The Collector’s Guide to 1988–1998 TMNT Toys is a comprehensive resource for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectors. This site covers Playmates Toys action figures from 1988–1998, including first-series figures, rare variants, unreleased toys, care and restoration methods, and a free TMNT price guide for loose, sealed, and graded figures.
Dive into 400 pages of full-color Turtle Power with this ultimate guide to 1988–1998 TMNT toys! Discover how to clean, deyellow toys, and polish your Ninja Turtle toys, explore rare variants and unreleased Playmates Toys, and utilize the 25-page TMNT price guide to collect like a pro.
Dive into the history of Playmates Toys, the small Hong Kong toy manufacturer that specialized in baby dolls and infant toys.
Why was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles renamed to the Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles in Europe?
Learn all about the Pizza Points Loyalty Reward System for TMNT Toys made by Playmates Toys and the exclusive mail-away items that were offered.
Learn how to identify first series TMNT Toys made by Playmates Toys . Find out if a loose or sealed toy is a "soft head" or a "hard head" figure by knowing what to look for.
Many Ninja Turtle toys only made it to the concept phase, never reaching full production stages. Find out about lost unreleased TMNT Toys made by Playmates Toys that never saw the light of day... until now.
Several Ninja Turtle Toys were chase variants, 1 per case variants, and were packaged with different inserts, weapon color combinations, and paint colors. Know the differences between a common figure and a rare variant figure so you can accurately use the TMNT price guide.
Look for damages on loose and sealed TMNT toys to determine value. Learning skills of this nature helps you to become a better buyer and seller of Ninja Turtle toys.
Always inspect a sealed TMNT toy to check for any indications the Ninja Turtle toy was resealed. Some extremely valuable figures are resealed for a higher resale value. Learn what to look for, and it's execution.
Learn about wet cleaning loose TMNT toys and dry cleaning sealed Ninja Turtle toys. A simple cleaning can help toys become more desirable.
Find out how to make your own light box at home to practice the art of retrobrighting or deyellowing TMNT toys. This process works for both sealed and loose Ninja Turtle toys. Remove yellowing from carded blister bubbles on action figures.
Practice the art of price tag and sticker removal from all loose or sealed TMNT toys. Using our sticker removal methods will guarantee no damage or scuffing.
Learn about proper storage solutions to keep your Ninja Turtle toys protected from UV light, damage, and dust. Third-party grading companies and acrylic cases are a toy's best method of security and protection.
Make your own blue light box at home to remove yellowing from most sealed or loose Ninja Turtle toys. Learn the process of retrobrighting to remove yellowing from card bubbles. Use a soaking tub inside your light box for loose figures.
We cover some of the most commonly spotted bootleg toys of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Also included are some of the most radical and innovative TMNT toys ever made by custom toy sculptors.
Toy manufacturers who mass produce toys sometimes create unintended products from the factory. Find out more about some of these unique packaging mistakes and misspellings spotted out in the wild that can sometimes create incredibly valuable and scarce Ninja Turtle toys.
There are several things to look for on the packaging of Ninja Turtle toys that will indicate how valuable or rare a collectible can be. Learn simple details such as capitalization and country location that can mean the difference between a $80 toy and an $800 toy.
Know which Ninja Turtle toys made by Playmates Toys are the most popular and highly sought-after among the TMNT toy collecting community.
Also included in this totally tubular 400 page collector's guide is a 25-Page price guide covering estimaged pricing values for loose, complete, sealed, and graded TMNT toys from 1988-1998. There is also a section for the Playmates Toys retailer toy catalogs.
Read our FREE 25-Page TMNT Price Guide included on our site! The Ninja Turtle Toys Price Guide Includes: