For 13 bucks each these are a HOMERUN! No other company would give us this much for 13 bucks. Honestly I feel the issues are very nipicky. If this was a hasbro product these would be 25+. You mentioned origins several times and those go for 20 bucks. To me this is the best value of the year for very solid action figures
I wasn’t into these at all until I saw em on the shelf all at once and I scooped em up. I actually really dig em. They hit me just right. The swivel ankle is my only major complaint. I’d like to see em continue the line. A 2nd, villain wave would be great. Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady and Foot. Maybe a “Friends” wave of April, Casey, Mondo and Usagi. Follow that up with another villain wave. Krang, Baxter, Leatherhead and Mutagen Man.
I agree with all the criticism but still think they're worth picking up. Flawed but worth the asking price. At $13, you're getting your money's worth. Hasbro would be charging you $24.99 and telling you it's a "Deluxe" figure because of all the accessories.
Because its a lazy parts reuse from fogures a decade ago. The toon colored classics from tru. Hence the oversized figs from those 7" figs looking stupid with vintage style figs
Honestly. Having them in hand, I LOVE them. I love the texture which I didn’t expect and they’re compatible with all the rereleased vehicles and playsets. The acne makes them feel more lived in and true to the original spirit of the toys and comics and well, mutant turtles. I love the NECA cartoon series it these feel like a breath of fresh air. I look forward to more entries!
@@MnemonicSyntax well that’s because he is awesome. But he is also rich because of NECA, Playmates, McFarlane Toys, etc. None of them can resist the Hatter Bump (tm)
I wasn't excited until i saw them at the store. I'd like them to have the og skin but it doesn't bother me. Always a great review. I actually like to hear different opinions
😂😂 great review! “Staby staber” “bladey blades” let’s face it the figs are such a fail 😢 I would take the originals all day not even a debate. Fun watch thanks for the review!
These look interesting. I could go for these as is, but would be even better with some minor improvements. I mix my 2012 Turtle Brothers, along with Usagi Yojimbo into my Origins figures. I actually credit Origins and Turtles of Grayskull reawakening my interest in TMNT figures. Though I have only gotten Shredder and Casey Jones and Man-at-Arms from that line. Mirage Splinter of course is my default Splinter.
Man.. I remember when they did the 84 Mirage Turtles. I think those hit around 2014. Wanted those so badly, and when I finally got them in in hand, the lack of the wrist swivel just ruined the whole thing. I think these are less offensive, but it is sort of how I feel about those ankles. The issue is, it’s 2024 and we’re still seeing those 2014 molds, untouched! Think the B&W set just made its way out again.. So, I think with these, we get what we got and that’s going to be it. Can’t see them redoing the ankles. Which is a shame, bc they really are so close to being amazing, especially for the price.
One minor thing I wish they had were orange weapon handles, like the mutant mayhem figures which were referencing the original figures which these are meant to be updated versions of. Also I live in Australia without Walmart so Idk when they will release here
Yeah, the ankles are what bothered me about the Mutant Mayhem ones. The rocker ankles on MOTU Origins are perfect, I wish Playmates had done the same. As for the other details, I'm not that bothered, but I'll see how I feel when I get them in hand. Great review!
The nose and distorted face I think are homage to the first season of the show (really go back and watch it. huge noses) and the comic book. Which had a lot of pretty strange expressions on the turtles. Pretty sure it's a deliberate stylistic choice. The texture is similar to the movie star turtles. The ankles... yeah I have no idea why the ankles. I didn't even know these were a thing till I found them at walmart today and they were marked down on the discount rack, so I grabbed them. Didn't pay full price and I actually find them rather uniquely charming, so I'm kind'a digging them. They did not have Raph, so I need to find him somewhere.
I don’t ask for much and I haven’t been this excited for new Turtle toys in a while. The textures don’t bother me at all. Hoping to get some villains down the line. Especially Shredder. He could use more articulation.
