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Two classic toy universes are colliding once again as Playmates finished off their final crossover with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and G.I Joe This collection continues as more mash-up villains are arriving, delivering to pair with Shredder Commander Be prepared as evil genius Krang takes on the role of Cobra's infamous weapons dealer, Destro![...]

Joe crossover continues as Playmates unveils another mash-up figure inspired by two classic '80s powerhouses Bringing together mutant chaos and ninja stealth, Slash has officially been reimagined as Cobra's legendary assassin, Storm Shadow Releasing as part of the ongoing Real Reptilian Heroes line, this new and final TMNT crossover figure from Playmates combines the aggressive[...]

Joe crossover line continues to get even bigger as Playmates rolls out a brand-new vehicle set inspired by two legendary '80s franchises Mixing military firepower with teenage mutant attitude, the new A.W.E Shell-Striker transforms the classic G.I Joe assault vehicle into a turtle-themed battle machine This machine is ready for the streets and sewers, measuring[...]

Playmates did a great job with this figure, and he looks like he walked straight out of a forgotten 1980s cartoon crossover special Pre-orders for this new TMNT x G.I Joe crossover are already live for $17.99 with a !3 2026 release. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1[...]

Cowabunga sailors! Playmates has just unveiled that another member of the Heroes in a Half Shell is joining the G.I Joe battlefield The new and radical TMNT x G.I Joe crossover line continues with Michelangelo stepping into the role of the fan-favorite sailor and adventurer Shipwreck Standing at roughly 4.35" tall, Michelangelo as Shipwreck perfectly[...]

Things are about to get loud with Playmates' possible finale crossover event, as the TMNT and G.I Joe universes become one This new collection is packed with some will mash-up figures like Shredder as Cobra Commander or Leonardo as Snake Eyes Well, the Real Reptilian Heroes are gaining a new member as Raphael storms onto[...]

Joe crossover is officially taking to the skies as Playmates unveils the Turtle-Fly Copter! This ridiculous and glorious mutant military vehicle looks like it flew straight out of an unreleased 1989 cartoon special The Real Reptilian Heroes line has already delivered some impressive mashup figures like Leonardo as Snake Eyes and Shredder as Cobra Commander[...]

Despite Playmates not currently having the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle license, they have one more release up their sleeves! Say hello to the Real Reptilian Heroes as G.I Joe and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle universes become one for this new collection Coming in at roughly 4.5" tall, Leonardo is taking up the mantle of[...]

Playmates is bringing together two legendary 80s franchises with G.I Joe and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles This new crossover will bring heroes from two worlds together, like Leonardo as Snake Eyes or Raphael as Roadblock However, the heroes are not alone, as Cobra is getting a deadly mutant makeover too, as they become one[...]

Cobra's mutant mayhem continues to grow as Rocksteady now officially joins Playmates' TMNT x G.I Joe crossover event Just like Bebop, Rocksteady is taking on the role of another Dreadnok menace as he becomes the chainsaw-wielding Buzzer Standing at roughly 4.75" tall, Rocksteady, as Buzzer, smashes together the raw power of the TMNT villain with[...]

Cobra is officially mutating as Bebop crashes into Playmates' possibly final crossover toy event with TMNT x G.I Joe Beloved punk-rhino is now taking on the role of the ruthless Dreadnok biker, Ripper, with a brand new figure The Real Reptilian Heroes are in for some trouble with this wild warthog mutant, as he stands[...]

Despite Playmates losing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles license, they still have a few new releases arriving One of which is a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Original Classic Mutants 4-Pack set This collectible set brings back the classic TMNT villains with retro‑inspired figures based on the legendary toys from the 80s that changed a[...]

Playmates Toys is legendary in TMNT history They were the ones who launched the original TMNT toy line back in 1988, which helped turn the comic into a global phenomenon For decades, Playmates defined what TMNT figures looked like for kids and collectors Due to this long history, Playmates TMNT figures, especially those from classic[...]

Godzilla fans and TMNT fans have a new crossover figure line to collect, as Playmates has mashed up our favorite heroes in a half shell with some of the most legendary kaiju in the great legacy of Toho When first announced, many, including myself, rolled our eyes, for even if many TMNT crossover figures have[...]

