TMNT (teenage mutant ninja turtles)

[goatchumby]

I ever tell ya' how much I like shopping for TMNT at Target?

 

[Garlador]

I ever tell ya' how much I like shopping for TMNT at Target?

Geez. And here I was thinking Konami was out of their minds selling a $150 collectors edition of 30 year-old games with $20 work of lootcrate knickknacks.

I underestimated Turtle Power.

 

[MyenShi]

It was kind of difficult finding it on the site for some reason so here's the link for the NECA farm two pack. Still in stock as of this post.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 Movie) -7” Scale-Action Figure – April O’Neil & Casey Jones Farm 2 Pack

 

[sabin23]

Yeah that is just a bunch of tchotchke stuff that probably costs $5 to actually manufacture. I got out of buying collectors editions for games years ago once I started getting into 1/6 and other collectibles. Limited Run is probably the biggest offender these days with the ridiculously priced collectors editions they put out with stuff like non-functioning decorative metal replica game carts, key chains, and folded-up posters.

If the diorama was more compelling (like an actual statue) I'd probably bite.

But I agree, not worth the $110 premium.

As you mentioned, my standards have changed on these video game collector's editions once I started getting into 1/6 and higher-end collectibles.

 

[goatchumby]

IMO, the Cowabunga Limited Edition is all about that art book. If done well, it could be a proper production time capsule for all the previous turtles games and that sounds like a dream to me. I'll be at the mercy of eBay if I can't snag the Switch LE version to get one.

 

[BurningRage]

I was able to order it at amazon yesterday. Fugitoid up for order at BBTS.

 

[MyenShi]

IMO, the Cowabunga Limited Edition is all about that art book. If done well, it could be a proper production time capsule for all the previous turtles games and that sounds like a dream to me. I'll be at the mercy of eBay if I can't snag the Switch LE version to get one.

Hopefully you can get it.

I agree, video game limited editions are usually overpriced but this one only feels slightly so. The game itself is $40 and while everything else doesn't amount to a $110 value intrinsically, they'd all cost that or more individually at retail.

It just doesn't feel like a great value if you don't want any of it. But the art book is key because a nice compendium type art book like that would usually not be cheap on its own.

It's not available online at Best Buy at the moment but it's listed. It's not a Target exclusive so you may be able to get it elsewhere.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/teenag...ition-nintendo-switch/6505858.p?skuId=6505858

 

[dukefett]

Yeah the book was the only thing I wanted but I'm not blowing $150 to get it. I'll look at a scan some day lol

 

[ACalica917]

Yeah the book was the only thing I wanted but I'm not blowing $150 to get it. I'll look at a scan some day lol

Better yet, why don’t they release a proper full-sized version of the Art Book? I know the Guardians of the Galaxy Video Game Collector’s Edition included a mini art book and then they released a longer full-sized art book later.

 

[Brett Banner]

I dunno, the art book doesn’t look all that special to me

 

[LiamNeesons112]

I was rummaging through a bunch of old boxes out in the patio today and I came across my old TMNT Fan Club Kit from ‘89!

 

[MyenShi]

I was rummaging through a bunch of old boxes out in the patio today and I came across my old TMNT Fan Club Kit from ‘89! View attachment 573624
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You should get it professionally framed.

 

[LiamNeesons112]

You should get it professionally framed.

That’s a really good idea. I’m going to have to look into that.

 

[MyenShi]

That’s a really good idea. I’m going to have to look into that.

Best way to preserve it. Go to a well reviewed independent framer and not a big store like Michael’s. UV acrylic and acid free materials will cost a little more, but it’s the best way to keep everything safe.

Looks like everything is in pretty good shape and there’s a lot of sentimental value so it’d be worth doing. Plus it would look great displayed on the wall.

 

[LiamNeesons112]

Best way to preserve it. Go to a well reviewed independent framer and not a big store like Michael’s. UV acrylic and acid free materials will cost a little more, but it’s the best way to keep everything safe.

Looks like everything is in pretty good shape and there’s a lot of sentimental value so it’d be worth doing. Plus it would look great displayed on the wall.

Thank you very much for the pointers. I’ll definitely be looking for a smaller local business that does framing. I agree, this kit would look amazing hanging on a wall!

 

[K1LLJOY]

April as The Bride.

 

[goatchumby]

Interesting. She came out just a little bit different than I expected.

 

[budafett]

Her knees are an improvement.

 

[takuGuy]

Nothing about her really screams April to me.

 

[MyenShi]

Nothing about her really screams April to me.

It’s literally Judith Hoag.