TMNT - Which Action Figures are Best?

Join Captain McKay and take a look at various Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures from various companies. We'll weigh the pros and cons to decide which are the best!
0:00 Intro
1:25 Original Playmates
3:08 NECA Mirage Comics
5:04 NECA Cartoon
7:10 Playmates 2012 Classics
8:13 NECA 1990 Movie
9:17 Other Movie Figures
10:49 Playmates 2003 Cartoon
11:21 Playmates 2007 TMNT
12:31 Playmates 2012 Cartoon
13:03 Revoltech 2012 Cartoon
14:40 Other Versions/Wrap-up
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[@Ac0ustics0ul]

Giving the Turtles different colors was one of the smartest business decisions ever made..young kids identify w/ colors and it just made it so much easier for them to pledge their allegiance to a certain turtle.. raising the fandom

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

For sure. I wonder how confusing the show would have been if they didn’t make them color coded and easily identifiable.

[@cyryc]

obviously inspired by Japanese Super Sentai

[@joec1060]

Yeah, the first time I stumbled across the comic version I was so confused as to why Raphael had a katana lol.

[@raffytoyvids]

Agreed

[@edwardsanchez3708]

I don't like the color orange but Michael Angelo was my favorite ninja turtle

[@thesmstudios3223]

I want Neca to make 2003 version of the Turtles, those are my best iterations of the turtles and I feel like they get no love and it would be amazing to see Neca or any other company make good quality 2003 Turtle figures

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Someone NEEDS to make great, updated versions of the 2012 turtles. I think a lot of people would go for those.

[@thesmstudios3223]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom That too and I would love to have more high quality of the 2012 but I feel like 2003 really needs it more but I do see what you mean by they would go for 2012

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

SM Studios wow...I meant to type 2003 haha. I’m with you 100%

[@thesmstudios3223]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom Ohh lol

[@JediSheng]

Agreed. Every time I see a NECA update, I'm hoping it's the 03 series XD

[@The_Inferior_Retroman]

In my opinion, the first set of the 2012 turtle are the definitive versions of the figures. I always love the detail and articulation of these figures. They're durable and they fit in great with my six inch figures.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

The Playmates line? Those are fun, definitely. And the line went really deep, too. Some real gems in there!

[@danielbenjaminmesser6234]

The Neca movie TMNT are by far the best IMO.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

You can’t go wrong. I just got Raphael with the trench coat and Casey Jones, they’re great.

[@something_els3]

Captain McKay Random Lucky

[@Link-lw3ll]

They're amazing just super hard to get

[@something_els3]

It’s been 3 months and I still can’t find Raph and Casey

[@ArtWithBenn]

69th like

[@DGDXanimation]

I think the 90s movie Turtles by NECA are my new favorites! Great vid Cap

[@diddykong797]

Yes!!!

[@ClaudiosCollection]

100% agree! They really kick some series shell!

[@ryguy2482]

They are probably the most well made 20ish dollar price point by a far margin.

[@kamalthomas2852]

YES YEES YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

[@NinjaToyReviews]

Neca are pretty good

[@Skittlespillygog]

those nickelodeon figures with the moving eyes are the goat. wow thats a crazy nice detail.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

It’s surprisingly fun haha

[@NStalgia070]

This brings back painful memories of my mom giving away almost all my TMNT toys that I FRIGGIN PAID FOR MYSELF AS A KID. Then she realized later when we were older that these were collectibles not just toys when she saw other people's displays 🤦‍♂️

[@flip1sba]

I'm going with the TMNT movie figures. They are well detailed and designed.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Those are seriously great figures!

[@donyflip8621]

The only problem with this video is... that it ends.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Companies need to make more turtles so this can continue! Thanks for watching man.

[@JerOfTheDead]

Right tho? This was a great video

[@something_els3]

I want more revoltech turtles from the 2012 series

[@camarochronicss1947]

Aw thts true and nice

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

@DTVKids Toy reviews I’m curious why I’m a noob

[@JaxBlade]

This was GREAT The Playmates Toys for 1987 and 2003 were MY CHILDHOOD so I had a ton of em and just recently have I started getting NECA collectibles which I love. Great work man!!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I wish I still had my old Playmates figures. I had so many and I have no idea what ever became of them. I still hope to stumble upon a box in the attic that has them in it haha. Really appreciate you checking this video out, glad you enjoyed it!

[@frieddoritos2901]

Ayo Jaxblade

[@Teab8g]

I'm a kid of the 80s but them Revoltech figures look fantastic.

