TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ‘RETRO’ SPLINTER (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER i (( 2013 ))

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–>> **Second “RETRO” Splinter & TMNT reissue in so many years post the TMNT-25 reissues.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ..card backer i (( 2013 ))

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It’s unclear if Tokka will obtain a set of these to keep on card, or extras for replacement figures & customs.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ..card backer ii (( 2013 ))

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That may not happen tho’ considering the 12.99 price point, in some regards that may be a slightly higher price point than the 2009 reissues. I recall those clocking in at about 10.99 a few years back.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ..card insert (( 2013 ))

Apparently for now these reissues are a TRU exclusive offering, the 2013 reissues seem to offer subtle variations than older releases like the 2009 reissues.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER iv (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER v // .. with TMNT 25 Splinter reissue on card (( 2013 ))

The ‘RETRO’ packaging looks great and is even better executed than the 2009 wave. Splinter’s kimono is of a slightly more ‘flocked’ fabric than the prior reissues and vintage versions.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER vii (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER viii (( 2013 ))

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The foot peg holes in the bottom of the new reissue Splinter here has large ones like the more modern TMNT figs of the past 10 + years so they should fit some modern vehicles, playsets & stands but will present challenges if you are looking for compatibility with more vintage offerings like the classic Sewer playset.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xi (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xii // ..weapons rack & bow  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xiii // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xiv // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvi // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvi // .. kimono-less & © on tookus  (( 2013 ))

I’ve yet to see any of the Teens or Shredder in this 2013 reissue wave, but i presume the foot peg holes on the bottom of those are large as well. 2013 Viacom Copyright information on these figures have been updated as well to distinguish them from the older releases.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xviii // .. with '09 TMNT-25 reissue  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xix // .. with '09 TMNT-25 reissue; fabric change on robe  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvii // .. peg holes on feet are larger  (( 2013 ))

Minor paint applications are slightly different than the vintage releases, but not too different than the 2009 release. For some reason his weapons on this reissue seem ‘studier’ but maybe it’s just me.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xx // .. with '88 SPLINTER  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxi // .. with '88 SPLINTER ; paint on face varies (( 2013 ))

By the time i got to TRU this was the last reissue they had so i snatched it. His box got damaged so in part out of curiosity i cracked him open.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxii // .. with '97 NT: The NEXT MUTATION Splinter (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxiii // .. with '03 Splinter (( 2013 ))

This line will prolly be for completists & mega-fans, people that missed out on TMNT toys back in the day or the reissues from a few years ago, or for kids who want a taste of the vintage line their moms & dads played with.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxiv // .. with '07 TMNT movie Splinter (( 2013 ))

However in some regards at nearly 13 bucks a piece, these are pricier than the regular Nick Turtles line based on the current show. And in some cases these may be more pricier than some actual vintage figures out there of the main cast of TMNT from 3rd party dealers.You may as well get the loose, vintage equivalent figure if you just want one of those for display in your collection or to play with.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxv // .. with '12 Nickelodeon Splinter (( 2013 ))

Obvious & interesting extensions of this “CLASSIC” line is the reissue AGAIN of the ‘TMNT Party Wagon’ & the reissue AGAIN of the oddball 2003 ‘MECH-WRECKERS’ vehicles for Retro Raph and Leo. Each of those nearing the $50 – 60 price mark. If money’s not an issue and you want/ need all this stuff – by all means go for it.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxvi // .. eradicating the RAT KING (( 2013 ))

If not, wait out it for a few months – and hopefully prices will stabilize. If you are perfectly satisfied with your current collection of vintage figures, definitely pass on all this stuff and save some money.

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: “Stealth Shell in Pursuit” ; Raphael (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael i (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ..box i (( 2013 ))

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael ii (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael iii (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael iv (( 2013 ))

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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael vi (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael vii (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael ix / ..with 2012 NICK Raphael  (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael x  / .. with '03 MEGA BLOKS Raphael  (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xiii  / ..with '94 Mini-Mutant Raphael & '95 Mini-Mutant Original Movie Raphael  (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xiv  / ..with '08 Mini Mutants Extreme Sports Raph (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xv  / .. with  Raphael Assembly  (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xvi / .. with '03 MEGA BLOKS CASEY JONES (( 2013 ))

tOkKustom :: General Aguila // Blood-stone wash ; Signed by Kevin Michael Richardson & Andrew Modeen (( 2007 ))

"TMNT"   ::  General  Aguila, the Eagle    [[ Courtesy of Imagi/Weinstein/WB ]]

–>> Before there was General Aguila there was The Shredder. But before Kevin Michael Richardson became the intimidating voice of Saki in Nickelodeon’s TMNT T.V. iteration .. he was themonolithic voice of the evil Aguila in 2007’s “TMNT” film.

Tokka’s original, modified General Aguila figure from the TMNT movie line & the strongest & favourite of the Generals’ sculpts.

tOkKustom :: General Aguila //  Blood-stone wash ..touch-ups vii

San Diego Comic-Con 2012;"Go Green! With Lean, Mean, Ninja Team — Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (sneak peek)" panel, Kevin Michael Richardson  iv

Kevin Michael Richardson signed this at SDCC 2012. Apparently he was even unaware of the figure’s existence !!

tOkKustom :: General Aguila //  Blood-stone wash ; Signed by Kevin Michael Richardson & Andrew Modeen i (( 2007 ))

tOkKustom :: General Aguila //  Blood-stone wash ; Signed by Kevin Michael Richardson & Andrew Modeen ii (( 2007 ))

tOkKustom :: General Aguila //  Blood-stone wash ; Signed by Kevin Michael Richardson & Andrew Modeen iii (( 2007 ))

The figure is also signed by controversial comic writer and ling-time TMNT fan Andrew Modeen who also served as consultant on the film.

tOkKustom :: General Aguila //  Blood-stone wash ; Signed by Kevin Michael Richardson & Andrew Modeen iv (( 2007 ))

San Diego Comic-Con 2012;"Go Green! With Lean, Mean, Ninja Team — Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (sneak peek)" panel, Kevin Michael Richardson  - name plate

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San Diego Comic-Con 2012;"Go Green! With Lean, Mean, Ninja Team — Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (sneak peek)" panel, Kevin Michael Richardson  iSan Diego Comic-Con 2012;"Go Green! With Lean, Mean, Ninja Team — Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (sneak peek)" panel, Kevin Michael Richardson  ii

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**Kevin Michael Richardson ..from Aguila to Shredder **

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–>> Follow up to Machias and Jester’s post on Kevin M. Richardson as Nick TMNT’s new SHREDDER voice talent

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..let’s not forget Kevin’s over-the-top;TOWER of a role as the Stone-coldhearted General Aguila in 2007’s TMNT !! !!

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"TMNT"   ::  General  Aguila, the Eagle    [[ Courtesy of Imagi/Weinstein/WB ]]

” TMNT ” AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot } (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } i (( 2007 ))

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over-sized at 27″ x 40″

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } ii (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } v (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } / detail B  (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } / detail A  (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } / detail C  (( 2007 ))

" TMNT " AUSTRALIAN teaser poster { TMNT v. SPITEX & Foot  } / detail D  (( 2007 ))

"TMNT" Russia :: v. Spitex & Foot  (( 2007 ))

..alternate Russian version ..