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SDCC 2016 :: FEAR BEAR & TMNT
SDCC 2016 :: FEAR BEAR & TMNT


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t2z – the tOkKA bootlegz :: “MONI-ONI” & “Say Everything” SKATEBOARDS (( 2016 )) **src

–>> Hey, Snapper-Keepers and Turtle Legions – happy Solar Eclipse Day, hope it ECLIPSES Tokka’s grumpy birthday. Been struggling for weeks to come up with as decent post to start this final quarter year of incredible contention off to a decent start. Especially when the final quarter of LAST year ended in such a hostile thud. And that kinda happened to everyone.

t2z - the tOkKA bootlegz :: MONI-ONI iIn the uncertain cloud of smoke many of us get lost in  — in the “War of Words”, it’s a good time for your old snapper-pal here to take stock of the good things past & present while moving forward. I’m not good with mincing cliches, but if they are true – what can ya do ??

t2z - the tOkKA bootlegz :: MONI-ONI iiThat being stated – 2016 wasn’t ALL bad. ’16 marked a pivotal year in many regards for the world, on a personal level – – i personally was given solace in some regards to the difficult path i’ve chosen to continue on into my 20th year in industry.

SDCC 2016 :: SDCC 2016 :: Gwendoline Yeo with Tokka & "MONI-ONIskateboardSpecifically with Nickelodeon’s TMNT Animation & Vocal Talent team. Two examples included here are part of that constant distribution of my work to industry talent, writers, designers, acting talents, charity causes, ect. This has to an important aspect on perspective i’m trying top take into 2018. If you reading this can get something inspirational out of this or at least something positive internally, all the better.

The deck posted above was made specifically for Gwendoline Yeo. Many know my obsession with TMNT villain lore, and  the latest FOOT CLAN addition to the animated canon is Gwendolin’s Shinigami.  Likely taking slight design influence from the FOOT CLAN MYSTICS, Shini is becoming an important foil and ally to both the Teen Turtle Team and the Foot Clan itself. All good, bad, lethal humorous, lovely, and loyal to her best friend, Karai.

Details in the first and second quarters of last year about her character were rather nil at least design wise with her general look. Tho’ SHINIGAMI is an important  type of spirit in Japanese culture and in religious beliefs. Also being made popular in Anime & Manga franchises like DEATH NOTE, these “gods of death” seem to have a very mysterious and antagonizing name, so i chose 1/2 and 1/2 portrait of a menacing ONI ( the famous Yokai of Japanese lore ) to face off against Raphael, as a menacing substitute to absence of design reference for the beautiful, funny but deadly Shini.

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t2z - the tOkKA bootlegz :: SAY EVERYTHING iiGwendoline became surprisingly enamored with her deck, and a wonderful friendship was struck. This is what it’s all about. Making people happy and helping as many as i can. I’m going to try, in the coming months to do more ground work for the Hero Initiative as well.

The second deck here was granted to friend & supporter Sean Astin, who is the recipient of many “TOKKA” works, even a couple to honor his legendary actress of a Mom. The great Patty Duke !!

SDCC 2016 ::Sean Astin with Tokka & "SAY ANYTHING" skateboard


SDCC 2016 ::Sean Astin & "SAY ANYTHING" skateboardMore, quick work examples from this years portfolio :

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t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: #FISHFACE INFERNO i

#TMNT / t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: Kickboxin' Leo i

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: USAGI year 1 iMost pieces do glow in the dark, enhanced in some shots by black lights.

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: USAGI year 1 iii

 

Other recent works include pieces again of recycled nature utilizing vintage VHS cassettes.t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: PENGUIN COMMANDO, VHS

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t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: CASEY JONES, VHSt2z - the tOkKa bootlegz :: MONA LISA, VHSIDW, Nick Animation, Varner Studios, Playmates Toys, NECA, METTAL MEGA BLOKS & then some are among Tokka’s beneficiaries.

SDCC '17 x #tOkKa

SDCC '17 x #tOkKa

SDCC '17 x #tOkKa@Regrann ? ?? @gavinhignight - " Totally floored by the awesomeness of this #handpainted #tmnt #skateboarddeck of #donVizioso by @tokka_oroku !!!" #tokka thanks so much sir!!! #teenagemutantninjaturtles #tmnt2012 #thedon #likeaturtSDCC '17 x #tOkKa
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Actress #GwendolineYeo with her #Shinigami #skateboard, her character in #Nickelodeon's #TMNT.

