NECA 1/4 Scale TMNT 1990's Turtles

[Droid747]

My calendars raphael has a dirty bandana but it is not bad and is less dirty then some of the bad ones I have seen. One question, his belt is loose/hanging down low(have not opened the box). Is the belt supposed to be glued on or do I just need to pull it up higher on the midsection once I open him.

 

[sj2106]

I thought Raphael was supposed to have a dirty bandana or have I got that wrong? I'm sure on the box pics it was dirty so I didn't think anything of it when mine was like that.

 

[Pro Design]

I might end up just keeping what I got. The really dirty Raphael I was able to scrape off the paint without hurting the bandana. But now it has like a shine to it since I scrubbed it. What do you recommend to mute the shine so it's more matte?

I've used acetone on the end of a Q-tip to lightly wipe across areas to take away some shine on other projects. You don't want to go crazy with it, you just want to use a little teeny bit and work at it in multiple light swipes over and over to get the effect. I would test it on the back to see how it looks first but it's an option I think might work.

Also some soft scrub on the end of a qtip working it around a little then use a wet paper towel to wipe off the residue should remove the shine and dull it a bit...

 

[batmanfan23]

It breaks my heart we'll never see these in 1/6. They look so amazing

 

[Shawpaw]

My calendars raphael has a dirty bandana but it is not bad and is less dirty then some of the bad ones I have seen. One question, his belt is loose/hanging down low(have not opened the box). Is the belt supposed to be glued on or do I just need to pull it up higher on the midsection once I open him.

I had a loose belt Raph too. It's easily adjustable though. I added some glue to make sure it stayed in place but it seems to stay without it once adjusted.

 

[Droid747]

I had a loose belt Raph too. It's easily adjustable though. I added some glue to make sure it stayed in place but it seems to stay without it once adjusted.

Thank you

 

[Snake Plissken]

I've used acetone on the end of a Q-tip to lightly wipe across areas to take away some shine on other projects. You don't want to go crazy with it, you just want to use a little teeny bit and work at it in multiple light swipes over and over to get the effect. I would test it on the back to see how it looks first but it's an option I think might work.

Also some soft scrub on the end of a qtip working it around a little then use a wet paper towel to wipe off the residue should remove the shine and dull it a bit...

I just know if I did that, I'll end up stripping the paint.

It breaks my heart we'll never see these in 1/6. They look so amazing

 

[Ninja4H]

Popcultcha updated shipping from 13th of April to the 30th then back to the 28th.

I hope we don't get this hassle with Leo...


Any update on the 'extras' packs?

 

[LuieB]

Just got mine in from Calendars. Dirty bandana and very loose torso, difficult to pose.


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[sj2106]

I'm still confused by all the talk of the dirty bandana, is that not how it is supposed to be? If not why does he have a dirty bandana in the pictures on the back of the box.

 

[RJ MacReady]

It breaks my heart we'll never see these in 1/6. They look so amazing

I think you will, but it will be a comic con exclusive a few years from now. Just a hunch.

 

[Monte Williams]

Bossa Nova Bob's Ice Cream Truck IV by Monte Williams, on Flickr​

 

[atexp80]

For those of you wanting a flat clear coat this one does the trick: https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-TS-80-Clear-Spray-Laquer/dp/B000ZVO3YS

Of course you'd need to mask the eyes but it is hands down the best clear I've come across. Dries fast too. Here's a before and after comparison from when I was doing my custom Wonder Woman.

 

[Bmaga123]

I'm still confused by all the talk of the dirty bandana, is that not how it is supposed to be? If not why does he have a dirty bandana in the pictures on the back of the box.

They are definitely supposed to have some dirt on them as seen in the actual movie!

 

[Snake Plissken]

For those of you wanting a flat clear coat this one does the trick: https://www.amazon.com/TAMIYA-TS-80-Clear-Spray-Laquer/dp/B000ZVO3YS

Of course you'd need to mask the eyes but it is hands down the best clear I've come across. Dries fast too. Here's a before and after comparison from when I was doing my custom Wonder Woman.
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How do you put that on. Just spray it or could you apply it with a brush or something?

It gets shiny when you try to rub off all that dirty gunk.

 

[stshammgod]

How do you put that on. Just spray it or could you apply it with a brush or something?

It gets shiny when you try to rub off all that dirty gunk.

It's just a spray. A little goes a long way.

 

[Snake Plissken]

It's just a spray. A little goes a long way.

Ah okay. I'm still debating on what to do. Maybe I'll order that, with some masking tape.

I guess just quick little peppering of it will do.

 

[atexp80]

Ah okay. I'm still debating on what to do. Maybe I'll order that, with some masking tape.

I guess just quick little peppering of it will do.

Yeah, a light spray and you'd be sorted. There are quite a few figures a light spray of that does wonders for. It helps remove that plastic sheen. Handy to have a can because a light application of it to many of NECA's figures makes such a huge difference.

 

[franpincho]

I'm personally fine with some imperfections in these, considering the price.

Got mine from Calendars today. The box is literally beat to ****, and I can see some dark, dirty looking spots on the bandana (Raph) but it's all good considering I paid $91-92 shipped?

All my boxes go to the trash anyway.

 

[Psycho50501]

I think you will, but it will be a comic con exclusive a few years from now. Just a hunch.

I'm Neca doesn't do 1/6. 6 inch yeah well see them as an SDCC exclusive next year.

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