HEROES IN A HALF SHELL!
Since the values of certain items can fluctuate greatly over time, The Toy Collectors Guide prides itself in keeping up with the most current market trends and any shifts that may affect the various secondary market prices. There are many factors that drive those trends and shifts which include, an item’s time period, scarcity, consumer demand and overall condition. The good news for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectors is there’s always a demand for items from this era, as Playmates created some truly iconic toys. The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line has always remained popular and retained its value, but the line has seen a revival over the last couple of years. This was mostly due to the new Mutant Mayhem film and multiple mew animated series over the years. The new Mutant Mayhem movie was a huge hit with fans and critics alike, and toys were launched from the new series in 2023 with new versions of fan favorite characters. In addition, Playmates also brought back their Classic line with a commemorative vintage line, which featured molds of the original toys in their original packaging. The big question for collectors was…….how would these “re-issues” affect the values of the original toys from the 1980’s and 1990’s? That question has now been answered.
The commemorative vintage line is obviously a MUCH cheaper way to re-live your childhood, so it’s naturally going to affect buyers in different types of ways. For dedicated collectors, this may inspire them to go back and acquire the original toys of their childhood, but for more casual fans who don’t have the desire to drop hundreds or even thousands of dollars on originals from their youth, these “new” vintage re-released figures offer the perfect alternative. The re-issued line has had a slight impact on the values of the original toys, but nothing to concern over. The original carded figures that have been re-released are ticking slightly downward, while playsets, accessories and vehicles look to be actually steadily increasing in value. Loose versions of the original figures are also showing good upward movement. Figures and Accessories from non re-released lines have all see quite the increase in value over the last year, as collectors and fans of the show are trying to snatch up vintage items from their youth.
The re-release of new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys should be considered a good thing for everyone. Not only does it allow us the opportunity to buy new Turtles toys again, but it also introduces this amazing universe to a whole new generation that never would have had the opportunity to experience it otherwise. It keeps the franchise alive with brand new stories being told about our favorite childhood characters. At the end of the day, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans just want to see their beloved series continue on, so this is an amazing gift that we get to share with others who have not been able to do so in the past. Besides, isn’t it a truly beautiful site to be able to walk down a Wal-Mart or Target toy aisle, and see new Turtle toys lining the shelves again!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles over the years:
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