The Many Versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles part 1

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: Feb. 25, 2011
Pixel Dan and Suine Hallock, two huge TMNT fans, have joined forces to bring you the Many Versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
In Part 1, Dan and Suine go over some of the more common versions of the fab four in action figure form: Original 1988 Turtles, the Toon Turtles, the Movie Star Turtles, and the Next Mutation Turtles!
So grab yourself a pizza and chill out for some totally tubular Turtle goodness!
See more from Suine Hallock at www.HouseofHallock.com

[@2manyxanax]

I used to watch this as a kid repeatedly back then, I’m a senior now bouta graduate, I’m scared af of the next steps of life, stumbling upon these videos again made me cry a bit, thank you for being apart of my childhood and making it amazing and never stop uploading please, ur turtle videos are my favorites !

[@DunkMan11]

I'm a few years younger than you, but I also used to watch this video so many times as well

[@Sinfulsoul2004]

I’m also a senior and about to graduate as well. Used to watch the hell out of these videos. Good times.

[@axelrodriguez3582]

I’m 20 right now and was a senior during 2020 and I remember watching these videos back when I was 9 when the nick tmnt show first aired. Crazy how we were just kids then and now adults. Time flies

[@saltypickle7758]

I’m in the same boat. It’s scary man

[@great159]

@@saltypickle7758 Don't be scared, we ALL have to face life after high school. Just make smart financial choices and stay away from those with bad intentions and you'll be fine👍💯

[@noizyme]

I grew up on the Playmates versions. Something to note was that some of the early batch of Playmates figures had hard solid heads and later went to hollow plastic heads that could squish together. By the time the toy line changed to the cartoon look, I wasn't into playing with them and felt the new design just looked stupid.

[@Goldenbane]

I miss Suine Hallock. His videos were always great.

[@TheVGViking]

Dear god, those toon turtles look like something out of the nightmares of the guy behind Wallace and Gromit.

[@robinsandlerz323]

yep

[@wiibrockster]

TheVGViking If Ardman made TMNT

[@sonicmario64]

I can totally understand what you mean, but I happen to be a huge fan of Wallace & Gromit as well. ;)

[@masterfarr8265]

They remind me of turtles forever (and I mean that in the worst way possible)

[@masterfarr8265]

Anakayla Picazo it's called an opinion dumbass

[@rodster6campingprepper]

That toon Leo has one hell of a scarey look on his face!

[@timf7413]

So many fond memories of playing with these as a kid.

[@elchuzalongo4339]

Same

[@kingcheerio8558]

So many fond memories of playing with these a few hours ago.

[@TheRealVision.]

@@kingcheerio8558 same

[@CouchCit]

I remember finally getting all 4 of those movie star Turtles figures and being stoked. That was basically the height of my fascination with them as a kid, I remember everything going downhill from there. It was perfect timing for me though, as I was getting into my teenage years around that time. I still wonder what ever happened to my vast TMNT figure collection, I had so many...

[@LiLgPnoy15]

I am so glad I grew up with these times. Being a kid in the 90's is much better than being a kid nowadays. Everyone uses their cell phones rather than playing outdoors.

[@FUTURESQUASH767]

This video brings back so many memories. So much nostalgia in this video. I remember watching this like 7-8 years ago. Simpler times

[@bonnie6489]

So much nostalgia in one video

[@WebVManReturns]

The first figures and the Turtles in Disguise figures were my favorite.

[@collectingmythoughts991]

The Toon Turtle sculpts looked great but they killed them with the action features-Leonardo especially. I also wish they had given them the brown shells, belts and matching skin tones to give them the full cartoon look. That wouldn't have been a big deal though as long as they were just regular articulated figures without the 'toon action'. Sadly by the time they were released I was fully obsessed with wrestling figures and had put the Turtles on the back burner-I never got to add them to my collection.

[@Elnegro813]

You should do updated versions of these videos.

