Playmates Toys 6" Leonardo vs Rocksteady and Michelangelo vs Bebop 2-Pack Images

[Batman1701]

Okay, not gonna lie . . . the blimp?  THAT is something I might pick up.
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Mostly because I think it could EASILY be modded/customized into a cartoon-accurate rendition, for use with the NECA TMNT.

[Batman1701]

Wait.
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Wait a minute.
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WAIT A @#$%ING MINUTE.
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THAT.  IS.  NOT.  THE. TURTLE BLIMP!!
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Or rather, that is not the GLIDER from the original Turtle Blimp.  THAT is the glider from TB toy released for the 2012 CGI cartoon!
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As seen in the image below, the classic glider had upper wings that clipped to the balloon, and lower wings with engines on the side beneath the pilot seat.  It looked . . . well, a LOT like the blimp from the original cartoon.
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THIS ISN'T A TRUE RERELEASE!!  The only rerelease of the original toy is the balloon.  The glider?  That's just a crappy reissue from less than a decade ago.
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What kind of lazy, half-@$$, cobbled together bull$#!+ is THIS?!?  Constant reissues and lazy reuse are one thing, but HALF a reissue?  That's an ENTIRELY new low, Playmates!! WTELF!! 

[Batman1701]

Seriously, I mean it, HOLY $#!+ is this a scam!!
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Taking out the bombs, I can . . . ALMOST get. "No bomb toys for kids" is moronic, overprotective, nanny-state, "THINK OF DA CHILDWEN!!1!" BS (not like there aren't PLENTY of toys with bombs and missiles and military weapons), and it's ESPECIALLY stupid when this is a line SPECIFICALLY targeting the nostalgia market, aimed at older people who grew up with the original toys and maybe want to replace damaged or lost pieces, or want to share that classic experience with their kids, BUT . . . I at least get it.  Fine, no bombs.
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And no bombs means you gotta change the box art, move some stuff around so they aren't throwing bombs, cool, makes sense.  "Get 'em!" is a uncreative, slack-@$$ writing as a line replacement, but whatever.
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But to completely redraw the original box art to replace the old glider with the new one?  To deliberately attempt to erase the memory of the old toy by implicitly saying "no no, it's the same thing, look, just like you remember, original art and everything!" like they didn't just toss you a phony imitation of the classic piece?  And then to officially call it a "retro reissue" like it's the same toy you remember from the 1980s, and not a developed-30-some-years-later, lower quality copycat from a different series?  Essentially a KNOCKOFF of the classic toy you ACTUALLY wanted?
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That's not just lazy and cheap, and it's not just insulting to the retro collectors' intelligence, IT'S @#$%ING BAIT AND SWITCH.

[JayC]

Earlier this month we showed you the official images for the first two 6" TMNT Vs Cobra Kai 2-Packs from Playmates Toys which included Michelangelo vs Danny Larusso and Donatello vs Johnny Lawrence.

Well now we have the official images for the two remaining sets being released which includes Leonardo vs Miguel and Raphael vs John Kreese. Look for these two sets to hit Target stores soon.

[Roadpigmaster]

1 hour ago, JayC said:

Earlier this month we showed you the official images for the first two 6" TMNT Vs Cobra Kai 2-Packs from Playmates Toys which included Michelangelo vs Danny Larusso and Donatello vs Johnny Lawrence.

Well now we have the official images for the two remaining sets being released which includes Leonardo vs Miguel and Raphael vs John Kreese. Look for these two sets to hit Target stores soon.

I certainly like the figures of Karate Kid because they look WAY better from the 80s figures...

[MagnaPrime]

Okay I'm glad someone else was able to explain what was up.  I still have the blimp and glider, minus a couple accessories, and this just didn't look at all like mine.

[JayC]

On 10/17/2021 at 10:16 AM, JayC said:

Earlier this month we showed you the official images for the first two 6" TMNT Vs Cobra Kai 2-Packs from Playmates Toys which included Michelangelo vs Danny Larusso and Donatello vs Johnny Lawrence.

Well now we have the official images for the two remaining sets being released which includes Leonardo vs Miguel and Raphael vs John Kreese. Look for these two sets to hit Target stores soon.

UPDATE: These are available on Amazon.com now as well. Make sure you select Amazon and not second party sellers.

[JangDangus]

It was in stock when I first checked now it's like $90 from a third party seller! ARGH! I should have bought it when I had the chance  

[Batfreak87]

For me these are a big pass as they look a little too cartoony. 

[Batfreak87]

On 10/16/2021 at 6:04 PM, JayC said:

Shown below are the official images for the new TMNT Retro Turtle Blimp Reissue from Playmates Toys. The cost is $34.97. This has been available on Walmart's website off and on today but is currently listed as sold out.

This looks awesome but is not exactly like the original. 

[toynewman]

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Product Features

Based on the classic TMNT vehicle
Features 80's authentic decoration
Sits six figures comfortably (sold separately)
Comes with built-in weapons

Box Contents

Party Wagon vehicle
2 Wacko bombs

[toynewman]

Shown below is the new Playmates Toys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Turtle Blimp Vehicle is available for pre-order from our sponsor Entertainment Earth with a suggested retail price of $39.99.

[Roadpigmaster]

39 minutes ago, toynewman said:

Shown below is the new Playmates Toys Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Classic Turtle Blimp Vehicle is available for pre-order from our sponsor Entertainment Earth with a suggested retail price of $39.99.

New? This is not the same one from Walmart like a year or two ago? I still didn't unbox mine which my wife gave as a gift...

[toynewman]

29 minutes ago, Roadpigmaster said:

New? This is not the same one from Walmart like a year or two ago? I still didn't unbox mine which my wife gave as a gift...

New to me.....so yes new LOL

[TheOtakuX]

Ugh, still the mashup of the original and 2012 blimp. Wake me if they ever decide to reissue the actual original Turtle Blimp.