Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; “MICHELANGELO vs. ROCKSTEADY” (( 2015 )) [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card backer v (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

–>> Today, we get a quick glimpse at some weird but cool kit-bashes and repaints, 1st of their kind in this line. Look closely at the interesting variations and mixed use of body parts on the Turtle toys themselves on the images provided. All this courtesy of our confidant, Hero in England.

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“Even though figures of Bebop and Rocksteady are yet to have a UK release, repaints of these two have already been found in ASDA – with touched-up Turtles as sparring partners. These each retail for £14:99

Rocksteady VS Michelangelo, Raphael VS V2 Shredder (w/purple trousers sans cape), and Leonardo VS Bebop are among the line-up. For some reason, there appears to be no Donatello VS set. .. .. ” — Hero

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" i  (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card backer i (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

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Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card backer ii (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

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Create your own battle with the Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack. Train your Turtles to fight their way against the evil Shredder and his new vengeful henchman.

Will the fearless leader Leonardo defeat the brute Bebop?

Will Michelangelo’s mastery of Ninjutsu defeat the mutated rhino Rocksteady?

Or will Raphael, the muscle of the team be able to take on the criminal Shredder?

 

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card backer iii (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card insert (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: Goodie vs. Baddie Twin Pack; "MICHELANGELO vs.  ROCKSTEADY" / ..card backer iii (( 2015 ))  [[ Courtesy of Hero ]]

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Related notes ::

  • UNJUSTplush..well semi-related ; UNJUST PLUSH !!

These plush animals have battle scars, band aids, & neck braces. A creative new way to get people talking about animal injustice!

UNJUSTplush-turn..5 days to go, join these cute little, KICKSTARTER STAFF PICK fuzzy fighters !!

Diamond Select Toys Product Walkthrough at Toy Fair 2015 with Pixel Dan

 Have you voted today? Help win a for Favorite Cartoon –

 

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

"KAPPA II" tOKKa by Stan Sakai (( 2009 ))

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–>> 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.

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz:: "MUTANTS RULE" iThe 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.

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz:: "MUTANTS RULE" ii

 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 !!

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz:: "MUTANTS RULE" iii

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz:: "MUTANTS RULE" iv

t2z - the tOkKa bootlegz:: "MUTANTS RULE" v / ..with Stan Sakai &  Lord Hebi piece

TOKKA-ECKS :: "HEBI" ,baby !!

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.

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

In case you missed ’em the other month ::

*.. 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

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES; “MICHELANGELO” PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT (( 2014 )) • https://gogreenmachine.org/?p=7433

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT i  (( 2014 ))

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** –>> GEMMY; this kit appears to be a TARGET exclusive. **

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT ii  (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT iii  (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT iv / ..card backer  (( 2014 ))

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GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT iv  (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT v  (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT vi / ..careful knife poke hole can help with push-in. (( 2014 ))

..a careful knife poke hole can help with guiding push-in pieces into the gourd ; KIDS, get your parents to HELP !!

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT vii  (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT viii / ..with PTI "LEO" Push-in pumpkin (( 2014 ))

GEMMY :: Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES;  "MICHELANGELO"  PUMPKIN PUSH-IN DECORATING KIT ix  (( 2014 ))• •

Related notes ..::

    • GGM has a backlog of questions from the comments section of prior posts. Bare with me, i’m not ignoring them – – we’ve seen them and will answer them soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.
    • From TMNT MASTER :: tumblr_ne8qr6REOj1r2nvplo1_500

That’s right… Bebop and Rocksteady are coming to #NickTurtles!

Join the TMNT Fan Club for a chance to win a set of the new action figures by Playmates Toys before they hit shelves! www.tmntfanclub.com

You’ll need to wait a little longer to see this duo in action on-screen, but the figures will be available exclusively at Walmart, starting in mid-November! ( Subsequently; the duo will be available at other retailers in the weeks following their debut. ~ t )

 

~ t

TOY FAIR ’14 ROUND UP 2 & the Drippy Cost of “LEAKED IMAGES”

KID ROBOT x TMNT

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–>> With Toy Fair wrapped up for another year; TMNT made a massive presence in the showrooms unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. Round 2 hi-lights include ::

