Vintage 1991 TMNT Don’s Krazy Carnival Car – Open Box with Instructions (Playmates)
Add a rare piece of original turtle power history to your collection with this vintage 1991 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Don’s Krazy Carnival Car (subtitled "The Wacky Whiplash Wonder!"). Produced by Playmates during the absolute golden era of the TMNT toy line, this motorized bumper car vehicle was custom-built for Donatello to smash the Foot Clan at high speeds.
This item is classified as Open Box. While the outer cardboard box has been opened, It comes complete with its original factory instruction sheet, making it a prime specimen for vintage toy collectors, 90s nostalgia hunters, or independent shop owners looking for an eye-catching vintage display piece.
Action Features & Mechanics
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Pull-Back Wind-Up Engine: Engineered with a specialized pull-back mechanism that generates classic "Swerve 'N Smash" action, mimicking a chaotic carnival bumper car.
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Viciously Vibratin' Engine Block: The mechanical engine shaking feature moves up and down rapidly as the vehicle speeds across flat surfaces.
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Bodacious Bumper Car Design: Styled with heavy industrial "Turtleyear" tires, side-bitin' foot fryers, and custom protective framing to keep Donatello safe during high-impact rumbles.
Product Highlights
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100% Authentic 1991 Playmates: A genuine vintage release from the height of the original Mirage Studios/Fred Wolf animated series era.
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Original Instructions Sheet Included: Retains the rare, fragile original paperwork detailing assembly steps and sticker placement blueprints.
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Excellent Shelf Presentation: The front and side graphics remain bright, colorful, and incredibly sharp, making it perfect for display alongside carded vintage figures.
Item Condition Details
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Contents Condition: Plastic surfaces are clean and free of scuffs, dust, or play wear.
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Instruction Sheet: Included, fully intact, and completely legible with normal vintage paper aging.
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Cardboard Box Condition: The outer box is structurally stable but shows clear signs of age and storage wear. Crucial Note for Collectors: The original "Pizza Points" (Turtle Points) have been cleanly cut out from the back of the box packaging. There is minor edge wear, surface scuffing, and typical softening along the opening corner flaps from being handled over the decades.
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Storage: Kept safely inside a smoke-free, pet-free, and climate-controlled environment completely away from direct heat or harsh UV light.
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
| Manufacturer | Playmates Toys |
| Character Line | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) |
| Release Year | 1991 |
| Product Number | No. 5553 |
| Condition | Open Box (Box has Wear) |
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