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  • @jace9763
    @jace9763 Рік тому +8

    I bought these early last year as my first foray into the TMNT cartoon line, and immediately sold them off after opening them. The biggest problem is the cheap ass plastic NECA uses in combination with how many of their joints are painted rather than cast in the actual color of plastic. On mine, the first time I posed the hands, the paint scratched off the hinge. I was speechless when I realized that Rocksteady's hands were cast in light brown (like Bebop) and painted grey, and Bebop's hands were cast in grey(like Rocksteady) and painted light brown. What total half-assery! Painting joints rather than casting them in the correct color makes no sense whatsoever. Fortunately mine didn't break, but I also did very little with them after seeing the paint issue. NECA has such great sculpting in so many of their lines, but the plastic quality, cheap paint finishes and breakage rate keeps me away from them. Garbage company that won't ever change.

  • @patrickmcgavin2245
    @patrickmcgavin2245 7 місяців тому +1

    That sucks 😞. Mine in the box legs look straight. This is another reason why I keep mine in box. Another reason is the value. Hopefully the rerelease of Bebop and Rocksteady will be better. I know Rocksteady will have his iconic helmet. Hopefully they'll be more accessories than that.

  • @popculturehero
    @popculturehero Рік тому +4

    Could have happened to anybody. Totally Sucks. I wonder if these may have been ancient Neca warehouse stock from their original run. Older Neca items get more fragile over time.
    I think they know this and that's why they do reissues of product. Hot Water treatment is recommended.
    Cynically their perfect for MISB collectors. But it raises the questions of what junk your actually holding on to.
    I still have not opened my playmates two packs. But nice to see the rocksteady and beebop sculpts, I definitely forgot how strange they are.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I will investigate this "hot water treatment". Thanks for the tip! They do look great in box but I want them on my shelf. I'm an ass like that. Thanks for commenting!

  • @britneyfitzpatrick-tk6zt
    @britneyfitzpatrick-tk6zt Рік тому +3

    Use a hairdryer to worm the joints then it will snap back in always heat the joints up before moving the joints .

  • @Twan2kool
    @Twan2kool Рік тому +2

    Sorry this happened man, I heated mines in hot water before trying to pose mines because I was afraid of something like this happening to mines.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I've recently learned that is the thing to do. I didn't know! So to just soak them?

    • @Twan2kool
      @Twan2kool Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 yea what I did just let them soak in hot water in the sink for around 10-15 secs and dry them off with a towel

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I will do that. I opened up the NECA armored Last Ronin last night with no issues. But, in the future, you better believe I'll be soaking them!

  • @primekiller5729
    @primekiller5729 Рік тому +3

    Wow! The ones I got years ago and at a lower retail price at the time are still intact although those hip joints look like they could snap because they are fairly tight. Even after heating it up those hip still feel tight after cooling down.

  • @rickardrakkoon2500
    @rickardrakkoon2500 Рік тому +4

    It's sad as much as we pay for these, they are no better material wise then any other cheap plastic china toy.... Sculpting and paint is on point though for all of them, turtles, allies, enemies. They are all actually kinda stiff and only partially posable.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      I don't even want to think about the money! Lol. I want the turtles. I can't help myself. They look so good. Do you have this set?

    • @rickardrakkoon2500
      @rickardrakkoon2500 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I got most of the rogues gallery and the bros in the Super 7's ultimate figures. Got a few reeeeally nice NECA figs but bought them second hand because NECA QA issues I've n others have had.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Smart!! Very smart. I can't pay the aftermarket price on the cartoon NECA stuff, for certain. It's very pretty to look at but thy super 7 Turtles are pretty bad ass. I love my set!

    • @rickardrakkoon2500
      @rickardrakkoon2500 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 Yeah, after market buying sucks, but I can usually get them for $15-20 markup, so I just think of it as price of doing business cost to insure I'm not spending days and dollars chasing NECA or S7 for replacements. I've never got one the 3 times I've tried, just no reply (I'm just a guy, no business, so yeah, whispers in the wind... Lol.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      $15-$20 ain't bad. I haven't used the business for the majority of my stuff. We carry some of the stuff but I generally buy from big bad or direct.