[@nightwarper1760]

Elnegro813 I agree

[@Dylanio21]

I dig the new Rise of the TMNT toys, can’t go wrong for the price

[@marcosi.vargasv.8737]

I also agree 2020

[@Dekomata]

way back then, i rememberi had 3 of the 4 toon turtles, i think 2 of the classic 88 figures (donnie and i think raph), toon shredder, a transformer style fireman leo (who morphed into a fire truck), transmuation bebop (can change between a not so show accurate human thug to his familiar warthog self), and i think a prehistoric donnie figure that came with a t-rex. honestly never thought the 87 series had that many figures and variants.

[@homebaked1731]

The Fab Four is a nickname for the beatles. In the music video for the song "Rain" they all were glasses with the turtles colours. John- Red glasses- Raphael Paul- Orange glasses- Mikey George- Blue glasses- Leo Ringo- purple glasses- Don

[@JRProductions1203]

Man watching these reviews brings back a lot of Nostalgia for me. Can't believe it's been almost *Ten years* since this video came out. 😊😁 💙💜❤️🧡🐢

[@roguehorncellar6115]

I just binged and bought a ton of TMNT at more than they are "worth"......best feeling I have had since Christmas 88!!! Who cares, no dollar on nostalgia and that feeling for me! Even if you can't afford the "carded" and mint condition because of your financial circumstances....PICK SOME UP AND RELIVE YOUR CHILDHOOD

[@soundwave1689]

The he-man sword stood there, lying on the ground to this day.

[@lewmap]

The late 80's series is my favourite. Remember going to toy store and watching them. I had regular Rafael and Leonardo, Rafael that spun on his shell, Donatello as detective, Michelangelo as surfer, Ray Fillet and Usagi Yojimbo.

[@susanfit47]

