TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE’S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY (( 1991 )), #RiseOfTheTMNT news round-up, ect.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY i (( 1991 ))

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MIKE’S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY (( 1991 ))

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–>> Don’t worry ..GGM’s still hummin’ along into 2018 – so happy belated NEW YEAR everyone!! Kinda the case with only two-full time staff-members. Meh  – complaining is for dumm-dumms. Feature posts will be the name of the game for the foreseeable future at least from Tokka. I was recently  granted a few more keys to our social media kingdom by the out founder which will get far more frequent updates than the main GGM.

https://twitter.com/GoGreenMachine
https://twitter.com/GoGreenMachine

** GGM TWITTER – Tokka is now frequently updating & in full control of the  GoGreenMachine.org Twitter handle !! !! ** 

*** GGM on Facebook, Follow & like or just check it out. This facebook page is always open and free to the public with frequent #TMNT updates !! Always hoppin’ and fills in the gaps between the long breaks in updates we”ve been havin’ here. ***

 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns i (( 1991 ))

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Whatever the case may be, the GGM site is an important part of the news aggrigate fan base here, and this update has been about 6 months in the making so enjoy !!

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Mike’s Kowabunga Surf Buggy

The Dune-drivin’, Sand-Surfin’ Beach Machine

Whoa, dude! Grab your board and slip into some skimpy shorts, cuz Mike’s takin’ his Kowabunga Surf Buggy to blue heaven, curl city, water wonderland – you know, the beach. Strap yourself in and take the most radical ride of your young life as Mike drives off dunes and skids in sand. But don’t worry, the sand skiddin’ traction tires never lose their grip. And with the reciprocatin’ surfboard bumper, bumps bite it before you ride it. While Raph fires on the Foot with the soakin’ soda can machine guns, you can chill it, and snag yourself a sand snack or some frozen fire power from the chillin’ ammo chest. What if the Foot don’t fall, you say? Well, keep it cool, cuz if Raph don’t fizz ’em, then you can slam and jam ’em with the detachable spiked beach ball bomb. And to end your bodacious day at the beach, you can watch Mike waste some waves on the Surf Buggy’s wave wackin’ super surfboard. Kowabunga, Dudes!

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY ..box ii (( 1991 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY ..box iii (( 1991 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY ..box iv (( 1991 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY ..box, 'PETER PANDA' CHILDREN'S PALACE price tag (( 1991 ))

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‘PETER PANDA’ CHILDREN’S PALACE price tag

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY ..instructions (( 1991 ))

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TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns vi (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns vii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns viii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns ix (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns x (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns xi (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns xii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns xiii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / .."Detachable Wave Wackin' Super Surfboard" i (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / .."Detachable Wave Wackin' Super Surfboard" ii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns ii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns iii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY .. turns iv (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / ..vs. NECA SDCC '17 Foot Bot (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / ..beach buggin' i (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / ..beach buggin' ii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / ..beach buggin' iii (( 1991 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: MIKE'S KOWABUNGA SURF BUGGY / ..beach buggin' iv (( 1991 ))

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Let’s cut to the chase so i can get this out of the way, “RISE OF THE TMNT” is all the talk GOOD AND BAD of coarse on the interwebs. I’ll discuss this past week’s leak briefly i can and elaborate a bit of what i personally know.

  • The “Tumbling Turtle” Tumblr blog released this supposed licencing expo cell pic that kinda weren’t supposed to release. Tokka had seen this  a couple months back but remained quiet as i was still trying to process how i would phrase what i have learned about the Toonier Andy Suriano inspired designs of the new show. In the end i was specifically trying to time it out as long as possible as to not get in the way of the official NICKELODEON reveal and to not get anyone in trouble ( . and for respect of the Nickelodeon group whom i have to high regards for at this point, sorry). This person has been trying to pry as much info as they could out of me for a number of months now. Being the pussycat that i am, i was trying to be polite as i could without spilling everything i learned. The stress from the pressure from was barely averted – but here we are at the official reveal.

Follow the link above for the live feed of Eric Bauza’s hosted reveal on FB at 1 PM EST.

TOKKA DOES ADVISE YOU TO BE AS OPEN-MINDED as you can to the show’s new direction !! i know it’s not easy, but try !!

