2012 TMNT Classics and New Series Toy Thread

[Alexx]

Thanks man. it was WAAAY easier than I anticipated. hardest part was the initial eye screw going into the plastic, but once i did one i found a technique that made it a breeze (all I did was switch hands ) I held the screw with my left and pushed and twisted the plastic with my right, it was so simple. not hard to keep straight either, I wanted to sand down the nubs first but I was too impatient.

Needle nose pliers to pry open the eye screw ( just hold the base with your hand or another pair of pliers and use the needle nose to open the gap in the eyee screw)just enough to accommodate the chain and then use the pliers to squeeze the eye screw closed again and the rest is as you see it. the eye screws are pretty malleable with the pliers, it doesn't take too much force to open or close it, but they are still strong. I bought em from ebay because I didn't want to search store to store, i couldn't be bothered . if you need any, the order I got was more than i needed so I can send you some for free if you can't find any. just pm me.

the plastic is nice and soft so it's really as simple as lining up with the centre pushing in and twisting. once you get purchase it's easy to stay centred. also the screw part isn't TOO long, it's long enough to be secure and sturdy but not so long that your chances of messing up increase.

The nice part is they can be disassembled if you want to pant them (I painted with the chain on though.) and reassembled very
easily. in fact initially i made the chuk chains 9 links long I didn't like the look so i shortened it.

I'm thinking of making the kusarigama chain longer as they are supposed to be pretty long, I made it longer than the plastic one anyway, maybe i'll go another 10 links.

Cool! Sounds like I've got everything I need, though I'm not gona bother painting them. What I like about this method is the ability to shorten the chains if I don't like the length; my method is a one-shot deal unless you wana break 'em off and try again!

I think I'm gona try to find the eye screws myself, but if it becomes a hassle I'll take you up on the offer. Thanks for the detailed pics and the info!

[krosfyah]

no problem, just remember the measurements because it's the perfect size. I'm thinking of shortening the 3 section staff chain, but I do like it as is. (truth be told I just like messing with it)

[Alexx]

Hey, I reviewed THE KRAAAANG if anyone is interested! A lot more fun than I thought he would be.

[The.Idea.of.Evil]

I just went to Target today and saw that all of the Turtles figures were on sale... This isn't spelling doom for the series already is it?

[Alexx]

Nah, standard sale for new toys. Even clearance isn't a total death knell, honestly. But yeah, that's just a normal sale on new product. It's not even that amazing of a sale.

[markatisu]

Yeah its actually a planned promotion (been planned for 2 months), its nationwide and meant to start getting the word out the toys are in stores before the show launches. Target is doing the same thing with the WinX club and Novi Stars this week

If $8.49 is a death knell then Walmart has already killed the line because they price them at $7.97 regular

[The.Idea.of.Evil]

Good to know =) Cuz I would be ****** if the line went away before I could get a set of Classics Turtles from the shelves where I can see if they have wonkey eyes or not

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[markatisu]

Good to know =) Cuz I would be ****** if the line went away before I could get a set of Classics Turtles from the shelves where I can see if they have wonkey eyes or not

Yeah I don't think you have to worry about that, initial sales are super strong and the case pack is very well done so there is little to no peg warmers surprisingly. I have actually seen more Kraang's then Aprils which I would not have expected

I think we will get a 2nd wave of the 4" easily before Christmas and I think we will see more Classics announced in November if not then definitely at Toy Fair early next year

[krosfyah]

I sqw the trash talking turtles in person finally, I REALLY like the head sculpts on them! lot's of personality, looks like it was a fun job to sculpt. I still dislike Shredder, but I think this one is a better scale against the normal turtles.

Looking at Classics mikey, it's annoying how small his nunchuk handles are!!! ugh

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[Lord Anubis]

Just picked up classics Mike and he's great. Went through 10 for a good paint job on him.

Also bagged new Leo. Best paint, took him home and his arms are HELLA loose. Im gunna try the glue trick on him, but id hate to return him, the paint is flawless!

[VictoryLiger]

Has anyone had issues with the wrist joints on any of their TMNT Classics? I picked up Raphael today and his left hand at the wrist looks to be one solid piece. On his right hand, he has the wrist swivel and a joint to move his wrist up and down. On his left, there's marks that look like it's designed the same way, but the hand actually one solid piece. I've checked the other three turtles and they are fine. It's only my Raphael that has this issue.

[Stratos*Major]

Well Nickelodon's TMNTs has sold out in 3 outta 3 Walmarts down here on the coast!

April O'Neil & Splinter are the only 2 hanging around. I was so ready to get the last of my Turtles.

[Uki]

I only have Raph in Classics, and I haven't seen any more since I got him...

[markatisu]

Playmates has not sent me anything in a month, and judging by what I see at Retail they have not sent Classics out to the bigger chains either. I called my Distributor this past week and they told me the cases are sold out and they would fill them as they received them. To say the Classics are hot would be a massive understatement.

And people were wondering if there would be a 2nd wave, I think Playmates has now seen high enough sales to warrant more characters.

[Phil.Pastel]

Playmates has not sent me anything in a month, and judging by what I see at Retail they have not sent Classics out to the bigger chains either. I called my Distributor this past week and they told me the cases are sold out and they would fill them as they received them. To say the Classics are hot would be a massive understatement.

And people were wondering if there would be a 2nd wave, I think Playmates has now seen high enough sales to warrant more characters.

Hmmm... I just came back from TRU. They have pretty many classics sitting there. They are running a buy two, get one free sale on the nickelodeon figs @ 8.99 per.

They also had 4 mezzco panthro's. He looks a little on the skinny side, wasn't impressed.

My local walmart had 21 thundertanks a few weeks ago, but there was no sign of them today

[markatisu]

Maybe they got tired of holding all that stock, though all our Walmarts are
Moving them to $14 so maybe that is the magic number

[Phil.Pastel]

I don't see them moving very quickly at $14, especially now that the line is dead. That's only a $5 discount what TRU charges.

[Jean]

Found the Classics at Wal-Mart today and got all 4 of the turtles. They're a bit pricey but no worse than buying a MOTUC figure, I only wish they knew how to paint the eyes properly, I went through all of the turtles they had and picked the best of the bunch. These are no MOTUC figures, but they're very awesome in their own way.

[Phil.Pastel]

I'm going after another set of Nickelodeon turtles to open. I will get one every two weeks or so until I have all 4.



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[motu77]

I got three of the four Classics for my son and he loves them. The only one I can't find is Leo. Does anyone know if he is shortpacked?

[markatisu]

I got three of the four Classics for my son and he loves them. The only one I can't find is Leo. Does anyone know if he is shortpacked?

No each case of TMNT Classics has 4 of each Turtle. There are 3 full sets in each case of Classics

[Phil.Pastel]

You would think that everyone who buys these would buy a full set, one of each.

But I was at TRU a few days ago and they had 6 Dontello's. They were sold out of everybody else. It was weird.

[markatisu]

You would think that everyone who buys these would buy a full set, one of each.

But I was at TRU a few days ago and they had 6 Dontello's. They were sold out of everybody else. It was weird.

Its probably more and more kids wanting the Classics that is the cause, we will start seeing that more and more after the show launches this week with kids wanting specific turtles

[Thatman]

Its probably more and more kids wanting the Classics that is the cause, we will start seeing that more and more after the show launches this week with kids wanting specific turtles

When is it due to start? I hadn't heard anything - I don't want to miss it.