Gwendoline Yeo eventually did receive her legitamate Tokka designed “Shinigami “skatedeck this summer.

**In the next several hours i shall be offering your chance for a custom, recycled-art skateboard or so & hopefully one of the video cassettes for top-tier backers for Jay Lawrence’s HIGHLY in-demand TMNT ACTION FIGURE ENCYCLOPEDIA Hardcover and Softcover Kickstarter program which has under 6 days to finalize. Watch this link closely !!

 

 

Further #TMNT related crowd-funding campaigns in their final days & / or worth your time & monetary flexibility and some incredible rewards  !!::

Another TMNT comic project from the influencial & infamous A. Modeen. His non-canon TMNT, indy-comic stories, particularly this one invites back Mirage Studios talent Jim Lawson, Dan Berger & others – these hypothetical adventures are so close to the creators’ original MIRAGE canon, they become a “Hypothetical – canon” & might as well be CANON. He’s the scoop on his latest project.

From the same team that brought you the Image TMNT conclusion (Vol. 3 #24 & 25) as well as “TMNT: Odyssey” comes a brand new graphic novel. This one takes place after a couple of years after Mirage TMNT Vol. 4, with Donatello leading an excursion to the center of the universe both to save it (an unknown energy is breaking down all life on a cellular level) as well as get answers for himself, his brothers and the others in his group along the way. Answers will be had, secrets revealed and consequences will be suffered.

 

TOKKA may have missed the draw on this one, as when this post publishes, this Passion Project of TMNT & TICK alumn, Dave Garcia may be up & plumb out of juice. But it’s not like Dave to just up and keel over like a dead horse at a dried up waterin’ hole. I’ll keep you guys updated on further developments & potential re listings of this SCI-FI WESTERN Graphic Novel project, a decade in the making !! **Check out Dave’s site for more info & to read S.O.T.W. yourself !!

Join the Black Ghost and Old Man Coyote “the Trickster” on their perilous adventures. Learn why the Masked Man used silver bullets.

 

 

As usual, thanks for your patience !! I’m workin; best i can with my skeleton GGM crew to keep ya updated on the latest n’ greatest & BEST TMNT related news bits as my poor ol’ tiny dinosaurian typin’ tips can tap out on the keyboard !!

 

Ok – more later. Heysave some of that 7 day old pizza from behind the couch for me and sticka candle in it n’ wish this grizzly ol’ Snapper the Grumpiest of birthdays NEVER !! !!

 

** mumble grumble **  

 

~ t

 

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–>> Happy holidays, gang. Playing catch-up here. The final quarter of 2016 was really rough on lots of us. Here’s to may more healthy 2017, with positive\ity, love, respect for the planet and each other. I know it ain’t easy, but trying is also half of THAT battle. More reoccurring news aggregation and updates start soon. Sorry for the lapse.

 

**Here’s a special update from Randy and your friends at NECA ..

NECA :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "DONATELLO" 1990 Movie 1/4 scale / ..Twitter peek - with LEONARDO (( 2016 )) [[ Courtesy of NECA ]]

 

More later, have a peaceful night !!

 

~ t

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC ‘FOOT’ Trio :: ROCKSTEADY

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: ROCKSTEADY i

 

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–>> Finally !! PART 3 of THREE !!  Darker, metallic paints & washes enhanced ROCKSTEADY’S model. Extra camo apps on pants. Club more “studded” with real nails. Ammo Belt & GRENADE chord added over torso to emulate the classic cartoon appearance, CAR15 Assault Rifle added to Rocky’s arsenal.

Did the best i could to make this famous Retail Rhino Rabble-rouser REALLY nasty !!

 

'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS' :: 11" Movie ROCKSTEADY i (( 2016 ))

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'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS' :: 11" Movie ROCKSTEADY box ii (( 2016 ))

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'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS' :: 11" Movie ROCKSTEADY box i (( 2016 ))

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tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: ROCKSTEADY viii / .. Extra CamotOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: ROCKSTEADY v

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: ROCKSTEADY vi / ..Grenade & OLD SCHOOL AMMO BELT Bandoliers

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: ROCKSTEADY ix / ..with standard TMNT:OOTS Movie Rocksteady '16

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: BEBOP ix / ..with TMNT 'GIANT BAD BOYS' 13" ROCKSTEADY 1990

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Out now TMNT : OUT OF THE SHADOWS BLU-RAY and Digital options are available NOW !! !!   —

Highlighting the options, among the fact that all specially marked packs come with 4 TMNT Masks for the family — we also get exclusives ::

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Check out these cool graphics on the PIZZA HUT Delivery scooters recently delivering the Teens’ favourite pie in Japan !!

