Mattel Masters of the Universe: Origins x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Turtles of Grayskull Wave 5 Raphael & Rattlor Figures Review

Mattel Masters of the Universe: Origins Turtles of Grayskull Wave 5 Raphael & Rattlor Figures

 

Mattel’s popular Turtles of Grayskull line continues to exceed fans expectations and this upcoming new wave is no exception. As I’m sure you aware this line crosses two of the biggest properties of the 1980’s, Masters of the Universe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with elements of both brands given to most figures. Raphael is the second version of the character to be offered in the line, which also includes Donatello, Mekaneck, and Rattlor. Rattlor makes his debut in the Turtles of Grayskull line, and is an essential character to own.

 

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Availability: January 2025

Raphael and Rattlor are packaged on a blister card with the Turtles of Grayskull artwork, including Snakes on the top, snake skin on the front of the plastic, and the logo’s on the bottom. On the back is more great artwork, logo’s, a description and a look at the rest of the wave.

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Included is a sheet of instructions showing what parts are removable and interchangeable with other Origins style figures, and the Reptile Wars Part 1 mini-comic. A closer look of the inside of the mini-comic is shown in the video (embedded above).

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Raphael and Rattlor are both given new parts and some reuse from existing figures. Raphael is given a new head, chest armor that is removable, right upper armored arm, and right armored leg. The bracelets are also new and loose fitting around the ankles. He is given a sculpted turtle chest and shell, but the shell in the back is left green as it’s assumed you will be covering it with the shell. He also comes in a bright green skin tone, with a red bandana on his head, hanging below his belt, and red shoulder guards, with the right one apart of the chest arms. There is also an R on his chest, with white, red and black around it.

Rattlor is given some new armor that is a bright pink and looks like he’s been dipped in mutagen from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The bright colors works well for him. He is given a lot of the same parts from the existing Rattlor sculpt, with a new head and helmet, armor, hands and feet.It should also be noted that the tail doesn’t get in the way of him standing up straight, whereas it did with the other releases using this sculpt. Rattlor’s armor also includes an eye on the top of the front, which looks great. He also has the standard lion other, and a Snake Man belt with logo. He comes in translucent legs and arms with red, and a red and yellow chest, and red back and soft plastic tail. He also rattlor when you shake him.

The articulation is standard of the line, and a breakdown is in the video above.

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Raphael includes a removable turtle shell, a claw, and 2 sais that he can hold or place on the back of his shell.

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Rattlor includes two forearm guards that fall off too easily, and two interchangeable neck pieces that extend him neck and head.

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Comparing these figures to what has come before, as you can see there are many differences between both versions of Raphael, such as the armor, heads, and right limbs. Rattlor obviously stands out on his own, and looks far more menacing compared to his previous release in Origins.

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Overall, Raphael and Rattlor are excellent offering and Mattel’s Masters of the Universe x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Turtles of Grayskull line brings the best of both of these iconic 80’s properties that generations have grown up knowing. The Turtles of Grayskull line is a fun offering that fans are surely enjoying, so make sure to order these now at Entertainment Earth!

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