Turtle Talk - Action Figures - Wave 3

I cover my favorite wave of vintage Playmates TMNT action figures and go into full detail on my opinions and memories of them.
02:24 Mondo Gecko
10:14 Ray Fillet
13:56 Muckman and Joe Eyeball
18:05 Panda Khan
22:59Napoleon Bonafrog
26:57 Fugitoid
31:02 Wingnut and Screwloose
39:11 Slash
45:32 Mutagen Man
48:57 Scumbug
52:02 Triceraton
1:00:39 Pizza Face
1:08:51 Killer Bee
11:11:04 Needle Nose

[@GarbenTheBerserker]

There's actually a big reason why Ray in the cartoon is only known as Ray AND why he looks so different. Originally the episode was going to have Ray Fillet, but Ryan Brown, the owner of Ray Fillet, whom was very attached to the character, didn't like the script of Rebel without a Fin (particularly Ray being a villain) and didn't allow the cartoon to use Ray Fillet. Thus Ray Fillet was redesigned for the cartoon and lost the "Fillet" part of his name. Its interesting to note that in Rebel without a fin, Ray was unusually reluctant for an evil minion in the 1987 cartoon, some speculate this was a failed attempt at compromise by taking the edge off of Ray's villainy? It would've been nice to see the regular Ray design in the cartoon, I think. Your thoughts. Also Triceraton and Ray appeared in the Sega Ninja Turtles Tournament Fighters, whilst Wingnut appeared in the SNES version.

[@brendansrambles9464]

That's really interesting, and makes a lot more sense. He was definitely more reluctant and "not into" the evil plan than most villains from it who were often just as evil as evil can be. I never quite got why every single character, hero or villain, in the cartoon had to be introduced as a potential villain first. I understand it makes for a good chance for the turtles to firsthand see how formidable the character is, but I think they overdid it. Shame we never got the real Ray Filet, but good on his creator for protecting his character.

[@gymreaper1728]

The muck man toy always reminded me of the toxic avenger.

[@hangrymooseandsharkplushpr4365]

To me wave 3 was the best wave of all time for tmnt playmates figures My fav waves 3 - 4

[@brendansrambles9464]

Wave 3 is undeniably the best in my mind.

[@jojojostar3693]

I didn’t know all that about panda khan. He was my favorite toy. Was givin to me in my elementary school. That same day when I got home his leg broke so I buried him in my backyard. Great vid man

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thank you! And glad to hear he had a proper burial XD

[@craigmergenthal9291]

His huge axe was so unique. He was one of my favorites, too. I actually called him "Panda La", for some reason? as I could not read well when I got him and something was lost in translation from my parents. In my battles, he was always one of the strongest ones and his axe could knock down multiple enemies in a single blow. For an added wrinkle, he could throw the axe like a tomahawk. With most of these figures, I didn't know the backstory/attributes and just made my own.

[@svaughn82]

I had an amazing mom who made sure I had ALL the figures but she would never let us have any slime or playdo of any kind. Cant say i blame her nowadays.

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL, yeah, same. Slime is a death sentence to walls and carpets.

[@AutomaTom1939]

Yes! This wave was the golden age of that line! It had so many of my all-time favorites: Ray Fillet, Wingnut, Mondo Gecko, Mutagen Man, Muck Man, Triceraton, Pizza Face, and my favorite of the entire line, Slash! I was the other way around--a total sucker for the "evil twin" gimmick! Ever since Venom, it would get me every time. :) The only thing I didn't like about Slash is how Playmates outright lied about how big he was going to be--I remember the back of the card showed him scaled twice as big as the turtles, then when the figure came out he was actually shorter! That would have been the only way to improve on him. When Super7 [finally] gets around to Slash, I'm betting they'll right that wrong!

[@brendansrambles9464]

I agree, I would love a bigger Slash. I noticed most of the figures who were meant to be wide and hulking, big guys often had smaller figures, like Slash, Groundchuck and Leatherhead. I do hope Super 7 pluses them, and their Leatherhead sneak peaks seem like a good indication they will.

[@theartistknownaszack9234]

The super7 muckman looks so amazing had to pre-order him

[@chancejohnson9282]

I’m a hardcore turtles fan and these videos are gold! Thanks very much. Look forward to the rest of your content

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thank you so much! If you like my TMNT content, I do a TMNT podcast biweekly over at: www.youtube.com/@ThePartyWagonPodcast

[@chancejohnson9282]

I'm there brother! I'm probably about the same age as you. I was in pre-school in 1988, and my little friend and I would always bring our new figures to play with. Last spring I was in my old hometown for a toy convention, and was going through a table of Turtles figures, when who is also going through the same table but my Turtle bud from preschool! We've kept in touch on social media, always showing our new finds, and this weekend he's throwing a Turtles-themed birthday party for me. @@brendansrambles9464

[@AmandaabnamA]

Im a fan of your lil bro's work cause screwloose with the coloration looks fantastic

[@phlywitegy]

Really enjoyed this video - so much that I just went to my storage to get my old turtles toys out. Can’t wait to go through them when I get home

[@brendansrambles9464]

That’s awesome! Thanks!

