations during the Toy Fair this weekend, but this may in fact be the most surprising and hilarious announcement of them all. While Playmates Toys was unveiling a new toy line for Rise of the TMNT, they inadvertently revealed the name and basic design for a new character by the name of Meat Sweats. Although there aren’t many details about him just yet, one look at the action figure will speak volumes.

According to a representative of Playmates Toys, Meat Sweats is a large mutated pig that actually sweats meat. As you can see from the action figure, he appears to have a mutated arm and a meat tenderizer for a weapon. Although we don’t know if this is a new villain, he definitely doesn’t look like a friend to our heroes in a half shell. I could be wrong about that, but I’m willing to bet that Meat Sweats is not a good guy.

Regardless of his purpose in the show, I think we can all agree that this is one of the most ridiculous and humorous new characters we have seen in any version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a long time. Even though the 2k12 series included several awesome new characters, I can’t think of any that literally made me laugh out loud when I heard their name. Even if you’re worried about Rise of the TMNT, you have to admit that this is an interesting twist.

In addition to revealing Meat Sweats and his action figure, Playmates Toys also unveiled their first full toy line for Rise of the TMNT. Despite the fact that there were a lot of awesome toys on display, we felt it prudent to give a little more focus to this new character reveal before getting carried away. With that said, you can expect even more updates regarding awesome new toys that were announced during the Toy Fair in the coming weeks.

What do you think about this new character in Rise of the TMNT? Are you excited to see Meat Sweats in action? Does the very idea of this character make you laugh? Share your thoughts and opinions either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

February 19, 2018 0 comment

Better late than never! This TMNT Box had a lot of interesting trinkets. Image Source: Justin W.

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A Super Kawaii TMNT Box – December 2017

by Justin W January 15, 2018

written by Justin W

The holidays are a pretty crazy time when it comes to making shipments. Although the postal service does their best to deliver your packages as quickly as possible, there are times when several weeks will pass before your item arrives in the mail. Sadly, we didn’t receive this TMNT Box until last week, so we haven’t been able to provide a review until now. With that said, let’s take a look at what this late package has to offer.

TMNT KAWAII CUBES

This TMNT Mask Pin was a highlight of the TMNT Box. Image Source: Justin W.

As you can see, this TMNT Box came with two Kawaii Cubes. While October’s box included Donatello, December brought both Leonardo and Raphael. These adorable toys include a small bean bag on the bottom and they are relatively easy to stack. Now that we’ve received three of the four turtles, I have to wonder if they have any plans to send us Michelangelo in the near future. No matter what their plans are, this is definitely a nice addition to the package. At an average retail price of $5-10 each, these two toys alone are worth the cost of a TMNT Box.

COLLECTIBLE TMNT PINS

This manhole cover pin is a bit strange, but it’s still somewhat interesting. Image Source: Justin W.

Although I’ve really enjoyed a lot of the collectible pins they have been putting in the TMNT Box as of late, I have to admit that at least one of these is not very impressive. The manhole cover is a bit of a strange choice for a TMNT pin, but I guess you could surround it with pins of the actual Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a reference.

To be fair, the TMNT masks pin is actually pretty cool, and I’m happy to add it to my collection. Considering that you’d pay another $5-$10 for each of these pins on the open market, it’s safe to say that these trinkets actually add a lot of value to the subscription box.

CASEY JONES/FOOT SOLDIER COLLECTIBLE COIN

Last but not least, we have yet another collectible TMNT coin. This time around, they’ve chosen to put Casey Jones on one side and a Foot Soldier on the other. It would appear that they are finally running out of characters to put on these collectible coins. If you take a close look, you might even spot a small error in the quote from the Foot Soldier. Even though I really appreciated this trinket in months past, I’m beginning to wonder whether or not it should continue in 2018. We’ll see what TMNT Box decides to do soon enough, but suffice it to say that this wasn’t the most impressive item in the package.

Casey Jones looks perfectly fine on his side of the coin. Image Source: Justin W.

When you've reached "Foot Soldier," it might be time to consider a new product. Image Source: Justin W.

FINAL THOUGHTS

When it comes to value, there’s plenty to work with in December’s TMNT Box. I’d say there’s at least $25-$30 worth of merchandise, and that’s a pretty good deal considering that you’re only paying $9.99 a month. Although some of these items weren’t my cup of tea, I really loved the TMNT masks pin and the Kawaii Cubes. It seems like this subscription box always finds a way to impress me with at least one or two interesting collectibles or knick-knacks each month. That said, I hope that 2018 will bring a little more variety to the service.

Were you impressed with everything included in December’s TMNT Box? Do you want to see more pins and coins or would you rather see something else? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments below or on Facebook/Twitter.

January 15, 2018 1 comment

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