1989 Playmates TMNT Ace Duck 14 Back Hat Off Variant On An Unpunched Card with Laird/Eastman Pedigree AFA 85 Near Mint+

Description

The Aero-dynamic Adventurer!

Accessories: Service .45 Pistol, Weapons Belt w/Egg Grenades, Plug in Wings, Removable Pilot’s Cap

Height: 4’6″
Birthplace: Peking
Least Favorite Time: Duck Hunting Season
Least Favorite Food: Peking Duck

Hungry for duck brain, Krang ordered Shredder to beam an Earthbound duck to Dimension X (there’s a shortage of ducks in Dimension X). While transmuting the duck, famous test pilot, Ace Conrad, accidentally flew into the energy beam. The emerging plane was suddenly piloted by none other than Ace Duck, the aero-dynamic adventurer with a big bill. The plane plummeted into the inner city and slid nose-first into the sewer. Ace escaped without ruffling his feathers and found himself at the secret hideout of the Turtles. After realizing he wasn’t just some quack off the streets, the Turtles decided to hire Ace to pilot their Turtle Blimp. Always looking for a good adventure, Ace isn’t afraid to scramble the Foot with his hard-boiled Egg Grenades…as long as he gets paid on time. Even though he’s employed by the Turtles, Ace is still their fearless, Flying friend.

From the Personal Collection of Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

This is one VERY RARE Find! Coming directly from Kevin and Peter, this Playmates figure is housed in an AFA Archival hard acrylic case, ideal for taking center place in your vintage TMNT Toy Collection.  The card back and blister pack remain intact and unpunched with an AFA Laird/Eastman Pedigree Grade of 85 Near Mint+ (C85 B85 F85)

This 1989 Ace Duck was sent directly to Mirage Studios (Publishers of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) by Playmates Toys.  It has been housed in the Personal Collections of Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, the creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since then.

Given the provenance; straight from Playmates Toys to Mirage Studios and the collection of Peter and Kevin this super fun 1989 Ace Duck figure, with impeccable provenance is a great addition to any Vintage TMNT  Toy Collection.

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