The 2023 edition of The BIG Toy Book hit the streets a few days early, and if you haven’t seen it yet, get ready to dig into the first issue of our 39th volume! As always, the new product showcases — expanded for 2023 — are a highlight for many as retailers, distributors, and others in the trade look for inspiration on what new toys, games, and adjacent products will be in the pipeline in the months ahead.
In our Action Figures & Collectibles showcase (flip to page 106), one line that has prompted a request for more information and context comes from The Loyal Subjects. On page 112, readers have spotted the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) products from the BST AXN (pronounced “best action”) line.
The Toy Book has your first look at additional details, renders, and product shots below.
BST AXN Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Motorcycle Figures
Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $49.99 | Available: Late Spring 2023
The Loyal Subjects expands its TMNT offerings with a fresh new look inspired by the fan-favorite IDW TMNT comic book series with the illustration prowess of Brazilian comic book artist, Mateus Santolouco. The first of the comic book-style TMNT BST AXN products will feature Raphael and Leonardo with matching red and blue street bikes. The motorcycles feature a realistic feel enhanced by rubber tires, front steering traction, front and rear brake paddles, and throttling grips. Each bike includes a kickstand and a rear tire action stand which lends to the illusion of the rider speeding across the terrain. Each figure boasts 31 points of articulation and comes with several hand grips, signature weapons, and two different head portraits, including one with a motorcycle helmet with a flip-up face shield.
Raphael will be available exclusively at Target while Leonardo will be riding into Walmart. Michelangelo (Target), and Donatello (Walmart) will hit the streets this fall with coinciding purple and orange street bikes.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BST AXN Wave 4
Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $21.99 | Available: Late Spring 2023
The fourth wave of BST AXN characters includes 1:15-scale figures with several hand grips, 31 points of articulation, and signature accessories. This comic-inspired wave introduces April O’Neill with orange boots and a yellow jumpsuit; two variants of Casey Jones, one in color and one in monochrome; Rocksteady Street Thug; and a purple metallic Krang with Walker. Each figure comes with accessories including exchangeable hands, heads, weapons, and more.
Additionally, exclusive colorways will be available at Target, including Monochrome Urban Legends Casey Jones, April O’Neill with orange boots and costuming details, Glow-in-the-Dark Slash, and Krang Vain Krangazoid. The Target-exclusive versions also include limited edition, collectible metallic foil cards in each package.
BST AXN TMNT Wave 4 will be available at independent specialty toy stores and local comic book shops in addition to a host of mass and mass specialty retailers, including Amazon, BAM (Books-a-Million), Calendar Club, Entertainment Earth, and Walmart.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BST AXN XL 8-inch Series with Comic Book
Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $39.99 | Available: Spring 2023
The Loyal Subjects continues its partnership with IDW with a new, 8-inch figure of Krang with Android. This 8-inch figure opens at the waist to house Krang steering his robot, comes with a variety of accessories, and features 31 points of articulation. The figure also comes with a foil collector card and a “Best of Krang” comic.
This figure will arrive as a Walmart exclusive in late spring.
Be sure to check out the 2023 edition of The BIG Toy Book for an extensive look at new products hitting the market this year. Want to make sure you stay on the #pulseofplay? Subscribe today and receive six issues of The Toy Book delivered in print, direct to your mailbox each year.
