My favourite TMNT cartoon. Closer to the Mirage source material, but different enough to be its own thing. Seasons 3 and 4 were top-notch. It was what got me back into TMNT after forgetting about it through the nineties.
@Blakewyattdunfee6 ай бұрын
I did.
@wildsmiley6 ай бұрын
Never. But I like the figures.
@QuilLocke6 ай бұрын
I grew up with the 2003 Turtles & it's my favorite incarnation of the series.
@timdakis21076 ай бұрын
I did 20 years ago I was surprised and shocked the Shredder was an evil red alien Utrom.
@GundamWarrior16 ай бұрын
2003 TMNT is what made me a fan. The 87 version never clicked with me and its nice to see this era get come respect.
@thestarkknightreturns6 ай бұрын
Exactly, the 2003 takes the turtles seriously and it's comic book accurate for the most part (up until season 5). The 1987 never made it for me, with the childish models and the basic and repetitive plot. Only the underrated "red sky seasons" showed some grit for a small bit, but again they weren't comic accurate.
@anthonysirico64516 ай бұрын
I grew up with the 87 turtles but something about the 03 especially being a comic fan really hit home for me. 87 has a special place in my heart but 2003 really had an amazing story especially the first 2 season
@kaltech042 ай бұрын
I loved the TMNT toys as a kid from the 80s and 90s, but the cartoon was a bit too silly for me. I was in college when the 2003 show premiered and it instantly became my favorite version.
@CastaldoFilms6 ай бұрын
I had no idea that these were getting reissues, so when I walked into Target and saw them on the peg, I freaked out a bit. I grew up with these figures as the 2003 show/toys are the iteration of the turtles I grew up with. It's weird, but also nice to see some figures that cater to us late 90's-2000's kids for a change 😂
@belmont64446 ай бұрын
Great figures, thanks Pixel Dan! 🤘😎
@charlesltk20996 ай бұрын
I was still studying at college when this show and toys released in 2003.... Wanted to grab them but I didn't have a job and struggling to save money for college fees.... Later, that time i already graduated and found a job, these figures were all sold out and very expensive, so I gave up hunting them.... Then recently I managed to grab these figures, doesn't matter if is reissue, I finally got em....
@4GamersGaming5 ай бұрын
Thats awesome! Glad you were able to get them! I hope this makes them make even more 2003 figures! I know super 7 is gonna make ultimates I believe!
@Caleb.Collects986 ай бұрын
This is the era of TMNT I grew up with. My first TMNT figure ever was '03 Donnie, and from then on he has been my favorite turtle.
@DeityLink696 ай бұрын
The TMNT 90s film was my introduction to the series and this was my first TMNT cartoon and i loved every second of it! I also love it cus its more and more like the comic!
@JRProductions12036 ай бұрын
2003 Donnie was BEST Donnie.
@paulgilbert52786 ай бұрын
@@JRProductions1203 Facts. He was intelligent but still laid back and calm
@simonelondon52262 ай бұрын
Same here! Only my turtle is Leo 💙🐢
@adamcampbell32636 ай бұрын
Man, I remember dragging my parents round the shops to hunt all these down as a kid! I remember specifically it took forever to find Michaelangelo. Major nostalgia!
@GamerKing14823 ай бұрын
Wow! I didn't know these existed until I saw them at Walmart today. Now I can finally complete my 2003 Turtles from when I was a kid 😂
@msingleton6 ай бұрын
This is exactly how re-issues should be done. They nailed it!
@tomkolos1706 ай бұрын
This aesthetic is gorgeous; the color and wash are excellent.
@sketchpoplife6 ай бұрын
Nothing quite like a Pixel Dan vid reviewing a set of turtles. Classic pixel turtle power!!!
