Unboxing The TeenyMates NFL Series 4 Collectors Tin

Its no surprise that the TeenyMates people decided to put together another collectible tin product this year.  Especially when it comes to their Series 4 NFL figures.  Last fall, TeenyMates released their first packaged tin product with their line of Series 3 NFL figures.  That tin became one of the most popular products that TeenyMates ever released.  For some reason the production run was low, and they were eventually difficult to find.  What once sold for around $15.00 skyrocketed to almost $100.00.  Today those Series 3 tins have settled at $50.00 if still found sealed.  The Series 4 NFL TeenyMates tin is popular with collectors, but I highly doubt you’ll see it reach the price range of last year’s product.  I’m sure production is up after seeing the popularity of Series 3.

Inside the Series 4 NFL TeenyMates tin you’ll find a bunch of stuff.  You’ve got a stand, (4) packs of Series 4 NFL TeenyMates, and an exclusive referee figure.  All figures look like tiny linebackers.  Rare figures to look for include Robomate (1:37), Glow-In-The-Dark (1:64), Seattle Seahawks Throwback (1:128), Crystal Ice Figure (1:171), Washington Redskins Throwback (1:256), and Metallic Gold Finish (1:512).  These rare figures can command major dollars on the secondary market.

I think its safe to say that The Party Animal, Inc. (makers of TeenyMates) have a winner on their hands.  When collectors are willing to spend hundreds on a tiny rare figure, you know you’re doing something right.  Series 4 tins can be found for $18.00… for now 🙂

I opened a tin and pulled the following figures:

• (1) Saints
• (1) Cardinals
• (1) Packers
• (1) Lions
• (1) Jets
• (1) Texans
• (1) Giants
• (1) Broncos
• (1) Referee

TeenyFreaks Arrive Just In Time For Halloween

Party Animal Toys keeps rapidly expanding their TeenyMates line.  Their newest addition, TeenyFreaks, takes these little guys in a whole new direction.  One that might be a bit scary and disturbing.

TeenyFreaks are 1″ collectible figures that come with a “split personality”.  Every figure has a friendly individual on one side and a “freaky” alter-ego on the other.  Each blind package contains (2) figures and (2) puzzle pieces.  TeenyFreaks are the first unlicensed product Party Animal Toys has ever made.

TeenyFreaks are available exclusively at the impulse section of Target stores nationwide and online at the Lil’ Teammates Shop.  Given that this is Halloween time, I can easily see TeenyFreaks being handed out on Trick-Or-Treat night.  From what I can see, TeenyFreaks have to be the most colorful and creative figures they’ve made yet.  Immense detail was taken into consideration when it came to the design of the figures, plus the artwork looks great.  If they make a Series 2, I would like to see some sports figures thrown in to the mix.  They wouldn’t have to be connected with a specific team either.  A generic baseball player would work just fine.

I opened (2) packs of TeenyFreaks and pulled the following:

• (1) Zoo Creeper
• (1) Heavy Metal
• (1) Doctor Oculus
• (1) Yummy Mummy

Unboxing The TeenyMates NFL Series 3 Collectors Tin

The 2014 NFL season is officially underway!!!  There are new rookies to watch, and new TeenyMates figures to collect.

The Party Animal, Inc. (makers of TeenyMates) have put together a nice collectors tin for those fans interested in starting their own TeenyMates collection.  This tin includes the following:

• NFL Standings Stadium Display
• 4 Packs of NFL Series 3 TeenyMates
• (1) Glow-in-the-Dark Neon Orange figure (this is the only place you can get this figure)

In all, NFL Series 3 contains eight chase figures – camouflage, glow-in-the-dark, Patriots Throwback, Broncos Throwback, NFL Line Judge, and Metallic Gold Finish.  Then you have the neon orange glow-in-the-dark figure found in the collectors tin, and a Target exclusive Monster figure.  It still amazes me as to how much some of these chase figures sell for.

From the tin I opened, I pulled figures of the Patriots, Browns, Bengals, Texans, Cowboys, Bears, Panthers, and Rams.  Plus the neon orange figure.  These are the nicest looking TeenyMates they’ve released.  The arms on the figures are away from the player’s body, and the team logos are much larger.

The MSRP on the TeenyMates Collectors Tin is $19.99.  This item and lots of other cool stuff can be found in the Lil’ Teammates Shop.

3-Pack MLB TeenyMates Break

Got my hands on a couple packs of the new MLB TeenyMates.  Below is what I pulled.  These little guys are awesome!

MLB TeenyMates Are Here!

TeenyMates would like to welcome a new addition to their family – MLB TeenyMates.  Now MLB fans can take advantage of the fun these little guys bring to the table.  Its been almost two years since TeenyMates made their debut, and collectors seem to really enjoy them.  When I say really enjoy them, I mean REALLY enjoy them.  Some of the rare chase figures are commanding major prices on the secondary market.

• TeenyMates NFL Series 2 Gold RB figure
• TeenyMates NFL Series 2 Gold RB figure
• TeenyMates NFL Series 2 Buccaneers Throwback RB figure
• TeenyMates NBA Series 1 Gold figure
• TeenyMates NBA Series 1 East All-Star figure
• TeenyMates NHL Series 1 Gold figure
• TeenyMates NHL Series 1 Hartford Whalers Throwback figure

All of the greatness that TeenyMates brought to their NFL, NHL, and NBA sets can be found within their MLB figures too.

