Working Fan’s Update :: DIGGER T MESCH’s THE OTHER DEAD, Cereal Geek 9-16, Organized IDW TMNT Publications, et. al.

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–>> Psycho Summer is over “BACK” to school n’ trying to get back to round-ups of the most imperative news. We’ll focus on the comics and related front for this postin’, Hun – cuz there’s just so much going on .. Tokka’s beaky brain is hurtin’ so much cuz he’s so overwhelmed while he’s workin’ too hard !!

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OTHER DEAD

*** THE OTHER DEAD FB PAGE ***

** BEACH BALL COMICS LAUNCHES THE OTHER DEAD!

*** THE PARADISE OF COMIC SUB CULTURE, BEACH BALL COMICS LAUNCHES THE OTHER DEAD!; FB event ***

**** THE OTHER DEAD ISSUE # 1 The Zombie Animal Epic Launches at MELTDOWN COMICS, MELTDOWN FB event ****

JOSHUA ORTEGA (GEARS OF WAR, DEATH DEALER),

DIGGER T MESCH (MINIMATES, AGENT 88) and BLOND (BATMAN) will be signing from 4 til 7

All books signed by KEVIN EASTMAN (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES)

Buy a signed book/Open Bar available after signing!

Written by JOSHUA ORTEGA (Gears of War) from a film treatment by DIGGER T MESCH (Agent 88, Art Asylum), “The Other Dead” is a six-issue miniseries examining what happens when a mysterious infection causes every single member of the animal kingdom to turn into blood-thirsty, ultra-strong zombies and attack an unsuspecting human populace. Interior artist QING PING MUI, master colorist BLOND and cover art from The Mighty KEVIN EASTMAN, co-creator of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” round out “The Other Dead” creative team.

People have been arguing for years whether zombies should walk or run and this September you can add flying, swimming, hopping and slithering to that debate as IDW Publishing unleashes zombie animal hordes in “The Other Dead.”

What’s the premise of “The Other Dead?”

Joshua Ortega: At the highest level, two words: Zombie. Animals. “The Other Dead” is the world’s first zombie animal epic, exploring what happens when the animal kingdom is turned into a horde of flesh-eating monsters.

As far as the story goes, a monstrous hurricane — even worse than Katrina — is about to hit southern Louisiana just as the Vice President is killed during an outbreak of a mysterious infection that’s turning all animals into ravenous, cold-blooded killers.

Into this mix is thrown our eclectic cast of characters: Tommy Romero, a 10-year old cancer survivor who’s struggling with his faith and belief in life; Azrael, Tommy’s older brother and a member of the Norwegian-like death metal band, Decapitated; Justina Abelinda Cortez, Az’s girlfriend who’s an exotic dancer and a Puerto Rican bruja/witch; Chet Wayne, a racist ex-Army Ranger who’s been preparing for the apocalypse for years; and Barack Obama — yes, the actual president of the United States — who ends up in the eye of the storm, dealing not only with the hurricane but the zombie animal outbreak as well.

 

CG..

 

In short: EIGHT new issues – 800 new pages of content! 🙂
As some of you may have heard issues nineten ( OUT NOW ), eleventwelvethirteenfourteenfifteen, AND sixteen of cereal:geek are ready for pre-ordering – I hid myself away for a good few months earlier this year and FOCUSED like I’d never focused before…and the result was eight brand new issues full of content! 🙂
  .. ..   — JAMES EATOCK
..courtesy of ADAM W...ISSUE 10’s cover feature focus’s on TMNT SUPERMAN LEGEND – with awesome art and anime-article coverage by James himself sourced in part, for the first time ever by the Snapper you know n’ Loath ..  TOKKA !!
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..DISORGANIZED !!
Catching up to your IDW TURTLES books like Tokka ??
Come’on ..we know some of ya are out there. GGM recognizes you hard workin’ Turtle Super-FANS matter n’ count just as many as the SUPER-NERDS workin’ for the big SUPER-NERD sites.

“Greetings TMNT fans!!  IDW has been publishing the TMNT for nearly 2 full years (can you believe it?) and with every month that passes, the IDW TMNT cover gallery grows larger and larger.  As the IDW TMNT database expands, the blog format has really made the usability a bit cumbersome.  In other words, it’s become very difficult to find a given TMNT title, issue, TPB, or HC on my blog…especially those TMNT publications from months and months back.

