TMNT 25th Anniversary

[Paulbot]

At Toy Kingdom yesterday I found the 25th Anniversary TMNT (http://www.tmnt25.com/home.html) toys for $18 each

These toys are rereleases of the original Playmate TMNT toys from around 1990. They only had the four Turtles but the back of the box showed all the original wave toys as well (Splinter, April, Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady, Foot Solider, with Casey Jones and Slash from the later waves included as well).

The packaging (http://www.flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/3195704069/) is pretty much the same as the originals, so seeing them on the shelves was nostalgic for me as I was a TMNT nut back in 1990 (which 11 year old boy wasn't?) but I have all these toys (except Slash) so won't be buying them.

It does make me wish though that now that TMNT and GIJoe have anniversary toys in their classic packaging that Transformers could have done this as well. Encore comes close but you can't go into a local toy shop and see a bunch of them on the shelf.

[liegeprime]

Im hoping they sell the mutant ooze separate with no Figures along. I think they did back then, sorta like a refill tub :D these classic figures litter Parramatta Fair Paulbot. Did you happen to see some when you attended last time? There was heaps in the last one and luckily I browsed thru em, found me a shoulder pad and weapon for Bomb burst hidden within the piles of loose TMNT weapons

I know what you mean about TF encores not littering shelves like a common toy. Sigh, Hasbro has control of Aus market TF wise. Unlike say, Singapore - TF heaven. Its almost the same in Philippines as there is a whole floor of hobby shops in one Old major shopping center, kinda like China square central where the sellers are hobbyists themselves so its littered with all manner of vintage and new items TFs and other toys as well.

[Paulbot]

The pics from the Singapore stores of TF stocks are great, and while I know Encores won't come out here, it would have been nice that if Hasbro were going to release classic toys (like they did with G1 Prime) the packaging could match.

I didn't really notice TMNT toys at any of the fairs, my interest in those toys wasn't sustained, but it was good to see them on the shelves again as it brought back a lot of memories.

[Robzy]

Cool! I didn't realise they were re-issuing these! I've already got them all in perfect condition, but it's great news for others though! :)

Actually, rather coincidentally, I just picked up the new NECA Michelangelo figure yesterday, and it's freaking awesome like the other 3!

[Omega Supreme]

Very cool that this stuff is getting rereleased, hopefully now I can get some other sealed figs to go with my lonely Krang.

Is Toy Kingdom the only place in Oz these have been spotted ?

[liegeprime]

I wish Ghostbusters Toys were reissued as well. I so want those slime user ghosts!

[Robzy]

I wish Ghostbusters Toys were reissued as well. I so want those slime user ghosts!+1000 :eek: :o

At least the new game is coming out in a few months!

[loophole]

wicked, hopefully now they will release a decent DVD sets of the original show. I was also silly enough to get rid of my original ninja turtles so reissues here i come

[Gutsman Heavy]

oh boy oh boy oh boy

[lcz128]

any pics, paulbot?
Having a look at the pix now :b

[Robzy]

Here's some pics of the next wave of figures for the 25th Anniversary line... (http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=album&album=09_NYCC%2FPlaymates%2FTMNT%2F&start=0)

Including the new deluxe "life-sized" April for Adult collectors ;) (seen below)
http://i.toynewsi.com/g/albums/09_NYCC/Playmates/TMNT//277.jpg
:D

Looks like they're re-releasing heaps of the figures, and not just the main characters after all!

Yikes - TMNT, Transformers & Ghostbusters are all celebrating 25th Anniversaries in 2009!!! It could be a very expensive year!! :eek: :eek:

[loophole]

that is awesome cause at the moment im going through a bit of TMNT craze so this should be good to get the old figures again but brand new lets just hope the QC is better than a certain other toy company

[Gutsman Heavy]

damn, when will these bastards start rocking up locally!?

[Lord_Zed]

I can't believe there releasing the Turtle Van, that was one of the most dissapointing toys I ever got as a kid, it was nothing like the one in the tv show damnit!!:mad:

I guess it will make collectors happy, but If I new any young Turtlefans I would steer them away from that toy.

