NECA THE LAST RONIN (Unarmored) TMNT Action Figure Review

#neca #tmnt #thelastronin
NECA has done a great job with pretty much all of their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles products but will they be able to capture the stylized look of The Last Ronin?
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[@stormcloud3009]

“Mikey isn’t serious enough” Holding serious murder Michelangelo

[@Danbizzle1984]

My buddy's kid has been getting into NECA after I showed him some vs his playmates. He snagged this one from our local Target before I could -- even took some action figure photos. I can't even be mad.

[@rjzavala87]

Id let the kid know that theyre not meant for real playing with. Lol. Im sure your buddy is really happy you got their kid into 40 dollar figs.

[@Danbizzle1984]

@@rjzavala87 he's 12 so he just wants to take pictures. He payed for it himself. Also I got my buddy to go from Funko Pops to Storm Collectibles, he's stoked his kid loves good figures.

[@rjzavala87]

@@Danbizzle1984 storm figures really are cool. Wouldve loved to have all 5 ninjas from MK2 but i cant add more to my neca alien, predator, mythic legions and carnage collection

[@MikeyDLooffy]

It's funny how everyone's least favorite is Mikey, but he was the last one standing who avenged his family.

[@mre0w]

Mikey’s always been my favorite since I was a kid

[@Miripiri-ej2we]

Nah mikey was my favorite as a kid ngl

[@archmage7813]

He was the last one standing because writers just made him the last one standing, not because he'd actually survive and be the last one standing.

[@abdulrahmanlucero6551]

If Mikey stops joking around he'll be the best Ninja among the brothers as Master Splinter said once! Mikey is my favorite too! "You likey Mikey!"

[@qiperez3932]

@@archmage7813not just a random writer’s decision. Mikey is the most sensible one to be the last turtle, and has more interesting arc too

[@tombwady3330]

My least favorite is usually Mikey, but apparently he is secretly the most talented and would be an absolute beast if he was serious (Hence Last Ronin) so I think that's pretty cool about him

[@archmage7813]

He's an absolute beast when the writers ignore good writing and make him an absolute beast.

[@noelreynolds1196]

I don't care what anyone says, I love this figure. I picked it up yesterday and did some easy poses with it and he looked awesome. 8/10 figure

[@brenoferreiraferreira4409]

I had to answer your question because my least favorite is Leo and my favorite is Mike. I got the armored version and it's a very nice action figure. Thanks for the review Anthony.

[@omshiva3599]

An excellent review. Congratulations on reaching 200K subs. My least fav turtle is probably Raph since according to Playmates lore he has a shell as soft as chewing gum and the other turtles always have to bail him out of trouble because he has too many emotional issues.

[@grimmiller1222]

I just picked this up at my Walmart in the clearance section for $14.00 so happy I found it

[@josephelston895]

my least favorite (hot take) is mikey, i like that he’s the goofy one and i do like nunchucks, but most versions of him nowadays have him TOO goofy and everything, he never takes anything serious and he gets quite annoying

[@javebutler8143]

I can’t say I have a least favorite they’re all great and fit well together. But my personal favorite is definitely Raph

[@lazar0146]

Have you read the last ronin?

[@GamingWithFlash2024]

@@javebutler8143thank you for someone that finally agrees with I love Ralph to he’s definitely my most favorite I still love all the other turtles to though

[@OtterStudios-hp2pz]

@@javebutler8143yeah. His main personality trait is being angry… don’t dislike him at all or anything just my personal least fav

[@TheMattTrakker]

Yeah...the armored one is much better. I would really like to see neca make more of these figures with the different material/texture clothing articles on them, they do such a good job of representing that, it really makes these figures stand out on a shelf.

[@craigjuan5744]

I have the armored version and have yet to take it out of the box. But I am slowly considering getting this unarmored version of the Last Ronin. It looks good and the articulation seems alright. No deal breakers there. Unfortunately to answer your question, I have no least favorites among the TMNT. I like all four turtles equally. Their flaws stick out like a sore thumb, as do their strengths.

[@brockwtrs]

I have both this version and the armored version, and I have to say I'm a fan. NECA, really kills it with these releases. Donatello, which doesn't say too much because I like all of them. Never was the biggest turtles fan, but I always thought they were cool.