I can look past the textured skin and the rotating ankles, but a double-sided flail? Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I think we found a worse weapon than the nunchucks! 😮
Looking at the old punk styled drawings from the old cards and on the boxes on these. I think they might try to hit a mix between the old classic figures and the punk style? The switched faces between Lego and Donnie fits packaging front art, but I dont know if thats old art reused?
it seems odd to do hips and knees. and no ball joints in the ankle. it seems to negate the pose. Did the elbows have joints? I would rather pay more to have a little more possing. Fun review!
Them ankles taking it back to early 2000s ToyBiz. They're capable of adding articulation with ball joints and ball hinges and decide to drop the ball with those awful cuts/swivels. Any added articulation to these Turtles' legs is pointless if the foot can't pivot. I'm about to buy a 3D printer and do what they should have lmaooo
I bought leo friday and seen the display at 3 different walmarts since and not a single one has been bought. Great review... always funny with fake playmates sponsorship thing.
I was thinking of getting these because the interconnected diorama looked cool...but I now I see how out of scale they are and it seems a little silly. I'm probably passing on these
Yeah these and the Target ones in my opinion as well were a special license for the 40th. Could they be the base body for another tmnt release. Be well.
If playmates does release these again with better ankles and the right headsculpts, i hope they keep the texture. It gives them more detail and separates them from the originals
The ankles, swapped faces, and texture are not my favorite. But I’m still grabbing them. I think the ankles bother me the most though. I kind of like the face swap on a way as I feel that Leo looks pretty bad ass. I also like the nose being a little larger for some reason. I’d love for them to continue these with other characters and maybe like you said a fixed set of these to better match the old texture.
I passed. With limited funds and the 40th anniversary reissues, i have to be really selective. The asking price is acceptable for what they really are, but the overall execution did not merit a purchase in my honest opinion. Definitely will be interested in seeing if they do remasters of bebop, rocksteady and maybe the “updated” turtles with smooth skin in the future
Agree with your points! The heads specifically the noses are too big! Ankle articulation is terrible, but the texture is really what kills it for me. Another thing I really don’t like is that they switched Leo and Don’s head. Nice Review.
I’d be all in for more but I would like them to release the turtles without the weird texture, better ankles, and the correct heads. They should release thomas a mass release instead of dumb exclusives etc.
My family accually works at Walmart so I got first Crack at the shipper so I got a whole set in box and a Mikey to open I hope the release the rest of the original line like that
That skin texture looked bad in the promos, but was hoping it wouldn't be so bad in hand. Does it look any better under softer lights? They're neat otherwise, ankles are fine for the price.
Its seems for every hit theres a miss, yet the misses mount up more. Donnie is far too brown. Raphs bandana might actually twist in to posiwith a bit of heat.
I wanted to like these, but just can't wrap my mind around the texture. The other details I could've overlook, but those small holes all over, what were they thinking...
I really don’t understand the change in the skin. I get it’s supposed to be more reptilian but real red-eared sliders have pretty smooth looking skin as-is. Maybe playmates will eventually do another wave with a more normal texture?
The Super7 Rat King debacle suggests they do have plans to go deeper into this line. I dont think im for this though, the texture and ankles suggest a company thats trying to fail. Theres no extra cost to getting the ankles on a rocker joint, itsa simple peg at an angle. Theres no conceivable reason for the texture. Like theyre trying to fail.
Leave it to Playmates to always F something up. They have the blueprint right there! OG Playmate Turtles! All they need to do is add modern day articulation, it doesn’t even have to be fancy, just up to modern standards. And what do they do? Swivel ankles and giving the Turtles full-body cellulite. I mean, back when they had exclusive rights to the franchise I can understand that they could get away with bad articulation or weird design choices, there was no alternative. But now, with competition like Super7 and especially Neca, I sincerely wonder how Playmates still manages to compete at all.
Yeah I agree, if they gave joints/articulation similar to MOTU origins and ditch that weird texture I'd be all over these. I just want the OG figures with MOTU Origins style articulation. That's all they had to do. Hell, throw out the bases and leave the weapons unpainted. That just seems like unnecessary money that could have been spent making the figures better. I also hate the pinned joints, and those ankles are just awful.
