“Look at Krang” ..art by DAVE GARCIA (( 2013 ))

"Look at Krang" ..art by DAVE GARCIA (( 2013 ))

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–>> Related notes ::

WALMART s.3 preview

 

NICK TMNT MOVIE SITE

  • In case ya missed it, ( Tokka did, I’m pathetic — )

**Nick’s OWN TMNT MOVIE SITE**

~ t

TOY FAIR ’14 ROUND UP 2 & the Drippy Cost of “LEAKED IMAGES”

KID ROBOT x TMNT

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–>> With Toy Fair wrapped up for another year; TMNT made a massive presence in the showrooms unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Round 2 hi-lights include ::

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 2014 Toy Fair;Tokka's fave hi-lights - 48"   MY SIZE 'MICHELANGELO' FIGURE vii  (( 2014 )) [[  Courtesy of figures.com ]]
***You won’t believe JAKKS Pacific’s 4 foot Michelangelo figure !!***

  • TAKARA TOMY ARTS :: Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ;   ニンジャタートルズTrading Figures peek i (( 2014 )) [[  Courtesy of Hobby Search, via TNI ]]TAKARA TOMY TMNT Trading toys

*** TNI ***

TMNT: Jay Cochran – 2014.02.10
“Shown.. are new images for the TakaraTomy ARTS Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trading Figures. These figures stand about 5 centimeters/2″ tall and feature a good amount of articulation. All four Turtles will see release and include their signature weapons. Look for them to be released in May 2014 for 300 yen each.”


**Tokka predicts these JAPAN EXCLUSIVE capsule toys to be REALLY HOT, well it’s obvious if the pre-order on BBTS has already completely sold-out.
At least the pre-order page give you a look at price ranges for North America.

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SNEEKIN' A PEEKEarlier in the week, Tokka was kindly asked to remove a link to unauthorized Paramount TMNT Movie product photos from Toy Fair. A polite conversation came up about the ramifications of the leaked info, and leaks in general.

 Security was pretty tight at TMNT movie section of PLAYMATES’S showroom and ZERO photos were to be taken in ANY capacity of the product.  But again, someone did go rouge and snapped some pix anyway. that further set the Web on fire. In some instances.. it is way to late.

To paraphrase an old JOE ROGAN character quote ::

“Taking images off the internet is like taking pee out of  swimming pool; once it’s in there ..IT’s IN THERE.”

And even before the interwebs .. the “NEED TO KNOW” by fans, gossip columnists, Hollywood journalists or have you — that was out there trying to get access to insider info & sneak peeks of the latest projects on peoples’ favourite films and projects. The ‘Net just increases tenfold.

And while every other Angry NERD video blogger, toy reviewer,forum member, or Geeky website guy wants to be the first with the latest images from the set of the Film, or to give fans access to images we just aren’t supposed to see til’ later  – – like it or not.. :: there’s a dark side to all of this.

Keeping control of “LEAKED” info is gonna speculative at best when a big company rolls out a big production if be TMNT movies or any other big production say like Star Wars or Transformers. Whatever; the companies do their best to keep an eye on what the public can see early on and what they don’t want the public to see.

With controversial choices in producers and directors, miscommunication on story elements ( remember the “TURTLES ARE ALIENS” bit ?? ),  unspecified but opinionated verbal descriptions of the movie designs – – fans’ curiosities have been on edge for quite awhile now. Noone can totally blame the passionate TMNT fanbase that genuinely cares about the property that so influenced their childhoods and continues to inspire new generations as well as the “ORIGINALS” exposed to the Turtles who are now grown-ups.

 

Megan Fox and Alan Ritchson

But what it boils down to is the backlash on the little guys ; I.E. the companies producing the licensed products tied to the film like PLAYMATES’s workers and the like. And in the end it stalls the release of said products and actually THE FILM ITSELF. People just trying to do their job are getting the brunt of the heat from PARAMOUNT when images of product are put online. and ultimately all the image leaks can and WILL cost people their jobs and will lead the production company to clamp down and trust the fanbase LESS in the future as time goes on. This will create more tension between the studios and fans and just will not bode well at all for anyone with each and every big budget project as the studio just won’t trust people to not share things they aren’t supposed to. They’ll clamp down more and more for the sake of damage control.