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Cinema Frontline JAPAN:: Translated – Jared-Krichevsky’s beautiful and crazy concept art for the Film’s Splinter, Casey, Shredder and the insane creative renderings that became the most crazy thing in ANY TMNT movie – KRANG !!

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COMICS BEAT :: Must Read  – 

INTERVIEW: Stephen Murphy opens up about fear and slivers of hope in THE PUMA BLUES and UMBRA, little bit of info on the canceled direct-to-video TMNT v.1 #1 animated adaptation

 

September, 2016
14TMNT Adventures, Vol. 12 TPB
21TMNT #62; Batman/TMNT #1 Director’s Cut; TMNT Amazing Adventures #14; TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything TPB
28TMNT Universe #2

October, 2016
05TMNT Amazing Adventures, Vol. 3 TPB;TMNT Animated, Vol. 08 TPB
12TMNT, Vol. 15: Leatherhead TPB; TMNT Universe #3
19TMNT #63

November, 2016
09Batman/TMNT Adventures #1; TMNT: The Meeting of the Mutanimals HC
16TMNT Shadows of the Past Game: April O’Neil Adventure Pack
23TMNT #64
30TMNT Universe #4; TMNT: The Kevin Eastman Notebook Series – Michelangelo HC

December, 2016
07TMNT Universe #5; TMNT New Animated Adventures Omnibus, Vol. 2 TPB
14TMNT #65; Batman/TMNT Adventures #2;TMNT: The Ultimate Comic Art Poster Book TPB

Back to toys and more fun .. 

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• The Fwoosh, funky evil photo set of Next Month’s NYCC ** NECA: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eastman & Laird Foot Clan set !! 

• Via http://www.teenagemutantninjaturtles.com/

FUNKO SPECIALTY SERIES :: CASEY JONES POP
FUNKO SPECIALTY SERIES :: CASEY JONES POP

 

TMNT   MASTER :: tmnt-operationbuild-article4x3-4

tmnt_basic_karai• More TURTLE TOY video review fun with Pixel-DAN  ::

Finally ..

Comic Book Movie ::  USAGI YOJIMBO confirmed for the Nick TMNT show.

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..more L8R G8Rz.. 

 ~ t

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC ‘FOOT’ Trio :: BEBOP

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–>> Let’s continue Tokks’s closer look  at the “NEW CLASSIC TRIO” from his personal collection. Again encouraging fans to find ways to engage with your favourite TMNT products in new and exciting ways adding a special human touch to these iconic characters that’s all your own !!  Enhanced metallic paints here on Movie Bebop, his vest & his crowbar, “FOOT CLAN” ‘buttons’ added to vest, LEATHERFACE chainsaw added as a weapon influenced by his “TMNT: MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN” boss appearance & recent comic iterations .

'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS' :: 11" Movie BEBOP i (( 2016 ))

 

'TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: OUT OF THE SHADOWS' :: 11" Movie BEBOP box (( 2016 ))

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tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: BEBOP vi / .. beady boar eyes & wet shnoz
tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: BEBOP viii / ..with standard TMNT:OOTS Movie Bebop '16

tOkKustom :: NEW CLASSIC 'FOOT' Trio :: BEBOP ix / ..with TMNT 'GIANT BAD BOYS' 13" BEBOP 1990

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SDCC :: sdcc-ic** Again, the free GGM Facebook will be a great way to connect and keep up with Tokka & the TMNT fun at SDCC ’16 , no Facebook account needed ** 

..this will help fill in the gaps with TMNT Happenings that i cannot cover here as of this typing.

If you wish you may follow **Tokka on Twitter   & / or ***Instagram ( please keep in mind these accounts are relatively uncensored tho’ i do try to watch it anymore, typical discretion is advised – all views are my own and not related to GGM of Viacom ).

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**..you may want to quickly check NECA’S SDCC Exclusive F A  in regards to the TMNT Arcade figure 4 packs.