Throughout the 1990s, Ninja Turtle action figures would run an extensive gauntlet of different themes and incarnations. Whereas Batman may have become known for hundreds of gadget-wielding action figures, just as well, the Ninja Turtles would become synonymous with dozens of historical and pop culture related embodiments. Varying concepts and toy trends resulted in the many examples shown below. Basic series figures taking on various looks; Leo, the Sewer Samurai, Don, the Undercover Turtle, Mike, the Sewer Surfer, and Raph, the Space Cadet. (1990) Also released with the basic line were the four turtles with Storage Shell. Each action figure had an opening back shell which could store the various accessories each figure was packaged with. Donatello would be released in 1990 and the remaining three the following year. Wacky Action Figures - (1990) Mutant Military - Different forms of military - Lieutenant Leo, Pro Pilot Don, Midshipman Mike, and Raph, the Green Teen Beret. (1991) Rock'n Rollin' - Vibrant musical gimmicks; Classic Rocker Leo, Punker Don, Rappin' Mike, and Heavy metal Raph. (1991) Sewer Sports All-Stars - Sport-themed figures with action features; Among others, T.D. Tossin' Leo, Slam Dunkin' Don, Shell Slammin' Mike, and Grand Slammin' Raph. (1991) Talkin' Turtles - the world's first Talkin' Ninja Turtles; Talkin' Leonardo, Talkin' Raphael, Talkin' Michaelangelo, and Taklin' Donatello. (1991) Head Droppin' Turtles - Head Droppin' Leo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Donatello. (1991) Turtle Game Figures - Track 'n Field Leo, Hot Doggin' Mike, Super-Swimmin' Raph, and Powerliftin' Don (1992) Smash'Em Bash'Em Turtles - Kowabunga Kickboxin' Leo, Karate Choppin' Mike, (1992) Movie Star Turtles - Movie Star Don, Movie Star Mike, Movie Star Leo, and Movie Star Raph (1992) Sewer Spitting Turtles - Lifeguard Leo, Spike 'N Volley Don, Sewer-cyclin' Raph, and Beachcombin' Mike (1992) Bodacious Birthday Turtles - (1992) Mutant Military 2 - Different forms of military - Kookie Kavarly Leo, Delta Team Don, Navy Seal Mike, and Raph, the Yankee Doodle. (1992) Wacky Wild West - The Ninja Turtles taking on the Old West; Chief Leo, Crazy Cowboy Don, Bandito-Bashin' Mike, and Sewer Scout Raph. (1992) Cave-Turtles - Stone Age "Collectible Turtle Combo" boxsets; Among others, Leo and his Dingy Dino, Don and his Trippy Tyrannosaurus, Mike and his Silly Stegosaurus, and Raph and his Tubular Pterodactyl. (1992-'93) Sewer Heroes Turtles - (1993) Turtle Trolls - A take on the early 1990s troll doll craze; Leo, Don, Mike, and Raph featuring tall, synthetic hair and childlike appearances. (1993) Universal Studios Monsters - Classic monster-themed figures; Among others, Leo as the Wolfman, Don as Dracula, Mike as Frankenstein's monster, Raph as the Mummy, and Bride of Frankenstein April. (1993-'94) Ninja Action Turtles - Somersault Samurai Leo, Black Belt Mike, Jump Attack Raph, and Cartwheelin' Karate Don (1993) Giant Movie Star Turtles - (1993) Shogun Ninja Turtles - Shogun Mike, Shogun Leo, Shogun Raph, and Shogun Don (1994) Undercover Turtles - Undercover Don, Undercover Mike, Undercover Raph, and Undercover Leo (1994) Apollo 11 Turtles - Touchdown Don, Retro Rocket Raph, Lunar Leo, and Moon Landin' Mike (1994) Warriors of the Forgotten Sewer - Dwarf Don, Barbarian Leo (1994) Pizza Tossin' Turtles - (1994) Kung-Fun TMNT Tournament Fighters Turtles - Kung-Fu Don, Kung-Fu Mike, and Kung-Fu Raph (1994) Cyber Samurai Turtles - (1994) Star Trek - A crossover due to Playmates' owning both Star Trek and TMNT licenses; Captain Leonardo, First Officer (Star Trek) Don, Chief Engineer Michelangelo, and Chief Medical Officer Raphael. (1994) Adventurers - Figures dressed for adventuring; Deep Sea Diver Leonardo, Arctic Donatello, and Safari Michelangelo. (1995) Jim Lee's TMNT - Majorly restyled Ninja Turtle figures based on the designs of famous comic book artist Jim Lee. (1995) Sumo Turtle - Sumo Mike and Sump Raph (1995) TMNT Supermutants - Supermutant Raph, Supermutant Mike, Supermutant Leo, and Supermutant Don (1995) Metal Mutants - Don with Spirit Armor, Raph with Phoenix Spirit Armor, Mike with Beetle Spirit Armor, and Leo with Dragon Armor (1995) Ninja Shooters - (1995) Muta Force Turtles - Robotic Raphael, Andro-Skeleton Leonardo, Dynatronic Donatello, and Robotation Michaelangelo (1996) Coil Force Turtles - Coil Cool Don, Mighty Mech Mike, Lickety-Split Leo, and Rapid Recollin' Raph (1996) Head Droppin' Turtles (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996). Ninja Power Turtles (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Pizza Tossin' Turtles (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Sewer Spittin' Turtles (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Ninja Action Turtles (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Kung-Fu Action TMNT Tournament Fighters (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Mutations (10th Anniversary re-release) (1996) Mutant Masters - The Ninja Turtles sporting Anime inspired armor as "ancient mythic warriors"; Leonardo Wind Warrior, Donatello Water Warrior, Michelangelo Thunder Warrior, and Raphael Fire Warrior. (1997) Dino Turtles - The Ninja Turtles as Dinosaurs; Tricera Mike, Stego Raph, Ankyl Leo, Pterano Don, and Tyranno Shredder (1997) Stretch Figures - Stretch Mike, Stretch Don, Stretch Raph, and Stretch Leo (1997) Even with the silliest of concepts, Playmates managed to create some intriguing and fun figure designs for children. In contrast to other companies like Kenner, who constantly re-released figure sculpts with different paint jobs, Playmates rarely showed a cheap or careless effort in their TMNT figures. But with rising competition, limited figure concepts, and the end of the cartoon series, a pitfall was inevitable. By the second, less violent TMNT film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Playmates decided to create a figure collection based on the characters' live-action appearance. In contrast to the regular figures, these were made of a softer, more rubbery material to better reflect the look of the animatronic costumes used in the films. They also featured ball joints at the neck, shoulders, and hips, and each figure came with a small, canister of Ooze. In terms of character variety, however, the Movie Stars collections were in stark contrast to the wide variety seen in the basic figure lines. 1993 also saw the production of Toon Turtles. These figures took on an almost stereotypical approach to being humorously cartoon-like. Each character bore a friendly, animated appearance with a glittery paint job and including some type of "cartoon" action feature (Raphael's head spun, Michelangelo's tongue unraveled in Tex Avery fashion, etc.). On the upside, this series produced a more "cartoon accurate" painted version of Shredder and introduced toys not previously made for many longtime characters from the cartoon series such as the Neutrinos and April O'Neil's co-workers, Irma Langinstein, Burne Thompson and Vernon Fenwick. A third movie hit theatres in 1993 but saw less success than its predecessors. This collection featured the Ninja Turtles once again in their Movie Star likeness and sporting samurai armor, as well as several other side characters. The Giant Movie III Samurai figures also came complete with removable masks and time scepters as seen in the film. In 1994, Playmates, in an attempt capitalize on toy lines like Mighty Max and Polly Pocket, shrunk the Turtles down to an equally small size in a sub-line simply named "Mini Mutants". These were "Turtle Transport Combos" which contained one figure and two vehicles. "Bodacious Battlesets" which were four playsets which could connect via bridges/platforms; these included one figure. "Turtle Top Playsets" were a characters head which would open into a double decker playset; these included three figures. Slimmer "Carry Along Playsets" took the shape of Raph's sai, Leo's katana, and the Turtle Communicator; these came with three figures. And finally, "Mini-Mutant Turtle in a Turtle" was released in 1996, consisted of four playsets that were figures of the four turtles about 6 inches taller than the normal figure; their heads, stomachs, and shells opened into the playsets. Each had themed removable armor as well; two figures were included with each.