[@deadartist8827]

I loved Panda Kahn! There was this older kid on the playground who always talked up PK. Sounded so badass, especially since I could never find him. So he got built up in my mind. Eventually I got him for Christmas.

[@brendansrambles9464]

That was always so fun when a character got so hyped, getting them felt like finding the holy grail. Hothead was really hyped for me, but I never got him as a kid.

[@kanewojick9448]

Pizza face, Wyrm , and Sgt.bananas are my favorites

[@themollymachine]

I bought up the series 7 because of these videos. Playmates owes You money....

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL, thank you so much!

[@aprilfaith765]

That Killer Bee future's stinger was sharp. My cousin used to poke me with him because he knew I am scared of bees

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL, that's messed up.

[@stevenimeson902]

ive been watching these videos all the way thru i just love all these childhood stories!

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thanks so much! Really glad people can get entertainment from my childhood stories!

[@stevengarcia9010]

Sweeteners collection review👍

[@dkres82]

Think I had this whole wave one of my best Christmas’ as a kid favorites are Muckman, Pizza Face, Scumbug, Slash, and Wingnut.

[@miguelhuerta4916]

I like your childhood tmnt figure stories! Pretty entertaining haha 😁

[@clefairyfan333]

Panda Khan was actually a similar case to Usagi, where he was the protagonist of an unrelated comic series. The comics in question actually got published by Mirage. EDIT: I wrote this while watching and submitted it right before you said all this.

[@brendansrambles9464]

S'all good : )

[@alvaroricomail]

I love this video man! I am trying to complete the 3-4 waves at least, all complete. It is hard! But I am little by little progressing. Cheers from Spain.

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thank you! Yeah, getting them complete is super rough. I'm still missing plenty of accessories from those waves myself. I wish you luck in finding good deals on them!

[@damianyee3292]

Love these videos. Got me back into collecting the vintage figures when I swore I was only going to pick up the Super7 Ultimates figs. I blame you mate lol

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL, tank you and I'm sorry

[@ronanranger855]

Wingnut is my favorite tmnt character. 🦇🐢

[@brendansrambles9464]

He's definitely a cool one!

[@Lastluke]

The slime was banned at my house also. So, I used to put liquid hand soap in Mukman instead.

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL, that's actually an ingenious alternative!

[@moscreefus]

I own every figure on that table. TMNT figures were almost the only toys I ever wanted back then, up until the line got super weird

[@brendansrambles9464]

Yeah, they were a clear step above all other figures!

[@_The_Worst_]

Great story time, bro...🤘🏼 Your stories and memories made me laugh, and some made me sad...👌🏼 Nevertheless, I enjoyed this journey...💯✔️

[@Lirka_906]

Since I was a huge fan of the comics as a kid, I really liked Wingut and Screwloose. Also, Slash was my second favorite. Which is funny, because the Wingut figure was not the one from the comics, but Slash was! I never understood why they did that.

[@brendansrambles9464]

Yeah, the likenesses were always weird. Sometimes they looked like the comics, sometimes the cartoon, and sometimes neither

[@damienryan7396]

Looked at my mondo figure after you saying there were two variations and learned i have a blue head one. Great video man

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thanks!

[@themollymachine]

When I was a kid I used to think "when it was a new movie" Total recall was called turtle recall and it was the sequel to The Ninja turtles movie. And I remember asking my dad if we could see it and he just said no like it was a hard no and I didn't understand why Lol

[@brendansrambles9464]

LOL! Just imagine if he said "yes" XD That's awesome.

[@buzzard7542]

I found it odd mutigen man is listed as a villain as he was a hero in the show while wingnut and screwlose where villians

[@brendansrambles9464]

He was always considered a villain on the toy package backs. Like I said, the distinction of who is a hero or villain was kind of a mess back then.

[@buzzard7542]

@@brendansrambles9464 agreed I also recommend watching the Episode Ray appeared in if you want some unintentional comedy because he acts so apathetic to everything going on

[@Karmakamilia]

Nice! TURTLE PIES FTW 😤

[@brendansrambles9464]

I can still taste em.

[@joepadua7278]

Hi Brendan

[@trashbagboys2610]

When I was 12 I thought Mondo gecko and gexs were the same person

[@sexysupervillain802]

Panda Khan always was and still is my favorite figure in the line. I really hope Neca and Super7 both get to him soon

[@themollymachine]

after 4 months.... I have this wave!!

[@brendansrambles9464]

That's awesome! Congrats. I think it's easily the best wave.

[@adamdeleon3240]

Pizza face...the coolest figure,.ever

[@taopez]

They actually did something similar to the toy original of Mutagen Man but with a teenager in the 2012 TMNT show

[@cajuntoyreview]

Man I main lined these videos!! I loved these figures as a kid. We definitely would have been friends as kids lol. Subscribed!!!