[roller]

the nice comic shop girl managed to get the Star trek crossover Leonardo at the last nexus fare, lucky i didnt get there first

with the new star trek movie it would be nice to see those crosssover toys re released

[Omega Supreme]

I can't believe there releasing the Turtle Van, that was one of the most dissapointing toys I ever got as a kid, it was nothing like the one in the tv show damnit!!:mad:

I guess it will make collectors happy, but If I new any young Turtlefans I would steer them away from that toy.

Agreed about the van, they should have went with the blimp, mine has a hole in it!

[Robzy]

At least the Turtle Party Wagon (from the 80s) had some fun "play" value for kids... it was better than the 2003 Battle Shell - that thing was so poorly designed and just boring IMO!

Personally, I'd rather see the Technodrome re-released!

[i_amtrunks]

I don't think I'll be able to resist the four turtles, all my originals that were in good knick were obliterated once I passed them down to the cousins.

I loved the turtle blimp, it was a pain in the butt to store, as you had to deflate it everytime, and I'd love a technodrome, always wanted one as a kid.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Why did I give my technodrome away? WHYYYYYYY!?

[griffin]

I thought TMNT toys came out with the cartoon around 1989? Shouldn't this be a 20th Anniversary, or are they talking about the original comic anniversary, and labelling the 20yo toyline reissue as 25?

[Paulbot]

I thought TMNT toys came out with the cartoon around 1989? Shouldn't this be a 20th Anniversary, or are they talking about the original comic anniversary, and labelling the 20yo toyline reissue as 25?

It celebrates 25 years of TMNT (not 25 years of the toys).

[loophole]

Picked up Michelangelo today and for $20 im pretty happy with that :D

[Gutsman Heavy]

WHERE!?

[Robzy]

Yes... WHERE???

[loophole]

Mt. Barker Toyworld they had about 3 dozen of them of the different turtles

[Robzy]

Thanks! :) Just Turtles? Or did they have other characters there (Shredder, Splinter, etc...)?

[loophole]

just turtles i think i didnt have much time to look through the massive batch of them

[roller]

i do the best Shredder impersonation in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)

i also do a pretty mean Krang

[i_amtrunks]

i also do a pretty mean Krang

Is there any other way to portray Krang?

I hope these hit the larger stores soon, and don't become a Toyworld exclusive.

[loophole]

i stocked tonight went to grab Leonardo for $20 but reduced for $17 instead woohoo

[Robzy]

i stocked tonight went to grab Leonardo for $20 but reduced for $17 instead woohooCool!

I've checked the other Toyworlds and haven't found any of these yet! :(

[loophole]

Cool!

I've checked the other Toyworlds and haven't found any of these yet! :(

yeah when i was toyworld tonight the amount of toys had almost halved i reckon prety amazing :eek:

[roller]

i saw these in a WA toyworld today

they look great!!!

the nice retro packaging is really tempting me into buying them

only saw the turtles, id like April and Casey and shredder

[rampagesss]

Might have to swing past toyworld after work and hopefully they have them :D

[Robzy]

I've finally seen these in person... Yay! :D

Even though I already have them, I'm so tempted! They look great, and at $20 a pop - they really aren't too expensive for re-issues! (Especially considering that's a "Toyworld price" :eek:)

[loophole]

did they just have the turtles?

[Lint]

this is gonna be year of the gag gift for me. Have to go hunt my pal a casey jones

[Gutsman Heavy]

oh boy I hope to pick some of these up at the adelaide meet!

[Robzy]

did they just have the turtles?Yep, just turtles unfortunately. I hope they don't stop stocking the line before we get to see Shredder, Splinter, April, Casey, Bebop and Rocksteady!

[kup]

I can't believe there releasing the Turtle Van, that was one of the most dissapointing toys I ever got as a kid, it was nothing like the one in the tv show damnit!!:mad:

I guess it will make collectors happy, but If I new any young Turtlefans I would steer them away from that toy.