The texture seems to take its inspiration from the Movie Star turtles. My biggest complaint is the skin color: Raph is too pale/mint green compared to the vibrant kelly green of the vintage. And Donatello is too dark chocolate brown compared to the more olive drab vintage color. That’s the deal breaker for me, why can’t they get the vintage colors right? Ankles are crappy too.
I like the idea but I'm not feeling the all around turtle body acne and I feel the face sculpt is a little off. I don't hate them but I don't know if I would buy them. I'm torn.
Pizza Tossing TMNT had that texture. but also why not take a spin with what they did for the Stranger things 2 pack turtles. ? those have good articulation.
Making a dimple free version would likely require tooling them all over again from scratch, so I doubt that's happening. Kenner milks tooling to death.
Grown man getting worked up over turtle toys... we live in special times.
Fragile Grown man upset at someone’s opinion about toys. Nut up, snowflake.
Grown man watching a toy channel? Then gets worked up in the comments? Weird world
Grown man enjoying reading comments by grown men on a toy channel
Isn't the original comment a person with an opinion on toys, though?
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For 13 bucks each these are a HOMERUN! No other company would give us this much for 13 bucks. Honestly I feel the issues are very nipicky. If this was a hasbro product these would be 25+. You mentioned origins several times and those go for 20 bucks. To me this is the best value of the year for very solid action figures
I just picked these guys up. Excellent figures that are definitely worth that 12.97 price point.
Acne scarred turtles ! Well, since they're teenagers...I think it's accurate 😂
I wasn’t into these at all until I saw em on the shelf all at once and I scooped em up. I actually really dig em. They hit me just right. The swivel ankle is my only major complaint. I’d like to see em continue the line. A 2nd, villain wave would be great. Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady and Foot. Maybe a “Friends” wave of April, Casey, Mondo and Usagi. Follow that up with another villain wave. Krang, Baxter, Leatherhead and Mutagen Man.
I agree with all the criticism but still think they're worth picking up. Flawed but worth the asking price. At $13, you're getting your money's worth. Hasbro would be charging you $24.99 and telling you it's a "Deluxe" figure because of all the accessories.
Agreed
Don't forget Hasbro would of put them in a windowless box and say just take our word for it they look great.
@@dusty86hasbro got rid of that windowless packaging last year. It barely lasted a year before they went back to regular packaging
@Cornholio174 Not on everything, I believe that they only did for the lines aimed at kids.
@@dusty86 I’m an avid marvel legends and Star Wars black series collector, plastic free windowless has been gone
The texture and ankles are brutal. Also Ralph looks like he has a broken jaw. Playmates gonna Playmates
WHO IS this Ralph you are talking about
New Playmates 40th Anniversary Turtles. We took the asphalt texture from the roof stands and applied it to their skin! Buy ‘em now.
Everyone’s weapons match their bandanas except for Donnie
@@NostalgiaUnboxed they got so close but dropped the ball on such trivial yet evident details. Why would they do that?! 😅
@@reiddutchess9955 it’s so weird
Because its a lazy parts reuse from fogures a decade ago. The toon colored classics from tru. Hence the oversized figs from those 7" figs looking stupid with vintage style figs
Honestly. Having them in hand, I LOVE them. I love the texture which I didn’t expect and they’re compatible with all the rereleased vehicles and playsets.
The acne makes them feel more lived in and true to the original spirit of the toys and comics and well, mutant turtles.
I love the NECA cartoon series it these feel like a breath of fresh air. I look forward to more entries!
"I wish the 80's toys were more articulate and cheaper"
"🐵🐾"
Everyone has known Hatter is sponsored by all of the toy companies. That is how he got rich, duh.
😂😂💰💰
Yeah, why are we even funding this guy's Kickstarter? (Lol)
@@MnemonicSyntax well that’s because he is awesome. But he is also rich because of NECA, Playmates, McFarlane Toys, etc. None of them can resist the Hatter Bump (tm)
@@reiddutchess9955 All that is truth.
@Shell-Shocked_Sheldon. I have no idea what this means
Playmates Last Ronin figure had alot of articulation.
