Vintage 1988 TMNT Michelangelo Action Figure (Unpunched Card)

This is an original 1988 Playmates Toys Michelangelo action figure, part of the first-wave Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles release that defined an entire generation of pop culture collectibles.

What makes this piece stand out is its UNPUNCHED cardback — meaning the hanging tab has never been punched, a key factor that significantly increases desirability and long-term value among vintage toy collectors.

🔍 Key Details

• Character: Michelangelo (Orange Bandana)

• Line: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

• Manufacturer: Playmates Toys

• Year: 1988

• Condition: Carded / Unpunched (MOC)

• Era: Vintage / First Wave

• Accessories: Original Michelangelo weapons (as per photos)

• Authenticity: Original vintage release (not a reissue)

🧠 Why Collectors Want This

• ✅ Unpunched card – harder to find than standard punched examples

• ✅ First-wave 1988 TMNT release

• ✅ Michelangelo is one of the most iconic and popular Turtles

• ✅ Strong demand in the US, Japan, and Middle East collector markets

• ✅ Ideal for display, long-term holding, or grading

This is the kind of piece that rarely stays available — especially locally in the UAE without import delays, customs risk, or condition uncertainty.

📦 Condition Notes

This item is vintage and over 35 years old. Minor shelf wear, edge softening, or card aging may be present. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.
Additional close-up photos can be provided on request.

🎯 Perfect For

• Vintage TMNT collectors

• 80s / 90s nostalgia displays

• Pop culture investment pieces

• High-end toy rooms & arcade setups

• Collectors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait & GCC