[@STAV-6319]

80's 90's style version is my favorite...

[@mercury2157]

I grew up with the 2003 ones, but my little brother has a 2012 Leonardo and the articulation and sheer number of joints and moving parts is pretty damn impressive

[@ezbaxq1387]

The revoltech one?

[@azozazoz9196]

I've grown up with the 80s & 2003 shows and 1990s & 2007 movies, but the 2012 Nickelodeon TV show is absolute my favourite TMNT versions of all time!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

It’s a great show, I love how it blends all the previous versions together and redesigns some of the characters for a new audience.

[@Butternutter70]

I agree it’s a great show

[@sidokid454]

They actually did some episodes with the 80s turtles!

[@joeleustice]

I just bought the 2012 turtles off of ebay. I really like them.

[@drizzyprime]

Samee

[@ScubaDiverPicker]

Neca 1990 Movie Turtles - are the best Turtle figs I’ve ever seen. Spot on! Those reveltech are really nice aswell but being the 1990 movie is my favorite turtle product to date I gotta go with them.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Honestly you can’t go wrong with those. They’re great.

[@ThePrinceofElPaso]

I really wish they would revisit 2003 and 2007 turtles cuz those were my jam. But until then I’ll grab Neca 90’s and green promo turtles. Thanks for helping me choose captain!!!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Glad I could help! Since I made this video, there’s even more available to pick from. There was a set last year from NECA that was the green promo color turtles with interchangeable facial expressions, it came with all four turtles and all their weapons and swap-out hands and some accessories. It’s a great set, I would say to look into those! NECA also recently put out the TMNT2 movie figures, those are Walmart two packs I believe, so if you can’t find the ones from the first movie the ones from Secret of the Ooze might be easier to find. Hope you get a set you like!

[@WildTonyAppears]

Absolutely loved this. Your balance of personal viewpoint and objective observation makes your opinions valid and fair. I really want to grab some more of the 1990 movie era figures, plus the Turtles in Time line that released not too long ago!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Much appreciated! The video game figures are definitely unique, my budget and space wouldn’t allow for them but I definitely admire them from a distance. The movie stuff is killer, I love how they’ve filled in so many of the side characters now.

[@lahjayprod]

Man revoltech for 65 bucks a piece now there 500 a piece 😂

[@suziecarmell2971]

IMO, I really enjoy NECA’s 90’s & for nostalgia NECA’s Cartoon version. Thank you for the video

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Great choices. Thanks for watching!

[@Burgsworld]

Thanks for this video bro I’m looking at getting back into TMNT collecting so this is a good jump off point. Look forward to more videos from you

[@der_1733]

Great video man! love it when you dive into figure lines like this.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thank you!

[@David-hh2mu]

10:50 i had all of these when i was 5! I REALLY NEED THEM!!!

[@wumpus976]

I happen to own a set of bootleg Mirage Turtles, and I gotta say they’re really great! The joints are nice and tight, but not overly tight. The paint is a little sloppier, but it’s not too bad. They also have the colored headbands as an option! One thing to note is that newer versions of them have a darker green and paler brown compared to the official figures and earlier releases of the bootlegs. Regardless, I’m really satisfied! Also, NECA is going to be releasing an updated set of Mirage Turtles based on how they appeared later on in the Mirage comics, so if you want official Mirage Turtles, then you can get those.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Since making this video I’ve had the chance to handle the bootleg Mirage figures and yes, you’re on the money. They’re really nice for bootlegs, and the option of getting the multi-colored bandanas is a cool variant. I’m really looking forward to the new comic figures, hoping to hear more about their release soon!

[@bunnyfreakz]

Neca deserve to be bootlegged for really awful stock and business practice.

[@ismahellion]

What an incredible video you made, many thanks pal!

[@BurnoutInc]

You uploaded this on my birthday. You spoil me, good sir. Going to check this out a bit later. Major league hyped.

[@imanny2012]

You do a really good job covering stuff like this! Please make more of them. Very well spoken and you make it entertaining!

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Absolutely Agree 100%🤘😝🤘

[@GabrielGarcia-su9po]

I agree

[@icedevilart1379]

I remember owning 4 TMNT action figures Leonardo 80s cartoon Robot turtle 2003 Shredder without helmet 2003 And Michelangelo with transforming gimmick where you can transform him into his turtle mode

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I think the Robot Turtle might have been Metalhead. I think he had a figure for that line. It’s been so long, and there’ve been SO many figures haha.

[@michaelrmcornejo]

Love this video!! Thank you for this! Production was great!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Glad you liked it!

