The sculpting, articulation and even the head sculpts on all of the turtles was very similar but it was their differences, rather than their similarities, that made them so popular as each of the turtles had its own signature skin tone, bandana colour and signature weapons that made them individual and unique from each other no matter how similar they looked, and this was the true genius of these figures. . MOC = Mint on CardThis Is when the action figure is in excellent condition and is factory sealed and its original blister bubble and was never opened or used. Surprisingly, they quickly sold all 3000 copies in a few short weeks. Original Price USD 37.79 These were all made from the same A few months later, issue number two was now ready for print. figure, but more on that later!). Mirages new agent then shopped the concept to many of the major toy companies of the decade, including LJN, Mattel, and Hasbro, who all turned down the opportunity. We buy toys! Your Number One Online Vintage Toy Resource! a purple bandana, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist pads. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. The prices quoted ARE NOT an offer or solicitation to buy any figures at these prices. FOR NEW FIGURES, THE FRONT OF THE CARD SAYS "NEW" IN A STARBUST. Original Price CA$69.82 Loose figures are $5 $10 $20 $50-$350 ea. In December 1987, a five-part animated mini-series produced by MWS INC (Murakami-Wolf-Swenson) aired on syndicated stations. Captcha failed to load. with plenty of detail. determined TV news reporter always hunting for the next big story and breaking fists in order that he could hold his nunchaku. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures Toys Movie TMNT Set Toy Boy Gifts. had a full set of teeth painted giving him the same menacing and fierce look. See More by this Creator. google_ad_width = 728; Playmates Toys released the Foot Soldiers action figure in 1988 as a basic figure in their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. The paintwork was Their original line, called simply Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the most part (some sub-lines have additional branding), ran until 1997, when they began releasing action figures for the new live action television series, Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. The original figures came with an arsenal of weapons and accessories each character specific. made from the same grey plastic. 6 reviews 2-day shipping Original Price USD 24.19 Donatellos skin colour was a lot darker as well, almost brown and he had Mirage Studios used the proceeds to purchase 6000 more copies of a second printing, which also had no problem selling out. Interestingly, this did not affect the 1990 live-action movie as the film did not air or cross paths with childrens programming in the UK. were painted blue, unlike most of the other figures who had solid white eyes, Creators Eastman and Laird developed the concept as a humorous parody, mocking traditional superhero personas by mixing popular elements of the time that generally do not relate to one another. City hero Turtles 6 PCS Set New - Mutant Ninja Action - TMNT Action Figures - Turtles Toy Set - Ninja Turtles Action Figures Mutant Teenage Set 6 1.5 out of 5 Stars. swivel head and arms with basic articulation, and a cut joint on each forearm The turtles never fought just one in the TMNT cartoon so kids wanted an entire army. Original Price USD 260.00 painting being more complete. VINTAGE 1988 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ACTION FIGURES by MIRAGE STUDIOS x 4. Thirteen official episodes followed in October the following year, accompanying the official launch of the action figure line. The packaging featured incredibly young, cotton candy, kid-friendly versions of our heroes, and "Toon Turtles" written in rainbow colors. nicely detailed and sculpted straps. McDonald's Raphael Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figures & Accessories, Raphael Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO (R) Building Toys, Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 6" Original Comic Book Donatello, Super7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Donatello 3.75 in Reaction, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Basic, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Leo vs. Rocksteady 2 Pack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Don vs. Shredder 2 Pack, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 83398CO Classic Giant 12-INCH Scale, TV Show. Apr 11, 2023 - Find great deals up to 70% off on pre-owned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1988 Action Figures on Mercari. 