@rbl2056 ай бұрын
It's a bummer that Donnie is always depicted as having the "lamest" weapon, as the Bo is actually quite versatile. According to some accounts, the legendary samurai swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi, won all of his duels, except for one. Guess which weapon his opponent was using... That's right! A Bo staff! The match ultimately ended in a draw, as neither warrior could overcome the other. Of course, a lot of Miyamoto's life has been exaggerated over the years, so it's hard to tell if this event actually happened. Still, it would be nice to see a Turtles series with both Donnie and his Bo getting some respect.
@s4xtt6 ай бұрын
There's a fan theory that each of the turtles weapons are opposite of their personality in order to teach them balance.Donnie being a genius is given the most simple looking weapon to teach him humility so that he don't underestimate what his minds can do, Ralph a hothead is given sai which is a defensive weapon, Mikey the youngest and seemingly immature given the most complicated weapon and my main man Leo being the most studios and ethical given ninja ken, the weapon with highest destructive potential
@rbl2056 ай бұрын
@@s4xtt Hmmm, Interesting. I've never heard that before. It would be neat to see a series explore this idea further! Thanks for sharing!
@MontanaJ216 ай бұрын
Mannn I wish Neca would do figures from this incarnation of TMNT
@kennethmckinney62746 ай бұрын
I DID not know these were re-released!! I need these
@Narboo776 ай бұрын
I’m super pumped for these rereleases. I wasn’t collecting at this point in my life when this line drop originally but as a full blown kidult I need them!!! Thanks for the review as always Dan! Good times!
@TheCarbonFreezer6 ай бұрын
I really wish these were available in the UK. A 4 pack of these turtles from Toys R Us were the first action figures I ever got as a kid so would love to own new versions of them but Playmates doesn't seem to want to release them on this side of the world. It's a shame
@unorthdoxcleric69536 ай бұрын
Just wait a month or 2 and they will arrive here, no worrys about that one. Unless they are some super exclusive figs or something.
@stompingrabbit6 ай бұрын
@@unorthdoxcleric6953 usually stuff like these hardly ever arrive in Europe - we only got the wave 1 of Mutant Mayhem in stores, and also none of the retro reissues ever showed up
@ReddOchober6 ай бұрын
Playmates quietly hitting out of the park and proving (along with Motu) that vintage toys can be re-issued and do well at market (Looking at you Hasbro and making excuses).
@ChristopherMoreno0056 ай бұрын
I picked up Michelangelo 2 weeks ago, but my local Walmarts haven’t restocked the shelves since then. I even drove 50 miles to my nearest Target and they had nothing.
@shaolin15996 ай бұрын
Next time call first. If they have it, have them hold it at the register.
@butchersblade70686 ай бұрын
I've been looking everywhere for these and haven't had any luck so far. I love these designs.
@LiftingDJ3 ай бұрын
Me too I've been looking all over each Walmart and target for them. I've seen only 1 Walmart with them. It had Ralph Leo and Mikey I bought all three but there was no Donnie. I have still yet to see these guys at any other store since.
@e102gamma6 ай бұрын
love the 03 turtles so much
@ThemmeFataleKivaАй бұрын
I had ZERO idea these were coming out until I went to Walmart today and my brain 404 error'd upon seeing these, had to remind myself what year it was. I have so much nostalgia remembering these all over Walmart and Dollar General store shelves when I was a kid, definitely gonna have to pick these up when i can get the money
@ihavenoclevername83006 ай бұрын
*WHAT?! THERE WAS A REISSUE?!?! WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?!?!?!*
@codemonkeyattack6 ай бұрын
I have some of the original 2k3 figures MOC hanging on my wall and your video unlocked an interesting memory for me. I distinctly remember my Donnie came with two bo staffs but the MOC one behind me does not... Turns out they must have made a change back in the day as there are ones with him holding it in package (the one I have) and ones with the bo staffs off to the side like the other turtles. Might have to hunt down an first release Donnie now. 😅
@hyperspacecase12876 ай бұрын
I’m seeing a ton of fellow 2003 TMNT fans in the comments here and that’s refreshing. I grew up with the live action movie and this very cartoon series. The 03 incarnation hit at the perfect time. The mix of awesome animation and toys that matched up. Somehow they still payed homages to the past two decades of source material and entertainment.