[@chromezeta]

This was such a great vid. I wished it was longer. Thanks for making this!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks. Really glad you liked it!

[@Jeffelson]

I have a real soft spot for the old "Movie Star" line. Very little articulation but they look awesome and the rubber-y texture works really well for them. By the standards of 1992 or whatever it was, the detailing was great as well!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I’m with you. In 1992-1993, those turtles were the absolute PINNACLE of my collection. Although it always bothered me that Leonardo’s belt strap was over the wrong shoulder, and that there was only one strap rather than two like in the movie haha.

[@taxationistheft2.0]

ME 2. THE RUBBER FEEL WAS AWESOME

[@Anakunus]

I do not have a favourite set, as I am not a TMNT figure collector. However, I am impressed with those cartoon based figures by NECA. Both the body proportions and the head sculpt look just like I remember the turtles looking like in the cartoon. They look so much more like the cartoon turtles than the original "vintage" figures, as you called them, that any boy would have been a target of envy if he had had them in the early 90's. On the other hand, those movie version figures by NECA are just as accurately sculpted. I am impressed by how well the manufacturer has managed to capture their look from the movies. So, depending whether a collector is a comic, cartoon or movie enthusiast, I would say the NECA figures are his/her best choice.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

You really can’t go wrong with any of the ones you mentioned. NECA nails the likeness of each version so well. There have been more recent versions of the cartoon turtles released since I made this video, with some different head sculpts that let you swap different expressions on the figures’ faces, and those are even better than the ones in this video. Count your blessings that you’re not a turtle collector, it gets expensive haha. Thanks for watching, I appreciate you checking a video out when you don’t necessarily have much interest in buying the figures.

[@wyldelf2685]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom makes good sense, curious KZbinr wants to see if figures are worth buying , , , then scared off by the price 👍😸👍

[@Desperate4changing]

Trip down memory lane, thank you!

[@johntziannis359]

I grew up on these. TMNT were my idols. Thanks for the video dude, brought back a lot of happy memories.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Really glad to hear that man, happy you liked it!

[@predatoreusfilms9992]

This is made very professionally nice job

[@ShockwaveFPSStudios]

I think the 2012 Ninja Turtles by REVOLTECH are my favorites! Nice vid Cap

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

They’re so much fun! Thanks for watching.

[@isaacmendez9435]

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[@BeeBumbleTuna]

Great video my dude! I need to dig out my old figures from the attic, see which ones I got. Btw love the Patches shirt 🤘🏼

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks, Dandan! I wish I still had my old Playmates collection, I don’t know what ever happened to all my old toys.

[@TotalJim1984]

Awesome video! I loved the way you posed the Revoltech turtles in the van!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@bashcrash9148]

I gotta say...I’m in love with the Neca 1990 TMNT movie figures. I got all four turtles and had them for quite a while. Then I randomly found Splinter at GameStop (two weeks ago) and picked him up. Then I ordered Shredder on eBay. Then I randomly found a Foot Soldier at GameStop (yesterday) and picked him up. Looks like Casey Jones is next! Really hoping we get movie April eventually. I have a much bigger attachment to the 1990 movie than any other version of TMNT so this probably plays a role in me being biased. Cool video! This was a nice surprise!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Hell yeah, Bash! Those movie figures are works of art. I’m really glad someone finally made some great quality figures from that first movie, there’s so much possibility for display with all the Foot and Shredder/Splinter. I’d love to see supporting cast like April, hell even Tatsu would be cool to throw in with the Foot. Thanks for watching man!

[@illinoischiz]

If you wait long enough, I am almost positive they will release the wave 2 Splinter/Shredder/Foot soldiers most likely in two figure two packs via Walmart, or target. Since they have pulled out of a partnership with the failing Gamestop.

[@StarStarbreez]

Neca is a week only pre order for tokka and rahz from the second movie and a super shredder version

[@jarosbodytko6462]

April O’Neil is coming. Judith Hoag is following the production process after being invited at Neca

[@TheRageaholic]

Love the 1990 Neca figures. But they do seem to have some quality control issues. I bought the pack with all four, and the Leonardo and Donatello were both missing scabbards for their weapons on their back. Despite the package clearly showing it. Obnoxious.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Leo should definitely have them. Sadly Donatello just has some little string ties on his belt for his staff, but if those were missing then that’s an issue as well.

[@TheRageaholic]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom Yeah, I looked into it a bit more, and after doing research, it appears I may have unknowingly bought some (very detailed and elaborate) bootlegs. Apparently at some point, the NECA molds were stolen in China, and used to make a fleet of EXCELLENT fakes. Like, I'm not even mad. The fakes are almost as good as the originals.

