PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA porcelain miniature prototypes (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes i (( 2009 ))

approx. 3 cm, a little over an inch

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PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes ii (( 2009 ))

–>> French prototypes from **PRIME, a gift from this past holiday season from a friend. Possibly due to the nature of the items being prototypes, some damage had occurred. Or perhaps with this kind of small item breakage may be common. Not sure.

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PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes vi (( 2009 ))

The trinkets arrived with all the figures intact with exception to Shredder, Standing Raph, and the Sword wielding stanced Leo. Repairs and restorations were made to the broken trinkets with paint applications and glazes reapplied to the best of my abilities.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes vii / scale (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes viii / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes x / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes ix / LEONARDO - A  (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xi / MICHELANGELO - A (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xiii / DONATELLO - A (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xv / RAPHAEL- A (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xvi / LEONARDO - B (( 2009 ))

From what i can tell, the prototypes appear to be almost exactly the same miniatures appearing in French stores,online, in bakeries or what have you. The words “PROTO No 1” or “PROTO MOD1”, however appear on the bottom of the figures’ bases except for the standing Raph one which is blank.

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These types of minis can be bought separately for collecting , but the traditional usage of these trinkets are as fèves or “BEANS” for King Cakes in celebration of the Epiphany during the Christmas time from countries like Belgium, France, and Mexico and elsewhere leading up to Mardi Gras & Carnival. At least in countries where it is legal to put non-edible items in food.
PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxi / DONATELLO - B  (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxii / DONATELLO - B (( 2009 ))

The Epiphany ( January 6th ) is looked upon as Christ becoming human on Earth and / or the visitation of the Magi or Three Wise Men to the Christ Child. Growing up Catholic, if i recall correctly this was a feast day and “Holy Day of Obligation” and usually one is required to attend church services, acknowledge the holiday and worship.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxv / SPLINTER (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxvi / SPLINTER (( 2009 ))

The ” 12 days of Christmas ” come from the leading days to Epiphany – starting on Christmas Eve and ending on the Epiphany holiday.

***Pulled from a wiki due to my exhaustion ::

.. “Tradition holds that the cake is “to draw the kings” to the Epiphany. A figurine, la fève, which can represent anything from a car to a cartoon character, is hidden in the cake and the person who finds the trinket in their slice becomes king for the day and will have to offer the next cake.

 

Originally, la fève was literally a broad bean (fève), but it was replaced in 1870 by a variety of figurines out of porcelain or—more recently—plastic. These figurines have become popular collectibles and can often be bought separately.

 

Individual bakeries may offer a specialized line of fèves depicting diverse themes from great works of art to classic movie stars and popular cartoon characters.

The cakes are usually sold in special bags, some of which can be used to heat the cake in a microwave without ruining the crispness of the cake. A paper crown is included with the cake to crown the “king” who finds the fève in their piece of cake. To ensure a random distribution of the cake shares, it is traditional for the youngest person to place themselves under the table and name the recipient of the share which is indicated by the person in charge of the service.” .. ..

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxvii / SHREDDER (( 2009 ))

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxviii / SHREDDER (( 2009 ))

Growing up an ignorant North American, Catholic white-boy, Tokka doesn’t recall Epiphany being as ‘major’ a holiday as Christmas itself ..at least in my family. However we usually were required to go to church on the holy day. I certainly don’t recall “King Cakes” or little bean-beings being pulled from them in celebrations on January 6th.

MiniStPRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxix / SHREDDER (( 2009 )) However this tradition has been a major device in holiday celebrations overseas and in South America for a VERY long time.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxx / SHREDDER ..with PLAYMATES '03 SHREDDER (( 2009 )) I am sure some areas in North America may also partake in the breaking of “KING CAKE” to guide the Magi to the Baby Jesus and a special porcelain treasure being found by “THE KING or QUEEN for the DAY” in their special cake.

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xx :: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” – Holiday Gift Wrap (( 2004 ))

xx :: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" - Holiday Gift Wrap i  (( 2004 ))

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..manufacturer unknown, possible “Paper Magic Group” as they had similar licensing rights for similar TMNT paper products during this time period.

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xx :: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" - Holiday Gift Wrap iii [[ ..art isolated ]]  (( 2004 ))

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FLÜD x Ron English X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle “Grin” Sketches (( 2012 )) [[ ..courtesy of POPaganda ]]

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–>> The wildest, coolest, creepiest, controversial – “est” and most talked about MUTATIONS of the year::  FLÜD x Ron English X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

 

** Ron’s Original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle “Grin” Sketches Original Artwork is entirely SOLD OUT !!

*** However, URBANOUTFITTERS now has RON’s TMNT FLÜD Watches available for an excellent & unique last minute gift !! !! !!

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 FLÜD x Ron English X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle "Grin" Sketches - ORIGINAL LEONARDO SKETCH (( 2012 )) [[ ..courtesy of POPaganda ]]

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“A set of the four original sketches depicting the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in a slighly more mutated, Grin-like manner. These drawings were the basis for a series of paintings Ron made, which then used to create the the recently released Flud x Nickelodeon x Ron English “Ninja Turtle” watches. .. .. ”

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 FLÜD x Ron English X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle "Grin" Sketches - ORIGINAL RAPHAEL SKETCH (( 2012 )) [[ ..courtesy of POPaganda ]]

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 FLÜD x Ron English X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle "Grin" Sketches - ORIGINAL DONATELLO SKETCH (( 2012 )) [[ ..courtesy of POPaganda ]]

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McDonald’s Happy Meal :: “TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & MOSHI MONSTERS” ..box (( 2012 ))

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–>> Each figure with base has a button activated signature weapon feature. The Cycles are all the same sculpt with a pull-back action but with variations in colour and signature weapon on the front of each bike.

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & MOSHI MONSTERS"  i (( 2012 ))

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McDonald's Happy Meal :: "TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES & MOSHI MONSTERS"  ii (( 2012 ))

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*** Tokka’s Kids’ Meal Packaging Collection ***

AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – “RAPHAEL” Ornament (( 2012 ))

AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament i (( 2012 ))

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–>> The newest edition to American Greetings’s Holiday Ornament collection is a really cool “RETRO” styled Raphael. Hotly sold since September, the item should be relatively inexpensive and hopefully available at major retailers that sell A.G. products or Carlton Cards  stores.

AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament ii (( 2012 ))

Two variations of the ornament exist in packaging only. The free hanging ornament ( the one seen here purchased at Toys R’ US ) was around a $7.00 price point or so, the exact same ornament in a boxed package was about $ 4 – 5 higher at around a $12 tho’ there have been specials recently in some locations offering the box A.G. ornaments at a slight discount pending where you shop. The box ornaments may be on an end-cap display with other A.G. licensed ornaments like Transformers, Care Bears,  Dora the Explorer, ect.  The ornament has been appearing on ebay in a very few cases for as much as $30 which is way too much.

AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament  / ..alternate box packaging (( 2012 ))

So unless you’re desperate, look around your hometown at places like Khol’s, Kmart, TRU, or Carlton Cards ( & / or check their websites to purchase ) amoung other stores that sell A.G. products before you buy at auction online.

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AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament  / ..free hanging tag (( 2012 ))

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AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament ix / .. with Hallmark 'Keepsake' Ornament - Leonardo '05 (( 2012 ))

AMERICAN GREETINGS :: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - "RAPHAEL" Ornament x (( 2012 ))