Transformers G1 Hoist
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Toy (18 September, 2003)
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Some memories are best left in the past.
Having never been given Hoist as a kid 20 years ago, I had to wait two decades to get him.Hoist is for the collector or nostalgic fan only.His transformation is not that great, and his robot is somewhat lame.Like most G1 Transformers, his missles do not shoot, and its easy to misplace his partsHe does have nice balance, so he will be wonderful as a shelf.But if you want him to actually play with, you should forego him.

pretty good re-issue
Hoist is the tow truck of the classic autobots;tow attachment pulls off easily but is very durable and easily slips back in place.wings behind head fall off too easily though and hands / missle support posts are slightly smaller than the original so you cannot use the parts to complete a vintage display toyThis one is great for collectors and pretty good as a toy for kids.the Die Cast metal is durable and well painted transforms easly and a kid can do it.Wish they would have included reproduction original type directions instead of current hasbro pictographs though

Cool as Moist Schmoist!!!!
Moist I mean Hoist is one hundred percent pure diecast of a good buy. Especially for $30 buckaroos!!! This guy is a tow truck that could haul Autobot cars like the likes of ,UM Ironhide? Ironhide saying, "Leaking Lubricant!" Hoist saying,"Didn't I just gave you an oil change?" Huffer saying, "You must of forgotten to change the ol' rusty 9 million year old oil filter!" Schmoist is a diaclone of Trailbreaker. Except for the green color paint,his facial structure,and his orange towing equipment. About the durability since he's made of diecast like the other g1 transformers don't leave him out in the moisture. The high humidity especially here in South Florida will turn him into an old rust bucket. Megatron saying, "Like Alfatrion Ahhhh!!!" And the pin that connects hoist head falls off rather easily. You don't want to loose that now. Cause if you do, he'll look like ,um Ironhide? Blastoff saying,"Brawl has lost his head again,and now I'm stuck with an Ironhide!" Whether you want Shmoist to fix your car or do maintenance around your house, he is a good buy! He'll sure work better if you feed him bagel and coffee on a daily basis instead of energon. Moist saying,"And The name is Hoist!" ... Read more

Asin: B00009936U
Sales Rank: 5738
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Transformers G1 Prowl
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Toy (16 June, 2003)
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This is basically a reissue of a classic Transformer, from an era when they made them big and detailed. The G1 Prowl will never be mistaken for one of those puny, el cheapo Transformer knockoffs. It's high quality and collectible, with superb details and sturdy construction. Even old people (such as this reviewer) who aren't exactly big Transformer fans can't help but marvel at the ingenious design that allows a police cruiser to become, with the right sequence of folds and flips, a ferocious towering robot. And if you can't figure out exactly how to achieve the transformation, you're not alone. But don't worry--just ask your nearest 8-year old for help. Includes weapons and accessories. The 4-inch car folds out to about 6 inches. --David Stoesz ... Read more

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Why don't they release cool ones like Megatron,Soundwave
O.K. Let's look at the facts. These re-issue transformers are the coolest thing to happen to us guys in our mid to late twenties. Collecting them has been a blast and I have been able to collect most of them I've wanted which is cool because some of them I never had as a kid. If anyone out there agrees with me please voice your concern. Why are they wasting time with transformers that no one really cares about? Who is richochet and skids and why would I pay high dollar for them.Hasbro needs to get with it and release Megatron, Soundwave, Shockwave, Insecticons, Galvatron, and other cool autobots and decepticons because their is still a lot to be released that I would pay high dollar for but not skids and richochet. How lame. However I am grateful for the ones I have and I think PROWL is way cool as he sits in front of me as I'm typing this. Very nice color and looks. I hope Hasbro keeps this up and releases the ones they should be focusing on.

the return of an old friend
When I started seeing the reissued Gen 1 Transformers there were two that i wanted to see more than any others ... Soundwave and Prowl, and now Prowl sits before me.This was my first Transformer, I spent all my birthday money on it and I bought it from a hardware / auto parts store of all places.Unfortunately the ravages of time left my original Prowl in none to good of shape.But this version is pretty much identical, the only real differences i see are the missles and gun being black rather than chrome plated and the fact that the missle launchers no longer actually launch the missles [grrrr...stupid safety concerns].You gotta be careful with Prowl though, the roof / windshield is still as fragile as ever, but the metal parts are still there!Truly this is the one that comes to mind when Transformers are mentioned.