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thanks! Our TMNT sleepovers would have been legendary XD

[@trashbagboys2610]

1:07:16 he had plans to make more but the whole mega mutant thing was shelved I think there was an ant one with a prototype

[@brendansrambles9464]

I later learned about that from Chris Fawcett's book Rad Plastic. That Army Ant looked awesome. It's a shame we never got more.

[@joepadua7278]

I really like them

[@suspensotube]

Hi Brendan! So amazing resume! I'm starting again to collect from 1988 to 1992 mostly (I was born in 1982) what figure is that in front of Panda Kahn at the minute 18.45? Thank you!

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thanks! That figure is Shogun Shoate. He was from 1994, the last of the new original mutant character figures in the line. He's included in my Wave 6 Turtle Talk video.

[@mikes7446]

I had all these.

[@ZeeHarv]

I just found my bin of tmnt figures in my mom's storage unit! I was shocked how many accessories were in there. I even have ace ducks egg grenades! I'm gonna start buying the reissues of figures I never had. Just grabbed wingnut, looking for ray filet now. Thanks for the videos. Are you going to do more variant vids

[@brendansrambles9464]

That's so cool! Finding Ace with those grenades is so rare. And, yep, I will do more of the variant videos. I plan to do Mike next.

[@bigvis497]

Never understood cartoon Wingnut, especially since they barely changed his design. The superhero costume made no sense, neither did the alien origin. It would have been so easy to just say he's a mutated bat. Does anybody know the story behind this?

[@brendansrambles9464]

I always thought the same thing. It never made sense. My only guess would be the cartoon writers had their scripts ready, but didn't have an episode with Wingnut and Screwloose, and Playmates told them they had to, so they just reworked some alien invader script they had for the season at the last minute. That's the best I can come up with.

[@The_Real_Noise]

I think slash was in the SNES version of turtles in time, because in the arcade version he was replaced (I think???) with some guy that to me looks like its made out of pizza dough (so maybe its pizzaface????) until I find out who that guy is, im calling him "dough man"

[@inimus9737]

This is definitely my favorite wave. This is the wave I want to complete first, but I think I will skip Panda Khan, since I also think he is the most boring one from the bunch. I will buy Wyrm instead when I get the chance since I think he fits better with this bunch of weirdos. My personal favorites are Napoleon and Triceraton, but I cannot decide wich one of them I like better, but I usually feel that I like Triceraton a lil better.

[@brendansrambles9464]

Yeah, Wyrm instead of Panda Khan would have been perfect for this wave. Napoleon and Triceraton are both awesome choices, too. Their color schemes are so rad

[@theartistknownaszack9234]

I had to preorder his super 7 ultimate figure

[@willieellis7009]

yeah, I have a bad bad vision and permit. Is there anyway you could tell us in the videos in the future what weapons come with them to scribe the weapons. Thanks.

[@michaellynch7357]

awesome review :) where can we find the amazing thumbnail art? :)

[@brendansrambles9464]

Thank you! And the artwork can be found here twitter.com/brendan_corris/status/1339530989316485120

[@michaellynch7357]

@@brendansrambles9464 Amazing thank you so much :)

[@shanehopke8966]

What a wonderful collection. Are you also collecting the super 7 ultimates ?

[@brendansrambles9464]

Yes, I am collecting them. They're really cool. I didn't pre-order the earlier waves fully, though, so it's been rough collecting them on the after market.

[@frikitiki5403]

@@brendansrambles9464 I think all past waves are being reissued and available at bigbadtoystore

[@brendansrambles9464]

@@frikitiki5403 Thanks. Yeah, I saw wave 1 went up for a second pre-order.

[@RugTimeToys]

how possible is it that playmates will realease a retro rotocast pack of some of these figures like they did with the sewer lair and mutant module pack

[@brendansrambles9464]

I'd say it's somewhat likely now, honestly. They have been rereleasing a lot of the vintage toyline recently, like the party wagon and movie turtles (though the Shredder and Splinter in that line were not the originals) and with Super 7 and Neca making characters like Muckman and Wingnut big names in collecting again, they might see a profit in doing so.

[@CgfLandon]

Ace Duck

[@johngrouse4959]

Where did you get the artwork for all the characters?

[@brendansrambles9464]

I drew them.

[@johngrouse4959]

@@brendansrambles9464 Great job any way to get prints?

[@brendansrambles9464]

@@johngrouse4959 Not currently. If I post them separately I'll link you to them

[@marcosnajera7384]

I'm sorry you don't like Panda khan but I think his one of the best figure in the line . Panda Khan, Triceraton and slash.

[@joepadua7278]

Hi Brendan

[@afjrotcbrat18]

38:31

[@dubblewokad]

Ghostbusters made the slime/ooze a thing in toys bacj then.. motu copied like everyone else

[@biglex42]

He never appeared in the cartoon tho

[@brendansrambles9464]

Who?

[@jordanthomas7304]

Groundchuck, Chrome Dome, and the worst of the fucking worst: Pizza Face.