Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – 1995
Playmates did not release any basic assortment figures in 1995, with focus on the smaller sub-sets. Included were Adventurer Turtles, Metal Mutants, Ninja Shooters, Sumo Turtles, Super Mutant Figures, Warriors Figures, and a new series inspired by legendary artist, Jim Lee. Playmates also released several more new Mini-Mutants figure sets. Two new vehicles were also released, which would be the last vehicles Playmates released for their TMNT action figure line.
For more information about Playmate’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line from 1995, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Basic Figures
With the new focus now being on the themed mini-series figures, Playmates decided to not release any figures as part of a basic assortment for 1995.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Adventurer Turtle Figures
The Turtles go exploring to the deepest parts of the globe with this new series of figures focusing on their adventurous side.
Arctic Donatello
Market Value:
Carded $325 – $375
Loose $125 – $175
Arctic Donatello
Accessories: Real Ice Water Shootin’ Blaster, Ice Poppin’ Penguin Pal, Snow Shoes, Ice Pick Bo, Gold Metalized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Arctic Donatello is ready for adventure with this new version, which includes an exclusive collector coin.
Deepsea Diver Leonardo
Market Value:
Carded $225 – $275
Loose $50 – $75
Deepsea Diver Leonardo
Accessories: Real Water Shootin’ Cannon, Overstuffed Octopus Pal, Anchor Style Katana, Helmet, Gold Metalized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Deepsea Diver Leonardo is ready for adventure with this new version, which includes an exclusive collector coin.
Safari Michelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $225 – $275
Loose $50 – $75
Safari Michelangelo
Accessories: Banana Munchin’ Monkey Pal, Real Water Shootin’ Gun, Knife, Nunchakus, Gold Metalized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Safari Michelangelo is ready for adventure with this new version, which includes an exclusive collector coin.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Jim Lee TMNT Figures
The turtles team up with Savage Dragon and the Wildcats from Image Comics for this new series of figures based on the legendary drawings of famed artist, Jim Lee.
Donatello
Market Value:
Carded $55 – $70
Loose $15 – $30
Donatello
Accessories: Battlin’ Bos, Totally Techno Turtle Communicator, Exclusive Image Mini Comic
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Donatello is re-imagined for this new series created by legendary Image Comics artist, Jim Lee.
Michaelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $55 – $70
Loose $15 – $30
Michaelangelo
Accessories: Mutant Numbin’ Nunchakus,
Totally Techno Turtle Communicator, Mini Comic
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Michaelangelo is re-imagined for this new series created by legendary Image Comics artist, Jim Lee.
Raphael
Market Value:
Carded $55 – $70
Loose $15 – $30
Raphael
Accessories: Two Steel Shreddin’ Sais, Totally Techno Turtle Communicator, Image Mini Comic
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Raphael is re-imagined for this new series created by legendary Image Comics artist, Jim Lee.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Metal Mutants Figures
Playmates released a new series of figures featuring the turtles and Shredder in new metal mutant armor depicting each of their spirit animals.
Donatello w/ Lion Spirit Armor
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $50 – $75
Donatello w/ Lion Spirit Armor
Accessories: Snake Bo, Moveable Wings, Lion Battle Helmet w/ Glowing Eyes, Armor Plating
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Donatello dons his new lion spirit armor with this new Metal Mutants series. Watch as he mutates from turtle into his lion form.
Leonardo w/ Dragon Spirit Armor
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $50 – $75
Leonardo w/ Dragon Spirit Armor
Accessories: Dragon Katana, Dragon Battle Helmet w/ Glowing Eyes, Metallized Armor Plating
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Leonardo dons his new dragon spirit armor with this new Metal Mutants series. Watch as he mutates from turtle into his dragon form.
Michaelangelo w/ Beetle Spirit Armor
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $50 – $75
Michaelangelo w/ Beetle Spirit Armor
Accessories: Beetle Nunchaku, Claws, Metallized Beetle Helmet w/ Glowing Eyes, Armor Plating
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Michaelangelo dons his new beetle spirit armor with this new Metal Mutants series. Watch as he mutates from turtle into his beetle form.