Cowabunga! Get ready to step into some nostalgia as Playmates is back with yet another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reissue Say hello to the TMNT Classic 4" Remastered 6‑Pack, which is releasing as a Target-exclusive bundle and resurrects the deliciously retro vibes of the 80s Unlike previous card back reissues, this one will feature a[...]

Playmates Toys has finally launched their new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re‑Ignition This marks their first collaboration with brand owner Hasbro, which is aimed at bringing the iconic '90s show to life once again The lineup features Auto‑Morphin Figures that transform from civilian teens to Rangers via a flip‑head lever, just like back in the[...]

It is Morphin' Time once again as Playmates has kicked off their new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re‑Ignition line This launch brings the Power Ranger line back to its classic 90s roots with some retro-inspired collectibles, including figures, Dino-Zords, and more One of which is the all-new Power Morpher, which is a fully interactive collectible[...]

Playmates' Military Turtles figures were a unique and unexpected addition to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line back in the 1990s These action figures reimagined the four shell-shocking heroes, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, as members of the military This came complete with camouflage uniforms, combat boots, and an arsenal of battlefield-ready accessories Each[...]

It's Morphin' Time! That is right, the legacy of the Power Rangers has returned as Playmates takes on the franchise Last year, Playmates acquired the Rangers license after the demise of Hasbro's Light Collection, with the promise of new collectibles With Toy Fair 2025 arriving this weekend, Playmates has given collectors a taste of what[...]

Get ready for a monstrous Halloween adventure as Playmates has surprised collectors with a new release for Walmart Collector Con The sinister villain, Savanti Romero, has returned with a new and terrifying plan to unleash the world's most famous creatures in New York City However, it is up to some spooky Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles[...]

Get ready to return to the sewers once again as Playmates continues to bring back classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures A Classic Mutant 4-Pack is now on the way, bringing heroes and villains to life once again in retro glory, just like the figures from the 80s This set will include the Rat King[...]

After all the years Playmates has been making Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figures, we have not seen a lot of video game-inspired figures There have been TMNT arcade machines for decades, but not many figures have captured that genre until today Limited Run Games is back with another impressive release for the hit beat-em-up game Teenage Mutant[...]

Well, more figures are on the way, and these ones are from Playmates Toys Get ready to turn back the clock for this release as Playmates has unveiled their new Original Sketch Turtles The original sketches from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird have been faithfully brought to life All four[...]

TMNT collectors have a variety of choices of companies to buy their action figures these days, but the one constant from basically the beginning has been Playmates Still going strong after all these years, they are helping to celebrate 40 years of the TMNT with a new set of figures based around the first sketches[...]

Almost as important as a new TMNT launch are the toys, and Playmates has us covered yet again Hitting stores now, they have a plethora of offerings for us to collect, but the Mix 'N Match figures are the ones that seemed the coolest when revealed Featuring swappable parts to create your own mutants, fans[...]

As many collectors know, Playmates has reissued their Voltron: Defender of the Universe figures Each Lionbot has its own figure, which has been seemingly a Target Exclusive, and yes, they do all connect together Well, Playmates has unveiled that a brand new Voltron 40th Anniversary Lion Voltron box set is on the way, collecting the[...]

Get ready for some new Morphin' collectibles, as Playmates Toys has acquired the global licensing agreement for Power Rangers from Hasbro That is right; it has been pretty quiet from Hasbro for their Power Rangers line, and now we know why The Lighting Collection is officially dead unless Playmates is resurrecting the hit 6" figure[...]

To get fans ready, a new set of action figures is coming from Playmates but will feature a new set of "mutations." These new Mutations Mix 'N Match figures bring back the four brothers, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael On top of that, a new set of characters is on the way with Bishop, Mechazoid,[...]

Cowabunga Dudes! Playmates have landed at the newest Walmart Collector Con with a brand new rerelease That is right, get ready to make some room for the return of some classic and retro releases as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back Originally released back in 1987, TMNT fans have seen plenty of rereleases over[...]

Cowabunga Dudes! Playmates is back with a blast from the past as they have announced a new set of reissues Coming to life from the hit 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, your favorite heroes in a half-shell are back This hit cartoon took TMNT fans up a notch from the previous 80s animated series[...]