Tag: David Arshawsky

“MEGA MUTANTS” TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: “ARMY ANT” / ..unreleased M.M. toy (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - 2up & Resin clay sculpt proto (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]–>> **David Arshawsky**, one of the most noted, and unique sculptors of the classic ( and even 2003 era ) TMNT line recently shared a “lost” extension of his ANAGLYPH Sculpture, early 1990s run of the popular and BIG-TIME TMNT “MEGA MUTANTS” vehicle/figures. What follows the 2up and Resin clay sculpt of the would-be toy are the “ARMY ANT’S” designs and alternate takes before what was actually sculpted came into being !!

"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: NEEDLENOSE xxxvi / ..with Tokka (( 1990 ))

"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - blog logo (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

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"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - Ant design i (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - "cockpit seat" (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - Ant design ii (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

tumblr_nlnoouQ8AR"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - Ant design iii (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

tumblr_nlnoouQ8AR"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - Ant design v, Rotten Picnic Theme (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

tumblr_nlnoouQ8AR"MEGA MUTANTS" TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES :: "ARMY ANT" / ..unreleased M.M. toy - Little 'Secret Forces' Ant Pal; "ZERO" (( 1990 )) [[ Art and courtesy of D. Arshawsky ]]

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Related notes ::

 

  • More comic Hi-lights from Rocky Mountain TMNT collector, RICH ..::

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**The TURTLES Animated REVAMP, TMNT Amazing Adventures #01 (IDW)**

May, 2015

27 – TMNT #46; TMNT #45 2nd printing; TMNT/Ghostbusters Director’s Cut; TMNT: The IDW Collection, Vol. 1 HC

June, 2015
03 – TMNT New Animated Adventures #23; TMNT Animated, Vol. 6 TPB; TMNT: Mutanimals #4; TMNT, Vol. 11: Attack on Technodrome TPB
10 – TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 3 #6
17 – TMNT #47
24 – TMNT New Animated Adventures #24; TMNT: Casey & April #1

July, 2015
01 – TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 3 #7
08 – Tales of the TMNT, Vol. 7 TPB
15 – TMNT: Casey & April #2
22 – TMNT #48; TMNT Ultimate Collection, Vol. 6 HC

August, 2015
05 – TMNT Color Classics, Vol. 3 #8; TMNT Adventures, Vol. 10 TPB
19 – TMNT Amazing Adventures #1; TMNT: Casey & April #3; TMNT: Mutanimals TPB
26 – TMNT #49

Final movie related bites for the day, toy bites next post::

 

..blessings, thanks  and peace this Memorial Day to all.

 

~ t

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky (( 2009 ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Antic Ant (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky i (( 2009 ))

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–>> Lets open up a can of Wyrms shall we ? !

Ah hell, Stephan himself can get the ball rolling best with this one ::

“One of the coolest things about being a huge collector of anything is that you get to meet people you would never normally meet. At San Diego Comic Con, Steve Lavigne was given the card of a sculptor that used to work with Scott Hensey over at Anaglyph (one of the studios that sculpted the vintage TMNT toy line for Playmates). Steve gave me the card saying that he thought this was someone I should get in touch with. And this is how I met David Arshawsky.

David is one hell of a sculptor, and has sculpted a number of my favorite pieces including Pizzaface, Wingnut, and Ray Fillet!

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I was very enthusiastic about getting to pick his brain, since I actually own a number of his prototypes, like this unreleased version of** Pizzaface!

Anyway, we got to chatting, and sometime in the near future I plan on taking a trip over to his studio to check out some of the pieces he has (which I will of course post about). But one of the cooler things he turned me on to is a little self published book he’s put out. “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years”.

This book is full of concept art of figures, vehicles, and roleplaying gear that was designed and sculpted by David. While there is a ton of stuff in there for toys that you have seen, there is also a ton of art in there for figures that you have NEVER seen, and I don’t believe you’ll ever see it anywhere else! In my humble opinion, this book is a MUST HAVE for any of the serious toy collectors out there. .. .. “

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” by David Arshawsky ii ..signed by David (( 2009 ))

I don’t think i can thank Steph enough for hooking me onto to this tiny masterpiece.

