Is the NEW TMNT TECHNODROME even any good?!

[@dinosaurdracula]

The shock on my face when you started folding that shell like a NY pizza slice.

[@mikeledger2614]

lol, no hesitation 😮

[@gwildor8543]

It would have been awesome if they could have gotten the original kid on the box as an adult on the box art.

[@benb2296]

DEFINITELY don’t need a reason to buy this, but wondering if it will scale nicely with the joy toy 1/18 stuff 🤔

[@gwildor8543]

@ The one I think looks awesome with this set are the Super 7 reaction TMNT.

[@darrentg6]

They did something similar to this for the re-release of Gaiares for Sega Genesis. The kid that was in the ads came back & re-did them as an adult.

[@johndoe-db1ew]

They should had made it BIGGER than the original

[@cedarstuff]

Worse materials and smaller so the play features don't work? Such a shame.

[@christinepearson4972]

I agreed if you ask me I'd say that the eye part of it should be improved more by using the clips to hold it in place when the feature that makes it detach is not active as for the stickers they should have been printed on instead of being stickers

[@masonj4779]

Do you grown men actually play with these things???😂😂😂😂😂.

[@upyoursenator]

​@@masonj4779 seriously. I bought one for my kiddo who is 10yrs. old and he likes it very much. 😊

[@TheChadTI]

​@@masonj4779Yes.

[@ThePhenomf4]

@@masonj4779I do and I enjoy doing so with my son.

[@DMSL2007]

If Playmates calls this a re-issue that is pure false advertisement, since it is not the same, not even close. Granted some small differences to adhere to safety regulations are okay, but the size difference and the cheap plastic, no excuse.

[@colt5189]

We would have paid $125 for a full sized Technodrome.

[@smeagolalltheway]

Then go buy an original for 125..... then get the new sticker sheet...

[@colt5189]

@ I have an original brand new in the box. Along with the Sewer Lair playset and others.

[@handznet]

@@smeagolalltheway Original do not cost 125...

[@michaelrlomax1977]

You're just being honest and you are pointing out the issues with the toy. You are being a reviewer and doing a great job at it too.

[@brandonthetoyandgamecollector]

As a guy who was forced to sell his original technodrome during covid, and doesn’t care what it looks like and loves retro inspired toys, this toy seems perfect for me

[@Elbethium]

I must get it. I never had it as a kid

[@Fnordathoth]

If I was a TMNT collector I would be angry about this reissue. Why reissue the TMNT figures in vintage size only to downscale the playset? This is absolutely a cost-cutting measure and they're not transferring the savings to the customer here. Like Dan said "It seems a bit steep for what you get". He's right, it is steep for what you get; if this had been done to Castle Grayskull and/or Snake Mountain they would have been a definite pass for me. Playmates should be (they aren't) ashamed of themselves.

[@davidmarcelscomicbookrevie3548]

you know you messed up if even a positive guy who loves all things Turtles like Pixel Dan isn't ecstatic about this. Still, as someone who lost his Technodrome, I am still considering buying this, as long as international shipping doesn't ramp the cost up to 160 USD.

[@BowserTheThird]

We need a Super7 Technodrome now that Playmates has made their money off it they should allow Super7 to make their 6” scale version!

[@FearMonarch]

@@BowserTheThird man I can't justify a lot of the more expensive Super7 TMNT pieces, but if they did an oversized version like they did for the Party Wagon or if they did the city sewer playset, I wouldn't be able to stop myself haha

[@BowserTheThird]

@ i really want the Technodrome, even a cool like cardboard backdrop for the sewer playset with like hard plastic braces and floors would be fine by me, cause Neca’s is cool but the cartoon look is not right with the playmates style of Super7

[@ultramaximusreviews]

This is totally a different mold

[@jinpei05]

When this was announced, I was skeptical it was going to be as good as the original. Looks like I was right. You really can't go back home again 😑

[@GuiOmania]

The reissue Krang have a different peg hole size and fit perfectly with the new technodrome i saw someone that test it with the original and the retro figure !!! The original sewer lair pipe fit perfectly with the new technodrome i was suprise to find that !!!

[@eviltom17]

Still hoping Krang's Android Body gets a re-release!