Raphael w/ Phoenix Spirit Armor
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $50 – $75
Raphael w/ Phoenix Spirit Armor
Accessories: Phoenix Sais, Moveable Wings, Metallized Phoenix Battle Helmet with Glowing Eyes, Special Metallized Mutant Armor Plating
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Raphael dons his new phoenix spirit armor with this new Metal Mutants series. Watch as he mutates from turtle into his phoenix form.
Shredder w/ Tiger Shark Spirit Armor
Market Value:
Carded $135 – $185
Loose $50 – $75
Shredder w/ Tiger Shark Spirit Armor
Accessories: Tiger Blade, Metallized Head Shield, Metallized Tiger Head Chest Plate, Special Metallized Mutant Armor Plating
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Shredder dons his new tiger shark spirit armor with this new Metal Mutants series. Watch as he mutates from shredder into his tiger shark form.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Ninja Shooters Figures
The Ninja Shooters series featured all four turtles in metallic miniature form with a new marble shooting feature.
Donatello
Market Value:
Carded $65 – $80
Loose $20 – $30
Donatello
Accessories: Bo Staff, 2 x Mutant Marbles
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Ninja Action Donatello shoots a mutant marble from his chest with the push of a button.
Leonardo
Market Value:
Carded $65 – $80
Loose $20 – $30
Leonardo
Accessories: Katana Blade, 2 x Mutant Marbles
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Ninja Action Leonardo shoots a mutant marble from his chest with the push of a button.
Michaelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $65 – $80
Loose $20 – $30
Michaelangelo
Accessories: Nunchakus, 2 x Mutant Marbles
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Ninja Action Michaelangelo shoots a mutant marble from his chest with the push of a button.
Raphael
Market Value:
Carded $65 – $80
Loose $20 – $30
Raphael
Accessories: Sai Blades, 2 x Mutant Marbles
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Ninja Action Raphael shoots a mutant marble from his chest with the push of a button.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Sumo Turtles
The turtles go wrestling using the ancient art of Sumo from Japan in this new series of figures.
Sumo Michaelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $625 – $725
Loose $200 – $285
Sumo Michaelangelo
Accessories: Wooden Sumo Sandals, Hard Lard Nunchaku, Sumo Mace, Metallized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Michelangelo goes Sumo style wrestling with this new version figure. Watch his hair spin when you push the button on his back.
Sumo Raphael
Market Value:
Carded $625 – $725
Loose $200 – $285
Sumo Raphael
Accessories: Wooden Sumo Sandals, Sloppy Sumo Sai, Sumo Blade, Metallized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Raphael goes Sumo style wrestling with this new version figure. Watch his hair spin when you push the button on his back.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Super Mutants Figures
The Super Mutants figure line was released in 1995 to showcase the turtles and friends in new super hero/mutant outfits, along with various new action features.
Super Mutant
Bebop
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Bebop
Accessories: Tri-Tipped Turtlenator, Double Edge Spike Stick
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Bebop comes with a new spinning Turtlenator action feature.
Super Mutant
Donatello
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Donatello
Accessories: Spring Loaded Dragon Bo, Flyin’ Fireball, Slicin’ Ring Blade
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Donatello comes with a new spring loaded bo action feature.
Super Mutant
Leonardo
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Leonardo
Accessories: Rotatin’ Katanas with Removable Blades, Slicin’ Ring Blade
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Leonardo comes with a new rotating Katana action feature.
Super Mutant
Michaelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Michaelangelo
Accessories: Spring Load Nunchaku, Explosive Missiles, Ring Blade
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Michaelangelo comes with a new spring loaded nunchaku action feature.
Super Mutant
Raphael
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Raphael
Accessories: Rotatin’ Sais with Removable Blades, Slicin’ Ring Blade
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Raphael comes with a new spinning sais action feature.
Super Mutant
Rocksteady
Market Value:
Carded $125 – $160
Loose $45 – $65
Super Mutant Rocksteady
Accessories: Spring Load Grenade Gun w/ Grenades, Spiked Bar
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Rocksteady comes with a new spring loaded grenade gun action feature.