My First...
Prowl was my first transformer, way back in 1984.I loved this one, brought it everywhere with me, showed it off to all my friends and family... basically anyone who would listen.It started a twenty yearlong love affair with these toys, much to the amusement of every girlfriend along the way (including the current - and only - one.)I eventually lost Prowl along the way, first managing to snap some parts off, then my cat destroyed the rest.I am buying a new one, to replace it, and can't wait to see this one join it's compatriots on the shelf. ... Read more

Asin: B00007MID8

Ex G1 Skywrap
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This is basically a reissue of a classic Transformer, from an era when they made them big and detailed. The G1 Skywarp will never be mistaken for one of those puny, el cheapo Transformer knockoffs. It's high quality and collectible, with superb details and sturdy construction. Even old people (such as this reviewer) who aren't exactly big Transformer fans can't help but marvel at the ingenious design that allows a jet plane to become, with the right sequence of folds and flips, a ferocious towering robot. And if you can't figure out exactly how to achieve the transformation, you're not alone. But don't worry--just ask the nearest 8-year-old for help. Includes weapons and accessories. The 4-inch jet folds out to about 6 inches. --David Stoesz ... Read more

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What's up with these missles?
This toy is pretty close to the original, but the only thing that wasn't like the original are the missles.For some reason they decided to make the new missles really long.Other than that this toy is pretty darn close to the one i had in the 80s.

Skywarp
This toy is awsome! I am 11-years old and transformers are the biggest things in my school. I picked this toy up today at the toys r us by the hotel my family is staying in. my only complaint is that younger children might lose the hands that you must remove when you transform it into jet mode. That is my only gripe. I hope hasbro will soon release re-issues of the mini-cars, and rachet.

Pretty to look at but FAR too many easy-to-lose pieces
I'm in my 30's and, like many others, loved the original cartoon, the movie and the toy market they spawned.That left me rather surprised to see the Gen 1 Skywarp with an Age-5-and-up rating since the first thing I did was temporarily lose half of the components under my desk.This toy seems completely inappropriate for anyone under 8-10 years old.

So let me rate this two different ways, as a toy for the age range advertised on the box (age 5-10) and then for preteens/adults.

For a 5-year old, expect him/her to lose 30% of the pieces (wings, missiles, front landing gear, robot hands) within the first week.Expect an even younger child, such as a younger sibling, to be in the choking-hazard range.Expect parents to be irritated by the number of lost pieces that are only rediscovered when stepped on in bare feet in a middle of the night potty break.For youngsters, this toy is neither durable nor age appropriate.

Age 5+ rating:Fun ***, Educational ***, Durability **

For a preteen-or-older this is an aesthetically pleasing model.Skywarp looks good as a robot, although the extraneous wings poking out of his back are unwieldy, and he looks great as a jet.I hesitate to call it a toy, though since it's not that easy to transform (feels like you have to force it sometimes just to get the arms out of the underbelly) and, as mentioned previously, the pieces are easy to lose.From a "Transforming Robot" perspective he's a tad underwhelming.

However, Skywarp really does look great perched on a desk, shelf or PC monitor.Just be forewarned that each guest to your office/cubicle will a) pick Skywarp up b) attempt to transform him and then c) spend the next 3-5 distracted minutes picking up the wings and missiles that fell off and scowl as they try to put it back together.

Preteen/Collector rating:Fun ****, Educational ***, Durability ***

Overall, I'd reserve this toy for older kids and adults only. ... Read more

Asin: B00007MIDA

Transformers G1 Inferno
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Toy (16 September, 2003)
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i loveit.
I Likethistoybecauseitisfun.

Cool
I wasn't a big Inferno fan as a kid. Not of the toy or the cartoon version. Now having the toy I see some upsides. I like how the fists or weapons can be shot out of his arms. I pose mine in the base command part of one of my 3 Powermaster Optimus Primes (the original G1 version). He is nice to add to a collection. I like his ladder in firetruck mode and I like his weapons in robot mode.

Inferno--a great Transformer!
I was always mystified by Inferno's popularity--I always thought that he looked unweildly and clumsy.

But then I actually got an Inferno figure.

Wow--this toy is great!Even the re-issue has die cast metal.The transformation is simple, and, best of all, Inferno comes with guns.Lots of guns.I can see why Inferno is so popular now.

Inferno's robot mode is great, as is his fire truck mode.The only problem I have with the toy is that, like many Transformers of the time, the fists are detachable, meaning that you have to keep up with them seperatly while Inferno is in his fire truck mode.Kids are going to loose the fists (and nothing is more irritating that a handless Autobot or a headless Headmaster!).

