The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (often abbreviated as “TMNT”) franchise spawned from comics published by Mirage Studios. Two main pillars of the franchise, the cartoons and the toys, were first spawned alongside each other. The original 1988-1997 toy line was produced by Playmates Toys. The TMNT line featured a plethora of different iterations of figures, dressed in unique garb befitting to the various themes the line explored. With such an expansive array of toys, some unique figures have rightfully earned their spots as the most valuable TMNT toys.
Arguably the most notable feature of the TMNT toy line was its incredibly large cast of unique and costumed characters. From the likes of Slash to King Lionheart, there were enough characters to create a mighty team of heroes or a menacing gang of villains. Fans of a specific turtle were also able to develop their collection with time, as dozens of versions of the main four turtles were released over the lifespan of the line. The turtles were released in anything from birthday wear to sports uniforms.
Resulting from the line’s immense popularity, original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys retain a great appeal among collectors. Among these toys, certain figures have become much more valuable than others due to their rarity.
Presenting the most valuable Complete TMNT Toys That Have Sold on Online Auction Sites
Because the Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle line was so expansive, most fans couldn’t get each figure they yearned for. While many seek to reclaim the figures they missed out on in their youth, others aim to fill the gaps in their collections. The likes of the Playmates TMNT rereleases and the accessibility of these toys on the secondary market have done wonders in reuniting fans with their childhood toys. However, not all toys are created equal, and even when opened, some of the originals are worth much more than others. We present an accurate representation of the most valuable complete TMNT toys.
We compiled the most valuable used-but-complete toy listings across auction sites. To achieve this, we utilized auction archival sites such as Worthpoint. We have excluded listings of broken, incomplete, sealed, prototype, and graded figures, as well as listings of lots and complete collections. Our list aims to focus on only complete figures, with one exception. Please note that we use a mix of our own photos and the photos from the listings. We present a comprehensive list of the most valuable complete TMNT toys.
10. 1994 Cloth Coat Undercover Donatello
Not to be confused with the first Undercover Donatello figure with a molded coat, this figure was released alongside undercover iterations of his brothers. The figure included a cloth coat and several accessories, with a molded grimace on the figure’s face. The accessories included were the Kowabunga Communicator, Portable Spy Phone, Laser-powered Laptop Communicator, Undercover Spy Specs, Super Spy Pistol, and Bad Boy-Bashin’ Bos. The four figures were all uncommon sights on release, and have continued to become more rare and valuable with time.
A listing for a cloth coat Undercover Donatello appeared on eBay in early 2024. Unlike the other listings on this list, this figure was incomplete, missing ⅚ accessories. The figure was in good shape, with no visible damage to the figure or cloth coat. A fan picked up the figure on January 12, 2024, for $1,000.00, placing it in on this most valuable TMNT toys list!
9. 1995 Sumo Michelangelo
One of the more unique iterations of Mike was the Sumo Michelangelo figure. The figure aimed to capture the mix of muscle and fat of sumo wrestlers, resulting in an interesting design. The hard turtle shell mimics the soft belly of a rikishi, leading to an unusual blending of the concepts. Michelangelo retained his iconic orange bandana with orange knee and elbow pads. The figure also featured a feature whereupon pressing a button on its back, the figure’s hair would spin. Beyond the features, the figure also included accessories such as sandals, nunchucks, a mace, and a coin.
An owner of a Sumo Michelangelo listed their loose complete copy of the figure and card on eBay in 2023. The figure had very minor paint wear on the stomach, but was otherwise in great condition. A fan found the listing and picked up the incredible piece on May 08, 2023, for $1,225.00.
8. 1994 Black Belt Storage Shell Raphael
The original Storage Shell Raphael figure was released with his brothers in 1991, sporting a red belt and brown weapons. However, Playmates released the black belt version of the figure in 1994. The rerelease included the aforementioned black belt alongside translucent dark green weapons. The figure featured a variety of weapons, including his two sais, two ninja stars, a boomerang, axe, mace, and pizza. Fans could store the weapons on the figure, with some accessories, such as the ninja stars and pizza, being able to store within the shell of the turtle.
In 2023, an eBay seller listed their copy of the rare Black Belt Storage Shell Raphael onto the platform. The figure was complete, including its wide array of weapons. There was no visible wear on the figure, and the paint was fully intact. On November 09, 2023, a fan purchased the crime-fighting reptilian for a total of $1,440.00.
7. 1994 Cloth Coat Undercover Raphael
Much like the last listing, this is yet another Raphael figure from 1994! The Undercover Raph figure is a rather elusive piece, alongside his other cloth coat compeers. Raphael utilized an array of tools and weapons to assist him in his efforts. These items are his spy sais, private eye pistol, surveillance spy case, super sensitive eavesdroppin’ dish, infrared googie goggles, and undercover mutant movie camera. His tools enable him to gather information and fight back against the villainous Foot Clan! With time, Raph and his undercover brothers have become especially rare, marking the quartet as members of the most valuable TMNT toys!