Well, all that is over now.  I’m pleased to announce that I’ve organized all the IDW TMNT Publications on my blog into 3 categories:  Comic Books, Trade Paperbacks (TPB), and Hardcovers (HC).  Within each of those categories you’ll find a list of every IDW TMNT Publication to date, neatly organized by title.  Within each title you’ll find the links to every single issue for that title, listed in order of publication date.

All of this newly designed awesomeness can be found on the right side of the menu bar at the top of the blog.  The menu is labeled “IDW TMNT Publications.”  Just mouse over the menu and watch the magic happen!” –RICH

Here’s Rich’s run-down on the last of the third quarter & the beginning of the 4th on what you may already have or have yet to collect !! ::
August, 2013

07TMNT Artobiography; TMNT #22 2nd printing

21TMNT New Animated Adventures #2; TMNT Villain Micro-Series #5 Karai

28TMNT #25; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 100-Penny Press; TMNT Animated, Vol. 2 TPBSeptember, 2013

11TMNT Villain Micro-Series #6 Hun

18TMNT New Animated Adventures #3; TMNT Classics, Vol. 6 TPB

25TMNT #26October, 2013

02TMNT Ultimate Collection, Vol. 5 HC; TMNT Color Classics: The Works, Vol. 2 HC; Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 3 TPB

09TMNT New Animated Adventures #4

16TMNT, Vol. 6: City Fall, Part 1 TPB

23TMNT #27

30TMNT Villain Micro-Series #7 Bebop & Rocksteady; TMNT 25th Anniversary HC

November, 2013

06TMNT Classics, Vol. 7 TPB; TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 2 #1

13TMNT Villain Micro-Series, Vol. 1 TPB; TMNT New Animated Adventures #5

20TMNT #28

27TMNT Villain Micro-Series #8 Shredder

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ‘RETRO’ SPLINTER (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER i (( 2013 ))

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–>> **Second “RETRO” Splinter & TMNT reissue in so many years post the TMNT-25 reissues.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ..card backer i (( 2013 ))

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It’s unclear if Tokka will obtain a set of these to keep on card, or extras for replacement figures & customs.

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That may not happen tho’ considering the 12.99 price point, in some regards that may be a slightly higher price point than the 2009 reissues. I recall those clocking in at about 10.99 a few years back.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ..card insert (( 2013 ))

Apparently for now these reissues are a TRU exclusive offering, the 2013 reissues seem to offer subtle variations than older releases like the 2009 reissues.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER iv (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER v // .. with TMNT 25 Splinter reissue on card (( 2013 ))

The ‘RETRO’ packaging looks great and is even better executed than the 2009 wave. Splinter’s kimono is of a slightly more ‘flocked’ fabric than the prior reissues and vintage versions.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER vii (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER viii (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER ix (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER x (( 2013 ))

The foot peg holes in the bottom of the new reissue Splinter here has large ones like the more modern TMNT figs of the past 10 + years so they should fit some modern vehicles, playsets & stands but will present challenges if you are looking for compatibility with more vintage offerings like the classic Sewer playset.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xi (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xii // ..weapons rack & bow  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xiii // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xiv // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvi // .. kimono-less  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvi // .. kimono-less & © on tookus  (( 2013 ))

I’ve yet to see any of the Teens or Shredder in this 2013 reissue wave, but i presume the foot peg holes on the bottom of those are large as well. 2013 Viacom Copyright information on these figures have been updated as well to distinguish them from the older releases.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xviii // .. with '09 TMNT-25 reissue  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xix // .. with '09 TMNT-25 reissue; fabric change on robe  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xvii // .. peg holes on feet are larger  (( 2013 ))

Minor paint applications are slightly different than the vintage releases, but not too different than the 2009 release. For some reason his weapons on this reissue seem ‘studier’ but maybe it’s just me.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xx // .. with '88 SPLINTER  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxi // .. with '88 SPLINTER ; paint on face varies (( 2013 ))

By the time i got to TRU this was the last reissue they had so i snatched it. His box got damaged so in part out of curiosity i cracked him open.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxii // .. with '97 NT: The NEXT MUTATION Splinter (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxiii // .. with '03 Splinter (( 2013 ))