By the way, Hasbro just put out a similar re-issue--Grapple is simply a remolded Inferno.But if you ask me, Inferno is the better of the two. ... Read more

Asin: B00009936S
Sales Rank: 5764
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Robotech: Battlecry
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CD-ROM (26 September, 2002)
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A Dream Fulfilled
Since I was about 9 years old, I always wanted to pilot a Veritech and finally, with Robotech: Battlecry I got my wish--sort of.The greatest thing, to me anyway, is that you can change modes on the fly, which gives it about as much realism as you can expect without being in the cockpit.I love to come screaming in on some Battlepods in Fighter mode than snap to Battloid mode and land in their midst to blow the heck out of them with my gatling gun.The versatility of being able to choose which mode I want to play in makes it a lot more fun than if you were stuck to one mode per mission, as I suspect would have been the case in the 8-bit days.

The biggest disappointment is of course that you aren't Rick Hunter, so you don't get to do all the cool stuff like battle in Saturn's rings or on Mars--Earth's orbit is the farthest you get until the very end.The story itself is pretty neat and I couldn't believe how it ended, which didn't leave the possibility for a sequel.I almost--ALMOST--cried at that point for my poor guy who had been through so much.

Well anyway, some of the missions are a lot of fun, like the colossal dogfight where you have to save Rick Hunter's bacon, and others are the annoying protect missions like where you have to defend the townspeople of Gravestone and the one where you have to escort the Cat's Eye and somehow defend it while it flies straight and level through a gauntlet of enemy fire.When I first bought the game, a few of those missions prompted quite a bit of screaming and swearing--much more than a grown man should do at a video game--but ultimately I got lucky and beat them.There are plenty more of the fun missions than irritating ones.

The best mission to me was the one where I finally got to pay Hiro back for bossing me around all the time by disabling his Destroid.That's also one of the easier missions, but it's just so sweet to knock out one of those whiny, helpless, useless Destroids.

As for repeat game play, there's not much to it after you get all the awards and mechs, but sometimes (like right now) I like to go back and start over again to beat it all over again.Only of course this time I have the invincibility cheat so no Zentraedi can touch my VT.It's also fun after you have all the mechs to go back and try missions again with an S, R, or Armored Veritech.

There's not much more I could have asked for from this game.It was well worth the money I paid not just for it, but for the PS2 I bought pretty much for the expressed reason of playing this game.I wish and wish TDK would come out with sequels for the Hovertanks and especially the Cyclones, but I'm not sure it'll happen.Even better would be a game where you could do all three.How much fun would it be to blast Invid with a Veritech?Or Battlepods with a Hovertank?The sky's the limit.

The only thing missing is your chance to whack Lynn Kyle
Ordinarily I do computer game reviews, but I picked this up for my brother for Christmas so I figured I'd give this a whirl. "Robotech" was a 3-part anime feature from the mid-eighties that chronicled the events of the Robotech Wars. This game covers the area of Book One, or the Macross Saga. The show itself was patched together from 3 different Japanese cartoons that had nothing in common, other than they were the product of the same Japanese publishing house. The producer Carl Macek, out of desperation (and what turned out to be an act of brilliance) changed the storyline dramatically so that the 3 cartoons became one epic saga about Earth and it's discovery of Robotech, and it's defense against the Zentraedi, Robotech Masters, and the Invid.

But let's do a quick review of the game here. This game is going to appeal strongly to anime' afficianados and fans of the original series, the latter group comprised mostly of 30+ males who were in thier teens during the mid eighties. This is a game that is focused on a very specific segment of gamers and as such is probably not going to get a warm welcome from the average 15 year old dumping thier cash on a game with pretty packaging. To further compound this the storyline allows you to take part in several big battles from Book One episodes, but it does so in a *really* disjointed manner. A person who has no knowledge of the Robotech storyline is liable to get really lost in no time flat as the story will make absolutely no sense. The storyline jumps from the Episode "Boobytrap" all the way to the episode in which the surface of the Earth is destroyed by the enormous Zentraedi armada, and then further jumps to the period during the reconstruction. Essentially about 30+ episodes squeezed into the first 5 missions alone!

I particularly enjoyed the mission of taking on the Zentraedi in space as the SDF-1 was about to make it's climactic assault on Dolza's flagship. The scenery is simply beautiful! I was a little let down by not getting to see the Grand Cannon fire, but that's a small thing. Again, this will appeal strongly to a Robotech purist, and to a lesser degree anime fans, but to anyone else they probably won't get much from the plot other than confusion.