Hell the unique bookmark that makes up this little indy-marvel is made from the Pizza weapon of that mutant maniac, Pizzaface himself !! !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Pizzaface (( 1989 )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Baxter Stockman Mini Figure (( 199x ))

**David A. really helped shape , define, REFINE and created stepping stones for the TMNT to make toy history.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Pizzahead Burster designs (( 199x ))

He even helped in the development of the next generation of Turtle toys in 2002 with some of the earliest releases of the figures for the 2003 animated show.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Krang's Android Body Mini Figure (( 199x )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Raphael Mini Figure (( 199x ))

I’ve scanned in some select hi-lights from this little gem of a book. Representing just a tinge of the strength, diversity, and downright insane fun running thru’ the mutant DNA of the Arshawsky family !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Killer Bee (( 1989 )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Giant Army Ant Vehicle (( 199x ))

The work that drilled itself into the hearts and souls of of a generation TMNT fans .. and set up the inspiration for generations to come.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Splinter 1/2 Mutant Mini Figure (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: RhinoRacer Vehicle (( 199x ))

Designs and art that would make Ed ” BIG DADDY ” Roth proud.

This is the work of a living legend.. .. and this is only a tiny bit of of the mutant magic packed within’ decades of Turtlemilk’s pure Turtle power art and design !!
“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Early Muckman (( 1989 ))

This work also paralleled and fit with the classy n’ wacky ascetics   Ryan Brown, Dooney , Berger , Lawson , Lavigne , Bissette , Murphy and Mirage brought to thire famous toy brand !!

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Electro Squirrel { Nutty the Squirrel Sidekick of Rhinoman } (( 199x )) “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Fire Fighter Buddy (( 199x ))

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Bullseye { Groundchuck } (( 199x ))

This is of the incredible and ingenious mind that’s been arguably lacking in some of the designs from some ( not all ) of the past few waning years of the TMNT line. Hopefully Playmates will learn a lesson here and get back in touch with the wonders and talent that David & Turtlemilk and has to offer.

“Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years” the TMNT work of David Arshawsky :: Slime Buddy { Joe Eyeball } (( 1989 ))

~t

Turtle Soup: Designs From The Classic TMNT Years

One of the coolest things about being a huge collector of anything is that you get to meet people you would never normally meet. At San Diego Comic Con, Steve Lavigne was given the card of a sculptor that used to work with Scott Hensey over at Anaglyph (one of the studios that sculpted the vintage TMNT toy line for Playmates). Steve gave me the card saying that he thought this was someone I should get in touch with. And this is how I met David Arshawsky.

David is one hell of a sculptor, and has sculpted a number of my favorite pieces including Pizzaface, Wingnut, and Ray Fillet!

102_0048

I was very enthusiastic about getting to pick his brain, since I actually own a number of his prototypes, like this unreleased version of Pizzaface!

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Anyway, we got to chatting, and sometime in the near future I plan on taking a trip over to his studio to check out some of the pieces he has (which I will of course post about). But one of the cooler things he turned me on to is a little self published book he’s put out. “Turtle Soup – Designs From The Classic TMNT Years”.

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This book is full of concept art of figures, vehicles, and roleplaying gear that was designed and sculpted by David. While there is a ton of stuff in there for toys that you have seen, there is also a ton of art in there for figures that you have NEVER seen, and I don’t believe you’ll ever see it anywhere else! In my humble opinion, this book is a MUST HAVE for any of the serious toy collectors out there. And for $8.00 you really can’t go wrong!

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You can pick up a copy of David’s book via this link! (Disclaimer: David also does adult oriented art, and if you snoop around on the turtlemilk site, you’ll probably run into stuff that is not acceptable for viewers under the age of 18)