@GamerMan3596 ай бұрын
I'm hoping they eventually get to the 2012 versions, I missed out on them and regretted it.
@user-dk3up2nl1m6 ай бұрын
I have like 3 sets of the 200x line
@TheJones-ui9qx6 ай бұрын
Pixel Dan is the coolest guy I love him and man those 2003 TMNT got me all kinds of nostalgic over here
@CIZZLECOLLECTION6 ай бұрын
This version of the turtles is very special to me because my daughter was born in 2004 so she grew up watching this Ninja Turtles show. We spend a lot of good times watching this one as she grew up! I need this!
@DuoJuice6 ай бұрын
this is all ive ever wanted or needed in life
@markbalor72276 ай бұрын
I have these in my collection already but will be getting the re release so I can have them in card, great video as always mate
@mm396072 ай бұрын
I remember having Splinter from this 2003 line, such a great collection! It's great that Playmates has brought them back, they could have used those knee joints tho, but amazing figures still!
@jedi69outcast6 ай бұрын
We get everything but MASK, COPS or Exosquad
@carterevanroust6 ай бұрын
I always wanted these when they came out, but it was around the time I stopped getting toys as presents because I was twelve and my family thought I was too old for toys. I'll definitely pick these up.
@AleexKp6 ай бұрын
The math finish looks dope!
@ProtoArrow6 ай бұрын
Aah, my childhood Turtles
@Dognutt696 ай бұрын
Respect to Pixel Dan for posting on KZfaq for 15 years, I grew up on your TMNT videos💚
@ThatWrestlingHound2 ай бұрын
Loved this show as a kid hope we get new modern ones with updated articulation
@coreyhenderson92416 ай бұрын
Do u know when the second wave will come out
@TheCamBeard6 ай бұрын
OMG. So cool! I litterally just pulled out the playset for my son. Turtle Den and all! Knowing it is relaunched is great. I can replace lost pieces now!
@ArcherBro6 ай бұрын
I loved these toys but missed out on so much because I didn't have much money. I hope they reissue them all so I can catch up!
@TurtleC0mic6 ай бұрын
2003 show came out when I was 18 and it was so cool to see my childhood come back. That sent me on the road to adult collecting. I remember sticking the 03 turtles with the suction cups all over my car windows. I grew up on 87 show but 2003 was so much better, came out at the perfect time for teenagers who grew up on the old school goofy-childish show. 2003 was more mature and more like the mirage comics. Hands down the best tmnt animated series to date. Wish the 87 show stayed grittier like season 1. Can’t wait for super7 2003 ultimates. I need some highly articulated 03 figures.
@silverbricks_yt6 ай бұрын
Great video! I was looking for the retro movie star figures I found Leonardo Raphael and Michelangelo so I had to track down Donatello and then the same thing happened with these 2003 figures and I’m still looking for Donatello.
@FandomEntanglement4 ай бұрын
I’ve seen people posting in the Facebook groups that they’ve found these. I personally haven’t seen them yet, and I’m not all that familiar with the various post-90s reboots that TMNT went through, but I do have to say these versions look pretty awesome! ~Damon
@90sKidForever6 ай бұрын
Those look cool. If I ever find them I'm definitely adding them to my collection.
@StepDownPalaandFTF1106 ай бұрын
I miss the 2003 Turtles, I can't wait to get Leo, because I already have the original Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael
@GLADIATORBRICKSPRODUCTIONS6 ай бұрын
the 2007 turtles toys i was born in 1995 these were the toys i grew up with
@emerje06 ай бұрын
Didn't see these at Target this morning (I think they look better with the matte finish), but I did find vintage reissue Mutatin' Rocksteady and Bebop there!
