Wheeljack’s Lab invites you to explore the 1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog. Since catalogs like this were originally distributed at trade shows, the general public rarely saw them. Thus, few could see glimpses of upcoming toy lines and products. Luckily, our high-definition scans now allow you to view the promotional images of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures.
The 1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog helped introduce readers to the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures. Based on the characters from Mirage Comics, this toy line was prepared to launch a mutant frenzy worldwide. With the help of Fred Wolf Films, Playmates converted the gritty world of the comics into a playful adventure ready for the toy aisle. Thus, they launched a wide variety of action of action figures and vehicles in 1988.
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This 1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog separator page featured an illustration of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. From left to right, there was Michaelangelo with his nunchaku, Donatello with his bo staff, Leonardo with his dual katanas, and Raphael with his sai. They stood ready to take on any evil forces threatening their home, New York City.
We are glad to present these exciting, exclusive 1988 Playmates Toy Fair Catalog scans. Check out even more of our scans to see the exciting promotional images from the Playmates Toy Company’s past.
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About Our Playmates Toy Fair Catalog Scans
Playmates handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events, such as dealers and retailers, to promote their upcoming slate of products. Each catalog contained information about the company’s newest toys, even ones still in development. Thus, companies often included first looks at action figures, playsets, vehicles, etc. Therefore, they have become valuable and rare collector’s items.
These Playmates Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, the company made its mark with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures. Playmates also created multiple Star Trek toy lines. Moreover, fans fondly remember the Toxic Crusaders and Barnyard Commandos toys.
Playmates used in-production prototypes in their images as these catalogs were prepared before the lines were released. This meant that the featured toys often differed from the retail releases. Moreover, toys sometimes appeared only on these catalog pages, as they were canceled or never hit retail store shelves.
While Playmates only handed these booklets to trade professionals, we have now made them available to all. You can explore the toys featured in these catalogs with our Playmates Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.