Splinter – 1988 TMNT Playmates

Toyline: TMNT
Year Released: 1988
Manufacturer: Playmates
Series: One
Rarity Level: Common
Accessories: Ninja Bow, Cane, Ninja Stars

Current Listings

Type Avg $ Cheapest # Listed
Loose $23.40 $5.98 18
MOC $147.90 $38.88 11

📈 Recent eBay Sales

ITEM TITLE SOLD PRICE CONDITION VIEW
Vintage SPLINTER Soft Head 1988 COMPLETE Playmates TMNT Action Figure
$19.99 Used View ↗
1988 TMNT Splinter Action Figure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playmates Softhead
$5.99 Used View ↗
Splinter Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT Action Figure - 1988 Mirage/Playmates
$5.98 Used View ↗
1988 TMNT Master Splinter Playmates Ninja Turtles Figure (WITHOUT HANDS)
$9.55 Used View ↗
Vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splinter Complete 1988 Playmates
$29.99 Used View ↗
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Figure Lore & Legacy

Master Splinter, the mutated rat and former ninja master Hamato Yoshi, debuted in Playmates’ inaugural TMNT line as the calm, wise mentor who trained the Turtles in ninjutsu and discipline. Clad in a soft fabric robe and armed with his bow and sword cane, the figure captured his mystic yet humble spirit. With articulated arms and legs and a hunched sculpt that reflected his age and wisdom, Splinter became a staple of every childhood TMNT dojo.

Did You Know?

Though Splinter came with an impressive six-piece accessory set, the cloth robe and bow are the most commonly missing components in loose figures. Despite his role as the sagely leader, Splinter’s figure had limited head articulation compared to the Turtles, emphasizing his stationary presence as a teacher rather than a fighter. He’s one of the easiest vintage TMNT figures to collect.

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