-->> ..Courtesy of Steve Murphy ..


Round-up to follow.
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Tokka, You Rock!

Tokka, You Rock!
Originally uploaded by TMNT25

-->> ..hey, Gang..

con this year was fast, furious, and as usual insane.

Takin' COn- hardcore is just my style, for years it's also been my major source 'JOB SEEKING' ( you know how bad Snapper has wanted forever to get stuck out of this rut he's been in and it just is not ever easy. Bein' stuck in your terrible2z and and wanting so bad to make a difference in one's life and in the world are entirely different things. So much hard effort and a whirlwind schedule has made this short, &special little time exceptionally emotional, intense, memorable and hopefully worthwhile.

Let me catch up to things here as i am slowly recovering from a fast flight and a quick trip , get myself together, and gear up to help Mikey's celebrate the biggest TMNT Shellebration year ever !!

Special thanks to Rob @ **Peppercom (( ** Click here for his offical TMNT Flick R Account !! )) !!

I was thrilled to meet you and your Bunga Crew !! you guys had allot killer energy and worked so hard to make the CON so much fun for all !!

Thanks again , guys !!

I'll be back to blog in a bit, Tokkie -
pokies .

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SHELL-EBRATE: MIRAGE STUDIOS AND 4KIDS ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCH WEBSITE FOR TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES®

25^TH ANNIVERSARY AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

TMNT25.com is Official Fan Destination for 25^th Anniversary

Shell-ebration News, One-of-a-Kind Prizes, Rare Collectibles

and a Special Look at 25 Years of Turtle Power

SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2008 – Mirage Studios, Inc. and 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. announce the launch of an exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) Website, created for the fans who have made everyone’s favorite heroes in a half-shell a staple in pop culture for a quarter of a century. TMNT25.com, unveiled today at Comic-Con International, is the official destination for the Turtle’s 25^th Anniversary Shell-ebration in 2009. Fans will have the opportunity to register on the site to receive up-to-the-minute 25^th Anniversary information and locations for special events, as well as the chance to win rare collectibles and prizes and much more, via the downloadable Turtles widget.

In addition to the launch of the site at Comic-Con, show attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-Shell-ebration Sweepstakes, which they can enter by collecting stamps on a specially crafted TMNT25 passport at several participating partner booths: (4Kids Entertainment/TC Digital Games LLC (Booth #3351), uclick LLC (Booth #1217), and National Entertainment Collectibles Association (NECA) (Booth #4345). Once all the stamps are collected and the passport tear-sheet is handed in, fans are entered to win a number of special prizes including a signed NECA TMNT collectible toy set, a Raphael costume from Disguise, Inc. and a mobile phone from uclick.

Additionally, by participating in the pre-Shell-ebration Sweepstakes, fans will be automatically entered in an online TMNT Cyber Sweepstakes, where they will have the chance to win rare copies of Gobbledygook, the limited Mirage Studios comic series which previewed the Turtles back in 1984, each signed by Turtles co-creators Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman.

“Launching the TMNT25 Website is an exciting first step for Mirage Studios in the multi-faceted Shell-ebration of our historic milestone,” said Gary Richardson, CEO of Mirage Studios. “This will be the go-to place for our fans to log on to reminisce in Turtles’ multi-media history, as well as receive the latest news on all the exciting anniversary initiatives in which they can participate.”

Peppercom, a strategic communications agency, and its experiential marketing division, Peppercommotions, will manage www.TMNT25.com, as well as the various Shell-ebration events.

“We’re confident that the TMNT25 Website will help generate a strong buzz for fans and serve as an important promotional resource for Turtles’ licensees, partners and retailers,” said Rosalind Nowicki, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Licensing, 4Kids Entertainment. “The Shell-ebration will bring back nostalgic memories, as well as create exciting new experiences for TMNT fans of all ages.”

Throughout 2008 and 2009, the TMNT25 team will host several interactive initiatives for fans during the action-packed anniversary, including nationwide tours, events and activities including “Galabungas” – TMNT-style parties in key U.S. cities – to celebrate the TMNT phenomenon throughout the years; and a mobile reunion tour that will travel across the country bringing families and friends together to participate in TMNT-themed events.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles made their world premiere in May 1984, in a comic book created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman and published and distributed by Mirage Studios. A hugely successful TV series quickly followed, along with three successful theatrical films. In 2003, the Turtles were re-introduced to a new generation through a fresh animated television series, a CGI-animated theatrical movie and new merchandising program. The 25^th year of TMNT will provide fans with radical, new, stimulating opportunities to experience the Turtles.

-->> S D C C time , again !!



I'll check in as i can and as events unfold !!