@chrithmuthwolf3446 ай бұрын
"2003 TMNT, only on the Fox Box!" This era is so near and dear to my heart. 💯 Even if the analog bunny ears didn't pick up the channel so well, or the fact that I mixed up the turtles' names every time. 😅
@ArchangelKalEl78286 ай бұрын
I never owned any 2003 TMNT Figures, but the Reissued TMNT looked as Magnificent as the Original. I'd enjoyed the Video! Thanks Pixel Dan for Sharing! ❤🐢🐢🐢🐢
@_GuestFiveАй бұрын
Damn why haven’t I heard of this? These are my version of the turtles. The nostalgia is through the roof rn
@Tasuke6 ай бұрын
I'm surprised to see these reissued! I never had them as a kid but my friend did.
@zacholdham85316 ай бұрын
Super7 is creating these as well. Love this version of the Turtles. Grew up on them. It’s good they are getting some light after all these years.
@4GamersGaming5 ай бұрын
I hope this makes them make even more 2003 figures! I believe super 7 is making ultimates of 2003, cant wait to see how those look! 😃
@thestarkknightreturns6 ай бұрын
I think I still prefer the color scheme of the actual ones which were released back in 2003, but I'm glad the 2003 series is getting some love. They're probably my favorite version of the turtles!
@anthonyhyde73256 ай бұрын
So much nostalgia! Bought these 4, Shredder, and foot soldier from Suncoast when they came out. Can’t wait to find them!!!❤
@joace2346 ай бұрын
My first introduction to the turtles back when I was a kid will forever be my favourite toys
@Qill_Rider6 ай бұрын
I literally bought this 2003 TMNT line two days ago at the toys fair in my country and now there’s someone reviewing it. What a coincidence 😂
@AnthonyReviews6 ай бұрын
Yes! I’ve been waiting for your review on these. (Not too long mind you but waiting nonetheless) Great video!
@impossiblepie6 ай бұрын
They look great, love reissues of any toy line especially ones that are expensive.
@optiprimal42806 ай бұрын
I had a bunch of these guys growing up, kinda still have them at my relatives house but man I really want to get these new ones since my olds ones might be missing some accessories. Funny thing is despite growing up with these toys I never really watched much of the show as I watched more of the 87 show on dvd and i only ever saw certain episodes of the 2003 series from seasons 1 and 2. It wasn’t until tmnt 2012 that I fully committed to watching a tmnt series consistently. I of course went back later on and watched the 2003 show and loved it.
@baronvonpupi6 ай бұрын
So excited to grab these! For some reason I sat out on the 2003 line, and always kicked myself!
@tompollockjr1446 ай бұрын
I was in college at the time, and me and my roommate watched it on Saturday mornings. I hope I can grab these.
@lukeluck13956 ай бұрын
I like the new matt finish over the original glossy finish
@stevenfraser816 ай бұрын
I think the 2003 has now hit that sweet spot for nostalgia to kick in, and for the kids who watched it growing up to now be old enough to have disposable incomes of their own to buy merchandise. You can see in the last year alone we've had the 2003 DVD boxset, these retro Playmates reissues and Super 7 announcing a collectors line of figures, so it seems it's set for the same flood of merchandise that the 87 show and 88 toys have been getting for the last decade or so.
@jasontulgetske27683 ай бұрын
So I'm 3 months late on this, but I found Leo at Walmart today and almost started crying. I had a huge collection of these when I was little kid and they all got left behind in a move. Hopefully they continue these so we can get reissues of shedder and a foot ninja
@vidomansam6 ай бұрын
I LOVE THE 2003 TURTLES SHOW ITS WHAT I GREW UP WITH! I'm so happy that they are re releseing these figures because in 2003 I was a small kid with no money so it will be dope to pick these up.
@122superspider6 ай бұрын
I really need to get these guys, I grew up with the show and really want to have them again
@optimusprime-i5h6 ай бұрын
Now all i need is a 2003 shredder to face the turtles in action.
@atomD216 ай бұрын
I found 2003 Leo and Raph at a Walmart the other day. Hoping to find Mikey and Donnie soon! I was out of the toy loop at that point, so this is my first exposure to this line! Love it!
