tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER – MEGA BLOKS Mini

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MEGA BLOKS :: Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Micro Action Figures Series I, blind bag (( 2016))

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Welp, we’re playing catch-up here due to the chaotic GGM downtime – – but there’s reasons Tokka insists we’re ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING TMNT NEWS SITES OUT THERE!! Inspute the issues, we still try to work around the problems to deliver no matter what !!

So..let’s have some fun. Tokka encourages GGM & his fans/friends to get creative with current and classic toy releases to see if you can put your own personal spin on your favourite Mutants, Monsters & Madmen !! !!

tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini ii..check out Tokk’s recent “RETRO STYLE” custom of the MEGA BLOKS Holographic Shredder Minifig. Recalling the classic and weird color scheme of that original 1988 Playmates Shredder figure !! !!

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tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini iv / ..with HOLOGRAPHIC SHREDDER mini fig

MEGA BLOKS :: Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Micro Action Figures Series I, instructions v.1 A (( 2016))

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Instructions for all the Series 1 characters, except the “MYSTERY” chase character – The Foot Bot.

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tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini iv / ..with HOLOGRAPHIC SHREDDER mini fig..a regular, TMNT Classic Show Accurate Shredder from Mega Bloks is due later this year. I really wanted to focus on the classic colors of that original toy as he appeared on packaging and some related items of that era.

tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini v / ..with original 88 SHREDDER

tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini vi / ..with Nick LEGO SHREDDER '13 mini fig

tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini vii / ..with CLASSIC Toon RAPHAEL '16 mini fig

tOkKUSTOM :: 88 SHREDDER - MEGA BLOKS Mini viii / .. vs.CLASSIC Toon LEONARDO '16 mini fig

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It’s TURTLE-PALOOZA in the NEWS AGGREGATE as we close out THIS MONTH !!

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  • PEZ - Donatello ConnectiblePEZ :: TMNT Connectibles now available !! Also showing up at some brick & mortar shops near you like Toys R’ US..
  • ComingSoon.net :: Nick's Bebop,Rocksteady,1/2Shell Hero Bax n' Slash

Tyler Perry Talks Potential Return as Fly in Ninja Turtles 3

 

** We’re running out of time to preorder the game !! GAMESTOP PRORDERS INCLUDE SOME COOL BONUS DLC & More !!

Pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan and receive the GameStop Exclusive Rock N Roll Pack!

“Those who pre-order Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan from GameStop will receive four unique Rock N Roll costumes for Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo to wear in game.

“Get a FREE TMNT Poster with art by Mateus Santolouco with purchase of TMNT: Mutants in Manhattan*. Mateus Santolouco is a Brazilian comic artist and illustrator who is best known for his work with IDW comics on the TMNT series.”

 

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MIRAGE PUBLISHING :: Note to Tokka from Dorothy Sloan, Former Publishing Assistant at Mirage (( April 12, 1993 ))

 

MIRAGE PUBLISHING ::  Note to Tokka from Dorothy Sloan, Former Publishing Assistant at Mirage / ..letterhead logo (( April 12, 1993 ))

–>> As i set this letter up, keep in mind that i used to go by my birth-name “David”. With the exception of family and certain close individuals i usually prefer not to go by this name anymore as i have been working on legally changing my name to “Tokka”. But in 1993 i was still under my parents care, so it was different time and case.

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Actually this letter from Dorothy Sloan, the former Publishing Assistant at Mirage Publishing during this time was correspondence sent on my behalf from a letter mailed back East by my Mother. I don’t recall the contents of that original letter nor do i recall my Ma mentioning that she had sent it initially. It may have been a surprise planned on her part. There were times my family played an active role in trying to help me obtain my goals. Maybe this was part of that. Tho’ based on this note, my ma also indicated that we would be going on a trip to Northampton, Massachusetts and the Coast inquiring about vising Mirage Studios itself. That trip would never manifest, well not right away. My Ma may have also stated about my wishes to pursue a work in industry.

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In the 1990s, early on in my career at Cartoon School – many of my own medical issues would collide with my education in the field presenting a constant need for inspiration and direction, advice and counsel as the road ahead for me would be very “Rocky” to say the least. Cliche or not, or whether Dorthy picked up on this need for a little guidance from my Mom’s words — the suggestions in the note are as relevant today as they were over two decades ago. Perhaps an aspiring young comics professional, a student just out of school, or the struggling comics pro or artist in industry may find a little bit of solace from this letter. If anyone ANYWHERE can gain some positive influence and encouragement from it..by ALL MEANS, please do !! Tokka is right there with you. While my career is slightly taking flight, it’s no where it could be.

