Why this is one of the most frustrating toy reviews I can remember...(plus bonus toyhunt!!) 

Grown man getting worked up over turtle toys... we live in special times.

Acne scarred turtles ! Well, since they're teenagers...I think it's accurate 😂

The texture and ankles are brutal. Also Ralph looks like he has a broken jaw. Playmates gonna Playmates

Leo and Donnie having swapped heads + shoulder pins + wonky Raph + THOSE ankles + Cottage cheese skin = SUPER easy pass!

The texture is a nitpick for me but the ankles are a dealbreaker.

Not sure if someone has made this joke yet, but these are "if you buy Super7 Ultimates on Wish" turtles.

Everyone’s weapons match their bandanas except for Donnie

New Playmates 40th Anniversary Turtles. We took the asphalt texture from the roof stands and applied it to their skin! Buy ‘em now.

Playmates Last Ronin figure had alot of articulation.

That Raphael definitely looks like his eyes are off center for sure.

Everyone has known Hatter is sponsored by all of the toy companies. That is how he got rich, duh.

Man, Raphael’s whole head looks twisted. Haha

Never in the history of my collecting experience have I went from so hyped FOMO to completely not giving a shit. The texture killed these

"I wish the 80's toys were more articulate and cheaper" "🐵🐾"

For 13 bucks each these are a HOMERUN! No other company would give us this much for 13 bucks. Honestly I feel the issues are very nipicky. If this was a hasbro product these would be 25+. You mentioned origins several times and those go for 20 bucks. To me this is the best value of the year for very solid action figures

I can look past the textured skin and the rotating ankles, but a double-sided flail? Oh my goodness! Oh my goodness! I think we found a worse weapon than the nunchucks! 😮

I think kthey should've gave then the last ronin articulation with the double joints

That Raph's face looks half melted

The cart shaking and wheel speed on the floor really added to the urgency! Thanks for the review!

I agree with all the criticism but still think they're worth picking up. Flawed but worth the asking price. At $13, you're getting your money's worth. Hasbro would be charging you $24.99 and telling you it's a "Deluxe" figure because of all the accessories.

I believe the technical term are "small stabby" and "pizza shaped stabby"

Love ‘em and it’s all thanks to your review. Congrats on Flip-or making it to BBTS! 👏 👏 👏.

They look a bit like bootleg turtles. They’re close but not quite right.

I think you're right. This maybe a "test" run. If this line does well, They'll probably rerelease these with some minor changes and hopefully swap Don and Leo's heads to make them more vintage toy accurate.

Great review! They look alright 😅

Anyone else wish Mattel made these considering how good the Turtles Of Grayskull are?? 😂😂

I been championing for these for the longest, this was like a slap in the face lol swivel ankles. Ugh

I wasn't excited until i saw them at the store. I'd like them to have the og skin but it doesn't bother me. Always a great review. I actually like to hear different opinions

Im excited to see what splinter and shredder will look like.

The only thing that bugs me is Donnies bo staff color lol

This absolutely feels like a one-off, as a mirror to the Target "first" Turtles. Wouldn't expect more.

That $12.97 price tag sounds super appealing. May have to give these a shot.

Whens like the official release date? Are they only in stores or will they be on walmart and target online?

Man.. I remember when they did the 84 Mirage Turtles. I think those hit around 2014. Wanted those so badly, and when I finally got them in in hand, the lack of the wrist swivel just ruined the whole thing. I think these are less offensive, but it is sort of how I feel about those ankles. The issue is, it’s 2024 and we’re still seeing those 2014 molds, untouched! Think the B&W set just made its way out again.. So, I think with these, we get what we got and that’s going to be it. Can’t see them redoing the ankles. Which is a shame, bc they really are so close to being amazing, especially for the price.

