Leonardo – 1988 TMNT Playmates

Toyline: TMNT
Year Released: 1988
Manufacturer: Playmates
Series: One
Rarity Level: Common
Variant Name: Soft and Hard Head
Accessories: Katana Blades, Daggers, Ninja Stars, Kama

Current Listings

Type Avg $ Cheapest # Listed
Loose $11.13 $5.00 20
MOC $151.01 $29.99 17

📈 Recent eBay Sales

ITEM TITLE SOLD PRICE CONDITION VIEW
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEONARDO Playmates 1988 TMNT
$15.49 Used View ↗
Leonardo 10 Back 1988 TMNT PLAYMATES Vintage Original NEW Sealed UNPUNCHED
$169.99 New View ↗
Leonardo Vintage TMNT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Figure 1988 Unpunched 10 Back
$159.98 New View ↗
Leonardo 1988 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT Mirage Studios Playmates
$13.99 Used View ↗
1988 Playmates TMNT Leonardo Michelangelo Donatello Raphael Fan Club Set Of 4
$1,300.00 New View ↗
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Figure Lore & Legacy

Leonardo’s Playmates’ original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wave established him as the team’s disciplined leader and the moral compass of the crew. Clad in a blue bandana and armed with dual katana swords, Leo embodied order, focus, and responsibility—qualities that resonated with kids who gravitated toward the “leader type.” His sculpt, stance, and signature twin blades helped solidify his role as the frontman of a franchise that would dominate late-80s pop culture.

Did You Know?

While Leonardo is one of the most iconic and commonly found turtles from the original line, finding a complete version with both katanas and all rack weapons intact—especially the throwing stars and daggers—can be tricky. Many loose figures are missing at least one katana or have mismatched weapon rack accessories from other turtles.

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