Nickelodeon  TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: 2014 Toy Fair;Tokka's fave hi-lights - 48"   MY SIZE 'MICHELANGELO' FIGURE vii  (( 2014 )) [[  Courtesy of figures.com ]]
***You won’t believe JAKKS Pacific’s 4 foot Michelangelo figure !!***

  • TAKARA TOMY ARTS :: Nickelodeon TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ;   ニンジャタートルズTrading Figures peek i (( 2014 )) [[  Courtesy of Hobby Search, via TNI ]]TAKARA TOMY TMNT Trading toys

*** TNI ***

TMNT: Jay Cochran – 2014.02.10
“Shown.. are new images for the TakaraTomy ARTS Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trading Figures. These figures stand about 5 centimeters/2″ tall and feature a good amount of articulation. All four Turtles will see release and include their signature weapons. Look for them to be released in May 2014 for 300 yen each.”


**Tokka predicts these JAPAN EXCLUSIVE capsule toys to be REALLY HOT, well it’s obvious if the pre-order on BBTS has already completely sold-out.
At least the pre-order page give you a look at price ranges for North America.

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SNEEKIN' A PEEKEarlier in the week, Tokka was kindly asked to remove a link to unauthorized Paramount TMNT Movie product photos from Toy Fair. A polite conversation came up about the ramifications of the leaked info, and leaks in general.

 Security was pretty tight at TMNT movie section of PLAYMATES’S showroom and ZERO photos were to be taken in ANY capacity of the product.  But again, someone did go rouge and snapped some pix anyway. that further set the Web on fire. In some instances.. it is way to late.

To paraphrase an old JOE ROGAN character quote ::

“Taking images off the internet is like taking pee out of  swimming pool; once it’s in there ..IT’s IN THERE.”

And even before the interwebs .. the “NEED TO KNOW” by fans, gossip columnists, Hollywood journalists or have you — that was out there trying to get access to insider info & sneak peeks of the latest projects on peoples’ favourite films and projects. The ‘Net just increases tenfold.

And while every other Angry NERD video blogger, toy reviewer,forum member, or Geeky website guy wants to be the first with the latest images from the set of the Film, or to give fans access to images we just aren’t supposed to see til’ later  – – like it or not.. :: there’s a dark side to all of this.

Keeping control of “LEAKED” info is gonna speculative at best when a big company rolls out a big production if be TMNT movies or any other big production say like Star Wars or Transformers. Whatever; the companies do their best to keep an eye on what the public can see early on and what they don’t want the public to see.

With controversial choices in producers and directors, miscommunication on story elements ( remember the “TURTLES ARE ALIENS” bit ?? ),  unspecified but opinionated verbal descriptions of the movie designs – – fans’ curiosities have been on edge for quite awhile now. Noone can totally blame the passionate TMNT fanbase that genuinely cares about the property that so influenced their childhoods and continues to inspire new generations as well as the “ORIGINALS” exposed to the Turtles who are now grown-ups.

 

Megan Fox and Alan Ritchson

But what it boils down to is the backlash on the little guys ; I.E. the companies producing the licensed products tied to the film like PLAYMATES’s workers and the like. And in the end it stalls the release of said products and actually THE FILM ITSELF. People just trying to do their job are getting the brunt of the heat from PARAMOUNT when images of product are put online. and ultimately all the image leaks can and WILL cost people their jobs and will lead the production company to clamp down and trust the fanbase LESS in the future as time goes on. This will create more tension between the studios and fans and just will not bode well at all for anyone with each and every big budget project as the studio just won’t trust people to not share things they aren’t supposed to. They’ll clamp down more and more for the sake of damage control.

While i’m on the soapbox, for full disclosure within’ the nature of the argument; this very website did publish SOME of the same set and children’s costume images in “LEAKED” released a number of weeks back – so i don’t think that makes us any better or less guilty than anyone else. The damage Paramount didn’t want to happen has been done. If you CAN call it that; i don’t know fully. Some people are very opinionated about the designs so far and are pretty negative in some cases. But just as many are applauding the designs and are very excited about the release of the new film.

I don’t have the answers to the conundrum of this day and age when what’s ethical, moral, the freedom of speech, the need to know, the fandoms and the internet create negative ripple effects on those behind the scenes and ultimately  those effects on the fans in general.

