Recently, I started clearing out old childhood belongings, including TMNT action figures from my past. As a boy in the '90s, owning Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo was essential, along with their foes like Shredder and Krang. The assortment also included April and Casey Jones, reflecting an early sense of diversity representation. The TMNT toy line sold $1.1 billion within its first four years, showcasing its popularity. Reflecting on their value, a TMNT figure cost about five dollars back then, a price that held greater significance in comparison to today's standards.
You couldn't really get by without the four core Turtles: Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo. They were integral to the TMNT experience.
Even as a male child in the '90s, you feel a little bad about not having one female action figure, so you get April as a DEI hire.
In the first four years of production, approximately $1.1 billion worth of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys were sold, making them the third-highest-selling figures.
Five dollars meant more in the early '90s than it does today, but the joy these toys brought was priceless for many children.
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