[@FearMonarch]

I remember NECA was teasing a massive one like a year ago at this point and I have no idea what ever happened to it, I swear I saw a picture of the prototype that was like 3 feet tall at one point, that's what I've got my fingers crossed for

[@pandorofchima]

I am very tempted to pick it up. But the size difference is definitely disappointing. Thanks for the video, pixel dan.

[@upyoursenator]

Did you ever have the original?

[@pandorofchima]

@@upyoursenator I didn't. Although ever since I got into turtle collecting I've dreamt of owning a Technodrome.

[@handznet]

It sucks but the price is low.... and it will work as a nice display piece

[@Randomark3087]

My thoughts exactly

[@JorgeSanchez-xx3fx]

C'mon Dan these re-issues are not going to pass off as vintage versions. They are all stamped with the year made. Playmates got cheap on the Technodrone re-issue.

[@gregscalzo5259]

Tweezers are a great aid in applying modern decals

[@GlitterAndSun]

Playmates has made some garbage lately. Almost all of the TMNT remake figures are missing like 2-3 colors of paint that the old ones had. The mutagen man one I got recently has only one eye painted and when I looked it up that's just how it is. It also is missing the pink parts, fingernail/toenail paint and skin color on the boots.

[@toypolloi]

The plastic used on modern toys can be a real issue. I've had a few toys that straight out of the box are warped put of shape. Or some so soft the action features don't work. It's a real shame.

[@johnwiser71]

Mine has been on pre-order when it first was listed and it keeps getting pushed back (now I have a Dec 3rd ship date.). While I am not crazy about the push back again and again, I think it is well worth the wait. This will go up on display and look absolutely fantastic along with the other re-releases of this classic TMNT line. I get these items to display and for the kids to see and for some they really get excited (I am a librarian for 7th-8th graders.). You know you are doing something right when the kids say things like. “I have never been in a library this cool before.”. Yea, makes my heart melt and brings a super big smile to my face.

[@THX1968]

Pass!

[@joythief]

Cancelled my pre order as soon as I learned the shrunk it

[@JoePal-c3n]

Great 👍🏻 I bought up your preorder because you can use this for GIJoe Cobra figures. This thing is awesome

[@joythief]

@@JoePal-c3nGlad that purchase made you happy bro

[@omegamog]

I actually love that that rereleased this! It keeps pretty much all the charm, and the slight scale difference makes it so they'll never be confused between the two. I'm surprised they went smaller though, they should know this is a centerpiece item.

[@RisingBean]

Turtles banging their heads and feet on iron bars as they spin in circles? Shredder considers that a feature, not a bug.

[@Collector_Phil]

I can’t believe they shrunk it! That is reissue BLASPHEMY. I’m so glad I don’t collect this line

[@Rob-z7k]

Playmates cant do anything right

[@JoePal-c3n]

They shrunk Castle Grey Skull and it’s still super awesome. So if it doesn’t work for ninja turtles it will work for GIJoe or Star Wars. Man this thing looks super cool

[@TheChadTI]

That eyeball is a deal breaker. No way. Life's too short.

[@Harpoquondrax]

I never had the vintage one, I was always SO jealous of my friends who did. I've been tempted to get this new one, but with the price tag so high and the size scaled down... unless it goes on a major sale, I'm still gonna have to pass on it.

[@ecmagee1984]

Looks like it's perfect for Super7 retro TMNT figures.

[@FearMonarch]

I saw another video review for this, they tried those 3.75 or whatever figures and they all fit perfectly 🤣

[@Agrippaiscariot666]

It looks like the ramp for the eyeball doesn't go down as far as it's meant to. I had a friend that had the original as an X-mas gift one year so I got to see it first hand and I recall the ramp going lower to roll the eye at the turtles like a bowling ball.

