TMNT (teenage mutant ninja turtles)

sallah said:

Well, apparently they aren't for everybody... but I quite like the new Classics 1990 Movie figures.



Posted a full review today... Over 100 pics and a lengthy video review here: Playmates Classic Collection 1990 Movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review

Sallah

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NICE

Definitely want these. Just haven't made it to TRU yet. Raph seems to be the best, really nailed his expression. For me, Leo is the weakest. Strange choice on a facial expression for him.

Here's my look at the 1990 Movie Donatello. My favorite turtle. He isn't perfect but I think he looks great in my TMNT collection. Hope you enjoy!

Alright, I tried my hand at making these better with paint apps and little mods. This is what Playmates SHOULD have done. The shells aren't as dark as the pictures suggest.

Much better

Looks better, but the green is too light, IMO. I like the front of the shell and how "dirty" it looks, which is great. I would've kept the original dark color of the arms,legs, and head and just added a blackwash and a little light yellow/green (mixture) on the arms and thighs, like the original prototype.

Shawpaw rules! Can't wait till these arrive in the uk in about 6 years.

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I hope we get'em here in AUS too.

Those repaints look great. Shells are nice n shiny.
I tried to do a down n dirty repaint in Nick Raph. When it was finished I realized that I just don't possess the talent that some of you guys have. Mine just ended up looking like an old toy that was now a bit mingin' (technical term).
So yeah, great work there. Lovin how those turned out.

I really like those 1990 movie turtles. I grew up watching that movie. I may have to hit up my two local TRUs and see if they have them.

sallah said:

Well, apparently they aren't for everybody... but I quite like the new Classics 1990 Movie figures.



Posted a full review today... Over 100 pics and a lengthy video review here: Playmates Classic Collection 1990 Movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review

Sallah

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Cool! What happened to Leo's facial expression though?!

Leo is letting out a botty burp. Maybe he **** his shell.

Looks like they went with the face Leo makes when shredder has the spear at his throat.. Don't know why they went for that look.

Definitely an odd choice. Poor Donnie looks the goofiest. ugh

Shawpaw said:

Definitely an odd choice. Poor Donnie looks the goofiest. ugh

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Yeah Donny and Leo look the oddest lol

Sent from the Cockpit of the Millenium Falcon

Agreed. I was really excited about these figures, but the facial expressions on Leo and Don are really off putting

Leo's sculpt seems to be based off of the closing scene with Shredder, the publicity stills used for print at the time, and the Tom Spina restored costume-



Don's expression is based on the exagerrated lip movements the mask featured in the film, particularly the extended lower lip-



I personally find it pretty impressive that they took the time to try and match each distinctive Turtle mask from the film when generic looks for each would have probably sufficed for most buyers. Shows they cared about making these accurate in the sculpting department...

Sallah

greygoose said:

Cool! What happened to Leo's facial expression though?!

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That moment in the original movie where he mumbles "Splinter" has always made me chuckle ever since I was a kid

It also looks like they based them somewhat on the expressions of the original figures.

Verbal21 said:

That moment in the original movie where he mumbles "Splinter" has always made me chuckle ever since I was a kid

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Ha ha ha, me too man!

I'll probably pick up a set if I can catch the group at TRU.