Playmates TMNT · 1988 value guide
Michaelangelo
Identify the original-package spelling and evaluate the figure with appropriately matched accessories.
ManufacturerPlaymates ToysRelease year1988SeriesOriginal basic figures
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Identification checklist
Confirm the exact product first
- Search both the original toy-line spelling “Michaelangelo” and the modern “Michelangelo.”
- Verify molded marks, sculpt, belt, and orange-mask paint.
- Confirm both nunchaku and any smaller pieces before describing the figure as complete.
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Common pricing mistakes
- Missing relevant comps because the original line used a different spelling.
- Comparing later reissues or modern retro figures without separating them.
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