1988 TMNT Master Splinter Action Figure Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Playmates

The Sensei Who Started It All — A Genuine 1988 Original! 🐢🥋

Before any reissue, before any modern remaster, before Splinter appeared in any animated revival — there was this figure. This 1988 Playmates Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Splinter Action Figure is one of the ten original core characters released in TMNT's very first toy wave, back when the franchise was still riding the wave of Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird's independent comic into full pop culture phenomenon status.

Splinter is a cross between Mr. Miyagi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Gandalf — the loyal and wise sensei who guides four mutated teenage turtles in desperate need of guidance. Once the human ninja master of Shredder long ago, Splinter's origin story and mentorship role gave the entire TMNT franchise its emotional and philosophical center. He uses his cunning, along with his bow and sword cane, to thwart the evil Foot Clan and train his four sons to fight for truth, justice, and an equal portion of pizza.

Splinter was part of the original 1988 launch wave alongside all four Turtles, April O'Neil, and the first Foot Clan figures — a lineup that would go on to define an entire toy aisle and an entire generation's childhood.

Condition — Please Read:
This figure is vintage from 1988 and has been removed from its packaging and lightly played with. This listing is for the figure only. Despite its age and use, it remains in great shape overall — with some minor points of paint wear, most notably on the tail, where a small amount of paint has rubbed off. This wear is very slight and consistent with a nearly 40-year-old toy that was actually loved and played with. Please review the listing photos carefully for a complete look at the figure's condition before purchasing, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

Whether you're a lifelong TMNT fan who grew up with this exact figure and wants it back on your shelf, a vintage Playmates collector filling out your original 1988 core lineup, or simply looking for an affordable way to own a genuine piece of Turtle history — Master Splinter is ready to pass on his wisdom once more.