[@jarosbodytko6462]

Mikey used to be my favourite Turtle when I was a kid, but as a 40 y/o adult I have to say Donatello, hands down. Both of them remind me the most of me. I love joking around like Mikey and I’m definitely into, should I say, the less mature stuff like action figure collecting and reading comics, but like Donnie I’m also into putting stuff together, learning new things, a lot of scientific curiosity and looking at the world a bit more philosophically. They’re definitely the two Turtles I can relate to the most. Wish I had Leo’s sense of discipline when it comes to my artwork though. Raph…. I like red so… yay?

[@GamingMafia_id]

QOTD: Venus is my least favourite lol. Maybe Donnie from the four, but it's by no mean worst character out of the bunch, just a preference. Raph is my fave.

[@psyducklord6151]

Here's the order 1. Mikey 2. Raph 3. Leo 4. Donny

[@SP8inc]

I can't understand why modern sculptors don't know how to sculpt big shoulders. Take Tim Bruckner, a traditional sculptor, look at his Superman figure (DC direct). HUGE shoulders and chest, a V-shaped torso. That Superman will always be my favorite figure of him even without the modern articulation, because he actually looks like a superhero. A powerful superhero!

[@AnthonysCustoms]

You got me. I've been saying that for years. It's very strange.

[@epoc6477]

You pointed out some things about this figure thats giving me some second thoughts. The chest and the arms are throwing me off. I dont mind that neca sacrifices articulation for sculpt but they made some questionable decisions in those areas that make the sculpt and the articulation worse.

[@daviid_ee]

My least favorite turtle is Donatello, but I still like him. I loved his character in ride….much more cynical and funny. As for this figure, I love mine. Articulation isn’t strong, but it manages to pull off simple poses that still make for a strong display piece.

[@nlmarkas]

I love the figure and everything. Found one at Meijer for like, 36 bucks, I think? The only issue I took with him was the way they chose to do his elbows xD Not terrible, but I feel like it could've been done a little better... Oh, and the little kunai type things, only because I have no idea what to do with them =þ And then there's the nanchaku holster... Still, love it. Can't wait for the rest of the series. (Edit: You eventually listed every one of those things, of course lol) Also, if anyone can figure out where the hell you can store the kunai on him, please do tell 😮‍💨 (Edit #2: Oh snap, I forgot the damned QotD xÞ Uhh... It's actually difficult to say, because they're all great in their own ways... Although, each of themーwith •perhaps• the exception of Leoーhave their own obnoxious li'l idiosyncrasies... 🤔 I'm gonna' catch hell for this, but I guess I'll have to say it's a toss-up between Mikey and Raph. Mikey's a buffoon, and Raphael tries too hard to be angsty and brooding... Then again, he is a tennager 😮‍💨 ≈sigh≈... Sai.)

[@FREKKI]

I don’t collect any Turtles but I’m going to get this guy because he looks so damn sweet! Probably throw him in with my Gargoyles. Least favorite Turtle is Leo because he’s always pooping on everyone’s fun. He’s the Cyclops of TMNT!

[@jesusdavidmartinezsilveyra3983]

I didn't even realized the ribs and chest thing, still want it though, this neca figures just keep getting better.

[@joehodgson9217]

Least favorite ninja turtles is easy, and I am going to apply the same logic I was using when I was 4: It's Donatello. And it's because he has a stick for a weapon. Everyone else gets a cool weapon. Even Splinter has that blade hidden in his walking stick, except Don who just has a stick. Lame.

[@KratosEdits935]

Least is donni 3rd is Leo second is Mikey first is Ralph

[@hannahsaphire7643]

Least favorite would be Donatello because he doesn’t stand out and the purple. Great review Anthony😘💯❤️

[@popculturehero]

I just picked this one up because of the robo security dog. Also it's nice to have a more traditional look for the last Ronin.

[@Kuanos_]

My last favorite turtle is Donatello because he wear the purple, nothing personal but I like the other colors most. NECA does a thousand times better visual job than ML that it would be amazing to have marvel figures doing by NECA. I like that you review their figures! 👍

[@cincila6981]

The new Guardians wave doesn’t have much paint either

[@Malefikar]

1. Leonardo 2. Michelangelo Two of my favorite turtles.

[@bsilk5500]

Least favorite has gotta be Mikey, the goofball trope has gotten so annoying for me I can’t stand it. Also congrats again for 200k! Been a huge fan for a while🤘🏼

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Much appreciated

[@MisterSouji]

Honestly, I'd say Leo is my least favorite, but it's not like I dislike him. Mikey is close, but I like how he contrasts the rest of the team. Granted, nunchaku are garbage weapons.

