Playmates Mini Mutant Figures

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Dan updated NinjaTurtles.com today with pictures of the upcoming Mini-Mutants figures and Battle Shell vehicle.

Don vs. Foot Tech Ninja
Leo vs. Hun
Mike vs. Rat King
Raph vs. Triceraton
Battle Shell

New Mutations Action Figures

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Dan updated NinjaTurtles.com today with pictures of some new, upcoming action figures from Playmates. These new figures take the old "Mutation" concept and apply it to completely new, movie-styled Turtles.

Check 'em out: Mike, Leo, Raph, Don

No specific word on when these will be in stores, but probably sometime soon.

Bigfoot Promo Figure Now Shipping

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Playmates Toys' Bigfoot promo figure has been arriving at homes for about the last week.

If you haven't yet sent away for yours, be sure to visit PlaymatesToys.com for the details.

TMNT: Overload

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Steve Murphy has updated his TMNT blog with some details of what almost became next season's TMNT series.

The basic idea behind Overload is that the Turtles, while traveling through time on their return home from the Fast Forward future, briefly get stuck in the past alongside their "kid" selves, and then, thanks to the quantum mechanics of villainous plot shenanigans, all 8 turtles arrive in the year 2008 ("home").

This premise was pitched by 4Kids, approved (apparently with a few minor revisions) by Mirage, but shot down by Playmates Toys, who funds 1/3rd of the show.

Playmates then apparently pitched a show that "reached back deeply into the universes of both the original cartoon series and the Archie comics." This was soundly rejected by both Mirage and 4Kids.

Which leaves us less than a year out from the '08 Fall season and with no TMNT show in development/production. The three involved parties all seem to have different agendas. Hopefully they can all work together to come up with a concept that appeals to everyone, including fans.

Here's a crazy concept: Four giant mutant turtles who study ninjitsu with their giant rat sensei live in New York City and fight various kinds of evil. Usually in the shadows. 'Cause they're ninjas. And they do ninja stuff.

TMNT Mini Mutants Action Figures

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Toy News International has released pictures of new TMNT "Mini Mutants" toys and figures that will be hitting shelves in 2008. These figures are similar in design and scale to the Star Wars "Galactic Heroes" and Marvel "Superhero Squad" toys.

You can view the entire gallery here.

Thanks to IBNXuFasch for the link.

TMNT Alien Hunter Action Figures

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Toy News International has posted pictures of eight new TMNT figures from Playmates for 2008. This Alien Hunter series features each of the four Turtles and four new alien characters.

Visit TNI for pics of each figure.

Thanks to Ectocooler for the link!

Auto Attack Action Figures Now In Stores

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The new Auto Attack action figures are now being sighted in stores. Below are pics of the Leonardo and Raphael figures.

New Playmates TMNT Web Site

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Playmates has launched a new TMNT section to their Web site. You can check it out here.

Don't miss the details to get the exclusive Bigfoot figure!

Thanks to Hellboy for the link.

Jagwar In Action

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Fans of the old Archie comics may remember Jagwar, who ended up as part of the Mutanimal team. He never did get an action figure back then, but it seems that his day has come.

Murphy announced today that Jagwar will be part of the TMNT action figure line next year. And then later he gave us pictures.

Fantastic!

New Action Figures Now Available

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New TMNT movie action figures have started appearing in stores.

Available in this wave are:
Jungle Leo (pictured)
Monster Capture Raph
Surveillance Don
Extreme Sports Mikey
Sloth Monster

and yes....
The Shredder!!

TMNT 2007 Licensing Show News

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Dan Berger posted this information on NinjaTurtles.com:

Mirage's C.E.O. Gary Richardson and Director of Licensing Steve Murphy attended the Licensing Show in New York City last week and here's the scoop regarding the future for the TMNT:
TMNT movie sequel: Mirage and its partners (Imagi, Warner Brothers and the Weinstein Group) are still discussing the possibility of a sequel for the CG film. Hopefully a decision will be made by the end of summer. Think positive - create good karma!
TMNT cartoon on 4Kids TV (USA): Six new episodes of "Fast Forward" will air this fall beginning in September. From January to May of 2008, 4Kids TV will air most or all of the "Ninja Tribunal" episodes (although episode #110, "Nightmares Recycled", WILL NOT be completed or aired). Series producer Lloyd Goldfine and TMNT co-creator/owner Peter Laird are currently in talks regarding a new direction for the series to take in the fall of '08, but no definite decision has been made regarding what this new direction may be. Time will tell - but mum's the word for now.
Playmates Toys: movie-themed toys will continue to be released until mid 2008. No decisions have been made yet regarding what will be released for the second half of '08. Rumors of a 5' tall robotic action figure that can talk and do seven different martial arts moves are not true.
Ubisoft: Mirage is in negotiations with Ubisoft to produce a new TMNT video game. The CG movie models will be used, although the game will be independently produced (so it won't be directly based on any preexisting media like a TV show or film). If all goes well, the game will be out in late 2008 or early 2009. More than likely it will not be released on all of the same platforms that the movie game appeared on.
A retro-licensing program will kick into high gear in 2008 with merchandise based on the 1980s TMNT cartoon series. Lots of adult-sized gear will be available! Can we get a "Cowabunga!" from the faithful? Awe yeah!
Steve Murphy will be spearheading (katana-heading?) special events and merchandise programs to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the TMNT comic book in May, 2009. It's too early to say what will be involved, but Mirage plans to celebrate this monumental achievement in style!