While i’m on the soapbox, for full disclosure within’ the nature of the argument; this very website did publish SOME of the same set and children’s costume images in “LEAKED” released a number of weeks back – so i don’t think that makes us any better or less guilty than anyone else. The damage Paramount didn’t want to happen has been done. If you CAN call it that; i don’t know fully. Some people are very opinionated about the designs so far and are pretty negative in some cases. But just as many are applauding the designs and are very excited about the release of the new film.

I don’t have the answers to the conundrum of this day and age when what’s ethical, moral, the freedom of speech, the need to know, the fandoms and the internet create negative ripple effects on those behind the scenes and ultimately  those effects on the fans in general.

But as stated; like it or not – there are major ramifications of “breaking the rules”; yes TOKKA IS FINE TO TALK .. i admit that. It’s a tough balance all of this. Leaking info in regards to a big film like the TMNT reboot can have some real-life damage once the fandom gets its hands on the things too early.

Caught by the Foot.

Maybe there’s some lessons to be learned here, maybe the production company can share select information on a more controlled and progressive manner instead of being very secretive and seemingly alienating fans. I just don’t know.

I do think ALL OF THIS is something to think about on all ends especially if it’s going to cause real harm such as costing someone their job.

A very difficult topic, but it’s one that’s rarely discussed it seems as freedom of speech & protecting a franchise’s important aspects and assets conflict. That really does need to change. But ” how ” is the main question.

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xli // .. with '91 T.D. TOSSIN' LEO (( 2013 ))

 

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–>> Minor, touch-ups and vintage add-ons to match the prototypes OF THE CLASSICS ‘BOP & ROCKY a little bit better & enhance the figures. For some reason, i only painted one side of each of ‘circles & stripes’ on each of Bebop’s shoes. I may go back and change that later.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } i (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Puck touch-ups } iii // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

Added to the customization : the ORIGINAL 1988 Rocksteady Manhole Cover Shield accessory, touched-up ..works relatively well with the Classics Rocky.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } v // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

Minor tough-ups on grenade pin, and light-metallic on boots. Really small details.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } vi // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } vii // ROCK's Retro-Mutagen Machine Gun & Turtle Carver Machete  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } viii // ROCK's '88 Manhole Cover Shield  (( 2013 ))

The metallic touch-ups on ROCKY’s vintage ’88 Manhole Cover Shield look adequate.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } ix // ROCK's display base  (( 2013 ))

Touch-ups on ROCKY & Bebop’s display bases. Originally it was just a one-toned grey colour. The Turtle’s Classics bases at least had a light wash – ‘Bop and Rock’s didn’t – – so i changed it.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xi // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xiii // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

Gentle silver high-lights in hardened punk sunglasses eyelets, sparkling violet Mohawk. Studs on bracelets painted.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xiv // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xv // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xvi //  Bop's Turtle Shell Drill & '88 Knife  (( 2013 ))

The ORIGINAL Bebop ’88 Knife works great with the CLASSICS Bebop.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xvii //  Bop's display base  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xviii //  "DURR" --   (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxi //  'Bop picks  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xx //  ROCKY aims  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxii //  ..turtle-skeet shootin'  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxiv //  ..en gar'DUH  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxv //  ..SHELL DRILL ATTACK  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxvi //  ..'Bop with '07 NIGHTWATCHER "STUNT RIDER" Motorcycle  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxvix //   ..'Bop with '07 NIGHTWATCHER "STUNT RIDER" Motorcycle  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxi // ..Rocky with '93 Technodrome Scout Vehicle  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiii // ..Rocky with '88 Rocksteady  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiii // ..Rocky with '93 MUTATIONS Rocksteady (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiv // ..Rocky with '90 "GIANT SIZE" BAD BOYS 13" Rocksteady (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxv // ..'Bop with '88 Bebop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxvi // ..'Bop with '93 MUTATIONS Bebop (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxvii // ..'Bop with '90 "GIANT SIZE" BAD BOYS 13"  Bebop (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxix // .. with '89 KRANG (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xl // .. with '07 TMNT movie Shredder (( 2013 ))

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DUH & YOUSE iiDUH & YOUSE iii

DUH & YOUSE iv

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Related notes ::

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  • More new movie related images ripping up the internet via the Tokyo Toy show, an anonymous photographer and Rich W. Supposedly there’s a small peek at Splinter in the lower right hand corner of the poster image. You have to look really hard.