The owner of one of these Raphaels listed their copy in late 2023. The figure was complete, even featuring its original card! The photos showed that the figure, card, and accessories were in great shape! A lucky fan reeled their turtle in on October 04, 2023, for a total of $1,500.00.
6. 1997 Tyranno Shredder
The menacing might of this mutated Shredder is nothing to scoff at. After injecting the DNA of the ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex into his genetic code, the leader of the Foot Clan became much more powerful, though he also became much more insane. Wielding his burgundy mesozoic mace, spine spear, and tyranno axe, this figure was a great marriage of the popularity of dinosaurs and the armored archenemy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. On top of its weapons and articulation, Tyranno Shredder would bite when a button on the back of the figure was pressed.
The owner of a complete Tyranno Shredder figure put their copy on eBay in 2023. The figure’s card was also included in the listing, though it did have creases and wear across the entirety of the piece. The figure was purchased by a fan on October 02, 2023, for $1,500.00, tying with the last entry!
5. 1994 White Jersey Slam Dunkin’ Don
Not to be confused with the original 1991 Slam Dunkin’ Don, this figure sports a differently colored jersey. The 1994 release of this basketball-playing turtle wears a white jersey with red numbers and trim, while the original release wore a red jersey with white numbers. Additionally, the 1994 Slam Dunkin’ Don included an orange hoop and ball, compared to the original’s silver hoop and light green ball. Finally, the latter release featured yellow goggles in comparison to the 1991 version’s green goggles. If you look through your collection and see your Slam Dunkin’ Don is wearing a signature bright white jersey, you have a valuable piece on your hands!
The owner of one of these rare figures listed their copy on eBay in the summer of 2023. The figure, which included a moderately warped card, was mildly dirty and missing some paint on the right leg, but was still fully intact. On June 14, 2023, a fan shot for this figure and scored the piece for a total of $1,600.00, placing in right in the middle of the most valuable TMNT toys!
4. 1994 Cloth Coat Undercover Leonardo
Undercover Leonardo followed the same general formula that his brothers did. Dressed in a cloth coat, Leonardo had a variety of items to fight the Foot Clan. Leo came packed with pink accessories, being two katanas, a gun, mask, gas mask, and then the same mask the original Undercover Donatello had! With his array of masks, Leonardo certainly was the most incognito out of any of the brothers.
In 2023, a fan decided to sell off their complete childhood copy of their Undercover Leonardo. The listing went the extra mile, as it included the cardback, collector’s coin, figure card, and even stickers that were on the bubble. An intrigued collector snuck over and obtained the figure on June 21, 2023, for $2,100.00.
3. 1993 Scratch the Cat
The most infamous of the most valuable TMNT toys, Scratch the Cat is a freaky feline dressed in stereotypical prison garments. The figure wore black and white striped clothing with the number “0009” on the left side of the character’s chest, along with a vertically striped prison hat and black burglar mask. Scratch wore tattered clothes and was missing a tooth, contributing to the violent but eccentric characterization of the design. The figure came with an array of accessories, such as his partner, Jail Bird, a sack of goods, cake gun, and fish club.
A copy of this figure was put on eBay in 2021. According to the description, the seller was a child selling the figure with their father’s permission, creating a sweet little story behind the listing. A Scratch-seeker bought the figure on July 29, 2021, for a grand total of $2,850.00!
2. 1991 European Purple Super Shredder
Based off of the Super Shredder design in the second TMNT film, this figure had an array of variants. From minor color shade changes to the Chef Boyardee black armor and European purple armor variant, this villainous leader could be enjoyed in a variety of ways. The Purple Armor Super Shredder figure featured bright light blue weapons, which when considered with his armor color, makes this action figure a beautifully gaudy piece. The mutated Shredder wore bulky armor and spikes, reflective of his heightened power and fury.
In late 2022, the owner of one of these elusive European toys placed their copy onto eBay. The purple armor was discolored and there was minor damage on the right arm of the figure. Despite this, an eager fan purchased the figure on November 20, 2022, for $2,899.00.
1. 1994 Cloth Coat Undercover Michelangelo
Mikey takes top spot among all of the most valuable complete TMNT toys! The Undercover Michelangelo figure came with a cloth coat and plenty of accessories! The toy came packed with two guns, a knife, grenade, two nunchucks, and a mask in bright green.
A lifelong fan listed their Undercover Michelangelo figure on eBay in 2024. The figure was complete with all accessories and even the card. The figure was purchased on January 23, 2024, for a round $3,000.00, marking it as first place for the most valuable TMNT toys!
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