  • @Plvcky
    @Plvcky Рік тому +4

    Wait, so this never happened to any of your other Neca figures? It’s my first time here, and I know Neca is notorious for having stiff joints.

  • @MarkVersion1
    @MarkVersion1 Рік тому +1

    Neca has switched to ball joint hips. I hope they reissue Rocksteady and Bebop with those new style hips

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Me, too! That would be best case scenario.

    • @MarkVersion1
      @MarkVersion1 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I think they will be reissued down the road since they are core characters. There are times that I have the opportunity to buy the NECA Bebop and Rocksteady but I pass it up when I see the broken hip joints on youtube. So far I haven't seen a broken one on the balljoints the newer figs that NECA produces

  • @RicJSouza
    @RicJSouza Рік тому +1

    I’ve had the exact same issue with my Bebop AND Rocksteady (broke them both). Even heating in boiled water, the joints are were very hard to move.
    I could manage to glue the chunk of plastic back, but they can’t move a lot.
    It’s sad to see this quality problem continues specially with these two.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the comment. I hate both broke on you. That totally sucks. I managed to get the chunk glued in and have him standing, for now, on my shelf. The bottom of bebop's foot says 2019 so I think it's from the original run. Better luck to both us!

  • @indarkestknight1
    @indarkestknight1 Рік тому +1

    D*mn! I thought NECA's quality control had improved over the last year. Hopefully they'll release a couple deluxe versions that are more durable.

  • @Ulalafanboy
    @Ulalafanboy Рік тому +1

    The same happened to my Vern the moment I took him out the package. I have yet to buy another TMNT figure.

  • @TheBackroomCollective
    @TheBackroomCollective Рік тому +15

    So ur new to neca huh...everyone knows u always heat them up w a hair dryer!

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +3

      Yep. I'm fairly new. Not very versed in the ways of the NECA. lol

    • @masonj4779
      @masonj4779 Рік тому +2

      @@infinitecollectibles9210do you know how to look up reviews😂😂😂😂

    • @nop3noperson
      @nop3noperson Рік тому +1

      Can't tell really if that's condescending or just light conversation mcnasty. Cool toys, just seems like the quality control is out for lunch.

    • @nop3noperson
      @nop3noperson Рік тому

      @masonj4779 lol good grief your channel is weak nuts. Feel free to keep watching others Excell in ways you would fail miserably. Bark bark big boy😘

    • @wesb1931
      @wesb1931 Рік тому +1

      @@infinitecollectibles9210es, you have to hear them up. I wouldn’t call these toys a piece of sh$t. Now that you know, neca is re releasing the bebop and rocksteady this year

  • @nicolasgregory7207
    @nicolasgregory7207 Рік тому +2

    Holy crap dude I'm so sorry. NECA always scare me because I see videos and pictures of stuff like this. I don't have anything from the TOON line myself but I did recently start collecting the Turtles in Time arcade line and so far they've all articulated very well and haven't had frozen joints. Ugh this is a bummer. I hope NECA will replace it for you.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +2

      Thank you, Nicholas. This is my first major issue with a NECA product. I had that claw with slash but this was just a huge bummer. I'm glad your toys are doing well! I really like the TinT line. They're sharp. The initials are actually tit. Lol. Anyway, I plan on reaching out to them but I never get my hopes up on replacement.

    • @nicolasgregory7207
      @nicolasgregory7207 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 People in The Party Wagon group has had them replace whole figures before but I've seen it said a few times that you have to keep harassing them to make sure they actually do it.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Then I shall pester the shit out of them!

  • @LuisJrSantos
    @LuisJrSantos Рік тому

    Neca should put a warning label stating heart your figures up with a blow dryer before messing with your figures

  • @Theendingman
    @Theendingman Рік тому

    Had the foot of the Pizza monster just break off out of the package

  • @Htcuban4
    @Htcuban4 Рік тому +2

    That really sucks . i kept mine in box afraid that shit would happen.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Smart move! I've had them in box for 3 months. Could have left will enough alone.