The only thing that would make this better is if you reviewed them on site at Walmart

"Sometimes the fans know best." 14:05 That's damn right! 💯

I had really high hopes for these. Seen a couple reviews now and i have to admit, i am less likely to pick them up. I really dont know why they didnt go the origins route when it comes to articulation. That to me is the biggest let down. I was ok with the orange peel skin, and i love the colored weapons, and the display stands are a nice bonus. If they had more articulation i wouldve definitely been in, but i just dont see enough improvement to buy another set of playmates retro style. I think the ankle articularion killed it for me.

It kinda okay but why not i should be getting mine tomorrow 🐢🐢🐢🐢 turtles power

Turtles looking like Edward James Olmos with that poker face

Yeah, the ankles are what bothered me about the Mutant Mayhem ones. The rocker ankles on MOTU Origins are perfect, I wish Playmates had done the same. As for the other details, I'm not that bothered, but I'll see how I feel when I get them in hand. Great review!

Ok, ok…I’m gonna go look for these tonight 😢😅

I feel the same way, like they are almost perfect, playmates was so close, but dropped the ball, the colors, the leo and don heads, the color on Don's bo, and the articulation, I don't understand why they went with the Mutant Mayhem articulation instead of the Rise of the tmnt articulation, the Rise figures had so much better articulation, the feet were able to go up and down and they had a rocker kind of joint, man they were so close

Them ankles taking it back to early 2000s ToyBiz. They're capable of adding articulation with ball joints and ball hinges and decide to drop the ball with those awful cuts/swivels. Any added articulation to these Turtles' legs is pointless if the foot can't pivot. I'm about to buy a 3D printer and do what they should have lmaooo

Thanks, you just saved me $50. The lack of ankle rockers/hinges kills it for me.

I don’t ask for much and I haven’t been this excited for new Turtle toys in a while. The textures don’t bother me at all. Hoping to get some villains down the line. Especially Shredder. He could use more articulation.

One minor thing I wish they had were orange weapon handles, like the mutant mayhem figures which were referencing the original figures which these are meant to be updated versions of. Also I live in Australia without Walmart so Idk when they will release here

I’m on the hunt for them! 4 Walmarts today. Nothing 😢

That Raph head does look a little off in this review. Too bad, that is the best Turtle. :) Great review. I will have to keep an eye out for them.

Wow, those Walmart carts are the same everywhere you go.

Playmates can try again for 50th anniversary

😂😂 great review! “Staby staber” “bladey blades” let’s face it the figs are such a fail 😢 I would take the originals all day not even a debate. Fun watch thanks for the review!

I’d be all in for more but I would like them to release the turtles without the weird texture, better ankles, and the correct heads. They should release thomas a mass release instead of dumb exclusives etc.

I'm Getting Mikey! No Questions Asked. And I'll bet you in 2 weeks we will see someone making Leo-Don Headswap custom heads.

Bro you had to get that cart… damn

You’re so funny hope kids okay I want to do vid where I take toy from kid and tell him THIS IS AN ADULT TOY!!!

The Ralph head is crooked

Yeah I agree, if they gave joints/articulation similar to MOTU origins and ditch that weird texture I'd be all over these. I just want the OG figures with MOTU Origins style articulation. That's all they had to do. Hell, throw out the bases and leave the weapons unpainted. That just seems like unnecessary money that could have been spent making the figures better. I also hate the pinned joints, and those ankles are just awful.

Pizza Tossing TMNT had that texture. but also why not take a spin with what they did for the Stranger things 2 pack turtles. ? those have good articulation.

They're SO CLOSE on this, I wish they would listen to fans, because everyone's saying the same things. This could be a hit line if they get it right.

You bet it all on a couple turtle ankles and came up SNAKE EYES

These look interesting. I could go for these as is, but would be even better with some minor improvements. I mix my 2012 Turtle Brothers, along with Usagi Yojimbo into my Origins figures. I actually credit Origins and Turtles of Grayskull reawakening my interest in TMNT figures. Though I have only gotten Shredder and Casey Jones and Man-at-Arms from that line. Mirage Splinter of course is my default Splinter.