[@FireBomberBassist]

Donnie is my least but its not that serious cause I do like all 4.

[@CyborgSodaCollects]

This is a top ten release of last year no doubt. I bought both. Least favorite was Mikey...he just the jokester with potential. 32.99 at Walmart or Target.

[@Novapoid]

Thanks to Anthony I finally realize why this release looks OFF to me: it's the narrow chest and the lack of thicness in the biceps. I think I prefer the armored version just because of this. Still a good release but it could've been stellar.

[@raidenkeify]

Least favorite is actually Leo since he was always my brothers mikey and Raph have always been my favorite

[@NinJa-qr1sp]

Leonardo is my 4th fav turtle

[@NecoLumi]

Excited to see your armored version

[@AnthonysCustoms]

no luck finding one yet

[@jacksonthomas7214]

I'm looking for the Donnie slander waiting to pounce 😤🤬

[@Outshined93]

my least fav turtle by far is Cuff from Rocky ll

[@rishav-2749]

6:52- (The written text).That's what she said

[@GILGAMASK5677]

bro said Mikey was not so serious while holding an old serious Michelangelo 💀💀💀💀

[@AnthonysCustoms]

are you not familiar with their characters?

[@GILGAMASK5677]

@@AnthonysCustoms I am, just yknow it's Ironic how Mikey ended up the way he did in "The Last Ronin" comic series

[@AnthonysCustoms]

i think they did that because it wasnt expected.

[@user-gv5te9ql1k]

And idk why become least like mikey he has the tragic sadest and extremely good comic series the last ronin and ae know know that hill last the longest becuase hes the last ronin and hes a funny character ecspily tmnt 2012

[@redboone1509]

I like all the brothers equally except Raph (hes my fav) I would have to say the 5th turtle Venus de Milo is my least favorite. That whole show was a joke

[@davstard]

My favorite to least favorite: Mikey, Raph, Donnie, Leo.

[@Maddcustoms7]

The armored version is even better

[@user-ne1bo3fj7y]

About the muscles part... it's a turtle why would it have muscles like a human?

[@XMD-ci2py]

I wasn’t ever that big of a fan of Leonardo it’s not that I don’t like him I just like the other turtles more

[@thebootlegexecutioner1797]

Donnie is my least favorite, the shows tend to not let him fight with the others as often because they need Donnie to disarm a bomb or stuff like that.

[@tombaker6968]

Are you going to acquire the mcfarlane Dark Knight figures ? I would like to pre order them but i am waiting for a solid review

[@AnthonysCustoms]

definitely batman and joker. maybe all 4. havent decided yet.

[@jonsalnick507]

When I was a kid Donny because he was a nerd. As an adult Leo because he's a goody two shoes.

[@superjam18]

I purchased the unarmored version even though i wanted the armored version initially but i like it anyway and I might pass on the armored version.

[@Hilltopperpete]

I don’t like Raphael as much in the newer iterations, where his “thing” is just being a hothead for no reason.

[@jeremiahjordan4422]

Leonardo is my least favorite. He feels kinda one dimensional compared to the other three.

[@reven148]

Least favourite is donatello, how can you say Mikey is the least serious your literally holding the serious incarnation of him lol

[@stilz]

Raph is my least favorite. Great review as always

[@SondicoDenann]

The Last Ronin is well worth a read, pick it up if you have the time!

[@Private.Portal]

Says Mikey is his least favorite turtle because he "isn't serious enough", I dare you to read the Last Ronin....

[@AnthonysCustoms]

thats one isolated story out of 40 plus years

[@MadCaddyStandard]

Donatello is my least. Always has been. he was a nerd! Raph always

[@Rivera2099]

There is no least favorite turtle my friend 😂😂

[@julianhayden9961]

Least favorite is Raph because he can’t control his anger

[@goldencash4]

Least favorite turtle is slash

[@pants989]

Leo is my least favorite but I really like them all so I don't even like picking one. I'm basing my opinion mostly on my childhood memories of the old cartoon.

[@warpfrenzy]

Darwin should have a black hood with all the decapitations.

[@psi-judgesanderson6983]

Does the back of the mask detach like the other figure?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

the bandana? the knot? seems like it would. i didn't try though.

