Bebop - Cybernetic Mutant Rhino
tnt052 · Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TMNT Movie (Michael Bay / Out of the Shadows) · Released in 2016. This figure debuted specifically in set 79150 (Turtle Truck Escape) following the release of the film TMNT: Out of the Shadows.
Figure ID
tnt052
Theme
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Year Released
Released in 2016. This figure debuted specifically in set 79150 (Turtle Truck Escape) following the release of the film TMNT: Out of the Shadows.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While not a convention exclusive, it appeared in only one mid-priced set within a theme that is currently retired and holds high licensing nostalgia.
Head
Sand Green molded rhino head (Bebop) with a non-removable black and light blue visor (VR goggles). Features ear details and a mohawk protrusion atop the head.
Torso
Sand Green with highly detailed mechanical/cyborg printing including a red technical eye motif and a yellow cheese slice (pizza reference) tucked into his belt area. Purple hands.
Legs
Bright Light Orange legs with intricate printing representing cargo pants with mechanical bolted plates, straps, and red spray-painted insignias (Foot Clan logo style).
Accessories
None visible in the image. Originally comes with a buildable chain weapon and frequently paired with a crate or tech gear in the set context.
Color Scheme
Primary: Sand Green and Bright Light Orange. Accents: Purple hands, Red and Black mechanical details, and Dark Bluish Gray mechanical plating.
Printing Details
High-density pad printing on the front and back of the torso, as well as complex front and side-compatible printing on the legs to represent his punk/cybernetic aesthetic.
Variants
This is the only LEGO variant of the 'Movie' version of Bebop. There is a separate 'Cartoon' version (tnt022) with a completely different purple mohawk and brown skin tone.
Condition Notes
The Sand Green plastic is fairly durable, but the purple hands are prone to cracking. Check the neck stud for 'hairline' cracks. The leg printing is complex and susceptible to friction wear.
Estimated Value
Used: $12.00 - $18.00 USD. New/Unassembled: $22.00 - $30.00 USD. The price has been steadily increasing since the theme was retired.
Price (New)
Set 79150 (Turtle Truck Escape) retailed for $29.99 USD in 2016. This figure was one of three exclusive minifigures in that set.
Compatible Sets
79150 Turtle Truck Escape (2016).
Character Background
Bebop is a classic TMNT villain, traditionally a mutant warthog, but in this 'Out of the Shadows' movie representation, he is a cybernetically enhanced rhino and henchman to Shredder.
Design Notes
Unique head mold specific to this character and sub-theme. The inclusion of the cheese slice print on the belt is a humorous nod to the franchise's pizza obsession.
Similar Minifigures
Rocksteady (tnt051), Shredder (tnt053), and the classic version Bebop (tnt022).
Collectibility
High. As a unique molded head character from a retired licensed theme, he is a staple for TMNT collectors and those completing the 2014-2016 movie cast.
History
LEGO held the TMNT license from 2013 to 2016. This figure represents the final wave of the theme before the license was discontinued, making it a late-era production.
Interesting Facts
The head mold for this rhino was later slightly modified for other creature characters, but the specific visor integration remains unique to the Bebop movie figure.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Rocksteady (tnt051) on a dark gray or 'city street' baseplate. Use UV-protected cases to prevent the Sand Green from fading.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'Post-Apocalyptic' or 'Cyberpunk' MOCs. The legs and torso are popular among custom builders for creating wasteland scavengers.
Overall Assessment
Quality Rating: 9/10. An excellent example of LEGO's high-detail licensed period. A must-have for fans of the Michael Bay TMNT era and character-specific mold enthusiasts.