[@thunderstudent]

@@TheRageaholic my bootleg Leo came with his scabbards but not Don.

[@thunderstudent]

@@TheRageaholic Sorry for the double post but some rumors have it that the bootlegs aren’t being made from stolen molds but actually being ran out of the same factory as the official figures, with others even saying that they’re doing it with NECA’s blessings since that line got cut short.

[@Junketsuadidas]

Neca has those issues with almost all their lines unfortunately

[@jeff15]

Awesome video. First time watching, keep up the amazing work. 👏 thanks

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks for watching!

[@LemosArt0987]

Dude awesome video it was fun to revisit my childhood with lots of these. I especially remember the original Playmates line and the movie star line. That last set you showed based off of the Nickelodeon cartoon in insane I might have to buy those and start my own little collection. Cowabungaaa!

[@wackywavinginflatablearmfl3685]

The 2003 show will always be the ninja turtles to me, they were just done so perfectly

[@minicle426]

Okay.

[@TMNTfever]

For the 2003 series, when they reached the Fast Forward seasons, a new Playmates line with new close-to-source models to boot. They have little details on them that from their new design in the show, but I prefer them over the wave 1 set.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Julian-Chris Reyes now that you mention it, I remember those. They had the more cartoon-accurate head sculpts if I recall correctly. Those would be cool to own some day.

[@dogcarthemusical7203]

THESE ARE THE QUESTIONS WE NEEDED ANSWERED

[@AFCManUk]

Donatello was always my favourite as a kid.....mainly because a broom handle made an excellent 'Bo' Staff!! Although, I DID once make a convincing pair of Nunchucks in my shed, but was never allowed to take them out!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Haha same! My grandfather whipped up a pair out of a mop handle and a chain from a hanging plant. That’s how I learned how much nunchucks hurt when they whip around and hit your elbow haha

[@thevirtuouscollector]

This is the best TMNT figure guide video I've seen. I myself always wanted since I was a kid and decided to go big with the ultra rare DreamEx 1/6 scale figures, which I don't see any videos on YT showcasing all 4 of them, guess I'll probably shoot one!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Please do! I’ve been curious, I totally forgot to mention the DreamEx figures in this video. I do know they existed at the time and they look great.

[@ozzy9226]

I used to be an adventurer like you that is until I started collecting neca tmnt figures

[@edwardjadlowski530]

I love the vintage stuff and just started collecting again. Totally worth it. Enjoy sir. great videos by the way!

[@ezbaxq1387]

This is the perfect video I've been looking for and I might pick up those revoltech tmnt ones they look the best imo

[@Chalor.]

As far as which are best: Objectively, I think the '12 Turtles are when it comes to posability. Well, _duh!_ on that one. Aesthetics wise, I say the '90 movie ones. I know so many collectors say these are the best Turtles ever; but my personal favorites are the NECA cartoon Turtles. The show versions, not the promotional colour scheme. For that, I have the Figuarts ones. They're more accurate to that source than the NECA ones. But like you, I was never over the moon with those. They were certainly the greatest versions at the time for me, but not perfect. Certainly beating out my Playmates Classics versions by light-years. I really didn't like the lower parts of the legs being diecast. And yeah, I despise everything about the Michael Bay Turtles. I straight-up watched those in theaters (and I go to the movies once every few years). How embarrassing it was to be there, especially that elevator scene......uhuhuhuhuh 😬.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks so much for all the comments. This is a lot of great information, I wouldn’t have known all that about NECA and the various differences in their releases. Since putting this video up, I’ve learned a LOT about these figures haha. The SHF figures have a lot of strong support from some of the comments, admittedly if I see them for a good price I’ll probably pull the trigger. I just don’t NEED them at this point, especially since there are so many figures I prefer. NECA movie TMNT has a LOT of well-earned praise. I can’t say enough about how much I like them (along with the figures of the supporting cast), I have found that a lot of my friends love them because of how photogenic they are for figure photography, ACBA, stop motion, etc. People have made some truly amazing stuff with them. Those Revoltech ones are just so much fun. I completely forgot to mention the Batman vs TMNT figures, which I think LOOK really cool design-wise, but I don’t actually have the figures to compare. Thanks again for all the feedback, and for the praise on my presentation. Most of my content is stop-motion and the making-of stuff that goes along with it, but I occasionally do something like this (I’ve done a Batman figure retrospective a few years ago that I’d love to revisit at some point). And lastly, I’m glad knowing that being mistaken for a 20-something isn’t exclusive to just me haha. 35 and feeling every bit of it, but at least I LOOK young!