@Delfino7116 ай бұрын
I grew up with the 2003 series/toys and maybe I just forgot because it's been so long, but I wonder if I ever even knew that those extra weapons were meant to be attachments for Donnie's staff lol
@mrmashleolive6 ай бұрын
Cowabunga! luv a Pixel Dan Tmnt Review, awesome review🐢🍕👍
@Lycano236 ай бұрын
Man Playmates sent you some nice ones! I got 2 of each and still not happy with the paint apps of the eyes. They've been almost impossible to find I was lucky but not been able to find a bunch in store that I could pick and choose.
@Spawn3X56 ай бұрын
Finally some recognition from 03 its been 20 years
@dominictrujillo3323Ай бұрын
Awesome! 👍 I can only hope that Splinter, April, Casey Jones, and Shredder will get reissued figures soon? 🙏
@joehodgson92176 ай бұрын
Aside from the overdone linework on Mikey’s plastron, I’d say these reissues are an improvement on the original. It’s not something said often about Playmates reissues. It will be interesting to see if 2k3 nostalgia takes off. I know Super7 is planning on doing 2k3 turtles I think as soon as the next wave of TMNT Ultimates.
@MalikDAKing6 ай бұрын
I hope they re-release shredder, casey, splinter, and a foot ninja from this line
@watachannel71576 ай бұрын
While I'm not the biggest fan of playmates I do agree they did a great job with the paint job 👏
@jayyoungmusic9195 ай бұрын
The 2003 reissues are still hard to find. I found mine at Walmart but if you try to look on the websites depending what part of the country you live in, you can’t even order them. I recently bought a 2003 boxed Raphael for 45 bucks. What a time we live in
@DeityLink696 ай бұрын
I just got all four of these turtles and im so happy! The 2003 cartoon was my most favorite as a kid,the 90s film was my introduction to the turtles and the 2003 cartoon definitely feels like its taking cues from the movie and the comic!
@rolfathan6 ай бұрын
Wow. Nice to see them give the 2003 figures another run! My nostalgia is for the originals, but the 2003 turtles look so good that I might go for it. Also, the matte paint with the new colors is honestly, IMO, much better than the original. Love it.
@bee-beargaming6 ай бұрын
I watched the 2003 series last year & loved it so these toys are an absolute treat for me
@manicmike39526 ай бұрын
I did and I loved the series and the Game for sure. We need Neca to get on these soon tho!!..😊
@Nicksolo856 ай бұрын
I've been hunting for these, but so far... No luck. I am gonna keep the faith that I will find these. I missed out on these back in the day, since I wasn't into action figure collecting at the time, but I made my grand re-entry to that in early 2012, so months before the 2012 TMNT series came out. I did recently acquire a 2003 April in its original package at a toy show I went to last October & I'm thinking about keeping it packaged pending on whether or not 2003 April gets a re-release eventually. With the 2003 turtles re-released, I'm hoping this'll open the door for re-releases of at least the following... -Splinter -Casey Jones -April O'Neil -Hun -Foot Soldier -Shredder (basic or armored) I'm willing to bet that the Fast Forward turtles may come later on for re-release. I would also say 2007, but I heard those molds were destroyed. I'm also hoping that Playmates will do 6 inch 2003 Classic turtles & also NECA & The Loyal Subjects jump on the bandwagon.
@Templar4626 ай бұрын
There were only a handful of characters toward the end of the line that I missed, because they were produced in such small numbers (the search for Quarry continues on)... but several figures in the line were made with soft-plastic parts, like the Dark Asassin, and they have broken down and started to deteriorate over the years. Be nice to see a few of those hard to get/hard to replace figures come back!
@LeviGaryH6 ай бұрын
I cannot for the life of me find these anywhere lol. Target has 'em on their site but they're sold out for shipping and they're nowhere near me in-store.
@peterquinones21696 ай бұрын
I know the original 2007 figure mode is gone but if they was to do re-releases of the 2007 figures, I will definitely buy them
@kevthegamingdude6 ай бұрын
I did skip out on these growing up. Luckily, I was able to get these from my local Walmart
@retrodan81556 ай бұрын
Omg I loved this toy line and cartoon it was fantastic 😊 do you know if they are releasing more figures for it as there are a few I can’t get for my collection?!
