TMNT Mutant Mayhem Astronaut Raph

I've passed on this figure more than once, but was having so much fun with TMNT, that I finally picked up the Mutant Mayhem Series Astronaut Raph. Not sure this space faring scenario occurred in Mutant Mayhem, but there was an astronaut themed turtle figure in the original line, which ballooned in scope due to its ridiculously over-the-top variant turtle figures. 

I was mildly disappointed the chest circuitry was a sticker as opposed to a tampograph, but I do like that the dome can be removed to articulate the neck- very cool. This figure has good articulation, knees and elbows included, but I wish we had some stowage options for the weapons.

There's no real gap between Astronaut Raph's digits, so he can't grip his sai the same way my Mutant Mayhem Raphael can, Again, some sheaths for these would be nice, but Playmates did paint the handles.

Below, Astronaut Raph with my TMNT Mutations Bishop Mech...

My Loyal Subjects BST AXN Android Body Krang would be a perfect figure for Astronaut Raph to battle- he might use his laser blaster arms to attack our plucky hero! I've had more fun all the time pitting this extra-large figure against others in my collection- so absurd, so fun! 

I had fun playing with Astronaut Raph- he's just a fun variant turtle to have among the ranks here in the Super-DuperToyBox. On the lookout for the Playmates Donatello as Dr. Spock now but may missed prime peg time awhile back on that, being late for the dance as it were.

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem Turtle Tots

I found these Turtle Tots from an eBay seller at a decent price, shipped free, so I scooped them up quickly. I've really enjoyed the new Playmates TMNT figures in my last couple of posts and was surprised by how much I love the clips I've seen of the movie and subsequent TV show. These turtle tots actually have some articulation in the neck and shoulders, as well as at the waist, which breaks up the shell, but it's there. They include corresponding training weapon accessories: sai for Raph, nunchaku for Mikey, katana for Leo, staff for Donnie,...

 

Because my Mutant Mayhem Turtles also came with baby turtles, I now have three different stages in their development- and the colors all correspond! So much fun!

And finally, Sensei Splinter training with his young students to become 

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ...!

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TMNT Mutations Mix 'N Match Splinter, Metalhead, Mechazoid, and Bishop Mech

 

I recently stumbled upon a Splinter from the Playmates TMNT Mutant Mayhem line, this one the Mutations Mix and Match subseries at Target, and soon thereafter found Metalhead, Mechazoid, and the Bishop Mech at Walmart for two bucks less on sale for $7.97 each. I have no experience/knowledge of the mechs in this lineup, but they looked really fun, and I wanted a Splinter for my Mutant Mayhem Turtles.

These figures came with a pile of mix 'n match parts that turned out to be fun to play with! I was only sorry to realize the parts were not interchangeable with my other Mutant Mahem figures, and they can sometimes be a challenge to stand. Regardless, I'm considering picking up the mix 'n match Turtles, even if just for another slightly variant set.

Metalhead has a pizza party with Party Wallop in the arcade!

Of course, I had to photograph Metalhead with my MOTU Turtles of Grayskull Metal-Boto!

And finally, Splinter with my MOTU Turtles of Grayskull Splinter-Skull ....!

I had a lot of fun with these mix 'n match figures and could see myself getting more- Playmates offers a lot of play value for the price of these, from south of eight to ten bucks. Any kid is going to have fun with these, this kid certainly did! Below Splinter with a turtle figure I got in a Kinder Joy treat awhile back- and a hint about my next post! Stay tuned, Turtles!

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TMNT Mutant Mayhem- Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello (2023)

 

Walmart and Target have carried this TMNT Mutant Mayhem line consistently the last couple years, this basic four set from '23. For some time I've been considering another set of Turtles, while diving into Mattel's Turtles of Grayskull mashup, and more recently picking up a couple premium TMNT toys. I'm not familiar with the animated movie and subsequent TV show these are related to, but the accessories, including adorable baby turtles for eight bucks on Walmart.com. I like that they sent it in its shipper inside the outer cardboard box- clean sample:

Not only do they come with the traditional snap-off accessory rack, but separate, painted weapon accessories- for three of them anyway. (And the aforementioned baby turtles!) They all can stow weapons in the belts strapped on their shells. The articulation isn't Marvel Legends, but they can be posed- I had fun with them! As many times as I passed them by, I like their cartoony aesthetic and distinct build and color from one another. The expressions on their faces are funny! Donatello's glasses, headphones, and fanny pack can all be unpegged if you want a more straight-ahead look for them all together.

Together in some arcade back in the '80s is where these Turtles look like they belong! Again, was never a hardcore TMNT guy, but these figures feel like they retained some of the original '87 animated vibe, but you tell me...

I think Mutant Mayhem Donatello, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo 

are super-fun battling the Loyal Subjects Android Body Krang!

Party Wallop and Leonardo could make quite the fighting pair, yeah ...??

And finally, below, the Mutant Mayhem Turtles with my other set of Nickelodeon Turtles, based on their third 2012-2017 Nickelodeon show. I love the stylization of these figures with their whited-out eyes! I haven't seen the 2023 Mutant Mayhem computer animated movie, which looks cool, nor the subsequent animated TV show, Tales of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but I like these Mutant Mayhem Turtles!

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Playmates TMNT Figures & Turtle Party Wagon

 There aren't a great deal of posts on the Super-DuperToyBox about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles because I had moved on from toys before Playmates dropped their first TMNT figures back in 1987. While I don't have the kind of nostalgia for them as I do for Masters of the Universe or Mego figures, these reissued retro figures are fun and fit in with some of the other more "toyetic" items in my collection. Check out the video:

I picked up some more contemporary TMNT figures at a discount outlet a couple years ago from a 2012 line of toys also produced by Playmates. These newer figures have better articulation and detail, but there's no deying the charm of the retro-styled figures...

There were a handful of figures released with the "Movie Star" sub-branding last year, including a Super-Shredder that looked almost identical to his '90s counterpart. I felt it was important to have at least one villain for the Turtles to battle, and this Shredder fits in great...

Having the Party Wagon to go with the Turtles really makes the whole thing fun though! Be sure to check out the video to see the spring-action Foot Tenderizer and Whacko Bombs in action. It seats six figures comfortably!

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