Expert Review: Playmates Toys’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Animated Series Mix ‘N Match Basic Figures

Playmates Toys’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutations Animated Series Mix ‘N Match Basics Figures are 4.5-inch figures inspired by the characters from the Paramount+ series Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Each characterized figure comes with various themed parts, such as arms, legs, heads, and glasses. They also include play weapons like a staff bow, swords, and more. Kids can remove the parts and attach them to different characters to create their own mutations.

There are eight different Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) characters — including Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Splinter, Bishop in Mech, Metalhead, and Mechazoid — so there are endless combinations. Kids can express their creativity and use their imagination to create new combinations each time they play. After creating a new mutant, families can develop storylines for their characters. Adding, removing, and replacing the different parts will help kids refine their fine motor skills as well.

The mix and match elements are easy to remove and replace, but they will still withstand rough play. Some of the parts are smaller, so families with young kids or pets should be aware of where they store the parts.

TMNT fans; creative kids; adults looking to implement imaginative play; developing fine motor skills; expanding the action figure-themed toy box