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Monday, November 26, 2012

Video of TMNT Float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade



Hopefully everyone has recovered from the turkey comas! If you missed it, here are some videos of the TMNT float from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.




Friday, November 23, 2012

TMNT 2012, Episode 10: "Panic in the Sewers"




Just in time for you to emerge from your turkey coma - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 10: Panic in the Sewers
Bradford releases a toxic chemical in the sewers, endangering the turtles' home.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

TMNT Float Ready for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade




Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the good ol' U.S. of A., and with it comes the tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. As first announced last month, the TMNT will be riding in style down the parade route on a brand new float! The finished float is pictured above, and some in-progress pics are below.


The parade airs tomorrow morning on NBC at 9am in all time zones.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! And I'll try to have a video clip of the float available before the end of tomorrow.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

New TMNT Figures Launching in the UK Nov. 24



While the new Nickelodeon TMNT figures are not scheduled to launch in the UK until December 1, several toys stores will be holding special launch events a week early, on November 24.

Midco Toy Planet
Event will feature an appearance by a TMNT character, as well as an opportunity to purchase the (not-so-Comic-Con-exclusive) Night Shadow Leonardo figure (pictured left - only 100 available).

The event starts at 9am, local time.

Location:
Midco Toy Planet
174 South Mall Westfield Centre
Derby, Derbyshire DE1 2AZ

Forbidden Planet
The store will be handing out a special TMNT goody bag to early shoppers (supplies are limited - get there early!), as well as also offering the Night Shadow Leonardo figure for sale and TMNT graphic novels signed by Kevin Eastman.

The event runs from 9:30am-1:00pm. Get full details.

Location:
Forbidden Planet
38 Priory Queensway
Birmingham, B4 7LA

Hamleys Toy Shop
Breakfast pizza will be served, starting at 8:30am, along with freebies and face painting. The store itself will open at 9:30am, with more competitions and giveaways happening throughout the day.

Full event details.

Location:
Hamleys Toy Shop
188-196 Regent St.
London W1B 5BT

Friday, November 16, 2012

First Look at 2013 TMNT Toys from Playmates



Toy News International has posted a sneak peek of some images of new TMNT action figures and toys we can expect to see for sale next year from Playmates Toys.

The new assortment features the four Turtles in some sort of stupid outfits, Baxter Stockman, Snakeweed, some new vehicles, a pizza box that unfolds to reveal a playset, deluxe "Flinger" Turtles, and a few other things.




Frankly, I find myself extremely disappointed with what we see here. Playmates actually went to the trouble of making new Turtles sculpts that more closely reflect the designs of the series, and they still covered them in stupid costumes. Really, Playmates? Have all the complaints about this tired and outdated strategy of yours really fallen on deaf ears? How far are we from the return of Music Turtles?

The new sculpts are actually quite adorable. I would love to buy and display them! BUT I REFUSE TO BUY TURTLES IN STUPID THEME COSTUMES. These new Turtles should just have their traditional gear. Those figures would be awesome.

Ugh. I might buy the baby turtles, but otherwise I'll be spending my money next year actually learning karate.

TMNT 2012, Episode 9: "The Gauntlet"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 9: The Gauntlet
April's incarcerated dad gets a message to her, so she and the turtles set out to rescue him and prevent a bomb from exploding.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Friday, November 9, 2012

TMNT 2012, Episode 8: "Never Say Xever"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 8: Never Say Xever
Leonardo regrets showing kindness to Xever, who's turning noodle-shop owners into hostages.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

IDW TMNT Color Classics #6 - Variant Cover Guide



The color reprint of TMNT Vol. 1 #6 is in shops today!

Cover A
Cover B
Cover A: Peter Laird (color).
Regular cover.

Cover B: Peter Laird (black and white).
Retailer exclusive cover for Jetpack Comics.
This cover is available from Jetpack Comics.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day is About Parties




As TMNT fans, I think we can all agree that there's only one party worth voting for. (But please, no anchovies.)