That Turtle Van is actually improved. Its got a proper 'spring hinge rather than the crummy rubber band mine had for the seat.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm not a real TMNT fan anymore, but I'm really impressed with the designs and packaging of these toys. A lot better than what Hasbro does with their G1 reissues.

[Lord_Zed]

That Turtle Van is actually improved. Its got a proper 'spring hinge rather than the crummy rubber band mine had for the seat.

Great, now all it needs are opening doors, a dashboard and steering wheel, and some internal detail and it might actualy be able to compete with Star Wars and GI Joe vehicles from the 80's. ;)

[loophole]

yeah but its the turtle van, there will be 4 ninja kicking turtles ready to hop out and kick your a$$!!

[Lord_Zed]

yeah but its the turtle van, there will be 4 ninja kicking turtles ready to hop out and kick your a$$!!

Not if I glue the roof shut, then they'll be trapped in there forever! :p

[Gutsman Heavy]

Saw some DVDs of the orginal show at Big W, I assume they are the same as the R1 releases (which I have)

[i_amtrunks]

Saw some DVDs of the orginal show at Big W, I assume they are the same as the R1 releases (which I have)

And how much were these specimens may I ask?

(I didnt even realise they were coming out!)

[Gutsman Heavy]

about $18

[Robzy]

Cool - DVDs!

I saw the reissue figures at Myer today, which surprised me! And *SHOCK* they were the same price as Toyworld! :eek:

[SGB]

I spotted the reissues at my local TRU today for $19 each. I'm not a TMNT collector, but I am definitely going to pick them up.



Saw some DVDs of the orginal show at Big W, I assume they are the same as the R1 releases (which I have)
I'd forgotten they came out today. Did the back of the packaging indicate if the DVDs have English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired?

[i_amtrunks]

I spotted the reissues at my local TRU today for $19 each. I'm not a TMNT collector, but I am definitely going to pick them up.

GAH! for that price there is no way I can resist. I'm gonna be in trouble if I spot these guys...

[Gutsman Heavy]

I spotted the reissues at my local TRU today for $19 each. I'm not a TMNT collector, but I am definitely going to pick them up.

why cant I find the reissues! *SOB*


I'd forgotten they came out today. Did the back of the packaging indicate if the DVDs have English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired?

didn't take note, sorry. My R1 DVDs don't have any, so it don't look good...

[SGB]

I spotted the TMNT DVDs today, they don't have any subtitles. Nuts.



My R1 DVDs don't have any, so it don't look good...
The R1 DVDs don't have subtitles but they do have captions. Unfortunately the captions are the type that can't be generated by DVD players. I can get the captions to load on my PC using Power DVD though.

[Gutsman Heavy]

Nabbed the 4 Turtles thanks to a tip off from Robzy!

[Robzy]

Great stuff! :)

[rampagesss]

Yea i got all 4 Turtles found them at Myer at TTP i think kmart or Big W had them aswell

[Lint]

I wish they would reissue the non-turtle bro's figures too

[griffin]

http://www.otca.com.au/09toyfair84.jpg

http://www.otca.com.au/09toyfair85.jpg

Pics are from Toy Fair. No info, details or close-ups - only had time to take the 2 photos.

[Robzy]

Thanks Griffin - I love those huge cut-outs of the old school Turtles! :eek:

[i_amtrunks]

Damn, was hoping that the Mini Mutants line might have been coming to a close...guess not.

(Those little buggers are hard to not buy).

[Just Mike]

4 turtles plus April, B-Bop, Rocksteady and Splinter now at K-Mart, $18.99. Still pretty expensive, but no way I could pass on Splinter, will wait for sale before getting the rest.

[loophole]

4 turtles plus April, B-Bop, Rocksteady and Splinter now at K-Mart, $18.99. Still pretty expensive, but no way I could pass on Splinter, will wait for sale before getting the rest.

YES!!! :D

[Robzy]

K-mart :eek:... Bring it on! :cool:

[Gutsman Heavy]

Aww hells yeah!

[Robzy]

Saw these myself today...

[Gutsman Heavy]

I didn't! K-Mart TTP only got the turtles!

