{"id":19490,"date":"2012-07-08T00:34:57","date_gmt":"2012-07-08T05:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=19490"},"modified":"2012-07-08T13:39:06","modified_gmt":"2012-07-08T18:39:06","slug":"the-basic-info-on-playmates-new-tmnt-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.itsalltrue.net\/?p=19490","title":{"rendered":"Playmates’ Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles: Images & Info"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>One toy line I\u2019m really looking forward to is the relaunch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.\u00a0 These were some of my favorite toys when I was young and I can\u2019t wait to revisit the brand as a collector, especially after seeing Playmates\u2019 press release.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a breakdown of the different categories and shots of what we\u2019ll be seeing in the way of TMNT products this year.<\/p>\n

The new line is set to be distributed by major retailers like TRU, Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart, as well as some specialty and on-line stores, beginning in mid August.\u00a0 (Although I\u2019ve seen a couple people have found some already.\u00a0 So keep an eye out.)\u00a0 These designs are based on a new TMNT cartoon that\u2019s launching this fall on Nickalodean.<\/p>\n

Basic<\/strong> action figures have twelve points of articulation and will range between 4.25 and 4.75 inches.\u00a0 The turtles will come with two of their main weapon and an additional \u201cweapons accessory rack\u201d, and will retail between $7.99 – $8.99 each.<\/p>\n

Deluxe<\/strong> figures are 5.5 inches tall and will consist of the four turtles, which come with their main weapons, and Shredder.\u00a0 Each figure has specific phrases that they yell out when their arms or legs are pulled back.\u00a0 The Deluxe figures will retail at $12.99 each.<\/p>\n

Classic Collection<\/strong> figures are done in a style to reflect the look of the original TMNT from the 80\u2019s cartoon.\u00a0 This line consists of the four turtles.\u00a0 Each stands six inches tall and contains more than thirty points of articulation.\u00a0 This line is definitely meant for us older collectors with its attention to detail, while still retaining the playability for the kids.\u00a0 Each figure will come with their main weapons and a base that\u2019s a personalized sewer lid cover.\u00a0 The Classics figures will retail for $14.99 each.<\/p>\n

\u201cBattle Shell\u201d<\/strong> figures will be exclusive to Toys R Us.\u00a0 These figures will be between 10.5 to 11.5 inches tall.\u00a0 Each of the four turtles comes with their main weapons, which can store on their belts.\u00a0 They also come with secondary weapons which can be stored inside their shells.\u00a0 Each figure will be $29.99 each, or all four for $100.\u00a0 (I\u2019m not sure how that will work.\u00a0 I guess TRU will have a deal or something.)<\/p>\n

Vehicles<\/strong> being released include the Swer Spinnin\u2019 Skateboard and Rippin\u2019 Rider motorcycle, which do not come with figures.\u00a0 But the Ninja Stealth Bike and the Dragon Chopper, which do come with Raphael and a red ninja Foot Soldier, respectively.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deluxe Vehicle<\/strong> is the Shellraiser, a modern take on the Turtles\u2019 Party Wagon.\u00a0 The Shellraiser can fit up to eight basic figures, has a spring loaded cannon on top, and a side door that automatically opens with the touch of a button and sends a figure flying.\u00a0 The Shellraiser retails for $29.99 each.<\/p>\n

The new Secret Sewer Lair Playset<\/strong> is an amazing piece of work, especially in a day and age where playsets are deemed too expensive to bother with.\u00a0 This playset stands forty two inches tall and includes a ton of features: telescoping periscopes, ropeswing and swing-down ladders, repelling lines, an elevator that transits from floor to floor, a Shredder practice dummy, Don\u2019s computer lab, doors that open and close, floors that fall, and an ooze drain to douse enemies.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know about you, but this is the kind of playset I would have loved as a kid, and even as an adult I can barely contain my enthusiasm for it.\u00a0 (Here’s a high def image<\/a> to see all the detail!)<\/p>\n

This whole line looks great to me.\u00a0 I really like the simplified animated style and the fact that the turtles have their own unique sculpts.\u00a0 My favorite character is Don, and I think he looks great.\u00a0 Not to mention vehicles like the Shellraiser and the amazing new sewer playset, which are nearly unheard of in this large of scale.\u00a0 I\u2019m truly looking forward to where else this line will go in the future.<\/p>\n

A big thanks to John and the folks at Playmates for sending this info out to us!<\/p>\n

-Vault<\/p>\n\n\n\n \t

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