Friday, November 2, 2012

TMNT 2012, Episode 7: "Monkey Brains"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 7: Monkey Brains
Donatello and April look for a missing scientist, but instead they find a psychic monkey at the center of a conspiracy.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

IDW TMNT Annual 2012 - Variant Cover Guide



It's a day many thought would never come. Today's release of IDW's 2012 TMNT Annual features a brand new, 72-page story by Kevin Eastman! This is Kevin's first full-length TMNT tale in a really long time. You don't want to miss this one!!

Cover A

Cover A: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover.

Cover B

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 25 copies ordered.

Cover C

Cover C: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive cover #1 for Jetpack Comics.

Cover D

Cover D: Blank sketch cover with masks.
Retailer exclusive cover #2 for Jetpack Comics.

Cover E

Cover E: Blank sketch cover
Retailer exclusive cover #3 for Jetpack Comics.

Cover F

Cover F: Kevin Eastman.
Retailer exclusive cover #4 for Jetpack Comics.

IDW TMNT #15 - Variant Cover Guide



Happy Halloween! Today's an important two-fer for TMNT fans, with both TMNT #15 and the 2012 Annual by Kevin Eastman hitting comic book store shelves. Woohoo! AND don't forget to ask your shop about the Halloween ComicFest edition of IDW TMNT #1, which should also be available for free today.

Cover A
Cover B
Cover A: Andy Kuhn.
Regular cover; distributed in a 4:1 ratio with cover B.

Cover B: Kevin Eastman.
Regular cover; distributed in a 1:4 ratio with cover A.

Cover C
Cover C: Kagan McLeod.
Retailer incentive cover; 1 copy sent to retailers for every 10 copies ordered.

Friday, October 26, 2012

TMNT 2012, Episode 6: "Metalhead"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 6: Metalhead
Donatello invents a remote-controlled robot to stand in for him during a battle with Kraang.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

And speaking of Metalhead, the second wave of action figures has started showing up in stores and Metalhead is among the new figures. Time to stalk your local toy aisle!

Friday, October 19, 2012

TMNT 2012, Episode 5: "I This His Name is Baxter Stockman"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 5: I This His Name is Baxter Stockman
The turtles sneak out and encounter Baxter Stockman, an insane inventor sporting mechanical armor.

Fun fact: An animatic of this script was created to serve as the "pilot" for the show.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

TMNT Artists to Appear at Paint & Pixel Festival Tomorrow



Several Mirage Studios TMNT artists will be appearing at the Paint & Pixel Festival in Northampton, MA, tomorrow, October 20, 2012.

Artists scheduled to be in attendance are Peter Laird, Jim LawsonMichael DooneyDan Berger, and possibly Eric Talbot.

According to Peter's Laird's blog, he will be selling a portfolio of non-TMNT prints titled "Treefaces: Five Prints of Drawings of Trees With Faces." He will also be happy to sign any TMNT items that you bring with you.

Get complete event information!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

TMNT Float to Debut in 2012 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade




Nickelodeon has released the above concept art for their planned Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float.

From the press release:
"Millions of families around the country will come together for the annual tradition of watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and we couldn't be more thrilled to once again partner with Macy's to bring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life," said Pam Kaufman, chief marketing officer, Nickelodeon Group. "Our new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series has really struck a chord with fans and this spectacular float will offer them an exciting Nickelodeon entertainment experience."
This is the first time ever the TMNT will have a dedicated float in the parade. They have, however, appeared in the parade before, though it was no where near as elaborate.


The TMNT last appeared in the parade in either 2008 or 2009, when the 4Kids Turtles costumes walked the route. However, these Turtles did not make it to the TV broadcast.

The 86th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs nationwide on NBC, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, from 9am-12pm in all time zones.

Friday, October 12, 2012

LEGO TMNT Event in NYC Tomorrow!



When: Saturday, October 13: 10am - 8pm
Where: The LEGO Store at Rockefeller Center

Visit the LEGO Store at Rockefeller Center tomorrow for a special Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event! The store will be offering a special sneak peak at the new TMNT LEGOs, set to launch on January 1, 2013.

