Turtles of Grayskull Mouse-Jaw, 2-Bopsteady, Splinter-Skull, Metal-Boto

After finding Splinter-Skull and2-Bopsteady at retail recently, I backtracked to pick up Mouse-Jaw to complete my Turtles of Grayskull Metal-Boto build-a-figure. While I already had Sla-ker, I had no intention of trying to complete the BAF, but once it was within reach, I made it happen in short order.

Splinter-Skull is a King Grayskull/Splinter mashup, pictured below with my MOTU Origins King Randor and the "Temple of Darkness" Sorceress in Castle Grayskull...

Below, Splinter-Skull atop Battle Cat from my Battlefield Warriors set....

Splinter-Skull encounters the Spirit of Grayskull from my 

MOTU Origins Mysteries of Castle Grayskull boxed set...

Nothing in my collection really compares with 2-Bopsteady. I have limited TMNT knowledge, and as little with MOTU Two Bad, which appeared in 1985, just before Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became the cartoon/toy/movie property juggernaut we know today around 1987. I was a teenager by then, so Bebop and Rocksteady held little nostalgia for me. Regardless, I like this action figure- the morning star on the chain and big blade that sheathes onto his back make him a great baddie!

Below, 2-Bopsteady captured my MOTU Origins "Lords of Power" Beastman...

The second of the Target-Exclusive Metal-Boto BAF figures, Mouse Jaw didn't initially appeal to me, though his Mouser/Micro-Bot accessory and the way it integrates into Mouse-Jaw's robotic arm rocks:

Though most of the figure's inspiration is derived from it, Mouse-Jaw 

has a lot of new parts that are different than my MOTU Origins Trap Jaw...

Mouse-Jaw also shares aspects of another MOTU figure, Terror Claws Skeletor:

And honorable mention, Turtles of Grayskull Sla'ker, who I reviewed nearly six months ago, and up to that point, the only figure of these I had. With little intent to complete Metal-Boto, I had picked Sla'ker up solely on its merits as a big, fun action figure. Picture below, Sla'ker with my Masterverse Faker and MOTU Origins Faker...

And finally, Metal-Boto, the build-a-figure for which all its parts were interspersed among Mouse-Jaw, 2-Bopsteady, Splinter-Skull, and Sla'ker. a lot of accessories to fit into the wrists and various ports, including smaller peg adapters for the wrists. The green cover can be removed to show the working gears, activated when the waist is turns, as does the red jaw. Splinter-Skull's shield fits onto Metal-Boto's back for a golden shell!

Metal-Boto has a buncha new parts but is mashup of TMNT Metalhead and MOTU Roboto- pictured below in from of my MOTU Origins Castle Grayskull, Wave 3 Roboto, and Minicomic Roboto...

I've actually had the first two waves of the Turtles of Grayskull line on ice and am seriously considering pre-ordering the third and fourth. When the subline was revealed, I thought it was an easy "pass", but I'm unexpectedly charmed with them, as I was the Masters of the WWE Universe crossover with MOTU Origins. It's a testament to the Origins line, its interchangeable parts, and it's overall playability. Still a favorite of mine four years later and fitting it should be the last post of 2024! Happy New Year! 

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TMNT x Transformers Party Wallop, Loyal Subjects BST AXN XL Krang Android Body

There aren't a great deal of posts regarding Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on this blog, a property that came into the public consciousness at large in the latter part of the '80s when I had lost interest of such things, moving onto my teen years. That said, these to recent pickups were so toyetic and such fun toys that I decided to post them together- I certainly would have done that as a kid!

I have zero context for the TMNT character Krang, but you don'r really need any with a toy this fun- I got mine on sale for $29.99 online. Regardless of my unfamiliarity, I'd admired this figure from afar for awhile now. He had somewhat limited articulation, but I was able to pose him a bit. In addition to his deluxe 8.5" size, all the attachment accessories really make for a great package. This is my first BST AXN Series figure, and I really like the overall finish of the toy and its clean paint apps.

The figure flips open at the midsection where Krang drives the android body from his cockpit. The tentacles on the steering controls are permanently attached inside, which somewhat ruins the illusion, but they did include extra hinged tentacles for Krang outside the android body.

There are numerous options for display with all the weapon extensions for the figure's wrist ports:

Below, Krang battles my MOTU Masterverse New Eternia Sy-Klone ...!

And finally, the Loyal Subject BST ANX Krang Android with my new Marvel Legends Hulkbuster, MOTU Origins Roboto and MOTU Masterverse Revelation Roboto. 

Although not a subject of childhood nostalgia, I went through a Transformers period here on the Super-DuperToyBox- they are sentient robots that transform into vehicles, what's not to love?  I grabbed Party Wallop at a great discount online for $34.95 after holding out for awhile.

The face of the alt mode can be used as a shield or worn on the chest in robot mode, 

the nose of which is a pizza on the flip side- how much fun is that?!

All of the weapons and interchangeable foreheads can be stowed on the figure:

By switching the head and weapon accessories, and a turn of the belt buckle for the corresponding initial, all four of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are represented! The all-in-one aspect of this toy really makes it fun!

Party Wallop's alt mode, the Party Wagon, is a thing of beauty, capturing all the important details in a satisfying, tight transformation that holds all the extra accessories...

Below, Party Wallop Party Wagon with my Playmates Turtle Party Wagon ...

Below, Party Wallop with my Earthrise Optimus Prime and Robots in Disguise Drift...

And finally, Party Wallop busts Krang in Raphael mode! These are two fantastic toys any TMNT fan would love- I am having a ball posing them and admiring them on my shelf- Recommended! 

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Ron's Gone Wrong Action B-Bots, Stumble Guys

I've had these stashed for quite some time after enjoying the heartfelt Ron's Gone Wrong film in 2021. A couple were just casual pickups at a local Walmart, the other a special 2-pk I found on eBay. I wanted them as background figures for my toy photography, but kind of kept forgetting I had them stashed in a tote. They can be pulled back to wind them up and roll on their two front wheels which make them extra fun- a smaller back wheel keeps them stable while rolling. Their arms/flippers are articulated, giving them a little more personality, I suppose.

More recently I had found some of these 2" Stumble Guys figures that have already made appearances in some of my posts. I'm particularly enchanted with the lions. They are just the kind of vending machine bubble figures we might find in the '80s/'90s...

Along with other odd figures/items I find (including a Care Bear), the Action B-Bots were picked up as background characters to fill my arcade when photographing Marvel Legends or G.I. Joe Classified figures. I've seen other toy photographers juxtapose their showcase figures against odd figures/disparate licenses, sometimes to great comedic effect, so when I find something interesting, I pick it up. The egg-shaped bots are toyetic in their color, shape, and wind-up action feature- any kid, young or old, would have fun with them.

Before I had a chance to finish this post, I realized I didn't have the Cat Action B-Bot!

Hunted one down for a great price on eBay shortly thereafter:

There's actually another Ron B-Bot wearing shorts on his head and an underpants on fire pictogram on his body, reflecting when the unit goes haywire in the movie, causing his owner, Barney, a great deal of trouble. Regardless, I'm happy with this little grouping...

Oh, by the way- these Action B-Bots glow in the dark- it wears off rather quickly, but they do.

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