[@ninjasec]

this is going back now, I have not gone this far back in your videos, I am pumped, currently organzing my collection of TMNT, I need this

[@jackko21]

I swear the figures for the next mutation look better than the actual show

[@KeoniSoares]

Love the the 80s version turtles,as well as the current turtles:)

[@SavageIsPlaying]

6:46 this is nightmare fuel.

[@jevoriaphillips504]

Hey, dan........ What TMNT toy version in your opinion is best??

[@masterfarr8265]

The Mutations toys

[@bansheeboysofficial]

Gonna be turning 16 now but I remember when I was 5-7 watching these videos, really want to go back to the past…

[@GustHal]

I was thinking in a video of the many versions of TMMT ! nice one Pixel !

[@sonicchic1]

You know what's really ironic? Him being Leo and holding He-Man's sword since Cam Clarke, the voice of Leonardo, also did Prince Adam/He-Man in the 2002 cartoon. XD Other than that, nice look at the Turtles so far! Although I don't understand the 2nd loop.

[@vanhopecomedy]

Is that a subtle reference to Leo and Prince Adam having the same voice actors? ;)

[@keach1983]

I remember i had the pleasure of having the whole toy run and vehicles and bases all execpt the themed characters

[@epicalyt]

6:19 Thanks a lot pixel dan now I can’t sleep without dreaming about this

[@TheVarietyMix]

Way awesome review guys! Love the 90s nostalgia! Or might I say late 80s early 90s :) . I use to watch this when I was a kid. One of my favorite cartoon & collected the figures too. Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next episode

[@mcea4]

Hey dan where did u get those nunchucks at the beginning of the video?