Plus, be one of the first 300 people to visit the LEGO Store (Rockefeller Center) dressed as your favorite Ninja Turtle and receive a free exclusive minifigure!

Complete event info from LEGO.com.

If anyone goes... I'll trade you a poster signed by Kevin Eastman for one of those minifigures. :)

TMNT 2012, Episode 4: "New Friend, Old Enemy"




Set your alarm clocks and/or DVRs - there's a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode tomorrow!

From TVGuide.com...

Episode 4: New Friend, Old Enemy
Michaelangelo befriends a prominent martial artist on a social-networking site, but he's unaware of his new pal's close connection to Shredder.

Watch it at 11am Eastern/10am Central time. Check your local listings to be sure when it's on in your town!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

TMNT LEGOs Announced at New York Comic Con




LEGO has announced that they have acquired the rights to produce Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles LEGO sets, and will be unveiling the first set today at 3pm EST at New York Comic Con.


The first set being announced is pictured above.

Product Info:
The Shellraiser Street Chase - 79104
$59.99
Piece Count: 620
Minifigures: Leonardo, Michelangelo, Dogpound, Foot Soldier, Kraang Droid

And a look at all of the components of this set is below.


This is definitely exciting news for TMNT and LEGO fans! Keep watch for more news and pictures to come out of New York Comic Con!

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

TMNT Guide to New York Comic Con



New York Comic Con starts today! Unfortunately Ninja Pizza is not there, so I'll be watching from online to see if any breaking TMNT news happens. However, for the people who are there, there are a few TMNT sights to see.

This is the best compilation of TMNT-related people and events happening at the Con. However, I'm not an expert on this Con so there may be something that I've missed. If you know of something that should be added, please add a comment!

And if anyone is going and snags some extra TMNT swag, e-mail me and I'll trade you for some TMNT swag from San Diego Comic-Con. :D

Panels:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Friday, October 12 - 6:45-7:45pm
Go Green! With the Lean, Mean, Ninja Team – Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Experience Nickelodeon’s FIRST EVER Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle New York Comic-Con panel as Executive Producers Ciro Nieli (Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go!) and Peter Hastings (Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Catscratch, Animaniacs) discuss the new series, reveal development art and give fans a sneak peek at the series’ next episode. Prepare to be Shell-Shocked!
Location: 1E13

They are not listed, but I *think* Rob Paulsen and/or Sean Astin may also be showing up for the above panel.

IDW Publishing
Saturday, October 13 - 12:30-1:30pm
2012 has been a huge year for IDW. Join Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall, with very special guests Andy Diggle, J.K. Woodward, Fred Van Lente and Mike Johnson for inside information on what else is in the works! Announcements, excitement, gossip, prizes and Q&A!
Location: 1A21

Artists' Alley:

Dario Brizuela
Dario worked on Tales of the TMNT Vol. 2, as well as some of the 2007 TMNT Leonardo prequel comic book. He also does licensing art and comic art for other series. He will be taking commissions, as well as selling an AMAZING print featuring the 2012 Nickelodeon Turtles (pictured right)!
Booth C13

David Petersen
David has done covers for IDW's recent TMNT Mirco-Series comic books. At San Diego Comic-Con, he took limited commissions and had original art for sale (no TMNT art, however).
Booth C18

Erik Larsen
Erik is a co-founder of Image Comics and was behind the publishing of TMNT Vol. 3.
Booth R9

Khary Randolf
Khary worked on the TMNT 4Kids series where he provided a substantial amount of licensing art.
Booth CC2

Michael Dooney
Mike is one of the all-time great TMNT artists. He typically has prints and sketch books for sale, and takes commissions at a range of prices.
Booth S6

Ross Campbell
Ross provided cover art for the old Raphael: Bad Moon Rising comic mini-series, as well as cover and interior art for the recent IDW TMNT Micro-Series #4: Leonardo comic book. He is apparently giving away FREE TMNT prints, in addition to having other stuff for sale. E-mail me if you can snag an extra print!
Booth R8B