[@Chalor.]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom Shit went to hell with me beginning at 30. First it was psoriasis, then bone growths, then hypertension, then rheumatoid arthritis...and a whole bunch of mental illnesses as well lol. But like I've said too, at least I look young. I wouldn't even bother with the Figuarts. It's not just that the NECA cartoon Turtles are better all around, but I _really_ don't like the lower metal legs & feet. I ended up probably ordering half a dozen of each from Barnes & Noble to get a set that didn't have shiny metal spots showing through where the paint was missing. So yeah, ppl praise that aspect cause of stability (which isn't needed), but I hate it. Not to mention the colour and sheen doesn't match the plastic skin. I was so close to getting those Revoltech ones the other year. I thought about getting the KO's, but just couldn't do that to myself. They do look to be the funnest to pose...by far. I ended up completing my Batman vs TMNT figures not that long ago when they got heavily discounted. So glad I did that since it's weird only having two of the brothers. I've definitely seen a video or two of yours before, and I'm sure I've watched the Batman figure retrospective. And no problem with the comments and praise...it's well deserved. Ohhh, stop-motion. That was my introduction into the world of film. I used to use my parents Sony 8mm camcorder to make stop-motion videos, Muppets style puppet videos, and a few other things. I'll have to go through your catalog and check out more.

[@sonicelerizo6446]

my favorites tmnt action figures are: 3:31 neca tmnt comic book 2:08 playmates tmnt 80s figures 5:11 neca tmnt 80s figures 8:26 neca 90s tmnt movie 6:50 s.h figuarts tmnt 7:39 playmates classic tmnt figures 10:57 TMNT 2003 FIGURES 14:29 TMNT REVOLTECH 2012 FIGURES they are my favorities

[@KaiMoFilms]

Pretty awesome. I didn't grow up with TMNT at all in my life. I knew they were there and I could name each turtle but I never really have it much attention. It's really interesting seeing the evolution on the toys from the playmates toys to the neca and revoltechs. I see similar comparisons to the old Batman figures you've talked about and the old Godzilla figures from the 90s all the way to present day. Awesome stuff cap! Nice shirt too, I still need to pick mine up

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks man! I wish I could find my old Trendmasters Godzilla figures, I’d love to do a similar video with those.

[@ratans2]

dude, this video looks like you recorded it in the 90's, amazing touch!!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

A byproduct of having older equipment haha. Glad you think it adds to the presentation overall!

[@luukabrazi187]

I wish I still had all mine so bad. And I remember as a kid I went to a garage sale with my mom and the guy had potato sack full of TMNT figures plus all the vehicles and a bunch of random loose ones on a shelf and was just 50$ for all of it. I begged my mom to buy it and she said no. I tried to tell her they're worth way more but she didn't think so. It was so upsetting. They were all the classic ones too

[@alifuller1658]

DAMN 😏

[@briom1425]

What is your mom saying about that now ?

[@agentghost3234]

@@briom1425 "Get a job, buy your own stuff" lol

[@LeonardoShellhead]

9:04 OMG THANK GOD! I thought mine was a bootleg for a sec (I have the one where he looks more angry)

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thankfully not, haha. Technically it could be a production error, I suppose, but it’s a legit figure!

[@EllisD01]

Really enjoyed this video. I have some of the Turtles that you mentioned and I’m thinking about getting the Revoltech figures to get a good representation of the 2012 Turtles. Also, I noticed the X-Men and WWE figures behind you. Looking forward to seeing some videos about them as WWE, X-Men, and Turtles are the main 3 lines that I collect.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks man! I’d love to cover X-Men at some point, especially if I ever could find my old ones from childhood.

[@Seanime]

Really good review sir! Thank you!!

[@gillywritescomics]

The revamped TMNT Cartoon line and the movie line by NECA are fantastic!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

NECA has been doing a great job with their TMNT, definitely!

[@Chalor.]

There's actually more than a few differences between the initial SDCC/GameStop release and the last set they released. The molds became a little softer with those; so you're not seeing quite the level of detailing compared to the others. It's really noticeable with the plastron (the belly area). One great thing about that last set is how much better the eyes are. There's a very realistic gloss to them that the previous ones lack. So pros and cons of each. Oh yeah, Donnie's bandana is a lighter/more pinkish colour. I've gone through so many copies of each release (plus saving images), and there's even more specific differences. The same goes for other NECA releases. In some cases, they legitimately change the sculpt slightly. The original Leatherhead had a different hair sculpt than the later ones. They were supposed to be the exact same (like not marketed to be different), but weird things happen.