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  • TMNT- PEZ 2014 peekQuick peek of the brand-new revised TMNT PEZ dispensers based off Ciro & crew’s designs from the Nick Show. Due in July in North America & August in European markets.

~ t

‘GENERAL KRANG’S PERSONAL DIMENSION X TRANSPORT’ art by Langdon Foss (( 2013 ))

GENERAL KRANG'S PERSONAL DIMENSION X TRANSPORT art by Langdon Foss (( 2013 ))

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** The art of Langdon Foss **

COMIC FEST 2013 :: LANGDON FOSS

COMIC FEST 2013 :: LANGDON FOSS  & TOKKA

IDW :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES  #20; COVER RI - "KRANG MECH" art by Langdon Foss (( 2013 ))

..singed by Langdon .. Langdon, Bobby Curnow & Tom Waltz

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–>> The story apparently goes :  Bobby, TOM and crew liked Langdon’s Mobius-esque “KRANG MECH” alternate cover so much .. Langdon’s design was incorporated into TMNT #20’s story. The Krang Mech attacked the Neutrino forces lead by Raphael and Zak.

~ t

DOLLAR TREE :: “ALIEN” ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan i (( 2012 ))

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–>> As TURTLE fans know, crazy Alien epidemics have been all the rage for Don and the rest of the teens since near DAY 1.. so the media’s just gonna need to realize it’s nothin’ new.

"TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ADVENTURES" #49.. cover art by Chris Allan & Ryan Brown  (( 1993 ))

DOLLAR TREE’s “ALIEN ACTION FIGURES” aren’t necessarily the answer to Steve Murphy’s mysterious and freaky “SONS OF SILENCE” from the good ol’ TMNTA of the ’90s..

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xx // .. with TMNT Classics Don '12 (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan ii (( 2012 ))DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan iv (( 2012 ))

..however, if ya let Tokka “PROBE” your brain for just a little bit – maybe he can help you come up with an oddball play option for your collection that comes kinda close. Well maybe – maybe not.

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan vi // ..card backer (( 2012 ))

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DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan vii (( 2012 ))

One part creepy, one part crappy, maybe a little cute, maybe a little ugly, but absolutely cheap !!

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan viii (( 2012 ))DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan ix (( 2012 ))

Available for a little over a year now at Dollar Tree stores, and apparently still available at some of them .. these big-eye, big-head..but-ugly buggers with the somewhat menacing looking blasters & unused battery compartments are only articulated at the neck and arms. But again for a buck ..these bugs are super affordable

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan x // ..unused, empty battery back  (( 2012 )) DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xi (( 2012 ))

Far as i can tell, only 2 variants of the same mold exist; green and tan. However, in similar packaging & slimmer scale are two-packs of “Ninja Aliens” using similar generic male body molds for Dollar Tree’s Power Ranger & Wrestling toy knock-offs but with Spider-man like heads.

"NINJA" ALIEN ACTION FIGURES

If ya got a penchant like Tokka does for all things weird & bootleg-like these guts may be up you’re alley. Whadda ya got to loose for only a buck ??!

 

~ t

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xii (( 2012 ))DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xiii (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xv  // ..with NICK Donatello '12 (( 2012 ))DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xvi  // ..with KRANG '89 (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xvii //..with COMMANDER MOZAR '04  (( 2012 ))DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xviii // .. with TMNT Classics Raph & Leo '12  (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xix // .. with TMNT Classics Raph  '12 (( 2012 ))

DOLLAR TREE :: "ALIEN" ACTION FIGURE; Green & Tan xxi (( 2012 ))