@craigjuan57444 ай бұрын
When I first saw these toys, I knew I had to have them. Though we didn't get much in the way of articulation, they can stand better than the old ones from 1988. While the turtles didn't look show accurate, the details on each figure were amazing, even today. And as if that wasn't enough, they went above and beyond by painting the weapons and giving us new amd fun accessories. I have already since given my originals to my cousin. I have noticed some slight differences with these new ones, like the size of Mikey's eyes and slightly different color tones. But for the most part, they pretty much look the same as those figures, over 20 years later. Wasn't going to buy these. But I couldn't resist. I already got Leo and just need the rest of the turtles. Feels like 2003 all over again.
@BAlexThompson6 ай бұрын
Wow, I somehow missed these figures and the cartoon series they were based on. I've been considering getting back into TMNT figures for a while, but none ever spoke to me until this video! It's unfortunate that these are Target exclusives... if they were on Amazon, I probably would have bought them all right after watching your video.
@jamesseitz68176 ай бұрын
I had the 2003 Raphael and Leonardo I happy to see them again I just can't wait to pick them up just like I did pick up motu origins battle armor skeletor from Ollie's yesterday
@MortalYee6 ай бұрын
Man I’m going to feel old if the tmnt 2012 ever get reissued 😂
@medialeaguesigma66 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the reissued 2003 Ninja Turtles toys. Just before anybody tells me to stick with the Sonic Stuff, I should remind you people that both Sonic X and the 2003 Ninja Turtles TV Shows were once apart of the old Fox Box/4Kids Saturday cartoon line up. Man I sound line the Nostalgia Critic when I comment that part.
@calicocalthecopperkid72306 ай бұрын
My 2003 TMNT collection is fire ! OG 4packs, RalphvsYeti,LeobsRex, FF, Dark Turtles 😂 It's my fav!
@jimmyjackson23935 ай бұрын
As someone who was born in 2004 and didn’t get to from up with that show or toy line I remember seeing these toys in that history of tmnt series you did back in the day and thinking they were cool even though I had the 2012 toys with “better” articulation, I thought these ones looked cool
@yauyuso6 ай бұрын
I love these turtles. Still have them.
@woebegone_kenobi6 ай бұрын
The only thing I never like about these were the legs. I cannot wait for NECA to finally get around to these designs and really hit it home
@s4xtt6 ай бұрын
Can they also reissue the 200X He-man, love these 2 shows
@Mechaninjalo6 ай бұрын
I watched it and loved it at the time ,a few of those episodes I felt the creator's might have been experimenting with a bit of psychedelics lol
@The_Ninja_Turtle_Himself6 ай бұрын
I mean Super7 is doing TMNT 2003 figures for Ultimates! I kind of hope itll be toyline based even though my nostalgia lies more within the cartoon than the figure pics I saw and my own 03 Turtles, because Double Joints are a thing Id love to see on 03 figures based on the cartoon, and sadly Super7 hasnt done that with their Ultimates. My one Quality nitpick about Ultimates. I honestly think you're right about the lack of attention that 03 gets because its definitely an awesome era and an almost direct callback to many plot points and issues from Mirage, such as City At War, Return To New York, Sons Of The Silent Age, and many more. Its because of that series that not only am I super into Mirage comics but comic books in general! And im glad that its getting some attention. Even though I personally am not a fan of the reissues and wish Playmates would instead make a TMNT Origins line, it still makes me joyous to see these figures. Thanks for the review Dan! This one especially brightened my day
@GuiOmania6 ай бұрын
Thank god there are fully paint .I want hose really bad but Canada did not have receine new TMNT rerelease since the Giant Turtle and the pizza launcher figure !!!
@_The_Worst_6 ай бұрын
I wish I would've kept my original figures from this run...👌🏼💯✔️