[@TheFurAnk]

Was really surprised to see that there's two versions of Raphael headsculpt. I was lucky to pick up the initial sdcc release and never took a look at the later GameStop version

[@spainvilla7]

You seem very knowledgeable so may I ask you, what the deal is exactly with the roommates Raphael looking different showing way more teeth! I just received my turtles a couple days ago and my Raphael seems to be the exact same way.. ps all of the other turtles have the very glossy eyes as you described and Donatello has the pinkish purple bandana!

[@krisfrederick5001]

Nostalgia is a very powerful drug. Good work my friend. Edit: I remember on Saturday mornings play the TMNT Nintendo game, eating my TMNT cereal in my TMNT bowl wearing my TMNT pj's. Marketing was efficient for certain.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

It was EVERYWHERE. As an adult now who gets annoyed by seeing brands all over the place, I can’t imagine what people my age in 1990 must have thought seeing turtles on every possible thing.

[@Motionflofilms]

Thank you for this video! It helped a lot!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I’m glad!

[@benjiaustin573]

Bandai Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts TMNT Diecast core figures are the best.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Some other comments have said the same thing. I missed them on sale a few weeks ago, wish I was able to get them because the price was really good.

[@stefangaming2833]

Yeah i feal your fealing!

[@ingolf82]

as a kid in the late 80s and early 90s, I always wanted "the originals", the ones that looked like they do in the cartoon. Sure, you could get turtle toys where you can open the shell on the back and it would have weapons inside. But those had no interest to me. I wanted them, how they looked in the cartoon and I had lots of them. it's funny, me being 40 years old now and looking back on this stuff, it was very fun. I'm even tempted to go see if I still have any toys left, I think I gave my cousin everything when I got too old to play with them. Same with my transformers. I'm a bit sad about that now.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Haha I know the feeling. The first ones I got as a kid were the wind-up ones, which I didn’t like as much because they didn’t come with the signature weapons. I needed to have the ones I saw on the cartoon, haha. I definitely wish I still had my old turtle toys. It’d be a blast to go through them today.

[@juancarloscanales411]

love the retro type recording of the video

[@bugsjunior3338]

Nice collection Captain.

[@demented.worm2]

I really like the 2012 ones because those are the ones that got me into collecting turtles

[@djplatos321]

Nostalgia hits harder than a rock

[@agradevil8461]

nice job man.... keep it up.. my fav definitely the Revoltech..the fun factor is thru the roof... u got 1 sub!!!! best

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thank you! I love the Revoltechs

[@agradevil8461]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom wow Might ask for Storm Co Street Fighter Stop motion... I spot some during the vid.. ☇☇

[@616Entertainment]

This is going to be one of your videos that I watch like 10 times. I love shit like this, and you're really, really good at these. You mentioned making more, and by all means, PLEASE DO! The writing is great, the music choice is great, the editing is tops, the presentation is sick, this is so good. Amazing stuff, brudda. And thanks for rocking the Patches shirt in the video.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Really glad you dug it, man. The Patches shirt being front and center needed to happen, haha. Thanks for sharing the link around too!

[@one12shelf63]

I couldn’t agree more with the black and white NECA turtles they are my favorite. I still need to pick up the revoltech ones.

[@Me-wx1mt]

4:05 I have these figures, and I gotta say, they're actually pretty good. definitely not as good as the neca figures since they don't have the precise paint detailing but they have some really great texturing

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Since making this video, I’ve gotten to mess with the bootlegs and I agree, they’re really nice. Great option to have!

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

Love your content man, keep it up✌

[@BeardBitGamingChannel]

Nice! I agree! I do a lot of custom repaints of turtles and I did it with the Bay ones and I really loved how those turned out even tho at first I didn’t care much for those turtle designs

[@JoyfulJester6371]

I personally like the ones that came with the Batman Ninja turtles animated movie toy line I like those designs

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Those designs are really cool. I’ve heard mixed feedback about the figures themselves, sadly I never got my own set and I forgot to mention them in this video.

[@JoyfulJester6371]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom they're good set but there are a little pricey considering the each figure comes with a separate Batman figure and you have to buy four sets in order to get all four

[@ironsquirrel9272]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom i recently bought the Batman vs TMNT figures and i love them, i've heard the mixed reviews and honestly don't understand the complaints other limited articulation but i will take somewhat limited articulation if it means a better looking figure.