But as stated; like it or not – there are major ramifications of “breaking the rules”; yes TOKKA IS FINE TO TALK .. i admit that. It’s a tough balance all of this. Leaking info in regards to a big film like the TMNT reboot can have some real-life damage once the fandom gets its hands on the things too early.

Caught by the Foot.

Maybe there’s some lessons to be learned here, maybe the production company can share select information on a more controlled and progressive manner instead of being very secretive and seemingly alienating fans. I just don’t know.

I do think ALL OF THIS is something to think about on all ends especially if it’s going to cause real harm such as costing someone their job.

A very difficult topic, but it’s one that’s rarely discussed it seems as freedom of speech & protecting a franchise’s important aspects and assets conflict. That really does need to change. But ” how ” is the main question.

~ t

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES – CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xli // .. with '91 T.D. TOSSIN' LEO (( 2013 ))

 

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–>> Minor, touch-ups and vintage add-ons to match the prototypes OF THE CLASSICS ‘BOP & ROCKY a little bit better & enhance the figures. For some reason, i only painted one side of each of ‘circles & stripes’ on each of Bebop’s shoes. I may go back and change that later.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } i (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Puck touch-ups } iii // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

Added to the customization : the ORIGINAL 1988 Rocksteady Manhole Cover Shield accessory, touched-up ..works relatively well with the Classics Rocky.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } v // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

Minor tough-ups on grenade pin, and light-metallic on boots. Really small details.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } vi // ROCK' (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } vii // ROCK's Retro-Mutagen Machine Gun & Turtle Carver Machete  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } viii // ROCK's '88 Manhole Cover Shield  (( 2013 ))

The metallic touch-ups on ROCKY’s vintage ’88 Manhole Cover Shield look adequate.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } ix // ROCK's display base  (( 2013 ))

Touch-ups on ROCKY & Bebop’s display bases. Originally it was just a one-toned grey colour. The Turtle’s Classics bases at least had a light wash – ‘Bop and Rock’s didn’t – – so i changed it.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xi // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xiii // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

Gentle silver high-lights in hardened punk sunglasses eyelets, sparkling violet Mohawk. Studs on bracelets painted.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xiv // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xv // 'Bop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xvi //  Bop's Turtle Shell Drill & '88 Knife  (( 2013 ))

The ORIGINAL Bebop ’88 Knife works great with the CLASSICS Bebop.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xvii //  Bop's display base  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xviii //  "DURR" --   (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxi //  'Bop picks  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xx //  ROCKY aims  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxii //  ..turtle-skeet shootin'  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxiv //  ..en gar'DUH  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxv //  ..SHELL DRILL ATTACK  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxvi //  ..'Bop with '07 NIGHTWATCHER "STUNT RIDER" Motorcycle  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxvix //   ..'Bop with '07 NIGHTWATCHER "STUNT RIDER" Motorcycle  (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxi // ..Rocky with '93 Technodrome Scout Vehicle  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiii // ..Rocky with '88 Rocksteady  (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiii // ..Rocky with '93 MUTATIONS Rocksteady (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxiv // ..Rocky with '90 "GIANT SIZE" BAD BOYS 13" Rocksteady (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxv // ..'Bop with '88 Bebop (( 2013 ))

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxvi // ..'Bop with '93 MUTATIONS Bebop (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxvii // ..'Bop with '90 "GIANT SIZE" BAD BOYS 13"  Bebop (( 2013 ))
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xxxix // .. with '89 KRANG (( 2013 ))TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES - CLASSIC COLLECTION :: ROCKSTEADY & BEBOP { tOkKustom Punk touch-ups } xl // .. with '07 TMNT movie Shredder (( 2013 ))

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Related notes ::

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  • More new movie related images ripping up the internet via the Tokyo Toy show, an anonymous photographer and Rich W. Supposedly there’s a small peek at Splinter in the lower right hand corner of the poster image. You have to look really hard.

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  • TMNT- PEZ 2014 peekQuick peek of the brand-new revised TMNT PEZ dispensers based off Ciro & crew’s designs from the Nick Show. Due in July in North America & August in European markets.

~ t