Playmates been had articulated Turtles. You can find the single ones at Ross. I got the 2 packs with the turtles and villains last year at Burlington.

The box is nicer than I expected; there’s definitely potential here. They’re so close yet so far away.

These are Walmart exclusives and from what I can recall it'll just be the Turtles.

Raph looks like his eyes are not aligned correctly... they looks slanted over to the side when you look straight on.

Its seems for every hit theres a miss, yet the misses mount up more. Donnie is far too brown. Raphs bandana might actually twist in to posiwith a bit of heat.

Looking at the old punk styled drawings from the old cards and on the boxes on these. I think they might try to hit a mix between the old classic figures and the punk style? The switched faces between Lego and Donnie fits packaging front art, but I dont know if thats old art reused?

Agree with your points! The heads specifically the noses are too big! Ankle articulation is terrible, but the texture is really what kills it for me. Another thing I really don’t like is that they switched Leo and Don’s head. Nice Review.

My family accually works at Walmart so I got first Crack at the shipper so I got a whole set in box and a Mikey to open I hope the release the rest of the original line like that

They look pretty good for the price and for Playmates. The feet joints are better than no joints. Rocker ankles would be considerably better, but in a pinch, there'll keep your fig from falling over.

They're just ok. The noses look awful. It's a pass for me. Great video.

Regardless of the flaws collectors will still pick these up! Who are we kidding they’re great in their own way :.l know I will when I see them !

I'm still going to get these. But what's up with the Leo and Don head swaps?

I would have known by the sound of that shopping cart that you were at Wal-Mart.

Lets be real, for the price , ankle swivels are fine. if they are willing to do the origins style ankle joints then they should up it to 18-20$ now we'd be ok paying it but playmates is still a company that aims at kids, will they be willing to pivot more to collectors? who knows

The ankles, swapped faces, and texture are not my favorite. But I’m still grabbing them. I think the ankles bother me the most though. I kind of like the face swap on a way as I feel that Leo looks pretty bad ass. I also like the nose being a little larger for some reason. I’d love for them to continue these with other characters and maybe like you said a fixed set of these to better match the old texture.

They would have been gret replacements for the Super7 figures. The texture and ankle joints are abysmal.

I wonder if the ankles were to keep the feet stable and help them stand.

Couldn’t hear you over that wobbly ass shopping cart 😂😂😂

Someone’s gonna sand these down and smooth out their skin guarantee it lol

I'd get these just for the stands

I bought leo friday and seen the display at 3 different walmarts since and not a single one has been bought. Great review... always funny with fake playmates sponsorship thing.

Playmates have barely tried for years. I still watch reviews in hopes they improve, but it's been the opposite for years. Another pass.

i like the textures, i am really bothered by the swapped heads with leonardo and donatello

People are buying them despite corners being cut and passion not being presented. So in the end Playmates wins and the line is already succeeding

I need another mad hatter in store review!

I just want the stands for my Neca figs!🤔

An easy pass. The Early Sketch turtles, however.... Those I'm on the hunt for.

Are these available everywhere

Playmates does a good job at keeping their product on shelves. Hasbro could learn a lesson from them for the Marvel Legends and Black Series.

I do NOT hate these they are clearly their own thing and they look cool

Those are pretty Sic!!!!!!

I really don’t understand the change in the skin. I get it’s supposed to be more reptilian but real red-eared sliders have pretty smooth looking skin as-is. Maybe playmates will eventually do another wave with a more normal texture?

Idk I kinda like these bootleg looking goofy turtles 😅

No bueno Playmates! Great review and these "Remastered" figs are inferior to NECA & Super 7.

it seems odd to do hips and knees. and no ball joints in the ankle. it seems to negate the pose. Did the elbows have joints? I would rather pay more to have a little more possing. Fun review!

I'm just hoping they release a shredder to finally be able to get him out of his crouching pose, for 13 dollars I'm in, there worth the price.

The janky cart😂

I quite like the texturing. Idk why.

Please, please, I hope so Slash like this too