Playmates seemed to have say in what other companies produced TMNT, and what they could produce. That's where the "no competing in the toy aisle" came in. I'm wondering if that right transfers to Mattel.
There's a Youtube video with Brian Flynn that was posted Friday where he said he was optimistic that they can continue doing what they're doing, but he would need to discuss with the new master license holder. He's already been talking with Paramount.