    • @Htcuban4
      @Htcuban4 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 NECA always has QC issues , it’s really a shame because of how expensive this figure are. I do enjoy collecting this figures. But I keep them in box for now

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      I understand that decision complely. Thanks for commenting!

    • @SuperMarioBrosIII
      @SuperMarioBrosIII Рік тому +1

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 All mine are still sealed and in packaging!

  • @kennethcasteenjr.4917
    @kennethcasteenjr.4917 Рік тому +4

    Same thing happened to me with Bebop AND Rocksteady! I had only really collected Marvel Legends and wanted to expand into Neca TMNT and horror figures. Neca are beautifully sculpted and painted, but break very easily. The newer releases do seem to be better quality though. No figures have broken, but several accessories have.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +2

      I am sorry for your loss. I can't imagine BOTH of them breaking. Everyone is telling me to either hit them with a hair dryer or soak them in hot water before articulating them. Marvel Legends are rad. I only have a few and that is a choice. I fear getting in because there's no way I could get out!

  • @lonedragon3261
    @lonedragon3261 Рік тому +1

    Are you new to Neca? Neca figures frequently have at least one joint that needs to be heated before you move it.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I am relatively new to action figure collecting. I currently have around 10 neca figures and have never had anything like this happen.

    • @lonedragon3261
      @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I've heard more about Neca problems than I've actually had them. Had to heat a joint on Demona and had to work on the wings for a while.
      Honestly, I've had to unfreeze more stuck joints Marvel Legends than Neca. My first Pyro figure broke in the same way as your Bebop. I tried to spread the legs with surprisingly little pressure and the right one snapped off. Fortunately, that was one set I opened soon after getting it and I was able to get a free replacement.

    • @lonedragon3261
      @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 Just be gentle and you will start to get a feel for which figs need heat (I use hot water but some people use hairdryers or heatguns) and which joints can be unstuck with a little wiggling. Lean more toward heat before you get the hang of it, or just heat every tight joint and you will have few broken figures.

  • @jonathangreen2064
    @jonathangreen2064 Рік тому

    u can see a sheen of glue residue on the leg joint imo like some accidently LOCKTIGHT it at the FACTORY hopefully neca see this vid for ya and will replace it

  • @marcelaannaas4096
    @marcelaannaas4096 Рік тому +1

    NECA action figures are amazing especially the TMNT line. The designs, the details, the sculpt, likeness to the animation, etc. I highly recommend NECA however, do not force the figure without heating up right out of the box. Hope NECA sends you a replacement and you give NECA another chance especially with NECA Haul-athon coming up.

  • @pizzagivesmenightmares7237
    @pizzagivesmenightmares7237 Рік тому +1

    Always dunk mine in hot water

  • @MichaelMillerJ
    @MichaelMillerJ Рік тому

    This has been my NECA experience more than once. I'm sorry, man!

  • @zhill1184
    @zhill1184 Рік тому

    Damn, that sucks! When you were trying to get Rocksteady to stand up, I totally lost it, hahaha. Reading through all the comments, I never thought about the heating up the joints.

  • @benderchump
    @benderchump Рік тому +2

    Bebroke and Not steady

  • @Cowboytoycollector
    @Cowboytoycollector Рік тому

    I learned the neca lesson luckily wasn't this bad some muckman accessories broke

  • @lonedragon3261
    @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

    Sorry about your bad luck. I guess I got sort of lucky. Mine weren't perfect either. Rocksteady has one of his eyes painted cockeyed and Bebop had a duplicate hand instead of one of the different hands. Mine have been standing fine on my shelf for months.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      Any trick on getting them to stand? I have Rocksteady kind of leaned against a rail. I've had hand issues like that with the bst axn but never one of these high- class figures. That totally sucks. Thanks for commenting!