[loophole]

where??

[Robzy]

I didn't! K-Mart TTP only got the turtles!Sorry, that's what I meant... just the Turtles. I still haven't seen Splinter or the Goons! But I'll keep looking!


where??Firle!

:)

[loophole]

Firle!

i should of guessed it

[SGB]

Spotted the Turtles, Splinter, April and Rocksteady at Warrawong K-Mart today for $19 each.

[Robzy]

I picked up the first 3 volumes (original series on DVD) from Kmart today!

[loophole]

I picked up the first 3 volumes (original series on DVD) from Kmart today!

I picked up the first volume the other day cant go wrong for $13

[Robzy]

Finally found (and bought) Bebop, Rocksteady, Splinter & April at Myer today! Managed to get one figure for free too... Myer card special!

[Gutsman Heavy]

I got the remaining Bebop & Rocksteady from Myer TTP. Splinter & April will have to wait till I've got more cash. K-mart have jacked the price up to $22+

[Robzy]

K-mart have jacked the price up to $22+:confused: They scanned at $18.99 for me today!

[Gutsman Heavy]

:confused: They scanned at $18.99 for me today!

I'm only going by price tag, didn't actually check with a scanner

[loophole]

Toyworld have these on special atm for $14.99 each and have finally seen Beepop< Rocksteady and April

[Robzy]

Cool! :) That's what I paid for the 4 figures at Myer today - $15 each (They were having a promo: If you spent over $75 in one transaction they took $20 off the total)... I didn't even know about it, so it was a nice surprise! :D

[Gutsman Heavy]

On sale for $14.95 at Myer starting tomorrow

[SGB]

On sale for $14.95 at Myer starting tomorrow
Thanks for the heads-up! ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

I've seen the Turtles and Rocksteady. Man, if I were still a TMNT fan I'd be all over these reissues - they're so freakishly accurate!! Each time I turn around and see them my heart jumps because I totally forget that they're reissues and for a split second I think, "holy crap! Original TMNT toys!!"

Hasbro could stand to learn a thing or two from Playmates here... you don't see Raphael with a pink bandana and shortened sais. ;)

[Robzy]

Yeah, I love the original Turtles! I caved and bought Wave 2 (I imagine I'll probably end up buying Wave 1 this week too... I love turtles! I'm so weak! :o)

I really, really want Wave 3 though!... Shredder, Casey Jones, Foot Soldier & Slash! :eek:

[Gutsman Heavy]

yeah need wave 3! I'm a tad confused about Slash as a reissue, he never was a big character, so why him over say that Sting Ray dude (Ray Fillet?) still I'll get him anyway!

I'll grab Splinter and April tomorrow if there's any at Myer.

[Robzy]

Slash was never a major character... but he's a bit of a fan favourite (think Sunstorm ;))

Personally, I would've liked to have seen Baxter Stockman (the Fly version) reissued!

I also hope we get Krang's Android Body!

[Gutsman Heavy]

Slash was never a major character... but he's a bit of a fan favourite (think Sunstorm ;))

makes sense then


Personally, I would've liked to have seen Baxter Stockman (the Fly version) reissued!

I'd be very shocked if he doesn't!


I also hope we get Krang's Android Body!

Oh yeah!

[i_amtrunks]

Only seen Rocksteady, Bebop and April, for $19.98 at Kmart.
Had to reign myself in and not get them, it was made easier by me not having any of the turtles yet.

However if Krang's android body (hell even just Krang on the chair), Stockman or Leatherhead get a re-issue I'll be all over these.

[Robzy]

However if Krang's android body (hell even just Krang on the chair), Stockman or Leatherhead get a re-issue I'll be all over these.
There's a picture of a Krang figure (just the brain) on the back of the packaging. He's very close to Shredder, so I'm assuming he'll come with him as a "bonus".

It kinda looks like a new mould though...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk199/sunglikeahorse/TMNTcardback.jpg

[i_amtrunks]

How did I not notice that?

Tiny Krang is definitely new, he's so small I am surprised he is not a chocking hazard... Hope it doenst dash either Android or robot Chair krnag.

