April O'Neil
ntm016 · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TMNT (Nickelodeon Series) · 2013
Figure ID
ntm016
Theme
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Year Released
2013
Rarity
Uncommon / Discontinued. It is becoming harder to find due to the expiration of the TMNT license.
Head
Yellow skin with a classic smiling expression on one side and a scared/distressed expression on the other. Features brown hair with long bangs (93217).
Torso
Yellow jacket/jumpsuit with black side piping, a zipper print, a black circle logo on the left chest, and a blue button. Back printing includes matching black seam lines.
Legs
Yellow legs with black side stripes continuing from the torso. Standard leg mold without dual molding.
Accessories
Usually comes with a cell phone (printed tile or brick) in retail sets, though not pictured here.
Color Scheme
Dominantly yellow with black accents and a dark orange/brown hair piece. It directly mirrors the Nickelodeon show's 2012 aesthetic.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing typical of the mid-2010s. The black lines on the yellow plastic are sharp, though sometimes require multiple passes to look deep black.
Variants
There is a 2014 variant (ntm026) based on the live-action movie, which features flesh-toned skin rather than yellow.
Condition Notes
The yellow plastic shows scratches easily. Check for 'neck cracks' on the torso and hair-line cracks on the heels. The brown hair piece is made of a firm plastic that rarely degrades.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD; New: $25 - $35 USD (value increases significantly if part of a sealed set).
Price (New)
Released in sets ranging from $25 (79101 Shredder's Dragon Bike) to $70 (79105 Baxter Robot Rampage).
Compatible Sets
79105 Baxter Robot Rampage (2013), 79101 Shredder's Dragon Bike (2013).
Character Background
April O'Neil is the primary human ally of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the 2012 Nickelodeon series, she is portrayed as a teenager training to be a kunoichi.
Design Notes
This version leans into the 'classic' yellow jumpsuit attire popularized by the 1980s cartoon but modernized for the Nickelodeon era. It is one of the few licensed figures to use yellow skin tones post-2004.
Similar Minifigures
ntm026 (Movie April O'Neil), various Turtles from the 2012-2014 waves, and classic City female doctors/scientists.
Collectibility
Moderate to High. TMNT fans are highly completionist, and since LEGO lost the license to Mega Bloks later, these figures are the only official LEGO representations.
History
Launched in 2013 as part of the first wave of TMNT sets. This specific figure was a staple of the line's early success before the theme was discontinued in 2014.
Interesting Facts
Despite LEGO moving to 'flesh-toned' heads for all licensed themes in 2004, this figure (and the 2012 Turtles line characters like Casey Jones) used yellow skin to match the animation style.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the four turtles and Master Splinter. Avoid UV light, as the yellow plastic is prone to fading/discoloration over years of exposure.
Modification Potential
The yellow jumpsuit is extremely popular for 'Kill Bill' (Beatrix Kiddo) purist customs due to the striking color and black stripes.
Overall Assessment
A solid, faithful recreation of a key character. Essential for TMNT collectors and highly valued by customizers for its unique torso and leg printing.