Graded Leonardo 10-Back Series 1 Softhead Fan Club Early Release AFA 75, 10th Year Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT by Vintage Playmates Toys 1998
Vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Leonardo (Soft Head) – Series 1 / 10-Back | Playmates 1988 | AFA 75 Graded
An ultra-rare piece of TMNT history, this 1988 Playmates Leonardo action figure is part of the very first Series 1 “10-Back” release, featuring the Soft Head variant highly prized by collectors. Early runs of the line used pliable vinyl for the heads before Playmates transitioned to hard plastic, making softheads one of the most important distinctions for serious TMNT enthusiasts.
What makes this figure even more special is the inclusion of the original Turtle Fan Club flyer, one of the earliest tie-ins that connected kids to the booming TMNT franchise of the late 80s. The flyer not only served as a marketing tool but also as a cherished entry point into the fandom—cementing Playmates’ strategy of building the Turtles beyond toys into a full cultural phenomenon.
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Figure: Leonardo (Soft Head)
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Line: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Series 1 (10-Back)
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Year: 1988
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Manufacturer: Playmates Toys
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Special Inclusions: Original TMNT Fan Club Flyer
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Grade: AFA 75 EX+/NM (Subgrades C70 / B80 / F80)
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Archive Certification: #11364125
Encased and preserved in an AFA archival case, this Leonardo stands as both a nostalgic relic and a high-end collectible investment. For TMNT collectors, the combination of softhead variant + fan club flyer + early 10-back packaging makes this one of the most historically significant Ninja Turtle pieces you can add to your collection.
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* Brand New
* Vintage Playmates Toys
* 4" Tall
* 1988