[Gutsman Heavy]

picked up April and Splinter, didn't scan at sale price but got there in the end!

TRU also has them (wave 1&2), no price tag.

[SGB]

For how long are Myer selling the TMNT figs at $14.95?

Didn't get the chance to pop in to my local Myer today, so I'd hate to have missed out on the sale if it was for one day only.

[twincobra]

I found wave 1 and 2 at k-mart wil buy wave 2 this week hopefully, the origional turtles hold up well.

[Robzy]

TMNT reissues are on sale at Toyworld for the same price now ($14.95)

[hotaru_oz]

how the hell did I miss this?
I'm very tempted to get these since my original turtles no longer have there weopans or belts lol

[Robzy]

Just noticed that Kmart has reduced the normal price of these now... $15.80 or something from memory! I've also noticed that a lot of Kmarts have finally got Wave 2 out, which means hopefully we'll see Wave 3 sometime soon!

[i_amtrunks]

Just noticed that Kmart has reduced the normal price of these now... $15.80 or something from memory! I've also noticed that a lot of Kmarts have finally got Wave 2 out, which means hopefully we'll see Wave 3 sometime soon!

Is wave two Bebop, Rocksteady and April? They are the only ones I have seen... Who's coming up in wave three?

[Gutsman Heavy]

Is wave two Bebop, Rocksteady and April? They are the only ones I have seen... Who's coming up in wave three?

and Splinter

wave 3 is: Shredder with mini Krang, Slash, Foot Soldier

[Robzy]

and Splinter

wave 3 is: Shredder with mini Krang, Slash, Foot Soldier
and Casey Jones ;)

[Gutsman Heavy]

and Casey Jones ;)

damn I KNEW I was missing one...

[Sky Shadow]

mini Krang

I'd be tempted by Krang. I only ever saw a carded Krang twice during his original release. One of those times I passed on him to buy Action Master Shockwave - the other was during a hectic 1990 Christmas rush.

[SGB]

When does Wave 3 come out?

[Robzy]

Not sure... I don't think they're even out in the US yet.

[primatives]

anyone interested the 1989 cartoon vol 7-9 DVD is out :)

Also a movie that came out with old turtles and the new ones in the same movie called Turtles Forever

[Paulbot]

This thread's been dead for a while. Did Wave 3 ever come out here? Slash is the only figure from this line I never got as a kid. I've notice Wave 2 everywhere and was just the other day at Target looking to see if there was a Slash amongst them. I dont really need a new TMNT toy since I'm not even sure where my 90s ones are!

[Gutsman Heavy]

I don't think wave 3 popped up at all, BBTS never got them.

[primatives]

apparantly casey jones will not be releaseed shredder slash and the foot have

[Lint]

apparantly casey jones will not be releaseed shredder slash and the foot have

boooo, we want casey

[i_amtrunks]

No wave three released here, and if playmates are indeed cancelling TMNT toy releases this year, I doubt we will see them.

Turtles forever was awesomesauce, I watched it on Youtube, it's down nicely, the "new" Hun is cool!

[Robzy]

Although we didn't get the next wave, the US got the Turtle's Party Wagon. It hasn't been released here though. I would have bought one for sure, but who knows what's going on with TMNT ever since Peter Laird sold the intellectual property rights to Nickelodeon!

There's been a bit of "talk" about the Playmates line on the net over the past 3 months... the same goes for the Neca line... ie, Comic book Shredder! :eek: There's no official word yet on what exactly is going on in the TMNT world. It almost seems like some one in charge has fallen asleep or forgotten to follow through with their grand plans. I think (hope) we may here more... how soon, though, is the big, sad question! :(

[Robzy]

Just saw "Turtles Forever". Man, that was absolutely awesome!! Highly recommended - it's great fun! :)

[rampagesss]

well if you look here (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/202115-tmnt-25th-anni-reissues-5.html) at post #113 the 3rd wave has come out in the US so hopefully we should get them soon :D

[Robzy]

well if you look here (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/toyark/202115-tmnt-25th-anni-reissues-5.html) at post #113 the 3rd wave has come out in the US so hopefully we should get them soon :DIndeed... tis great news!!

