Auction Name: 2026 February 15 Action Figures & Toys Showcase Extended Bidding Auction

Lot Number: 89011

Shortcut to Lot: HA.com/49184*89011

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Soft Head Michelangelo 10-Back AFA 70+ EX+ ** POP 1, 2nd Highest Grade, Only 1 Higher ** (Playmates Canada, 1988). As the free spirit and heart of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo has always embodied the playful chaos and infectious energy that helped propel the franchise from underground comics to global phenomenon. The earliest Series 1 releases captured the Turtles before the line exploded into mass-market spectacle, presenting the characters in their most primal form, raw sculpts, simple accessories, and unmistakable personality. The Soft Head Michelangelo variant represents a fleeting production moment from this formative period, reflecting early material experimentation before later refinements standardized the line. Issued on a 10-Back card for the Canadian market, this Playmates Canada example occupies a particularly desirable niche within TMNT collecting. Early international releases are prized for their role in the franchise's rapid global expansion, and Soft Head variants have long been recognized as among the most elusive first-wave distinctions. Graded AFA 70+ EX+ with subgrades of C70, B80, and F85, this figure stands alone at this grade level with a population of one, ranking as the second highest graded example known, with only a single specimen graded higher. For advanced TMNT collectors, Series 1 Soft Head figures represent cornerstone artifacts, capturing the line at its most volatile and historically significant stage. This Michelangelo combines early production intrigue, international distribution, and top-tier population rarity, offering a rare opportunity to secure a foundational Turtle in elite graded company. It is a true survivor from the moment when Turtlemania was just beginning to surface, preserved as a testament to the line's earliest and most collectible chapter.

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