So ICYMI , here’s more on RISE –  ::

.Elaborating slightly on what i understand of the show.. ::

  • Sha-T'o, the FOOT Water MYSTIC :: Season 1 { " Return to New York parts 1 - 3 " } [[ Courtesy 4kids TMNT Blog ]]

Echoes of prior animated productions like Lloyd Goldfine’s 2003 4KIDS TMNT show take shape in Ant Ward’s newer 2D production, the Foot Clan may seem to emanate newer powers, “MIST – LIKE” powers not to dissimilar from the FOOT MYSTICS in the 2k3 toon. Be that in “magical powers” in general or in teleportation remains to be seen.

 


  • TMNT: Back to the Sewer :: Ancient One [[ Courtesy 4kids B T T S Blog ]]
    Sean Schemmel’s “THE ANCIENT ONE” from TMNT 2k3 , Splinter’s  super-elder sensei looks to be a slight influence on Rise’s Eric Bauza Splinter. Prolly will be a more serious character than the “eternally youthful” teacher. Then again, if you know Eric  – – Splinter may be even more fun & humorous than we think !! !!

  • Some of the new designs of the most iconic villains in the RISE – show remind me of classic, cartoon “EXECUTIONER” tropes.

  • An all new cybernetic, corpulent mutant villain of gargantuan proportions may come to play in this new series. Could this be one of Maurice LaMarche’s hillariously disturbing vocal roles  ( as part of one of the veteran TMNT VAs brought in by Rob Paulsen !! ) ?!

I’ll elaborate more when i feel comfortable to do so, when it is appropriate and won’t get in Nickelodeon’s way. We’ll see.

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TMNT Bulkyz Collection Donatello (Big Boys Toys – 2018)

 

 

**Available soon from BIG BOYS TOYS HK **

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Rocky Mountain Rich’s TMNT Collection 1st quarter TMNT comic schedule !!::

Updated DEC 27 11:55 MT – dates subject to change
December, 2017
06 – TMNT #77Batman/TMNT II #1TMNT Adventures, Vol. 14 TPBTMNT, Vol. 02: The Darkness Within TPB
13 – TMNT Amazing Adventures: Robotanimals HC
20 – TMNT Universe #17Batman/TMNT II #2

January, 2018
03 – TMNT Universe #18TMNT: Dimension X TPB
10 – TMNT #78
17 – Batman/TMNT II #3

February, 2018
14 – TMNT Universe #19
21 – TMNT #79TMNT, Vol. 18: Trial of Krang TPBBatman/TMNT II #4
28 – TMNT: The IDW Collection, Vol. 6 HC

March, 2018
07 – 
14 – TMNT Universe #20TMNT Universe, Vol. 03 TPB
21 – TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Expanded Edition HCTMNT, Vol. 18: Trial of Krang TPB;Batman/TMNT II #5
28 – TMNT #80TMNT/Ghostbusters II TPB

April, 2018
18 – TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 01 TPB
25 – TMNT Ultimate Collection, Vol. 02 TPB;Kevin Eastman’s Underwhere TPB

TBD
?? – Kevin Eastman’s Roninbebop TPB

• TMNT #73 Hand-Colored Alert !! – UPDATED 01/08/2018tmnt-ntmnt-

Again, i’ll try to be back here on GGM ASAP. Thanks for followin’ us on Social Media, your continued patience and support !! Ya Cowabungholes !! !! >;}

More later. ~ t

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.

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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 !! 

More from Pixel-DAN & Playmates  !! ::

Teenage Mutant Half Shell Heroes Figures and Vehicles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T-Machines Cars and Playsets

TOY ARK ::

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

LoyalSUBJECTSxTMNTw2 peek

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Tales of the TMNT V. 2 # 3 // “SPLINTER” concept art by Rick Remender (( 2004 ))

Tales of the TMNT V. 2 # 3 // "SPLINTER" concept art by Rick Remender (( 2004 ))

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–>> Some Dads are just BAD A** !!

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** Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Volume Two #3 **

Cover: Rick Remender, John Beatty and Eric Talbot

Plot: Steve Murphy and Rick Remender

Script: Steve Murphy

Pencils: Rick Remender

Inks: John Beatty

Tones: Scott Cohn

Letters: Eric Talbot

First Printing: May, 2004

Backup Story: “Green”, story by Peter Liehr, art by Peter Schaff (5 pages)

“A Foot Mystic uses sorcery to reconjure the Shredder clone worms into a more nefarious foe.”