Funnily enough; Robot Chicken uses these bootlegs in their TMNT sketches.

I love bootlegs like these. Their quality is almost exactly like the originals and they're less expensive to get because they're less desirable as non official knockoffs.

The reason you're official NECA figure can't hold the other nunchuck is because it has one of Raphael's hands. They're specifically molded to hold the sais. Probably a factory mix up during the original run. I actually have a Leonardo with a Michelangelo head.

Ironically, the Bootlegs are more realistic than the official products. The front shell (the plastron) is rock hard on a real Turtle, and along with the back shell and the sides connecting them together, acts as the turtles 'Rib-cage', meaning it shouldn't be flexible.

I recently got official NECA figures based upon Casey Jones & Trenchcoat Raphael from the original live action film (they both came together in a single box)! Wonder if they ever got bootlegged!

After seeing this video I went and bought these figures (all being sold together which was nice). And as Phelous did say in the video, they are very nice figures and well worth the investment. Overall they are one set of bootlegs that isn't lacking like many others.

Besides the smell they look pretty good for bootlegs even with the flaws. Also I prefer the color head band turtles over the all red mirage turtles.

3:43 Turtles fight with poison.

Thank God. At first, I thought he said "Naked" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

So I first saw the NECA tmnt set at a collectible store and the owner had them on display - a set of 5 (I think it came with April), for over $350. I was blown away by that price, but was in love with the look of them. When I got home and checked ebay to see what they were really worth, I could only find a few listings, and they were around $170 EACH. Then, I saw the bootlegs - $50. Too good to be true led me to finding out they were bootlegs, but I bought them anyway - why? Because I want them on display out of the box, have no interest in collecting for resale, and they're $50! I got the red-band set, and the coloring is WAY better than the colored-band set you showed in this video. The shells aren't glossy, the colors are a little darker than the real deal, but they came with all the proper hands. For the very slight difference in color, these are worth the $13 a piece rather than having to fork over $170. Easily.

Hey.. just so u know... I have a friend who works for a toy distributor in china and when I asked him about this... he said that his company actually were the ones who origianally distributed this wave... he claims they are not bootlegs at all and neca allowed them to use there logo... he said that the budget for these neca turtles ran out and when making them were finished... His company said they will suply the materials if they could use necas facility to make more and the once solo project became a joint venture... so sence half the company stems from asia ot seems alot of the new material versions come from china... but it is not considered a boot leg if permission was granted by the company to use facilities and logo ... yes collectors like the more exspensive material first processed ones but the second processed ones are not bootleg even tho they are made later after budget dropped ... #just saying

I like how the michelangelo figure has actual nunchucks instead of having them be all plastic and no chains of any kind. Now you can actually play with them

The abuse of Bat Hero never gets old XD

The reason the original comic Turtles all had Red Headbands was so enemies can't distinguish them apart. Very Ninjutsu.

Funnily enough, Kevin Eastman had a picture on Twitter showing his collection of these. The co-creator of TMNT owns dozens of these. Would that technically make them officially approved?

I was SO close to getting a set of these years ago, but decided to wait. Still regret it.

I ended up finding all four of these guys but they were all loose and had red headbands. I simply repainted all except Raphael and I love them. Theyre great editions to my collection

I bought the all-red set of these based completely on your review here, and I couldn't be happier with them. I love them so. Thank you!

I remember seeing this guys as a kiddo in their white and black style all together in a pack with a bootleg 2012 Splinter and April.. but i didn't bought them because i already had the 2012 Turtles at home.. BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE!! I want this guys so hard!!!

I ordered these i cant wait until they come in!!! I keep re watching this video just cause im very excited

Thanks for the info, Phelous! I actually have all 4 NECA turtles, and was now able to verify whether they were bootlegs or not :)

also, thanks for the warning on the smell! i opened them outside and they reeked!

Thank you, after watching this, I willingly searched, found and bought these, knowing they were bootlegs. I regret nothing.

been really enjoying these bootleg zone episodes

After seeing this video I just HAD to order me a set of these, they finally turned up and I couldn't be more happy about them, I prepared myself for the smell but I didn't even have that problem unless you practically shove them up your nose xD can't believe I got all 4 of them for $40.. anyway just wanted to say thanks!

