Turboman Kickstarter
 

Kickstarter For A Replica Turboman from Jingle All The Way

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Hey there, im running the campaign. Thanks for spreading the word. Ill be back with more updates

Best of luck!

I see people saying that a Turboman figure was already released. It was indeed. However, this is a replica of the prop used in the film, which is very different. The one released by Tiger was a little smaller, with very different and missing details.

Lol, that's pretty cool.

I think it would've been cool to release a version with modern articulation as well.

Good luck!

You are correct, Director for Jingle All The Way, Brian Levant allowed is to scan his original figures from the film. These will be identical to what was seen in the film down to the packaging :)

Okay, first of all, I am 100% behind this project existing.



But...


I dunno about the $130 price tag...


I get that it needs to be a bit expensive, seeing as we want higher detail than say, those Titan Heroes that Hasbro puts out, but I feel that a bit more explaination is needed as to what that cost goes to. Hyper articulation? Functionality? Electronics for voice quotes? Stuff like that.

Tiger Electronics released a 14" Talking TurboMan figure in 96. He looked pretty close to the figure in the movie, had light up features, a jet pack, a rocket launcher and a boomerang. They are pretty much always on eBay. They're actually rather pricey. I actually just picked one up at a local antique mall. I'm all for someone releasing a new one, but its not gonna be the first as this implied.

I'd forget how much I wanted this figure when I was little lol. Really hoping the kickstarter is a success.

Looks like Steve Buscemi. I always knew he needed his own action figure.

More like Mads Mikkelsen IMO. :D

Aa far as cost goes, we have to consider everything from manufacturing, shipping, 3d data creation and modification. As for articulation, it will match what was seen in the film, i.e. the large version. The biggest hurdle was connecting with Director Brian levant who still owns the screen used props and prototype figures, in order to obtain the 3d data with his consent. Keep in mind im based in ohio and Brian is located in califirnia. Cool story, he made it his point to return home from a film project in canada to allow the figures to be scanned. He really likes this project. In terms of audio, that is not planned as it would raise that cost beyond readonable. To get your hands on a prop would take thousands.

Now is your chance, help make this possible :) spread the word

He kinda does lol

Trying to share a few new images of the near finalized 3d data but i cant since im new. I hope you will check the updates on the campaign

Correct, but that sculpt has significant differences from the film used figure including added detail that was not featured in the movie. The box also wasnt as accurate as this will be.

Hey there, I've received word that the turboman action figure project is still progressing but only available to members of the turboman fanclub. The person in charge rumourskywalker on instagram needs 49 more members to preorder in order to start production of the figures. I have his permission to share pictures of the prototype being made by the factory. These are the best quality you will be able to get your hands on. Even the figures in the movie don't compare as they were not articulated (except for the 24" version ) these guys will come in screen accurate packaging. Gold plated details really take it to the next level. Check out the fanclub page at and any questions please message rumourskywalker at who's ready to start saying "it's turbo time! " ? Spread the word and help get these made