This was too cute not to post. Over at Stan Sakai’s blog, he has posted a picture of an interpretation of Usagi Yojimbo by none other than Stan Lee. This was done for one of the SDCC09 projects. Click the pic to go directly to his blog.
Author: Stephan
Kevin's Blog Update
Hey gang,
just wanted to point out that Kevin has updated his blog over at the Heavy Metal Website with some info abou the new TMNT trade as well as some REALLY heart warming pictures of the early days of Mirage. There is also some updates for the Heavy Metal fans.
THERE IS VERY ADULT CONTENT IN THIS PARTICULAR BLOG POST, SO PLEASE PROCEED AT YOUR OWN DISGRESSION!!!!
That having been said, click the pic.
BREAKING NEWS: Playmates Will Not Move Forward With Mirage or Music Turtles
In an E-mail we recieved this morning from the TMNT brand manager of Playmates Toys, we were informed that Playmates has made the decision to NOT release the Mirage Universe or Music Turtles. Additionally we were given an estimated release for the next wave of vintage figures:
The last wave of 4 figures will depend on retailer demand, but should be out by October:
Foot Ninja
Shredder
Casey Jones
SlashIn addition, in August we will be releasing the Original Party Van at Toys R Us.
I know that a number of you were really looking forward to the Mirage releases, and I am sorry we have to bring this news to you. But better sad news rather than no news right?
Calling All Foot!
Now this is cool!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in association with Mirage Studios, 4Kids Entertainment and TMNT Productions will host an open casting call for martial arts experts to audition for the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, hitting theatres in 2011. We will select the best from the auditions to be a part of the stealth TMNT nemesis, the Foot Clan.
The casting call is part of the 25th Anniversary Shell-ebration of the “Heroes on a Half Shell” in 2009, and a great way to bring together all schools of martial arts to become part of the new generation of TMNT.
We’re reaching out to ask for your participation in spreading the word to your associates, friends and family within the martial arts community. Details of the event are below, and final rules/regulations will be posted shortly.
When: Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Hollywood & Highland
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
*At Grand Staircase
Who: Judges to include actor and martial arts expert Ernie Reyes, Jr., Jason Morgan from the American Taekwondo Association, and 2011 TMNT movie producers Scott Mednick and Galen Walker.
Audition: 30-Second Martial Arts Demo (Single Person Only)
No metal, sharp or bladed weapons of any kind allowed
Photo and updated resume with contact information
Fourteen years or older (under 18 must have adult permission for audition)
Ebay Alert: Hydro Skimmer and Blitz Cycle Loose/Complete
First off, in the interest of fairness, I should disclose that this is my auction.
Up on ebay at this very moment is an auction for BOTH the Next Mutation Blitz Cycle and Hydro Skimmer Figure/Vehicle sets. Both of these pieces are in PERFECT loose/complete condition, and will probably be the last time you see them on ebay for quite awhile.
If you are reading this blog, chances are that I don’t need to tell you that these are bar-none the two rarest vintage TMNT figures/vehicles out there.
Click the pic to go right to the auction. Good luck!