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–>> Now that the major Holiday Hurricane is marginally over, least the worst of it is – – as we CAREEN towards 2016, perhaps Santa left you this BIG GUY of a display piece as a memento of 2015 & a sampling of Leo figures of recent of Playmates’ days of yore.

The TRU Leo set is based on the original “History – ” display at the PLAYMATES offices in California. The 2007 Movie Leo toy is in this original display piece, as well as the unreleased 2010 COMIC Book Leo based off the Michael Dooney MIRAGE style.

Due to the massive undertaking on breaking down this piece we’ll compliment it by posting the trusted Pixel Dan E.’s review of the entire piece, then one by one break down and compare the reproduction figures in the set with original carded vintage & recent versions – one post at a time. This is a decent set, but modifications were made partly due to stabilization for the purpose of semi-mass manufacturing a retail piece based on an original IN-OFFICE Playmates model. Originally conceived presumably in 2009, this model I believe is featured lightly in 2014’s “TURTLE POWER” documentary. But the Turtle’s licensing and multimedia world has changed dramatically, and even exploded since the franchise changed hands in 2009. The TRU model reflects these changes,  — thus – — –

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO iv (( 2015 )) [[ Courtesy of TRU ]]

** TOYS R US EXCLUSIVE **

Leonardo is the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He aspires to be Brave, Decisive and the Perfect hero. In this one of a kind collection of The History of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, now fans can have 8 historical versions of Leonardo, starting with 1984 Original comic book Leonardo and going through the 2014 live action Movie Leonardo.

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Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO v (( 2015 )) [[ Courtesy of TRU ]]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles History of Leonardo Action Figure 8 Pack Features:
8 Collector Leonardo action figures

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO vi (( 2015 )) [[ Courtesy of TRU ]]

Each Leonardo figure comes fully articulated and includes his iconic Katana swords

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Each figure comes with their own sewer lid display platform identifying the year and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand logo the action figure was released

Display platforms connect with each other to create one ultimate Leonardo collector display.

“R”Web#:376459
SKU:740A598C
UPC/EAN/ISBN:043377908166
Manufacturer #: 90816
Product Weight:5.1 pounds
Product Dimensions (in inches):32.8 x 9.2 x 6.5

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Let’s take a quick look at the first in line in this set ::  Varner Studio’s  COMIC LEO with the same figure released last year ( 2014 ) with the tOkKustom paint wash .

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO - COMIC BOOK LEONARDO ii (( 2015 ))

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO - COMIC BOOK LEONARDO iii / with COMIC LEO tOkKustom wash '14 (( 2015 ))

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO - COMIC BOOK LEONARDO iv / with COMIC LEO tOkKustom wash '14 (( 2015 ))

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO - COMIC BOOK LEONARDO v / with COMIC LEO tOkKustom wash '14 (( 2015 ))

Nickelodeon "HISTORY OF TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES" FEATURING LEONARDO - COMIC BOOK LEONARDO vi / with NECA TMNT , B+W Comic LEOs '08 (( 2015 ))

I’ll break apart the set, one figure at a time for each post and we’ll take a closer look “year by year” and compare each LEO reproduction with their original released counterparts ( and then some ).

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Related notes ::

COWABUNGA CORNER  ::

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Holy Crud,Holiday Haul reviews –

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MONDO – Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ; LIL’ MIKEY 9″ VINYL FIGURE (Red & Gray Variant) (( 2015 ))

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** The completely SOLD OUT, LIMITED EDITION –  Lil’ Mikey Vinyl Premium Collectible Figure (Red & Gray Variant)
By Mike Mitchell

$85.00

Based on artist Mike Mitchell’s series, Just Like Us, Lil’ Mikey is a direct translation of his take on Michelangelo. Featuring an articulated head, and accurate TMNT ice cream on a popsicle stick.

Premiered at MondoCon 2015. Edition of 100.
© 2015 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Edition of: 100
Height: Approx. 9″
Material: Vinyl

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** The Art Of Mike Mitchell; “JUST LIKE US” series **

*** Lil’ Mikey on MONDO’s NEWS BLOG ***

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By Mike Mitchell

$85.00

Based on artist Mike Mitchell’s series, Just Like Us, Lil Mikey is a direct translation of his take on Michelangelo. Featuring an articulated head, and accurate TMNT ice cream on a popsicle stick.
© 2015 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
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MondoCon 2015 :: Tokka - "FEAR BEAR" meets MIKE MITCHELL

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In case ya been “buzy” ( like Tokka ) and in case you missed it all  — we’ve been slammed with toy news this month between Austin’s MondoCon & NYCC ’15.

The cool kids at Toyark have us covered on the imperative bits from NYC ::

 

Here’s a quick look at some shots we caught of MONDOCon ’15 & the Toy display of Mondo’s new Classic Comic 1/6 scale TURTLES figures.

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Pre-mutant SPLINTER & UTROMSMondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Pre-mutant LEONARDO

The display was slightly different than the past summers SDCC ’15 Mondo booth with the Comic Casey mask and Mouser figures absent, but a new UTROM figure popped up with a T.C.R.I. canister. One would wonder if this is one of Mondo’s exclusive accessories for one of the next Turtle offerings.

**Remember, Mondo’s MICHELANGELO figure goes up for sale pretty soon here !!

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Pre-mutant MICHELANGELOMondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Pre-mutant DONATELLO

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Turtles & MADBALLSMondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - DONATELLO

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - MICHELANGELOMondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - LEONARDO

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - Pre-Mutant Mikey & MICHELANGELOMondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - RAPHAEL

MondoCon 2015 :: Toy Display; TMNT 1/6 figures - LITTLE ORPHAN ALIEN & UTROMS

Thank you for your patience the past few months, things have gotten very busy and in some regards very complicated and even good for Tokka. Thanks to HERO for filling in the gaps here while i’ve been swamped with issues n’ work.

We’ll keep pluggin’ away & working hard to bring you the very best we can and the msot unique TMNT content out there !! !!

 

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ORLD Confections :: COMIX MIX CANDY STICKS (( 2008 ))

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–>> TMNT boxes featured in this discount and dollar store Halloween candy assortment from 2008. Other boxes in the mix featured Scooby-Doo, Tom & Jerry, Flintstones, Popeye, and Universal Monsters-like characters. Each box comes with two sticks roughly the size or a tiny bit smaller than ** GASP ** your standard cigarette. Speaking of which, WORLD still apparently makes candy cigarettes.

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The candy sticks were / are in some form or fashion available in other assortments and with other products and gift sets. Larger TMNT boxes were also available in a display for sale like at candy stores or what have you and if i recall correctly came with like a sticker or other small, paper prize.

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Interesting perspective from UTF ::  ” 5 Things Michael Bay & Others Should Take from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows “

 

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

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

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–>> 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.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes iii (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes iv (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes v (( 2009 ))

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.

PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes ixx / MICHELANGELO - B (( 2009 )) PRIME :: TORTUES NINJA  porcelain miniature prototypes xxiii / RAPHAEL- B (( 2009 ))

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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LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xiii  / ..with '94 Mini-Mutant Raphael & '95 Mini-Mutant Original Movie Raphael  (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xiv  / ..with '08 Mini Mutants Extreme Sports Raph (( 2013 ))

LEGO Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles :: "Stealth Shell in Pursuit" ; Raphael xv  / .. with  Raphael Assembly  (( 2013 ))

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