How does the game handle? Fluid as a dream! If ever you wanted to *be* in Robotech I can't think of a better way to do so than Robotech: Battlecry. Battloids skid left and right, stop on a dime, and shoot missiles out of the sky. The cel shading effect simply puts you in a live action anime cartoon. I cannot get over how beautiful this game is...it is literally like being at the controls of a Veritech. Fighter mode in my opinion is the easiest to control overall and I spent a good portion of my time fighting in that configuration. On the whole I have seldom seen a prettier game than this one.

Sound is a mixed bag. The sound effects don't irk me much but the one gripe I do have is the music. I wanted to hear the classic Robotech score as I flew in combat, it would have added to the tension and feel of the moment *just right*, whereas the synthesized almost-midi tracks overall will detract a bit from the experience for a Robotech fan like myself. There were only a few missions where the original score was allowed in and when it was it truly added to the experience.

Likewise the control is a little complicated and confusing (especially to a 31 year old like myself who's reflexes aren't as catlike as they were even 10 years ago), but after a few missions you'll find yourself able to do amazing things with a few presses of the button. Give it some time, older folks...it will come to you! :)

Overall I cannot help but be pleased with the game. The look and feel of it is pure Robotech and it is a thing of great beauty. Bring on the next game and include Hovertanks and Cyclones! Please!

"This Robotech thing gets in your blood."
Back in the spring of 1985, I remember seeing the first episode of this new animated series called Robotech. From that moment I've been hooked on the series ( since the New Haven Public Schools couldn't serve up anything near as compelling I guess it was fate). Now for the Playstation 2, TDK has taken the Robotech licence and delivered a very faithful rendition of the animated series for the PS2.

The game tells the story of an RDF ( Robotech Defense Force) pilot named Jack Archer. In some 20 or so missions you guide Archer in his Veritech fighter through varying terrains accomplishing tasks ranging from escort to search and destroy. It may not seem like there could be a huge variety of gameplay in a title like this, but Vicious Cycle does it's best to mix up the gameplay to keep the game from becoming overly repetitive and monontonous. The outer space mission look better than alot of the space missions in other games, though with no "up" or "down" as a reference, the action tends to swim. Fortunately there are well placed objects, such as debris and capital ships to give you a focal point to maintain your bearings. There is also a two player mode with different battlegrounds you unlock as the story mode progresses, as well as different Veritech fighters and paint jobs that become available as you advance from level to level and after certain task are accomplished ( shooting down a number of Battlepods for example will unlock a certain paint design).

Robotech Battlecry uses Cel Shaded graphics. The goal being to try and create a more stylized look to emulate the animated series. It works to a degree, but unfortunatley some of the objects look rather flat. As if a two dimensional object was inserted into a 3D environment. The game was made at a point in time where not alot of Cel Shading was being employed. I imagine as the process is used more, programmers will be more knowlegable about the process and will be able to pull it off with more refinement. Landscapes are rather barren, but that is in keeping with the story line. The Earth has been devastated by a Zentradi bombardment and everything has been laid waste. And the environments reflect that. There are a few collision detection problems here and there as well. The action suffers from a little slow down due to the, at times, overwhelming amount of enemys on the screen at once. But this is a somewhat minor annoyance.

The controls take a bit getting used to. The Veritech fighter has three modes. Fighter (standard aircraft), Guardian (half plane half robot), and Battloid (robot mode). A few runs through the training mode are required to get the hang of the controls. And there are times in the game that you'll be fumbling trying to get the fighter to transform into the mode you want. The target lock on is a great feature. Holding the circle button down will give you a missle lock and will also give you multiple lock on's. A great feature for alot of enemys on the screen at once. The learning curve for the contols is probably about 1 hour at best.

Sadly the game doesn't have alot of replay value. You'll enjoy playing this game, and you'll want to unlock the extras. But the story mode does not go into a repeat cycle. The only way to go back and play the game a second time is to play missions individually. Why would Vicious Cycle do this I have no idea. But it's a bit dissapointing. There are some excellent extras however. There are original Robotech voice cast interviews which are a great feature. It's a real thrill as a long time fan to see the original cast behind the series.

