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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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 at Five Below 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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Imaginext Batman Exo Suits & Bat-Tech Bat Signal Multipack

I couldn't make up my mind on which color of the Imaginext Batman Exo Suits I wanted, but a deep discount on Amazon convinced me to get both. The price on the Bat Signal Multipack was also heavily slashed, so I can finally illuminate some of my DC Imaginext figures. Check out the video:

There's a ton of play value in these Exo Suits- the clip-on figure Bat Glider, cuffs to restrain villains, interchangeable missiles, and of course, lights and sound. This makes a great substitute for some of the larger, more expensive playsets Imaginext produces, and the substantial discount from Amazon made it even better. Recommended! 

Featured among a few other comparisons in my video above are my Imaginext XL Batman figures which I love! The Deluxe Bat-Tech XL is my favorite for his translucent parts, lights, and sound!

My Mattel Batman Unlimited Bat-Mech seemed like an obvious comparisons with these Imaginext Exo Suits- it also holds a tiny, armored Batman from the Unlimited Mighty Mini line! Too much fun!

The Bat-Tech Bat Signal Multipack was an inexpensive solution to lighting up my translucent Imaginext figures- this play feature has been a design trend through the Imaginext DC Super Heroes line for awhile now, it's fun.

Among a few of the other Imaginext figures in the video above, are that modern, armored Batman, Black Bat-Tech Batman, and Bronze-Age Batman from my last post, Apokolips Armor Batman and Batwing, and the blue/gray Batman from the Riddler 2-pk. 

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Bandai Gundam Converge- Barbatos & Exia

I spotted a couple more Bandai Gundam Converge figures at TRU recently that interested me. As I said in my last post, the exotic appeal these odd little 2 1/4" figures do the same thing for me as the Power Rangers/Super Sentai and Sofubi vinyl- I'm a fan of vinyl figures, particularly of Japanese import. Though articulation is  limited to the shoulders, wrists and neck, the accessories on these two are great, their weapons swapped by pegging interchangable hands.

Bandai Gundam Converge #129 Gundam Exia:

Bandai Gundam Converge #126 Gundam Barbatos:

Below, Bandai Gundam Converge Barbatos with my Revoltech Yamaguchi Getter...

Below, Barbatos and Exia with the Gundam Converge Char's Zaku from my last post...

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Bandai Gundam Converge- Char's Zaku II

I found this odd, little 2 1/4" Gundam Converge at TRU a couple weeks ago, and as I'm a fan of vinyl figures, particularly of Japanese import, I thought I'd take a chance on him. He has some limited articulation in the shoulders and neck, merely plugged into the torso, and a removable bazooka. The eye moves side to side under his removable helmet as well, a nice touch. He stands okay with his bazooka down, but requires the included base with the weapon extended.

I know nothing of the anime Mobile Suit Gundam that populate the Universal Century metaverse, but I do admire the exotic appeal of this vinyl minifigure. For the same reasons I own Power Rangers/Super Sentai and Sofubi vinyl, these Gundam Converge interest me, and the detail in the sculpt is great. Fun!

Below, the Gundam Converge with my Hot Wheels Mega Bloks Racer, Mighty Minis Batman Beyond, Evangelion Bearbrick , MiniMates Heartbreaker Iron Man, and Lego Deadpool Minifigure...

Below, the Gundam Converge with the Mighty Minis Batman Beyond from my last post- I like these two together, a pairing I would have happily teamed up as a kid!

Below, the Gundam Converge takes aim with my Stealth Strike Knight Battle Batman...

Below, the Gundam Converge battles with my TMNT Mega Bloks Foot Soldier...

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Mattel Batman Unlimited 11.5" Bat-Mech

I passed on this guy a couple times at TRU, but eventually succumb to the realization that a Batman mech is hard to come by- lots of armored Batman following the Batman v Superman film, but few Batman robots. Additionally fun is that the Bat-Mech's chest is the cockpit for the Batman Unlimited Mighty Minis!

This is a big, dumb toy in essence, but does feature a respectable range of articulation- the hinge/swivel elbows make up for lack of lateral motion in the shoulders, and he can do the splits with those hinge/swivel hips. The knees are jointed as well, and the head and wrists swivel. Bat-Mech's batarang pegs onto ports in the forearms, shoulders, and back much like the Batman Brave and the Bold Series figures I loved so much. Check out my video:

Pictured below, Bat-Mech with my Brave and the Bold Series Proto Bat-Bot...

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