History of Leonardo Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure Box Set Video Review

[@aqualiens4080]

This is a fun one to revisit from Pixel Dan. I don't know of too many other channels that ever took a look at this set. This set is just such an absolute oddity among TMNT products. It was an experiment in moving toward more of the collector demographic, and it seems like it failed at the time, because Playmates never did it again with any of the other Turtles. The belt missing from the Movie Star Leo was always so weird and unexplainable to me. Also, the lower leg portions of the Fast Forward Leo are backwards, as you can see that his calves are out front. Strange.

[@Coopiss]

If you look at every ninja turtle action figure face, they generally have the same face. Donnie always has a closed mouth, Leo has a toothy frown, Mikey is always smiling, and raph always has a snarl

[@BakedBeansBeefy]

Real

[@Stephon302]

Totally agree , Movie Star Ninja Turtles were so awesome back in the day!! It was like a step up visually, and made the original figures feel dated.

[@CattyMintgum]

When you think about it, the 2007 Tmnt figure was the most articulated figure they ever made besides the Classics, And knowing how they are today, Cheaping out on most figures, they were probably lying about that.

[@aidenwilliams4449]

All I got to say is f*ck China

[@AniW2x4]

@@Justthatalien wait, you serious?

[@AniW2x4]

@@Justthatalien wow, that's awesome! What an amazing find. Cheers, I worked hard on it

[@Musiclover19]

Just that guy. I call BS, none came with the 2007 CGI Leo figure.

[@Musiclover19]

Just that guy If the symbols at the top are the same than yeah maybe someone switch the figures. Which would be strange as I think those 2007 figures are fairly sought after by collectors, but maybe I’m wrong

[@somacruz7759]

I hope we get a History of Raphael set :) He's my favorite turtle.

[@somacruz7759]

@ντασις tv t v :D

[@ynorb9573]

How about all of them

[@BabarBaig41]

Mine fav is donnatello

[@AniW2x4]

Same here

[@-Hail-15]

Me too

[@isidora1299]

I wish they did this with the other turtles it would have been a great way for newer fans to get the older figures like the 2003 turtles or the movie stars

[@RochelleWilliamsreads]

You know what would have made this set even better would be if each figure had an individual interlocking stand. That way you could use an extra stand for the missing figure, and if they did another box set for each of the other 3, you could arrange them chronologically instead of just by character. But that would have cost extra.

[@bricksmisereatur7946]

I'm surprised playmates didn't take a fan's 2007 movie Leonardo and make a mould from it because those figures still exist.

[@Gunnerererer]

Playmates cant just take somebody’s figure. And no they would not be able to make a mold off of 1 figure. They would need the original mold, and again that got destroyed.

[@krx50]

This is probably a coincidence, but you kinda sound like Leo from the 2003 series

[@Ninjagowolf]

how?

[@krx50]

just similar in tone of voice and slight raspiness, at least in my opinion

[@vincentprice9156]

wow he does too lol

[@thatmygrain7053]

I don't think so. ⌚⏰📡📠📟📻🔊📢📣🔒🔊🔓☎🔕📥🔧📥💵🔧💴💊🔨🚬🚪🚿🔌🔧🚿💣💣🔧💣🔩🔧🔧🔪🔪🔌🔅🔋

[@ninjanicktf9768]

He kind of does.

[@davidmcbride8514]

The display set up is really great but honestly I have no interest in collecting this set. Since I have been a collector from the beginning, I have all of these figures except for the newest movie Leo because I can't stand that movie. What I really would like is a rerelease of the original Movie Star Turtle figures like Playmates is doing with the original 80s toy line. The fact that Leo doesn't come with a belt is an extra drawback for me with this set.

[@leonellizarraga399]

movie star Leo looks like a chinese bootleg

[@callofdutynerd1564]

He dose

[@kidwajagstang]

Actually, it looks just like the original, but shows how bad his facial expression is. Michaelangelo was the best looking of the original Movie Star Turtles figures as his bandana rested on his shoulders and his face had a neutral expression. The thing that most annoys me is his lack of belt.

[@jamesoblivion]

@@kidwajagstang Different color, no spots, hard plastic...he really does resemble the bootleg Movie Star Leo more than the original.

[@burningsky84]

I passed on this set because he didn't have the movie syle belt the original had. Every other figure had a belt in this set. Who dropped the ball?

