LEE’S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / “TOY FAIR 2004” , ‘TMNT – 2k3 Peek’ (( March 2004 ))

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek'  (( March 2004 ))

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–>> A handful of unproduced prototypes, or at least drastically altered figures to the extent of their final manufactured form appear on this spread. A rare look at a few of them.

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek'  (( March 2004 ))

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LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 36 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "QUARRY" early prototype (( March 2004 ))

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–>> The paint on Quarry’s prototype is pretty cool, this is similar to an effect of what was finally produced OVER a year later than when it was originally to be released. I recall a “spitting” action feature announced for this toy. That was not realized on the final figure. I’m not sure if i recall an actual prototype showing that feature. This photo doesn’t seem to show it at all. The proto’s visual is much better ascetically than the final figure.

 

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "FOOT MYSTICS" unproduced prototypes  (( March 2004 ))

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 Obviously the same sculpt, only the FOOT FIRE MYSTIC was made for whatever reason.

The more ambitious customizer could hypothetically obtain 3 more Fire Mystic toys and repaint them accordingly. These guys eventually would “manifest” in the MIRAGE comic books.

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - "SPACE HOPPIN' RAPHAEL" early prototype  (( March 2004 ))

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This EARLY prototype of the ‘Space Hoppin’ Raph’ toy is a more accurate to what appeared in the TMNT 2k3 T.V. show than what was actually manufactured and put into stores. These were the Teens’ stolen TRICERATON space suits in the show, you can see the suit’s “tail” in the back of the toy. The actual manufactured Space Hoppers

 

LEE'S TOY REVIEW #xx, pg. 37 / "TOY FAIR 2004" , 'TMNT - 2k3 Peek' - Unproduced Mouser 6-pack  (( March 2004 ))

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 No single carded 6-pack of April’s little robot “friends” was produced for this line. However multiple Mousers would come packed in one of the S.W.A.T. multi-figure/vehicle packs in the mid-aughts.

The Nick TMNT line does have a Multi-pack of Mousers.

 

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NY TOYFAIR ’15 COVERAGE continues, oi !!  ::

COWABUNGA CORNER :: TMNT-Colorforms-travel90COLORFORMS RETURN WITH TMNT ,interview !! 

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Finally, special thank you to new ally of GGM, the WHITEFOOTSOLDIER ::

LoyalSUBJECTSxTMNTw2 peek

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GRUNTS #1 :: “THE LESSON” – A TALE OF THE TRICERATON MARINES (( 1987 ))

GRUNTS #1 :: "THE LESSON" - A TALE OF THE TRICERATON MARINES pg.1 (( 1987 ))

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–>> In honour of Veteran’s Day & Week, i’ve uploaded from GRUNTS #1 :: “THE LESSON” – A TALE OF THE TRICERATON MARINES (( 1987 )) .. and ONLY that single, classic story from Mirage’s ’87 anthropomorphic war-anthology one-shot.

Pencils/ script / story by Peter Laird

Inks by Ryan Brown

Letters by Steve Lavigne

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One of my all-time favourite Peter Laird side-stories. ::

GRUNTS #1 :: "THE LESSON" - A TALE OF THE TRICERATON MARINES pg.1 (( 1987 )) ** For your convenience in reading, i’ve given the entire story it’s very own set on the t2z – flickr. **

During a rest break from combat in the dirty barracks within the ZOGNEB ARZAK SYSTEM the overzealous ZAD and a small band of his fellow, young Triceraton Marines are gloating about their strength & might and the weakness of their mammalian enemies.

Ol’ Sergeant Zule soon puts a stop to the brave but naive bands’ smugness with a tale about when he was young Triceraton Marine and a vicious encounter & the hard lesson learned from facing an enemy mammalian URSID.

GRUNTS #1 ::  spot ad ..art by Peter Laird  (( 1987 ))

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** GRUNTS #1

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and all related characters ©2013 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles®, including Raphael®, Michelangelo®, Leonardo®, Donatello®, and April O’Neil® are registered trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Based on characters and comic books created by Peter A. Laird, Kevin B. Eastman.

** Hypothetical 4kids TMNT DVD s.3 & 4 by L.F. Garcia **

LF Garcia !!

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–>> Don’t get your hopes up, but don’t give ’em up. Unlike FUNIMATION , THEY GAVE UP on the 4kids TURTLES hardcopy DVD releases a few years back after **season 2, part two. BOOOOO !! >:O

That didn’t stop ***LF Garcia from being inspired by this conundrum and flexing his design muscles.

His custom “hypothetical” DVD covers for the never officially released ( well at least not yet, time will tell ) Seasons 3 & 4 of the show are actually really cool !!

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Veteran’s Day 2012

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE (( 2005 ))

General Blanque w/ Cap :: Season 2 { "Turtles in Space Part One -  The   Fugitoid"  } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE .. card backer (( 2005 ))

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GENERAL BLANQUE
Military leader of the Federation!

This Federation General is known as “Battle-ready Blanque” – why? He always keeps an array of hand weapons nearby, his highly trained Federation troops stand ready for instant deployment and his war budget is nearly as limitless as his ambition! His goals? Stealing the Transmat teleportal and going to war against his most powerful enemies – the Triceratons!

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES::  BAXTER ROBOT .. card backer i (( 2006 ))

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–>> Most all the the villains from this era of TMNT figs had the same cool but generic “Shredder & the bad guys” graphic background on the card even if they weren’t necessarily affiliated with the Foot Clan. Be it Bishop, Blanque, Baxter or whomever.

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE i (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE ii (( 2005 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE v (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE iii (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE iv (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE vii / ..with  Commander Mozar (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE viii / ..with  Commander Mozar &  "Fugitoid" Collector Figure  (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE ix / ..with  Commander Mozar FACE OFF  (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE x / .. grabs Honeycutt  (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xi / "You're coming with me, Professor !!"  (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xii (( 2005 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: GENERAL BLANQUE xiii / DRILL (( 2005 ))