tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post3606756613892379678..comments2024-03-25T19:59:34.912-04:00Comments on The Toy Box: Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Series 1 (Playmates Toys)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post-86124006450394784942013-04-27T22:15:37.557-04:002013-04-27T22:15:37.557-04:00thanks for the quick reply!thanks for the quick reply!Matt K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04418443570254723279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post-19992316774401570112013-04-27T18:03:26.186-04:002013-04-27T18:03:26.186-04:00Great question!
The ones with the stickers were r...Great question!<br /><br />The ones with the stickers were released first. However, shortly after product began hitting the streets, Playmates released the figures without the sticker (also during the first production run). Probably as a cost saving measure. This was also not limited to the four Turtles. We have seen all the other first series figures without stickers as well. Though we don't expect that a figure with or without a sticker will change the value much as you could easily buy two with a sticker, and peel one off as a variant.<br /><br />The best way to tell if your figure is from the first or second production run is to look at the bottom of the package. Specifically the exterior of the package below the figure's feet. The first production run has three safety marks on it - A "C", an "E", and a red "no" 0-3 circle. The second run of these figures inclue all the above as well as an odd shapped one that looks like two half circles and a squiqly line coming out of it. It's hard to describe, but you'll know it if you see it. The actual warning text on the second production run now takes up five lines as opposed to the two lines it took up on the first run due to the amount of space available for it with the additional safety logo.<br /><br />We've updated our post with a photo and more information based on your question. Hope this helps.The Toy Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388826499722972069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post-81586701908736834612013-04-26T20:58:46.930-04:002013-04-26T20:58:46.930-04:00I've noticed that some of the original 4 turtl...I've noticed that some of the original 4 turtles have the "includes Ninja Arsenal" sticker on the front, and some do not. Which was released first?<br /><br />thanksmattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post-42796946385525986512012-08-13T20:48:38.715-04:002012-08-13T20:48:38.715-04:00As a whole, the Kraang figure looks great, but as ...As a whole, the Kraang figure looks great, but as an action figure, he just doesn't make the grade. Our completest menatility means we have to have one of these (okay, we're really up to eight) for our collection, but that doesn't mean we're necessarily happy with it.<br /><br />While pegs for the most part still remain empty at local stores, we've definitley noticed that when restocking does occurs that he sticks around slightly longer than he used to. How long this lasts is another story.<br /><br />Despite Turtle mania slowly but surly building up again, it still remains to be seen if the younger generation that the show is targeted at will bite. The show is still over forty days away from airing, and with that said, we can't help but think that Playmates jumped the gun a little with their launch date of the toys.<br /><br />While there are a lot of "adults" grabbing these toys up for now, the future of this line is depending on a whole new generation of Turtle fans getting hooked. Let's hope they do.The Toy Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15388826499722972069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6465846926358835088.post-16749405921241556922012-08-13T18:08:22.502-04:002012-08-13T18:08:22.502-04:00I just picked up all four turtles the other day. I...I just picked up all four turtles the other day. I absolutely love these action figures! My one complaint about them is that I would have liked to see some ankle articulation on the turtles. After reading what you have here, I'm glad that I did not pick up a Kraang. No leg articulation?! No good...Taylor Lymberyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09357441113374534462noreply@blogger.com