N' i'm off .. >v<

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Orange Geletin Dessert - 1991

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Orange Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig

"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
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-->> Thanks, Jason .. so so much !!

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Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Strawberry Geletin Dessert - 1991

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Strawberry Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig

"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
* *

-->> !! !!

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Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Lime Geletin Dessert - 1991

Nabisco Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT - Royal Ooze Lime Geletin Dessert - 1991
Originally uploaded by JasonLiebig

"This series of posts are dedicated to my Flickr pal, tOkKa. Hope he likes these.

Coming from the early 90's, are these Royal "Ooze" gelatin desserts. Fun stuff, though the flavors could have been a little more creative I think. Still, just getting a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jell-O type product is pretty neat. "

-- Jason Liebig
* *

-->> !! !!

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" Having a Cowabunga Time with Tales of the TMNT's Tristan Jones! "


Greg @ BludNET interviews the Trist-man about TALES #s 36 , 50 ..and beyond !!


** The Fun starts here !!

** Full View


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-->> Somewhere ..Out on Moo Mesa ..
the Turtles n' the ' Real ' C.O.W.-Boys ..face a fake one ..


and a " REAL " evil UTROM !!


**


Tales of the TMNT #52
Ship Date: November, 2008


Format: 32 B&W pages, full color cover, standard size comic


Retail Price: $3.25

|Cover art by Dario Brizuela and Steve Lavigne; script by Steve Murphy, art by Dario Brizuela


"The Crystal At the Heart of the World" - In this, the third part of a long-spanning 4-issue story arc, the TMNT once again team-up with the Wild West C.O.W.Boys of Moo Mesa, but this time the circumstances are more dire, with the fate of the C.O.W.Boys' world at stake, a fate with potential cosmic-wide repercussions! Guest-starring a certain bovine visitor from the "Archie TMNT" universe!




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TMNT v. The Monkey King (( 1990s !!? ))
Originally uploaded by tOkKa

-->> .. ** " FULL VIEW " ** ..



Translation provided by ** Leo of TMNT LEGEND ..


.. Image Source unknown ..



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-->> ..courtesy of Vaughn M.


"I got word today from Neca today about when the figures will go on sale thanks to Dan Berger of the official TMNT site.
I know allot of people have been wanting this information so I hope you find it helpful.


"The plan is 1 per person selling on preview night and on Thursday. We have Kevin signing from 2-4pm on Thursday. There is a good chance the TMNT set will be sold out in advance on Kevin's appearance."
So - getting there early seems to be imperative.


Once again big thanks to Dan for the help on getting the word to the fans!"



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OK, story of my life.. as reported here first, ..gonna go and kill the rumour last. Hoo boi.








"Sorry to quash the rumor - and contrary to the statement placed on Playmates Toys' website here - a second CGI TMNT movie is not in the works from Mirage and Imagi. Why someone from Playmates would put up such an unconfirmed and misleading statement is beyond me.



UPDATE. Playmates will shortly be changing their posted statement to this:



Following the success of the TMNT theatrical release in 2007, Mirage Licensing is in negotiation with several companies about a new TMNT movie for release in 2010.



Now THAT is a rumor I can wholeheartedly confirm (although it's more likely to be early 2011). ;) " --Steve Murphy



-->> .. sorry to get anybody's hopes up ( just don't give it up ..things are still in the works ).



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TMNT 2010 Live - Action movie ..note





-->> !!


- Via **Playmates TMNT site ..
You may wanna check the site out. Tons of new info including TMNT Back to the Sewer, Minis, & ' GLOBAL MUTANTS '




- *** Vaughn has also offered a comprehensive ** HTML Listing on his blog in case you don't want to go to Playmate's fancy site.


- **** Also check out his round-up of the small synopsis of TMNT- B T T S, again in case you don't want to go to Playmates !!










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-->> Vaughn told me to remind people that i saw the M.M. Don and Mikey Playsets at Wal-mart the other night.

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-->> Courtesy of V.Michael .. ::


"So reports came in last week that a new line of Playmates TMNT figures was released in the California area at Toys R Us, well I'm happy to announce one week later they've reached the East Coast here in Pittsburgh,PA.
Well Turtles themselves have arrived but the 2 bad guys a Mole Man & a winged Spider Creature where nowhere to be seen, trust me I looked all over the isle. It's such a shame because those where the 2 I'm interested in, but I must admit that some of these while simple movie figures with outfits sculpted over them are really cool especially Mikey for once which is shocking.



