Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
In 1984, comic artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird self-published a gritty black-and-white comic through their independent Mirage Studios. It introduced four mutated turtle brothers, Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo, trained in ninjutsu by their rat sensei Splinter and sworn to defend the city against Shredder and the Foot Clan. What began as an underground parody of the era's darker comics became one of the most enduring properties in popular culture. The 1987 animated series carried the heroes onto television screens around the world, while the accompanying Playmates toyline became one of the defining action figure ranges of its generation. Decades of films, cartoons, video games and new comics have followed, each one introducing the Turtles to a fresh wave of fans.
Collector's Guide
Collectibles
Zero Variant offers officially licensed Turtles collectibles from two very different corners of the hobby.
- Action figures by Playmates Toys, the original toyline partner, including the 1988 Remastered figure 6-pack that celebrates the classic first releases.
- Vehicles by Playmates, including the Turtle Tank and the Mutant Module, built to display alongside the figures.
- Crossover Classics action figures, which bring the Turtles together with G.I. Joe in a single collection.
- Premium life-sized Shredder armour set replicas by PCS Collectibles, produced as Electroplated Editions for collectors who want a true centrepiece.
Whether you collect nostalgic action figures or high-end statues, every piece here is fully authorised.
Why Collectors Love It
Each brother has a distinct personality, a colour-coded mask and a signature weapon, which makes a complete team display feel genuinely satisfying. The world around them is just as collectable: a hidden sewer lair, outlandish mutants, memorable vehicles and one of the most recognisable villains in comics history in Shredder. The tone balances martial arts action with humour and heart, so the appeal spans generations. Parents who grew up with the 1987 cartoon now collect alongside children discovering the Turtles for the first time and the recent crossovers with other classic toylines have only widened that circle.
Shop Authentic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collectibles at Zero Variant
Zero Variant is an independent UK collectibles specialist and every Turtles product we sell comes from officially authorised ranges by makers such as Playmates Toys and PCS Collectibles. Orders are checked and packed with care, backed by a customer service team that actually collects. Browse the range to find your next piece.
FAQs
What is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
It is the story of four mutant turtle brothers trained in ninjutsu, created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in a 1984 Mirage Studios comic and made world famous by the 1987 cartoon.
Which companies make official Turtles collectibles?
Playmates Toys produced the classic action figure lines that began in 1988, while PCS Collectibles produces premium statue and armour set pieces.
Are the Turtles products at Zero Variant officially licensed?
Yes. Every Turtles product here comes from officially authorised ranges by makers such as Playmates Toys and PCS Collectibles.
Is this a good franchise for a new collector?
Very much so. The range spans accessible action figures through to premium display statues, so you can start small and grow your collection over time.