Donatello, Vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT by Playmates Toys 1988

"Donatello does machines!" 🔧🐢

"Heroes in a Half Shell!" Travel back to 1988, when the Turtle Van was the coolest ride on the street and pizza was the only food group that mattered. This is the original Donatello action figure from the very first wave of Playmates Toys' legendary TMNT line. As the "Creative Genius" of the group, Donnie is an essential piece of pop culture history.

About the Figure: Released in the debut wave of 1988, this figure established the bulky, slightly squat, and heavily articulated look that defined TMNT toys for a decade. Unlike modern iterations, these original figures were packed with character—from the gritty sewer texture of the card art to the iconic weapon rack included in the bubble. This particular specimen features the classic 10-Back card layout, showcasing only the original wave of heroes and villains on the reverse side.

Condition & Accessories:

• Condition: Mint on Card (MOC). The card is unpunched, preserving the hanger tab perfectly.

• Vintage Provenance: Features a vintage price sticker (yellow tag), adding authentic "toy aisle" nostalgia to the piece.

• Accessories Included:

  • Bo Staff: His signature weapon.

  • Turtle Fist Daggers: For close-quarters combat.

  • Ninja Stars & Kama: Classic ninja arsenal.

  • Weapon Rack: The classic brown sprue holding his gear.

File Card Bio Stats:

• Portrait of Donatello: The Turtles' Creative Genius.

• Birthplace: Joe's Pet Place, Slowklahoma.

• Height: 4' on two legs.

• Weight: 145 lbs. with shell.

• Profile: "Donatello is the best idea Turtle you'll ever find. He's the brains of the group and the designer of the Turtle vehicles. Rather than use his bo or brawn, Donatello would prefer inventing some device or clever apparatus to foil the foe."

Product Specifications:

• Character: Donatello

• Series: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Wave 1)

• Year: 1988

• Manufacturer: Playmates Toys

• Card Back: 10-Back (Original Wave Cross-Sell)

• Packaging: Original Carded Bubble (Unpunched)

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* Brand New

* Vintage Playmates Toys

* 4" Tall

* 1988