[@JoePal-c3n]

Wow I just ordered the ninja turtle van for my girls and ordered some more turtle figures and then I just seen they have 1988 articulated ninja turtles and they look awesome

[@Patmanx1]

My favorite playset. Christmas 1990 or 91 there are pics of little me getting this and my dad and his brother playing with it before me lol. They unboxed it and put the stickers on for me. I played with that thing all throughout the 90s and it survived the house, a black lab, the garden, and a swimming pool. No rust, no lost stickers, just some missing parts and worn plastic. it was built like a tonka truck. I feel like they took out 10% of the plastic to keep the costs down because 1988 plastic molding is not the same prince in 2023-24. I'm sure back then it was like $0.10 per technodrome lol

[@doomtomb6522]

*I was going to get it but the loose eyeball is a deal breaker*

[@nicholighkun]

So, basically they scaled down the toy that will suffer the most from being scaled down. That says it all, doesn't it?

[@LovemyCardinals]

Dan, you're the best. When the eye fell and you said "good grief" it got me laughing so hard.

[@vadoraid2517]

I’m 42 also, thought you were younger. I don’t have space, but I wanted this. Even did the buyers remorse & kept adding it to my account & deleting it from account (3 times) but it rarely was available for pre. Thanx for reviewing it, curious about the size, and I would love the tiny blue technadrome

[@vadoraid2517]

Add paper as a shim for the eyeball

[@davidhunter8729]

I am happy with it! This is one of the few things I never ended up getting as a kid, so I am happy to be able to snag one complete to put on display. The size differences and changes don't really bother me, although I share your frustration with the eye!

[@fehlbrandschwele]

Awesome video as always, thank you! I just wish they would release this in Europe. Paying 300 bucks to scalpers on ebay sucks 😪

[@dfilm]

Eyeball in the new one is a deal breaker for us, dan

[@bridazzel7588]

Pixel Dan I watched The Masked Singer and I saw the first clue segment for Strawberry Shortcake. One of the clues was a stuffed grey tabby cat. And I was thinking it was Aj Michalka because the stuffed grey tabby cat could be a reference to her voice role as Catra in the Netflix She-Ra reboot.

[@ThePhenomf4]

I’m a collector and I enjoy playing with the toys that I had as a kid. I spent 80 hard earned dollars on this in the 90’s and I was shocked to see it was $80 today. Now I’m not so shocked and I’m disappointed to see the corners that were cut. I would’ve spent a bit more to have a 1:1 recreation.

[@VirussRuss]

I don't care about the difference like you said at 42 years I'm not seen my self playing around with the gimmicks I will use it as a display and that's it never had the OG so this will definitely I will pick this up

[@sourdust6558]

Good on them not using AI to “remaster” the art on the stickers like Mattel did with the Origins Snake Mountain but shrinking it so where it’s not really compatible with any figures sucks

[@JamesPero-u1c]

I dont know about one the greatist but the og one was pretty awesome, the size thing is a deal breaker though on top of the exclusivity. This was the last playset i bought right before i put down toys for girls and high school

[@carlosaugustosoria4805]

Pero se nota a la distancia que este nuevo Technodrome está muy chico y con pocos detalles, el vintage por lejos es mucho mejor, saludos Pixel Dan Cawabunga 💪🏻👏🏻🐢🇦🇷😎

[@ivane5110]

I'd love to see what smaller TMNT figures look like in there (either). Small ones like Super 7 's would make it feel huge.

[@AJDPharmD]

I read somewhere that you do need the reissue krang for it to to fit properly. I had this playset as a kid, and honestly, I was so disappointed in it. The rooms were kind of boring, and it was way too small. Look at the pics on the vintage box. They had to remove the legs on the figures to have them sit in their sets. I think this playset killed my love of tmnt. It was one of the last tmnt toys I ever bought. However, I think the sewer lair is one of the best playsets made, EVER. I would have bought 1 or 2 of the reissue if it had been at least the same size as the vintage.

[@shocknawe]

11:38 - That’s one of the reasons modern plastic is different, if I’m not mistaken.

[@clhound]

Cobra Commander is going to love his new digs.

[@Unicornjellyfish1]

I grew up with a couple of Ninja Turtle figures as I was phasing out of toys. I always loved TMNT but if I were collecting these and bought this item I would be so disappointed

[@goldenage]

Those tmnt Nano metalfigs might display ok in this.