***via Toy Ark

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) i (( 2016 ))** GGM on Facebook, Public & Free **

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**The First Turtle Figure (Color Version with Orange Mask)
By Mondo

–>> ** The first 4 editions of this figure are sold out on MONDO’s shop site & need to be purchased 3rd party at this point.

In 1983, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were doodling on napkins, playing around with an idea that initially began as a joke. Little did they know what started as a sketch, would turn into the phenomena known as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Mondo is proud to honor the history of the Turtles with a figure based on the very first illustration of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, as drawn by Kevin Eastman. Featuring 5 points of articulation, and illustration-accurate details, The First Turtle is perfect for TMNT and comic history fans alike!

This version features a color paint scheme with an orange mask.

Note: This item is a PRE-ORDER and is estimated to ship the 4th Quarter of 2015.
material: PVC
size: Approx. 6.5″

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MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) v (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) vi / ..articulation (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) vii (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) viii / ..with Original Playmates MICHELANGELO '88 (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) ix / ..with NECA B+W Comic MICHELANGELO 2008 (( 2016 ))

MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) x / ..with Playmates 11" Battle Shell SHREDDER 2014 (( 2016 ))MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) xi / .. vs. Playmates 11" Battle Shell SHREDDER 2014 (( 2016 ))

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MONDO; Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; THE FIRST TURTLE (ORANGE MASK EDITION) xii (( 2016 ))

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As promised, this post will be largely designated to comics ::

IDW :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #50 // Cover RE Hero Initiative A - "HERMAN & Mondo Gecko; Peace & War" by tOkKa (( 2016 ))

Tokka’s MUTANIMALS cover for the 100 project will be featured at this show..i’ve lighh

COMIC FEST 2013 :: LANGDON FOSS & TOKKA

You may remember Langdon Foss’s IDW TMNT #20 Cover – Bobby, Tom and crew incorporated Langdon’s “KRANG MECH” design on the cover into the story-line of Krang’s war with the Neutrinos as the giant robotic-holographic BRAIN-Beast attacked Zak & the Turtles.

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

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Foss’s design is now has been utilized in last week’s TMNT:MUTANTS IN MANHATTAN big video game release & is now known as MEGA KRANG !! 

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  • Bebop and ROcksteady 1 variantTMNT ENTITY :: 

My artist buddy Timothy Lim (Ninjaink) and I have done some officially licensed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirts and merch designs before, but this is our first foray into the TMNT comics!  This is our variant cover for TMNT: Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything! #1.We did this as a joint venture with Heroes & Fantasies (San Antonio’s largest comic shop) and the Palladium IMAX theater (hence the movie parody; you can guess the source material).  The cover will be released on June 1st.  Tim will be at the Palladium IMAX in San Antonio on June 4th for a signing, coinciding with the release of TMNT: Out of the Shadows.  (Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, I won’t be able to make the signing.)If you can’t make it to Heroes & Fantasies or the Palladium IMAX, then Tim will be selling copies directly via the Ninjaink Facebook page.  Just shoot him a PM and he can hook you up.

It was a lot of fun; thanks to the guys at IDW and Nickelodeon who approved the design and were such good sports for the parody! —

..or order form HEROES & FANTASIES

May, 2016

25TMNT Amazing Adventures: Carmelo Anthony Special; TMNT Amazing Adventures #10; Batman/TMNT #2 4th printing; Batman/TMNT #3 3rd printing; Batman/TMNT #4 2nd printing

June, 2016
01TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #1
08TMNT Amazing Adventures #11; TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #2; TMNT Color Classics: The Works, Vol. 5 HC
15TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #3; TMNT Villains Collection HC
22TMNT #59; TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #4
29TMNT Bebop & Rocksteady Destroy Everything #5

July, 2016
06TMNT Animated, Vol. 08 TPB
13TMNT Amazing Adventures #12; Deviations TPB; TMNT Amazing Adventures, Vol. 2 TPB
20TMNT #60
27TMNT: The Kevin Eastman Notebook Series – Raphael HC

August, 2016
10TMNT Amazing Adventures #13; TMNT: The IDW Collection, Vol. 3 HC
17Batman/TMNT HC; TMNT #61
24TMNT Universe #1; TMNT Shadows of the Past Game

 

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Aaron Morales’s “Henchmen Forever. Forever? Forever Ever. Forever Ever?”

.. more Tokka-TURTLE toy  insanity & more next post !!

 

~ t