[@aidenwilliams4449]

He does

[@jonathanmiller3622]

The original vintage release has a leg tooling difference, as well as the 2003 figure. This was likely done to make them fit onto the bases.

[@flip1sba]

My favorite "Turtle"! The Fox Kids version is the best looking one.

[@DXKramer]

Five years later, and the re-release of the Movie Star TMNT has Leo with his belt.

[@armisael82]

Also missing on this lineup is the Leonardo from the super-mutants anime, the dragon armor and the super mutant transformation, still I remember seeing this at TRU, I regret not getting it.

[@MiniPainterGamerDadD20]

Anyone remember the X-Men boxed set where all the figures were permanently attached to the display? Man I remember returning it the next day at Toys R Us with my parents and there being like 3 other people in line returning them.

[@00Venkman]

+Chris Rogers I remember that, my older brother had it. I was 7 years younger than him so you can imagine that eventually I ended up removing them (breaking them off) from their displays. They didn't even have articulation. But it looked awesome.

[@CoolXer0]

Every year for my birthday I try to buy myself a new TMNT figure to keep a childhood tradition alive. This year, I'll keep an eye out for this!

[@mrjjthor]

I'm a huge TMNT fan. Stumbled upon a box at Toys R Us today so I bought one.

[@iKarnageV]

I thought the CG-i film was from 2007?

[@franciscogonzalez1110]

+iKarnage 201V2.0 Correct 2007 not 2006

[@jacobmason9503]

I thought it was from a 007

[@jacobmason9503]

I thought it was from a 2007 movie to

[@pokelex5044]

it is

[@anthonyaddison2383]

So I’m guessing that the action figures release just a bit before the CGI movie came out in 2007.

[@Sergevantes]

The missing Movie Star Leo's belt is really bad, but otherwise is a really great collector's item, specially to get some of the more rare ones like the Next Mutation and the Fast Forward versions. As a little fact of nitpicking, I'd add that if I'm not mistaken, the Next Mutation ones were also rubbery like the Moviestar ones, and this pack's version seems to be hard plastic aswell; and also, the Fast Forward's weapons looked like they were made with transparent colored plastic on the original ones, and these versions are flat colored. Nitpicking, I know. Still, a great chance to have a really cool add to the collection, the display bases are awesome. I hope they made a Raphael release too!

[@Alexx1083]

Very interesting set! It's funny they planned out connectability. All you'll have to do is...clear a space. A super, SUPER long space. Like, a whole wall! On the other hand, if I were ONLY collecting TMNT, I'd say this would be worth clearing the space for. Weird thing is that, awhile ago, I might have been annoyed with them being screwed in, but I actually like the idea! I mean, you can get them out if you want, but if you don't - no worries about them falling off the display! I also like that you can separate the bases as well, though I feel like they should have all had those connector pegs rather than being screwed together. (On the other hand, it's not like you'll want to mess up the order they're in). Sad to see Movie Leo doesn't have his belt or spots! Perhaps that's another factory mold problem? Can't see any other reason why they'd skip it. They also made the Fast Forward Leo without the clear blue swords, I see. Beyond that, if I had the room: I'd say this is a really cool set! I might - maybe, just maybe - break for a History or Raph set. I mean, I've already almost got a history of Raph just from my collecting habits, but I wouldn't mind the display.

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

The Henson movie Leo didn't have the spots on the actual costume, which is what Playmates was going for in response to Neca's far more screen accurate version, because the spots on the original release figure were exclusive to the toyline adapting the films, not unlike the toyline of the 1987 cartoon Turtles not entirely replicating the look of the animation due to it being the inaugural transition from cell-shaded 2D cartoon drawn by Murakami (later recognized for his work on the 2003 Teen Titans cartoon)-Wolf-Swenson to a three-demensional posable figure trying to recapture the asthetics of that campy source material. Later incartions improved on accuracy as much as Playmates was willing to afford, although to do so, they skimped on genuine replay value, since even these Collector Edition sets are still inherently toys & toys are meant to be "well-loved"/played with, unless they're being used strictly for diorama display purposes.

[@aoinatafanboy84]

Actually, That's NOT the Fast Forward Leo artwork on the back. It's a different image from the 2003 series.

[@aoinatafanboy84]

Coolkid102 & wildplaygames wrong. There were drastic differences. Not as big when it was back to the sewers but they did make a couple.