[@mattlaesch]

Love this!

[@Trencher1375]

Those cartoon version figures looks like something out of a nightmare!

[@zopilote7]

I always thought those black and yellow spots on Donny looked like he had leprosy

[@cloneyoshi]

Man I wish Suine was still making videos

[@nightwarper1760]

CloneYoshi what ever happened to him?

[@Internet_Nobody]

Whatever happened to Suine? I used to watch his TMNT stuff a lot as a kid now I can’t find his channel.

[@mivvy3182]

I grew up with the 2007 and 2012 turtles.

[@ADAM_CAMMA]

and since this video we have had; NECA, Super7 and playmates make MORE versions of the 4 turtles making collecting even more work

[@thewhitewolf7886]

The early movie turtles are really good for their time in my opinion.

[@martanaves1498]

I have the 1988 Raphael and I plan to get the rest (Leo Mikey Donnie splinter and shedder)

[@drterminator]

Marta Naves "shredder"

[@sonicmario64]

I actually had a Raphael action figure when I was in preschool, and it was one of the very first TMNT action figures I ever owned as a kid. :D

[@Bored_Zach]

I LOVE TMNT!

[@klvAcosta]

Im not a big fan of tmnt but I couldn't resist picking up the new toysR'us classic version

[@pferreira1983]

The irony is that the toys based off the second movie look more accurate to the third movie.

[@nyquist75]

version 2 are horrifying!

[@Dylanio21]

Any vintage TMNT stuff planned for the new year?

[@zesharnarcher-khan5871]

Great vids pixel dan

[@urgay1611]

9:42-10:05 Ralph:Hey guys Leo-*killer creepy mode* Mikey:WTF Donnie:*is on meth or a sort if drug for sure.)

[@ekgbrolarekg1182]

They look like chinese bootlegs

[@grandgojira8182]

Looks like Dan has more figures to work with so we can get a part 4 and 5

[@TinfoilTuber]

Now that I think about it, the next mutation series was as unnacurate as the rise of the tmnt

[@ekgbrolarekg1182]

They both suck

[@ZombowFleshYT]

Classic KZbin video I use to watch

[@-Hail-15]

These ar the videos that got me on to this chanel

[@GenericUser379]

You rock!

[@KeoniSoares]

Love tmnt,great review:)

[@Kosmouchkosmatakosmos]

Cooooool i like you and i like most this video i am yours big fan

[@DNK-mo2lf]

are those the soft heads?

[@brianamota2136]

The toon turtles look like frogs

[@rileyfrandsen8357]

where did you get the turtles

[@uglystrawberry]

any of you have the o.g. turtle weapons for sale?

[@KeoniSoares]

The movie version figures should be what they look like in the new one:)

[@BadBloodMovies]

Superb video!! Really enjoted it dude! COWABUNGA!!!

[@RAOliverDude]

Why was this reuploaded? o.O

[@drterminator]

Were those real nunchucks?

[@DNK-mo2lf]

yes i think

[@aidenwilliams4449]

Yep

[@staples.]

No they where sticks attached by a line of chain

[@kyleewright]

Clothesline of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures are a nightmare fuel

[@jamalsoward8404]

Venus De Milo's bandana should've been pink.

[@fabiandesignz]

The collectors store near me is selling the original four turtles from the 80's still in the package. But their like $70 each. :(

[@adamhamlette8707]

Cool

[@shannonreich2485]

My favorite version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are THE NEXT MUTATION. But can anyone tell where to buy them at?

[@martaarredondo8994]

Pixel Dan I don't know if you know this but I have the original Rafael but that when he's going to a swimming party or something for that

[@xxxlittleGremlinxxx]

I have the very first ones but only raph and doni!