Back when Hastings was around, I got a red headband Mikey in tube packaging. Unfortunately, the nunchucks got lost, because I got it when I was 7 or 8.

the bootlegs are awesome

These guys fighting the cerebral Krang bootleg that’s what I’ll do (someday) I’m gonna need one hell of a job

This video was supremely helpful, thanks so much

Really wish I’d grabbed the real version of these when I saw them in stores. Really kicking myself.

dude, i love the old bootlegs from when i was a kid. Even my mother was like no Kyle those are fake.

Those are the ones I wanted those colored headbands

Apparently i've had the bootlegs the entire time, oops

I’ve been seeing these bootlegs a lot on eBay and after seeing this video I’m gonna pick these up I love the mirage comics and these figures would be really cool to have

It's getting hard to find even the bootlegs of these figures, but your video has shown me that they're worth tracking down. I'll have to find the all-red versions because, being based on the original comics, the purist in me won't accept the cartoon-colored headbands on these designs. But either way they're awesome Turtles figures!

Robot chicken used these bootlegs for a couple of segments

These bootleg tmnt figures are so good, its the only set of knockoffs on ebay that's literally almost sold out (only colored headband don and mikey are left).

You need more subscribers.

I've got the all red bootleg Mirage TMNT, and they're amazing. Yeah, it sucks that you can't really make use of the ab crunch, but they're still super poseable and well balanced. Sidekicks and overhead kicks are no problem, even without support. Sometimes they fight my NECA Aliens. That's not relevant to anything, except that it's awesome. Also, they don't smell anymore. haha

I just recently ordered my neca tmnt bootlegs off of amazon and should be getting the red headband ones soon.

You know, I wonder when Phelous will do a review on that bootleg April figure.

i thought they were called Neca because the necks are weird.

Love your videos and sense of humor you should do one on the bootleg classic collection turtles

Good job Bro your video made me laugh so much.

I can't believe I want to buy a bootleg. This is awesome

its good to find a actually good bootleg

best bootlegs ever

The reason your real neca Mikey had a problem was because he had Raphael’s hand

great video and best bootlegs i ever seen, hell their actually better

I remember these bootlegs from FYE in a mall years ago

I've never met someone who said he likes the 4 red ones over the colored ones more. We all like the original comic turtles more, yes. But lets face it: If eastman & laird would have colored the headbands on them from the very start (keep in mind that they were b/w) it would be awesome. I am a huge fan of the original comics and bought me also the colored bootlegs. It's just the best "mix" of the comic turtles and the animated turtles.

Just bought a set from Singapore for 30 bucks. Can't wait til they arrive.

i wonder if these are bootlegs only due to technicality. like they were MEANT to be official, but higher ups pulled the plug before release, leading rogues to go "fine, we'll sell them without you"

Bootlegs that aren’t garbage? Bootlegs that I kind of prefer more than the original? How is this possible?!

In my opinion, I prefer the bootlegs. I have both sets but the officials seem rather dull in comparison. Also, I always questioned the packaging theory. I saw the tube packaged turtles in Target of all places. They were near the bubble packaged ones with the accessories. Not sure Target would sell bootlegs.

LOL you're so funny

great video

this video is great :D

so i got of these yesterday. Are the shells on yours soft? and i have an official set of them all to compare with their shells arent really soft. ( theres give but not like the BLs i got) and my bootleg Michelangelo's left arm wont stay on. but I've owned enough neca products to know that happens from time to time.

i am still waiting for mine

I just ordered Leonardo and I can't stop watching this waiting for it to arrive

I saw this video back when it came out and just now got around to buying a bootleg set. Mine were made of a darker green plastic and were missing some paint details. Still solid plastic quality at least, although there was some mold flashing. It also seems like the stamp on mine says NECA 2013. I wonder if mine are bootlegs of the bootlegs or maybe these just declined in quality over the years since this video. I'm happy enough with them for now, but I thought it was interesting

thanks for the warning about the bootleg turtles and some times the fakes look better than the real thing

There are figures in tube that are original, they all have red bandanas, but they were bootleged later, so you also have the figures in tube that are fake and the colored figures in tube.

Amazing!

You see worthless bootleg, I see raw material for KitBashing!

I have these bootlegs too and really like them. I dont care that they are bootlegs. I just wish there were more accessories like the original release, especially the diorama pieces.

Great vid new sub 👍🏾

This episode is way sober.

