Tag: Playmates

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL .. signed by ROB PAULSEN & STEVE LAVIGNE (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL i (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL ii (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL ..card backer i (( 2012 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL ..card backer ii (( 2012 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL ..card insert (( 2012 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL viii (( 2012 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xii (( 2012 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xiii // .. display base signed by ROB PAULSEN & STEVE LAVIGNE (( 2012 ))

–>> ..display base signed by Raphael’s original voice actor, Rob Paulsen & Mirage Studios Alumni; Steve Lavigne.

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xiv // ..in TIMES SQUARE (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xv // .. and Leonardo's "SLUDGE RUNNER" (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xxi // .. with NIGHTWATCHER '07 (( 2012 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: RAPHAEL xxii // .. with NIGHTWATCHER "STUNT RIDER" Motorcycle (( 2012 ))

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“MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS” TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH i (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH - A (( 2006 )) [[ ..courtesy of The Virtual NINJA TURTLE Museum ]]

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH - B (( 2006 )) [[ ..courtesy of The Virtual NINJA TURTLE Museum ]]

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MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS RAPH

Football’s Fearsome Fightin’ Fullback!

He’s the tackle-mad turtle, the top touchdown terrapin, the Mutant Extreme Sewer Sports star! He’s M.E.S.S. Raphael! Whether he’s tossing the winning pass or running the ball into the end zone for a touchdown, you can bet that Raph is fast, furious, fearsome and unbeatable!

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH ii (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH iii (( 2006 ))"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH iv (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH v (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH vi (( 2006 ))"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH vii (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH viii / SHREDDER-SHREDDIN' SHURIKEN FOOTBALL (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH ix / IR-REGULATION FOOTBALLS (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH x / ..with M.E.S.S. DON (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH xi / with T.D. TOSSIN' LEO '91 (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH xii / with T.D. TOSSIN' LEO '91 (( 2006 ))

"MUTANT EXTREME SEWER SPORTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: M.E.S.S. RAPH xiii / with T.D. TOSSIN' LEO '91 (( 2006 ))

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A Message from Playmates Toys

Hi everyone. This was in my inbox this morning, so I wanted to pass it along:

Dear TMNT Fans and Collectors,

As the license of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles transitions to Nickelodeon, Playmates Toys will be re-strategizing the launch of new products over the next few years. We are dedicated to working with Nickelodeon to making our future toy line best represent the new Turtles cartoon and movie (tentatively scheduled for 2012). Because of this transition, no new product releases are planned for 2010. We will keep you up to date with product launch information as it becomes available. Thank you very much for your dedication and hope you are as excited about the future of TMNT as we are.

Sincerely,

Playmates Toys

Some Questions Answered From Playmates

Hi Everyone!

We recently sat down with Adam Key, Playmates Product Manager for the TMNT, and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions in the wake of the press release from 9 days ago.

GGM: It has been public knowledge for quite some time now that the Comic Turtles line had been shelved (around the time that the ill-fated Music Turtles got the axe). Are these new comic turtles mentioned in the press release the same ones we saw debuted at NYCC09? And what was the inspiration behind bringing the idea back?

Adam: Yes, we knew that the collectors wanted these figures and we felt it was an appropriate time to bring them back after having success with the 25th Anniversary Figure Line. Only the 4 turtles will be brought back for the original Comic Book. No Splinter, Shredder or Foot.

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GGM: The press release mentions a continuation of the vintage rereleases. Can we expect a number of figures rereleased past what we’ve seen prototyped atlready?

Adam: For the first time since 1990, we are bringing back the Movie Star Turtles. We are very excited about this as we’ve seen that these are quite the hot commodity on Ebay. The texture of these figures really brings out the feel of the original movie.

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GGM: What is the current status of the Fugitoid figure? Pre-order stores have been pushing back the date to december. Is this accurate? If he performs at retail, could we hope to see more collector grade figures from Playmates?

Adam: These should be fulfilled shortly, but I will have to look into this and advise later.

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GGM: Many fans out there have been wanting to see the toyline return to it’s roots with more attention focused on secondary characters, and maybe even see Playmates work with some of the sculpting greats from the 90’s toyline again; such as Scott Hensey and Steve Varner. Any thoughts on these things happening down the road?

Adam: Unfortunately retail demand is mainly for the core turtles. We tried to feature as many secondary characters as possible for the 25th Anniversary line (i.e. Bebop, Rock Steady, Casey, April). We understand that there is demand for these from collectors, but there are high costs to tool these figures and the volume doesn’t support it. We believe in 2011 when the movie comes out, there will be more demand for a very deep line. Keep the suggestions coming….

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GGM: Is there anything else you’d like to convey to the fanbase or promote?

Adam: We would like to convey that we are continuing to support the turtle line throughout 2010 with TRU, and we expect a huge year in 2011 with the new movie that will continue into 2012 and beyond.

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As always, we would like to give a huge thank you to Playmates for giving GoGreenMachine.Org such candid access to their line of business. And a very special thank you to Adam for spending some time with us today. Have comments or suggestions for Playmates? feel free to email to them to us at Stephan@GoGreenMachine.Org or leave a comment here!

Emily Laird @ Playmates

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I thought it would interest many of you to know that Emily Laird (the charming and talented daughter of Peter Laird) is now a Public Relations intern for the Marketing Department at Playmates. Personally, I hope things work out for her and Playmates sees the wisdom in bringing her in full time.

For those of you who haven’t worked in the Consumer Products or Entertainment field, let me tell you how valuable it is to have team members who have a genuine interest is the property they are working with. Too often do you find people doing thier job to collect a paycheck, having no passion behind it. Having people who love what they do, and love the property they work with is KEY to long term success and stability. Having a product that is supported by people who love and care for it will ALWAYS yield better results.

If you haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Emily, you should know that she bleeds green just like we do. I think she realizes both how much the Turtles mean to so many of us, as well as the responsability she will one day have. She is definately the kind of person I’m happy to see running around the halls of Playmates. Good Luck Em!