[@marcbrunson6986]

I hope they bring the lair playset back too. I had that but never had the technodrome. I can't wait to get it in a couple of weeks. I'm not going to get all of the re-releases because on a few figures, I've noticed they're minus an accessory or 2. I'm getting the classic turtles though for sure. I was going to pick up Casey and Rat King....then saw they didn't have what the originals had. I am going to get the first bad guys for this though ha ha. I'll open my Kraang when I get the playset and see if he fits properly.

[@handznet]

One thing I really do not like apart from size, is the front bottom piece, I am thinking of repainting it and also the sticker seems different. Oh, and I will definitely put some paper tape inside the eye so it stuck there (I do not care about the play feature)

[@dr.goshleorio8343]

Even though he said it in so many words but he would never utter this damning phrase; would have saved a lot of time if he just said it; “cheap”

[@TheOutlawCrow]

I sadly never had this as a kid. So nice to have a chance to get one!

[@Supermuttt]

I never thought I would hear Pixel Dan is out of Ooze! Glad you kids had fun.

[@crashman27]

Does anyone know of a good source for news on the latest tmnt reissues? I really want the new Wyrm, Scale Tail, and Antrax reissues, but I hate having to check in walmart and target everyday for months to finally get them

[@JoePal-c3n]

Maybe Super 7 will build a larger one and design it better

[@rakeguy7703]

i had no idea this thing was getting a re-release! I always always always wanted it as a kid but never got. Holy wow i'm going to get it

[@Vektar]

I'm pretty happy with the size of the new one. Space is limited so its nice to have something a bit smaller.

[@jakea75]

This was my favorite toy as a kid. I remember playing with it often.

[@shpadoinklefest]

These tmnt reissues are allowing me to collect some of my most desired toys. I love it.

[@aliteralchad7128]

I’m really hoping someone tries putting the joytoy turtles in it

[@LewisChristisonVids]

This has got to be the biggest Monkey's Paw in a while. If they had to do a total retooling, and not just reuse the original molds, why make it smaller? If it was gonna be half hearted, and If the change in size and materials makes most of the play features worthless then why not just make a new Technodrome that's more show accurate and meant for display? I'm skipping this, unless it's like $10.

[@dadsbedtimestories2940]

I think I'm done toy collecting. Cheap reissues, exclusives that are impossible to get it's almost like toy companies don't want to sell toys so why should I want to buy them.

[@Collector_Phil]

The reason: kids don’t want figures & toys anymore. We all have to accept it as unfortunately fact.

[@dadsbedtimestories2940]

@Collector_Phil as I said then why should I bother

[@brixbattler5338]

@@Collector_PhilI kind of disagree with that, I feel like kids do still buy toys, like the tmnt mutant mayhem figures were pretty successful, and those were aimed more towards kids, I think the problem is more that toy companies don’t make toys for kids. If you’re a kid that likes marvel, you’re not going to have the money to buy a 30 dollar marvel legend

[@masonj4779]

@@dadsbedtimestories2940why are you here telling everyone your crybaby story. Friends and family cast you out?😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lipranditoys]

Well, just avoid reissues and nostalgia related items. You'll find nice new toys that are just as good as the old ones.

[@stevenmarshall8529]

And this is why I have watched Pixel Dan for years! Awesome review!

[@APremiumDegenerate]

It’ll probably look decent with Joytoy Turtles/villians

[@muddfoot69]

I was detecting some mild sarcasm there in the beginning

[@Belmont_79]

Hi Pixel Dan, thanks for this great review and the awesome comparison time, it's definitely a most playset, stay heavy and blessings! 🤘

[@geekinitwithjimclassic8240]

I didn't know there was a new Technodrone set. I still have my original.

[@doesitmatter9085]

This makes me sad. However, I suppose a not-quite-accurate Technodrome is better than no Technodrome at all, so I imagine that I will still be getting one, at least as a place keeper. Thanks for the review!

[@pinfarmer]

If they release the sewer at the same scale so they connect.....ugh

[@aliteralchad7128]

Damn they made it out of packing plastic

[@shane3674]

I can’t believe they didn’t think of a way to lock the eye ball in place. 😄

[@potatochobit]

why did they make it smaller? to save money?