Super Mutant
Shredder
Market Value:
Carded $125 – $160
Loose $45 – $65
Super Mutant Shredder
Accessories: Spring Action Slash Claw, Double Trouble Spiked Bar
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Shredder comes with a new spring loaded slash claw action feature.
Super Mutant
Splinter
Market Value:
Carded $105 – $130
Loose $35 – $50
Super Mutant Splinter
Accessories: Spring Action Blade Thruster, Slicin’ Ring Blade
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Super Mutant Splinter comes with a new spring loaded blade thruster action feature.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Warriors Figures
Playmates released the Warriors figure line that centered around the turtles and friends in various shiny chromed-up new warrior outfits. This series is a difficult one to track down due to a limited distribution in 1995.
Warrior Chrome Dome
Market Value:
Carded $900 – $1,100
Loose $325 – $425
Warrior Chrome Dome
Accessories: Silicon Servo Sai, Gigabyte Goupilion, Ninja Sword, Shogun Sash, Metallized Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: This item is rare and hard to find
Notes: Chrome Dome gets his own Warriors action figure with this new version. Each figure also comes with an exclusive collector coin.
Warrior Metalhead
Michaelangelo
Market Value:
Carded $425 – $500
Loose $125 – $175
Warrior Metalhead Michaelangelo
Accessories: Radical Robo-Chuks, Portable Party Pack, Radar/Foot Blaster, Metallized Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Michaelangelo gets his own Warriors action figure with this new version. Each figure also comes with an exclusive collector coin.
Warrior Rocksteady
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $550
Loose $175 – $275
Warrior Rocksteady
Accessories: Laser Wrist Rifle, Chilling Chainsaw Sword, Poke ‘Em Pry Bar, Metallized Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Rocksteady gets his own Warriors action figure with this new version. Each figure also comes with an exclusive collector coin.
Warrior Winged Donatello
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $550
Loose $175 – $275
Warrior Winged Donatello
Accessories: Thrashin’ Battle Bo, Sewer Spiked Clobber Club, Diabolical Dragon Blade, Gold Metallized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Donatello gets his own Warriors with wings action figure with this new version. Each figure also comes with an exclusive collector coin.
Warrior Winged Leonardo
Market Value:
Carded $450 – $550
Loose $175 – $275
Warrior Winged Leonardo
Accessories: Double-duty Spiked Mutant Mace, Spiked Shreddin’ Sledgehammer, Eerie Evil Katana, Gold Metallized Kowabunga Collector Coin
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on the secondary market
Notes: Leonardo gets his own Warriors with wings action figure with this new version. Each figure also comes with an exclusive collector coin.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Accessories
Playmates did not release any accessories or sets for the 1995 series.
With standard action figure sales starting to decline, Playmates decided to try something different by expanding their Mini-Mutants series. The series had been initially been introduced the previous year on a smaller scale with very favorable results, so the decision was made to expand in 1995 to several different mini sub-sets.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Playsets
- Donatello Sewer Hero Playset
- Carded $165 – $190 Loose $50 – $75
- Michaelangelo Space Station Playset
- Carded $165 – $190 Loose $50 – $75
- Party Wagon Playset
- Carded $185 – $245 Loose $60 – $85
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Bodacious Battle Sets
- City Wars
- Boxed $45 – $60 Loose $15 – $25
- Dimension X Wars
- Boxed $45 – $60 Loose $15 – $25
- Pizza Wars
- Boxed $45 – $60 Loose $15 – $25
- Sewer Wars
- Boxed $45 – $60 Loose $15 – $25
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Carry Along Playsets
- Carry Along Communicator Playset
- Carded $120 – $135 Loose $50 – $75
- Carry Along Katana Playset
- Carded $120 – $135 Loose $50 – $75
- Carry Along Sai Playset
- Carded $120 – $135 Loose $50 – $75
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Cyber Playsets
- Cyber Jet Playset
- Boxed $195 – $220 Loose $75 – $100
- Cyber Rover Playset
- Boxed $195 – $220 Loose $75 – $100
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Metallized Playsets
- Metallized Series Leo’s Lair Playset
- Carded $200 – $225 Loose $75 – $100
- Metallized Series Raph’s Feudal Castle Playset
- Carded $200 – $225 Loose $75 – $100
- Metallized Series Tokka’s Technodrome Playset
- Carded $200 – $225 Loose $75 – $100
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1994): Mini-Mutant Turtle-Top Playsets
- Cave Bebop Dino Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
- Donatello’s Basketball Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
