Category: Toys

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET i (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET ..card backer i (( 1991 ))

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” We’re looking for a few good mutants! ”

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET ..card backer ii (( 1991 ))

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PORTRAIT OF RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET
The Toughest Tactical Turtle!

Accessories: Whip Cream Pistol, Plunger Gun, Anti-Foot Flag, Biting Bulldog Buddy
Favorite Hero: Gomer Reptile
Favorite Weapon: Bare hands

Like a silent green ghost parachuting in the dead of night, Raph is the toughest tactical Turtle to take on the Foot. Trained to tenderize Shredder and rescue April, this guerilla-gripped green good guy always completes his secret sewer mutant missions. Sabotage and espionage are the tools of his trade; for a true Green Teen Beret needs not the weapons of wicked warriors. No, rather, Raph uses his justifiable jungle sense and super soldier skills to make his bare hands his greatest weapon. But if the goin’ gets really rough, Raph’s got wacky weapons to fool the Foot. One shot from his whip cream pistol and he’s just chopped nuts and a cherry away from a victory sundae. So raise the anti-Foot flag high – and wave it proudly. Democracy rules, dudes!

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET iii (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET iv (( 1991 ))Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET vi (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET v (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET viii / BITING BULLDOG BUDDY (( 1991 ))

Mutant Military TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: RAPH, THE GREEN TEEN BERET xi / ..with General Blanque (( 1991 ))

RAPHAEL and his Screaming Beagles i

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RAPHAEL and his Screaming Beagles iii

RAPHAEL and his Screaming Beagles iv

RAPHAEL and his Screaming Beagles v

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE (( 2005 ))

General Blanque w/ Cap :: Season 2 { "Turtles in Space Part One - The Fugitoid" } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE .. card backer (( 2005 ))

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GENERAL BLANQUE
Military leader of the Federation!

This Federation General is known as “Battle-ready Blanque” – why? He always keeps an array of hand weapons nearby, his highly trained Federation troops stand ready for instant deployment and his war budget is nearly as limitless as his ambition! His goals? Stealing the Transmat teleportal and going to war against his most powerful enemies – the Triceratons!

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES:: BAXTER ROBOT .. card backer i (( 2006 ))

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–>> Most all the the villains from this era of TMNT figs had the same cool but generic “Shredder & the bad guys” graphic background on the card even if they weren’t necessarily affiliated with the Foot Clan. Be it Bishop, Blanque, Baxter or whomever.

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE i (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE ii (( 2005 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE v (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE iii (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE iv (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE vii / ..with Commander Mozar (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE viii / ..with Commander Mozar & "Fugitoid" Collector Figure (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE ix / ..with Commander Mozar FACE OFF (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE x / .. grabs Honeycutt (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xi / "You're coming with me, Professor !!" (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xii (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xiii / DRILL (( 2005 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES” – COLLECTORS CASE (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE i (( 1988 ))

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approx. 10 x 12″, 4″ depth

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–>> One of two Turtles collector cases made by Tara i know of. The slightly larger 1990 “DELUXE” TMNT case boasts holding 20 figures and has more familiar Lavigne/Brown style guide art decor.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE iv (( 1988 ))This one boasts holding 12 figures & accessories, but i guess that’s theoretically true depending on the size of the figs & how many weapons and such are crammed into the 2 brittle, plastic inner trays.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE v (( 1988 ))

I barely remember when i obtained this, it was so long ago. I think might have twisted my ma’s arm to pick it up for me at the Salvation Army for like 50 cents when i was still in high school or summin’.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE vi (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE vii (( 1988 ))Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE viii (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xi (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xiv (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xv (( 1988 ))

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE x (( 1988 ))This case here with the weird lookin’ Turtle graphics has seen allot of action and ware. It came without the cheap plastic handle the deluxe case has ( or similar, vintage collector cases for like Hot wheels, Real Ghostbusters, He-Man or G.I. Joe. ect. also made by Tara ).

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xvi (( 1988 ))

Those handles are awful anyway and in my experience with them when i was a boy was that they always fell out if TOO MUCH WEIGHT of the toys within’ gave gravity the advantage. The dang case would fall off from the handle in transit with dropping the case on the ground. Sometimes the case would open spilling the toys.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xix / inner trays (( 1988 ))

The top inner tray was the most damaged and is still cracked, but the worst of the cracks have been repaired with some household epoxy and clear packing tape.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xxii / inner trays (( 1988 ))

Initially for years the handle i had used an old ribbon that just didn’t really quite work well as a holding mechanism and looked like crap.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xxiii / inner trays (( 1988 ))

Within’ the past year i replaced the ribbon with a jury-rigged handle made from shipping twine & and a broken piece of an old leather belt.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xxv / jury-rigged handle (( 1988 ))The old box still shows it’s age and ware, but the newer handle looks ascetically a little bit better. With the repairs, the ol’ case still does the job.

