Comics – Page 6 – GoGreenMachine.Org

Sharon Sakai

Today Stan Sakai’s wife Sharon passed away after a long battle with cancer. What started off as a brain tumor about 10 years ago came and went and came back with a vengeance a couple years ago. Slowly, the cancer took it’s toll on Sharon and Stan’s family. Stan’s fanbase and peers within the comics industry rallied to Stan’s side to help him in this most tragic of circumstances. Let alone the emotional toll, the financial impact was also overwhelming. As if this tragic set of circumstances wasn’t enough, last year Stan’s 20-month old grandson Leo stopped breathing unexpectedly in his crib at Stan’s residence and shortly thereafter passed a way. Leo was the son of Stan’s daughter Hannah.

Words cannot describe the sadness and grief I have felt for the Nicest Guy in Comics, Stan “The Guy” Sakai, a man I have known and followed as a fan since i was 11 years old. I have worked for Stan for the past 18 years running the UsagiYojimbo.com site, the Usagi Yojimbo Dojo, dedicated to promoting the works and creations of “Sensei” Stan, and uniting his worldwide fanbase. To see an icon in the comics industry and my own personal hero go through such undeserving and tragic loss family is heart-wrenching to say the least.

Sharon will be missed greatly. She was always present with Stan at shows, signings, and various events. So, if you have been an avid follower of Stan’s work, you knew Sharon. Stan has drawn cameo appearances of her into his comics, has discussed in detail in various interviews throughout the decades about how they met, and how much she had meant to him. In the comics Stan’s editors would often refer to her in various commentary, as would Stan himself in the letter columns. Her presence was always strong throughout the course of Stan’s 30-year long Usagi endeavor and was always so meaningful.

The Dojo is today offically dedicated to the memory of Sharon Sakai.
— Todd Bustillo‎; Usagi Yojimbo Dojo

“NINJA TURTLES” Movie :: SHREDDER { tOKKustom MOVIE MANIAC } (( 2014 ))

☣ ☣

–>> Neither movie accurate nor inaccurate;Varner Studio’s 2014 MOVIE shredder represents earlier ILM designs for Saki’s armor. One of the more talked about elements of the new film, thankfully this Shredder would reflect ‘somewhat’ more traditional incarnations of the character – if not an amalgam of many earlier incarnations.

Like VARNER’s Foot Soldier in the line, the final look of the manufactured figure may not represent the final look of the characters depicted onscreen, however with some effort and modification ( and imagination ) one CAN amazing things with these toys to better reflect the images in the actual film.

Presented here is a Shredder not entirely accurate to the film, but perhaps a blend of those earlier designs Varner Studios worked off off for the villain and a color scheme & wash similar to the effect of the final version of the Samurai inspired armor. Along with some original elements Tokka added to enhance the toy.

The studded cape of the figure is not present in the live-action portions of the film. However the illustrated / animated intro during Splinter’s voice-over features Shredder flanked by some armed Foot Soldiers. That image DOES feature a studded cape on Saki. From a certain point of view: the figure in reality emulates the early concept work for Saki, Eric Sacks mentions in the movie “upgrades” to the armor Shredder dons in the live-action. Retconning these facts in the movie, the figure hypothetically could be featuring an earlier version of Shredder’s armor PRE- the upgrades made by Eric Sacks and his crew.

Tokka’s presentation also gives a nod to a late great movie-inspired toy-line of the late 1990s & early aughts.

Seen any good MOVIE Turtles customs ?? Share ’em in the comments section !!

• •

Related notes ::

..mass roll-out for Joe Allard’s TMNT x LOYAL SUBJECTS start to hit stores like Barnes & Noble,as well as on L.S. online store!!
TNI :: Target Exclusive LEONARDO EVOLUTION 3-pack ; ***in Target stores & online.
***Also from TNI’s J.C. -Prime 1’s impressive RAPH movie stature from Japan, Production stills gallery here. A tough swallow for many at $700, but this is one of the highest-end collectables l.e.s of the year. ;

Prime 1 Studio is proud to present MMTMNT-01 Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014. With his red bandana, and two sai in his belt, Raphael is the biggest of the brothers.. and his ego is probably even bigger. Raphael Statue features newly movable eye and features theme base fit with other brothers. TMNT fans, don’t miss your chance to own Raphael Statue on your collection. Approximately: H55cm, W55cm, D45cm Edition Size: 1500 Worldwide Retail Price: 699$USD
Comic news from the now snowy Rocky Mountains and Mile-High Ninja Turtle; RICH ::

**TMNT/Ghostbusters #2 (IDW) – 2nd Printing

IDW Releases Nov.’14- Jan ’15 –

November, 2014
12 – Secret History of the Foot Clan, Workprint Edition HC; TMNT New Animated Adventures #17; Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 6 TPB
19 – TMNT Legends: Soul’s Winter by Michael Zulli
26 – TMNT #40; TMNT/Ghostbusters #2