[@Rob-z7k]

Yup .their cheap these days with plastic

[@theartisanrogue]

For the price point, which I know is an issue across-the-board with so many toy lines, I would have been much happier with a one-to-one, faithful reproduction of the original, maybe with updated stickers and slight color variations to every component so that it would be easy to tell the original from the new release, but also be able to purchase one that is new to refurbish your old one if you’d like. I never understand why with such a large market for reproduction parts, why toy companies just don’t offer something like that in some capacity. I’m not the biggest TMNT fan, but this place is absolutely one that I wouldn’t have minded owning, but I don’t think this Amazon one is it. maybe if we’re lucky super seven will end up making a techno drone the same size as snake mountain

[@bigboi2281]

Sorry to ask this here Dan but can't find anything on the trick or treat studios toxic crusaders. I'm just curious if you know when the new releases will get released? Already have toxic and Dr kill. so patiently waiting for the 2 figures announced at new York comic con 2023

[@davidnash9018]

Will/has this been available to purchase in the UK? I have always wanted a technodrome as l never had one as a kid.

[@Tim85-y2q]

Softer plastic is usually due to safety concerns.

[@dgambo1985]

I've noticed a lot of issues with these reissues. The figures aren't always fully painted. And don't get me started on the movie figures.

[@baulkin1986]

Your issue with the eye drop action is you've got the forward gun holding up the ramp. 100% user error

[@Rubik92]

Dan I've always loved your videos, your enthusiasm will have me watching videos about toys I have no interest in. The last month or so however the audio in your videos has been jacked up. It's pretty much just your mic, though I feel your music is mixed a bit loud, the microphone is so crunchy I struggle to keep watching.

[@dabradmp1]

I think the worst is the lie on the packaging showing figure in the set that can't be reproduce because of the smaller scale...

[@dominicpaul1]

Can see the TRT kickin' in, the barely contained temper underneath that professional friendly veneer, love it. Looking forward to Pixel Hench 💪 Gainzzzzzz GAINNNZZZZZZZ 💥

[@RAPTOR948]

They should have made it BIGGER, not smaller. They also should have made it HEAVIER, not lighter.

[@justicierodelaliga]

So, you´ve heard it here. Dan says the Technodrome (particularly the new one) is better that all of the MOTU playsets.

[@lisaandethanc4284]

I really wish they just re-released the original since I don’t have the technodrome I am 18 and I would love to experience the original toy but it’s so expensive and we don’t have the money😊

[@menageriestudios]

Maybe your vintage eyeball stayed on not mine. My twin both had the original until we were stupid and tried to grow up and give it away. We always had trouble with the eyeball falling off. Maybe we played with it too much I don’t know. Years later we go one from eBay back when you could get good deals on tmnt toys, and we still have trouble with the eyeball.

[@Tyrannoverse]

Wee Corey use to have the Technodrome and City Sewer.

[@collectorshideout3213]

Hey Dan, been trying to reach out to ya for a few weeks. To no avail. What's the best way?

[@weaponx22001]

You may want to mode the bottom for the eye so it stick better on it

[@ToonamiT0M]

Good thing I've still got my original with all it's pieces and parts.

[@pixelforge4858]

why do this? why is playmates not trying to make a haslab ,mattel creations type thing and make a huge bigger better technodrome?

[@jalengatton]

I'm surprised we haven't seen something like that. I think Playmates still tries to keep things somewhat affordable, so maybe that's why?

[@masonj4779]

It’s called cost effective marketing.

[@xzero422]

I hope my order on amazon is because they're making them bigger.

[@ia5662]

It's so stupid they didn't just simply do a REAL reissue and use the exact mold - the ridiculous choice to make a "percentage" of the Technodrome probably saved them pennies on the dollar, if that. Totally pointless and a miss, IMO.

[@sarkasmdaimyo2572]

@Pixel Dan I Eyeball feature is a deal breaker for Me.

[@JoePal-c3n]

Seems like this technodrome has you technically not trying to say you hate it compared to the vintage. So if I ever buy one I will look for a vintage one

[@Thraka5]

I like the new technodrome, but yeah they know who they are selling it too. I would have gladly paid more money for full scale size. If this technodrome was going to stores.... Then the decision to scale down makes more sense since parents may buy it for kids. But being sold on Amazon it is targeted at collectors.

[@ReTreyoGamr]

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