    • @lonedragon3261
      @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 Rocksteady is currently free-standing with his feet about an inch apart and his left foot slightly farther forward than the right.

    • @lonedragon3261
      @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I have Bebop in a slightly wider stance with his toes point slightly outward.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I commend you, sir. You are truly a bad ass.

    • @lonedragon3261
      @lonedragon3261 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I have pics of my TMNT shelf on the site that hosts pictures under this name with a 27 at the end of it. Tried to comment this before but it likes to block comments that reference other sites...

  • @wsh81
    @wsh81 Рік тому

    You’re not alone with Bebop

  • @bakenshake454
    @bakenshake454 Рік тому

    I had exactly the same experience with the turtles in disguise set. It sucks

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Noooooo!!! That is the worst news I've ever heard.

    • @SuperMarioBrosIII
      @SuperMarioBrosIII Рік тому +2

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 Considering I have the Tutles in disguise set/The Neca 8 figure set TMNT in collector case set/ the pre-mutation 4 figure set/Zach and Smash/Behop and RockSteady/ And just ordered the Haulathon set from Neca: Jersey Red and Grunt/Chakahachi and Lotus and Dirk Savage and Mona Lisa. Not sure if I will get the rest! It's just too much and too overwhelming!🤗🙄🤔💵

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      WOW!!!!! I'm jealous!! Your collection rocks!

  • @MadAboutToys
    @MadAboutToys Рік тому

    I heated my Bebop and the leg still snapped off. Send Neca an email they refunded me, I was so pissed I'm very experienced with Neca TMNT but these are old and brittle. The new figures are much better.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      Damn, man. I'm sorry to hear it happened to you, too. It's such a beautiful figure. I'm going to try to reach them.

    • @MadAboutToys
      @MadAboutToys Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 ya I was so disappointed I ordered on black Friday as well. I hate how ppl blame you for not heating it up, it shouldn't happen just moving the leg slightly, I got the same comments on my video and I did heat up mine and it still broke. Hopefully they refund you as well 🤙🤙🍻

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      What's your channel called? I'll watch your videos! Someone commented that neca is about to make a new release of these two.

    • @MadAboutToys
      @MadAboutToys Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 thanks a lot it's mad about toys, that would be awesome if they made new ones with the new hinges they use for the legs now. I'd love to get them. I used putty in the leg it stands pretty good. I didn't want to super glue it. Have you see the new Bebop and Rocksteady in Super Hero costumes lol they looks awesome.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I did!!! From what I'm seeing, Target has an event going on similar to Haul-a-thon. I have the robots from last year. They are amazing!

  • @waynemadsen5624
    @waynemadsen5624 Рік тому

    Neca doesn't use this shit plastic any more. this two pack was wave 2.. YEARS AGO!!. these are old figures and its unfortunate because they are the most accurate...... There is a Brand NEW Bebop and Rocksteady from neca in there super hero out fits coming to Targets for the next HaulAThon that kicks off FEB 26.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      I'm glad they've abandoned this plastic. Funny they used it for the reissue. I have super bebop and mighty rocksteady, as well, but just want the classic vibe. Thanks for commenting, though! Definitely looking forward to the haulathon.

  • @thomasphillips3072
    @thomasphillips3072 Рік тому +1

    It's getting to the point of even MODERN figures break!! even HASBRO, with the Dungeons & Dragons figures all over youtube, NECA is notorious FAMOUS for brittle plastic figures, it's NO surprised that i've seen all kinds of figures from NECA breaking all over the board. even hot water of a hair dryers won't help!! so sorry for your lossage!!

  • @nbriez-c5914
    @nbriez-c5914 Рік тому +1

    Did you just start collecting Neca? (Not a dig at you) you need to warm up the joints before messing with them, especially in the winter. There are many videos you can watch to explain exactly what I'm talking about, I am sorry that happened to you but i was cringing so bad watching the way you were forcing your joints around, these are great figs not shit you just have to know the product before doing what your doing here

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      I appreciate it. I am brand new, hence the name nascent. I will absolutely warm the joints in the future. In my defense, I've opened at least 8 other neca figures and haven't seen anything like that.