I wasn't excited until i saw them at the store.
I'd like them to have the og skin but it doesn't bother me.
Always a great review.
I actually like to hear different opinions
Love ‘em and it’s all thanks to your review. Congrats on Flip-or making it to BBTS! 👏 👏 👏.
The cart shaking and wheel speed on the floor really added to the urgency! Thanks for the review!
Im excited to see what splinter and shredder will look like.
😂😂 great review! “Staby staber” “bladey blades” let’s face it the figs are such a fail 😢 I would take the originals all day not even a debate. Fun watch thanks for the review!
That Raphael definitely looks like his eyes are off center for sure.
Great review! They look alright 😅
These look interesting. I could go for these as is, but would be even better with some minor improvements.
I mix my 2012 Turtle Brothers, along with Usagi Yojimbo into my Origins figures.
I actually credit Origins and Turtles of Grayskull reawakening my interest in TMNT figures. Though I have only gotten Shredder and Casey Jones and Man-at-Arms from that line.
Mirage Splinter of course is my default Splinter.
It kinda okay but why not i should be getting mine tomorrow 🐢🐢🐢🐢 turtles power
Not sure if someone has made this joke yet, but these are "if you buy Super7 Ultimates on Wish" turtles.
That $12.97 price tag sounds super appealing. May have to give these a shot.
I believe the technical term are "small stabby" and "pizza shaped stabby"
This guy is a weapons expert!
Hot take: I don’t like the color matched weapons. White or brown wraps would have looked better I think
Man.. I remember when they did the 84 Mirage Turtles. I think those hit around 2014. Wanted those so badly, and when I finally got them in in hand, the lack of the wrist swivel just ruined the whole thing. I think these are less offensive, but it is sort of how I feel about those ankles. The issue is, it’s 2024 and we’re still seeing those 2014 molds, untouched! Think the B&W set just made its way out again.. So, I think with these, we get what we got and that’s going to be it. Can’t see them redoing the ankles. Which is a shame, bc they really are so close to being amazing, especially for the price.
One minor thing I wish they had were orange weapon handles, like the mutant mayhem figures which were referencing the original figures which these are meant to be updated versions of. Also I live in Australia without Walmart so Idk when they will release here
Just got mine i love them the faces are the same as the vintage faces thats how they looked in 1988 the toys
Yeah, the ankles are what bothered me about the Mutant Mayhem ones. The rocker ankles on MOTU Origins are perfect, I wish Playmates had done the same. As for the other details, I'm not that bothered, but I'll see how I feel when I get them in hand. Great review!
i like the textures, i am really bothered by the swapped heads with leonardo and donatello
I actually love the new Leo head. The original looked worried. This one better reflects his character. Some updates work!
how much are they
Whens like the official release date? Are they only in stores or will they be on walmart and target online?
The nose and distorted face I think are homage to the first season of the show (really go back and watch it. huge noses) and the comic book. Which had a lot of pretty strange expressions on the turtles. Pretty sure it's a deliberate stylistic choice. The texture is similar to the movie star turtles. The ankles... yeah I have no idea why the ankles. I didn't even know these were a thing till I found them at walmart today and they were marked down on the discount rack, so I grabbed them. Didn't pay full price and I actually find them rather uniquely charming, so I'm kind'a digging them. They did not have Raph, so I need to find him somewhere.
Thanks, you just saved me $50. The lack of ankle rockers/hinges kills it for me.
I don’t ask for much and I haven’t been this excited for new Turtle toys in a while. The textures don’t bother me at all. Hoping to get some villains down the line. Especially Shredder. He could use more articulation.
I can look past the textured skin and the rotating ankles, but a double-sided flail? Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I think we found a worse weapon than the nunchucks! 😮
Man, Raphael’s whole head looks twisted. Haha
Looks like the bandana is a separate piece that's been glued on crooked. At least I hope it isn't sculpted like that. 😅
@@bcfowler82 Yeah, it's a separate piece! My Raph's head is normal.
Mine is crooked ☹️
@@bscarlavai Bummer! My Leo's a little off. Sounds like it happens quite a bit with these!
