Rocksteady – 1988 TMNT Playmates

Toyline: TMNT
Year Released: 1988
Manufacturer: Playmates
Series: One
Rarity Level: Common
Accessories: Mutogen Gun, Manhole Cover Shield, Knife

Current Listings

Type Avg $ Cheapest # Listed
Loose $18.88 $8.00 18
MOC $324.09 $100.00 8

📈 Recent eBay Sales

ITEM TITLE SOLD PRICE CONDITION VIEW
Rocksteady HARD HEAD 1988 Complete Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT Playmates
$24.99 Used View ↗
TMNT Ninja Turtles Rocksteady (Hard Head) Complete 1988 Figure Vintage Playmates
$24.99 Used View ↗
TMNT Rocksteady 1990 Playmates Unpunched MOC Sealed Vintage Action Figure
$100.00 New View ↗
Rocksteady HARD HEAD 100% Complete Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1988 Playmates
$26.99 Used View ↗
1988 Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ROCKSTEADY loose figure
$8.00 Used View ↗
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Figure Lore & Legacy

Rocksteady, the mutant rhino enforcer of Shredder’s clan, brought muscle and menace in equal measure. A former street thug transformed by mutagen ooze, Rocksteady embodied the brute-force strategy of the Foot—smash first, ask questions never. His figure stood out among the villains with its intimidating sculpt: armor-plated snout, striped camo pants, and hefty frame. Paired with Bebop, he was the perfect foil to the Turtles’ nimble ninja finesse, and a nostalgic anchor for fans who remember the bumbling brawn of Saturday morning battles.

Did You Know?

Early Rocksteady figures featured a soft, rubber-like head that was quickly replaced with a firmer plastic version—collectors tend to favor the soft head for its scarcity and era-authenticity. The figure’s Garbage Can Shield—though iconic—was also reused with the Cheapskate toy, leading to occasional mix-ups or missing accessories in loose listings. For those hunting down mint-on-card versions, condition, punch-tab status, and yellowing of the bubble can greatly affect value, even if the figure is otherwise complete.

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