Tara Toy Corp. :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" - COLLECTORS CASE xxvi / jury-rigged handle (( 1988 ))

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NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: “LEONARDO” Tube Pack (( 2008 ))

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack i (( 2008 ))

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack ii (( 2008 ))

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–>> Purchased to replace an original 2008 NECA Leo which after too much play, fell into disrepair and now is fodder for Customs.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack iii (( 2008 ))NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack v (( 2008 ))
The packaged tube was sent in less than stellar condition and was a bit smooshed which is fine because i bought this one to open anyway.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack vi (( 2008 ))

The ironic thing is that for the past 4 years Tokka’s been trying to track down one of the “TUBE” pack Turtles just to have one to keep in package.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack viii (( 2008 ))

They did not sell these locally in my area ( well except by special order thru’ the comic shop, and you had to order by the case ).

O well. Wasn’t meant to be.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack ix (( 2008 ))

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack insert i (( 2008 ))

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NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack insert ii (( 2008 ))

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NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack top / bottom (( 2008 ))

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It seems the paint on Leo .. particularly his plastron appears slightly more vibrant than on the carded versions purchased years back.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack x (( 2008 ))

..dang, these figs still looks so good.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xiv (( 2008 ))NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xi (( 2008 ))

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xvii (( 2008 ))

Arguably the best comic Turtle figures ever created ( some say the best overall TMNT toys of all time ).

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xviii (( 2008 ))NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xix (( 2008 ))

i’m a little jaded about the topic at this point after trying to remain optimistic about this line, i.e. series 2 ( Shredder and Foot ) and beyond. Guess Tokka was delusional.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xx (( 2008 ))NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xii (( 2008 ))

After 4 years now, we are on the dawn of new TMNT T.V. show toys, and a new wave of collector toys ..particularly focusing, at least initially on the classic cartoon show as you may know.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xv (( 2008 ))It appears NECA has given up on the TURTLES all together, and it’s likely that no more TMNT comic figures will be put out by them. I feel pretty sad even after they told me directly that they still had the license after the Viacom transition. So hardcore Turtle Toy fans like my friend Vaughn were right, this is it.

NECA TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "LEONARDO" Tube Pack xxii (( 2008 ))

With Playmates back at the controls entirely of all TMNT figures, they will really have to ratchet it up to mark the quality of the NECA line in their upcoming collector line.

 

Toy Fair 2012 :: Nickelodeon "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" Peek / 'CLASSIC COLLECTION Leonardo (( 2012 )) [[ Courtesy of MTV Geek ]]

The price on those toys coming out in the fall will be a little higher similar to the effect of MARVEL LEGENDS, so they just might be at a higher quality point. That’s more than likely a good thing, fingers crossed.

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Heritage Auction Results!

Well, the long awaited Heritage auction has finally arrived. And with it, there have been some staggering results. So without further ado, here’s what happened:

First up, we have the heavy hitter. Easily the most important TMNT artwork ever created. And at auction, it lived up to the billing. It raked in the most money ever for TMNT artwork outside of Kevin’s $250,000 ebay auction where he sold the entirety of TMNT issue #1 (covers, interiors, etc.). And like that auction, this piece likely has ended up with someone who is not necessarily a TMNT fan, but simply a fan of comics history. What a fantastic piece…

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $ 71,700

Next up, we had an interesting piece of TMNT lore: the fabled check that helped jumpstart the careers of two fledgling comic artists. Without this check, the turtles would likely not be here…and the world would be a much sadder place because of it. Also in the auction is a copy of that first image, plus a copy of issue #1 (printing edition unknown)

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $2,390

Here’s a true rarity: the only printer proof for TMNT #1! Again, another tremendous piece of TMNT history. Coupled with another copy of TMNT #1 first printing, this was a heck of a combo!

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $3,883.75

This lot had a number of very interesting pieces in it. A first printing of the First’s graphic novel is no easy book to come by. Additionally, you get some neat newspaper clippings of which none are lilely still around. The office trademark for the TMNT is also included, along with a recreation Kevin did of the first turtle back in 2011.

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $597.50

Now, I have to admit this price came as a COMPLETE shocker to me. Sure this auction included the very first edition (1/1000) of a rather rare hardcover. But what makes this book is the fantastic Laird art drawn on the inside. Unlike Eastman, Laird art is pretty tough to come by…but tough enough to justify this price? This book reached a price that was strictly reserve for the rarest of TMNT collectible books: TMNT #1 first print, Gobbledygooks, Turtlemania Gold. Welcome to the four figure club!

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $3,883.75

For you toy fanatics out there, here is an awesome piece. One of the original prototype resin casts that were given to Kevin & Pete back in 1987. This lot also included some catalogs as well.

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $2,151.00

Another awesome lot, this one is for all you movie fans out there. The highlight of this lot  included scripts from the unproduced fourth live action movie.

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $1,912.00

Going along with the movie lot, here are 25 pages of art that were drawn to supplement that fourth movie. Some of which has been seen in Kev’s “Artobiography”

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $1,075.50

Kevin pulled out a couple of favorites to sell separately, and here is one of Kirby.

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $448.13

And the final piece, another great image of Kirby.

FINAL PRICE PAID (including buyer’s premium): $567.63

Well folks that concludes the auction. For those keeping count, that’s nearly $90,000 in Turtles dollars total for this auction. Whew! Seems like the Turtles collectible market is as strong as ever with some awesome pieces fetching some stratospheric prices. So did anybody win? Any thoughts? Comments?

Man, that was fun!

-Terminator