I still wish they went with Raph's old shade of green, instead of the pale green shade they've been using on his vintage rereleases.
I'm still going to get these. But what's up with the Leo and Don head swaps?
The box is nicer than I expected; there’s definitely potential here. They’re so close yet so far away.
They're SO CLOSE on this, I wish they would listen to fans, because everyone's saying the same things. This could be a hit line if they get it right.
Looking at the old punk styled drawings from the old cards and on the boxes on these. I think they might try to hit a mix between the old classic figures and the punk style? The switched faces between Lego and Donnie fits packaging front art, but I dont know if thats old art reused?
it seems odd to do hips and knees. and no ball joints in the ankle. it seems to negate the pose. Did the elbows have joints? I would rather pay more to have a little more possing. Fun review!
The texture is a nitpick for me but the ankles are a dealbreaker.
Same. Everything from the nose, texture, ankle swivels, head swapping...it's enough to say no. I want to like them but my OCD is kicking in on these!
Yeah those ankles are awful. And I hate that Donnie's staff wrap doesn't match his own head wrap.
Them ankles taking it back to early 2000s ToyBiz. They're capable of adding articulation with ball joints and ball hinges and decide to drop the ball with those awful cuts/swivels. Any added articulation to these Turtles' legs is pointless if the foot can't pivot. I'm about to buy a 3D printer and do what they should have lmaooo
Regardless of the flaws collectors will still pick these up! Who are we kidding they’re great in their own way :.l know I will when I see them !
I bought leo friday and seen the display at 3 different walmarts since and not a single one has been bought. Great review... always funny with fake playmates sponsorship thing.
I was thinking of getting these because the interconnected diorama looked cool...but I now I see how out of scale they are and it seems a little silly. I'm probably passing on these
Playmates have barely tried for years. I still watch reviews in hopes they improve, but it's been the opposite for years. Another pass.
I been championing for these for the longest, this was like a slap in the face lol swivel ankles. Ugh
This absolutely feels like a one-off, as a mirror to the Target "first" Turtles. Wouldn't expect more.
Yeah these and the Target ones in my opinion as well were a special license for the 40th. Could they be the base body for another tmnt release. Be well.
Personally, these are absolutely perfect to me. The texture and ankles don't bother me one bit.
If playmates does release these again with better ankles and the right headsculpts, i hope they keep the texture. It gives them more detail and separates them from the originals
Ok, ok…I’m gonna go look for these tonight 😢😅
The ankles, swapped faces, and texture are not my favorite. But I’m still grabbing them. I think the ankles bother me the most though. I kind of like the face swap on a way as I feel that Leo looks pretty bad ass. I also like the nose being a little larger for some reason. I’d love for them to continue these with other characters and maybe like you said a fixed set of these to better match the old texture.
That Raph head does look a little off in this review. Too bad, that is the best Turtle. :) Great review. I will have to keep an eye out for them.
I passed. With limited funds and the 40th anniversary reissues, i have to be really selective. The asking price is acceptable for what they really are, but the overall execution did not merit a purchase in my honest opinion. Definitely will be interested in seeing if they do remasters of bebop, rocksteady and maybe the “updated” turtles with smooth skin in the future
I do NOT hate these they are clearly their own thing and they look cool
The only thing that would make this better is if you reviewed them on site at Walmart
I’m on the hunt for them! 4 Walmarts today. Nothing 😢
The only thing that bugs me is Donnies bo staff color lol
That Raph's face looks half melted
Are these available everywhere
Agree with your points! The heads specifically the noses are too big! Ankle articulation is terrible, but the texture is really what kills it for me. Another thing I really don’t like is that they switched Leo and Don’s head. Nice Review.
I quite like the texturing. Idk why.
I’d be all in for more but I would like them to release the turtles without the weird texture, better ankles, and the correct heads. They should release thomas a mass release instead of dumb exclusives etc.
I'm Getting Mikey! No Questions Asked. And I'll bet you in 2 weeks we will see someone making Leo-Don Headswap custom heads.
