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Hero’s first ever Fan-art. (1990)

Over the years, I’ve lost various bits and pieces of my Ninja Turtles collection. I lost mostly comics and collections of various artwork I drew in celebration of my favorite halfshell heroes. .

This is why I am proud that I still have the first ever TMNT Drawing I produced in 1990 at the age of 12 during ‘8th Grade’. Despite being 26 years old, going through various home moves and survived a bottle of aftershave being spilled on it (the smell has gone now!) I have been able to immortalize this for more to see.

Ninja Turtles back then for me was at times more of a closet thing. I was dictated to by peers and adults that 12 was not an appropriate age to be liking ‘this sort of thing’. I defied that Status Quo, but at times hedgehogged away with my love of drawing and these characters – just to keep the peace from the ‘populars n plastics’. There is only so many times one can serve detentions and suspensions.

Pop Culture that many years ago seemingly wasn’t as accepted as it is today. Looking back, I can’t help but be smug about also being told I would grow out of ‘this sort of thing’ in the next 20 years.

So, I proudly showcase once again my simple ‘from reference’ illustration of Raphael popping up from the ‘Manhatten’ Sewers. I am just as proud of the Ninja Turtles brand today as I was back then, only without the occasional ‘hedgehogging’.

-HERO

TMNT Charlton 2015 Christmas Ornaments

Never too early to plan for Christmas! (say’s I anyway)

Now available through Hooked on Hallmark are the 2015 TMNT Christmas Ornaments from Charlton, featuring the Nickelodeon designs stood atop a smashed bauble ($14.95 ea) and a classic design ‘MAGIC’ Donatello ($24.95) that plays the original theme song.

All items are currently pre-order and set to ship September 7th.

http://www.hookedonhallmark.com/search.asp?keyword=Turtles&search=GO&sn=160462956

Dr. Cluckingsworth, Ice Cream Kitty & Spike figure 3pk spotted.

At last…

The long awaited 3 figure pack consisting of Dr. Cluckingsworth, Ice Cream Kitty & Spike has been found listed on Target’s website retailing for $8.99.

Early days yet. It certainly won’t be too long before this set begins to crop up at other retail outlets.

UK Latest: Giant Leo Playset, Turtle to Weapons released

The much talked about transforming Giant Leo Playset has surfaced in Blighty! Listed on Amazon and Tesco Direct for £99.99/£100 ($155 USD). With 30 different play features and other mod cons, this is a beast or all beasts!

“Leo stands 24 inches tall, but then opens up to 30 inches wide with nine rooms: Turtles living room, Splinter’s meditation area, skate park half-pipe, Mikey’s pad, street level lookout tower, Turtles’ dojo, Donnie’s workshop, computer lab and a Turtles’ jail. The playset includes over 30 different features including skateboard, street light catapult, multiple sneaky sewer trap doors, weapon racks, climbing ladders and fold out bridges. “

Also out are the Mikey, Raph and Leo transforming Turtle to Weapons figures. Spotted in ASDA and Tescos. Each retailing for around £18.00 ($27.99) each.

EXTRA:
Asda.com currently have the Turtle Blimp for a mere £8! ($12 USD) Be sure to grab one before the scalpers do!
http://direct.asda.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-High-Flyin%27-Blimp-Vehicle/000705681,default,pd.html

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These are reclaimed, retired, skateboards usually around 8 x 16 1/2″ – but the uneven variables on when they were broken means some half-board canvases are going to be larger or shorter than others.