Robotech Battlecry is a really good game, especially if you're a fan of the series. It's definitley better than alot of games out there. And for the current reduced price this would make a good addition to your game library. Word has it that a sequel is in the works. Vicious Cycle has a good foundation to work from. Let's hope a sequel will improve on the ground work that's been laid. ... Read more

Asin: B00006DY3H
Sales Rank: 2848
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Gij Wwii Grn Jeep
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This is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is a cool cool toy! I worked very hard to get this toy and I am glad I bought this toy. The jeep is very fun to play with and very realistic. So far I have had no problems with it and have had a great time with this cool jeep. This is perfect for a birthday or Christmas present. Get this toy while you can!!!

WWII Jeep
Pretty good. The cannon is a little lose, but it still provides for lots of fun. The cannon also comes out, for more foot room for Joes in the back. Speaking of the back, it doesn't hold GI Joes that well, so you have to put the Joes in the corner.

GI JOE IS BACK ROUGH AND TOUGH!
An all-purpose jeep for any collection. This toy is made to be played with. It has sturdy craftmanship and is very durable.
It is very educational. As I set up my battle scenes, I use the historical information that I have gained over the years as I play.Thus, helping me to live the history in my imagination. This review is written by a consumer who has almost every toy made by GI JOE. A must have toy for any GI JOE COLLECTOR. ... Read more

Asin: B00008V5XF
Sales Rank: 11001

G.I. Joe Authentic Footlocker with Gear
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G.I. Joe has long been a favorite American hero. Organize all of your G.I. Joe gear and action figures in one place with the G.I. Joe Authentic Footlocker. It comes with 15 pieces of battle gear, including a mess kit, a camera, rifles, and more. Personalize your footlocker with your name, rank, and serial number. Made of molded plastic in army green, the authentically detailed footlocker features a removable gear tray and rope handles. --Alison Golder ... Read more

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AWSOME G.I.JOE CREATION
This box is awsome! It comes with alot of acesories. The bad thing is sometimes when the box flips over and you have your things inside,they might get mixed up with other things. But who cares,it has alot of room for things and comes with some acesories.

Good Buy
This is a fairly good item that every serious GI Joe collector should have.One such locker can hold 2, 12" figures and a ton of different accessories.

Thanks to this little box I don't have a single lost or broken piece and my figures look brand new!

The accessories accompanying the item are very realistic and look just like the real weapons and equipment.Very educational and true to the military.

The only defect I had was a loose barrel on my M16A2, - rather than that it's a good deal and a great addition to any GI Joe collection.

G.I. Joe - A Real American Hero!

Cool GI JOE Locker!
I got this for my birthday and it now holds all of my GI Joe's
special equipment.It is cool because it has a special 'lock' on it which keeps it from opening unless I want it to.I have carried it with me on alot of different trips and it is still in very good shape.Any kid with alot of GI Joe stuff would like it! ... Read more

Asin: B00000IW4S
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Gij 82 Para Trooper
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Realistic ??
I think if hasbro or anyone else is going to say they have a 'working' parachute they should make it so it does work, most parachutes have a ripcord or static line release mech. if they go to all the trouble to make the parachute why not make it really work properly. If this G.I. Joe had this feature I would rate it 5 stars all the way.

the paratrooper
the 12" paratrooper is so real that it almost makes the collection of gi's so complete because it has everything a gi needs i think it also helps people understand the job of the us army.

GI JOE PARATROOPER ACTION FIGURE
MY SON LOVES GI JOE EVEN NOW THAT HE IS ALL GROWN UP AND HAS BECOME A REAL LIFE 82ND AIRBORNE DIV PARATROOPER HIMSELF.I HAVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR THIS EXACT GI JOE THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR CARRING IT. THESE ACTION FIGURES ARE SO TRUE TO FORM OF THE MILITARY'S AND THEIR GEAR IS AS WELL. UPON MY SON'S RETURN HOME FROM IRAQ HE WAS SO THRILLED TO SEE THAT ALL OF THE GI JOE'S GEAR IS THE SAME AS HIS IS.AND WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE BIT OF HISTORY THAT IS PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE BOXES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ON THOSE GI JOES. ... Read more

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Sales Rank: 6921

Gi Joe Military Basic: Navy Security Officer
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Savings passed to the consumer?
This figure is another of Hasbro's less-expensive lines.Because of this, the figure is a bit more durable for play, but it really doesn't add to any collection.

For the less-expensive line, Hasbro does not provide a removeable shirt for the figure.The torse is the shirt and is painted as such.Unfortunately, most Hasbro accessories don't include shirts, so you would have to buy a uniform from another military action figure line.The figure does come with removeable camouflage pants and black boots, as well as a plastic, black watch cap.

