Miniaturized arcade machines are my jam, bro. From Pac-Man to Dragon’s Lair, my studio has seen plenty of these new retro rascals cycle through. Thanks to Numskull, we’re about to get 1/4 scale versions of two of the best 4-player beat-em-ups ever to hit the arcades: Konami’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Turtles in Time!
Numskull’s Quarter Arcades series has produced several exquisitely detailed replicas of classic arcade machines, and that same attention to detail is being put into the two new TMNT cabs. Both feature the same controls, marquees, and artwork found in the originals. However, there’s more being offered here than just tiny arcade classics.
Multiple versions of the cabinets are being produced with varied included extras, including Signature Editions. For $399 each, you can get a signed Quarter Arcade signed by Kevin Eastman!
Standard versions of both cabinets are available, too. Those are $325 a piece and can be pre-ordered from Sideshow. Click here for TMNT and here for Turtles in Time.
The expected shipping window is between December 2023 and February 2024.
I can fill you in if you’re wondering about Numskull’s 1/4-scale arcade cabinet quality. I owned one of the company’s first products, the Pac-Man machine. I was pleasantly surprised at just how detailed and well-built the miniature cabinet was. Even the controls were tight and responsive. Now, it’s more of a functional decoration than anything else, but if you love shrunken-down tech like I am, these arcade replicas are perfect for your collection.
Now, optional USB controller inputs are something cool that Numskull has added to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles machines that were lacking from the earliest releases. New Wave Toys has done something similar, but Numskull hides the ports behind the coin doors instead of having you plug in from the cabinet’s rear.
Numskull’s USB controllers mimic the look of an old-school NES controller and feature a removable joystick attachment for the thumbstick. These new peripherals were made specifically for the TMNT cabs. They’ll run you $24.99 on Amazon.
The Signature Edition of the Konami classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cabinet features the following:
- Signed by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman
- Includes ¼ scale TMNT arcade stool, numbered COA & exclusive postcard
- Fully playable replica using the original TMNT arcade ROM
- Realistic replica – made from wood and everything from the artwork, shape and buttons matches the original cabinet
- New CRT lens screen cover
- Light-up marquee
- Four-player simultaneous play
- 4x front USB ports (hidden behind the coin doors) allow the use of USB gaming controllers (sold separately)
- High-quality: made for durability, playability, and portability
- 6″ TFT screen with 4:3 ratio
- Original sound positioning via 3W built-in speaker with volume control
- Saves top 10 high scores
- Original DIP switch settings
- Powered via USB-C (cable included)
- Internal rechargeable lithium battery
The Signature Edition Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time cabinet comes with the following features and accessories:
- Signed by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman
- Includes ¼ scale TMNT arcade stool, numbered COA & exclusive postcard
- Fully playable replica using the original arcade ROM
- Realistic replica – made from wood and everything from the artwork, shape and buttons matches the original cabinet
- New CRT lens screen cover
- Light-up marquee
- Four-player simultaneous play
- 4x front USB ports (hidden behind the coin doors) allow the use of USB gaming controllers (sold separately)
- High-quality: made for durability, playability, and portability
- 6″ TFT screen with 4:3 ratio
- Original sound positioning via 3W built-in speaker with volume control
- Saves top 10 high scores
- Original DIP switch settings
- Powered via USB-C (cable included)
- Internal rechargeable lithium battery
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