Turtle Van
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 278 • rare
- Set
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Collector number
- 278
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Jakob Eirich
- Market price
- $1.25
What it does
Whenever this Vehicle attacks, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature that crewed it this turn. Then if that creature is a Mutant, Ninja, or Turtle, double the number of +1/+1 counters on it.
Crew 1 (Tap any number of creatures you control with total power 1 or more: This Vehicle becomes an artifact creature until end of turn.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Turtle Van, often referred to as the Party Wagon, was released by Playmates Toys in 1988 as a cornerstone of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figure line. Designed to accommodate the franchise's rapidly growing popularity following the 1987 animated series, the vehicle was crafted to serve as a mobile headquarters and combat transport for the four heroes in a half-shell. It quickly became one of the most iconic play sets of the late 1980s.
The design was led by the team at Playmates, who aimed to translate the gritty, urban aesthetic of the comic books into a high-utility toy. It featured a recognizable yellow paint scheme, a rooftop firing mechanism, and a side door that doubled as a drop-down combat shield. The item was widely praised upon its release for its durable construction and ability to integrate seamlessly with the standard four-inch action figures, cementing its status as an essential centerpiece for collectors of the era.
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