    • @nbriez-c5914
      @nbriez-c5914 Рік тому

      @Infinite Collectibles all that said tho, I like your set up, the way you talk and everything else about your vids so you got my sub

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! You're very appreciated!

  • @oogwa570
    @oogwa570 Рік тому

    I'm pretty sure I met you in person before at the Infinite collectible store!! I bought A few games there :)

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Then you must likely have, sir. I still work there from time to time.

    • @oogwa570
      @oogwa570 Рік тому +1

      @Infinite Collectibles I was the guy who bought asphalt DS that one time xD

  • @jamestrotter9377
    @jamestrotter9377 Рік тому

    Happened to me to but it was rocks arm I was so carfull when i got my second pair sigh

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      How did the second set turn out?

    • @jamestrotter9377
      @jamestrotter9377 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I have been very carfull them and so far no brakes thank goodness

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Excellent!

    • @jamestrotter9377
      @jamestrotter9377 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 yes I am now always very carfull with neca the normal size one's are not to bad like the turtles and the foot and old shred head but with the big ones I got the two general rock guys ( not sure how to write there names) not to long ago and I treated them with kid gloves but you have to love these figures they look like they just walked out of the old cartoon I love getting them

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      I agree with you! They are gorgeous!

  • @cartoonsyndication6493
    @cartoonsyndication6493 Рік тому

    They made knockoffs/factory errors of these so be careful when buying these.

  • @elmarakovideo
    @elmarakovideo Рік тому

    Honest review! NECA look awesome, yet break? Playmates look cheap, but are more durable. Quality control is severely lacking in this decade!😒

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому +1

      Sadly, it is true. Just like you, I think the neca toys look amazing! The cartoon is my jam. But for the money? Everyone says you're supposed to heat them up before articulating them.

    • @elmarakovideo
      @elmarakovideo Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 I learned about heating up figures from a video about Hasbro's D&D toys. Scary how easy these expensive figs can break!

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      It really is. I used to play with my g.i. Joe's in the bathtub!

  • @makumusik
    @makumusik Рік тому

    Bro the exact same thing happened to me but with Rocksteady 😡

  • @importasmr7362
    @importasmr7362 Рік тому

    Great video! Great guy! This is the content UA-cam needs !!!! Everyone feed this video to the algorithm ❤!

  • @jacobwright238
    @jacobwright238 Рік тому

    Your new to neca?? you got to heat them up bro..

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Yep. Hence the "nascent". This is the first of at least 10 neca figures that's been this stuck. Live and learn, I always say.

  • @wesleysteeleiv
    @wesleysteeleiv Рік тому

    Or you just be an INBOX collector.

  • @Tkdbar
    @Tkdbar Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah

  • @masonj4779
    @masonj4779 Рік тому +1

    Wtf dude. Wash your hands. That dirt has been there for a long time. These figures have been out for years and there’s lots of reviews. Heat the stupid joints before you force it to move. Learn how to pose them. If the joint doesn’t move right away don’t force it, it’s plastic. Duh.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      Appreciate you.

    • @masonj4779
      @masonj4779 Рік тому

      @@infinitecollectibles9210 no problem. But wash your hands. That’s fkn disgusting.

    • @infinitecollectibles9210
      @infinitecollectibles9210  Рік тому

      That the best you got? Flame off.

    • @nop3noperson
      @nop3noperson Рік тому

      Could you make any content about yourself Mason?

    • @yadiraflores9415
      @yadiraflores9415 Рік тому

      Honestly not a jab at you. People a lot of times take offense to these types of comments. He has many good points. Posing rocksteady isn’t hard at all. That shouldn’t give him a 0/10 also Neca is notorious for their joints. You were being very aggressive with rocksteady I was nervous it was gonna break while you moved it. Aaaand your reviewing toys you should definitely wash your hands. I really enjoyed your review but it was hard seeing all the dirt on your hands and fingernails. Take the criticism to your advantage.