Within each pack, you’ll find (2) 1″ vinyl figures and (2) puzzle pieces.  Collect all 30 MLB teams.

While opening your packs, keep an eye open for the (4) rare figures randomly thrown in.

2-Pack NBA TeenyMates Break

Pictured above is what I pulled from two packs of NBA TeenyMates.  Each pack contains two figures and two puzzle pieces.  I got the Bucks, Rockets, Trailblazers, and Bulls.  All common figures.  I have yet to pull any of the chase figures.

NBA TeenyMates are new for this year.  As with their other products, there are rare figures that you can pull – Glow-In-The-Dark, East, West, and Gold.  Each carry a premium on the secondary market.  They sure do make interesting conversation pieces.

4-Pack TeenyMates Break

Breaking open these blind packaged toys is fun and a nice change of pace.  I want to see more.  This afternoon I opened (2) packs of the new TeenyMates NFL Series 2, and (2) packs of TeenyMates NHL.  No rare figures, but fun!  These make great conversation pieces.  Put them on your desk at the office, and they will get people talking.  Have them sit in for you on all those important meetings.  But whatever you do, don’t feed them after midnight.

What Has TeenyMates Been Up To Lately?

The Party Animal, makers of Lil’ Teammates and TeenyMates, have been working hard to bring some new products to its fans.  After the successful launch of their NFL Series 1 TeenyMates set last year, they’ve decided to roll out a Series 2.

The new Ice Blue chase figure reminds me of Iceman from the X-Men.

2013 NFL Series 2 Highlights:

• Collect all 32 NFL teams + 6 rare figures
  
• 2 Throwback figures, a Metallic Gold figure, an Ice Blue figure, a referee, and a Glow-in-the-Dark figure
• Each foil bag includes 2 random NFL figures and 2 random puzzle pieces, adding mystery and excitement to each pack
• Collect all 35 puzzle pieces and build a double-sided puzzle featuring a football field playset and collector mini-poster
• Packs will cost around $3.99

Hockey fans will be glad to know that TeenyMates decided to make an NHL set which is new for this year.

2013 NHL Highlights:

• Collect all 30 NHL teams + 4 rare figures
  
•  2 different Throwback figures, a Metallic Gold figure and a Glow-in-the-Dark figure
• Each foil bag includes 2 random NHL figures and 2 random puzzle pieces, adding mystery and excitement to each pack
• Collect all 35 puzzle pieces and build a double-sided puzzle featuring a hockey rink playset and collector mini-poster
• Packs will cost around $3.99

After the initial release of the Series 1 NFL set, collectors began turning their TeenyMates into keychains and earrings.  It looks like the folks at TeenyMates saw this and decided to create these new Tagalongs.

Tagalongs Highlights:

• All 32 NFL teams available
  
• Each Tagalong costs around $5.99

Judging by their website, it also looks like they will be making TeenyMates for the NBA too.

If you’re looking for something a little bigger, Lil’ Teammates are now making NCAA and NFL wide receivers.  Plus they have all new team sets.  I would like to see variations made for the bigger figures like we see with the blind packaged TeenyMates.  I’ve got some new packs of the NFL Series 2 and NHL TeenyMates to bust.  I’ll also be holding some contests for a few sealed packs and a Tagalong.

Hockey Refs & Baseball Umps Come To Lil’ Teammates

Like a lot of collectors I received this Halloween flyer in my e-mail yesterday from Lil’ Teammates.  It looks like the NFL, NCAA, NHL, and MLB Collectible Team Sets sold exclusively at Kohl’s contain referees and umpires.  Lil’ Teammates has had NFL referees widely available for a while, but this is the first time they’ve issued hockey referees and baseball umpires.  Currently the hockey refs and baseball umpires aren’t sold separately, but they are thinking about possibly doing that for the holiday shopping season.

Lil’ Teammates Collectible Team Sets = Great Holiday Gift Item

The Party Animal, Inc. enjoyed working with Sports Card Info so much on getting the word out on their new TeenyMates line of toys, they decided to come back around for another go.  This time we’re dealing with a new holiday gift item – Lil’ Teammates Collectible Team Sets.  The Collectible Team Sets include all three positions for the NFL figures: quarterback, running back, and lineman.

They are currently being offered for 22 different NFL teams:

• Chicago Bears
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Denver Broncos
• Cleveland Browns
• San Diego Chargers
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Indianapolis Colts
• Dallas Cowboys
• Miami Dolphins
• Philadelphia Eagles
• San Francisco 49ers
• New York Giants
• New York Jets
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• New England Patriots
• Oakland Raiders
• Baltimore Ravens
• Washington Redskins
• New Orleans Saints
• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Minnesota Vikings

The Collectible Team Sets are for the standard sized 3″ vinyl figures and come in a nicely decorated display box.  These along with College, MLB, and NHL team sets are available exclusively at Kohl’s.  The MSRP on a set is $24.99, which is a deal considering what you would spend if you purchased each figure individually.

Starting this weekend Sports Card Info will be holding the first of two contests.  The winners will be able to select which NFL Collectible Team Set they would like.

On a side note.  Have you seen what the three rare TeenyMates figures have been selling for on the secondary market?  Take a look!

• Glow-In-The-Dark figure
•  Houston Oilers figure
• Gold figure

I don’t think it will be a long until we seem them make rare figures for their 3″ line.  Especially after seeing prices like this.