[@aoinatafanboy84]

Coolkid102 & wildplaygames the tone was lighter and their color was a bit brighter. They also didnt wear their masks as much at times and you saw their eyes more often

[@whatnotandstuff]

Randolph Jones maybe copyright issue or something

[@aoinatafanboy84]

Jeff McCartney its playmates...they own the rights to the figures. They just used the wrong image

[@whatnotandstuff]

Randolph Jones maybe it was a mistake or they lost the pictures or something

[@UltimateThanos]

Why not a History of Michelangelo? After all, he was the first of the turtles to ever be drawn. Also I guess giving Movie Star Leo his belt would've cut into the Playmates execs' oh so precious hookers & blow budget.

[@IrishKyokushin]

im sure we'll see him at some stage. its clear that they are looking into doinh the other with yhe connective base.

[@MadisonCarter]

+MasterSeijin My guess is keep the one likely most wanted for later to give people incentive to buy the others first.

[@IrishKyokushin]

MadisonCarter Well Leonardo is the leader so it makes sense that his is released first.

[@UltimateThanos]

+John McHenry But the chicks all love Raph.

[@Taurus01979]

+MasterSeijin lol Nah, this one loves Leo. ;)

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Heroes-in-a-Half-Shell. From Playmates, DUDES."

[@MattakaMouse]

This is a interesting cool piece. I grew up with the original cartoon trough to the next mutation show... was not a fan of the animation in the newer shows so never checked them out... I have mixed feelings on the new micheal bay look but the movie was not too bad... wish I still had all my vintage figures had a huge collection, just starting to collect them back now as an adult

[@nicolasribeirodossantos6082]

The next will be History of Raphael!

[@hang10wannabe]

Thanks for reviewing this, love the videos you have up on all the awesome figures. Subscribed!

[@Gamecaster1]

omg i gotta have this! i really hoping for a Michelangelo set. So amazing and unexpected from playmates to do something like this. The display deck is a great idea for playmates to maybe even release simple display decks for their current line. Maybe like a display deck of an alley way or like a long building balcony. As an older collector i dont necessarily want to buy a huge turtle house to display my figures. Just an idea.

[@austinreed7343]

Toon Leo was excluded to make an even set of 8, and was Re released again in the 2020s. Supermutant version may have needed Takara approval. As mentioned the 2k7 mold was likely destroyed. The Cyber Samurai version could be used to represent Archie and the Jim Lee version to represent Image.

[@boclarke6853]

Great review, I wish I had the space to display these, but honestly, I saw this set in stores and I guess I'm a bit OCD but I cannot get past the glaring omission of Movie Star Leos belt, he looks naked without it...If Playmates meant for this to be for collectors, they had to know we'd be all over the missing belt :( OH well....I guess I'll just give my money to Mondo for their amazing 1/6 turtles :D

[@Tsadi9Mem9Khet9]

Oh my God. Five minutes in, and the fact that the movie star one doesn't have a belt has not been mentioned. You're killing me!

[@Nameunknownless]

This is awesome, and there are some missing but it basically has the main marks and the best figures for Leonardo.

[@larahagedoorn5230]

dude I love your vids and you make me want to buy them 😂, I am buying a whole load of different Leonardos

[@Mahado]

Would have been nice if they would have release the Jim Lee version of Leonardo; this would have been the perfect opportunity, since it was never release.

[@Eli3.4]

I good that for Christmas in 2015 I was super happy still got it was really dusty ahaha

[@tgonzalez1983]

Good review but I would NEVER buy this for $90.. I have my turtles displayed similar to this already but the missing belt and the paint is a huge let down if meant for collectors.. People who dont have the originals might enjoy this though.. Why is playmates so cheap now? They used to make quality action figures but now they skimp out on paint and accessories..

[@sonicmario64]

Even though Leonardo is a great Ninja Turtle, I'd rather get a set for Michelangelo due to him being my all-time favorite character ever since I was a kid, and I still like all the other incarnations of Mikey as well

[@watchitonjoelmovies]

2003 my favorite !

[@Slayerthecrow]

I will think that it would be better if instead of displaying the turtles on a single line you can display them in columns by forming a mini shelf or at least if you can separate the each of the bases to make your own customized line of turtles, to show each of the turtles in groups (in the first line the 4 from the mirage, then the 80's cartoon version and so on)

[@sirioh2718]

Several years later and we now have 2 new different Leonardo's so it would be neat if they made an updated version of this set and or take advantage of those pegs on the side to sell a new set of only rise and mutant mayhem Leo that can connect to this

[@KravenSpider]

I wonder if they’ll do ones for the other turtles....even though it’s been a few years since this was released.