This line will prolly be for completists & mega-fans, people that missed out on TMNT toys back in the day or the reissues from a few years ago, or for kids who want a taste of the vintage line their moms & dads played with.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxiv // .. with '07 TMNT movie Splinter (( 2013 ))

However in some regards at nearly 13 bucks a piece, these are pricier than the regular Nick Turtles line based on the current show. And in some cases these may be more pricier than some actual vintage figures out there of the main cast of TMNT from 3rd party dealers.You may as well get the loose, vintage equivalent figure if you just want one of those for display in your collection or to play with.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxv // .. with '12 Nickelodeon Splinter (( 2013 ))

Obvious & interesting extensions of this “CLASSIC” line is the reissue AGAIN of the ‘TMNT Party Wagon’ & the reissue AGAIN of the oddball 2003 ‘MECH-WRECKERS’ vehicles for Retro Raph and Leo. Each of those nearing the $50 – 60 price mark. If money’s not an issue and you want/ need all this stuff – by all means go for it.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: 'RETRO' SPLINTER xxvi // .. eradicating the RAT KING (( 2013 ))

If not, wait out it for a few months – and hopefully prices will stabilize. If you are perfectly satisfied with your current collection of vintage figures, definitely pass on all this stuff and save some money.

~ t

FUNKO ‘POP TELEVISION’ :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – “RAPHAEL” #61 ; Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure i (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure ..box i (( 2012 ))

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–>> Perhaps a mistake and some slight confusion due to the Nickelodeon sister franchise “SpongeBob SquarePants” & related ‘BOB POP Vinyl toys .. Stephen Hillenburg’s ( SpongeBob’s creator ) signature appears on the bottom of the box.

~ t

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure ..box i (( 2012 ))

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FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure ii (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure iii (( 2012 ))FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure iv (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure v (( 2012 ))FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure vi (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure vii (( 2012 ))FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure viii (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure ix // ..with '88 Raphael  (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure x // ..'93 TOON RAPH  (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure xi // ..'12 "CLASSICS" Raphael  (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure xii // ..'08 NECA "BATSU" Raphael  (( 2012 ))

FUNKO 'POP TELEVISION' :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" #61 ;  Limited SDCC Exclusive Vynil Figure xiii // ..victory  (( 2012 ))

“TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : OUT OF THE SHADOWS” // SDCC “Donatello” & “Michelangelo” Collector’s cards (( 2013 ))

"TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : OUT OF THE SHADOWS" //   SDCC "Donatello" Collector's card  (( 2013 ))

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–>> Roughly postcard size, each Turtle collector card was available at the IDW boot, one each day with leftovers from the day prior being available with the new ones.

"TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES : OUT OF THE SHADOWS" //   SDCC "Michelangelo" Collector's card  (( 2013 ))

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The new TMNT video games were lightly promoted; with TMNT:OOTS being mainly trumpeted by IDW themselves as this is a more mature title than the new game based directly on the show. Those were more readily ( but again lightly ) promoted by Nickelodeon themselves at Nick’s booth and at the Nick Turtle animation panel.

So far i’ve only been able to obtain Mike & Don’s cards.

~ t

Landoll Publishing Company :: “Dinosaurs, Pirates, Mermaids” & More; Coloring & Activity Books (( 2013 ))

Landoll Publishing Company :: "Dinosaurs" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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News flash : Veteran TMNT artists do coloring books available at Dollar Tree stores everywhere!

Dinosaurs cover art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Ryan Brown

Landoll Publishing Company :: "Mermaids" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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Mermaids cover art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Ryan Brown

Landoll Publishing Company :: "Cute Pets" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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Pets cover art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Ryan Brown
Pets interior art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Dan Berger

 

Landoll Publishing Company :: "Princess" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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Princess cover art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Ryan Brown

Landoll Publishing Company :: "CARS" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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Cars cover art – pencils & inks Gary Fields
Cars interior art – Gary Fields and Fernando Leon Gonzalez

Landoll Publishing Company :: "PIRATES" Coloring & Activity Book (( 2013 ))

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Pirates cover art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Ryan Brown
Pirates interior art – pencils : Bruce Hatten inks : Dan Berger

 

All artwork © 2013 Landoll Publishing Company. All rights reserved.