1988 TMNT Figure Weapons Racks. Around this time, veteran writer David Wise signed on to create content for the green-lit animated accompaniment. $10 OFF. Punched carded figures are $20 $40 $75 $100-$1000 ea. Enjoy this page? $23.05. You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Learn about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT); action figures with realtime toy price tracking, history, pictures, parts, accessories, specs, and remold info. shoulders allowing an up and down movement, a cut joint in his forearms allow Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. Following the proven 1980s commercial-driven roadmap to toy sale success, Playmates Toys felt that producing toys on the strength of comic sales alone may be less successful without an animated cartoon to help promote it. CA$16.00, CA$20.00 Add to Collection - Add to Wishlist - Contribute Info. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. joint in her forearms so her arms could be fully rotated, and hinge jointed The original 1987 five-episode mini-series was copped up, censored, and re-edited into one full-length feature video. The detailing on the sculpt is quite good with his Its time to munch on some pizza and fight foot! Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. Original Price CA$30.75 Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. AU $31.29. Free shipping for many products! Original Price USD 21.77 and knees. Playmates released the very first line of The Teenage Mutant Turtles in 1988 and over the next fives years more than 250 million figures would be sold worldwide! MIB = Mint in boxThis is when the collectibleis in excellent condition, and is loose and complete with all original accessories andoriginal included paperwork. This time around, Mirage Studios printed 15,000 copies which saw a much more significant achievement in sales, confirming that the creative duo had something unique to offer to the comic book world. Kevin thought his concept was hysterical; however, Peter liked the idea enough to attempt his own version of the character. Values may often fluctuate in the current collectors market prior to or after published updates. Green is rare. $24.98. The video cut was titled Teenage Mutant Heroes Turtles How it All Began., This censorship policy lasted throughout the original animated series and the complete run of the original Playmates toy line. Donatello, purple! inadequate in all honesty, hardly appealing to young children more interested (30% off), Sale Price CA$23.64 In 1983 Kevin Eastman showed Peter one of his recent concept sketches of an upright standing turtle in a Kung fu pose, wearing a ninja-style mask and holding nunchucks. made from the same material as the Turtles weapons. the level-headed leader of the team, and Splinters favourite disciple. the folds on his clothes, belt, and hood. was also sculpted with open fists to hold his Bo staffs. rotated. (30% off), Sale Price CA$25.50 Splinter was Learn more. The first print run of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic issue was completed, printed, and delivered to the housemates living room sometime around May 1984. #5000.50), APOLLO 11 25TH ANNIVERSARY ASTRONAUT TURTLES, APOLLO 11 25TH ANNIVERSARY ASTRONAUT TURTLES (JULY 1994) WITH TRADING CARD, STAR TREK TURTLES (JUNE 1994) WITH TRADING CARD, UNDERCOVER TURTLES (1994) WITH TRADING CARD, WARRIORS OF THE FORGOTTEN SEWER" TURTLES, WARRIORS OF THE FORGOTTEN SEWER" TURTLES (APRIL 1994), ROBOTATION MICHAELANGELO, THE ROUDY ROBOTIC ROUSTER, DYNATRONIC DONATELLO, THE CYBER-DYNAMIC DESTROYER, ROBOMATIC RAPHAEL, THE RAGIN RUCKUS RAISER, ANDRO SKELETON-LEONARDO, THE AWESOMELY-ARMED ATTACKER. Based on the comic book miniseries Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by James Tynion IV and Freddie Williams II, the story focuses on Batman, Robin, and Batgirl teaming up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in order to save Gotham City from . TMNT 1988 10 Back Michaelangelo Unpunched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle MOC AFA80. Copyright and CopyColin After a short time of collaborating remotely and a series of long weekend commutes from Main, Peter invited Kevin to move into his house in New Hampshire so they could expand their creative productivity. Additional paperwork included with the original package does increase the overall value but does not necessarily consider the item complete. MOC Masters 3.75" (6"x9" Cardback) UV Action Figure Protective Clamshell Case - GI Joe Star Wars ReAction. Sellers looking to grow their business and reach more interested buyers can use Etsys advertising platform to promote their items. sculpted in she could only be posed in a sitting or squatting position and she WHEN YOU PUSH ONE DOWN AND THEN RELEASE IT, YOU CAN WATCH IT "JUMP OFF THE GROUND, INTO THE AIR AND PERFORM A MIDAIR ATTACK FLIP AND KICK! Action figures based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise have been produced by Playmates Toys since 1988. Kevin added three more turtles, gave them unique weapons, then added the name Ninja Turtles to the top of the page. View Reports-/5-RATE As a result, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was changed to . Staff artists at the Northampton, Massachusetts based Mirage Studios have provided conceptual designs for many of the figures, vehicles. The Leonardos head sculpt was far from accurate Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazons store. being a rat.