December, 2014
03 – TMNT/Ghostbusters #3; TMNT/Ghostbusters #1, 2nd printing
10 – TMNT New Animated Adventures #18; TMNT Animated, Vol. 5 TPB; TMNT Classics, Vol. 9 TPB; TMNT Annual 2012 Deluxe Limited Edition HC; TMNT/Ghostbusters #2, 2nd printing
17 – TMNT: Turtles In Time TPB
31 – TMNT #41

January, 2015
07 – TMNT Adventures, Vol. 9 TPB; TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 3 #1; TMNT #42
14 – TMNT New Animated Adventures #19; TMNT New Animated Adventures Vol. 4 TPB
21 – TMNT/Ghostbusters #4

~ t

“KAPPA II” for tOkKa by Stan Sakai (( 2014 ))

** View LARGE On Black **

☣ ☣

–>> The preceding piece was done just out of pure kindness by Stan Sakai and for gratis. My favourite works of ALL from Stan are mostly his Yokai Monsters. Being a mysterious entity encountering Usagi and fowling up his travels, or a life & death – one on one battle with a deadly entity of ancient Japanese myth .. ..no one can recreate them in two dimensions quite like Stan. This is the second Kappa he’s ever made for me.

The piece was created last July at SDCC after me personally delivering my submissions for the Sakai Family auction EXTRA INTAKE – extra pieces were taken in after the initial round of auctions to raise additional funds, via **CAPS & ***C.A.F.

The submissions included two Tokka “bootleg” pieces, one featuring Usagi’s famous Mutant Turtle friends & an illustration of one of the Ronin’s deadliest & legendary Enemies – LORD HEBI !!

Please keep tabs with up CAPS on FB if you can for the latest updates on the Sakai Family fundraising and new awesome USAGI YOJIMBO art to add to your collection !! .

I do apologize but Tokka cannot guarantee, at this point – – the availability of the above pieces at this point ( they may have already gone to auction ) but will keep you posted if i am alerted on anything new in regards to the submissions.

• •

Related notes..Toys,Toon, & Movie bits ::

PLAYMATES updates the Basic Fig roster : Bebop, Rocksteady, Baxter-Fly, Karai & the Mystic TMNT.
Nick’s much anticipated Bebop & Rocksteady on card appear courtesy of Instagram user Trevino32 ..due this month ( .. first at Walmart stores, other outlets later ). It appears that Bebop has two variants for collectors to geek out while on the lookout; light and darker shades of brown paint on the punk-pig. Rocky’s weapons are a little humorous. There’s also a cute, up-close look at the Bax-Fly and Slash Half-shell Hero offerings. Keep your eyes peeled for the ugly muggs !! !!

H.S.H.;Bax,Slash

Nick Bebop Variant 1

Nick Bebop Variant 2

Bebop, Back of card

Nick’s Rocky on card
IGN : Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze Review
..tonight on NICK !!
Movie Bits..
The Guardian:Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movie ( UK) prompt RSPCA warning
Filmonic : China;International Box Office: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Climbs Back Up
Steve Barron talks 1990’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Mike Bassett: Interim Manager – Flickering Myth Podcast

In case you missed ’em the other month ::

Screenrant : ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Easter Eggs & Trivia*

‘TMNT’ New Origin Story & Source Material Connections Explained

*.. for the record, Jim McNaughton was the reporter on the scene of the incidents involving T.C.R.I. in TMNT v.1 #7 .. not necessarily a colleague of April’s. ;p

~ t

“Look at Krang” ..art by DAVE GARCIA (( 2013 ))

** View LARGE On Black **

☠ ☠

–>> Related notes ::

“On Saturday 9/27 @ 2pm select Walmart stores will be showing a sneak peek of TMNT Season 3 premiere! Find a store now: http://at.nick.com/1mpKiwr “

..while your at Walmart, check for the TIGER CLAW wave ( T.C., Comic TMNT, and Foot Bot ) hitting pegs as we speak !! Slowly slogging into other stores as well.

In case ya missed it, ( Tokka did, I’m pathetic — )

**Nick’s OWN TMNT MOVIE SITE**

~ t

ARCHIE COMICS :: ‘TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES’ THE MOVIE; “- ..A FULLY PAINTED COVER BY KEVIN EASTMAN .. – -” (( 1990 ))

** View LARGE On Black **

✭ ✭

**Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie

Cover: Kevin Eastman & Steve Lavigne

Adaptation: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird

Script: Peter Laird

Layouts: Kevin Eastman

Pencils: Jim Lawson

Inks: Eric Talbot, Peter Laird & Kevin Eastman

Colors: Barry Grossman

Letters: Gary Fields

First Printing: Summer, 1990

Cover: Kevin Eastman

Adaptation: Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird

Script: Peter Laird

Layouts: Kevin Eastman

Pencils: Jim Lawson

Inks: Eric Talbot, Peter Laird & Kevin Eastman

Colors: Steve Lavigne

Letters: Gary Fields

First Printing: Summer, 1990

Mirage Studios’ adaptation of the first TMNT movie. Two editions were published, one in regular comic book format, and a “prestige” format that was printed on better quality paper and featured painted coloring by Steve Lavigne on the interior pages.

–>> Prestige format cover pictured in ad. **Rich has the full details on IDW’s TMNT Original Motion Picture Special Edition HC available July, 16

✭ ✭