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–>> Clean-ups on this fairly recognizable and popular screen-cap photo courtesy of the Sama-Brothers.
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–>> Clean-ups on this fairly recognizable and popular screen-cap photo courtesy of the Sama-Brothers.
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PORTRAIT OF KOOKIE KAVALRY LEO
The Reveille-blowin’ Reptile!
VITAL KOOKTISTICS:
Accessories: Kowabunga Katana Blade Banner, Bodacious Bugle, Power Packed Pistol, Side-slung Sword, Bogus Belt with Sewer Scabbard
Favorite Food: Pizza Jerky
Favorite Song: Pizza on the Range
He’s off key, but in tune with Turtle Power! He’s Kookie Kavalry Leo, the reveille blowin’ battle boy who can lead a kowabunga charge right into the hideous heart of the Foot camp. No Turtle troop is safe without this left-handed leader swingin’ his way into untamed territory. He’s a Mutant marksman with his powder packed pistol – a classic Mutant military weapon so powerful, some say it blew the hole into the Grand Canyon. Wow! Now that’s a weapon! And once the Foot have been horse-whipped, Leo likes to wave his kowabunga katana blade banner around just to let everyone know he’s one tough cookie. With all these wacky weapons, you can be sure this military master’s got it all under control. So listen closely, cuz when you hear reveille, it’s time to join Leo and charge, charge, charge!
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..with one of the more controversial TMNT figures created.
–>> Tokka has misplaced Carrot’s 2 little, unimpressive ‘stink-bombs’. I still have ’em, i just couldn’t locate ’em in time before shooting.
Wingnut’s grenade is just a placeholder for the display in lieu of the missing bombs.
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**From the official Flaming Carrot site and based off what little i recall, after many delays and production issues ( and much frustration from Bob & his fans ), Carrot was moved over to Dark Horse from Antarctic for release at the very tail end of the 1990s.
The scale was also increased from the planned 4″ to 6″ maybe to keep up with the trend for these “Marvel Legend” scaled figures put out by smaller toy companies. A trend that seemed to be really popular during this little window of time.
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Flaming Carrot Action Figure
“Ut! One of the original members of Bob Burden’s Mysterymen is coming to life as an action figure. We have secured the rights to this previously-announced but never produced action figure. We have expanded the size from the former 4 inches to a more dynamic 6 inches, but retained the amazing accoutrements such as the atomic pogo stick, stink bomb and of course the astounding light-up “flame” effect at the top of the carrot’s head. Packed on a colorful backing board with genuine plastic blister-bubble, this pvc powerhouse is springing your way in October.”
Creators
Genre: Humor, Superhero
Publication Date:
November 24, 1999
Format:
Flaming Carrot action figure
Price:
$11.95
Carrot’s Top is twisted for ‘ FAKE FLAME ‘ action.
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approx. 10 x 12″, 4″ depth
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–>> One of two Turtles collector cases made by Tara i know of. The slightly larger 1990 “DELUXE” TMNT case boasts holding 20 figures and has more familiar Lavigne/Brown style guide art decor.
This one boasts holding 12 figures & accessories, but i guess that’s theoretically true depending on the size of the figs & how many weapons and such are crammed into the 2 brittle, plastic inner trays.
I barely remember when i obtained this, it was so long ago. I think might have twisted my ma’s arm to pick it up for me at the Salvation Army for like 50 cents when i was still in high school or summin’.
This case here with the weird lookin’ Turtle graphics has seen allot of action and ware. It came without the cheap plastic handle the deluxe case has ( or similar, vintage collector cases for like Hot wheels, Real Ghostbusters, He-Man or G.I. Joe. ect. also made by Tara ).
Those handles are awful anyway and in my experience with them when i was a boy was that they always fell out if TOO MUCH WEIGHT of the toys within’ gave gravity the advantage. The dang case would fall off from the handle in transit with dropping the case on the ground. Sometimes the case would open spilling the toys.
The top inner tray was the most damaged and is still cracked, but the worst of the cracks have been repaired with some household epoxy and clear packing tape.
Initially for years the handle i had used an old ribbon that just didn’t really quite work well as a holding mechanism and looked like crap.
Within’ the past year i replaced the ribbon with a jury-rigged handle made from shipping twine & and a broken piece of an old leather belt.
The old box still shows it’s age and ware, but the newer handle looks ascetically a little bit better. With the repairs, the ol’ case still does the job.
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