[@robotcarnival1123]

I really love those comic book style TMNT figures. I don’t have the NECAs, but I recently purchased the cheaper playmates box set that includes an original style Splinter and Shredder. Now I just wish they’d do a wave in the style as seen on the covers of the trade paperbacks.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Those slightly more polished comic versions would be great to see. NECA nailed the first issue look for sure, but I’d love seeing versions from when the art style got more locked into what we see today from Eastman and Laird. If I’m not mistaken, I heard somewhere that NECA may re-release their comic turtles. I’d suggest buying them if that happens, they really are great figures.

[@ClaudiosCollection]

Great video, dude! Definitely agree with a lot of what you said! Keep it up and COWABUNGA!

[@great159]

Playmates classic TMNT two packs are THE BEST!💯👍

[@Arveja]

I'm in love with what NECA is doing with the turtles! I personally love the boxset of toon turtles they released for SDCC And those Super7 looks really promising!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I’m excited to see what Super 7 does, the throwback look is really great!

[@clinton6039]

I’m a huge fan of the first incarnation of turtle figures I had them growing and was tempted to by the rereleased versions. Is that a 616 shirt ur rocking love it looking good Ian would be so happy

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Clinton the rereleases are a nice set, honestly as nostalgia goes they’re great showpieces. Ian’s been a friend of mine for a few years, I love his stuff! Glad you’re a fan of his as well.

[@clinton6039]

Captain McKay Random Ian is the reason I know of your great channel so thanks to you both

[@mikevader84]

Great video Man !!!!!! As A kid TMNT....We're Always my Favorite......Can't Wait To Get My Set ! ✌️

[@g1ft3d_]

I love that your video look straight from the 90s

[@BurnoutInc]

“I have always liked.... Cowabunga.” This was great, Cap. You really do go into great detail about each line and your own history with them. I really love how many toy lines have had a crack at the shell of this amazing franchise. I wished the 2007 film had some better figures made. I dug the movie but totally understand why it’s forgotten. The Bay movies and their figures... the less said the better. NECA, like you said, really are the Kong’s of the Sewers right now when it comes to Turtle figures. There movie figures are spot on, the Cartoon based figures have all been great, and the video game based turtles are absolutely radical looking. I wish Revoltech got to make more figures based on the 2012 show. They raised shell and even though I’ve never seen them in person, seeing your pics and videos on them makes me want to get the cheap bootlegs on eBay. Just to wife their greatness like Miley opening a box of fresh Dominos. Speaking of bootlegs, I have a set of the NECA Comic figures (cartoon color headbands so you know they’re bootlegs) and they’re not bad at all. They feel slightly off from a real NECA figure but I dig them. Paint looks great on all of them and their joints and articulation feels like the real deal. I agree with everyone who’s said it already. Make more of these if you can. Get a Patreon, damn it!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I’ve heard those NECA bootlegs are good quality, that’s good to hear. It’s really crazy thinking how many sets of tmnt are out there, even beyond just the ones in this video. It’s one of those franchises where I’m always interested to see what comes next. Thanks for watching man, really glad you liked the video!

[@bearbbb12]

I really do hope that the 2003 show gets some love soon, I would love a modern adult collectors version of those designs; I personally don’t think it’s necessary to keep making versions of the 80s, lol I think we’re good now

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Seriously, after seeing all the comments about those turtles, there’s a BIG paycheck to be made for whoever creates updated 2003 figures.

[@bearbbb12]

Captain McKay Random true stuff man for example power rangers(which I love) they keep going nostalgic with the original series but, there are other seasons to honor as well. They are finally focusing on other seasons now but, still they keep releasing merchandise on the original series but, atleast it’s cool merch

[@PlatinumKnight-je3vy]

I think that when San Diego Comic con 2021 Comes around Playmates should re-release the 2003 turtles to celebrate the show’s 18th anniversary. Maybe also they could hint a possible show or movie which features them in it.

[@bearbbb12]

PlatinumKnight2003 like a turtles in time 2; the channel “turtleden” mentioned that. Definitely check him out if you havent already

[@rickysrockinreviews3011]

awesome video!!

[@dooks85]

Your dioramas are awesome! Great video

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thank you! I actually put a video up with a sewer diorama I made for the cartoon TMNT since making this video, it’s on my channel if you want to check it out!

[@skabcat242]

Those figures from the 2012 line were fun to collect and display.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I agree. I loved the mousers, you could use those with any version of the turtles. It was a fun line.