[@psi-judgesanderson6983]

@@AnthonysCustoms yea the knot on the back? I'm wondering if you can head swap between the two figures and still use the hood?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

i dont remember if this bandana posed. if it did, it should pop right out. if it didnt, you might have to fight some glue but it should still be able to be coaxed

[@alejandrogonzalez7129]

My least favorite is Ralphael, that attitude is just too much. I do have a question, Anthony. Is there a way to correct the double ball peg on this figure (or the armored one, as they have the same issue)? Would trimming the peg to make it thinner work?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

it would but just be careful to not make it too fragile.

[@chevy-is-a-good-boy]

Love this design and NECA's work. Topless Michelangelo is so much more interesting than the hooded version, comes across like a hobo 😄

[@BigCRichy]

Never got my venom feet 😔

[@AnthonysCustoms]

You probably ordered at the end of the sale. Orders are filled in the order they were received.

[@sdog5823]

When is Darwin gonna lose HIS head!

[@miguelc2164]

Love mikey and hate Ralph

[@troubledturtle2332]

Venus is my least favorite .

[@ClanLeader7606]

Do you plan on reviewing the new preds like elder warrior and snake

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Maybe. If they send review samples for sure. Idk if I have to buy them. They aren't my favorite.

[@yoScott53]

Donatello is my least fav. My favs are leo and mikey.

[@piggyv4972]

Raphael. He may be "badass", but he's definitely the least likeable; prone to anger, impulsive and reactionary. ,

[@juanitoysusclonosaurios9783]

Leonardo ....

[@krazikrucial707]

Ooh, sorry. Leo is definitely lowest of the four. He’s generally pretty flat with the WWMSD (What would Master Splinter do?).

[@DuplicitousDark]

least favorite Donatello. He's usually the strongest in the video games though.

[@El_Flinto]

My least favourite Turtle is Leo

[@bee-beargaming]

Mikey is my least favorite bc I'm not that big a fan of orange. Painting with orange is terrible

[@darylldoria792]

michael angelo

[@user-gv5te9ql1k]

Idk there all good

[@Voolee2196]

Darwin has reached a point where its so bad its good lol

[@Rebelxstudios]

For me it was Leonardo. I always found hum to be too much of a goody two shoes.

[@miniplasticmultiverse]

Mikey has always been my least favourite, but The Last Ronin goes a long way to changing my mind on that!?

[@benh.1591]

Leonardo is obviously the most boring turtle. I would wanna hang with Mikey, work out with Raph and Donnie can hook me up with a 3D hologram home theater, but Leo can't do anything but preach. 😴

[@DanB.0]

Support

[@RichardAcevedo2814]

lol why in the hell would leonardo be the best?! Wouldn't most ppl say mikey or raph?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

No

[@dakotaneitzel7370]

Least favorite Leo

[@kevin64573]

Any closer to getting the Venom feet orders fulfilled?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Are you suggesting I just stopped filling orders after filling them for months?

[@kevin64573]

@AnthonysCustoms Not at all. I know you had a delay because someone turned in a grievance to PayPal. Just wondering if you're back on track?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Gotcha. Once that delay was resolved, I continued filling orders. There were just that many orders.

[@Ryanisreal55]

My least favorite is Leo

[@bonslurpenstein]

Leonardo

[@johnnygat6443]

For my least favorite I'm gonna say Raphael cuz I don't like his weapons

[@frikitiki5403]

You going for the haulathon toon turtle two packs?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

I haven't seen that announcement

[@frikitiki5403]

@@AnthonysCustoms they're hitting target shelves now and online next month. They have the turtles as toddlers in an accessory pack and a bunch of extreme deep cut tertiary characters like the other human gang members to bebop and rocksteady

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Have they been shown online by neca? I can't find them

[@frikitiki5403]

@@AnthonysCustoms I haven't found anything official, but buyers have been posting their hauls on social media in the past few days.

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Interesting

[@MADMONEYMAN5000]

Michelangelo is my least favorite turtle

[@mando_lav2921]

Donnie

[@EckerKyle]

Raph is my least favorite

[@PixelzNcreatureZ]

Wouldn't the sides be part of his shell?

[@AnthonysCustoms]

Yes

[@LandofMert76]

Donatelo. Just because I like the other three more

[@JN_KR20]

Donatello

[@DinnerMintsOG]

Donatello I've just never liked him

[@Commanderfox945]

Donatello is my least favorite

[@baljazz]

Leonardo is my least favorite.