[@pandafeliz6433]

Los originales tortugas ninja 1988. Genial

[@TMNTxxmichaelangelo]

the toon turtles are my top 10 favourite

[@TheVGViking]

You know, I'm in the minority... but I thought Venus de Milo was a VERY good idea... just poorly executed. You can't just bring in a fifth turtle, and not expect people to ask questions.

[@jipthedwarf1]

john john

[@shannonreich2485]

AceOfHearts so do I, its a good idea to have another set of two hands or weapons when in a fight with shredder or other bad guys.

[@carolthompson2189]

TheVGViking

[@Goldenbane]

I disliked the show, but the Venus character never bothered me at all. I was surprised there was such backlash against her.

[@aivendon]

didn't you already do ths?

[@smoovoperata3242]

Yea those toon turtles are just scary looking

[@FUTURESQUASH767]

Fun fact his “katanas” are actualy ninjaken blades

[@tarkatantapir7287]

8:09 O_O †

[@thedoom1772]

There’s a stalker predator on Amazon but idk if the account is the official neca account pixel dan would you perhaps know if it’s the official account there’s only one left and I want to but I haven’t bought it just in case

[@jayanta072]

Whats your favourite ninja turtle?

[@nightwarper1760]

jayanta072 Michelangelo

[@wolfin22]

i liked venis :(

[@superbn0va]

What about the awesome Mutatin Trurtle figures??

[@z3ro47]

Til now its funny

[@beezlbub7956]

Im getting the 1990 movie figures for xmas

[@SuperDashRendar]

Content about the figures starts at 4:00

[@CarltonBanks556]

I saw a Leonardo one at the second hand shop and I bought it just because

[@memesablazin2273]

How come the turtles in 2003 have no pupils , but they did in 2007 with the same turtles ? Comment to me if you know the answer .

[@sonicmario64]

That would most likely be due to the 2003 TMNT cartoon series being more faithful to the original comics by Mirage Studios, where the Ninja Turtles were depicted having white eyes because of them wearing masks, and it was a common feature for comic book characters who always wore masks or cowls such as Batman and Wolverine.

[@cloneyoshi]

dan you should put all the parts together

[@virtncable]

never seen those movie figures ever in my life haha

[@Kongkos]

motuc stop motion (A New Era) part 5 is finaly here.. Check it out!

[@Magpie_Mark92]

the next mutation was shocking in every way

[@ven3209]

8:03 don't be so scared Leo, just look away from the mirror.

[@randyrichardson1542]

Guess it's just me n u pal....bring some oj n I'll bring some kush

[@limpop2661]

You know the Venus figure,I think she will have an epic comeback in the new series as a well known character..... APRIL O'NEIL!

[@Kelnar7]

lol made me lol many times

[@ExarAnubis]

I'm miss Suine

[@jorgefong2841]

Did anybody noticed a blooper at the end of minute 12?

[@firepopcorn1237]

The light blue turtle isn't come to 2013 turtles,is she?

[@primusvsunicron1]

Pixel Dan please do The Many Versions of The Shredder

[@wynncarolyn4517]

It's me Daniel 😺😌

[@ventrexx7694]

If anybody reads this comment who can give me any information on this, I'm confused on the toon turtles figures. I just got a Michaelangelo who doesn't have the metallic paint, but everywhere I've looked says only Raphael was released without the metallic paint with the toon cycle. Maybe he was a foreign release or a variant or something? Anyone who has any information on this they can share would be helpful.

[@thomasjohnson1885]

1986guy Probably a variant that came with a vehicle

[@ventrexx7694]

Thomas Johnson I think the only toon vehicle was the toon cycle which came with a non shiny Raphael. I did figure just figure out where he came from though, he was realeased non shiny by himself in 1999, where the original set was in '93. I don't know why just Michaelangelo, but I'd guess it was some sort of exclusive or they were going to release the whole set again and changed their minds.