[@naisho0_]

You can get some of the SH Figuarts TMNT gigs on a website called Heromic.com though you have to import from Sweden.

[@BonnieFluff]

Oh wow! My kinda video! Great informative lil...thingy! Would have loved some comparisons between recurring baddies, like Shredder and the Clan, maybe Splinter and Casey.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

I'd have loved to include all of those, but sadly I don't have all the different versions from over the years. Glad you enjoyed!

[@Pyne56]

Well done sir! I like both versions of the animated turtles, for various reasons. I’m still undecided as to which version(s) to buy. The only versions I own a 2003 Raph with bike and both the animated and movie playmates classics turtles and Rocksteady and Bebop. I've always wanted the Revoltech Raphael. I'd buy the whole team if I could afford it, but more just want Raph as he’s always been my favourite.

[@ComicBooksandVideoGameNerd96]

Your Wrestling figures in the background 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@vivaquitocarajo]

The original 10 backs in card are the best!

[@phoenixwilz9720]

for some reason i love this video so much and i have already watched it for almost 10 times

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thanks for coming back and watching all those times! Glad you like it!

[@phoenixwilz9720]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom and thanks i never been interested in the neca figures you made me change my mind and i finally bought them

[@Colt19]

Damn I been waiting 35 years for someone to make this video

[@Peratohtori]

My favorites were always the 92 Mutations. They combined the transformation aspect I loved about the Transformers and I just liked the bulky look of the Turtles when transformed Also I gotta add, I always liked how Donnie was often portrayed as either darker or outright brown in some of the toylines, never really understood why but I liked the decision nevertheless

[@Chalor.]

It's like you've been doing videos like these for years and years. With how articulate you are, clearly highly intelligent, so very knowledgeable, and not being boring in the slightest. You really remind me of Michael over at RetroBlasting and Dan from Toy Galaxy. I was real surprised to hear that you grew up with the Turtles in the 80's. Thought you wouldn't have been born at that time. I'm a long-haired "baby faced" 40 year old that everyone assumes I'm some 20 or so year old kid. It definitely has its drawbacks. The curse of looking so young with my Scandinavian genes.

[@alessandroborio1477]

Love the special attention to turtles soundtrack you had! Cheers man and....cowabunga!!!!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Thank you! There are some great songs in those games!

[@poetparagraph]

Great work and very informative. I love the NECA ones

[@ShockwaveFPSStudios]

I actually have to agree with you here, I don’t have a favorite Ninja Turtles figure other then the REVOLTECH Figures, but that’s just because I’m nostalgic toward it, I personally think all of them are “pretty decent”. The 80s Turtles figures made by NECA are Amazing, “The 1990 Movie Turtles” Also made by “NECA” Are the best movie figures because they are movie accurate, The 2003 Turtles have a bit of charm going on through a 2000s lens, The 2007 “Movie” figures are actually pretty good, and the 2012 figures made by REVOLTECH Are So Awesome, but other then that I don’t have a favorite ninja turtles figure, they’re all the best figures for their respective series.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Yeah they’re all really well represented by great figures, I just wish someone would make great new versions of 2003 designs.

[@DarkSonic2001]

I grow up with 2003 turles and brought there toy

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

Same but they're long gone now. Really wish we could get NECA figures of them.

[@LeopoldLitchenstein]

@Chayce Gayle They'll be worth it for me. I have a lot of nostalgia for those designs. Plus I've dropped a ton of cash on TMNT figures, the Revoltech ones cost me a fortune and I just got the SDCC 2017 Collector's Case for a pretty hefty price as well.

[@brence1984]

It’s funny that I showed our kid (7 now) a toy commercial from the 80’s turtles. Ever since your channel popped up in suggestions. So I thought a trip down memory lane might be fun… Now I am reading IDW’s TMNT and pre ordered The Last Ronin figs from Neca while thinking what other turtle toys to collect. So thanks dude!

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

That’s really cool! I read a lot of the IDW book but I stopped a long time ago, I really want to go back and read through the whole series including everything I missed. Hopefully you like the figures you end up getting!

[@brence1984]

@@CaptainMcKayRandom Having worked in a comic shop during my high school years I fondly remember the emergence of Todd McFarlane toys here in european markets and how my old room was decorated with them. So yeah some odd 20’ish years later I’m going to return to form with these. IDW’s Last Ronin is a masterpiece of Turtles comics (with 2 great figs comic to boot) 😃.

[@The_singularity]

Sweet informative video sir! Can’t wait to see that Super 7 Ninja Turtles video!