Sweet reference to the very first TMNJ comic! (10:25)

i bought these about a year ago and have only been made aware of this recently

Ive got both sets of multi coloured and red bandana turtles, there is a difference. Besides the obvious difference in colour schemes, the tones and shading are different. The paint jobs and build quality on the red bandana turtles, are almost if not exactly spot on to "non bootleg". The green plastic used on the multi coloured bandana turtles seem more dark and the figures have more of a sheen to them. They also have a "dirty/grimy" look to them with the way they're shaded. Actually not bad. The only problem this set besides the smell, is that you may need to super glue some minor parts back on (like the belt knot). Also, Leo and Raphael have the same head.

I might get these since I'm in the UK and Neca themselves won't ship here. I like the idea of the different coloured headbands with the Mirage Comic art style.

The bootlegs seem more sturdy and more play than collect

I bought a set of these based on Phelous's video and never noticed the smell. So maybe Phelous just got a bad set. Anyways they are awesome figures and a must for TMNT fans

Hilarious! I subbed:) think these bootlegs would be good for stop motion?😟😬

Oh man I really want some NECA turtles..... I've been a huge fan of the comic since getting the graphic novels of the original Eastman & Laird mirage comics!!!!!

Just bought the (hopefully) official NECA figures on amazon for $97. Can't wait for them to get here!

Hey man...were u drinking while doing this review? u sound hammered.

you outta check out Figma bootlegs. somehow they get dangerously close to exact but fuck up gloriously.

i actually like these bootlegs. very nice.

hey bro are you getting the figuarts turtles?

Man that "smell" is called the new fig smell. One of the way things ever.

>Mirage style + Colored headbands sold, especially since it looks like they might scale well with Marvel Legends

i dont even take mine out of the box ever i just wrap them all in bubble wrap and then seal them in a cool dry place in a moisture proof tote.

I got a set from China and but, unfortunately, my figures were not posable. They did have the articulation points, but moving the limbs put considerable strain on the joints and you could tell they would give. So, although the figures look great they are more like statues than action figures. Did you get your hands on the revoltech TMNT bootlegs?

Honestly, I like these, they're quite close to the legit ones. But, where can you get them? eBay would try to sell bootlegs claiming they were the real ones, so what if you want to get these?

I WISH THE BOOTLEG TURTLES WERE IN THE 4 PACK VERSION LIKE THE WAY THEY DID WITH THE ORIGINAL ONE

I wish Neca went further with this line...big time! I hope they get the license to do the small 1966 Batman figures next that Mattel ruined!!

can you review the bootleg neca sdcc shredder?

Poor Bat Hero And great bootlegs. :O

I think maybe the left hand on your official mikey is actually Raphael's hand, which probably explains why he has difficulty holding the nunchucks. Also, on my official sets of the turtles they all have problems with the green matching from piece to piece, so that may not be from aging because mine were like that back in 2008. I'm surprised your bootleg figure still has the ab joints. Mine do not, their upper torso is a solid piece, but they still have the waste swivel. The bootlegs are great, and take away any reason to pay out to butt for an official set.

with all these high quality bootlegs popping up, I am curious if he will get his hands on one of those knock off masterpiece transformers figures, like the gold covered sideswipe.

ive had a lot of neca that have dissapointed me as far as quality gos. but these bootlegs actually seem much more durable. i dont play with them at all i pose then display but sometimes ill get a neca figure than wont even stand up that well (cough....predator line). i also have had bad experiences with the neca head knockers i ordered a friday 13th jason headknocker and the hair had broken off in packaging and it wasnt even the postal service you could tell it was a QC issue

I actually prefer the different coloured head bands, that's what I grew up with. Found them on Ebay, might have to get em' :)

can someone please give me the link to either the colored headband or the Mirage look I'm cool with either or you could give me both just I really wanted to check up on these because they look really good and I'm not spending that much money on old Ninja Turtles action figures

I love my tmnt bootlegs!!! I prefer the 'colored' bandanas anytime!!!

Just won these at an auction. How good are the bootlegs? I mean are there awful defects like two left arms or whatever? Also do they look smaller than the original or is it just me?

Does anyone have a link to purchase the bootleg version from a trusted seller, so I know that although the figures are bootlegs, my purchase will be somewhat close in quality to the ones that Phelan purchased? Also, is there any way to purchase the accessories (like the mini turtle) other then purchasing the original figures?

2003 tmnt logo on the officials.....reason enough for me to get them