- Leonardo’s Mutant Military Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
- Michaelangelo’s Adventurer Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
- Michaelangelo’s Football Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
- Raphael’s Baseball Playset
- Carded $110 – $140 Loose $35 – $50
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Mini-Mutant Turtle Transports
- Crushin’ Slam Bam Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Dino Jammin’ Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Firefightin’ Frenzy Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- High Flyin’ & Road Raggin’ Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Metallized Motorin’ Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Metallized Turtle Travelin’ Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
Crushin’ Slam Bam Combo
Donatello Sewer Hero Playset
- Mighty Muscle Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Mutant Military Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Pizza Police Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Super Trailer
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Totally Tiny Turtle Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- Turtle Tenderizin’ Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
- War Corps Combo
- Carded $125 – $155 Loose $40 – $65
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1995): Vehicles
Playmates released only 2 new vehicles as part of their 1995 wave with both of them being part of other sub-sets. Alas, these were the last action figure vehicles that Playmates would produce for the TMNT toy line.
Metal Mutant Cycle
Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $80
Loose $20 – $35
Metal Mutant Cycle
Accessories: Handlebars, Windshield, Dual Katana Blades, Kickstand
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Part of the Metal Mutants series, this new “Silver Metallized Mutant Motor Machine” is the perfect way for the new metal mutants to quickly get around.
Super Mutants Cyclone Cycle
Market Value:
Boxed $60 – $80
Loose $20 – $35
Super Mutants Cyclone Cycle
Accessories: Handlebars, Windshield, Kickstand, Hover Pads, Pennant
Years Released: 1995
Scarcity Factor: Can still be found but getting tougher
Notes: Part of the Super Mutants series, this new “Hero Haulin’ Battle Bike” is the perfect way for the new super mutants to quickly get around.
The year 1995 would prove to be a turning point for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy line. After having record breaking global toy sales and steady growth since the line began in 1988, sales and overall interest were finally beginning to slip for the TMNT action figure line. This trend also trickled over to other turtle themed merchandising items as well, with many of them being discontinued or re-themed to other popular brands at the time, such as the Power Rangers or Beanie Babies. The animated television series was also seeing the effects of this wave of turtle fatigue, with ratings starting to drop. The show still continued until the following year in 1996, but the once powerful franchise was starting to show some cracks and no Turtles live action movies were on the horizon to help. Perhaps the biggest blow to the turtles franchise in 1995 was the cancellation of the popular Archie Comics branded TMNT comic book series, as well as the more mature Mirage Comics version. It seemed as if the turtles media outlets were beginning to dry up, but like the scrappy and resilient turtles themselves, the toy line would keep going and survive for another couple of years.
Unlike previous years, Playmates made the decision to not release any basic assortment figures in 1995, and instead focus solely on the smaller action figure sub-sets. Included in this years wave were the Adventurer Turtles, , Metal Mutants, Sumo Turtles, Super Mutant Figures, Warriors Figures, and a new series of figures inspired by the legendary artist, Jim Lee. Also released was a series called Ninja Shooters that would allow the turtles to shoot marbles from their chests. Playmates also decided to go heavy on the small scale Mini-Mutants series of figures this year with seven different sets of various Mini- Mutants sets and figures. Two new vehicles were also released in 1995, which would prove to be the last vehicles Playmates would release for their TMNT action figure line.
Since there was no basic assortment of figures released in 1995, the packaging had changed once again with each of the individual series of figures having different cards to focus on their theme. Most of the packaging still mainly focused on the individual figures with portraits of each character around the figure bubble. The highlights for the sub-sets in 1995 were definitely the Super Mutants series and the Jim Lee inspired turtle figures.
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