[@AnxiousAbstractifier]

6 years

[@AnxiousAbstractifier]

that's not a few

[@sandrawilliams7930]

I remember watching this years ago and I steal love it.

[@flip1sba]

Since there are reissues of the movie TMNT, the accessories there can be added in that movie figure.

[@Pegwarmers]

This is a pretty cool set. Too bad about Movie Leo's belt. Great vid Dan!

[@SweeneyDunston]

I feel like they could have mocked a mold from an original as a #ReMake if their pockets were as deep as they should be considering how far along (how old) the company is. But thats just me....

[@ArmaBiologica35]

Couldnt they just buy a leonardo figure from the animated movie on Ebay and use it to create a new mold?

[@NateDoesAnimation]

lisence,viacom,etc.

[@TheTrueDecepticreep]

That's what I was thinking. Mattel did that for some of the HeMan toys in the 2000s rerelease.

[@mikepaul2680]

Dude its not that easy to create a mold

[@Riverhill]

Even tho I'd display that movie Leo figure with a bag over his head, it's a very cool set at a suprisingly reasonable pricerange!

[@IanMcGarr]

That's pretty cool, are they doing all four?

[@TheBadGuuy]

WOW. For my 2012/13 Leonardo, the eyes are even smaller with less white. Makes him look much angrier. Maybe it is because I got them from the store; 5 Below, which for whatever reason happened to have the "Giochi Preziosi" words/logo. Apparently meaning they are the Italian released versions. Not sure how the over flow made it to these stores, but got all four Turtles for $20.00 total. Not bad.

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Did they do the History of Donatello, Raphael and Michaelangelo box sets and did you review them? How much was this? Always love the original playmate toys Leonardo as well as the other turtles. Movie star version was rubber based which was cool because it was the first TMNT movie action figure. I had a Leo.

[@mybrosteve]

I have this set and even got the 2006 figure to go with it. Still can't decide if I want to take it out of the box or not!

[@RandomVideoCircus]

Leo from the movies is missing his belt, other than that, it is a very cool idea!!! Nice set!!!

[@KennethTheAwesomeBlindGuy777]

I myself had The 2007 version of Leonardo. However, it was the one that came with the motorcycle.

[@gasmegalodonc]

11:41 is my favorite Leonard I wish I had him I have all of them from my dad and uncle but they at my uncle's house 😂

[@StickySauce101]

although painstaking and expensive I'm pretty sure anything that is destroyed can be restored or recreated if you have enough info on it.. I mean if they can recreate priceless historic monuments shattered during war-times etc I imagine they could find a way to remake that mold (or get someone to make a new one) : it would never be "perfect" (just as you can't remake a historic item "perfectly") but it'd be better than nothing.

[@PaulKazann]

love your turtles videos

[@sonnywoods6846]

@PixelDan Eardley they are missing the new IDW Leonardo from the latest Comic! I don't think they ever made a toy based off of that version of the turtles but I wish they would.

[@JWC777]

Its missing the one where the body was all rubber. That one was the best!!! 😢

[@ZeroStako]

If this comes out for the other turtles, I'm deffinetely gonna get the Raphael one. The one instant gripe I thought of: no baby turtle and kid turtle. Those are legit parts of this evolution, even if they are technically pulled from two of the present series. I just think it's a missed opportunity.

[@CECmass0325]

I Actually Picked this up At Toys r us today VERY EXPENSIVE but So Worth it Just a tip of Advice it wouldn't be worth it if Your buying it for your kid but for COLLECTORS It Is AMAZING If you want turtle figs for kids opt to go with the Nick or Bay turtles

[@dianesmith3118]

Used to love playing with Ol liver spot Leo.

[@altereigo1788]

I got two sets of vintage movie figures, one with spots and one bought prior to those in the 90s with no spots.

[@dianacervantes4265]

Thank you for your review, I'm buying this for my boyfriend for Christmas

[@metalgrinch]

Im willing to bet 80% of this price tag comes from packaging alone. Not crazy about it, but am curious if they'll do the other ninja turtles

[@leescott8412]

The next mutation figures had that comic book style version on the packaging.

[@rodster6campingprepper]

Should have been the 07 TMNT Leo rather than Fast Forward. Shame the mold was lost. Movie Leo no thaving his belt is disappointing. Great idea for a set though!