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Thus, maybe that is the nature of any type of career in the arts field, design, comics, animation ect. But then again in 1993 i had no idea that my past experiences in industry good or bad would manifest the remarkable ways they would have. I have been actively trying to recover Dorothy’s letter for several years now and am happy to finally be able to share it with everyone digitally. On a final note, the ill-fated trip of 1993 to the East Coast to visit Mirage Studios WOULD happen near 20 years later for Tokka in 2012 and we would go to the sites of Mirage Studios and a few other places and landmarks in Northampton. The places that would make up pivotal grounds for the creation of the TMNT, their friends, enemies and stories. Especially in those important early years of the Teens’ comic book development.

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On to the related Notes ::

 

TOYARK ::

 

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Over at Figure Hobby Club, a member there got a tour of the ThreeZero studio. They were allowed to snap a bunch of photos, and they showcase a few new 1/6 scale figures.

 

Nickelodeon::

Bebop and Rocksteady Join Shredder on his Quest to Defeat the Turtles During

a Brand-New Episode of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Premiering March 8 at 11:00a.m. (ET/PT)

Franchise-favorite villains, Bebop (J.B. Smoove) and Rocksteady (Fred Tatasciore) hit the small screen when brand-new episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return Sunday, March 8, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.  In the action-packed episode, “The Pig and the Rhino,” Donnie finishes a new batch of retro-mutagen, in hopes of saving Karai, while the Turtles find themselves hunted by Shredder’s new vengeful henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady. Beginning March 8, Turtle fans can watch the special hour-long premiere “Battle for New York” pre-released on Nick.com and the Nick App through March 15. The episode will premiere on Nickelodeon Sunday, March 15, at 11:00 a.m. (ET/PT).

 

Also beginning March 8, Turtle enthusiasts can participate in “TMNT Mutation Madness,” an interactive bracket-style tournament that will give fans everywhere a chance to cast their votes in four rounds of mutant match-ups counting down to the Ultimate Mutant Champion.  While Nicktoons airs mutant-driven Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episodes, the tournament starts online with sixteen mega-mutants including: Fishface, Spider Bytez, Tiger Claw, Slash, Bebop and Rocksteady, among others competing for the title of Ultimate Mutant Champion.  As part of Nicktoons’ “Mutation Madness” each round, will reveal the brackets narrowing from 16 to 8 to 4 to 2, with the Ultimate Mutant Champion debuting March 23.  Along with casting a vote every round, fans can enter special sweepstakes for prizes and unlock exclusive content to learn more about each mutant through bios, gifs, images and videos.

 

For more TMNT action, viewers can logon to Nick.com for full episodes, quizzes and games, including “Shadow Heroes” and the recently release, “Mikey’s Day Off.” In the new game, crime has taken the night off, but that doesn’t stop Mikey from relieving his boredom by sneaking around the turtle lair to throw paper balls at his bros.

 

 

McDonald’s Happy Meal :: “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts” box (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display i (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" (( 2015 ))  box i (( 2012 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts"  box ii  (( 2015 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display ii (( 2015 ))

Famous Pixel Dan’s review !!

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display iv (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display v (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display vi (( 2015 ))

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & Sweethearts" / In-store display vii (( 2015 ))

BONUS; 2014’s FURBY BOOM!/ Nick Turtles Happy Meal box ::

McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Skate Park & FURBY BOOM!" box i (( 2014 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES Skate Park & FURBY BOOM!" box ii (( 2014 ))

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tOkKustom :: 'Raph's SNOWBOARD' ornament i (( 2013 ))

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Related notes::

Toy Fair ’15 is here !! High-end collectables are already in the mix and news. If it fits your muse & budget .. there are some beautiful and cool offerings to cram into your swanky, sewer-hipster abode.

North America’s NYC TOY FAIR slams this weekend, we’ll round-up the most imperative of the TMNT related bits n’ bites of the exciting Turtle tid-bits that are destined to decimate your TURTLE TEEN TOY BUDGET in the next few days. Gee after 31 years have durn near put this ol’ Snapper in the Poor Sewer.    Er.. yeah.

But hey, we’ll also we’ll have some “Ghosts” of TMNT Toy Fair’s past !! So watch this space, Tokksters n’ Shellheads !!

 

~ t