As for other accessories, the figure comes with a web-belt, rifle, pistol with leg holster, and plastic pouch to attach to the belt (but you can't put things in it).

Although I remember being issued a watch cap in the Navy, I don't recall security teams that wore them.This doesn't seem to be honoring any part of the military, but rather Hasbro seems to be throwing another product out to the consumer.I would not recommend this for collectors, and although kids could lose the small accessories, the toy is durable. ... Read more

Asin: B00009TI4Q
Sales Rank: 18554

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Leonardo
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While it’s debatable whether Leonardo da Vinci held a leadership role among Renaissance painters, Leonardo the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is certainly called upon to provide guidance for his compatriots Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. This detailed action figure is likely to thrill both nostalgia buffs who remember the turtles from their first run at fame in the 1980s and young fans who are just discovering them for the first time. Leonardo is armed for battle with a pair of swords, two ninja throwing stars, and, best of all, suction cup gloves for scaling buildings while on top-secret missions. The range of motion here is limited, but that can be overlooked. After all, even though they’re teenagers and ninjas, they’re still turtles.--Charlie Williams ... Read more

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Leo The Toyeo!
This TMNT toy of Leo is awesome! It looks as good in person as it does on the website.

-I gave it only 2 stars for education because the turtles, or atleast the action figures themselves don't really teach alot. They do leave a lot to the imagination though so I gave it 2 stars for that.
-I gave it 5 stars for durability because the plastic its made of is pretty durable. You'd pretty much have to intentionally try to break it to do any serious damage to it!
-4 stars for fun is because, while they could be quite fun to play with, its not quite as fun as riding a jet ski or sky diving!
-But if they had a cool rating I would also give this 5 stars once again because this toy could just be left in the package and hung on the wall. It can be taken out and played with, or posed on a shelf in a room. This is a really great toy and Playmate's has done a good job with the re-release of this toy line. They were the ones who originally released the toys back in the late 80's, and they've done an even better job this time.

Overall, a 4.5 out of a 1-5 rating!

Turtles rock!
Leo is what you could call a take-charge turtle who leads by example. He's dedicated to his brothers, disciplined in the secret arts of ninjitsu and selfless to the cause of justice. This really cool action figure, if i can say so, is the greatest proof that TMNT are still awesome. So, if you like TMNT you really should buy it. ^_^

This is a fantastic toy!
I've always liked Ninja Turtles, but now that the action figures are back on the market I couldn't resist buying my favorite one! This is an entertaining toy, but one of the best things about it is that it comes with suction cups that Leonardo holds, and he can stick to Bedroom walls, Refridgerators, Windows, anything with a flat surface!
I really enjoy this toy, and I'm glad that I purchased it. ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWH
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Donatello
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Great Stuff
I'm glasd the turtles are back.These figures look great.Could do with more articulation though, hence the 4 stars.

Turtles rock!
Ok. Let's put this in a simple way: Don is by far the smartest turtle you will ever find, I mean, he's the one who created such cool devices that saved his and his brother's shells lots of times, so he deserve some credit. Anyway, this action figure truly shows how Don can be a genius and a pretty good fighter at the very same time! So, if you truly love TMNT I guess you should buy it!

THE SMART TURTLE
DONNY IS THE SMARTEST OF THEM AND I JUST LOVE THAT
AXE AND KNIFE U CAN PUT ON HIS BO'S I'VE BEEN A FAN SINCE
BIRTH AND I'M 17 AND THIS WILL 4 EVER BE THE ONLY TOYS I PLAY
WITH TMNT 4 LIFE ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWI
Sales Rank: 5418
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Michaelangelo
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When one considers the great sculptor Michelangelo, "wacky comedy" is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But in the ever-unusual world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo is the comic relief character. He can still take care of himself in a scrap, though: He is here equipped with two nunchakus along with two ninja throwing stars. Also included is a rappelling hook set-up that’s perfect for escaping dangerous situations. Parents may wish to consider discussing the notion of "cartoon violence" versus "actual violence" before handing a child a toy of a turtle that uses deadly weapons. The range of motion here is limited, but that can be overlooked. After all, even though they’re teenagers and ninjas, they’re still turtles. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Turtles rock!
Well, this is Mikey, a really carefree dude. If his happy-go-lucky attitude doesn't amaze you, his quick fighting style will for sure. I mean, he can be a joker and all, but he can really pack a punch when he has to. This action figure will show that I'm right. So, Turtles' fans, get your very own quickly! COWABUNGA!