Playmates can try again for 50th anniversary
These are Walmart exclusives and from what I can recall it'll just be the Turtles.
My family accually works at Walmart so I got first Crack at the shipper so I got a whole set in box and a Mikey to open I hope the release the rest of the original line like that
An easy pass. The Early Sketch turtles, however.... Those I'm on the hunt for.
That skin texture looked bad in the promos, but was hoping it wouldn't be so bad in hand. Does it look any better under softer lights? They're neat otherwise, ankles are fine for the price.
Easy pass, thanks for sharing and educating. 🇨🇦
Hope they change the texture if they do another release
Its seems for every hit theres a miss, yet the misses mount up more.
Donnie is far too brown.
Raphs bandana might actually twist in to posiwith a bit of heat.
I wanted to like these, but just can't wrap my mind around the texture. The other details I could've overlook, but those small holes all over, what were they thinking...
Playmates does a good job at keeping their product on shelves. Hasbro could learn a lesson from them for the Marvel Legends and Black Series.
Have they also moulded the calves upside down?
They look odd
I really don’t understand the change in the skin. I get it’s supposed to be more reptilian but real red-eared sliders have pretty smooth looking skin as-is. Maybe playmates will eventually do another wave with a more normal texture?
The Super7 Rat King debacle suggests they do have plans to go deeper into this line. I dont think im for this though, the texture and ankles suggest a company thats trying to fail. Theres no extra cost to getting the ankles on a rocker joint, itsa simple peg at an angle. Theres no conceivable reason for the texture. Like theyre trying to fail.
Leave it to Playmates to always F something up. They have the blueprint right there! OG Playmate Turtles! All they need to do is add modern day articulation, it doesn’t even have to be fancy, just up to modern standards. And what do they do? Swivel ankles and giving the Turtles full-body cellulite. I mean, back when they had exclusive rights to the franchise I can understand that they could get away with bad articulation or weird design choices, there was no alternative. But now, with competition like Super7 and especially Neca, I sincerely wonder how Playmates still manages to compete at all.
Yeah I agree, if they gave joints/articulation similar to MOTU origins and ditch that weird texture I'd be all over these.
I just want the OG figures with MOTU Origins style articulation. That's all they had to do. Hell, throw out the bases and leave the weapons unpainted. That just seems like unnecessary money that could have been spent making the figures better. I also hate the pinned joints, and those ankles are just awful.
Wow, those Walmart carts are the same everywhere you go.
I've gotten into a point where I don't buy figures that don't have at least 24-32 pts of articulation. Especially for the money.
I would have known by the sound of that shopping cart that you were at Wal-Mart.
People are buying them despite corners being cut and passion not being presented. So in the end Playmates wins and the line is already succeeding
I just want the stands for my Neca figs!🤔
I wonder if the ankles were to keep the feet stable and help them stand.
No bueno Playmates! Great review and these "Remastered" figs are inferior to NECA & Super 7.
id use those weapons for the 2003 playmate turtles
Please, please, I hope so Slash like this too
The texture seems to take its inspiration from the Movie Star turtles. My biggest complaint is the skin color: Raph is too pale/mint green compared to the vibrant kelly green of the vintage. And Donatello is too dark chocolate brown compared to the more olive drab vintage color. That’s the deal breaker for me, why can’t they get the vintage colors right? Ankles are crappy too.
I like the idea but I'm not feeling the all around turtle body acne and I feel the face sculpt is a little off. I don't hate them but I don't know if I would buy them. I'm torn.
I'd get these just for the stands
Pizza Tossing TMNT had that texture. but also why not take a spin with what they did for the Stranger things 2 pack turtles. ? those have good articulation.
Screw that kid Hatter, survival of the fittest.
Making a dimple free version would likely require tooling them all over again from scratch, so I doubt that's happening. Kenner milks tooling to death.
@Katieperson6575 Indeed!
They would have been gret replacements for the Super7 figures. The texture and ankle joints are abysmal.
Exactly!
I’m not an expert, but to me they look exactly like the figures I had something like 30 years ago. Therefore they look good to me…