I must apologize for the bad photos they had been taken with my cell phone as I do not plan to buy these. I give this entire lineup of figures 6 Shells out of a possible 10 shells, because it's almost there in the coolness factor and with interesting and detailed bad guys but the turtles just aren't there yet. I'm still sticking to my thought that the new Mini-Mutant line is where it's at, if only they put that much care into the large line."






-- The following courtesy of Steve Murphy ::


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/2669162616_c2f7fd407d.jpg


@ http://flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2669162616/



http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2669162608_afab94d417.jpg


@ http://flickr.com/photos/terrible2z/2669162608/





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-->> ..quick Sunday Round-up !!
**





-- ** Official TMNT site updates about the ' Books of the Future' ..( and a suprize announcement about a certain ' Cowlick ') !!

















-- The following courtesy of Steve Murphy ::



"Been a long strange week here at Mirage: loads of product approvals; tons of product samples (65 boxes from Playmates alone; haven't had a chance to open a single one yet); two partial days of movie sequel related meetings (no, nothing set in stone, nor anything that can be shared); and a big problem at Chinese customs (as follows).



As you may know from reading this and Peter Laird's blog, Pete agreed to sign and do a head sketch on 500 postcard-sized inserts for NECA's exclusive SDCC TMNT black and white 4-pack, said cards to be inserted into the packaging of each set. Apparently the cards are stuck at Chinese customs and unable to be inserted into the packages in time for SDCC, so NECA had to go through the process of getting another 500 cards printed and overnighted here to Mirage, where Pete obligingly took a break from playing with his new toy in order to sign and draw head sketches on them all. Now the cards are being overnighted back to NECA for insertion into the figure packs, but on US soil, not Chinese. Everything should now be all set for San Diego."



- ..and be sure to check out the cool TMNT Passports available at this years S D Con !! (( **Click Here ))













-- Via **Rosemary and Hans ..


" Check out this awesome, homemade TMNT manhole cover that Hans made!


Here's what Hans has to say about it:



' My name is Hans and I've been an avid Turtle fan since the 80s. With the 25th Anniversary coming up I'm redecorating one of my bedrooms. I've come up with some great ideas and thought I'd just share one with you and anyone who would be interested if you decided to post it. If you look at the attached file, I made a custom mahole cover out of plywood, woodburning, paint, and plenty of free time. It took a couple days and the pics dont do justice. I'd recommend it as a fun craft project, plus it looks great on display. I only recommend patience and safety with the saw and woodburning! .. '






** You can take a look at the progress pictures of the manhole cover here. I think it's just fantastic! " -- Rose



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-->> ..10 months of chaos & a change in direction and a marathon week to complete the final 3 parts of Spaze Caze's battle with the twisted - teddy, The StiTchez. Now the massive adventure of the world's most misunderstood underground Invader is complete.

The following will take you to the original adventure pages for each chapter on t2z, followed by links for the exact same art on DA & FlickR for alternative viewing for those that cannot handle the monsterous terrible2z format. ::


'The StiTchez too :: pt.2 - SHANK..'

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..


-- -- -- --

'The StiTchez too :: pt.3 - Passemeterie ..'

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..


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' Spaze Caze :: The Endless Epilogues / stigmatatron '

- On t2z @ **Click here..

- On FlickR @ ***Click Here ..

- On DA @ ****Click Here ..

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-->> .. baby, looks who's back !! Karai ..( got it ?! ) ..takes the spot-light on **4Kids' official TMNT blog this week !!


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-->> **Ok forums are back ..!!



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-->> .. Forums are buggin' again. Seems that the cannot connect to the database. I've forwarded the problem to Mikey, hopefully we'll be able to get the issue diagnosed and fixed soon !! Thanks for your patience, folks.



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.. have a good 4 , EVERYONE !! ..

-->> ..Before ya get ' BACK TO THE SEWER ' ..
ya better check back with the enemy and remember what they've been up to.. ( which is allot of NO good ).




** The Foot also have a new ' face ' as well.. as they become thefocus of this week's 4kids TMNT Blog !!






--
Danny B. @ the official TMNT's dot COM ::


Yikes! Finally posted the previews for "Tales of the TMNT" **#47 and
***#48.

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-->> Today we'll spotlight Squid Kids Ink. and the work of Jason Bischoff & Nate.. ::


"My friend Jason and his business partner (and ex-Playmates sculptor) Nate have a start-up called **Squid Kids Ink. Their site-in-progress features some sculpts of the TMNT here that were rejected by Mirage back in 2006 or so." --Steve Murphy..



.. a classic style with a twist, all their own S.K.I. ..


Check out these beautiful ' animated ' Ultimate Raphael pics that were sent to me a few years ago !! And be sure to see their impressive work after the jump !! ::
















** Squid Kids Ink. is right here !! **



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