Turtles Are Great ! ! !
12 - 15 Years ago Turtles were very popular toys... It is Great to see them come back on the shelf and available. After ordering I recieved the product quickly in GOOD condition and was able to get free shipping on 4/07/2003. This toy appears that it should only be played by those who can safely use action figures that have small parts.

Turtles Are Great ! ! !
12 - 15 Years ago Turtles were very popular toys... It is Great to see them come back on the shelf and available. After ordering I recieved the product quickly in GOOD conditionThis toy appears that it should only be played by those who can safely use action figures that have small parts. ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWJ
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Raphael
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Toy (06 January, 2003)

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Editorial Review

Ordinarily, it would not be a big concern to incur the wrath of a turtle. After all, no matter how angry they get, you could just walk a few steps away and, you know, problem solved. But an angry Raphael, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle known for his quick temper, is a much more dangerous proposition. Raphael carries twin "sais," three-pronged dagger like weapons, along with a pair of ninja throwing stars. When the situation gets too hairy, Raphael can escape on a simple pulley line that is also included. We were impressed by the level of detail on this figure, and on all Ninja Turtle figures released in the same line. And, while the figures’ range of motion is more limited than that of, say, many Spiderman figures, that’s okay. After all, they are turtles. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

Reviews (13)

Cool, for the first 3 days
I LOVED ninja turtles around when they FIRST came out (not theese new ones, the ORIGINAL ONES) So I decided to get theese figures.Don was the first I picked up.I REALLY REALLY liked him so I got this one.I liked to make them fight and stuff.They were one of my favorite toys but after a week they got put in my closet, and now I have better figures like Xevoz.O well, they are good for the fist week.

Yeehah
This is my favorite toy.He has a cool soft chest, and u can throw him off the stairs and he wont break.THIS TOYS SO COOL.Too bad the sais are flexible.The zipline is a cool addition, and so is the DVD that came with this.Donny sucks balls though.

Turtles rock!
Ok. Raph does have a temper problem, but he means well. You can tell this by looking at this cool action figure. I'm not gonna talk about accessories and stuff 'cause people have done it already and did a pretty good job. The thing is: tough Raph is the gang's "hothead" he's also the bravest fighter and the first one to jump in action if someone is in trouble. Raph is a great guy and this action figure will really make a TMNT fan happy. Belive me, I know what I'm talking about ^__^. After all, I AM a TMNT's fan, you know. ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWK
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Splinter
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Toy (06 January, 2003)

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Editorial Review

Of all the unusual characters in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle series (and "unusual" describes nearly all of them), perhaps the most intriguing is Splinter. Formerly a pet rat, he mutated into a martial arts master and then trained four abandoned pet turtles to be his protégées. But far from being a calm pacifist, Splinter can, as this action figure proves, mix it up from time to time. He’s equipped with a working bow and arrow and a walking stick that opens up to reveal a secret sword. Splinter is dressed in something that the packaging declares to be a "ninja robe," but looked to us like a simple brown robe. Splinter’s range of motion is pretty limited, but he was never the most flexible character to begin with. The real appeal here is the idea of owning an action figure of a martial arts sensei rat. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

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GREAT TOY!!!!!!!!!!!
Although I am 14 years old (this is my mother's account), I enjoy collecting the new TMNT action figures. I have grown up with the turtles, and although these toys are less varied than the 90s versions (and less durable to some extent - i remember having a Leonardo caveman who has been through some serious beating and is still standing), they are still great to have.
My brother broke Splinter's tail unfortunately, but besides that, none of my toys have broken apart. Despite the weak tail, Splinter is a must have to any TMNT collection.

splinter didn't break!
i have all 4 turtles and splinter and they don't break except
some paint from their holsters sort of got on their weapons other than that they're all great!!