[@FightOstinFight]

Counting all the variations from the original run this is like 10 percent of the amount of Leo’s they made

[@alonsosuareztocino7775]

did someone said saban?,saban is the producer of tmnt next mutation and the creator of sissi the princess, power rangers variations, masked rider,big bad bettleborgs and vr troopers

[@ninja6531]

the FAST FORWARD Leo originally had translucent blue blades.

[@sixshot1975]

Wish they could have continued with the rest of the team

[@oddpodshow]

oh wow this is a really cool box, im guessing its expensive. ive got so many turtles stuff already i dont think i could fit this in my collection room anyway ha ha

[@tawesssoabbox]

to bad they did not take the chance to add a few paint apps to the 2015 movie Leo seeing how those figures lacked so many painted details.

[@Frankenstein077]

So Mattel could reconstruct an entire line of figures (MOTU) after the molds had been destroyed but Playmates couldn't do one figure? Oh well... ;-)

[@ronnielane8985]

Love the idea, HATE to hear they're screwed to the base, it's right up there among Playmates' greatest screwups.

[@CattyMintgum]

That's very cool but they should have just had lots of 4 packs of each Turtle instead of having just one turtle in many versions.

[@ilikethecokev2]

I'm honestly surprised they're acknowledging Next Mutation in this series, given it's the series with Venus, who Peter Laird hates with a passion.

[@ihavenoclevername8300]

I’m actually kinda pissed the 2007 Leonardo wasn’t included

[@MegaNerdX]

Major bummer on the movie star one. Loved those ones as a kid when they came out.

[@manzanaresb]

Can you tell us how big is the set outside of the box. Thanks a lot.

[@daviddavila5620]

I got mine after Christmas and I have to share half of my sister cuz I promised her I would give her the the original from the comics the cartoon and even from the first live action movie I kept the other half

[@thecoolerx]

wait so your telling me that the Leonardo figure I got for that movie just got much more valuable cause of that? wow I got a very very exclusive figure then!.

[@reesebuckner3984]

since it is now 2016 I'm going to get the 2016leo and the 2007movie Leo to make it complete for now...

[@jrhead1981]

Cool set, I hope they do one for each turtle. I notice the first movie version is missing his belt. I wonder if that's intentional or a mistake.

[@genaruso5608]

does anyone else think that they should've included the TMNT 3 Leo? y'know, like the ones with the weird hats? They should've done that.

[@peterlong2311]

So awesome great review Dan

[@tigermacc8850]

My first introduction was 2007. So that's a bummer

[@simplestar9525]

hey dan how much does it cost so i can buy it

[@Magikknight76]

Awesome review!!! I saw this in TRU but skipped it simply because I have no where to put it. And if they release the others OMG.

[@thewatchman8640]

I think these look amazing, hope they do the other turtles also hopes comes to the UK

[@Elnegro813]

I thought about buying this set solely for the Movie Star Leo, but seeing that it isn't made of the original rubber material is a bit of a letdown.

[@bluubandette8871]

Oh Shoot! The 2007 and Back to the Sewer are missing! My collection IS RUIN DX lol

[@tmnt_fan4794]

2:09 I got the 2007 figure but not the history of leonardo but just in lexington comic con (the figure itself).

[@jambogb]

Hey Dan... that beard suits you! Grrrrr!

[@idonegotold]

That's silly and too big. Playmates needs to get their act together, release a nice 4 pack of the original 80s figures.

[@artearmy]

Shut the hell up!

[@mdog2k5000]

+idonegotold You're silly

[@trainandmore]

No the ones with the open she'll the small one

[@UltimateThanos]

You can get those on toysrus.com for 10 bucks each.

[@eyebrawlfan5201]

Why isn’t the 2007 movie there? Is there licensing issues? And I kinda hope they make a new version with rise

[@KylesGameRoom]

they look cool, but I'm not getting it :/

[@GameboiN64]

You have the voice of 2003 Donatello. Edit: Are they going to release this collection for the rest of the turtles? How about Shredder and Splinter? Or Casey Jones and April? Either way I’m getting them all lol.

[@notsyther_yt5174]

I wish they added the 2003 season 3 "same as it never was" leonardo

[@TaiMizuki]

I so want Mikey!

[@andrewlurry8939]

The only 2 figures that are NOT in the set are 2006 TMNT CGI Leo and 2008 TMNT Back to the Swears Leo