The only thing that worries me that we won't see them here in Oz, is that most stores carrying this line have heaps of them which don't seem to be moving. I went to Target the other day and they were all on clearance for $5 each!! :eek:

[i_amtrunks]

Just saw "Turtles Forever". Man, that was absolutely awesome!! Highly recommended - it's great fun! :)

It was a great special episode.

The only negative I keep hearing about it is 90's cartoon Leonardo's voice actor, and thats really not a big deal.

[Robzy]

Fan-friggin-tastic! :rolleyes:

As if Transformers and A Nightmare on Elm St wasn't enough, here's another one of my favourite franchises Michael Bay's going to ruin... (http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/05/27/michael-bays-platinum-dunes-takes-control-over-tmnt-movie/)

:rolleyes:

[Gutsman Heavy]

balls

[Sky Shadow]

Fan-friggin-tastic! :rolleyes:

As if Transformers and A Nightmare on Elm St wasn't enough, here's another one of my favourite franchises Michael Bay's going to ruin... (http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/05/27/michael-bays-platinum-dunes-takes-control-over-tmnt-movie/)

:rolleyes:

As bad as I'm already imagining this to be, I know that Bay will find a way to make it worse.

"Four Navy Seals who graduated at the top of their class before they were twenty. An elite team - called the Turtles, codenamed after renaissance painters. Leonardo. Michaelangelo. Raphael. Donatello. So good at their job that people call them 'the mutants'. But they're not, they're just humans who are the best they can be. The Teenage Mutant Navy Turtles.

Coming soon to a theatre near you."

[Robzy]

Lol, yeah :p

I won't be surprised if April is played by some smokin' hot chick who has never done a day of acting in her life. And he'll probably get little Shia to play Casey Jones! Aw, how cute... I can hear his dialogue already, "Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait! Whoah! Whoa! Whoa! Turtles? You're Turtles? C'mon, you gotta be sh!ttin' me!"

I love that Bay & Co. are going to "stay true to the source material" from the original comics (I betcha April will still be a news reporter though :rolleyes:).

Hmmm... staying true to the source material..... I'm sure I've heard that before... *cough* Transformers *cough* Friday the 13th :rolleyes:

[loophole]

Fan-friggin-tastic! :rolleyes:

As if Transformers and A Nightmare on Elm St wasn't enough, here's another one of my favourite franchises Michael Bay's going to ruin... (http://www.firstshowing.net/2010/05/27/michael-bays-platinum-dunes-takes-control-over-tmnt-movie/)

:rolleyes:

damn it to hell, that sux!!

[Sky Shadow]

Re: Michael Bay and... well... alligators. http://xkcd.com/748/

[Jay-Tron]

Well the original Turtle toys are getting another re release. Meanwhile the original He-man toys were re released only once and that was 20 years ago now.

[G1Optimal]

This may not be the thread to put it in but, PizzaHut in australia have got pizzas covered in ranch mutagen (ranch coloured green)

Leonardo is Pepperoni Lovers
Donatello is Cheese Lovers
Rapheal is Meatlovers
Michealagelo is Hawiian
Splinter is Supreme

[Paulbot]

This may not be the thread to put it in but, PizzaHut in australia have got pizzas covered in ranch mutagen (ranch coloured green)

Leonardo is Pepperoni Lovers
Donatello is Cheese Lovers
Rapheal is Meatlovers
Michealagelo is Hawiian
Splinter is Supreme

Just looked it up (https://www.pizzahut.com.au/menu/pizza/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-range) and that is odd... Why the retro tie-in? 31 years since TMNT first launched in Australia?

(I started this thread started a long time ago!)

[griffin]

They are certainly pushing out the retro TMNT toys again now, as I saw at a Toyworld near me this week, not just the classic action figures, but the two big classic vehicles, the Turtle Van and the Turtle Blimp...

http://toycollectors.com.au/2022tw10.jpg

They also had a LOT of special themed box sets (not in the photo).