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My son bought this toy and the tail fell off before we made it home :o(((((( ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWL
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: April
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Toy (06 January, 2003)

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Editorial Review

She's the "shellalicious" TV news reporter and cohort of the TMNT.She's got cool street wear on and is articulated at the arms, legs, and neck. The coolest thing about this action figure, which stands about 5" tall, is that she comes with some pretty cool accessories. She's got a laptop, so she can send in stories of true crime to the newspaper and a lead pipe to defend herself. She'll need all the help she can get, because she also comes with two "Mousers."The Mousers in the cartoon were mechanical robots that destroyed the Ninja Turtle's lair. These 2-inch plastic versions have spring-loaded jaws filled with jagged-looking teeth.You can stage some gnarly fight scenes with these three figures and accessories. April's legs are positioned akimbo in an odd fashion, making it both hard to stand her up, and to sit her down. But with the Mousers around, she probably won't be standing around much. --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

Reviews (3)

April O'Neil
Even though I personally don't care for Ninja Turtles, it always interests me to see a female action figure, especially because most people expect us girls to play with only dolls.April is solid, and well made.Her arms and head can be twisted and moved, and her legs just slightly.I noticed they don't show all the accessories April comes with in the pictures on this site, so I'll tell you.She comes with a little bar for a weapon (shown in one picture), a little robot T-rex with a jaw that you can open and close, and a little gray lap-top computer.I use April sometimes in play, although it is true that she is a lot larger then my Polly Pockets.I would recommend this toy to a Ninja Turtles lover, or someone looking for a female action figure.

April the one who makes it happen
I got april and i'm having so much fun now shes in the gang!!!her and ralphel are great friends. shes smart beautiful and kind to, i watch her every time on the show. she has a great laptop and 2 mousersbut the turtels have to save her alot .Shes the best female toy i ever had!!

April O'neal...superwoman
April is another great TMNT action figure. She comes with two mousers, a broken peice of pipe, and a laptop. She has known the turtles for a long time, her currrent job is lab assistant to Dr Baxter Stockman, who made the mousers for shredder, so they could destroy the turtles. (April did not know this) She is the outside contact for the turtles, sometimes bringing them food and gifts, or letting them stay in her house. April is quite fun to play with because she adds that little extra something when you play with your turtles. She is a necessity for and collection. ... Read more

Asin: B000071OWM
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure: Casey Jones
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The Ninja Turtles ally, Casey Jones, is a street vigilante with a passion for sports equipment. This sturdy action figure comes with a golf back slung over his shoulder chock full of sports weaponry. He's got a baseball bat, hockey stick, and yes, even a golf club, for doing battle with the bad guys. He also wears a hockey mask, gloves, and shin and arm guards for protection. He's articulated at the neck, arms, legs, and waist (which has a spring-loaded twist to it).Like the other figures in this set, you have to pose him just right to get him to stand up, but he'll probably be in the action so much, you won't want him to stand around. --Megan Sullivan ... Read more

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the greatness of Casey Jones.
Though He may not be the main charachter of the show, Casey is still a pretty great/cool guy!When it comes to education, I must admit heck, my little cuz didn't know what turtles were, I showed him my Michaelangelo toy, and he rushed out to buy a pet turtle!!!

To this day he still loves that turtle.
even though it doesn't do kar-at-e

well in duraBLENESS, they could have articulated the legs so he could move them around freely,sort of like the newest dragonball z figures.

Casey Jones better than ever!
I bought this toy not too long ago and it has lived up to my most wild expectations. I have all the other toys and Casey is a perfect addition to any toy collecters...collection. Casey comes with a variety of things, like a hockey stick and a goalies mask. This toy can take punishment too, it is quite well made together, so all in all it is a magnificent toy. ... Read more

Asin: B0000A92MY
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Deluxe Armored Truck
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Toy (04 February, 2003)
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Editorial Review

This Turtle truck measures in at just over a foot long and is packed with plenty of "hey neat!" features, including spring-fired missiles and a towing winch. Best of all, there’s plenty of room inside for turtle action figures, or whatever other action figures you think would enjoy riding in style. The side doors don’t open, but the top does, making it even easier to load up the truck before heading off to the sewers to stop the bad guys. --Charlie Williams ... Read more

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it's junk but my son loves it
Deluxe, it is not.It is very cheap feeling and looking.The great "features" are very unimpressive. Even my 5 year old is working not to be dissapointed in it, having blown his whole 20 birthday money on a plastic box on wheels.It's nothing special as vehicles go, except that it's green and says Ninja Turtles on it.
Nevertheless he has played with it non-stop since he got it.

A great toy for a tmnt lover!!!!
It is a very fun toy, but not very detailed inside.It is kind of hard to load the torpedos on the side of it.The rope could be a little longer on the front.Overall it is a great toy!!!

Indestructible!
This is one tough truck!

My 5-year old loves this truck. He can put lots of his little Ninja Turtle figurines inside and take it everywhere even outside to play.

He can also shoot off the rockets hitting targets and etc.

Great toy.
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Asin: B000071OWR
Subjects:  1. Action Figures    2. Collectible Action Figures